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Those who disbelieve and turn (men) from the way of Allah, He rendereth their actions vain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who misbelieve and turn folk from God's way, He will make their works go wrong

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

WHOSO believe not, and prevent others from the way of God - their works will He cause to miscarry

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God will render of none effect the works of those who believe not, and who turn away men from the way of God

George Sale · published 1734

And those who believe and do good works and believe in that which is revealed unto Muhammad - and it is the truth from their Lord - He riddeth them of their ill-deeds and improveth their state

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who believe and do right and believe in what is revealed to Mohammed,- and it is the truth from their Lord,- He will cover for them their offences and set right their mind

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But whoso believe, and do things that are right, and believe in what hath been sent down to MUHAMMAD - for it is the truth from their Lord - their sins will He cancel, and dispose their hearts aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as to those who believe, and work righteousness, and believe in the revelation which hath been sent down unto Mohammed, -- for it is the truth from their Lord, -- He will expiate their evil deeds from them, and will dispose their heart aright

George Sale · published 1734

That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood and because those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus Allah coineth their similitudes for mankind

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is because those who misbelieve follow falsehood, and those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus does God set forth for men their parables

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This - because the infidels followed vanity, while those who believe, followed the truth from their Lord. Thus to men doth God set forth their likenesses

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This will He do, because those who believe not follow vanity, and because those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus God propoundeth unto men their examples

George Sale · published 1734

Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when ye meet those who misbelieve - then striking off heads until ye have massacred them, and bind fast the bonds! Then either a free grant (of liberty) or a ransom until the war shall have laid down its burdens. That!- but if God please He would conquer them - but (it is) that He may try some of you by the others. And those who are slain in God's cause, their works shall not go wrong

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When ye encounter the infidels, strike off their heads till ye have made a great slaughter among them, and of the rest make fast the fetters. And afterwards let there either be free dismissals or ransomings, till the war hath laid down its burdens. Thus do. Were such the pleasure of God, he could himself take vengeance upon them: but He would rather prove the one of you by the other. And whoso fight for the cause of God, their works he will not suffer to miscarry

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When ye encounter the unbelievers, strike off their heads, until ye have made a great slaughter among them; and bind them in bonds: And either give them a free dismission afterwards, or exact a ransom; until the war shall have laid down its arms. This shall ye do: Verily if God pleased, He could take vengeance on them, without your assistance; but He commandeth you to fight his battles, that He may prove the one of you by the other. And as to those who fight in defence of God's true religion, God will not suffer their works to perish

George Sale · published 1734

He will guide them and improve their state

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He will guide them and set right their mind

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He will vouchsafe them guidance, and dispose their hearts aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will guide them, and will dispose their heart aright

George Sale · published 1734

And bring them in unto the Garden which He hath made known to them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and will make them enter into Paradise which He has told them of

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he will bring them into the Paradise, of which he hath told them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and He will lead them into paradise, of which He hath told them

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! if ye help God, He will help you, and will make firm your footsteps

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Believers! if ye help God, God will help you, and will set your feet firm

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, if ye assist God, by fighting for his religion, He will assist you against your enemies; and will set your feet fast

George Sale · published 1734

And those who disbelieve, perdition is for them, and He will make their actions vain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But as for those who misbelieve - confound them! and He will make their works go wrong

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for the infidels, let them perish: and their works shall God bring to nought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as for the infidels, let them perish; and their works shall God render vain

George Sale · published 1734

That is because they are averse to that which Allah hath revealed, therefor maketh He their actions fruitless

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is because they were averse from what God has revealed; but their works shall be void

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This - because they were averse from the command which God sent down; Fruitless, therefore, shall their works become

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall befall them, because they have rejected with abhorrence that which God hath revealed: Wherefore their works shall become of no avail

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? Allah wiped them out. And for the disbelievers there will be the like thereof

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not journeyed through the land and seen how was the end of those before them? God destroyed them; and for the misbelievers is the like thereof

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they not journeyed through the land, and seen what hath been the end of those who flourished before them? God brought destruction on them: and the like of this doth await the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not travel through the earth, and see what hath been the end of those who were before them? God utterly destroyed them: And the like catastrophe awaiteth the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

That is because Allah is patron of those who believe, and because the disbelievers have no patron

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is because God is the patron of those who believe, and because the misbelievers have no patron

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This - because God is the protector of those who believe, and because the infidels have no protector

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall come to pass, for that God is the patron of the true believers, and for that the infidels have no protector

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah will cause those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow; while those who disbelieve take their comfort in this life and eat even as the cattle eat, and the Fire is their habitation

