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Talal Itani· published 2012
God has redeemed the Prophet, and the Emigrants, and the Supporters-those who followed him in the hour of difficulty-after the hearts of some of them almost swerved. Then He pardoned them. He is Kind towards them, Compassionate.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Allah hath turned in mercy to the Prophet, and to the Muhajirin and the Ansar who followed him in the hour of hardship. After the hearts of a party of them had almost swerved aside, then turned He unto them in mercy. Lo! He is Full of Pity, Merciful for them
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
God has now turned towards the prophet and those who fled with him, and towards the helpers who followed him in the hour of difficulty, after that the hearts of a part of them had well-nigh goneamiss. Then He turned unto them; verily to them He is kind and merciful
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Now hath God turned Him unto the Prophet and unto the refugees (Mohadjers), and unto the helpers (Ansars), who followed him in the hour of distress, after that the hearts of a part of them had well nigh failed them. Then turned He unto them, for He was Kind to them, Merciful
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
God is reconciled unto the prophet, and unto the Mohajerin, and the Ansars, who followed Him in the hour of distress, after that it had wantedlittle but that the hearts of a part of them had swerved from their duty: Afterwards was He turned unto them; for He was compassionate and merciful towards them
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
Allahu e pranoi pendimin e Pejgamberit dhe të muhaxhirëve e ensarëve, të cilët e ndoqën atë në çastin e vështirë, pasi zemrat e një grupi prej tyre gati sa rrëshqitën, pastaj ua pranoi pendimin, se, me të vërtetë, Ai është Përdëllimtar e i Mëshirshëm ndaj tyre.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আল্লাহ অবশ্যই নবী(১৬), মুহাজির ও আনসারদের তাওবাহ কবুল করলেন, যারা অত্যন্ত কঠিন সংকটকালে তার (নবীর) অনুসরণ করেছিল, তাদের এক দলের অন্তর বক্রতার দিকে ধাবিত হওয়ার উপক্রম হওয়ার পরেও(১৭)। তারপর আল্লাহ তাদের তাওবাহ কবুল করেছেন। নিশ্চয় তিনি তাদের প্রতি অতি স্নেহশীল, পরম দয়ালু।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Allah je oprostio Vjerovjesniku, i muhadžirima i ensarijama, koji su ga u teškom času slijedili, u vrijeme kada se srca nekih od njih zamalo nisu pokolebala: On je poslije i njima oprostio. On je prema njima, zaista, milosrdan i milostiv.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Allah je oprostio Vjerovjesniku, i muhadžirima i ensarijama, koji su ga u teškom času slijedili, u vrijeme kada se srca nekih od njih zamalo nisu pokolebala: On je poslije i njima oprostio. On je prema njima, zaista, milosrdan i milostiv.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Wollahi Alla jaɓanii Annabiijo on tuubuubuyee, e ferɓe ɓeen e walluɓe weerni ɓen jokkuɓe e saa'a saɗtuɗo, ɓaawo nde ɓerɗe woɗɓe e maɓɓe eɓɓunoo ooñaade. refti Alla jaɓani ɓe tuubgol. Pellet, Kaŋko ko O jaafotoooɗo, jumotooɗo ɓe.
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ქართული · Georgian
ალლაჰმა უკვე მიიღო შუამავალის მონანიება (იმის გამო, რომ მან ორპირებს ნება დართო დარჩენილიყვნენ და არ მიეღოთ მონაწილეობა ლაშქრობაში), ასევე მუჰაჯირებისა [მორწმუნეთა, რომლებიც გადმოსახლდნენ მედინაში] და ანსარების [მედინის მუსლიმთა], რომლებიც მიჰყვნენ მას (შუამავალს) (თაბუქის ლაშქრობაში) სიძნელის ჟამს[1], მას შემდეგ, რაც მათგან ზოგიერთთა გულებმა თითქმის გადაუხვიეს. შემდეგ მან მიიღო მათი მონანიება, რადგან ჭეშმარიტად, იგი მათ მიმართ მოწყალე, შემბრალებელია.
