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Nineteen verses: praise the name of your Lord the Most High, who created and proportioned, and destined and guided. It promises the reciter will not forget, and ends by saying this is in the earlier scriptures, the scriptures of Abraham and Moses.
AALAMIN Editor · signed 29 August 2026
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سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَى
Easy-read · not authoritative
Easy-read (simplified)sabbihi sma rabbika l-'a'laa
DIN 31635sabbiḥi sma rabbika l-ʾaʿlā
Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
Compare translations (4)
Praise the name of thy Lord the Most High
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Celebrated the name of thy Lord most High
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
PRAISE the name of thy Lord THE MOST HIGH
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Praise the name of thy Lord, the most high
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)alladhee khalaqa fasawwaa
DIN 31635allaḏī ḫalaqa fasawwā
The translators word this verse differently
He who creates and regulates.
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Who createth, then disposeth
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
who created and fashioned
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Who hath created and balanced all things
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Who hath created, and completely formed his creatures
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَٱلَّذِى قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)walladhee qaddara fahadaa
DIN 31635wallaḏī qaddara fahadā
The translators word this verse differently
He who measures and guides.
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Who measureth, then guideth
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and who decreed and guided
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Who hath fixed their destinies and guideth them
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
And Who determineth them to various ends, and directeth them to attain the same
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)walladhee akhraja l-mar'aa
DIN 31635wallaḏī ʾaḫraǧa l-marʿā
He who produces the pasture.
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Who bringeth forth the pasturage
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and who brings forth the pasture
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Who bringeth forth the pasture
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
and who produceth the pasture for cattle
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ
Easy-read · not authoritative
Easy-read (simplified)faja'alahu ghuthaa'an ahwaa
DIN 31635faǧaʿalahu ġuṯāʾan ʾaḥwā
The translators word this verse differently
And then turns it into light debris.
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Then turneth it to russet stubble
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and then makes it dusky stubble
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And reduceth it to dusky stubble
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
and afterwards rendereth the same dry stubble of a dusky hue
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
سَنُقْرِئُكَ فَلَا تَنسَىٰٓ
Easy-read · not authoritative
Easy-read (simplified)sanuqri'uka falaa tansaa
DIN 31635sanuqriʾuka falā tansā
The translators word this verse differently
We will make you read, so do not forget.
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We shall make thee read (O Muhammad) so that thou shalt not forget
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
We will make thee recite, and thou shalt not forget
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
We will teach thee to recite the Koran, nor aught shalt thou forget
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
We will enable thee to rehearse our revelations; and thou shalt not forget any part thereof
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
إِلَّا مَا شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ إِنَّهُۥ يَعْلَمُ ٱلْجَهْرَ وَمَا يَخْفَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)illaa maa shaa'a llaahu innahu ya'lamu l-jahra wamaa yakhfaa
DIN 31635ʾillā mā šāʾa llāhu ʾinnahu yaʿlamu l-ǧahra wamā yaḫfā
The translators word this verse differently
Except what God wills. He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
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Save that which Allah willeth. Lo! He knoweth the disclosed and that which still is hidden
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
save what God pleases. Verily, He knows the open and what is concealed
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Save what God pleaseth; for he knoweth alike things manifest and hidden
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
except what God shall please; for He knoweth that which is manifest, and that which is hidden
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَنُيَسِّرُكَ لِلْيُسْرَىٰ
Easy-read · not authoritative
Easy-read (simplified)wanuyassiruka lilyusraa
DIN 31635wanuyassiruka lilyusrā
The translators word this verse differently
We will ease you into the Easy Way.
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And We shall ease thy way unto the state of ease
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and we will send thee easily to ease
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And we will make easy to thee our easy ways
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
And We will facilitate unto thee the most easy way
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
فَذَكِّرْ إِن نَّفَعَتِ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ
Easy-read · not authoritative
Easy-read (simplified)fadhakkir in nafa'ati dh-dhikraa
DIN 31635faḏakkir ʾin nafaʿati ḏ-ḏikrā
The translators word this verse differently
So remind, if reminding helps.
Compare translations (4)
Therefor remind (men), for of use is the reminder
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
wherefore remind, for, verily, the reminder is useful
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Warn, therefore, for the warning is profitable
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Wherefore admonish thy people, if thy admonition shall be profitable unto them
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
سَيَذَّكَّرُ مَن يَخْشَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)sayadhdhakkaru man yakhshaa
DIN 31635sayaḏḏakkaru man yaḫšā
The translators word this verse differently
The reverent will remember.
