[4:3] If you deem it best for the orphans, you may marry their mothers - you may
marry two, three, or four. If you fear lest you become unfair, then you shall be
content with only one, or with what you already have. Additionally, you are thus
more likely to avoid financial hardship.
The meaning of the word is not mentioned in rk's translation of 4:3
The intended meaning, i.e. essence
of God's message in this verse, is perfectly conveyed by God's grace. The
obvious confusion that arises when one does not have the skills to convey the
intended meaning of a verse in the appropriate wordings for the language used,
but try a word for word translation, is evident below.
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And if ye fear that ye
will not deal fairly by the orphans, marry of the women, who seem good to
you, two or three or four; and if ye fear that ye cannot do justice (to
so many) then one (only) or (the captives) that your right hands possess.
Thus it is more likely that ye will not do injustice.
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And if you fear that you
cannot act equitably towards orphans, then marry such women as seem good
to you, two and three and four; but if you fear that you will not do
justice (between them), then (marry) only one or what your right hands
possess; this is more proper, that you may not deviate from the right
course.
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And if you fear that you
will not be just in dealing with the orphans, then marry of other women as
may be agreeable to you, two, or three, or four; and if you fear you
will not be able to do justice, then marry only one or marry what your
right hand possess. Thus it is more likely that you will not do
injustice.
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If ye fear that ye shall
not be able to deal justly with the orphans, Marry women of your choice,
Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal
justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands
possess, that will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing
injustice.
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So interpreting only the
translations of the four translators above, what does this mean exactly? Isn't
this suggesting that God means to say (in principle), 'if you cannot be fair,
then marry only one, but you can also marry your captives or what you right hand
possess, even if you fear that you cannot be fair...'!!? Does this make any
sense?! And what does "what your right hand possesses mean?" Does the
last part of the verse have the word "captives" or "marry"
in it?! No.
If you say
cite any of the above translations to any English speaking person in the world,
not aquainted with the meaning of Arabic expressions, what are they to make of
that? How are they to understand the intended message of this verse?
Now,
for those who have doubts about the intended meaning of the verse above, please
read the following verse as well, in which God assures any man who may entertain
the idea of marrying more than one woman, thinking he can be just to
several....
[4:129] You can never be equitable in dealing with
more than one wife, no matter how hard you try.Therefore, do not be so biased as
to leave one of them hanging (neither enjoying marriage, nor left to marry
someone else). If you correct this situation and maintain righteousness, GOD is
Forgiver, Most Merciful.
This
proves that the intended meaning of verse 4:3 is strictly to encourage men to
abstain from marrying more than one if they fear being unjust. According to the
translators above, it is suggested that God says 'but you can still marry more
as long as they are your captives or as long as it is what your right hand
possesses.'!!
Thank God for
Rashad Khalifa's translation.
Complaints
about word 4:
[4:24] Also prohibited are the women who are already married, unless they flee
their disbelieving husbands who are at war with you. These are GOD's
commandments to you. All other categories are permitted for you in marriage, so
long as you pay them their due dowries. You shall maintain your morality, by not
committing adultery. Thus, whoever you like among them, you shall pay them the
dowry decreed for them. You commit no error by mutually agreeing to any
adjustments to the dowry. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
The meaning of the word is not mentioned in rk's translation of 4:24
Again, what a good demonstration of the confusion
that arises when people translate the scripture without guidance from God, and
without the ability to convey the intended meaning in appropriate words in the
other language.
All
these translators have stated here that the verse reads that it is forbidden to
marry a woman who is already married, unless your right hand possess her! What
is the intended meaning of this statement? Does this sentence make any sense as
presented here? Please read all variations of this confusion below, then read
Rashad Khalifa's excellent and clear translation above.
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And all married women
(are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hands
possess. It is a decree of Allah for you. Lawful unto you are all beyond
those mentioned, so that ye seek them with your wealth in honest wedlock,
not debauchery. And those of whom ye seek content (by marrying them), give
unto them their portions as a duty. And there is no sin for you in what ye
do by mutual agreement after the duty (hath been done). Lo! Allah is ever
Knower, Wise.
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And all married women
except those whom your right hands possess (this is) Allah's ordinance to
you, and lawful for you are (all women) besides those, provided that you
seek (them) with your property, taking (them) in marriage not committing
fornication. Then as to those whom you profit by, give them their dowries
as appointed; and there is no blame on you about what you mutually agree
after what is appointed; surely Allah is Knowing, Wise.
