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Talal Itani· published 2012
"Are you surprised that a reminder has come to you from your Lord, through a man from among you, to warn you? Remember how He made you successors after the people of Noah, and increased you greatly in stature. And remember God'sblessings, so that you may prosper."
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Marvel ye that there should come unto you a Reminder from your Lord by means of a man among you, that he may warn you? Remember how He made you viceroys after Noah's folk, and gave you growth of stature. Remember (all) the bounties of your Lord, that haply ye may be successful
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
What! do ye then wonder that there comes to you a reminder from your Lord by a man from amongst yourselves, to warn you? remember when He made you vicegerents after Noah's people and increased you in length of stature; remember, then, the benefits of God,- haply ye may prosper
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Marvel ye that a warning hath come to you from your Lord through one of yourselves that He may warn you? Remember how he hath made you the successors of the people of Noah, and increased you in tallness of stature. Remember then the favours of God, that it may haply be well with you
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Do ye wonder that an admonition hath come unto you from your Lord, by a man from among you, that he may warn you? Call to mind how He hath appointed you successors unto the people of Noah, and hath added unto you in stature largely. Remember the benefits of God, that ye may prosper
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
A po çuditeni që ju erdhi këshillë nga Zoti juaj përmes një njeriu nga mesi juaj, që t'jua tërheqë vërejtjen? Kujtoni kur Ai ju bëri zëvendës pas popullit të Nuhut dhe ju dha trup e fuqi të madhe. Kujtoni dhuntitë e Allahut, që të shpëtoni."
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বাংলা · Bengali
‘তোমরা কি আশ্চর্য হচ্ছো যে, তোমাদের রবের পক্ষ থেকে তোমাদের মধ্য থেকে এক ব্যক্তির নিকট উপদেশ বাণী এসেছে, যাতে সে তোমাদেরকে সতর্ক করে? আর তোমরা স্মরণ করো, যখন তিনি নূহের সম্প্রদায়ের পর তোমাদেরকে স্থলাভিষিক্ত করেছেন এবং সৃষ্টিতে তোমাদেরকে অধিক হৃষ্ট-পুষ্ট ও বলিষ্ঠ করেছেন।(২০) সুতরাং তোমরা আল্লাহর নি‘আমতসমূহের কথা স্মরণ করো, যাতে তোমরা সফলকাম হও।’
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Zar vam je čudno što vam pouka od Gospodara vašeg dolazi po čovjeku, jednom između vas, da vas opominje? Sjetite se da vas je On nasljednicima Nuhova naroda učinio i stvorio vas krupnog rasta. I neka su vam zato uvijek na umu Allahove blagodati, da biste uspjeli.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Zar vam je čudno što vam pouka od Gospodara vašeg dolazi po čovjeku, jednom između vas, da vas opominje? Sjetite se da vas je On nasljednicima Noina naroda učinio i stvorio vas krupnog rasta. I neka su vam zato uvijek na umu Allahove blagodati, da biste uspjeli.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
E kaawo fii waajo no ari on immorde ka Joomi mon e dow gorko jeyaaɗo e mo'on, fii yo o jeertin on?! ciftoree tuma nde O waɗnoo on lomtiiɓe ɓaawo yimɓe Nuuhu ɓen, O ɓeydi on ka tagoore semmbe. ciftoree dokke Alla ɗe mbelejo'o, on malete.
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ქართული · Georgian
ნუთუ გიკვირთ, რომ თქვენი უფლისგან შეხსენება მოგივიდათ თქვენივე ხალხიდან ერთ-ერთი ადამიანის საშუალებით, რათა გაგაფრთხილოთ (ალლაჰის სასჯელის შესახებ)? და გაიხსენეთ (ალლაჰის წყალობა თქვენზე), როდესაც მან თქვენ გაგხადათ ნუჰის ხალხის შემდეგ მემკვიდრეებად და გაგიზარდათ სხეულები [გაგხადათ უფრო მაღლები და ძლიერები]. მაშ, გაიხსენეთ ალლაჰის წყალობები, — იქნებ გახდეთ წარმატებულნი».