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He will heed who feareth
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
But he who fears will be mindful
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
He that feareth God will receive the warning
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Whoso feareth God, he will be admonished
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَيَتَجَنَّبُهَا ٱلْأَشْقَى
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Easy-read (simplified)wayatajannabuhaa l-'ashqaa
DIN 31635wayataǧannabuhā l-ʾašqā
But the wretched will avoid it.
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But the most hapless will flout it
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
but the wretch will avoid it
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And the most reprobate only will turn aside from it
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
But the most wretched unbeliever will turn away therefrom
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
ٱلَّذِى يَصْلَى ٱلنَّارَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)alladhee yaslaa n-naara l-kubraa
DIN 31635allaḏī yaṣlā n-nāra l-kubrā
The translators word this verse differently
He who will enter the Gigantic Fire.
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He who will be flung to the great Fire
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
he who will broil on the great fire
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Who shall be exposed to the terrible fire
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
who shall be cast to be broiled in the greater fire of hell
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
ثُمَّ لَا يَمُوتُ فِيهَا وَلَا يَحْيَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)thumma laa yamootu feehaa walaa yahyaa
DIN 31635ṯumma lā yamūtu fīhā walā yaḥyā
Where he will neither die, nor live.
Compare translations (4)
Wherein he will neither die nor live
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and then therein shall neither die nor live
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
In which he shall not die, and shall not live
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
wherein he shall not die, neither shall he live
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن تَزَكَّىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)qad aflaha man tazakkaa
DIN 31635qad ʾaflaḥa man tazakkā
Successful is he who purifies himself.
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He is successful who groweth
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Prosperous is he who purifies himself
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Happy he who is purified by Islam
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Now hath he attained felicity who is purified by faith
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَذَكَرَ ٱسْمَ رَبِّهِۦ فَصَلَّىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)wadhakara sma rabbihi fasallaa
DIN 31635waḏakara sma rabbihi faṣallā
And mentions the name of his Lord, and prays.
Compare translations (4)
And remembereth the name of his Lord, so prayeth
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
and remembers the name of his Lord and prays
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And who remembereth the name of his Lord and prayeth
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
and who remembereth the name of his Lord, and prayeth
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
بَلْ تُؤْثِرُونَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةَ ٱلدُّنْيَا
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Easy-read (simplified)bal tu'thiroona l-hayaata d-dunyaa
DIN 31635bal tuʾṯirūna l-ḥayāta d-dunyā
But you prefer the present life.
Compare translations (4)
But ye prefer the life of the world
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Nay! but ye prefer the life of this world
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
But ye prefer this present life
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
But ye prefer this present life
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
وَٱلْـَٔاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ وَأَبْقَىٰٓ
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Easy-read (simplified)wal-'aakhiratu khayrun wa'abqaa
DIN 31635wal-ʾāḫiratu ḫayrun waʾabqā
Though the Hereafter is better, and more lasting.
Compare translations (4)
Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
while the hereafter is better and more lasting
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Though the life to come is better and more enduring
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Yet the life to come is better, and more durable
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَفِى ٱلصُّحُفِ ٱلْأُولَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)inna haadhaa lafee s-suhufi l-'oolaa
DIN 31635ʾinna hāḏā lafī ṣ-ṣuḥufi l-ʾūlā
This is in the former scriptures.
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Lo! This is in the former scrolls
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Verily, this was in the books of yore
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
This truly is in the Books of old
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Verily this is written in the ancient books
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
صُحُفِ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَمُوسَىٰ
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Easy-read (simplified)suhufi ibraaheema wamoosaa
DIN 31635ṣuḥufi ʾibrāhīma wamūsā
The Scriptures of Abraham and Moses.
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The Books of Abraham and Moses
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
the books of Abraham and Moses
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
The Books of Abraham and Moses
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
the books of Abraham and Moses
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
Translations Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an
·1880 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Translations 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
Translations John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an
·1861 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Translations 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
Translations Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Talal Itani, ClearQuran
·ClearQuran, "God" edition, EPUB·Talal Itani / ClearQuran.com
·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International·retrieved 7 Sep 2026
Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com https://clearquran.com