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Talal Itani· published 2012
This is My path, straight, so follow it. And do not follow the other paths, lest they divert you from His path. All this He has enjoined upon you, that you may refrain from wrongdoing.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And (He commandeth you, saying): This is My straight path, so follow it. Follow not other ways, lest ye be parted from His way. This hath He ordained for you, that ye may ward off (evil)
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
And God'scompactfulfill ye; that is what He ordained you, haply ye may be mindful. Verily, this is my right way; follow it then, and follow not various paths, to separate yourselves from His way; that is what He has ordained you, haply ye may fear
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And, "this is my right way." Follow it then; and follow not other paths lest ye be scattered from His path. This hath he enjoined you, that ye may fear Him
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
and that ye may know that this is my right way: Therefore follow it, and follow not the paths of others, lest ye be scattered from the path of God. This hath He commanded you that ye may takeheed
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
Kjo është rruga Ime e drejtë; pra, ndiqeni atë dhe mos ndiqni rrugë të tjera e t'ju shmangin nga rruga e Tij. Kjo është ajo me të cilën ju porosit Ai, që të ruheni."
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর এ পথই আমার সরল সঠিক পথ। কাজেই তোমরা এর অনুসরণ করো এবং বিভিন্ন পথের অনুসরণ করো না, করলে তা তোমাদেরকে তাঁর পথ থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন করে দিবে।(৪৩) এভাবে আল্লাহ তোমাদেরকে নির্দেশ দিয়েছেন, যেন তোমরা তাঁকে ভয় করতে পারো।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
I zato što je ovo pravi put Moj, njega se držite i druge puteve ne slijedite, pa da vas odvoje od puta Njegova; eto, to vam On naređuje, da biste se zabranjenog uščuvali.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
I zato što je ovo pravi put Moj, njega se držite i druge puteve ne slijedite, pa da vas odvoje od puta Njegova; eto, to vam On naređuje, da biste se zabranjenog uščuvali.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
"E won de pellet, ɗum ɗoo ko laawol am pocciingol, njokkee ngol ; wata on njokku laawoy senndaykoy on e laawol Makko ngol". Ko ɗum mooɗon woni ko O Wasiyii on ; mblejo'o, on ndeentoto.
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ქართული · Georgian
და ეს [ისლამი] არის ჩემი სწორი გზა; მაშ მიჰყევით მას და ნუ მიჰყვებით სხვა გზებს, რათა არ გაგაშორონ მათ მის გზას. ეს დაგიბარათ მან, — იქნებ გეშინოდეთ (ალლაჰის სასჯელის).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und (Er hat euch anbefohlen:) „Das ist Mein Weg, ein gerader. So folgt ihm! Und folgt nicht den (anderen) Wegen, damit sie euch nicht von Seinem Weg auseinanderführen!“ Dies hat Er euch anbefohlen, auf dass ihr (Allah) fürchten möget!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Και ότι αυτός είναι ο ίσιος δρόμος Μου, έτσι, ακολουθήστε τον. Και μην ακολουθείτε άλλους δρόμους που θα σας οδηγήσουν μακριά από τον δρόμο Του. Αυτά σας διατάζει, μήπως και φυλαχθείτε από την τιμωρία Του (τηρώντας τις εντολές Του).»
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
तथा यह कि यही मेरा सीधा मार्ग[102] है। सो तुम उसी पर चलो। और दूसरी राहों पर न चलो, अन्यथा वे तुम्हें उसकी राह से हटाकर इधर-उधर कर देंगे। यही वह बात है, जिसकी ताकीद उसने तुम्हें की है, ताकि तुम उसके आज्ञाकारी रहो।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E in verità questa è la Mia retta via: seguitela! E non seguite altre strade che vi deviino dalla Sua! Quello Lui vi ha raccomandato, perché siate devoti.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
153. „Ir iš tiesų, tai (t. y. aukščiau dviejose ajose 15 ir 152 paminėti Allaho Įsakymai) yra Mano Tiesus Kelias, taigi sekite juo, ir nesekite (kitais) keliais, nes jie atskirs jus nuo Jo Kelio. Tai Jis įsakė jums, kad jūs būtumėte Al-Mutakūn (dievobaimingieji – žr. ają 2:2).“
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Dhugumatti, kun (islaamummaan) karaa kiyya qajeelaadhaa, isa hordofaa, karaalee (jallinaa) hin hordofinaa Karaa Rabbii irraa isin baastii (isin jallisti), Kana akka isin sodaattaniif isa isiniif dhaama.
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Русский · Russian
И [знайте], что это — Мой прямой путь, так следуйте же ему и не следуйте [другими] путями, иначе они отведут вас от Его пути. Это то, что Он заповедал вам, — быть может, вы станете богобоязненны».
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Српски · Serbian
И зато што је ово Мој прави пут, њега се држите и друге путеве не следите, па да вас одвоје од Његовог пута; то вам Он наређује, да бисте се сачували.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na kwamba hakika hii ndiyo Njia yangu iliyonyooka, basi ifuateni. Wala msifuate njia nyinginezo, zikakutengeni mbali na Njia yake. Haya amewausia ili mche (Mwenyezi Mungu).
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Svenska · Swedish
Detta är min raka väg – följ den. Och följ inte de andra vägarna, så att ni avviker från hans väg! Detta befaller han er för att ni ska bli gudfruktiga.
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Türkçe · Turkish
İşte bu, benim dosdoğru yolumdur, buna uyun! Sizi, Onun yolundan saptırıp, ayıracak başka yollara uymayın! Umulur da takvalı olursunuz diye işte size bunu emrediyor.
