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Talal Itani· published 2012
Some of the Desert-Arabs came to make excuses, asking to be granted exemption, while those who were untrue to God and His Messenger stayed behind. A painful punishment will afflict those among them who disbelieved.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And those among the wandering Arabs who had an excuse came in order that permission might be granted them. And those who lied to Allah and His messenger sat at home. A painful doom will fall on those of them who disbelieve
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
There came certain desert Arabs that they might be excused; and those stayed behind who had called God and His Apostle liars. There shall befall those of them who misbelieved, a mightywoe
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Some Arabs of the desert came with excuses, praying exemption; and they who had gainsaid God and His Apostle sat at home: a grievous punishment shall light on such of them as believe not
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And certain Arabs of the desert came to excuse themselves, praying that they might be permitted to stay behind; and they sat at home who had renounced God and his apostle. But a painful punishment shall be inflicted on such of them as believe not
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
Disa beduinë erdhën me arsyetime, duke të kërkuar leje (për mosdalje në luftë), ndërsa ata që gënjyen Allahun dhe të Dërguarin e Tij mbetën mbrapa (pa kërkuar leje). Ata që mohuan nga radhët e tyre, do t'i godasë një dënim i dhembshëm.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর আরব বেদুইনদের মধ্য থেকে কিছু লোক অজুহাত পেশ করতে আসল, যেন তাদেরকে অনুমতি দেয়া হয় এবং যারা আল্লাহ ও তাঁর রাসূলের সাথে মিথ্যা বলেছিল, তারা বসে থাকলো।(৩৩) তাদের মধ্যে যারা কুফরি করেছে, তাদেরকে অচিরেই যন্ত্রণাদায়ক শাস্তি আক্রান্ত করবে।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
Dolazili su i neki beduini koji su se izvinjavali i tražili dopuštenje da ne idu, i tako su izostali oni koji su Allahu i Njegovu Poslaniku lagali; a teška patnja pogodit će one među njima koji nisu vjerovali.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Dolazili su i neki beduini koji su se ispričavali i tražili dopuštenje da ne idu, i tako su izostali oni koji su Allahu i Njegovu Poslaniku lagali; a teška patnja pogodit će one među njima koji nisu vjerovali.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Ngantinotooɓe jeyaaɓe e yimɓe buruure ɓen nari fii yo ɓe duŋinane. een fenanɓe Alla e nulaaɗo makko on luttiti (jooɗii). Arma lepte muusuɗe mema ɓen yedduɓe e maɓɓe.
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ქართული · Georgian
და მოვიდნენ (ალლაჰის მოციქულთან) ბოდიშის მომხდელთაგანი ბედიუნთაგან (რომლებიც მედინას მახლობლად ცხოვრობდნენ), რათა მათ ნებადართული ჰქონოდათ დარჩენა. ხოლო ისინი, ვინც ალლაჰსა და მის მოციქულს ტყუილი უთხრეს [ვისაც არ ჰქონდათ არც ერთი ნამდვილი მიზეზი], დარჩნენ მჯდომარედ [არც კი მოვიდნენ თავიანთი გამართლების სათქმელად] მალე მოიწვევს მათ, ვინც ურწმუნონი გახდნენ, მტკივნეული სასჯელი.
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Deutsch · German
Und diejenigen von den Wüstenarabern, die sich entschuldigen wollten, kamen (her), um Erlaubnis zu erhalten. Und (daheim) blieben diejenigen sitzen, die Allah und Seinen Gesandten belogen. Diejenigen von ihnen, die ungläubig sind, wird schmerzhafte Strafe treffen.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Μερικοί από τους Βεδουίνους (από τη Μαντίνα και από τα περίχωρά της) ήρθαν (σε σένα, ω, Προφήτη) για να ζητήσουν να τους επιτρέψεις να μη βγουν (για τη μάχη της Ταμπούκ), ενώ οι άλλοι που διέψευσαν τον Αλλάχ και τον Αγγελιαφόρο Του έμειναν πίσω (χωρίς να έρθουν καν για να ζητήσουν την άδεια). Θα πλήξει εκείνους που δεν πίστευαν ανάμεσά τους, ένα οδυνηρό μαρτύριο.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
और देहातियों में से बहाना करने वाले लोग आए, ताकि उन्हें (युद्ध में शरीक न होने की) अनुमति दी जाए। तथा वे लोग (अपने घरों में) बैठ रहे, जिन्होंने अल्लाह और उसके रसूल से झूठ बोला। उनमें से उन लोगों को जिन्होंने कुफ़्र किया, जल्द ही दर्दनाक यातना पहुँचेगी।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E sono venuti quelli che si dichiarano incapaci tra i nomadi, per chiedere di andarsene, e quelli che hanno mentito ad Allāh e al Suo Messaggero sono rimasti. I miscredenti tra di loro avranno una dura punizione.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
90. O tie iš beduinų, kurie teisinosi, atėjo (pas tave, Pranaše ﷺ), prašydami tavo leidimo atleisti juos (nuo mūšio), ir tie, kurie melavo Allahui ir Jo Pasiuntiniui, sėdėjo namie (neprašydami tam leidimo). Skausminga kančia pačiups tuos iš jų, kurie netiki.
