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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Talal Itani· published 2012
And why is it that you do not spend in the cause of God, when to God belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth? Not equal among you are those who contributed before the conquest, and fought. Those are higher in rank than those who contributed afterwards, and fought. But God promises both a good reward. God is Well Experienced in what you do.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And what aileth you that ye spend not in the way of Allah when unto Allah belongeth the inheritance of the heavens and the earth? Those who spent and fought before the victory are not upon a level (with the rest of you). Such are greater in rank than those who spent and fought afterwards. Unto each hath Allah promised good. And Allah is Informed of what ye do
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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
What ails you that ye give not alms in God's cause? for God's is the inheritance of the heavens and the earth. Not alike amongst you is he who givesalms before the victory and fights,- they are grander in rank than those who givealms afterwards and fight. But to all does God promise good; and God of what ye do is well aware
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Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And what hath come to you that ye expend not for the cause of God? since the heritage of the Heavens and of the Earth is God's only! Those among you who contributed before the victory, and fought, shall be differentlytreated from certainothers among you! Such shall have a noblergrade than those who contributed and fought after it. But a goodlyrecompense hath God promised to all; and God is fully informed of your actions
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Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And what aileth you, that ye contribute not of your substance for the defence of God's truereligion? Since unto God appertaineth the inheritance of heaven and earth. Those among you who shall have contributed and fought in defence of the faith, before the taking of Mecca, shall not be held equal with those who shall contribute and fight for the same afterwards. These shall be superiour in degree unto those who shall contribute and fight for the propagation of the faith after the abovementionedsuccess: But unto all hath God promised a most excellent reward; and God well knoweth that which ye do
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
Ç’keni që nuk shpenzoni në rrugën e Allahut, ndërkohë që Allahut i takon trashëgimia e qiejve dhe e Tokës? Nuk janë të barabartë ata prej jush që shpenzuan dhe luftuan para Çlirimit (të Mekës) me ata që shpenzuan e luftuan më pas; të parët kanë shkallë më të lartë. Por, të gjithëve Allahu u ka premtuar shpërblimin më të mirë. Allahu e di mirë atë që bëni.
Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর তোমাদের কী হলো যে, তোমরা আল্লাহর পথে ব্যয় করছ না? অথচ আসমানসমূহ ও জমিনের উত্তরাধিকার তো আল্লাহরই? তোমাদের মধ্যে যারা মক্কা বিজয়ের পূর্বে (৮) ব্যয় করেছে এবং যুদ্ধ করেছে (৯) তারা উভয়ে সমান নয়। এরা মর্যাদায় তাদের চেয়ে শ্রেষ্ঠ, যারা (মক্কা বিজয়ের) পরে ব্যয় করেছে ও যুদ্ধ করেছে। তবে আল্লাহ প্রত্যেকের জন্যই কল্যাণের (জান্নাতের) ওয়াদা করেছেন। আর তোমরা যা করো, সে সম্পর্কে আল্লাহ সবিশেষ অবগত।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
I kako da ne trošite na Allahovu putu, a Allahu pripada nasljedstvo nebesa i Zemlje?! Nisu jednaki oni među vama koji su davali priloge prije pobjede i lično se borili – oni su na višem stupnju od onih koji su poslije davali priloge i lično se borili, a Allah svima obećava nagradu najljepšu; Allah u potpunosti zna ono što radite.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
I kako da ne trošite na Allahovu putu, a Allahu pripada nasljedstvo nebesa i Zemlje?! Nisu jednaki oni među vama koji su davali priloge prije pobjede i osobno se borili – oni su na višem stupnju od onih koji su poslije davali priloge i osobno se borili, a Allah svima obećava nagradu najljepšu; Allah u potpunosti zna ono što radite.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
E ko heɓi on, on cakkotaako fii laawol Allah ngol, e hino le ko Allah woodani ronugol kammuuji ɗiin e leydi ndin? Fotataa e mon, ɓen sakkinooɓe ado uddital ngal ɓe haɓidaa; ko ɓeen ɓuri mawnude darja e dii ɓeen sakkiiɓe ɓaawo ɗum ɓe haɓidaa. Ɓe fof maɓɓe noon, Allah fodii ɓe moƴƴere. Allah no humpitii ko ngolloton kon.