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And forbidden to you are
married women, except such as your right hands possess. This has ALLAH
enjoined on you. And allowed to you are those beyond that, that you may
seek them by means of your property, marrying them properly and not
committing fornication. And for the benefit you receive from them, give
them their dowries, as fixed, and there is no blame on you what you do by
mutual agreement after the fixing of the dowry. Surely ALLAH is
All-Knowing, Wise.
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Also (prohibited are)
women already married, except those whom your right hands possess: Thus
hath God ordained (Prohibitions) against you: Except for these, all others
are lawful, provided ye seek (them in marriage) with gifts from your
property,- desiring chastity, not lust, seeing that ye derive benefit from
them, give them their dowers (at least) as prescribed; but if, after a
dower is prescribed, agree Mutually (to vary it), there is no blame on
you, and God is All-knowing, All-wise.
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When one reads this verse carefully and in light of
the whole Quran, the intended meaning of what "your right hand
possesses" becomes evident.
[60:10] O you who believe, when believing women
(abandon the enemy and) ask for asylum with you, you shall test them. GOD is
fully aware of their belief. Once you establish that they are believers, you
shall not return them to the disbelievers. They are not lawful to remain
married
to them, nor shall the disbelievers be allowed to marry them. Give back the
dowries that the disbelievers have paid. You commit no error by marrying them,
so long as you pay them their due dowries. Do not keep disbelieving wives (if
they wish to join the enemy). You may ask them for the dowry you had paid, and
they may ask for what they paid. This is GOD's rule; He rules among you. GOD is
Omniscient, Most Wise.
The
expression "what your right hand possesses"
is an Arabic expression that appropriately translates to something that we
"rightfully" (correctly, legally,
in principle, duly, justly, technically) have (possess, own, hold, enjoy) As we
see here in 60:10, women who flee disbelieving husbands are lawful for the
believers to marry as long as they pay back the dowries the disbelievers had
paid, and pay their own dowries to the women.
With
the help of the guided and clear translation by Rashad Khalifa's it is easy to
see the intended meaning of verse 4:24. Imagine if you only had access to the
translations above!! Would you be able to understand the verses as
clearly?
Complaints about word 4:
[4:33] For each of you, we have designated shares from the inheritance left by
the parents and the relatives. Also those related to you through marriage, you
shall give them their due share. GOD witnesses all things
The meaning of the word is not mentioned in rk's translation of 4:33
Please read the translations below,
put your hand on your heart and say honestly if they make sense to you. Then
read Rashad Khalifas translation and thank God for His mercy in providing us
with it.
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And unto each We have
appointed heirs of that which parents and near kindred leave; and as
for those with whom your right hands have made a covenant, give them
their due. Lo! Allah is ever Witness over all things.
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And to every one We have
appointed heirs of what parents and near relatives leave; and as to
those with whom your rights hands have ratified agreements, give them
their portion; surely Allah is a witness over all things.
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And to everyone WE have
appointed heirs to what the parents and their relations leave, and also those
with whom your oaths have ratified a contract. So give them their
portion. Surely, ALLAH watches over all things.
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To (benefit) every one,
We have appointed shares and heirs to property left by parents and
relatives. To those, also, to whom your right hand was pledged,
give their due portion. For truly God is witness to all things.
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The Arabic term (word for word)
"what your right hand possesses" is consistently associated with
lawful and rightful connections and unions (when it does not actually physically
refer to someones right hand).
This
verse, 4:33 reads "right hands" plural. As no man has several
right hands, it is logical that the correct understanding of this verse refers
to the extended family through rightful (lawful) connections, i.e. marriage.
Remember that the whole verse deals with the distribution of an
inheritance.
All the
categories mentioned here, parents, relatives and those related to us through
marriage, we are told should be given "their due", or their "due
portion". As it turns out, these are the only categories in the Quran in
which the size of the share, the due, is determined by God.
[4:12]
You get half of what your wives leave behind, if they had no children. If
they had children, you get one-fourth of what they leave. All this, after
fulfilling any will they had left, and after paying off all debts. They get
one-fourth of what you leave behind, if you had no children. If you had
children, they get one-eighth of what you bequeath. All this, after fulfilling
any will you had left, and after paying off all debts. If the deceased man or
woman was a loner, and leaves two siblings, male or female, each of them gets
one-sixth of the inheritance. If there are more siblings, then they equally
share one-third of the inheritance. All this, after fulfilling any will, and
after paying off all debts, so that no one is hurt. This is a will decreed by
GOD. GOD is Omniscient, Clement.
Thus,
Rashad Khalifa's translation conveys this meaning perfectly clear and absolutely
correctly.