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Русский · Russian
Оправдывающиеся из числа бедуинов пришли, чтобы получить разрешение; а остались [не придя вовсе] те, которые солгали Аллаху и Его Посланнику. Тех из них, которые отвергли веру, постигнет мучительное наказание.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Долазили су и неки бедуини који су се извињавали и тражили су допуштење да не иду, и тако су изостали они који су лагали Аллаха и Његовог Посланика, а тешка патња погодиће оне међу њима који нису веровали.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na walikuja wenye kutoa udhuru miongoni mwa Mabedui ili wapewe ruhusa, na wakakaa wale waliomdanganya Mwenyezi Mungu na Mtume wake. Itawafika wale waliokufuru miongoni mwao adhabu chungu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Beduinerna kom med sina ursäkter för att få dispens, och de som ljög för Gud och hans sändebud stannade också kvar. Ett smärtsamt straff ska drabba de otrogna bland dem.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Bedevîlerden mazeret ileri sürenler, kendilerine izin verilsin diye geldiler. Allah’a ve Rasûlüne yalan söyleyenler ise (mazeret bile belirtmeden) oturup kaldılar. Onlardan kâfir olanlara elem dolu bir azap isabet edecektir.
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اردو · Urdu
بادیہ نشینوں میں سے عذر والے لوگ حاضر ہوئے کہ انہیں رخصت دے دی جائے اور وه بیٹھ رہے جنہوں نے اللہ سے اور اس کے رسول سے جھوٹی باتیں بنائی تھیں۔ اب تو ان میں جتنے کفار ہیں انہیں دکھ دینے والی مار پہنچ کر رہے گی۔[1]
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 But the Messenger and those who believe with him struggle with their possessions and their lives. These have deserved the good things. These are the successful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 But the messenger and those who believe with him strive with their wealth and their lives. Such are they for whom are the good things. Such are they who are the successful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But the Apostle and those who believe with him are strenuous with their wealth and with their persons; these shall have good things, and these it is shall prosper
John Medows Rodwell1861 But the Apostle and those who share his faith, contend for the faith with purse and person; and these! all good things await them: and these are they who shall be happy
George Sale1734 But the apostle, and those who have believed with him, expose their fortunes and their lives for God's service; they shall enjoy the good things of either life, and they shall be happy
DIN 31635ʾaʿadda llāhu lahum ǧannātin taǧrī min taḥtihā l-ʾanhāru ḫālidīna fīhā ḏālika l-fawzu l-ʿaẓīmu
Talal Itani2012 God has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever. That is the great victory.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Allah hath made ready for them Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide. That is the supreme triumph
Edward Henry Palmer1880 God has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye; that is the mighty happiness
John Medows Rodwell1861 God hath made ready for them gardens 'neath which the rivers flow, wherein they shall remain for ever: this will be the great bliss
George Sale1734 God hath prepared for them gardens through which rivers flow; they shall remain therein for ever. This will be great felicity
Talal Itani2012 There is no blame on the weak, nor on the sick, nor on those who have nothing to give, provided they are true to God and His Messenger. In no way can the righteous be blamed. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Not unto the weak nor unto the sick nor unto those who can find naught to spend is any fault (to be imputed though they stay at home) if they are true to Allah and His messenger. Not unto the good is there any road (of blame). Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
Edward Henry Palmer1880 For the weak, and the sick, and those who cannot find wherewith to expend in alms there is no hindrance, so they be only sincere towards God and His Apostle. There is no way against those who do well; for God is forgiving and merciful
John Medows Rodwell1861 It shall be no crime in the weak, and in the sick, and in those who find not the means of contributing, to stay at home, provided they are sincere with God and His Apostle. Against those who act virtuously, there is no cause of blame: and God is Gracious, Merciful
George Sale1734 In those who are weak, or are afflicted with sickness, or in those who find not wherewith to contribute to the war, it shall be no crime if they stay at home; provided they behave themselves faithfully towards God and his apostle. There is no room to lay blame on the righteous; for God is gracious and merciful
Talal Itani2012 Nor on those who approach you, wishing to ride with you, and you said, "I have nothing to carry you on." So they went away, with their eyes overflowing with tears, sorrowing for not finding the means to spend.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Nor unto those whom, when they came to thee (asking) that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst tell: I cannot find whereon to mount you. They turned back with eyes flowing with tears, for sorrow that they could not find the means to spend
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Nor against those to whom, when they came to thee that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst say, 'I cannot find wherewith to mount you,' turned their backs while their eyes poured forth with tears, for grief that they could not find wherewith to expend
John Medows Rodwell1861 Nor against those, to whom when they came to thee that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst say "I find not wherewith to mount you," and they turned away their eyes shedding floods of tears for grief, because they found no means to contribute
George Sale1734 Nor on those, unto whom, when they came unto thee, requesting that thou wouldest supply them with necessaries for travelling, thou didst answer, I find not wherewith to supply you, returned, their eyes shedding tears for grief, that they found not wherewith to contribute to the expedition
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 —
0.66 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
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.75
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.74
Talal Itani · George Sale0.71
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.70
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.70
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.69
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.66
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.63
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.61
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.46
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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.