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God causes those who believe and do right to enter into gardens beneath which rivers flow; but those who misbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as the cattle eat; but the fire is the resort for them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily God will bring those who believe, and do the things that are right, into the Gardens, beneath whose shades the rivers flow: but they who believe not, take their fill, and eat as the beasts eat! And their dwelling-place the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily God will introduce those who believe, and do good works, into gardens beneath which rivers flow: But the unbelievers indulge themselves in pleasures, and eat as beasts eat; and their abode shall be hell fire

George Sale · published 1734

And how many a township stronger than thy township (O Muhammad) which hath cast thee out, have We destroyed, and they had no helper

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How many a city, stronger than thy city which has driven thee out, have we destroyed, and there was none to help them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And how many cities were mightier in strength than thy city, which hath thrust thee forth! We destroyed them, and there was none to help them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How many cities were more mighty in strength than thy city which hath expelled thee; yet have We destroyed them, and there was none to help them

George Sale · published 1734

Is he who relieth on a clear proof from his Lord like those for whom the evil that they do is beautified while they follow their own lusts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Is he who rests upon a manifest sign from his Lord like him, the evil of whose works is made seemly to him, and who follow their lusts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall he who followeth the clear teaching of his Lord be as he, the evil of whose doings hath been made to seem good to him, or like those who follow their own lusts

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Shall he, therefore, who followeth the plain declaration of his Lord, be as he whose evil works have been dressed up for him by the devil; and who follow their own lusts

George Sale · published 1734

A similitude of the Garden which those who keep their duty (to Allah) are promised: Therein are rivers of water unpolluted, and rivers of milk whereof the flavour changeth not, and rivers of wine delicious to the drinkers, and rivers of clear-run honey; therein for them is every kind of fruit, with pardon from their Lord. (Are those who enjoy all this) like those who are immortal in the Fire and are given boiling water to drink so that it teareth their bowels

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The similitude of Paradise which is promised to the pious,- in it are rivers of water without corruption, and rivers of milk, the taste whereof changes not, and rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of honey clarified; and there shall they have all kinds of fruit and forgiveness from their Lord! (Is that) like him who dwells in the fire for aye? and who are given to drink boiling water that shall rend their bowels asunder

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A picture of the Paradise which is promised to the God-fearing! Therein are rivers of water, which corrupt not: rivers of milk, whose taste changeth not: and rivers of wine, delicious to those who quaff it; And rivers of honey clarified: and therein are all kinds of fruit for them from their Lord! Is this like the lot of those who must dwell for ever in the fire? and shall have draughts of boiling water forced on them which will rend their bowels asunder

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The description of paradise, which is promised unto the pious: Therein are rivers of incorruptible water; and rivers of milk, the taste whereof changeth not; and rivers of wine, pleasant unto those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey: And therein shall they have plenty of all kinds of fruits; and pardon from their Lord. Shall the man for whom these things are prepared, be as he who must dwell for ever in hell fire; and will have the boiling water given them to drink, which shall burst their bowels

George Sale · published 1734

Among them are some who give ear unto thee (Muhammad) till, when they go forth from thy presence they say unto those who have been given knowledge: What was that he said just now? Those are they whose hearts Allah hath sealed, and they follow their own lusts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Some of them there are who listen to thee, until when they go forth from thee they say to those who have been given the knowledge, 'What is this which he says now?' These are those on whose hearts God his set a stamp and who follow their lusts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Some of them indeed hearken to thee, until when they go out from thee, they say with sneers to those to whom "the knowledge" hath been given, "What is this he said?" These are they whose hearts God hath sealed up, and who follow their own lusts

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Of the unbelievers there are some who give ear unto thee, until, when they go out from thee, they say, by way of derision, unto those to whom knowledge hath been given, what hath he said now? These are they whose hearts God hath sealed up, and who follow their own lusts

George Sale · published 1734

While as for those who walk aright, He addeth to their guidance, and giveth them their protection (against evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who are guided, He guides them the more, and gives them the due of their piety

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as to those who have the guidance, He will increase their guidance, and He will teach them what to fear

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as to those who are directed, God will grant them a more ample direction, and He will instruct them what to avoid

George Sale · published 1734

Await they aught save the Hour, that it should come upon them unawares? And the beginnings thereof have already come. But how, when it hath come upon them, can they take their warning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they wait for aught but the Hour, that it should come to them suddenly? The conditions thereof have come already; how, when it has come on them, can they have their reminder

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For what do the infidels wait, but that the Hour come suddenly on them? Already are its signs come, and when it hath come on them indeed, how can they be warned then

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do the infidels wait for any other than the last hour, that it may come upon them suddenly? Some signs thereof are already come: And when it shall actually overtake them, how can they then receive admonition