Complaints
about word 4:
[4:36] You shall worship GOD alone - do not associate anything with Him. You
shall regard the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, the related
neighbor, the unrelated neighbor, the close associate, the traveling alien, and
your servants. GOD does not like the arrogant show-offs
The meaning of the word is not mentioned in rk's translation of 4:36
This is not correct. The meaning of
the word is translated to "your servants". Compare this with the
translations below.
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4:36
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And serve Allah. Ascribe
no thing as partner unto Him. (Show) kindness unto parents, and unto near
kindred, and orphans, and the needy, and unto the neighbour who is of kin
(unto you) and the neighbour who is not of kin, and the fellow-traveller
and the wayfarer and (the slaves) whom your right hands possess.
Lo! Allah loveth not such as are proud and boastful,
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And serve Allah and do
not associate any thing with Him and be good to the parents and to the
near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the neighbor of (your) kin
and the alien neighbor, and the companion in a journey and the wayfarer and
those whom your right hands possess; surely Allah does not love him
who is proud, boastful;
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And worship ALLAH and
associate naught with HIM, and show kindness to parents, and to kindred,
and orphans, and the needy, and to the neighbour who is a kinsman and the
neighbour who is a stranger, and the companion by your side, and the
wayfarer, and those whom your right hands possess. Surely, ALLAH
loves not the arrogant and the boastful;
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Serve God, and join not
any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those
in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the
companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right
hands possess: For God loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious;-
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Complaints about word 5:
[16:71] GOD has provided for some of you more than others. Those who are given
plenty would never give their properties to their subordinates to the extent of
making them partners. Would they give up GOD's blessings?
The meaning of the word is not mentioned in rk's translation of 16:71
Again incorrect, the word is
translated to "subordinates."
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And Allah hath favoured
some of you above others in provision. Now those who are more favoured
will by no means hand over their provision to those (slaves) whom their
right hands possess, so that they may be equal with them in respect
thereof. Is it then the grace of Allah that they deny ?
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And Allah has made some
of you excel others in the means of subsistence, so those who are made to
excel do not give away their sustenance to those whom their right hands
possess so that they should be equal therein; is it then the favor of
Allah which they deny?
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And ALLAH has favoured
some of you above others in worldly gifts. But those more favoured will
not restore any part of their worldly gifts to those whom their right
hands possess, so that they may be equal shares in them. Knowing this,
will they still deny the favour of ALLAH ?
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God has bestowed His
gifts of sustenance more freely on some of you than on others: those more
favoured are not going to throw back their gifts to those whom their
right hands possess, so as to be equal in that respect. Will they then
deny the favours of God?
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Who are those that are rightfully
ours, that technically are in our service, that we will not give as much
provisions as we ourselves possess, if not our subordinates?
Just
as we human beings will not give up our power and provisions to others to make
them equal to us, why do some suggest that God would do that? This is what has
in fact happened in all the major religions, where divine powers have been
atttributed to prophets and saints, including the power to help, save and
forgive, powers and rights belonging to God alone.
Complaints
about word 3:
[17:71] The day will come when we summon every people, together with their
record. As for those who are given a record of righteousness, they will read
their record and will not suffer the least injustice
at last the word right has come but the translation is wrong.
"BI-YAMEENIHEE" of 17:71 means in his right hand
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On the day when We shall
summon all men with their record, whoso is given his book in his right
hand - such will read their book and they will not be wronged a shred.
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(Remember) the day when
We will call every people with their Imam; then whoever is given his book
in his right hand, these shall read their book; and they shall not be
dealt with a whit unjustly.
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Call to mind the day
when WE shall summon every people with their Leader. Then whoso shall be
given his Book in his right hand - such will read their book eagerly and
they will not be wronged a whit.
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One day We shall call
together all human beings with their (respective) Imams: those who are
given their record in their right hand will read it (with pleasure), and
they will not be dealt with unjustly in the least.
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Those who are given a record in
their right hand means those who are given a record of righteousness. The
meaning is the same. Rashad's translation makes it more clear.
Listing
of word 2:
[20:17] "What is this in your right hand, Moses?"
This translation is correct. But the other translations above doesn't make any
mention of the word "YAMEEN"
Listing of word 2:
[20:69] "Throw what you hold in your right hand, and it will swallow what
they fabricated. What they fabricated is no more than the scheming of a
magician. The magician's work will not succeed."
again the word "YAMEEN" is translated correctly
Complaints about word 5:
[23:6] Only with their spouses, or those who are rightfully theirs, do they have
sexual relations; they are not to be blamed
wrong translation. rk has translated the word from "right hand" to
"rightfully".
