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Talal Itani· published 2012
It is not for the Prophet and those who believe to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they are near relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are people of Hellfire.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
It is not for the Prophet, and those who believe, to pray for the forgiveness of idolaters even though they may be near of kin (to them) after it hath become clear that they are people of hell-fire
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
It is not for the prophet and those who believe to ask forgiveness for the idolaters, even though they be their kindred, after it has been made manifest to them, that they are the fellows of hell
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
It is not for the prophet or the faithful to pray for the forgiveness of those, even though they be of kin, who associate other beings with God, after it hath been made clear to them that they are to be the inmates of Hell
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
It is not allowed unto the prophet, nor those who are truebelievers, that they pray for idolaters, although they be of kin, after it is become known unto them, that they are inhabitants of hell
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
Nuk i takon Pejgamberit dhe atyre që besojnë të kërkojnë falje për idhujtarët, edhe nëse janë të afërm, pasi ta kuptojnë se ata do të jenë banorë të Zjarrit flakërues.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
নবী ও মুমিনদের জন্য সংগত নয় যে, তারা মুশরিকদের জন্য (আল্লাহর কাছে) ক্ষমা প্রার্থনা করবে, যদিও তারা আত্মীয়-স্বজন হোক, যখন তাদের কাছে স্পষ্ট হয়ে গেছে যে, তারা প্রজ্বলিত আগুনের অধিবাসী।(১৪)
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
Vjerovjesniku i vjernicima nije dopušteno da mole oprost za višebošce, makar im bili i rod najbliži, kad im je jasno da će oni stanovnici u Džehennemu biti.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
Vjerovjesniku i vjernicima nije dopušteno moliti za oprost mnogobožaca, makar im bili i rod najbliži, kad im je jasno da će oni stanovnici Pakla biti.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Haananaa Annabiijo on e ɓeen gooŋɗinɓe nde ɓe imsinantoo sirkooɓe ɓen, hay si ɓen laatike joomiraaɓe ɓadondiral, ɓaawo nde feeñani ɓe won de koɓe yimɓe Jahiimi.
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ქართული · Georgian
არ ეკადრება შუამავალსა და მორწმუნეებს, პატიება ითხოვონ მრავალღმერთიანთათვის, თუნდაც ისინი ახლო ნათესავები იყვნენ, მას შემდეგ, რაც მათთვის ცხადი გახდა, რომ ისინი ჯოჯოხეთის ბინადარნი არიან.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Dem Propheten und denjenigen, die glauben, steht es nicht zu, für die Götzendiener um Vergebung zu bitten, auch wenn es Verwandte wären, nachdem es ihnen klar geworden ist, dass sie Insassen des Höllenbrandes sein werden.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Δεν επιτρέπεται για τον Προφήτη, ούτε για τους πιστούς να επικαλεστούν (τον Αλλάχ) για τη συγχώρεση των ειδωλολατρών, ακόμα κι αν ήταν συγγενείς τους, αφού έγινε σαφές σ’ αυτούς (τους πιστούς) ότι (εκείνοι οι ειδωλολάτρες) είναι οι κάτοικοι του Πυρός (αφού πέθαναν στην απιστία τους).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
नबी[51] तथा ईमान वालों के लिए मुशरिकों के लिए क्षमा की प्रार्थना करना कदापि जायज़ नहीं है, भले ही वे रिश्तेदार ही क्यों न हों, जबकि उनके लिए यह स्पष्ट हो गया कि निश्चय वे जहन्नम में जाने वाले[52] हैं।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Né il Profeta né i credenti devono chiedere perdono per gli idolatri, anche se fossero loro parenti, dopo che si è mostrato loro chiaramente che sono gente dell’Inferno.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
113. (Nedera) Pranašui ir tiems, kurie tiki, prašyti Allaho Atleidimo Mušrikūn (daugiadieviams, stabmeldžiams, pagonims, netikintiesiems Allaho Vienumą), net jei jie būtų iš giminaičių, po to, kai jiems tapo aišku, kad jie yra Ugnies gyventojai (nes jie mirė netikėdami).