George Sale · published 1734

So know (O Muhammad) that there is no Allah save Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy sin and for believing men and believing women. Allah knoweth (both) your place of turmoil and your place of rest

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Know thou that there is no god but God; and ask pardon for thy sin and for the believers, men and women; for God knows your return and your resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Know, then, that there is no god but God: and ask pardon for thy sin, and for believers, both men and women. God knoweth your busy movements, and your final resting-places

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Know, therefore, that there is no god but God: And ask pardon for thy sin, and for the true believers both men and women. God knoweth your busy employment in the world, and the place of your abode hereafter

George Sale · published 1734

And those who believe say: If only a surah were revealed! But when a decisive surah is revealed and war is mentioned therein, thou seest those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with the look of men fainting unto death. Therefor woe unto them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who misbelieve say, 'Why has not a surah been revealed?' but when a decisive surah is revealed and fighting is mentioned therein, thou mayest see those in whose heart is sickness looking towards thee with the look of one fainting in death

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The believers say, "Oh, would that a Sura were sent down!" but when a peremptory Sura is revealed, whose burden is war, thou mayest see the diseased of heart look toward thee, with a look of one on whom the shadows of death have fallen! But better in them would be obedience and becoming language

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The true believers say, hath not a sura been revealed commanding war against the infidels? But when a sura without any ambiguity is revealed, and war is mentioned therein, thou mayest see those in whose hearts is an infirmity, look towards thee with the look of one whom death overshadoweth

George Sale · published 1734

Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Preferable for them were obedience and a reasonable speech! But when the matter is determined on, then if they believed God it were better for them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if, when the command for war is issued, they are true to God, it will be assuredly best for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But obedience would be more eligible for them, and to speak that which is convenient. And when the command is firmly established, if they give credit unto God, it will be better for them

George Sale · published 1734

Would ye then, if ye were given the command, work corruption in the land and sever your ties of kinship

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Would ye perhaps, if ye had turned back, have done evil in the land and severed the bonds of kinship

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Were ye not ready, if ye had turned back from Him, to spread disorder in the land, and violate the ties of blood

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Were ye ready therefore, if ye had been put in authority, to commit outrages in the earth, and to violate your ties of blood

George Sale · published 1734

Such are they whom Allah curseth so that He deafeneth them and maketh blind their eyes

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It is these whom God has cursed, and has made them deaf, and has blinded their eyesight

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These are they whom God hath cursed, and made deaf, and blinded their eyes

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are they whom God hath cursed, and hath rendered deaf, and whose eyes He hath blinded

George Sale · published 1734

Will they then not meditate on the Qur'an, or are there locks on the hearts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not peruse the Qur'an? or are there locks upon their hearts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Will they not then meditate on the Koran? Are locks upon their hearts

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not therefore attentively meditate on the Koran? Are there locks upon their hearts

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who turn back after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, Satan hath seduced them, and He giveth them the rein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who turn their backs after the guidance that has been manifested to them - Satan induces them, but (God) lets them go on for a time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as to those who return to their errors after "the guidance" hath been made plain to them, Satan shall beguile them, and fill them with his suggestions

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily they who turn their backs, after the true direction is made manifest unto them; Satan shall prepare their wickedness for them, and God shall bear with them for a time

George Sale · published 1734

That is because they say unto those who hate what Allah hath revealed: We will obey you in some matters; and Allah knoweth their secret talk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is for that they say to those who are averse from what God has revealed, 'We will obey you in part of the affair!' but God knows their secrets

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This - because they say to those who abhor what God hath sent down, "We will comply with you in part of what ye enjoin." But God knoweth their secret reservations

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall befall them, because they say privately unto those who detest what God hath revealed, we will obey you in part of the matter. But God knoweth their secrets

George Sale · published 1734

Then how (will it be with them) when the angels gather them, smiting their faces and their backs

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How will it be when the angels take their souls, smiting their faces and their backs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But how? When the angels, in causing them to die, shall smite them on the face and back

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How therefore will it be with them, when the angels shall cause them to die, and shall strike their faces, and their backs

George Sale · published 1734

That will be because they followed that which angereth Allah, and hated that which pleaseth Him. Therefor He hath made their actions vain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is because they follow what angers God and are averse from His goodwill; and their works are void

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This - because they follow that which angereth God, and abhor what pleaseth Him: therefore will He make their works fruitless

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall they suffer, because they follow that which provoketh God to wrath, and are averse to what is well pleasing unto Him: And He will render their works vain

George Sale · published 1734

Or do those in whose hearts is a disease deem that Allah will not bring to light their (secret) hates

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do those in whose hearts is sickness reckon that God will not bring their malice forth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Think these men of diseased hearts, that God will not bring out their malice to light