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Deutsch · German
Allah hat ja bereits die Reue des Propheten, der Auswanderer und der Helfer angenommen, die ihm in der Stunde der Bedrängnis folgten, nachdem die Herzen einer Gruppe von ihnen beinahe abgeschweift wären. Hierauf hat Er ihre Reue angenommen. Wahrlich, Er ist zu ihnen gnädig und barmherzig.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ δέχτηκε τη μεταμέλεια του Προφήτη (για το ότι έδωσε την άδεια στους υποκριτές να μη βγουν για τη μάχη της Ταμπούκ), και των Αλ-Μουχατζιρείν (μεταναστών από τη Μάκκα) και των Αλ-Ανσάρ (υποστηρικτών, των κατοίκων της Μαντίνας) που τον ακολούθησαν (τον Προφήτη) την ώρα της κακουχίας (στο ταξίδι για τη μάχη της Ταμπούκ), αφού πρώτα κόντεψαν οι καρδιές κάποιων απ' αυτούς να παρεκκλίνουν (από το να βγουν για τη μάχη, επειδή ήταν μεγάλο ταξίδι, σε υπερβολική ζέστη και έλλειψη εφοδίων, στο σημείο που δύο άνδρες μοιράστηκαν έναν χουρμά, και κάποιοι άνδρες καβάλησαν εναλλάξ μία καμήλα). Έπειτα (ο Αλλάχ) δέχτηκε τη μεταμέλειά τους (και σταθεροποίησε τις καρδιές τους και βγήκαν για τη μάχη). Πράγματι, Αυτός είναι Ρα’ούφ (Πολυεπιεικής) και Ραχείμ (Πολυεύσπλαχνος) προς αυτούς.
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हिन्दी · Hindi
निःसंदेह अल्लाह ने नबी तथा मुहाजिरों और अंसार की तौबा क़बूल कर ली, जिन्होंने तंगी के समय नबी का साथ दिया, इसके बाद कि उनमें से एक समूह के दिल क़रीब थे कि टेढ़े हो जाएँ। फिर उसने उनकी क्षमायाचना क़बूल कर ली। निश्चय वह उनके लिए अति करुणामय, अत्यंत दयावान् है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Allāh ha perdonato il Profeta e gli emigrati e i sostenitori che l’hanno seguito nei momenti difficili, dopo che i cuori di alcuni di loro stavano per essere sviati; poi li ha perdonati: Lui è stato Tenero e Misericordioso con loro.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
117. Allahas atleido Pranašui ( ﷺ), Muhadžirūn (musulmonams išeiviams, kurie paliko savo namus ir atvyko į Mediną) ir Ansar (Medinos musulmonams), kurie sekė juo (Muchammedu ﷺ) nelaimių metu (Tabūk žygio metu), po to, kai dalies jų širdys beveik nuklydo (nuo Teisingo Kelio), tačiau Jis priėmė jų atgailą. Iš tiesų, Jis jiems visiškai Geranoriškas, Gailestingiausiasis.
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Русский · Russian
Действительно, Аллах принял покаяние Пророка, мухаджиров и ансаров, которые последовали за ним в час тягот, после того, как сердца некоторых из них едва не уклонились, затем Он принял их покаяние. Воистину, Он — сострадательный к ним, милующий.
