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Talal Itani· published 2012
Except for those who repent before you apprehend them. So know that God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Save those who repent before ye overpower them. For know that Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
Sources
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Edward Henry Palmer1840–1882 · published 1880
save for those who repent before ye have them in your power, for know ye that God is forgiving, merciful
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
except those who shall repent, before ye prevail against them; for know that God is inclined to forgive, and merciful
Sources
Translation George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Other languages (18)Shqip · Albanian
me përjashtim të atyre që pendohen para se t'i zini. Pra, dijeni se Allahu është Falës i Madh e Mëshirëplotë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
তবে তারা ছাড়া, যারা তোমাদের হাতে ধরা পড়ার আগেই তাওবা করে। সুতরাং তোমরা জেনে রাখো যে,আল্লাহ অতি ক্ষমাশীল, পরম দয়ালু।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
ali ne i za one koji se pokaju prije nego što ih se domognete. I znajte da je Allah Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
ali ne i za one koji se pokaju prije nego što ih se domognete. I znajte da je Allah Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Si wanaa ɓen tuubuɓe ko adii on heɓude feere maɓɓe. Anndee pellet, Alla ko kaforoowo, jurmotooɗo.
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ქართული · Georgian
გარდა იმათისა (ამ მებრძოლთაგან), ვინც მოინანია მანამდე, ვიდრე თქვენ მათზე ძალაუფლებას მოიპოვებდეთ. და იცოდეთ (ო, მორწმუნენო), რომ ალლაჰი მპატიებელი, შემწყალებელია.
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Deutsch · German
Ausgenommen sind diejenigen, die bereuen, bevor ihr Macht über sie habt. So wisset, dass Allah allvergebend und barmherzig ist.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Εκτός απ’ εκείνους που μετάνιωσαν πριν να τους πιάσετε. Να ξέρετε ότι ο Αλλάχ είναι Γαφούρ (Αυτός που συγχωρεί τα πάντα) και Ραχείμ (Πολυεύσπλαχνος).
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हिन्दी · Hindi
परंतु जो लोग इससे पहले तौबा कर लें कि तुम उनपर क़ाबू पाओ, तो जान लो कि निःसंदेह अल्लाह अति क्षमाशील, अत्यंत दयावान् है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
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Italiano · Italian
fatta eccezione per quelli che si sono pentiti prima che li abbiate ridotti in soggezione. E sappiate che Allāh è in verità Perdonatore, Misericordioso.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
34. Išskyrus tuos, kurie (pabėgo ir tada) grįžo (kaip musulmonai) atgailaudami prieš tai kol prisidėjo prie jūsų galios. Tokiu atveju, žinokite, kad Allahas yra Dažnai Atleidžiantis, Gailestingiausiasis.
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Русский · Russian
Кроме тех, которые покаялись прежде, чем вы смогли одолеть их. Знайте, что Аллах — прощающий, милующий.
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Српски · Serbian
али не и за оне који се покају пре него што их се домогнете. И знајте да Аллах опрашта грехе и милостив је.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Isipokuwa wale waliotubia kabla hamjawatia nguvuni. Basi jueni kwamba hakika Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kufuta dhambi, Mwenye kurehemu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Detta gäller dock inte de som visar ånger innan ni griper dem. Ni ska veta att Gud är ständigt förlåtande, barmhärtig.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Ancak onları yakalamadan önce tevbe edenler bunun dışındadır. Biliniz ki Allah, çokça bağışlayan ve merhamet edendir.
