Three translations of the Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side

Ali, Abdullah Yusuf; Pickthall, Marmaduke William; Shakir, M. H. · -610 to -632 (revelation); Qur'an as compiled afterward primary

passage 448 of 866 · Chapter 1: > Chapter 21: (13/13)

in brief

The text warns that the message Muhammad brings may be a trial and temporary enjoyment, then calls for truthful divine judgment and portrays Allah as the Beneficent one whose help counters blasphemies.

P: And I know not but that this may be a trial for you, and enjoyment for a while.

S: And I do not know if this may be a trial for you and a provision till a time.

021.112 Y: Say: "O my Lord! judge Thou in truth!" "Our Lord Most Gracious is the One Whose assistance should be sought against the blasphemies ye utter!"

P: He saith: My Lord! Judge Thou with truth. Our Lord is the Beneficent, Whose help is to be implored against that which ye ascribe (unto Him).

S: He said: O my Lord! judge Thou with truth; and our Lord is the Beneficent Allah, Whose help is sought against what you ascribe (to Him).

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topics: fate, destiny, and necessity · judgment, heaven, and hell · sin, guilt, and repentance

Three translations of the Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side · Ali, Abdullah Yusuf; Pickthall, Marmaduke William; Shakir, M. H. · 610–632 BCE