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23:6
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Save from their wives or
the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not
blameworthy,
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Except before their
mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are
not blameable,
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Except from their wives or
what their right hands possess, for then they are not to be blamed;
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Except with those joined
to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands
possess,- for (in their case) they are free from blame,
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As you can see, the misguided
translations above suggest that believers are allowed to have sexual relations
with their slaves or their captives. Is this message in accordance with the rest
of the Quran? That is clearly not the case when we study the Quran carefully, as
it should be studied.
[4:82]
Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from other than GOD, they
would have found in it numerous contradictions.
One
crucial little word often ignored when reading and interpreting the meaning of
this verse is the word OR. That word makes it very clear that
believers are allowed to have sexual relations with their spouses OR what
is "legally theirs". To read more about what this means,read this
article.
Listing of
word 2:
[29:48] You did not read the previous scriptures, nor did you write them with
your hand. In that case, the rejecters would have had reason to harbor doubts
The word translation is correct here.
Listing of word 1:
[34:15] Sheba's homeland used to be a marvel, with two gardens on the right and
the left. Eat from your Lord's provisions, and be appreciative of Him - good
land, and a forgiving Lord
The word translation is correct here.
Complaints about word 1:
[37:93] He then destroyed them
The word is not even mentioned in rk's translation of 37:93
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37:93
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Then he attacked them,
striking with his right hand.
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Then he turned against
them secretly, smiting them with the right hand.
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The he turned upon them,
striking them with the right hand.
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Then did he turn upon
them, striking (them) with the right hand.
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The meaning of "striking or
smiting with the right hand" is to destroy them, as Rashad has correctly
translated.
The same
word is translated in verse 69:45, where we again can see the clear meaning of
the words intended in the verse immediately following.
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Shakir
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Sher
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Yusuf
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69:44
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Had he uttered any other
teachings.
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And if he had fabricated
against Us some of the sayings,
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And if he had forged and
attributed any sayings to US,
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And if the apostle were
to invent any sayings in Our name,
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69:45
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We would
have punished him.
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We would
certainly have seized him by the right hand,
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We
would, surely, have seized him by the right hand,
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We
should certainly seize him by his right hand,
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69:46
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We would have stopped
the revelations to him.
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Then We would certainly
have cut off his aorta.
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And then, surely, WE
would have cut his life-vein,
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And We should certainly
then cut off the artery of his heart:
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The essence of the verse prefectly
conveyed by God's grace, without resorting to word for word translation, which
often sounds nonsensical and is much harder to understand for people who are not
aquainted with Arabic expressions.
Listing
of word 3:
[39:67] They can never fathom the greatness of GOD. The whole earth is within
His fist on the Day of Resurrection. In fact, the universes are folded within
His right hand. Be He glorified; He is much too high above needing any partners.
The word translation is correct
Listing of word 1:
50:17] Two recording (angels), at right and at left, are constantly recording.
The word translation is correct
Complaints about word 1:
[56:27] Those of the right side, will be on the right side.
The word is translated correct but the last half of the verse is 100%
wrong."MAA ASHAABUL YAMEEN" means "what of those on the right
hand?" NOT "will be on the right side"
So if you were to translate this
verse you would write; "Those of the right side, what of those on the right
hand." Does this seriously make sense to you. Would you feel that you have
made this verse justice and conveyed the essence and intended meaning of the
verse by this translation?
The
opinions of 4 other translators, still sadly unable to convey a good
representation of the verse, some addings words, some putting in a question or
exlamation mark - utterly confused.
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56:27
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And those on the right
hand; what of those on the right hand ?
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And the companions of
the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
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Those on the right hand
- how lucky are those on the right hand ! -
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The Companions of the
Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand?
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Thank God for Rashad Khalifa's
translation. This verse is part of a set of verses describing the lower heaven,
for those who are on the right side.
Listing
of word 3:
[69:19] As for the one who receives his record with his right hand, he will say,
"Come read my record
The word translation is correct.
Complaints about word 1:
[69:45] We would have punished him.
No mention of the word.
The intended meaning, that
something bad would have happened to Muhammad had he uttered any other teachings
besides the Quran, is perfectly conveyed here, as you can see below.
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Shakir
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Sher
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Yusuf
Ali
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69:44
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Had he uttered any other
teachings.
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And if he had fabricated
against Us some of the sayings,
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And if he had forged and
attributed any sayings to US,
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And if the apostle were
to invent any sayings in Our name,
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69:45
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We would
have punished him.
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We would
certainly have seized him by the right hand,
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We
would, surely, have seized him by the right hand,
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We
should certainly seize him by his right hand,
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69:46
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We would have stopped
the revelations to him.
