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Talal Itani· published 2012
O prophet! Say to those you holdprisoners, "If God finds any good in your hearts, He will give you better than what was taken from you, and He will forgive you. God is Forgiving and Merciful."
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
O Prophet! Say unto those captives who are in your hands: If Allah knoweth any good in your hearts He will give you better than that which hath been taken from you, and will forgive you. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
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
O thou prophet! say to such of the captives as are in your hands, 'If God knows of any good in your hearts, he will give you better than that which is taken from you, and will forgive you; for God is forgiving and merciful
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
O prophet! say to the captives who are in your hands, "If God shall know good to be in your hearts, He will give you good beyond all that hath been taken from you, and will forgive you: for God is Forgiving, Merciful
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
O prophet, say unto the captives who are in your hands, if God shall know any good to be in your hearts, He will give you better than what hath been taken from you; and He will forgive you, for God is gracious and merciful
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
O Pejgamber! Thuaju robërve që janë në duart tuaja: "Nëse Allahu di ndonjë të mirë në zemrat tuaja, do t'ju japë diçka më të mirë sesa ajo që ju është marrë dhe do t'ju falë, se Allahu është Falës i madh e Mëshirëplotë."
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বাংলা · Bengali
হে নবী! তোমাদের হাতে যে সব যুদ্ধবন্দি আছে, তাদেরকে বলো: ‘যদি আল্লাহ তোমাদের অন্তরসমূহে কোন কল্যাণ আছে বলে জানেন, তাহলে তোমাদের থেকে যা নেয়া হয়েছে, তার চেয়ে উত্তম কিছু দান করবেন এবং তোমাদেরকে ক্ষমা করবেন। আর আল্লাহ পরম ক্ষমাশীল, অতি দয়ালু।’(২৯)
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Bosanski · Bosnian
O Vjerovjesniče, reci zarobljenicima koji se nalaze u rukama vašim: “Ako Allah zna da u srcima vašim ima bilo šta dobro [1], dat će vam bolje od onoga što vam je uzeto i oprostit će vam.” – A Allah prašta i milostiv je.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
O Vjerovjesniče, reci zarobljenicima koji se nalaze u rukama vašim: “Ako Allah zna[1] da u srcima vašim ima bilo šta dobro, dat će vam bolje od onoga što vam je uzeto i oprostit će vam.” – A Allah prašta i milostiv je.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Eehey ma Annabiijo, maakan dahaaɓe wonuɓe e juuɗe mon ɓen : "Si Alla no anndi moƴƴere ka ɓerɗe mon, O okkay on ko ɓuri moƴƴude ko jaɓanoɗon kon, O haforana on. Alla ko kaforoowo jurmotooɗo.
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ქართული · Georgian
ჰეი, მოციქულო! უთხარი იმ ტყვეებს, რომლებიც თქვენს ხელთ არიან, თუ ალლაჰი დაინახავს თქვენს გულებში სიკეთეს, მოგანიჭებთ იმაზე უკეთესს, რაც თქვენგან იქნა აღებული, და შეგინდობთ თქვენ. ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი მპატიებელი, შემწყალებელია.
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Deutsch · German
O Prophet, sag zu denen von den Gefangenen (, die sich) in euren Händen (befinden): „Wenn Allah in euren Herzen etwas Gutes weiß, wird Er euch etwas Besseres geben als das, was euch genommen worden ist, und wird euch vergeben. Und Allah ist allvergebend und barmherzig.“
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Ω, Προφήτη! Πες στους αιχμάλωτους που (αιχμαλωτίσατε κατά τη μάχη του Μπαντρ και) βρίσκονται υπό την κράτησή σας: «Αν ο Αλλάχ γνωρίζει κάτι καλό στις καρδιές σας, θα σας δώσει κάτι καλύτερο απ' αυτό που έχει παρθεί (ως λύτρα) από σας και θα σας συγχωρήσει, γιατί ο Αλλάχ είναι Γαφούρ (Αυτός που συγχωρεί τα πάντα) και Ραχείμ (Πολυεύσπλαχνος).» [Αυτή η υπόσχεση του Αλλάχ εκπληρώθηκε στον Αλ-‘Αμπάς, τον θείο του Προφήτη, και σ' άλλους που ασπάστηκαν το Ισλάμ].
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
ऐ नबी! तुम्हारे हाथों में जो बंदी हैं, उनसे कह दो : यदि अल्लाह तुम्हारे दिलों में कोई भलाई जानेगा, तो तुम्हें उससे बेहतर प्रदान करेगा, जो तुमसे लिया गया है और तुम्हें क्षमा कर देगा। और अल्लाह अति क्षमाशील, अत्यंत दयावान है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
O Profeta! Di’ a quelli che sono in mano vostra dei prigionieri: «Se Allāh sapesse che nel vostro cuore c’è del bene, vi concederà cose migliori di quelle che vi sono state tolte e vi perdonerà. E Allāh è Perdonatore, Misericordioso.”
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
70. Pranaše (Muchammedai ﷺ), tark belaisviams, kurie yra tavo rankose: „Jei Allahas žino apie ką nors gerą jūsų širdyse, Jis suteiks jums kai ką geriau, nei tai, kas buvo iš jūsų paimta, ir Jis atleis jums. Ir Allahas yra Dažnai Atleidžiantis, Gailestingiausiasis.“
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Русский · Russian
О Пророк! Скажи пленникам, находящимся в ваших руках: «Если Аллах знает в ваших сердцах добро, то Он дарует вам лучшее, чем то, что было взято у вас, и простит вас. Аллах — прощающий, милующий».