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اردو · Urdu
اور یہ کہ یہ دین[1] میرا راستہ ہے جو مستقیم ہے سو اس راه پر چلو[2] اور دوسری راہوں پر مت چلو کہ وه راہیں تم کو اللہ کی راه سے جدا کردیں گی۔ اس کا تم کو اللہ تعالیٰ نے تاکیدی حکم دیا ہے تاکہ تم پرہیزگاری اختیار کرو۔
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Talal Itani2012 Say, "Come, let me tell you what your Lord has forbidden you: that you associate nothing with Him; that you honor your parents; that you do not kill your children because of poverty-We provide for you and for them; that you do not come near indecencies, whether outward or inward; and that you do not kill the soul which God has sanctified-except in the course of justice. All this He has enjoined upon you, so that you may understand."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Say: Come, I will recite unto you that which your Lord hath made a sacred duty for you: That ye ascribe no thing as partner unto Him and that ye do good to parents, and that ye slay not your children because of penury - We provide for you and for them - and that ye draw not nigh to lewd things whether open or concealed. And that ye slay not the life which Allah hath made sacred, save in the course of justice. This He hath command you, in order that ye may discern
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Say, 'Come! I will recite what your Lord has forbidden you, that ye may not associate aught with Him, and (may show) kindness to your parents, and not kill your children through poverty;- we will provide for you and them;- and draw not nigh to flagrant sins, either apparent or concealed, and kill not the soul, which God hath forbidden save by right; that is what God ordains you, haply ye may understand
John Medows Rodwell1861 SAY: Come, I will rehearse what your Lord hath made binding on you - that ye assign not aught to Him as partner; and that ye be good to your parents; and that ye slay not your children, because of poverty: for them and for you will we provide: and that ye come not near to pollutions, outward or inward: and that ye slay not anyone whom God hath forbidden you, unless for a just cause. This hath he enjoined on you, to the intent that ye may understand
George Sale1734 Say, come; I will rehearse that which your Lord hath forbidden you; that is to say, that ye be not guilty of idolatry, and that ye shew kindness to your parents, and that ye murder not your children for fear lest ye be reduced to poverty: We will provide for you and them; and draw not near unto hainous crimes, neither openly nor in secret; and slay not the soul which God hath forbidden you to slay, unless for a just cause. This hath He injoined you that ye may understand
Talal Itani2012 And do not come near the property of the orphan, except with the best intentions, until he reaches maturity. And give full weight and full measure, equitably. We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity. And when you speak, be fair, even if it concerns a close relative. And fulfill your covenant with God. All this He has enjoined upon you, so that you may take heed.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And approach not the wealth of the orphan save with that which is better, till he reach maturity. Give full measure and full weight, in justice. We task not any soul beyond its scope. And if ye give your word, do justice thereunto, even though it be (against) a kinsman; and fulfil the covenant of Allah. This He commandeth you that haply ye may remember
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And draw not nigh unto the wealth of the orphan, save so as to better it, until he reaches full age; and give weight and measure with justice. We do not compel the soul save what it can compass; and when ye pronounce, then be just, though it be in the case of a relative
John Medows Rodwell1861 And come not nigh to the substance of the orphan, but to improve it, until he come of age: and use a full measure, and a just balance: We will not task a soul beyond its ability. And when ye give judgment, observe justice, even though it be the affair of a kinsman, and fulfil the covenant of God. This hath God enjoined you for your monition
George Sale1734 And meddle not with the substance of the orphan, otherwise than for the improving thereof, until he attain his age of strength; and use a full measure, and a just balance. We will not impose a task on any soul, beyond its ability. And when ye pronounce judgement observe justice, although it be for or against one who is near of kin, and fulfill the covenant of God. This hath God commanded you, that ye may be admonished
Talal Itani2012 Then We gave Moses the Scripture, perfect for the righteous, and explaining everything clearly, and a beacon, and mercy, that they may believe in the encounter with their Lord.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Again, We gave the Scripture unto Moses, complete for him who would do good, an explanation of all things, a guidance and a mercy, that they might believe in the meeting with their Lord
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Then we gave Moses the Book, complete for him who acts aright, and a decision and a guidance and a mercy; haply in the meeting of their Lord they will believe
John Medows Rodwell1861 Then gave we the Book to Moses - complete for him who should do right, and a decision for all matters, and a guidance, and a mercy, that they might believe in the meeting with their Lord
George Sale1734 We gave also unto Moses the book of the Law; a perfect rule unto him who should do right, and a determination concerning all things needful, and a direction and mercy; that the children of Israel might believe the meeting of their Lord
DIN 31635wahāḏā kitābun ʾanzalnāhu mubārakun fāttabiʿūhu wāttaqū laʿallakum turḥamūna
Talal Itani2012 This too is a blessed Scripture that We revealed; so follow it, and be righteous, that you may receive mercy.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And this is a blessed Scripture which We have revealed. So follow it and ward off (evil), that ye may find mercy
Edward Henry Palmer1880 This is the Book which we have sent down; it is a blessing; follow it then and fear; haply ye may obtain mercy
John Medows Rodwell1861 Blessed, too, this Book which we have sent down. Wherefore follow it and fear God, that ye may find mercy
George Sale1734 And this book which We have now sent down, is blessed; therefore follow it and fear God that ye may obtain mercy
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.56 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
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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
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.68
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.64
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.63
Talal Itani · George Sale0.63
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.58
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.57
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.53
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.50
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.47
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.42
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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.