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Listing of word word 1:
[74:39] Except for those on the right.
The word translation is correct.
Complaints about word 6:
[90:18] These have deserved happiness
There is no mention of the word in 90:18 translation by rk
Again, Rashad has conveyed the
intended meaning of the words, not translated the verse word for word, which
does not do the verse justice in English.
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Shakir
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Sher
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Yusuf
Ali
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90:18
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Their place will be on
the right hand.
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These are the people of
the right hand.
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These are the people of
the right hand.
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Such are the Companions
of the Right Hand.
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Compare the translation of 56:8, in which the
words appear as well, and how well the meaning is conveyed in English. First
Rashad Khalifa's translation:
[56:7]
You will be stratified into three kinds.
[56:8]
Those who deserved bliss will be in bliss.
[56:9]
Those who deserved misery will be in misery.
[56:10]
Then there is the elite of the elite.
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56:7
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And ye will be three
kinds:
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And you shall be three
sorts.
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And you shall be divided
into three groups:
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And ye shall be sorted
out into three classes.
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56:8
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(First) those on the
right hand; what of those on the right hand ?
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Then (as to) the
companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right
hand!
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Those on the right hand
- how lucky are those on the right hand !
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Then (there will be) the
Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right
Hand?
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56:9
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And (then) those on the
left hand; what of those on the left hand ?
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And (as to) the
companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left
hand!
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And those on the left
hand - how unlucky are those on the left hand !
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And the Companions of
the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand?
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56:10
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And the foremost in the
race, the foremost in the race:
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And the foremost are the
foremost,
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And the foremost; they
are truly the foremost;
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And those Foremost (in
Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).
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Isn't the essence of the verse unchanged? Isn't
the intended meaning of the verse clearer with Rashad Khalifa's translation.
Hand on heart?
Anybody that has been involved in translating
work know that translating the original work word for word to a new language
rarely produces good results. It is a must to master excellent understanding of
both languages and the essence of different expressions used in both, to best be
able to transfer the understanding from one to the other.
Just because the same words are used in
different places, does not mean that their intended nuance and meaning is
exactly the same each time. It depends on the context in which it is written.
Understanding context is key for a succesful translation.
2)"YUBAYYANA" and its other forms which mean "explain"
[4:26] GOD wills to explain things for you, and to guide you through past
precedents, and to redeem you. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
The word translation is correct
[16:39] He will then point out to everyone all the things they had disputed, and
will let those who disbelieved know that they were liars.
The word translation is wrong. The translation rk has used is "point
out" instead of "explain".
Explain means give details,
describe, put in plain words, elucidate, clarify, explicate. Thus, the
choice "point out" is an extremely appropriate and illuminating use of
words.
[16:44] We provided them with the proofs and the scriptures. And we sent down to
you this message, to proclaim for the people everything that is sent down to
them, perhaps they will reflect
Again his translation of the word is wrong. Now rk writes "proclaim"
instead of "explain".
To
say "explain what" or "explain that which" or "make
clear what has been" or "explain clearly to men what is sent for
them" means to let people know what is sent to them. That is the
meaning of the word "proclaim." Thus, again an excellent choice of
words. Proclaim also means declare, state publicly and make known. That is
exactly what this verse explains, that Muhammad was to make known what was sent
down to them.
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With clear proofs and
writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst
explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply
they may reflect.
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With clear arguments and
scriptures; and We have revealed to you the Reminder that you may make
clear to men what has been revealed to them, and that haply they may
reflect.
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With clear Signs and
Scriptures. And WE have sent down to thee the Reminder that thou mayest
explain to mankind that which has been sent down to them, and that they
may reflect.
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(We sent them) with
Clear Signs and Books of dark prophecies; and We have sent down unto thee
(also) the Message; that thou mayest explain clearly to men what is sent
for them, and that they may give thought.
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[16:64] We have revealed this scripture to you, to point out for them what they
dispute, and to provide guidance and mercy for people who believe
Again it is wrong.rk has written "point out" instead of
"explain", the correct meaning.
How
does the choice of words "point out" give a different meaning than
that of the four translators below. The intended meaning of the verse is to say
that the Quran was revealed to clear up things in which there were differences
of opinions. Rashad's translation conveys this very clearly and correctly.
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And We have revealed the
Scripture unto thee only that thou mayst explain unto them that wherein
they differ, and (as) a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe.
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And We have not revealed
to you the Book except that you may make clear to them that about which
they differ, ind (as) a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe.
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And WE have not sent
down to thee the Book except that thou mayest explain to them that
concerning which they have created differences and as a guidance, and
a mercy for a people who believe.