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Deutsch · German
Wundert ihr euch etwa (darüber), dass eine Erinnerung von eurem Herrn zu euch gekommen ist, durch einen Mann von euch, damit er euch warne? Gedenkt, als Er euch zu Nachfolgern nach dem Volk Nuhs machte und euch ein Übermaß an körperlichen Vorzügen gab! So gedenkt folglich der Wohltaten Allahs, auf dass es euch wohl ergehen möge!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Είστε έκπληκτοι ότι σας ήρθε μια υπενθύμιση από τον Κύριό σας μέσω ενός ανθρώπου από σας, για να σας προειδοποιήσει; Θυμηθείτε όταν (ο Αλλάχ) σας έκανε διαδόχους μετά το λαό του Νώε και αύξησε τα σώματά σας σε δύναμη και όγκο. Θυμηθείτε τις χάρες του Αλλάχ, μήπως και επιτύχετε.»
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हिन्दी · Hindi
क्या तुम्हें इस पार आश्चर्य हुआ कि तुम्हारे पास तुम्हारे पालनहार की ओर से तुम्हीं में से एक आदमी पर नसीहत आई, ताकि वह तुम्हें डराए तथा याद करो, जब उसने तुम्हें नूह़ की जाति के बाद उत्तराधिकारी बनाया और तुम्हें डील-डौल में भारी-भरकम बनाया। अतः अल्लाह की नेमतों को याद[29] करो, ताकि तुम्हें सफलता प्राप्त हो।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
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Italiano · Italian
Voi vi stupite che vi sia arrivato un avvertimento dal vostro Dio tramite un uomo tra voi stessi per mettervi in guardia? E ricordate che Lui vi ha resi eredi del popolo di Nūħ, donandovi maggiore altezza corporea. Ricordate le grazie di Allāh, così che possiate avere successo!»
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
69. „Ar jūs stebitės, kad atėjo jums Priminimas (ir patarimas) iš jūsų Viešpaties per žmogų iš jūsų tarpo jus įspėti? Ir atminkite, kad Jis padarė jus įpėdiniais po Nūho (Nojaus) žmonių ir padidino jus gausiai ūgiu. Taigi, atminkite malones (suteiktas jums) iš Allaho, kad jūs būtumėte sėkmingieji.“
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.
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Русский · Russian
Неужели вы удивляетесь тому, что напоминание от вашего Господа пришло к вам через человека из вашей среды — дабы он предостерёг вас? И вспомните, как Он сделал вас преемниками после народа Нуха и приумножил вашу телесную мощь. Так вспоминайте же дары Аллаха, — быть может, вы преуспеете».
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Зар вам је чудно што вам поука од вашег Господара долази по човеку, једном између вас, да вас опомиње? Сетите се да вас је Он учинио наследницима Нојевог народа и створио вас крупне грађе. И нека су вам зато увек на уму Аллахове благодати, да бисте успели.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Mnaona ajabu kukufikieni mawaidha yanayotoka kwa Mola wenu Mlezi kwa mtu aliye mmoja wenu nyinyi ili awaonye? Na kumbukeni alivyokufanyeni mshike mahali pa kaumu ya Nuhu, na akawazidishia katika umbo. Basi zikumbukeni neema za Mwenyezi Mungu ili mpate kufanikiwa.
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Svenska · Swedish
Förvånar det er att en påminnelse nått er från er Herre, genom en man ur era egna led, för att varna er? Minns hur han gjorde er till efterträdare efter Noas folk och ökade er kroppsstyrka. Minns Guds gåvor, så att det ska gå väl för er!”
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Türkçe · Turkish
Sizi uyarması için aranızdan bir adamla size Rabbinizden vahiy gelmesine şaşırdınız mı? Sizi, Nûh'un kavminden sonra yeryüzünün halifeleri kıldığını ve yaratılış yönüyle gücünüzü arttırdığını hatırlayın. Allah'ın nimetlerini anın ki, kurtuluşa erebilesiniz.
