Chapter 20
Surah Ta Ha
20.1
surah 20 - verse 1
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Ta Ha |
| Maududi | Ta' Ha' |
| Pickthall | Ta. Ha. |
| Sahih | Ta, Ha. |
| Yusuf Ali | Ta-Ha. |
20.2
surah 20 - verse 2
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | We have not sent down the Koran upon thee for thee to be unprosperous, |
| Maududi | We did not reveal the Qur'an to you to cause you distress; |
| Pickthall | We have not revealed unto thee (Muhammad) this Qur'an that thou shouldst be distressed, |
| Sahih | We have not sent down to you the Qur'an that you be distressed |
| Yusuf Ali | We have not sent down the Qur'an to thee to be (an occasion) for thy distress, |
20.3
surah 20 - verse 3
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | but only as a reminder to him who tears, |
| Maududi | it is only a reminder for him who fears Allah; |
| Pickthall | But as a reminder unto him who feareth, |
| Sahih | But only as a reminder for those who fear [Allah] - |
| Yusuf Ali | But only as an admonition to those who fear (Allah),- |
20.4
surah 20 - verse 4
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | a revelation from Him who created the earth and the high heavens; |
| Maududi | a revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens. |
| Pickthall | A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens, |
| Sahih | A revelation from He who created the earth and highest heavens, |
| Yusuf Ali | A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the heavens on high. |
20.5
surah 20 - verse 5
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | the All-compassionate sat Himself upon the Throne; to Him belongs |
| Maududi | The Most Compassionate Lord is settled on the Throne (of the Universe). |
| Pickthall | The Beneficent One, Who is established on the Throne. |
| Sahih | The Most Merciful [who is] above the Throne established. |
| Yusuf Ali | (Allah) Most Gracious is firmly established on the throne (of authority). |
20.6
surah 20 - verse 6
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | all that is in the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and all that is underneath the soil. |
| Maududi | To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and all that is in between, and all that is beneath the soil. |
| Pickthall | Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and whatsoever is between them, and whatsoever is beneath the sod. |
| Sahih | To Him belongs what is in the heavens and what is on the earth and what is between them and what is under the soil. |
| Yusuf Ali | To Him belongs what is in the heavens and on earth, and all between them, and all beneath the soil. |
20.7
surah 20 - verse 7
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Be thou loud in thy speech, yet surely He knows the secret and that yet more hidden. |
| Maududi | Whether you speak out aloud (or in a low voice), He knows what is said secretly, and even that which is most hidden. |
| Pickthall | And if thou speakest aloud, then lo! He knoweth the secret (thought) and (that which is yet) more hidden. |
| Sahih | And if you speak aloud - then indeed, He knows the secret and what is [even] more hidden. |
| Yusuf Ali | If thou pronounce the word aloud, (it is no matter): for verily He knoweth what is secret and what is yet more hidden. |
20.8
surah 20 - verse 8
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | God -- there is no god but He. To Him belong the Names Most Beautiful. |
| Maududi | Allah - there is no god but He. His are the most excellent names. |
| Pickthall | Allah! There is no Allah save Him. His are the most beautiful names. |
| Sahih | Allah - there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names. |
| Yusuf Ali | Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful Names. |
20.9
surah 20 - verse 9
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Hast thou received the story of Moses? |
| Maududi | Has the story of Moses reached you? |
| Pickthall | Hath there come unto thee the story of Moses? |
| Sahih | And has the story of Moses reached you? - |
| Yusuf Ali | Has the story of Moses reached thee? |
20.10
surah 20 - verse 10
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | When he saw a fire, and said to his family, 'Tarry you here; I observe a fire. Perhaps I shall bring you a brand from it, or I shall find at the fire guidance.' |
| Maududi | When he saw a fire and said to his family: "Hold on! I have just perceived a fire; perhaps I will bring a brand from it for you, or I will find some guidance at the fire about the way to follow." |
| Pickthall | When he saw a fire and said unto his folk: Lo! Wait! I see a fire afar off. Peradventure I may bring you a brand therefrom or may find guidance at the fire. |
| Sahih | When he saw a fire and said to his family, "Stay here; indeed, I have perceived a fire; perhaps I can bring you a torch or find at the fire some guidance." |
| Yusuf Ali | Behold, he saw a fire: So he said to his family, "Tarry ye; I perceive a fire; perhaps I can bring you some burning brand therefrom, or find some guidance at the fire." |
20.11
surah 20 - verse 11
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | When he came to it, a voice cried, 'Moses, |
| Maududi | When he came to it, a voice called out: "Moses! |
