This page presents 7 parallel translations of the Qur’an. You can view the verses side by side, compare their meanings, and explore the nuances in each translation. This allows a deeper understanding of the Qur’an’s message and insight into different interpretive approaches.
Chapter (100) sūrat l-ʿādiyāt (Those That Run)
Those That Run – Verse (100:1) – English Translation
Sahih International: By the racers, panting,
Pickthall: By the snorting courses,
Yusuf Ali: By the (Steeds) that run, with panting (breath),
Shakir: I swear by the runners breathing pantingly,
Muhammad Sarwar: (I swear) by the snorting chargers (of the warriors), whose hoofs strike against the rocks
Mohsin Khan: By the (steeds) that run, with panting (breath),
Arberry: By the snorting chargers,
Those That Run – Verse (100:2) – English Translation
Sahih International: And the producers of sparks [when] striking
Pickthall: Striking sparks of fire
Yusuf Ali: And strike sparks of fire,
Shakir: Then those that produce fire striking,
Muhammad Sarwar: and produce sparks
Mohsin Khan: Striking sparks of fire (by their hooves),
Arberry: by the strikers of fire,
Those That Run – Verse (100:3) – English Translation
Sahih International: And the chargers at dawn,
Pickthall: And scouring to the raid at dawn,
Yusuf Ali: And push home the charge in the morning,
Shakir: Then those that make raids at morn,
Muhammad Sarwar: while running during a raid at dawn,
Mohsin Khan: And scouring to the raid at dawn
Arberry: by the dawn-raiders
Those That Run – Verse (100:4) – English Translation
Sahih International: Stirring up thereby [clouds of] dust,
Pickthall: Then, therewith, with their trail of dust,
Yusuf Ali: And raise the dust in clouds the while,
Shakir: Then thereby raise dust,
Muhammad Sarwar: and leave behind a cloud of dust
Mohsin Khan: And raise the dust in clouds the while,
Arberry: blazing a trail of dust,
Those That Run – Verse (100:5) – English Translation
Sahih International: Arriving thereby in the center collectively,
Pickthall: Cleaving, as one, the centre (of the foe),
Yusuf Ali: And penetrate forthwith into the midst (of the foe) en masse;-
Shakir: Then rush thereby upon an assembly:
Muhammad Sarwar: which engulfs the enemy.
Mohsin Khan: Penetrating forthwith as one into the midst (of the foe);
Arberry: cleaving there with a host!
Those That Run – Verse (100:6) – English Translation
Sahih International: Indeed mankind, to his Lord, is ungrateful.
Pickthall: Lo! man is an ingrate unto his Lord
Yusuf Ali: Truly man is, to his Lord, ungrateful;
Shakir: Most surely man is ungrateful to his Lord.
Muhammad Sarwar: The human being is certainly ungrateful to his Lord.
Mohsin Khan: Verily! Man (disbeliever) is ungrateful to his Lord;
Arberry: Surely Man is ungrateful to his Lord,
Those That Run – Verse (100:7) – English Translation
Sahih International: And indeed, he is to that a witness.
Pickthall: And lo! he is a witness unto that;
Yusuf Ali: And to that (fact) he bears witness (by his deeds);
Shakir: And most surely he is a witness of that.
Muhammad Sarwar: He himself knows this very well.
Mohsin Khan: And to that fact he bears witness (by his deeds);
Arberry: and surely he is a witness against that!
Those That Run – Verse (100:8) – English Translation
Sahih International: And indeed he is, in love of wealth, intense.
Pickthall: And lo! in the love of wealth he is violent.
Yusuf Ali: And violent is he in his love of wealth.
Shakir: And most surely he is tenacious in the love of wealth.
Muhammad Sarwar: He certainly has a strong love for wealth and riches.
Mohsin Khan: And verily, he is violent in the love of wealth.
Arberry: Surely he is passionate in his love for good things.
Those That Run – Verse (100:9) – English Translation
Sahih International: But does he not know that when the contents of the graves are scattered
Pickthall: Knoweth he not that, when the contents of the graves are poured forth
Yusuf Ali: Does he not know,- when that which is in the graves is scattered abroad
Shakir: Does he not then know when what is in the graves is raised,
Muhammad Sarwar: Does he not know that on the day when those in the graves are resurrected
Mohsin Khan: Knows he not that when the contents of the graves are brought out and poured forth (all mankind is resurrected).
Arberry: Knows he not that when that which is in the tombs is over-thrown,
Those That Run – Verse (100:10) – English Translation
Sahih International: And that within the breasts is obtained,
Pickthall: And the secrets of the breasts are made known,
Yusuf Ali: And that which is (locked up) in (human) breasts is made manifest-
Shakir: And what is in the breasts is made apparent?
Muhammad Sarwar: and all that is in the hearts is made public,
Mohsin Khan: And that which is in the breasts (of men) shall be made known.
Arberry: and that which is in the breasts is brought out —
Those That Run – Verse (100:11) – English Translation
Sahih International: Indeed, their Lord with them, that Day, is [fully] Acquainted.
Pickthall: On that day will their Lord be perfectly informed concerning them.
Yusuf Ali: That their Lord had been Well-acquainted with them, (even to) that Day?
Shakir: Most surely their Lord that day shall be fully aware of them.
Muhammad Sarwar: their Lord will examine his deeds?
Mohsin Khan: Verily, that Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) their Lord will be Well-Acquainted with them (as to their deeds), (and will reward them for their deeds).
Arberry: surely on that day their Lord shall be aware of them!
1. Sahih International
- Translators: A group translation (edited by Umm Muhammad).
- Focus: Aims for literal accuracy (word-for-word meaning) using clear, modern English.
- Key Feature: Very popular in modern digital and print media due to its straightforward language and adherence to a generally accepted literal interpretation.
2. Pickthall
- Translator: Marmaduke Pickthall (An English convert to Islam).
- Focus: Uses a classical, formal English style. It aimed to provide an “English equivalent” while retaining original Islamic terminology (e.g., Allah, Salat).
- Key Feature: Considered the first authoritative English translation by a Muslim. Highly respected for its dignified and formal tone.
3. Yusuf Ali
- Translator: Abdullah Yusuf Ali.
- Focus: Most famous for its extensive footnotes and commentary (tafsir) which offer detailed background and theological context.
- Key Feature: Extremely popular, though the English is sometimes archaic, resembling the King James Bible style. The value lies primarily in its rich commentary.
4. Shakir
- Translator: M.H. Shakir.
- Focus: Known for being more concise and simple than Yusuf Ali, with fewer footnotes.
- Key Feature: The language is generally direct and less stylized, making it an easier read for some.
5. Muhammad Sarwar
- Translator: Muhammad Sarwar.
- Focus: Focuses on using simple, clear, and fluent modern English for easy comprehension.
- Key Feature: A contemporary translation designed to communicate the central message of the Qur’an without heavy theological phrasing or deep commentary.
6. Mohsin Khan (Hilali & Khan)
- Translators: Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan and Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali.
- Focus: Strictly adheres to the Salafi/Wahhabi school of interpretation. It frequently uses parenthetical insertions to clarify the meaning based on Hadith and Sunnah (Prophetic tradition).
- Key Feature: Known for its literal approach and inclusion of bracketed explanations to ensure the interpretation aligns with established scholarly views.
7. Arberry
- Translator: Arthur John Arberry (Academic).
- Focus: An academic and literary translation. Arberry’s primary goal was to capture the rhythm, music, and rhetorical quality (eloquence) of the original Arabic text.
- Key Feature: Highly praised for its attempt to convey the poetic beauty and flow of the Qur’an, often prioritizing literary quality over detailed commentary.