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ქართული · Georgian
და რა გჭირთ თქვენ, (ო ადამიანებო) რომ არ ხარჯავთ (თქვენს ქონებას) ალლაჰის გზაზე [ალლაჰის სიტყვის ამაღლების საქმეში], მაშინ როცა ალლაჰს ეკუთვნის ცათა და მიწის მემკვიდრეობა? თქვენში ვერ გათანაბრდებიან ისინი, ვინც გამარჯვებამდე [მექქის განთავისუფლებამდე მრავალღმერთიანობისგან] ხარჯავდნენ და იბრძოდნენ (ურწმუნოთა წინააღმდეგ), და ისინი, ვინც ამის შემდეგ ხარჯავდნენ და იბრძოდნენ. ისინი ალლაჰის წინაშე ხარისხით უფრო მაღლები არიან. და თითოეულს ამ ორი ჯგუფიდან ალლაჰმა აღუთქვა საუკეთესო [სამოთხე]. და ალლაჰი ყოვლისმცოდნეა იმაში, რასაც თქვენ აკეთებთ.
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Deutsch · German
Und was ist mit euch, dass ihr nicht auf dem Weg Allahs ausgeben sollt, wo doch das Erbe der Himmel und der Erde Allah gehört. Nicht gleich sind diejenigen von euch, die vor der Eroberung (Makkahs) ausgegeben und gekämpft haben - jene haben eine höhere Rangstufe als diejenigen, die erst nachher ausgegeben und gekämpft haben. Allen aber hat Allah das Beste versprochen. Und Allah ist kundig dessen, was ihr tut.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Γιατί δεν ξοδεύετε στο δρόμο του Αλλάχ, ενώ στον Αλλάχ ανήκει η κληρονομιά των ουρανών και της γης; Όσοι από σας ξόδεψαν και πολέμησαν πριν από την κατάκτηση (της Μέκκας) δεν είναι ίσοι (με όσους δεν το έκαναν). Εκείνοι είναι μεγαλύτεροι σε βαθμό, απ' αυτούς που ξόδεψαν και πολέμησαν μετά. Ωστόσο, ο Αλλάχ έχει υποσχεθεί στις δύο ομάδες, τον Παράδεισο. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ για ό,τι κάνετε, έχει απεριόριστη γνώση.
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हिन्दी · Hindi
और तुम्हें क्या हो गया है कि तुम अल्लाह की राह में ख़र्च नहीं करते, जबकि आसमानों और ज़मीन की मीरास अल्लाह ही के लिए है। तुममें से जिसने (मक्का की) विजय से पहले ख़र्च किया और लड़ाई की वह (बाद में ऐसा करने वालों के) बराबर नहीं है। ये लोग पद में उन लोगों से बड़े हैं, जिन्होंने बाद में[4] ख़र्च किया और युद्ध किया। जबकि अल्लाह ने प्रत्येक से अच्छा बदला देने का वादा किया है तथा तुम जो कुछ करते हो, अल्लाह उससे भली-भाँति सूचित है।
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Italiano · Italian
E perché non spendete per la causa di Allāh, e di Allāh è l’eredità dei cieli e della terra? Non sono pari tra voi quelli che hanno donato prima della vittoria e hanno combattuto: quelli sono superiori di grado a quelli che hanno donato e combattuto dopo. E Allāh ha promesso beatitudine a entrambi, e Allāh di ciò che fate è Conoscitore.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
10. Ir kas jums yra, kad neleidžiate Vardan Allaho? Kai Allahas yra (vienintelis) dangų ir žemės paveldėtojas? Ne lygūs tarp jūsų yra tie, kurie leido ir kovėsi prieš pergalę (Mekkoje). Šie yra aukštesni laipsniu nei tie, kurie leido ir kovėsi vėliau. Bet visiems Allahas prižadėjo geriausią (atlygį). Ir Allahas žino viską, ką jūs darote.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Karaa Rabbii keessatti kan hin arjoomne maaltu isiniif tahe? Dhaalli samiileefi dachiis kan Allaah qofa. Isin irraa namni injifannoo (Makkaa) dura arjoomeefi lole (isaan sana booda arjoomaniifi lolan wajjiin) wal hin qixxaatu. Isaan sun warra sana booda arjoomaniifi lolan irra sadarkaa guddaa qabu. Hundaa Rabbiin (mindaa) gaarii waadaa galeefii jira. Rabbiin iccitii waan isin dalagdanii beekaadha. [2]
