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Those who were left behind rejoiced in staying behind the Apostle of God, and were averse from fightingstrenuously with their wealth and their persons in God's way, and said, 'March not forth in the heat.' Say, 'The fire of hell is hotter still, if ye could but discern
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
Those who stayed behind rejoiced at their staying behind the Messenger of God. And they hated to strive with their wealth and their lives in God's way. And they said, "Do not venture out in the heat." Say, "The Fire of Hell is much hotter, if they only understood."
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Those who were left behind rejoiced at sitting still behind the messenger of Allah, and were averse to striving with their wealth and their lives in Allah's way. And they said: Go not forth in the heat! Say: The fire of hell is more intense of heat, if they but understood
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
John Medows Rodwell1808–1900 · published 1861
They who were left at home were delighted to stay behind God's Apostle, and were averse from contending with their riches and their persons for the cause of God, and said, "March not out in the heat." SAY: A fiercer heat will be the fire of Hell." Would that they understood this
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
They who were left at home in he expedition of Tabuc, were glad of their staying behind the apostle of God, and were unwilling to employ their substance and their persons for the advancement of God's truereligion; and they said, go not forth in the heat. Say, the fire of hell will be hotter; if they understood this
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
Ata që mbetën pas, u gëzuan që nuk dolën me të Dërguarin e Allahut (në luftë) dhe nuk u pëlqente të luftonin me pasurinë dhe jetën e tyre në rrugën e Allahut, e thanë: "Mos dilni në vapë!" Thuaju: "Zjarri i Xhehenemit është edhe më i nxehtë." Sikur ta kuptonin!
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বাংলা · Bengali
পেছনে থাকা লোকগুলো আল্লাহর রাসূলের বিরুদ্ধাচরণ করে বসে থাকতেই আনন্দবোধ করলো। আর তারা তাদের সম্পদ ও জীবন দ্বারা আল্লাহর রাস্তায় জিহাদ করতে অপছন্দ করলো এবং তারা বললো: ‘তোমরা গরমের মধ্যে যুদ্ধে বের হয়ো না।’ বলো: ‘জাহান্নামের আগুন অধিকতর গরম, হায়! যদি তারা বুঝতো।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Oni koji su izostali iza Allahova Poslanika veselili su se kod kuća svojih – mrsko im je bilo da se bore na Allahovu putu zalažući imetke svoje i živote svoje, i jedni drugima su govorili: "Ne krećite u boj po vrućini", reci: "Džehennemska vatra još je vrelija!" Samo da su oni shvatali!?
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Oni koji su izostali iza Allahova Poslanika veselili su se kod kuća svojih – mrsko im je bilo da se bore na Allahovu putu zalažući imetke svoje i živote svoje, i jedni drugima su govorili: "Ne krećite u boj po vrućini", reci : "Vatra Pakla još je vrelija!" Samo da su oni shvaćali!?
