Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Part 119

016.004 Y: He has created man from a sperm-drop; and behold this same (man) becomes an open disputer!

P: He hath created man from a drop of fluid, yet behold! he is an open opponent.

S: He created man from a small seed and lo! he is an open contender.

016.005 Y: And cattle He has created for you (men): from them ye derive warmth, and numerous benefits, and of their (meat) ye eat.

P: And the cattle hath He created, whence ye have warm clothing and uses, and whereof ye eat;

S: And He created the cattle for you; you have in them warm clothing and (many) advantages, and of them do you eat.

016.006 Y: And ye have a sense of pride and beauty in them as ye drive them home in the evening, and as ye lead them forth to pasture in the morning.

P: And wherein is beauty for you, when ye bring them home, and when ye take them out to pasture.

S: And there is beauty in them for you when you drive them back (to home), and when you send them forth (to pasture).

016.007 Y: And they carry your heavy loads to lands that ye could not (otherwise) reach except with souls distressed: for your Lord is indeed Most Kind, Most Merciful,

P: And they bear your loads for you unto a land ye could not reach save with great trouble to yourselves. Lo! your Lord is Full of Pity, Merciful.

S: And they carry your heavy loads to regions which you could not reach but with distress of the souls; most surely your Lord is Compa.s.sionate, Merciful.

016.008 Y: And (He has created) horses, mules, and donkeys, for you to ride and use for show; and He has created (other) things of which ye have no knowledge.

P: And horses and mules and a.s.ses (hath He created) that ye may ride them, and for ornament. And He createth that which ye know not.

S: And (He made) horses and mules and a.s.ses that you might ride upon them and as an ornament; and He creates what you do not know.

016.009 Y: And unto Allah leads straight the Way, but there are ways that turn aside: if Allah had willed, He could have guided all of you.

P: And Allah's is the direction of the way, and some (roads) go not straight. And had He willed He would have led you all aright.

S: And upon Allah it rests to show the right way, and there are some deviating (ways); and if He please He would certainly guide you all aright.

016.010 Y: It is He who sends down rain from the sky: from it ye drink, and out of it (grows) the vegetation on which ye feed your cattle.

P: He it is Who sendeth down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence are trees on which ye send your beasts to pasture.

S: He it is Who sends down water from the cloud for you; it gives drink, and by it (grow) the trees upon which you pasture.

016.011 Y: With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit: verily in this is a sign for those who give thought.

P: Therewith He causeth crops to grow for you, and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect.

S: He causes to grow for you thereby herbage, and the olives, and the palm trees, and the grapes, and of all the fruits; most surely there is a sign in this for a people who reflect.

016.012 Y: He has made subject to you the Night and the Day; the sun and the moon; and the stars are in subjection by His Command: verily in this are Signs for men who are wise.

P: And He hath constrained the night and the day and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are made subservient by His command. Lo! herein indeed are portents for people who have sense.

S: And He has made subservient for you the night and the day and the sun and the moon, and the stars are made subservient by His commandment; most surely there are signs in this for a people who ponder;

016.013 Y: And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in varying colours (and qualities): verily in this is a sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah (in grat.i.tude).

P: And whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of divers hues, lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who take heed.

S: And what He has created in the earth of varied hues most surely there is a sign in this for a people who are mindful.

016.014 Y: It is He Who has made the sea subject, that ye may eat thereof flesh that is fresh and tender, and that ye may extract therefrom ornaments to wear; and thou seest the ships therein that plough the waves, that ye may seek (thus) of the bounty of Allah and that ye may be grateful.

P: And He it is Who hath constrained the sea to be of service that ye eat fresh meat from thence, and bring forth from thence ornaments which ye wear. And thou seest the ships ploughing it that ye (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that haply ye may give thanks.

S: And He it is Who has made the sea subservient that you may eat fresh flesh from it and bring forth from it ornaments which you wear, and you see the ships cleaving through it, and that you might seek of His bounty and that you may give thanks.

016.015 Y: And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and rivers and roads; that ye may guide yourselves;

P: And He hath cast into the earth firm hills that it quake not with you, and streams and roads that ye may find a way.

S: And He has cast great mountains in the earth lest it might be convulsed with you, and rivers and roads that you may go aright,

016.016 Y: And marks and sign-posts; and by the stars (men) guide themselves.

P: And landmarks (too), and by the star they find a way.

S: And landmarks; and by the stars they find the right way.

016.017 Y: Is then He Who creates like one that creates not? Will ye not receive admonition?

P: Is He then Who createth as him who createth not? Will ye not then remember?

S: Is He then Who creates like him who does not create? Do you not then mind?

016.018 Y: If ye would count up the favours of Allah, never would ye be able to number them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

P: And if ye would count the favour of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo!

Allah is indeed Forgiving, Merciful.

S: And if you would count Allah's favors, you will not be able to number them; most surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

016.019 Y: And Allah doth know what ye conceal, and what ye reveal.

P: And Allah knoweth that which ye keep hidden and that which ye proclaim.

S: And Allah knows what you conceal and what you do openly.

016.020 Y: Those whom they invoke besides Allah create nothing and are themselves created.

P: Those unto whom they cry beside Allah created naught, but are themselves created.