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Talal Itani· published 2012
But whoever repents after his crime, and reforms, God will accept his repentance. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
But whoso repenteth after his wrongdoing and amendeth, lo! Allah will relent toward him. Lo! 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
But whoso turns again after his injustice and actsaright, verily, God will turn to him, for, verily, God is forgiving, merciful
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
But whoever shall repent after his iniquity, and amend, verily God will be turned unto him, for 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
Pa dyshim, atij që pendohet pas padrejtësisë që ka bërë dhe përmirësohet, Allahu ia pranon pendimin, se, me të vërtetë, Allahu është Falës i Madh e Mëshirëplotë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
অতঃপর যে তার এ যুলমের পর (চুরি থেকে বিরত থেকে আল্লাহর কাছে) তাওবা করবে এবং নিজেকে সংশোধন করবে, তবে নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ তাকে ক্ষমা করবেন।(৪) নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ ক্ষমাশীল, পরম দয়ালু।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
A onome ko se poslije nepravde svoje pokaje i popravi se – Allah će sigurno oprostiti, Allah je, doista, Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
A onome tko se poslije nepravde svoje pokaje i popravi se – Allah će sigurno oprostiti, Allah je, doista, Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Kala tuupɗo ɓaawo tooñe makko ɗen, o moƴƴini, pellte, Alla Jaɓanay mo tuubuubuyee. Pellet, Alla ko kafroowo, jurmtooɗo.
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ქართული · Georgian
ხოლო ვინც მოინანიებს თავისი უსამართლობის შემდეგ [ქურდობის ჩადენის შემდეგ] და გამოსწორდება, მაშინ, ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი მიიღებს მის მონანიებას. ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი მპატიებელი, შემწყალებელია.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Wer aber bereut, nachdem er Unrecht getan hat, und es wieder gutmacht, so nimmt Allah seine Reue gewiss an. Wahrlich, Allah ist allvergebend und barmherzig.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Αλλά όποιος στρέφεται με αληθινή μεταμέλεια προς τον Αλλάχ μετά από την αδικία του (τη ληστεία που έκανε) και διορθώσει (τις πράξεις του), ο Αλλάχ θα δεχτεί τη μεταμέλειά του. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι Γαφούρ (Αυτός που συγχωρεί τα πάντα) και Ραχείμ (Πολυεύσπλαχνος). [Όμως, η μεταμέλειά του δεν καταργεί την ποινή του, αν αυτός έχει ήδη φτάσει στα χέρια του κυβερνήτη].
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
फिर जो व्यक्ति अपने अत्याचार (चोरी) के बाद तौबा कर ले और सुधार करे, तो निश्चय अल्लाह उसकी तौबा स्वीकार करेगा।[29] निःसंदेह अल्लाह अति क्षमाशील, अत्यंत दयावान् है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Chi si pente dopo un torto commesso e fa del bene, in verità Allāh lo assolverà: in verità Allāh è Perdonatore, Misericordioso.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
39. Bet kas atgailauja po savo nusikaltimo ir daro teisingus gerus darbus (paklusdamas Allahui), tada iš tiesų, Allahas dovanos jam (priims jo atgailą). Iš tiesų, Allahas yra Dažnai Atleidžiantis, Gailestingiausiasis.
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Русский · Russian
А кто покаялся после того, как поступил несправедливо, и стал совершать праведные деяния, — воистину, Аллах примет его покаяние. Воистину, Аллах — прощающий, милующий.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
А ономе ко се после своје неправде покаје и поправи се - Аллах ће сигурно да опрости. Аллах, заиста, опрашта грехе и милостив је.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Lakini mwenye kutubia baada ya dhuluma yake, na akatengenea, basi Mwenyezi Mungu ataipokea toba yake. Hakika Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kufuta dhambi, Mwenye kurehemu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Men den som ångrar sin orätt och ställer till rätta, kommer att få sin ånger godtagen av Gud. Gud är sannerligen ständigt förlåtande, barmhärtig.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Kim de zulüm işledikten sonra tevbe eder ve halini düzeltirse, Allah tevbesini kabul eder. Şüphesiz Allah, çok bağışlayandır, çok merhamet edendir.
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اردو · Urdu
جو شخص اپنے گناه کے بعد توبہ کرلے اور اصلاح کرلے تو اللہ تعالیٰ رحمت کے ساتھ اس کی طرف لوٹتا ہے[1] ۔ یقیناً اللہ تعالیٰ معاف فرمانے واﻻ مہربانی کرنے واﻻ ہے۔
Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.