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اردو · Urdu
ہاں جو لوگ اس سے پہلے توبہ کر لیں کہ تم ان پر قابو پالو[1] تو یقین مانو کہ اللہ تعالیٰ بہت بڑی بخشش اور رحم و کرم واﻻ ہے۔
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Talal Itani2012 Because of that We ordained for the Children of Israel: that whoever kills a person-unless it is for murder or corruption on earth-it is as if he killed the whole of mankind; and whoever saves it, it is as if he saved the whole of mankind. Our messengers came to them with clarifications, but even after that, many of them continue to commit excesses in the land.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 For that cause We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. Our messengers came unto them of old with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), but afterwards lo! many of them became prodigals in the earth
Edward Henry Palmer1880 For this cause have we prescribed to the children of Israel that whoso kills a soul, unless it be for another soul or for violence in the land, it is as though he had killed men altogether; but whoso saves one, it is as though he saved men altogether. Our apostles came to them with manifest signs; then, verily, many of them did after that commit excesses in the earth
John Medows Rodwell1861 For this cause have we ordained to the children of Israel that he who slayeth any one, unless it be a person guilty of manslaughter, or of spreading disorders in the land, shall be as though he had slain all mankind; but that he who saveth a life, shall be as though he had saved all mankind alive. Of old our Apostles came to them with the proofs of their mission; then verily after this most of them committed excesses in the land
George Sale1734 Wherefore we commanded the children of Israel, that he who slayeth a soul, without adding thereto the murder of another soul, or without committing wickedness in the earth, shall be as if he had slain all mankind: But he who saveth a soul alive, shall be as if he had saved the lives of all mankind. Our apostles formerly came unto them, with evident miracles; then were many of them, after this, transgressors on the earth
Talal Itani2012 The punishment for those who fight God and His Messenger, and strive to spread corruption on earth, is that they be killed, or crucified, or have their hands and feet cut off on opposite sides, or be banished from the land. That is to disgrace them in this life; and in the Hereafter they will have a terrible punishment.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 The only reward of those who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the Hereafter theirs will be an awful doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 The reward of those who make war against God and His Apostle, and strive after violence in the earth, is only that they shall be slaughtered or crucified, or their hands cut off and their feet on alternate sides, or that they shall be banished from the land; - that is a disgrace for them in this world, and for them in the next is mighty woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 Only, the recompense of those who war against God and his Apostle, and go about to commit disorders on the earth, shall be that they shall be slain or crucified, or have their alternate hands and feet cut off, or be banished the land: This their disgrace in this world, and in the next a great torment shall be theirs
George Sale1734 But the recompense of those who fight against God and his apostle, and study to act corruptly in the earth, shall be, that they shall be slain, or crucified, or have their hands and their feet cut off on the opposite sides, or be banished the land. This shall be their disgrace in this world, and in the next world they shall suffer a grievous punishment
Talal Itani2012 O you who believe! Be conscious of God, and seek the means of approach to Him, and strive in His cause, so that you may succeed.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O ye who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah, and seek the way of approach unto Him, and strive in His way in order that ye may succeed
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O ye who believe! fear God and crave the means to approach Him, and be strenuous in His way, haply ye will prosper then
John Medows Rodwell1861 O ye who believe! fear God. Desire union with Him. Contend earnestly on his path, that you may attain to happiness
George Sale1734 O true believers, fear God, and earnestly desire a near conjunction with Him, and fight for his religion, that ye may be happy
Easy-read (simplified)inna lladheena kafaroo law anna lahum maa fee l-'ardi jamee'an wamithlahu ma'ahu liyaftadoo bihi min 'adhaabi yawmi l-qiyaamati maa tuqubbila minhum walahum 'adhaabun aleem
DIN 31635ʾinna llaḏīna kafarū law ʾanna lahum mā fī l-ʾarḍi ǧamīʿan wamiṯlahu maʿahu liyaftadū bihi min ʿaḏābi yawmi l-qiyāmati mā tuqubbila minhum walahum ʿaḏābun ʾalīmun
Talal Itani2012 As for those who disbelieve, even if they owned everything on earth, and the like of it with it, and they offered it to ransom themselves from the torment of the Day of Resurrection, it will not be accepted from them. For them is a painful punishment.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 As for those who disbelieve, lo! if all that is in the earth were theirs, and as much again therewith, to ransom them from the doom on the Day of Resurrection, it would not be accepted from them. Theirs will be a painful doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Verily, those who disbelieve, even though they had what is in the earth, all of it, and the like thereof with it, to offer as a ransom from the punishment of the resurrection day, it would not be accepted from them; but for them is grievous woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 As to the infidels - if that they had twice the riches of the earth to be their ransom from torment on the day of resurrection, it should not be accepted from them! And a dolorous torment shall be their's
George Sale1734 Moreover they who believe not, although they had whatever is in the earth, and as much more withal, that they might therewith redeem themselves from punishment on the day of resurrection; it shall not be accepted from them, but they shall suffer a painful punishment
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.47 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
computed, not judged.