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And We sent down the
Book to thee for the express purpose, that thou shouldst make clear to
them those things in which they differ, and that it should be a guide
and a mercy to those who believe.
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[16:92] Do not be
like the knitter who unravels her strong knitting into piles of flimsy yarn.
This is your example if you abuse the oaths to take advantage of one another.
Whether one group is larger than the other, GOD thus puts you to the test. He
will surely show you on the Day of Resurrection everything you had disputed.
Again it is wrong. Now rk has translated the word as "show" instead of
"explain", the correct meaning.
The
word "show" means - demonstrate, illustrate, give you an idea
about, explain. So what is the problem?
Show
is actually a more appropriate choice of words, as we see in the verses
below:
[55:39] On
that day, no human, nor a jinn, will be asked about his sins.
[55:41]
(This is because) the guilty will be recognized by their looks; they will be
taken by the forelocks and the feet.
[7:46]
A barrier separates them, while the Purgatory is occupied by people who
recognize each side by their looks. They will call the dwellers of Paradise:
"Peace be upon you." They did not enter (Paradise) through wishful
thinking.
[7:48] The dwellers
of the Purgatory will call on people they recognize by their looks, saying,
"Your great numbers did not avail you in any way, nor did your arrogance.
God
will not talk to each and every one of us about the details of our lives. He has
created a system whereby we are informed immediately just by our size and our
appearances. Furthrmore our lives will be played in front of us by our own
hearing, eyes and skins, who will speak up.
[41:20]
Once they get there, their own hearing, eyes, and skins will bear witness to
everything they had done.
[41:21]
They will say to their skins, "Why did you bear witness against us?"
They will reply, "GOD made us speak up; He is the One who causes everything
to speak. He is the One who created you the first time, and now you have been
returned to Him."
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And be not like unto her
who unravelleth the thread, after she hath made it strong, to thin
filaments, making your oaths a deceit between you because of a nation
being more numerous than (another) nation. Allah only trieth you thereby,
and He verily will explain to you on the Day of Resurrection that
wherein ye differed.
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And be not like her who
unravels her yarn, disintegrating it into pieces after she has spun it
strongly. You make your oaths to be means of deceit between you because
(one) nation is more numerous than (another) nation. Allah only tries you
by this; and He will most certainly make clear to you on the
resurrection day that about which you differed.
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And be not like unto her
who cuts up her yarn into pieces after having spun it strong by making
your oaths a means of deceit between you, for fear lest one people become
more powerful than another people. Surely, ALLAH tries you therewith, and
on the Day of Resurrection HE will make clear to you that wherein you
differed.
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And be not like a woman
who breaks into untwisted strands the yarn which she has spun, after it
has become strong. Nor take your oaths to practise deception between
yourselves, lest one party should be more numerous than another: for God
will test you by this; and on the Day of Judgment He will certainly
make clear to you (the truth of) that wherein ye disagree.
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[24:46] We have
sent down to you clarifying revelations, then GOD guides whoever wills (to be
guided) in a straight path.
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Verily We have sent
down revelations and explained them. Allah guideth whom He will unto a
straight path.
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Certainly We have
revealed clear communications, and Allah guides whom He pleases to the
right way.
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WE have indeed sent
down manifest Signs. And ALLAH guides whom HE pleases to the right
path.
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We have indeed sent
down signs that make things manifest: and God guides whom He wills to
a way that is straight.
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3)"FASAADH" in it's various forms which means "corruption"
[2:251] They defeated them by GOD's leave, and David killed Goliath. GOD gave
him kingship and wisdom, and taught him as He willed. If it were not for GOD's
support of some people against others, there would be chaos on earth. But GOD
showers His grace upon the people.
rk has used chaos as the word translation in 2:251
There is already corruption on earth. In fact the
earth is full of corruption. The proper translation of the intended meaning here
is, as translated by Rashad, chaos.
Chaos = disorder, confusion, anarchy, disarray,
turmoil, madness, mess.
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So they routed them by
Allah's leave and David slew Goliath; and Allah gave him the kingdom and
wisdom, and taught him of that which He willeth. And if Allah had not
repelled some men by others the earth would have been corrupted.
But Allah is a Lord of Kindness to (His) creatures.
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So they put them to
flight by Allah's permission. And Dawood slew Jalut, and Allah gave him
kingdom and wisdom, and taught him of what He pleased. And were it not for
Allah's repelling some men with others, the earth would certainly be in
a state of disorder; but Allah is Gracious to the creatures.
