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That the people of the Book may know that they have no control over aught of the favours of God, and that these gifts of grace are in the hands of God, and that He vouchsafeth them to whom he will; for God is of immense bounty
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
That the People of the Book may know that they have no power whatsoever over God's grace, and that all grace is in God's hand; He gives it to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of Great Grace.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
That the People of the Scripture may know that they control naught of the bounty of Allah, but that the bounty is in Allah's hand to give to whom He will. And Allah is of Infinite Bounty
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
That the people of the Book may know that they cannot control aught of God's grace; and that grace is in God's hands, He gives it to whom He will; for God is Lord of mighty grace
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
That those who have received the scriptures may know that they have not power over any of the favours of God, and that good is in the hand of God; He bestoweth the same on whom He pleaseth, for God is endued with great beneficence
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
Pra, le ta dinë ithtarët e Librit se ata nuk kanë kurrfarë pushteti mbi mirësinë e Allahut, sepse e gjithë mirësia është në Dorën e Allahut. Ai ia jep atë kujt të dojë. Allahu është Zotëruesi i mirësisë së madhe.
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বাংলা · Bengali
এটা (দ্বিগুণ পুরস্কার) এজন্যে যে, আহলে কিতাব যেন জেনে নিতে পারে, আল্লাহর অনুগ্রহের কোন বস্তুতেই তারা ক্ষমতা রাখে না। আর নিশ্চয় যাবতীয় অনুগ্রহ আল্লাহর হাতেই, যাকে ইচ্ছা তিনি তা দেন। আর আল্লাহ মহা অনুগ্রহের অধিকারী।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
I neka sljedbenici Knjige znaju da oni nikakvu Allahovu blagodat neće dobiti, jer je blagodat samo u Allahovoj ruci – daje je onome kome On hoće; a Allah je posjednik obilja velikog.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
I neka sljedbenici Knjige znaju da oni nikakvu Allahovu blagodat neće dobiti, jer je blagodat samo u Allahovoj ruci – daje je onome kome On hoće; a Allah je posjednik obilja velikog.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Fii no yimɓe defte ɓeen ngnndira won'de ɓe kattanaa hay hu'unde e ɓural Allah ngal, e won'de ɓural ngal ko e juuɗe Allah woni; Himo yeɗa ngal mo O muuyani. Pellet, Allah ko Joom ɓural manngal.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
რათა წიგნის ხალხმა იცოდეს, რომ მათ არანაირი ძალაუფლება არ გააჩნიათ ალლაჰის წყალობაზე და რომ წყალობა ალლაჰის ხელშია. უბოძებს მას, ვისაც ინებებს. და ალლაჰი დიადი წყალობის მფლობელია.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
(Dies geschieht,) damit die Leute der Schrift wissen, dass sie zu nichts imstande sind hinsichtlich der Huld Allahs, sondern dass die Huld in der Hand Allahs liegt. Er gewährt sie, wem Er will. Und Allah besitzt gewaltige Huld.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
(Αυτή η προαναφερόμενη ανταμοιβή είναι) ώστε να ξέρουν οι Άνθρωποι του Βιβλίου (δηλ. οι Εβραίοι και οι Χριστιανοί που δεν πίστεψαν στον Μωχάμμαντ) ότι δεν κατέχουν τίποτε από τη γενναιοδωρία του Αλλάχ, και ότι όλη η γενναιοδωρία βρίσκεται στο Χέρι του Αλλάχ, την οποία (γενναιοδωρία) τη δίνει σε όποιους θέλει. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι ο Κάτοχος της μεγάλης γενναιοδωρίας.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
ताकि अह्ले किताब[18] जान लें कि वे अल्लाह के अनुग्रह में से किसी चीज़ पर अधिकार नहीं रखते और यह कि सारा अनुग्रह अल्लाह के हाथ में है। वह जिसे चाहता है, प्रदान करता है और अल्लाह बहुत बड़े अनुग्रह वाला है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
affinché la gente del Libro sappia di non possedere nulla della Grazia di Allāh, e in verità la Grazia è nelle mani di Allāh, che la concede a chi vuole. E Allāh è il Detentore della Grazia Suprema.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
29. Tam, kad Rašto žmonės (judėjai ir krikščionys) žinotų, jog jie neturi jokios įtakos Allaho Malonei, ir kad Jo Malonė yra (vien tik) Jo Rankoje. Jis suteikia ją tiems, kuriems Jis nori. Allahas yra begalinio dosnumo Viešpats.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Akka beekaniifi warri kitaabaa (Yahuudonniifi Kiristaanonni) qananii Rabbii irratti homaa akka hin dandeenye, qananiin harka Rabbii jiraa, abbaafedheef isa kennaa (haa beekaniif kana ibse). Rabbiin abbaa tola guddaati.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
[Это —] чтобы люди Писания знали, что они не властны ни над чем из милости Аллаха и что милость — [вся] в Руке Аллаха: Он дарует её, кому пожелает. А Аллах — Обладатель великой щедрости.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
И нека следбеници Књиге знају да они никакву Аллахову благодат неће да добију, јер је благодат само у Аллаховој руци - даје је ономе коме Он хоће; а Аллах поседује огромне благодати.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Ili watu wa Kitabu wajue kwamba wao hawana uwezo wowote juu ya fadhila za Mwenyezi Mungu. Na kwamba fadhila zote zimo mikononi mwa Mwenyezi Mungu. Humpa amtakaye. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ndiye Mwenye fadhila kuu.
