Marked words appear in this translation and in no other English translation of this verse. Common small words and older spellings are not marked. The marks show where the wording differs, not where the meaning does.
If you desire a verdict, the verdict has come to you. And if you desist, it would be best for you. And if you return, We will return; and your troops, however numerous, will not benefit you. God is with the believers.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
(O Qureysh!) If ye sought a judgment, now hath the judgment come unto you. And if ye cease (from persecuting the believers) it will be better for you, but if ye return (to the attack) We also shall return. And your host will avail you naught, however numerous it be, and (know) that Allah is with the believers (in His Guidance)
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
If ye wish the matter to be decided, a decision has now come to you; but if ye desist, it is better for you; and if ye turnback we will turn too, and your troop shall avail nothing, great in number though it be, since God is with the believers
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
O Meccans! if ye desired a decision, now hath the decision come to you. It will be better for you if ye give over the struggle. If ye return to it, we will return; and your forces, though they be many, shall never avail you aught, for God is with the faithful
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
If you, O disbelievers, sort a judgment, then judgment has indeed come to you. And if you desist, it will be better for you; but if you return to mischief, We too will return to punishment. And your party shall be of no avail to you, however numerous it be, and know that God is with the believers
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
Nëse ju (jobesimtarë) po kërkoni vendimin, vendimi (i fitores kundër jush) erdhi tashmë. E, nëse ndaloni, është më mirë për ju. Por, nëse ju ktheheni (për të luftuar besimtarët), kthehemi edhe Ne (për t'i ndihmuar ata kundër jush). Turma juaj nuk do t'ju bëjë dobi aspak, edhe po qenë shumë, sepse Allahu është me besimtarët!
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বাংলা · Bengali
যদি তোমরা বিজয় কামনা করে থাকো, তাহলে তো তোমাদের নিকট বিজয় এসে গিয়েছে।(৮) আর যদি তোমরা বিরত হও, তাহলে সেটি তোমাদের জন্যই কল্যাণকর। কিন্তু যদি তোমরা আবার যুদ্ধ করতে আসো, তবে আমিও আবার শাস্তি নিয়ে আসবো। আর তোমাদের দল সংখ্যায় বেশী হলেও, তোমাদের কোনো উপকারে আসবে না। আর নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ মু’মিনদের সাথে আছেন।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Ako ste se molili da pobijedite – pa došla vam je, eto, pobjeda! A da se okanite, bolje bi vam bilo! I ako se ponovo vratite, Mi ćemo se ponovo vratiti, i nimalo vam neće koristiti tabor vaš, ma koliko brojan bio, a Allah je, zaista, uz vjernike.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Ako ste se molili da pobijedite – pa došla vam je, eto, pobjeda! A da se okanite, bolje bi vam bilo! I ako se ponovo vratite, Mi ćemo se ponovo vratiti, i nimalo vam neće koristiti tabor vaš, ma koliko brojan bio, a Allah je, zaista, uz vjernike.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Si on ɗaɓɓii uddital, gooŋɗii uddital arii on. Si on haɗitike, ko ɗuum ɓuri moƴƴannde on. Si on nduttiima, men nduttoo. Fedde mon nden nafataa on hay e huunde, hay si nde ɗuuɗii. tawde pellet, Alla no won di e gooŋɗinɓe ɓeen.
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ქართული · Georgian
თუ თქვენ (ო, ურწმუნოებო) ითხოვდით (ალლაჰისგან) გამარჯვებას, მაშინ (ალლაჰმა გიპასუხათ თქვენს თხოვნას და აი) უკვე მოვიდა თქვენთან გამარჯვება (სასჯელი). თუ კი თქვენ (ო, ურწმუნოებო) შეწყვეტთ (ურწმუნოებას მის მიმართ და მისი მოციქულისადმი წინააღმდეგობას, ასევე ბრძოლას მის მოციქულთან), ეს უკეთესი იქნება თქვენთვის; ხოლო თუ კვლავ დაბრუნდებით, ჩვენც დავბრუნდებით. და ვერ გიშველით თქვენი შეკრება ვერაფერში, თუნდაც მრავალრიცხოვანი იყოს, და (იცოდეთ), რომ ალლაჰი მორწმუნეებთანაა.
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Deutsch · German
Wenn ihr (o ihr Götzendiener) nach einer Entscheidung (und dem Sieg) sucht, so ist nunmehr die Entscheidung zu euch gekommen. Und wenn ihr aufhört, so ist es besser für euch. Wenn ihr aber (dazu) zurückkehrt, kehren Wir (auch) zurück. Und eure Schar wird euch nichts nützen, auch wenn sie zahlreich sein sollte. Und (wisset,) dass Allah mit den Gläubigen ist!