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Luutndinooɓe ɓen mbeltorii jooɗagol maɓɓe ngol lunndoo nulaaɗo Alla on, ɓe añiniri kaɓirgol jawɗeele maɓɓe ɗen e woŋkiiji maɓɓe ɗin fii laawol Alla ngol, ɓe mbi'i : "Wata on njltu e nguleendi ndin". Maaku : "Ko Yiite Jahannama ɓuri tiiɗude nguleendi." - Sinno ɓe faamaynoo ! -
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ქართული · Georgian
უხაროდათ შინ დარჩენილთ, რომ ალლაჰის შუამავლის ზურგს უკან დასხდნენ და სძულდათ, რომ ებრძოლათ თავიანთი ქონებითა და სულებით ალლაჰის გზაზე და თქვეს: «სიცხეში ნუ გაილაშქრებთ!» უთხარი: «ჯოჯოხეთის ცეცხლი უფრო ცხელია!», რომ ხვდებოდნენ.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Die Zurückgebliebenen waren froh über ihr Zurückbleiben hinter dem Gesandten Allahs, und es war ihnen zuwider, sich mit ihrem Besitz und mit ihrer eigenen Person auf dem Weg Allahs abzumühen. Und sie sagten: „Rückt nicht in der Hitze aus!“ Sag: „Das Feuer der Hölle ist noch heißer; wenn sie (es doch) verstehen würden!“
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Εκείνοι (οι υποκριτές) που δε βγήκαν (για τη μάχη της Ταμπούκ) χάρηκαν που έμειναν (στη Μαντίνα και δε βγήκαν για το Τζιχάντ) σε αντίθεση με τον Αγγελιαφόρο του Αλλάχ, και μισούσαν να αγωνίζονται στο δρόμο του Αλλάχ με τα πλούτη και τους εαυτούς τους, και είπαν (ο ένας στον άλλον): «Μη βγαίνετε (για τη μάχη) σ' αυτή τη ζέστη.» Πες (τους, ω, Μωχάμμαντ): «Η Φωτιά της Κολάσεως (που την προετοίμασε ο Αλλάχ για τους ανυπάκουους) είναι πιο έντονη στη ζέστη.» Αν μπορούσαν να καταλάβουν!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
वे लोग जो पीछे छोड़ दिए[40] गए, अल्लाह के रसूल के पीछे अपने बैठ रहने पर खुश हो गए और उन्होंने नापसंद किया कि अपने धनों और अपने प्राणों के साथ अल्लाह के मार्ग में जिहाद करें और उन्होंने (अन्य लोगों से) कहा कि गर्मी में मत निकलो। आप कह दें : जहन्नम की आग कहीं अधिक गर्म है। काश! वे समझते होते।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
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Italiano · Italian
Quelli che restavano nelle loro case erano felici di essere rimasti dietro al Messaggero di Allāh, e odiarono lottare con i propri beni e le proprie vite per la causa di Allāh, e dissero: “Non andare con questo caldo!” Di’: “Il fuoco dell’Inferno è ancora più caldo”, se solo capissero!
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
81. Tie, kurie liko nuošalyje (nuo Tabuko žygio) džiaugėsi savo atsilikimu nuo Allaho Pasiuntinio. Jie nekentė stengtis ir kovoti savo turtu ir savo gyvybėmis vardan Allaho ir jie sakė: „Nežygiuokite karštyje.“ Sakyk: „Pragaro Ugnis yra daug karštesnė.“ Jei tik jie būtų galėję suprasti!
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Русский · Russian
Оставленные [дома] радовались тому, что они остались вопреки Посланнику Аллаха. Им было ненавистно усердствовать своим имуществом и своими душами на пути Аллаха, и они говорили: «Не выступайте в зной!» Скажи: «Огонь Геенны ещё жарче!» Если бы они только понимали!
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Српски · Serbian
Они који су изостали за Аллаховим Послаником веселили су се у својим кућама - мрско им је било да се боре на Аллаховом путу залажући своја богатства и своје животе, и једни другима су говорили: „Не крећите у бој по врућини“, реци: „Ватра у Паклу је још врелија!“ Само да су они схватили!
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Walifurahi walioachwa nyuma kwa kule kukaa kwao nyuma ya Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu. Na wakachukia kupigana Jihadi kwa mali zao na nafsi zao katika njia ya Mwenyezi Mungu, na wakasema: Msitoke kwenda katika joto! Sema: Moto wa Jahannamu una joto kubwa zaidi, laiti wangelikuwa wanafahamu!
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Svenska · Swedish
De som uteblev [från fälttåget] gladdes åt att ha stannat kvar hemma i trots mot Guds sändebud. De kände ovilja mot att kämpa med sin egendom och med risk för livet för Guds sak. Och de sa: ”Gå inte ut i strid i hettan!” Säg: ”Helvetets eld är betydligt hetare!” – om de bara kunde förstå.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Allah Rasûlü'nün ardından onun aksine (Tebük Savaşı'ndan) geri kalanlar, oturup kalmalarına sevindiler. Allah yolunda mallarıyla canlarıyla cihat hoşlarına gitmedi de sıcakta savaşa çıkmayın, dediler. De ki: "Cehennem ateşi daha sıcaktır." Keşke anlayabilselerdi.
