Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Part 167

S: But whoever seeks to go beyond that, these are they that exceed the limits;

023.008 Y: Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants;

P: And who are shepherds of their pledge and their covenant,

S: And those who are keepers of their trusts and their covenant,

023.009 Y: And who (strictly) guard their prayers;-

P: And who pay heed to their prayers.

S: And those who keep a guard on their prayers;

023.010 Y: These will be the heirs,

P: These are the heirs

S: These are they who are the heirs,

023.011 Y: Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (for ever).

P: Who will inherit paradise. There they will abide.

S: Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.

023.012 Y: Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay);

P: Verily We created man from a product of wet earth;

S: And certainly We created man of an extract of clay,

023.013 Y: Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly fixed;

P: Then placed him as a drop (of seed) in a safe lodging;

S: Then We made him a small seed in a firm resting-place,

023.014 Y: Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create!

P: Then fas.h.i.+oned We the drop a clot, then fas.h.i.+oned We the clot a little lump, then fas.h.i.+oned We the little lump bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as another creation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators!

S: Then We made the seed a clot, then We made the clot a lump of flesh, then We made (in) the lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, then We caused it to grow into another creation, so blessed be Allah, the best of the creators.

023.015 Y: After that, at length ye will die.

P: Then lo! after that ye surely die.

S: Then after that you will most surely die.

023.016 Y: Again, on the Day of Judgment, will ye be raised up.

P: Then lo! on the Day of Resurrection ye are raised (again).

S: Then surely on the day of resurrection you shall be raised.

023.017 Y: And We have made, above you, seven tracts; and We are never unmindful of (our) Creation.

P: And We have created above you seven paths, and We are never unmindful of creation.

S: And certainly We made above you seven heavens; and never are We heedless of creation.

023.018 Y: And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease).

P: And we send down from the sky water in measure, and We give it lodging in the earth, and lo! We are Able to withdraw it.

S: And We send down water from the cloud according to a measure, then We cause it to settle in the earth, and most surely We are able to carry it away.

023.019 Y: With it We grow for you gardens of date-palms and vines: in them have ye abundant fruits: and of them ye eat (and have enjoyment),-

P: Then We produce for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you and whereof ye eat;

S: Then We cause to grow thereby gardens of palm trees and grapes for you; you have in them many fruits and from them do you eat;

023.020 Y: Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and relish for those who use it for food.

P: And a tree that springeth forth from Mount Sinai that groweth oil and relish for the eaters.

S: And a tree that grows out of Mount Sinai which produces oil and a condiment for those who eat.

023.021 Y: And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are, in them, (besides), numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their (meat) ye eat;

P: And lo! in the cattle there is verily a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, and many uses have ye in them, and of them do ye eat;

S: And most surely there is a lesson for you in the cattle: We make you to drink of what is in their bellies, and you have in them many advantages and of them you eat,

023.022 Y: An on them, as well as in slips, ye side.

P: And on them and on the s.h.i.+p ye are carried.

S: And on them and on the s.h.i.+ps you are borne.

023.023 Y: (Further, We sent a long line of prophets for your instruction). We sent Noah to his people: He said, "O my people! wors.h.i.+p Allah! Ye have no other G.o.d but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?"

P: And We verily sent Noah unto his folk, and he said: O my people!

Serve Allah. Ye have no other Allah save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil)?

S: And certainly We sent Nuh to his people, and he said: O my people!

serve Allah, you have no G.o.d other than Him; will you not then guard (against evil)?