| Pickthall | And when he reached it, he was called by name: O Moses! |
| Sahih | And when he came to it, he was called, "O Moses, |
| Yusuf Ali | But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: "O Moses! |
20.12
surah 20 - verse 12
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | I am thy Lord; put off thy shoes; thou art in the holy valley, Towa. |
| Maududi | Verily I am your Lord! Take off your shoes. You are in the sacred valley, Tuwa! |
| Pickthall | Lo! I, even I, am thy Lord, So take off thy shoes, for lo! thou art in the holy valley of Tuwa. |
| Sahih | Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals. Indeed, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa. |
| Yusuf Ali | "Verily I am thy Lord! therefore (in My presence) put off thy shoes: thou art in the sacred valley Tuwa. |
20.13
surah 20 - verse 13
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | I Myself have chosen thee; therefore give thou ear to this revelation. |
| Maududi | I Myself have chosen you; therefore, give ear to what is revealed. |
| Pickthall | And I have chosen thee, so hearken unto that which is inspired. |
| Sahih | And I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed [to you]. |
| Yusuf Ali | "I have chosen thee: listen, then, to the inspiration (sent to thee). |
20.14
surah 20 - verse 14
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Verily I am God; there is no god but I; therefore serve Me, and perform the prayer of My remembrance. |
| Maududi | Verily I am Allah. There is no god beside Me. So serve Me and establish Prayers to remember Me. |
| Pickthall | Lo! I, even I, am Allah, There is no Allah save Me. So serve Me and establish worship for My remembrance. |
| Sahih | Indeed, I am Allah. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance. |
| Yusuf Ali | "Verily, I am Allah: There is no god but I: So serve thou Me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise. |
20.15
surah 20 - verse 15
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | The Hour is coming; I would conceal it that every soul may be recompensed for its labours. |
| Maududi | The Hour of Resurrection is coming. I have willed to keep the time of its coming hidden so that everyone may be recompensed in accordance with his effort. |
| Pickthall | Lo! the Hour is surely coming. But I will to keep it hidden, that every soul may be rewarded for that which it striveth (to achieve). |
| Sahih | Indeed, the Hour is coming - I almost conceal it - so that every soul may be recompensed according to that for which it strives. |
| Yusuf Ali | "Verily the Hour is coming - My design is to keep it hidden - for every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its Endeavour. |
20.16
surah 20 - verse 16
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Let none bar thee from it, that believes not in it but follows after his own caprice, or thou wilt perish. |
| Maududi | Let him who does not believe in it and follows his lust not turn your thought away from it, lest you are ruined. |
| Pickthall | Therefor, let not him turn thee aside from (the thought of) it who believeth not therein but followeth his own desire, lest thou perish. |
| Sahih | So do not let one avert you from it who does not believe in it and follows his desire, for you [then] would perish. |
| Yusuf Ali | "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their own lusts, divert thee therefrom, lest thou perish!".. |
20.17
surah 20 - verse 17
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | What is that, Moses, thou hast in thy right hand?' |
| Maududi | And what is in your right hand, O Moses?" |
| Pickthall | And what is that in thy right hand, O Moses? |
| Sahih | And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?" |
| Yusuf Ali | "And what is that in the right hand, O Moses?" |
20.18
surah 20 - verse 18
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | 'Why, it is my staff,' said Moses. 'I lean upon it, and with it I beat down leaves to feed my sheep; other uses also I find in it. |
| Maududi | Moses answered: "This is my staff. I lean on it (when I walk), and with it I beat down leaves for my flock, and I have many other uses for it." |
| Pickthall | He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses. |
| Sahih | He said, "It is my staff; I lean upon it, and I bring down leaves for my sheep and I have therein other uses." |
| Yusuf Ali | He said, "It is my rod: on it I lean; with it I beat down fodder for my flocks; and in it I find other uses." |
20.19
surah 20 - verse 19
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | Said He, 'Cast it down, Moses!' |
| Maududi | He said: "Moses, throw it down." |
| Pickthall | He said: Cast it down, O Moses! |
| Sahih | [Allah] said, "Throw it down, O Moses." |
| Yusuf Ali | (Allah) said, "Throw it, O Moses!" |
20.20
surah 20 - verse 20
| translator's name | verse |
| Arberry | and he cast it down, and behold it was a serpent sliding. |
| Maududi | So he threw it down, and lo! it was a rapidly moving snake. |
| Pickthall | So he cast it down, and lo! it was a serpent, gliding. |
| Sahih | So he threw it down, and thereupon it was a snake, moving swiftly. |
| Yusuf Ali | He threw it, and behold! It was a snake, active in motion. |