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اردو · Urdu
پیچھے ره جانے والے لوگ رسول اللہ ﴿صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم﴾ کے جانے کے بعد اپنے بیٹھے رہنے پر خوش ہیں[1] انہوں نے اللہ کی راه میں اپنے مال اور اپنی جانوں سے جہاد کرنا ناپسند رکھا اور انہوں نے کہہ دیا کہ اس گرمی میں مت نکلو۔ کہہ دیجئے کہ دوزخ کی آگ بہت ہی سخت گرم ہے، کاش کہ وه سمجھتے ہوتے۔[2]
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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Talal Itani2012 Those who criticize the believers who give charity voluntarily, and ridicule those who find nothing to give except their own efforts-God ridicules them. They will have a painful punishment.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Those who point at such of the believers as give the alms willingly and such as can find naught to give but their endeavours, and deride them - Allah (Himself) derideth them. Theirs will be a painful doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Those who defame such of the believers as willingly give their alms, and such as can find nothing to give but their exertions, and who mock at them,- God will mock at them, and for them is grievous woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 They who traduce such of the faithful as give their alms freely, and those who find nothing to give but their earnings, and scoff at them, God shall scoff at them; and there is a grievous torment in store for them
George Sale1734 They who traduce such of the believers as are liberal in giving alms beyond what they are obliged, and those who find nothing to give, but what they gain by their industry; and therefore scoff at them: God shall scoff at them, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment
Talal Itani2012 Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them-even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times, God will not forgive them. That is because they disbelieved in God and His Messenger. God does not guide the immoral people.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Ask forgiveness for them (O Muhammad), or ask not forgiveness for them; though thou ask forgiveness for them seventy times Allah will not forgive them. That is because they disbelieved in Allah and His messenger, and Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Ask forgiveness for them or ask not forgiveness, for them! if they shouldst ask forgiveness for them seventy times, yet would not God forgive them; that is because they disbelieved in God and His Apostle, for God guides not a people who work abomination
John Medows Rodwell1861 Ask thou forgiveness for them, or ask it not, it will be the same. If thou ask forgiveness for them seventy times, God will by no means forgive them. This, for that they believe not in God and His Apostle! And God guideth not the ungodly people
George Sale1734 Ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them; it will be equal. If thou ask forgiveness for them seventy times, God will by no means forgive them. This is the divine pleasure, for that they believe not in God, and his apostle; and God directeth not the ungodly people
Talal Itani2012 If God brings you back to a party of them, and they ask your permission to go out, say, "You will not go out with me, ever, nor will you ever fight an enemy with me. You were content to sit back the first time, so sit back with those who stay behind."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 If Allah bring thee back (from the campaign) unto a party of them and they ask of thee leave to go out (to fight), then say unto them: Ye shall never more go out with me nor fight with me against a foe. Ye were content with sitting still the first time. So sit still, with the useless
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But if God bring thee back to a sect of them, and they ask thee then for leave to sally forth; say, 'Ye shall by no means ever sally forth with me, nor shall ye ever fight a foe with me! verily, ye were content to sit at home the first time, sit ye then now with those who stay behind
John Medows Rodwell1861 If God bring thee back from the fight to some of them, and they ask thy leave to take the field, SAY: By no means shall ye ever take the field with me, and by no means shall ye fight an enemy with me: ye were well pleased to sit at home at the first crisis: sit ye at home, then, with those who lag behind
George Sale1734 If God bring thee back unto some of them, and they ask thee leave to go forth to war with thee, say, ye shall not go forth with me for the future, neither shall ye fight an enemy with me; ye were pleased with sitting at home the first time; sit ye at home therefore with those who stay behind
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 —
0.59 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
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.63
Talal Itani · George Sale0.63
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.62
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.56
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.52
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.51
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.49
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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.