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Русский · Russian
Что с вами, почему вы не расходуете на пути Аллаха, тогда как Аллаху принадлежит наследие небес и земли? Не равны среди вас те, кто расходовал до взятия [Мекки] и сражался. Такие — выше по степени, чем те, которые расходовали после и сражались. И каждому Аллах обещал наилучшее, и Аллах — сведущий о том, что вы совершаете.
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Српски · Serbian
И како да не трошите на Аллаховом путу, а Аллаху припада наслеђе небеса и Земље?! Нису једнаки они међу вама који су удељивали пре победе и лично се борили - они су на вишем степену од оних који су после удељивали и лично се борили, а Аллах свима обећава награду најлепшу; Аллах у потпуности зна оно шта радите.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Na mna nini hata hamtoi katika Njia ya Mwenyezi Mungu, na hali urithi wa mbingu na ardhi ni wa Mwenyezi Mungu? Hawawi sawa miongoni waliotoa kabla ya Ushindi na wakapigana vita. Hao wana daraja kubwa zaidi kuliko wale ambao walitoa baadaye na wakapigana. Na wote hao Mwenyezi Mungu amewaahidia wema. Na Mwenyezi Mungu anazo habari za yote mnayoyatenda.
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Svenska · Swedish
Vad får er att tveka inför att ge för Guds sak, när allt det som himlarna och jorden lämnar efter sig i slutänden tillfaller Gud? De av er som spenderade och kämpade före erövringen kan inte jämställas med andra, nej, de har en högre ställning än de som spenderade och kämpade efteråt. Men Gud har lovat dem alla det högsta goda, och Gud är fullt medveten om allt ni gör.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Göklerin ve yerin mirası Allah’ın olduğu halde size ne oluyor ki, Allah yolunda infak etmiyorsunuz? İçinizden, fetihten önce infak edip savaşanlar (diğerleriyle) eşit değildir. Onların derecesi, daha sonra infak edip savaşanlardan daha büyüktür. Allah, her birine en güzelini vadetmiştir. Allah, yaptığınız her şeyden hakkıyla haberdardır.
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اردو · Urdu
تمہیں کیا ہو گیا ہے جو تم اللہ کی راه میں خرچ نہیں کرتے؟ دراصل آسمانوں اور زمینوں کی میراث کا مالک (تنہا) اللہ ہی ہے تم میں سے جن لوگوں نے فتح سے پہلے فی سبیل اللہ دیا ہے اور قتال کیا ہے وه (دوسروں کے) برابر نہیں[1] ، بلکہ ان سے بہت بڑے درجے کے ہیں جنہوں نے فتح کے بعد خیراتیں دیں اور جہاد کیے[2]۔ ہاں بھلائی کا وعده تو اللہ تعالیٰ کاان سب سے ہے[3] جو کچھ تم کر رہے ہو اس سے اللہ خبردار ہے.
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Talal Itani2012 What is the matter with you that you do not believe in God, when the Messenger calls you to believe in your Lord, and He has received a pledge from you, if you are believers?