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Ελληνικά · Greek
(Ω, άπιστοι) εάν ζητούσατε να πέσει η τιμωρία του Αλλάχ στους άδικους, ιδού ήρθε σε σας αυτό που ζητούσατε. Αν σταματήσετε (την απιστία σας και το να πολεμήσετε τους Μουσουλμάνους), θα είναι καλύτερα για σας. Αλλά αν επιστρέψετε, θα επιστρέψουμε κι εμείς (στέλνωντας την τιμωρία Μας σε σας), και δε θα σας ωφελήσει σε τίποτα η ομάδα σας (και οι υποστηρικτές και τα όπλα σας), όσο μεγάλη κι αν είναι! Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι με τους πιστούς (με την υποστήριξή Του).
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हिन्दी · Hindi
यदि तुम[7] निर्णय चाहते हो, तो तुम्हारे पास निर्णय आ चुका, और यदि तुम रुक जाओ, तो वह तुम्हारे लिए बेहतर है। और यदि तुम फिर पहले जैसा करोगे, तो हम (भी) वैसा ही करेंगे, और तुम्हारा जत्था हरगिज़ तुम्हारे कुछ काम न आएगा, चाहे वह बहुत अधिक हो। और निश्चय अल्लाह ईमान वालों के साथ है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Se desiderate la conquista, quella vi è arrivata. Se cessate le ostilità, è meglio per voi. E se le riprendete, riprenderemo, e non vi aiuterà il vostro esercito in nulla, anche se fosse molto numeroso. In verità Allāh è con i credenti!
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
19. (Netikintieji,) jei jūs prašote sprendimo, dabar sprendimas pasiekė jus. Ir jei jūs liausitės (darę blogą), bus geriau jums, o jei jūs grįšite (į puolimą), tada ir Mes grįšime, ir jūsų pajėgos neduos jums jokios naudos, kad ir kaip gausios jos būtų. Ir iš tiesų, Allahas yra su tikinčiaisiais.
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Русский · Russian
Если вы [, о отвергшие веру,] просили о решении, то уже пришло к вам решение. А если прекратите, — это лучше для вас. А если вы снова вернётесь, то и Мы вернёмся, и ваше сборище ничем не избавит вас, даже если оно будет многочисленно. [Знайте,] что Аллах — с верующими.
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Српски · Serbian
Ако сте се неверници молили да победите, па дошла вам је, ето, 'победа'! А да се оканите неверовања, било би вам боље! И ако се поново вратите, Ми ћемо поново да се вратимо, и нимало неће да вам користи ваш табор, ма колико био бројан, јер Аллах је, заиста, уз вернике.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Mkiomba msaada wa ushindi, basi msaada wa ushindi ulikwishawajia. Na mkikomeka, basi hilo ndilo heri kwenu. Na mkirejea, Sisi pia tutarejea. Na kundi lenu halitawanufaisha kitu hata kama yatakuwa (makundi) mengi. Kwani hakika Mwenyezi yu pamoja na Waumini.
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Svenska · Swedish
Om det var ett avgörande ni bad om har avgörandet nu nått er. Upphör ni är det bättre för er, men tar ni upp [striden] igen slår vi tillbaka. Era styrkor ska inte gagna er det minsta, hur stora de än är. Gud är med de troende.
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Türkçe · Turkish
(Ey kâfirler!) Fetih istiyorsanız, işte size fetih gelmiştir. Eğer (küfrünüze ve savaşa) son verirseniz bu sizin için daha hayırlıdır. Ve eğer tekrar dönerseniz biz de döneriz. Topluluğunuz kalabalık olsa bile size bir fayda vermeyecektir. Çünkü Allah, Müminlerle beraberdir.
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اردو · Urdu
اگر تم لوگ فیصلہ چاہتے ہو تو وه فیصلہ تمہارے سامنے آموجود ہوا[1] اور اگر باز آجاؤ تو یہ تمہارے لیے نہایت خوب ہے اور اگر تم پھر وہی کام کرو گے تو ہم بھی پھر وہی کام کریں گے اور تمہاری جمعیت تمہارے ذرا بھی کام نہ آئے گی گو کتنی زیاده ہو اور واقعی بات یہ ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ ایمان والوں کے ساتھ ہے۔
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Talal Itani2012 It was not you who killed them, but it was God who killed them. And it was not you who launched when you launched, but it was God who launched. That He may bestow upon the believers an excellent reward. God is Hearing and Knowing.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Ye (Muslims) slew them not, but Allah slew them. And thou (Muhammad) threwest not when thou didst throw, but Allah threw, that He might test the believers by a fair test from Him. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Ye did not slay them, but it was God who slew them; nor didst thou shoot when thou didst shoot, but God did shoot, to try the believers from Himself with a goodly trial; verily, God both hears and knows
John Medows Rodwell1861 So it was not ye who slew them, but God slew them; and those shafts were God's, not thine! He would make trial of the faithful by a gracious trial from Himself: Verily, God Heareth, Knoweth
George Sale1734 So you slew them not; but it was God Who slew them. And thou threwest not when thou didst throw, but it was God Who threw, that He might overthrow the disbelievers and that He might confer on the believers a great favour from Himself. Surely, God is All-Hearing, All-Knowing
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.59 on a scale
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.65
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.62
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.61
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.57
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.56
Talal Itani · George Sale0.53
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.53
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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.