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So they routed them by
the command of ALLAH, and David slew Jalut, and ALLAH gave him sovereignty
and wisdom and taught him of what HE pleased. And had not ALLAH repelled
some men by others, the earth would be full of mischief. But ALLAH
is the Lord of grace to all peoples.
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By God's will they
routed them; and David slew Goliath; and God gave him power and wisdom and
taught him whatever (else) He willed. And did not God Check one set of
people by means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief:
But God is full of bounty to all the worlds.
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[3:63] If they turn away, then GOD is fully aware of the evildoers.
now rk has translated the word into "evildoers"
Excellent move and choice of words.
Those who are misbehave, are naughty, bring trouble, corrupt and rebel
(all meanings of doing mischief) are doers of evil. Thus, again, excellent
choice of words which gives a much better understanding of the verse.
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And if they turn away,
then lo! Allah is Aware of (who are) the corrupters.
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But if they turn back,
then surely Allah knows the mischief-makers.
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But if they turn away,
then remember that ALLAH fully knows the mischief-makers.
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But if they turn back,
God hath full knowledge of those who do mischief.
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[5:32] Because of this, we decreed for the Children of Israel that anyone who
murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall
be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who spares a life, it shall be
as if he spared the lives of all the people. Our messengers went to them with
clear proofs and revelations, but most of them, after all this, are still
transgressing.
This time rk has used "horrendous crimes" as the translation
If you read the part that
immediately follows the word, "it shall be as if he murdered all the
people," you should be able to understand that a just and intended
representation of this word in this verse is not 'corruption' or 'spreading
mishief or "creating disorder"', but things more serious than
that.
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For that cause We
decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being
for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be
as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it
shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. Our messengers came
unto them of old with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), but
afterwards lo! many of them became prodigals in the earth.
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For this reason did We
prescribe to the children of Israel that whoever slays a soul, unless it
be for manslaughter or for mischief in the land, it is as though he
slew all men; and whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept alive
all men; and certainly Our apostles came to them with clear arguments, but
even after that many of them certainly act extravagantly in the land.
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On account of this, WE
prescribed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killed a person -
unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the
land - it shall be as if he killed all mankind; and whoso saved a life, it
shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. And our Messengers
came to them with clear Signs, Yet even after that, many of them commit
excesses in the land.
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On that account: We
ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person - unless
it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would
be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would
be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came
to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them
continued to commit excesses in the land.
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The verse that immediately follows, which is the
verse you've listed below, actually proves it.
[5:33] The just retribution for those who fight GOD and His messenger, and
commit horrendous crimes, is to be killed, or crucified, or to have their hands
and feet cut off on alternate sides, or to be banished from the land. This is to
humiliate them in this life, then they suffer a far worse retribution in the
Hereafter
This time also rk has used "horrendous crimes" as the translation
Again, thank God for Rashad
Khalifa's translation. According to the translators below those who strive to
corrupt and make mischief and create disorder in the land, should be killed. Who
will then decide what is to be considered corruption, creating disorder and
making mischief?! This explains the tremendously miserable state in which God's
law is applied in many traditional Muslims countries, in which the death penalty
is issued left to right. May God protect us.
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The only reward of those
who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption
in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have
their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out
of the land. Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the
Hereafter theirs will be an awful doom;
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The punishment of those
who wage war against Allah and His apostle and strive to make mischief
in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or
their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they
should be imprisoned; this shall be as a disgrace for them in this world,
and in the hereafter they shall have a grievous chastisement,
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The only reward of
those, who wage war against ALLAH and HIS Messenger and strive to
create disorder in the land, is that they be slain or crucified or
their hands and feet be cut off on account of their enmity, or they be
expelled from the land. That shall be a disgrace for them in this world,
and in the Hereafter they shall have a great punishment;
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The punishment of those
who wage war against God and His Apostle, and strive with might and
main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or
the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the
land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is
theirs in the Hereafter;
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Whatever you want to call it, when
it comes to breaking God's laws and thus creating trouble for others, God makes
a distinction between doing so and destroying lives, and doing so and destroy
properties.
[2:205] As soon as he leaves, he roams the earth
corruptingly, destroying properties and lives. GOD does not love corruption.
As
for the death penalty, God is very clear, that it can only be applied
when someone has deprived another of their life. The perpetrator is known, the
victim is known, they are of the same sex and social status for it to even be
considered to be applied. AND, a pardon and compensation is actually encouraged
instead.
[2:178] O you who believe, equivalence is the law
decreed for you when dealing with murder - the free for the free, the slave for
the slave, the female for the female. If one is pardoned by the victim's kin, an
appreciative response is in order, and an equitable compensation shall be paid.