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Русский · Russian
Не подобает Пророку и тем, которые уверовали, просить прощения для придающих Аллаху сотоварищей, даже если это — близкие родственники, после того как стало ясно, что те — обитатели адского пекла.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Веровеснику и верницима није допуштено да моле Бога да опрости незнанобошцима, макар им били и најближи род, кад им је јасно да ће они становници у Паклу да буду.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Haimpasii Nabii na wale walioamini kuwaombea msamaha washirikina, hata wakiwa ni jamaa zao, baada ya kwishawabainikia kuwa hao ni watu wa Motoni.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Det anstår inte profeten eller de troende att be om förlåtelse för avgudadyrkarna, även om de vore nära släktingar, efter att det har blivit klart för dem att de hör till den brinnande eldens folk.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Cehennemlik oldukları (küfür üzere öldükleri) anlaşıldıktan sonra, akraba bile olsalar müşrikler için bağışlanma dilemek peygambere ve iman edenlere yaraşmaz.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
پیغمبر کو اور دوسرے مسلمانوں کو جائز نہیں کہ مشرکین کے لیے مغفرت کی دعا مانگیں اگرچہ وه رشتہدار ہی ہوں اس امر کے ﻇاہر ہوجانے کے بعد کہ یہ لوگ دوزخی ہیں۔[1]
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DIN 31635ʾinna llāha štarā mina l-muʾminīna ʾanfusahum waʾamwālahum biʾanna lahumu l-ǧannata yuqātilūna fī sabīli llāhi fayaqtulūna wayuqtalūna waʿdan ʿalayhi ḥaqqan fī t-tawrāti wal-ʾinǧīli wal-qurʾāni waman ʾawfā biʿahdihi mina llāhi fastabširū bibayʿikumu llaḏī bāyaʿtum bihi waḏālika huwa l-fawzu l-ʿaẓīmu
Talal Itani2012 God has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties in exchange for Paradise. They fight in God's way, and they kill and get killed. It is a promise binding on Him in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Quran. And who is more true to his promise than God? So rejoice in making such an exchange-that is the supreme triumph.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is a promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an. Who fulfilleth His covenant better than Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Verily, God hath bought of the believers their persons and their wealth, for the paradise they are to have; they shall fight in the way of God, and they shall slay and be slain: promised in truth, in the law and the gospel and the Qur'an;- and who is more faithful to His covenant than God ? Be ye glad then in the covenant which ye have made with Him, for that is the mighty happiness
John Medows Rodwell1861 Verily, of the faithful hath God bought their persons and their substance, on condition of Paradise for them in return: on the path of God shall they fight, and slay, and be slain: a Promise for this is pledged in the Law, and in the Evangel, and in the Koran - and who more faithful, in to his engagement than God? Rejoice, therefore, in the contract that ye have contracted: for this shall be the great bliss
George Sale1734 Verily God hath purchased of the true believers their souls, and their substance, promising them the enjoyment of paradise; on condition that they fight for the cause of God: Whether they slay or be slain, the promise for the same is assuredly due by the law, and the gospel, and the Koran. And who performeth his contract more faithfully than God? Rejoice therefore in the contract which ye have made. This shall be great happiness
Talal Itani2012 Those who repent, those who worship, those who praise, those who journey, those who kneel, those who bow down, those who advocate righteousness and forbid evil, and those who keep God's limits-give good news to the believers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 (Triumphant) are those who turn repentant (to Allah), those who serve (Him), those who praise (Him), those who fast, those who bow down, those who fall prostrate (in worship), those who enjoin the right and who forbid the wrong and those who keep the limits (ordained) of Allah - And give glad tidings to believers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Those who repent, those who worship, those who praise, those who fast, those who bow down, those who adore, those who bid what is right and forbid what is wrong, and those who keep the bounds of God,- glad tidings to those who believe
John Medows Rodwell1861 Those who turn to God, and those who serve, who praise, who fast, who bow down, who prostrate themselves, who enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil, and keep to the bounds of God . . . Wherefore bear these good tidings to the faithful
George Sale1734 The penitent, and those who serve God, and praise him, and who fast, and bow down, and worship; and who command that which is just, and forbid that which is evil, and keep the ordinances of God, shall likewise be rewarded with paradise: Wherefore bear good tidings unto the faithful
Talal Itani2012 Abraham asked forgiveness for his father only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to him that he was an enemy of God, he disowned him. Abraham was kind and clement.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 The prayer of Abraham for the forgiveness of his father was only because of a promise he had promised him, but when it had become clear unto him that he (his father) was an enemy to Allah he (Abraham) disowned him. Lo! Abraham was soft of heart, long-suffering
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Nor was Abraham's asking pardon for his father aught else but through a promise he had promised him; but when it was made manifest to him that he was an enemy to God, he cleansed himself of him; verily, Abraham was pitiful and clement
John Medows Rodwell1861 For neither did Abraham ask forgiveness for his father, but in pursuance of a promise which he had promised to him: but when it was shewn him that he was an enemy to God, he declared himself clear of him. Yet Abraham was pitiful, kind
George Sale1734 Neither did Abraham ask forgiveness for his father, otherwise than in pursuance of a promise which he had promised unto him: But when it became known unto him, that he was an enemy unto God, he declared himself clear of him. Verily Abraham was putiful and compassionate
Talal Itani2012 God would never lead a people astray, after He had guided them, until He makes clear to them what they should guard against. God has knowledge of all things.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 It was never Allah's (part) that He should send a folk astray after He had guided them until He had made clear unto them what they should avoid. Lo! Allah is Aware of all things
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Nor will God lead astray a people after He has guided them until that is made manifest to them which they have to fear; verily, God all things doth know
John Medows Rodwell1861 Nor is it for God to lead a people into error, after he hath guided them aright, until that which they ought to dread hath been clearly shewn them. Verily, God knoweth all things
George Sale1734 Nor is God disposed to lead people into error, after that He hath directed them, until that which they ought to avoid is become known unto them; for God knoweth all things
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 —
0.51 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 · George Sale0.64
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.60
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.59
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.50
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.49
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.46
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.43
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.42
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.39
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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.