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Српски · Serbian
Аллах је опростио Веровеснику, и исељеницима из Мекке, и становницима Медине, који су га следили у тешком часу, у време када су се срца неких од њих умало поколебала: Он је после и њима опростио. Он је према њима, заиста, милосрдан и милостив.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Mwenyezi Mungu alikwishakubali toba ya Nabii na Wahajiri na Ansari waliomfuata katika saa ya ugumu, baada ya kwamba nyoyo za kundi miongoni mwao zilikuwa zimekaribia kukengeuka. Basi akakubali toba yao. Hakika Yeye kwao ni Mpole, Mwenye kurehemu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Gud godtog ångern från profeten och från utvandrarna och hjälparna som följde honom i svårighetens stund, efter att somligas hjärtan varit nära att vackla. Sedan godtog han deras ånger. Han är förbarmande och barmhärtig mot dem.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Allah, peygamberin, Muhacirler'in, Ensar'ın ve sıkıntılı bir zamanda (Tebuk Savaşı'nda) bir kısmının kalpleri meyletmek üzere iken peygambere tabi olan kimselerin tevbelerini kabul etti. Sonra onların tevbelerini kabul buyurdu. Şüphesiz O çok şefkatlidir, çok merhametlidir.
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اردو · Urdu
اللہ تعالیٰ نے پیغمبر کے حال پر توجہ فرمائی اور مہاجرین اور انصار کے حال پر بھی جنہوں نے ایسی تنگی کے وقت پیغمبر کا ساتھ دیا[1] ، اس کے بعد کہ ان میں سے ایک گروه کے دلوں میں کچھ تزلزل ہو چلا تھا[2]۔ پھر اللہ نے ان کے حال پر توجہ فرمائی۔ بلاشبہ اللہ تعالیٰ ان سب پر بہت ہی شفیق مہربان ہے۔
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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
Easy-read (simplified)inna llaaha lahu mulku s-samaawaati wal-'ardi yuhyee wayumeetu wamaa lakum min dooni llaahi min waliyyin walaa naseer
DIN 31635ʾinna llāha lahu mulku s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi yuḥyī wayumītu wamā lakum min dūni llāhi min waliyyin walā naṣīrin
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Talal Itani2012 To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He gives life, and He causes death. And besides God, you have neither protector, nor supporter.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Lo! Allah! Unto Him belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He quickeneth and He giveth death. And ye have, instead of Allah, no protecting friend nor helper
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Verily, God's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth! He quickens and He kills! Nor have ye beside God a patron or protector
John Medows Rodwell1861 God! His the kingdom of the Heavens and of the Earth! He maketh alive and killeth! Ye have no patron or helper save God
George Sale1734 Verily unto God belongeth the kingdom of heaven and of earth; He giveth life, and He causeth to die; and ye have no patron or helper besides God
Talal Itani2012 Also towards the three who were left behind. Then, when the earth, as vast as it is, closed in on them, and their very souls closed in on them, and they realized that there was no refuge from God, except in Him, He redeemed them, so that they may repent. God is the Redeemer, the Merciful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And to the three also (did He turn in mercy) who were left behind, when the earth, vast as it is, was straitened for them, and their own souls were straitened for them till they bethought them that there is no refuge from Allah save toward Him. Then turned He unto them in mercy that they (too) might turn (repentant unto Him). Lo! Allah! He is the Relenting, the Merciful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 unto the three who were left behind, so that the earth with all its ample space was too strait for them, and their souls were straitened for them, and they thought that there was no refuge for them from God save unto Him. Then He turned again towards them that they might also turn; verily, God, He is easily turned and merciful
John Medows Rodwell1861 He hath also turned Him unto the three who were left behind, so that the earth, spacious as it is, became too strait for them; and their souls became so straitened within them, that they bethought them that there was no refuge from God but unto Himself. Then was He turned to them, that they might be turned to Him, for God is He that turneth, the Merciful
George Sale1734 And He is also reconciled unto the three who were left behind, so that the earth became too strait for them, notwithstanding its spaciousness, and their souls became straitened within them, and they considered that there was no refuge from God, otherwise than by having recourse unto Him. Then was He turned unto them, that they might repent; for God is easy to be reconciled and merciful
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
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The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.67
Talal Itani · George Sale0.64
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.64
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.57
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.55
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.54
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.50
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.39
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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.