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they in whose hearts is an infirmity, imagine that God will not bring their malice to light

George Sale · published 1734

And if We would, We could show them unto thee (Muhammad) so that thou shouldst know them surely by their marks. And thou shalt know them by the burden of their talk. And Allah knoweth your deeds

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But did we please we would show thee them, and thou shouldst know them by their cognisances. But thou shalt know them by their distorting their speech, and God knows their works

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If such were our pleasure, we could point them out to thee, and thou surely know them by their tokens: and know them thou shalt, by the strangeness of their words. God knoweth your doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If We pleased, We could surely shew them unto thee, and thou shouldest know them by their marks; but thou shalt certainly know them by their perverse pronunciation of their words. God knoweth your actions

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We shall try you till We know those of you who strive hard (for the cause of Allah) and the steadfast, and till We test your record

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But we will try you until we know those among you who fight strenuously and the patient; and we will try the reports concerning you

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we will surely test you, until we know the valiant and the steadfast among you: and we will test the reports of your conduct

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We will try you, until We know those among you who fight valiantly, and who persevere with constancy; and We will try the reports of your behaviour

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and oppose the messenger after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, they hurt Allah not a jot, and He will make their actions fruitless

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who misbelieve and turn folks off God's path, and break with the Apostle after the guidance that has been manifested to them, cannot harm God at all, and their works shall be void

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily they who believe not, and turn others from the way of God, and separate from the Apostle after that "the guidance" hath been clearly shewn them, shall in no way injure God: but their works shall he bring to nought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily those who believe not, and turn away men from the way of God, and make opposition against the apostle, after the divine direction hath been manifested unto them, shall not hurt God at all; but He shall make their works to perish

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the messenger, and render not your actions vain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! obey God, and obey the Apostle; and make not your works vain

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Believers! obey God and the Apostle: and render not your works vain

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, obey God; and obey the apostle: And render not your works of no effect

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and then die disbelievers, Allah surely will not pardon them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who misbelieve and turn folks off God's path, and then die misbelievers, God will not pardon them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily those who believe not, and who pervert others from the way of God, and then die in unbelief, God will not forgive

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily those who believe not, and who turn away men from the way of God, and then die, being unbelievers, God will by no means forgive

George Sale · published 1734

So do not falter and cry out for peace when ye (will be) the uppermost, and Allah is with you, and He will not grudge (the reward of) your actions

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then faint not, nor cry for peace while ye have the upper hand; for God is with you and will not cheat you of your works

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Be not fainthearted then; and invite not the infidels to peace when ye have the upper hand: for God is with you, and will not defraud you of the recompense of your works

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Faint not therefore, neither invite your enemies to peace, while ye are the superior: For God is with you, and will not defraud you of the merit of your works

George Sale · published 1734

The life of the world is but a sport and a pastime. And if ye believe and ward off (evil), He will give you your wages, and will not ask of you your worldly wealth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The life of this world is but a play and a sport; but if ye believe and fear God, He will give you your hire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Surely this present life is only a play, and pastime! but if ye believe, fear God; He will give you your rewards: but He will not ask all your riches of you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily this present life is only a play and a vain amusement: But if ye believe, and fear God, He will give you your rewards. He doth not require of you your whole substance

George Sale · published 1734

If He should ask it of you and importune you, ye would hoard it, and He would bring to light your (secret) hates

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He does not ask you for (all) your property; if He were to ask you for it and to press you, ye would be niggardly, and he would bring your malice out

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Should He ask them of you, and urge you, ye would shew yourself niggards: and He would bring your grudges to light

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If He should require the whole of you, and earnestly press you, ye would become niggardly, and it would raise your hatred against his apostle

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! ye are those who are called to spend in the way of Allah, yet among you there are some who hoard. And as for him who hoardeth, he hoardeth only from his soul. And Allah is the Rich, and ye are the poor. And if ye turn away He will exchange you for some other folk, and they will not be the likes of you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Here are ye called upon to expend in God's cause, and among you are some who are niggardly; and he who is niggardly is but niggardly against his own soul: but God is rich and ye are poor, and if ye turn your backs He will substitute another people in your stead, then they will not be like you

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Lo! ye are they, who are called to expend for the cause of God: and some of you are niggards: but whoso is niggardly shall be niggard only to his own loss; for God is the Rich, and ye are the poor: and if ye turn back, He will change you for another people, and they shall not be your like

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Behold, ye are those who are invited to expend part of your substance for the support of God's true religion; and there are some of you who are niggardly. But whoever shall be niggardly, shall be niggardly towards his own soul: For God wanteth nothing, but ye are needy: And if ye turn back, He will substitute another people in your stead, who shall not be like unto you

George Sale · published 1734