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
О Веровесниче, реци онима који су као заробљеници пали у ваше руке: „Ако Аллах зна да у вашим срцима има било шта добро, даће вам боље од онога што вам је узето и опростиће вам, а Аллах опрашта грехе и милостив је.“
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Ewe Nabii! Waambie wale walio katika mikono yenu miongoni mwa mateka: Kama Mwenyezi Mungu akijua heri yoyote katika nyoyo zenu, atawapa bora kuliko vilivyochukuliwa kutoka kwenu, na atawasitiria dhambi. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kusitiri na kusamehe dhambi, Mwenye kurehemu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Profet! Säg till krigsfångarna i ert förvar: ”Om Gud finner något gott i era hjärtan ger han er bättre än det som togs ifrån er och förlåter er. Gud är ständigt förlåtande, barmhärtig.”
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Ey Peygamber! Elinizdeki esirlere de ki: Eğer Allah, kalplerinizde (iman, ihlâs, iyi niyet gibi) bir hayır (olduğunu) bilirse, sizden alınan fidyeden daha hayırlısını size verir ve sizi bağışlar. Allah; çok bağışlayandır, çok merhamet edendir.
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اردو · Urdu
اے نبی! اپنے ہاتھ تلے کے قیدیوں سے کہہ دو کہ اگر اللہ تعالیٰ تمہارے دلوں میں نیک نیتی دیکھے گا[1] تو جو کچھ تم سے لیا گیا ہے اس سے بہتر تمہیں دے گا[2] اور پھر گناه بھی معاف فرمائے گا اور اللہ بخشنے واﻻ مہربان ہے ہی۔
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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DIN 31635lawlā kitābun mina llāhi sabaqa lamassakum fīmā ʾaḫaḏtum ʿaḏābun ʿaẓīmun
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 Were it not for a predetermined decree from God, an awful punishment would have afflicted you for what you have taken.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Had it not been for an ordinance of Allah which had gone before, an awful doom had come upon you on account of what ye took
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Were it not for a book from God that had gone before, there would have touched you, for that which ye took, a mighty punishment
John Medows Rodwell1861 Had there not been a previous ordinance from God, a severe chastisement had befallen you, for the ransom which ye took
George Sale1734 Unless a revelation had been previously delivered from God, verily a severe punishment had been inflicted on you, for the ransom which ye took from the captives at Bedr
DIN 31635waʾin yurīdū ḫiyānataka faqad ḫānū llāha min qablu faʾamkana minhum wallāhu ʿalīmun ḥakīmun
Talal Itani2012 But if they intend to betray you, they have already betrayed God, and He has overpowered them. God is Knowing and Wise.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And if they would betray thee, they betrayed Allah before, and He gave (thee) power over them. Allah is Knower, Wise
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But if they desire to betray thee,- they have betrayed God before! but He hath given you power over them; for God is knowing, wise
John Medows Rodwell1861 But if they seek to deal treacherously with you - they have already dealt treacherously with God before! Therefore hath He given you power over them. God is Knowing, Wise
George Sale1734 But if they seek to deceive thee, verily they have deceived God before; wherefore He hath given thee power over them: And God is knowing and wise
Talal Itani2012 Those who believed, and emigrated, and struggled in God's cause with their possessions and their persons, and those who provided shelter and support-these are allies of one another. As for those who believed, but did not emigrate, you owe them no protection, until they have emigrated. But if they ask you for help in religion, you must come to their aid, except against a people with whom you have a treaty. God is Seeing of what you do.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Lo! those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them: these are protecting friends one of another. And those who believed but did not leave their homes, ye have no duty to protect them till they leave their homes; but if they seek help from you in the matter of religion then it is your duty to help (them) except against a folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye do
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Verily, those who believe and have fled and fought strenuously with their wealth and persons in God's way, and those who have given refuge and help, these shall be next of kin to each other. But those who believe, but have not fled, ye have naught to do with their claims of kindred, until they flee as well. But if they ask you for aid for religion's sake, then help is due from you, except against a people between whom and you there is an alliance; for God on what ye do doth look
John Medows Rodwell1861 Verily, they who have believed and fled their homes and spent their substance for the cause of God, and they who have taken in the prophet and been helpful to him, shall be near of kin the one to the other. And they who have believed, but have not fled their homes, shall have no rights of kindred with you at all, until they too fly their country. Yet if they seek aid from you on account of the faith, your part it is to give them aid, except against a people between whom and yourselves there shall be a treaty. And God beholdeth your actions
George Sale1734 Moreover they who have believed, and have fled their country, and employed their substance and their persons in fighting for the religion of God, and they who have given the prophet a refuge among them, and have assisted him, these shall be deemed the one nearest of kin to the other. But they who have believed, but have not fled their country, shall have no right of kindred at all with you, until they also fly. Yet if they ask assistance of you on account of religion, it belongeth unto you to give them assistance; except against a people between whom and yourselves there shall be a league subsisting: And God seeth that which ye do
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 —
0.42 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
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.52
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.47
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.45
Talal Itani · George Sale0.44
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.42
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.42
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.41
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.41
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.36
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.24
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Method Wording differences — derived 13 September 2026
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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.