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 What aileth you that ye believe not in Allah, when the messenger calleth you to believe in your Lord, and He hath already made a covenant with you, if ye are believers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 What ails you that ye do not believe in God and His Apostle? He calls on you to believe in your Lord; and He has taken a compact from you, if ye be believers
John Medows Rodwell1861 What hath come to you that ye believe not in God, although the apostle exhorteth you to believe in your Lord, and He hath accepted your alliance - if ye are true believers
George Sale1734 And what aileth you, that ye believe not in God, when the apostle inviteth you to believe in your Lord; and He hath received your covenant concerning this matter, if ye believe any proposition
DIN 31635huwa llaḏī yunazzilu ʿalā ʿabdihi ʾāyātin bayyinātin liyuḫriǧakum mina ẓ-ẓulumāti ʾilā n-nūri waʾinna llāha bikum laraʾūfun raḥīmun
Talal Itani2012 It is He who sends down upon His servant clear revelations, to bring you out of darkness into the light. God is Gentle towards you, Most Compassionate.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 He it is Who sendeth down clear revelations unto His slave, that He may bring you forth from darkness unto light; and lo! for you, Allah is Full of Pity, Merciful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 He it is who sends down upon His servants manifest signs, to bring you forth from the darkness into the light; for, verily, God to you is kind, compassionate
John Medows Rodwell1861 He it is who hath sent down clear tokens upon His servant, that He may bring you out of darkness into light; and truly, Kind, Merciful to you is God
George Sale1734 It is He who hath sent down unto his servant evident signs, that He may lead you out of darkness into light; for God is compassionate and merciful unto you
Talal Itani2012 Who is he who will lend God a loan of goodness, that He may double it for him, and will have a generous reward?
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Who is he that will lend unto Allah a goodly loan, that He may double it for him and his may be a rich reward
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Who is there who will lend a good loan to God? for He will double it for him, and for him is a generous reward
John Medows Rodwell1861 Who is he that will lend a generous loan to God? So will He double it to him, and he shall have a noble reward
George Sale1734 Who is he that will lend unto God an acceptable loan? For He will double the same unto him, and he shall receive moreover an honourable reward
DIN 31635yawma tarā l-muʾminīna wal-muʾmināti yasʿā nūruhum bayna ʾaydīhim wabiʾaymānihim bušrākumu l-yawma ǧannātun taǧrī min taḥtihā l-ʾanhāru ḫālidīna fīhā ḏālika huwa l-fawzu l-ʿaẓīmu
Talal Itani2012 On the Day when you see the believing men and believing women-their light radiating ahead of them, and to their right: "Good news for you today: gardens beneath which rivers flow, dwelling therein forever. That is the great triumph."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 On the day when thou (Muhammad) wilt see the believers, men and women, their light shining forth before them and on their right hands, (and wilt hear it said unto them): Glad news for you this day: Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein ye are immortal. That is the supreme triumph
Edward Henry Palmer1880 On the day when thou shalt see believers, men and women, with their light running on before them and on their right hand,- 'Glad tidings for you today.- Gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye; that is the grand bliss
John Medows Rodwell1861 One day thou shalt see the believers, men and women, with their light running before them, and on their right hand. The angels shall say to them, "Good tidings for you this day of gardens beneath whose shades the rivers flow, in which ye shall abide for ever!" This the great bliss
George Sale1734 On a certain day, thou shalt see the true believers of both sexes: Their light shall run before them, and on their right hands; and it shall be said unto them, good tidings unto you this day: Gardens through which rivers flow; ye shall remain therein for ever. This will be great felicity
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 —
0.67 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
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.73
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.72
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.70
Talal Itani · George Sale0.70
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.69
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.68
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.66
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.65
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.58
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.57
One bar per pair of renderings, longest bar for the pair
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.
As at
13 September 2026, 10:56 UTC
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