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 (110) sūrat l-naṣr (The Help)

The Help – Verse (110:1) – English Translation

110_1 Chapter (110) sūrat l-naṣr (The Help)

Sahih International: When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest,

Pickthall: When Allah’s succour and the triumph cometh

Yusuf Ali: When comes the Help of Allah, and Victory,

Shakir: When there comes the help of Allah and the victory,

Muhammad Sarwar: (Muhammad), when help and victory comes from God,

Mohsin Khan: When comes the Help of Allah (to you, O Muhammad (Peace be upon him) against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah),

Arberry: When comes the help of God, and victory,

The Help – Verse (110:2) – English Translation

110_2 Chapter (110) sūrat l-naṣr (The Help)

Sahih International: And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes,

Pickthall: And thou seest mankind entering the religion of Allah in troops,

Yusuf Ali: And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds,

Shakir: And you see men entering the religion of Allah in companies,

Muhammad Sarwar: you will see large groups of people embracing the religion of God.

Mohsin Khan: And you see that the people enter Allah’s religion (Islam) in crowds,

Arberry: and thou seest men entering God’s religion in throngs,

The Help – Verse (110:3) – English Translation

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.