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Easy-read (simplified)yureedoona an yakhrujoo mina n-naari wamaa hum bikhaarijeena minhaa walahum 'adhaabun muqeem
DIN 31635yurīdūna ʾan yaḫruǧū mina n-nāri wamā hum biḫāriǧīna minhā walahum ʿaḏābun muqīmun
Talal Itani2012 They will want to leave the Fire, but they will not leave it. For them is a lasting punishment.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 They will wish to come forth from the Fire, but they will not come forth from it. Theirs will be a lasting doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They may wish to go forth from the Fire, but they shall not go forth therefrom, for them is lasting woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 Fain would they come forth from the Fire; but forth from it they shall not come: and a lasting torment shall be their's
George Sale1734 They shall desire to go forth from the fire, but they shall not go forth from it, and their punishment shall be permanent
DIN 31635was-sāriqu was-sāriqatu faqṭaʿū ʾaydiyahumā ǧazāʾan bimā kasabā nakālan mina llāhi wallāhu ʿazīzun ḥakīmun
Talal Itani2012 As for the thief, whether male or female, cut their hands as a penalty for what they have reaped-a deterrent from God. God is Mighty and Wise.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 As for the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise
Edward Henry Palmer1880 The man thief and the woman thief, cut off the hands of both as a punishment, for that they have erred; - an example from God, for God is mighty, wise
John Medows Rodwell1861 As to the thief, whether man or woman, cut ye off their hands in recompense for their doings. This is a penalty by way of warning from God himself. And God is Mighty, Wise
George Sale1734 If a man or a woman steal, cut off their hands, in retribution for that which they have committed; this is an exemplary punishment appointed by God; and God is mighty and wise
Easy-read (simplified)alam ta'lam anna llaaha lahu mulku s-samaawaati wal-'ardi yu'adhdhibu man yashaa'u wayaghfiru liman yashaa'u wallaahu 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer
DIN 31635ʾalam taʿlam ʾanna llāha lahu mulku s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi yuʿaḏḏibu man yašāʾu wayaġfiru liman yašāʾu wallāhu ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun
Talal Itani2012 Do you not know that to God belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth? He punishes whom He wills, and He forgives whom He wills. And God is Capable of everything.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Knowest thou not that unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth? He punisheth whom He will, and forgiveth whom He will. Allah is Able to do all things
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Do ye not know that God, His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He punishes whom He pleases, and forgives whom He pleases, for God is mighty overall
John Medows Rodwell1861 Knowest thou not that the sovereignty of the Heavens and of the Earth is God's? He chastiseth whom He will, and whom He will He forgiveth. And God hath power over all things
George Sale1734 Dost thou not know that the kingdom of heaven and earth is God's? He punisheth whom he pleaseth, and he pardoneth whom he pleaseth; for God is almighty
Talal Itani2012 O Messenger! Do not let those who are quick to disbelief grieve you-from among those who say with their mouths, "We believe," but their hearts do not believe; and from among the Jews-listeners to lies, listeners to other people who did not come to you. They distort words from their places, and they say, "If you are given this, accept it; but if you are not given it, beware." Whomever God has willed to divert, you have nothing for him from God. Those are they whose hearts God does not intend to purify. For them is disgrace in this world, and for them is a great punishment in the Hereafter.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O Messenger! Let not them grieve thee who vie one with another in the race to disbelief, of such as say with their mouths: "We believe," but their hearts believe not, and of the Jews: listeners for the sake of falsehood, listeners on behalf of other folk who come not unto thee, changing words from their context and saying: If this be given unto you, receive it, but if this be not given unto you, then beware! He whom Allah doometh unto sin, thou (by thine efforts) wilt avail him naught against Allah. Those are they for whom the Will of Allah is that He cleanse not their hearts. Theirs in the world will be ignominy, and in the Hereafter an awful doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O thou Apostle! let not those grieve thee who vie in misbelief; or those who say with their mouths 'We believe,' but their hearts do not believe; or of those who are Jews, listeners to a lie, - listeners to other people, but who come not to thee. They pervert the words from their places and say, ' If this is what ye are given, take it; but if ye are not given it, then beware!' but he whom God wishes to mislead, thou canst do nothing with God for him; these are those whose hearts God wishes not to purify, for them in this world is disgrace, and for them in the next is mighty woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 O Apostle! let not those who vie with one another in speeding to infidelity vex thee; - of those who say with their mouths, "We believe," but whose hearts believe not; - or of the Jews listeners to a lie-listeners to others - but who come not to thee. They shift the words of the law from their places, and say, "If this be brought to you, receive it; but if this be not brought to you, then beware of it." For him whom God would mislead, thou canst in no wise prevail with God! They whose hearts God shall not please to cleanse, shall suffer disgrace in this world, and in the next a grievous punishment
George Sale1734 O apostle, let not them grieve thee, who hasten to infidelity, either of those who say, we believe, with their mouths, but whose hearts believe not; or of the Jews, who hearken to a lie, and hearken to other people; who come not unto thee: They pervert the words of the law from their true places, and say, if this be brought unto you, receive it; but if it be not brought unto you, beware of receiving ought else; and in behalf of him whom God shall resolve to seduce , thou shalt not prevail with God at all. They whose hearts God shall not please to cleanse, shall suffer shame in this world, and a grievous punishment in the next
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 —
0.62 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 · George Sale0.74
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.69
Talal Itani · George Sale0.68
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.67
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.65
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.63
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.54
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.41
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sharing fewest words. Every pair is shown; none is singled out.
Method Wording differences — derived 13 September 2026
Method
Mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the lowercased word sets of the cleared translations of each verse. A verse is marked as worded differently when its score falls in the top third of the corpus — the cut set out in Analysis details.
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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.