Issued by the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Detta klargörs så att skriftens folk ska inse att de inte förfogar det minsta över Guds nådegåvor; de ligger helt i Guds hand, och han skänker dem till vem han vill. Guds gåvor är outsinliga.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Böylece, kitap ehli Allah’ın lütfundan bir şeye güç yetiremediklerini, lütfun tamamen Allah’ın elinde olduğunu ve onu dilediğine verdiğini bilsinler. Allah büyük lütuf sahibidir.
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اردو · Urdu
یہ اس لیے کہ اہل کتاب[1] جان لیں کہ اللہ کے فضل کے کسی حصہ پر بھی انہیں اختیار نہیں اور یہ کہ (سارا) فضل اللہ ہی کے ہاتھ ہے وه جسے چاہے دے، اور اللہ ہے ہی بڑے فضل واﻻ.
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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Talal Itani2012 Then We sent in their wake Our messengers, and followed up with Jesus son of Mary, and We gave him the Gospel, and instilled in the hearts of those who followed him compassion and mercy. But as for the monasticism which they invented-We did not ordain it for them-only to seek God's approval. But they did not observe it with its due observance. So We gave those of them who believed their reward, but many of them are sinful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Then We caused Our messengers to follow in their footsteps; and We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow, and gave him the Gospel, and placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of those who followed him. But monasticism they invented - We ordained it not for them - only seeking Allah's pleasure, and they observed it not with right observance. So We give those of them who believe their reward, but many of them are evil-livers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Then we followed up their footsteps with our apostles; and we followed them up with Jesus the son of Mary; and we gave him the gospel; and we placed in the hearts of those who followed him kindness and compassion.- But monkery, they invented it; we only prescribed to them the craving after the goodwill of God, and they observed it not with due observance. But we gave to those who believe amongst them their hire; though many amongst them were workers of abomination
John Medows Rodwell1861 Then we caused our apostles to follow in their footsteps; and we caused Jesus the son of Mary to follow them; and we gave him the Evangel, and we put into the hearts of those who followed him kindness and compassion: but as to the monastic life, they invented it themselves. The desire only of pleasing God did we prescribe to them, and this they observed not as it ought to have been observed: but to such of them as believed gave we their reward, though many of them were perverse
George Sale1734 Afterwards We caused our apostles to succeed in their footsteps; and We caused Jesus the son of Mary to succeed them, and We gave him the gospel: And We put in the hearts of those who followed him, compassion and mercy: But as to the monastic state, they instituted the same -- We did not prescribe it to them -- only out of a desire to please God; yet they observed not the same as it ought truly to have been observed. And We gave unto such of them as believed, their reward: But many of them were wicked doers
Talal Itani2012 O you who believe! Fear God, and believe in His Messenger: He will give you a double portion of His mercy, and will give you a light by which you walk, and will forgive you. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O ye who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah and put faith in His messenger. He will give you twofold of His mercy and will appoint for you a light wherein ye shall walk, and will forgive you. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O ye who believe! fear God, and believe in His Apostle: He will give you two portions of His mercy, and will make for you a light for you to walk in, and will forgive you; for God is forgiving, compassionate
John Medows Rodwell1861 O ye who believe! fear God and believe in his apostle: two portions of his mercy will He give you. He will bestow on you light to walk in, and He will forgive you: for God is Forgiving, Merciful
George Sale1734 O ye who believe in the former prophets, fear God, and believe in his apostle Mohammed: He will give you two portions of his mercy, and He will ordain you a light wherein ye may walk, and He will forgive you; for God is ready to forgive and merciful
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lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
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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 Sale0.73
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.72
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.68
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.67
Talal Itani · George Sale0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.58
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.58
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.53
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.45
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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.