The page says a verse is worded differently only above the cut below. The cut is a stated convention, not a property of the text, and it can be changed.
The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.58
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.56
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.54
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.54
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.48
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.48
Talal Itani · George Sale0.46
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.43
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.35
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.32
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Source Tanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) · Uthmani, Version 1.1
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Licence read verbatim from the block embedded in this very file. Ingested exactly as shipped: no normalisation, no stripping of marks, no Unicode recomposition.
Parsed structurally from the EPUB: an h3 names the surah, one p per verse with its number in its own span. An unnumbered p is the basmala and is not a verse, except in surah 1 where the basmala IS verse 1. 112 unnumbered paragraphs were found, which is 114 surahs less surah 1 and surah 9. Text is stored VERBATIM: NFC normalisation and XML entity unescaping only, because CC BY-ND forbids modification.
CLEARED on a licence read first-hand from the translator's own download page, not from an aggregator. Tanzil also hosts this translation, but under a blanket "non-commercial purposes only" term that directs the user to the translator or publisher for permission - a hosting disclaimer, not a grant - so the grant was taken from the licensor directly. The "God" edition was ingested; ClearQuran also publishes an "Allah" edition, differing in how the divine name is rendered, which is not ingested.
CLEARED ON THE WORK, WITH TWO RECORDED CAVEATS ON THIS COPY. (1) Rights basis is the expired copyright term, NOT the redistributing repository's licence. That repository dedicates its contents to the public domain under the Unlicense while also redistributing plainly in-copyright translations (Abdel Haleem, Saheeh International, The Study Quran), so it is dedicating rights it cannot hold and its blanket grant is not relied upon here. (2) The file declares its own upstream as tanzil.net, and Tanzil attaches a non-commercial condition to its TRANSLATION distributions, though not to its Qur'anic text. Since Pickthall's copyright has expired, nobody holds rights in these words and no licence is required from anyone; Tanzil's terms are a contract binding those who download from Tanzil, which we did not. The chain is nonetheless not spotless and Anwar may prefer a clean digitisation of the 1930 printing. NOT VERIFIED: that this digital text matches the 1930 first printing rather than a later revised edition. No page images were collated. Recorded as unverified rather than presented as established. SERVED TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE CITED FILE AT ONE VERSE, 37:97: the file reads "red-hotfire" (a glued token, also in Gutenberg #16955); the served row reads "red-hot fire", restored 2026-09-13 from Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran (London: George Allen & Unwin, printed for Alfred A. Knopf; 1930), p. 460, XXXVII 97 - scan archive.org in.ernet.dli.2015.216140, PDF page 475; banked data/derivation-sources/pickthall-1930-dli-2015.216140-text.pdf (sha256 70e81146c97fa3a590243a82e04e349108546074787e2551a78c616202138870) on Anwar Malik's grant.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is not stated by the redistributor and the printing is unverified. No statement of purpose is recorded for Palmer because none was sourced from his own preface in this pass; nothing is asserted on his behalf.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. TWO edition caveats. (1) The upstream is not stated by the redistributor. (2) Rodwell's own edition PRESENTS THE SURAHS IN HIS OWN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, not the mushaf order — he says so in his preface. This digital text is keyed to mushaf order, so it derives from a restored-order printing (such as the Everyman edition) rather than from Rodwell's own arrangement. Which printing is not stated and has not been established.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is NOT STATED by the redistributor, so the printing it represents is unverified; Sale's text was reprinted and re-edited many times between 1734 and 1900. Recorded as unverified rather than assumed to be the first edition.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Parallel edition, held in ayah_text_variants. It sits alongside the Uthmani spine for search normalisation and is never used to correct it.