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اردو · Urdu
اور کیا تم اس بات سے تعجب کرتے ہو کہ تمہارے پروردگار کی طرف سے تمہارے پاس ایک ایسے شخص کی معرفت، جو تمہاری ہی جنس کاہے کوئی نصیحت کی بات آگئی تاکہ وه شخص تم کو ڈرائے اور تم یہ حالت یاد کرو کہ اللہ نے تم کو قوم نوح کے بعد جانشین بنایا اور ڈیل ڈول میں تم کو پھیلاؤ زیاده دیا[1] ، سو اللہ کی نعمتوں کو یاد کرو تاکہ تم کو فلاح ہو۔
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Easy-read (simplified)qaaloo aji'tanaa lina'buda llaaha wahdahu wanadhara maa kaana ya'budu aabaa'unaa fa'tinaa bimaa ta'idunaa in kunta mina s-saadiqeen
DIN 31635qālū ʾaǧiʾtanā linaʿbuda llāha waḥdahu wanaḏara mā kāna yaʿbudu ʾābāʾunā faʾtinā bimā taʿidunā ʾin kunta mina ṣ-ṣādiqīna
Talal Itani2012 They said, "Did you come to us to make us worship God alone, and abandon what our ancestors used to worship? Then bring us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 They said: Hast come unto us that we should serve Allah alone, and forsake what our fathers worshipped? Then bring upon us that wherewith thou threatenest us if thou art of the truthful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They said, 'Hast thou come to us that we may worship God alone, and leave what our fathers used to worship? then bring us what thou dost threaten us with, if thou art of those who tell the truth
John Medows Rodwell1861 They said, "Art thou come to us in order that we may worship one God alone, and leave what our fathers worshipped? Then bring that upon us with which thou threatenest us, if thou be a man of truth
George Sale1734 They said, art thou come unto us, that we should worship God alone, and leave the deities which our fathers worshipped? Now bring down that judgement upon us, with which thou threatenest us, if thou speakest truth
Easy-read (simplified)qaala qad waqa'a 'alaykum min rabbikum rijsun waghadabun atujaadiloonanee fee asmaa'in sammaytumoohaa antum wa'aabaa'ukum maa nazzala llaahu bihaa min sultaanin faantaziroo innee ma'akum mina l-muntazireen
DIN 31635qāla qad waqaʿa ʿalaykum min rabbikum riǧsun waġaḍabun ʾatuǧādilūnanī fī ʾasmāʾin sammaytumūhā ʾantum waʾābāʾukum mā nazzala llāhu bihā min sulṭānin fāntaẓirū ʾinnī maʿakum mina l-muntaẓirīna
Talal Itani2012 He said, "Condemnation and wrath have befallen you from your Lord. Are you arguing with me over names, which you and your ancestors invented, for which God sent down no authority? Just wait; I am waiting with you."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 He said: Terror and wrath from your Lord have already fallen on you. Would ye wrangle with me over names which ye have named, ye and your fathers, for which no warrant from Allah hath been revealed? Then await (the consequence), lo! I (also) am of those awaiting (it)
Edward Henry Palmer1880 He said, 'There shall fall upon you from your Lord horror and wrath; do ye wrangle with me about names, which ye and your fathers have named yourselves, for which God sent down no power; wait then expectant, and I with you will wait expectant too
John Medows Rodwell1861 He said, "Vengeance and wrath shall suddenly light on you from your Lord. Do ye dispute with me about names that you and your fathers have given your idols, and for which God hath sent you down no warranty? Wait ye then, and I too will wait with you
George Sale1734 Hud answered, now shall there suddenly fall upon you from your Lord vengeance and indignation. Will ye dispute with me concerning the names which ye have named, and your fathers; as to which God hath not revealed unto you any authority? Do ye wait therefore, and I will be one of those who wait with you
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 —
0.57 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
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.62
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.62
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.58
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.57
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.56
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.56
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.54
Talal Itani · George Sale0.53
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.53
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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.