This is an alleviation from your Lord and mercy. Anyone who transgresses beyond
this incurs a painful retribution.
Another
verse to support that in applying justice when it comes to crimes against our
properties and our lives, equivalence is the main rule that should always be
applied.
[2:179] Equivalence is a life saving law for you, O
you who possess intelligence, that you may be righteous.
It is NOT equivalence to kill someone because you
lost some property because of them. People who steal for example, should of
course not be killed, but somehow publicly marked. To read more, click
here.
An example of
a crime that fall under the category of horrendous is explained in the following
verse:
[18:74] So they went. When they met a young boy, he killed him. He said, "Why
did you kill such an innocent person, who did not kill another person? You have committed something horrendous."
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So they twain journeyed
on till, when they met a lad, he slew him. (Moses) said: What! Hast thou
slain an innocent soul who hath slain no man ? Verily thou hast done a
horrid thing.
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So they went on until,
when they met a boy, he slew him. (Musa) said: Have you slain an innocent
person otherwise than for manslaughter? Certainly you have done an evil
thing.
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So they journeyed on
till when they met a young boy; he slew him. Moses said, `What ! hast thou
slain an innocent person without his having slain anyone ! Surely, thou
hast done a hideous thing.'
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Then they proceeded:
until, when they met a young man, he slew him. Moses said: "Hast thou
slain an innocent person who had slain none? Truly a foul (unheard of)
thing hast thou done!"
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[5:64] The Jews even said, "GOD's hand is tied down!" It is their
hands that are tied down. They are condemned for uttering such a blasphemy.
Instead, His hands are wide open, spending as He wills. For certain, your Lord's
revelations to you will cause many of them to plunge deeper into transgression
and disbelief. Consequently, we have committed them to animosity and hatred
among themselves until the Day of Resurrection. Whenever they ignite the flames
of war, GOD puts them out. They roam the earth wickedly, and GOD dislikes the
evildoers
Now rk has used "evil doers" as the word translation
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The Jews say: Allah's
hand is fettered. Their hands are fettered and they are accursed for
saying so. Nay, but both His hands are spread out wide in bounty. He
bestoweth as He will. That which hath been revealed unto thee from thy
Lord is certain to increase the contumacy and disbelief of many of them,
and We have cast among them enmity and hatred till the Day of
Resurrection. As often as they light a fire for war, Allah extinguisheth
it. Their effort is for corruption in the land, and Allah loveth not corrupters.
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And the Jews say: The
hand of Allah is tied up! Their hands shall be shackled and they shall be
cursed for what they say. Nay, both His hands are spread out, He expends
as He pleases; and what has been revealed to you from your Lord will
certainly make many of them increase in inordinacy and unbelief; and We
have put enmity and hatred among them till the day of resurrection;
whenever they kindle a fire for war Allah puts it out, and they strive to
make mischief in the land; and Allah does not love the mischief-makers.
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And the Jews say,
`ALLAH's hand is tied up.' Their own hands shall be tied up and they shall
be cursed for what they say. Nay, both HIS hands are wide open. HE spends
as HE pleases. And what has been sent down to thee from thy Lord will most
surely increase many of them in rebellion and disbelief. And WE have cast
among them enmity and hatred till the Day of Resurrection. Whenever they
kindle a fire for war, ALLAH extinguishes it. And they strive to create
disorder in the earth, and ALLAH love not those who create disorder.
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The Jews say:
"God's hand is tied up." Be their hands tied up and be they
accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands are widely
outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But
the revelation that cometh to thee from God increaseth in most of them
their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. Amongst them we have placed
enmity and hatred till the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the
fire of war, God doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief
on earth. And God loveth not those who do mischief.
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Again, all these descriptions are covered by the
excellent choice of words - evil-doers.
[7:86] "Refrain from blocking every path, seeking to repel those who
believe from the path of GOD, and do not make it crooked. Remember that you used
to be few and He multiplied your number. Recall the consequences for the wicked.
This timed rk has used "wicked" as the word translation.
Very good choice of words, as
"wicked" covers all the descriptions below. Wicked = evil, bad wrong,
immoral, sinful, immpious, etc.
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Lurk not on every road to
threaten (wayfarers), and to turn away from Allah's path him who
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`And sit not on every path,
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"And squat not on every
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[7:103] After (those messengers,) we sent Moses with our signs to Pharaoh and
his people, but they transgressed. Note the consequences for the wicked.
This timed also rk has used "wicked" as the word translation.
See comment for the verse above.
[8:73] Those who disbelieved are allies of one another. Unless you keep these
commandments, there will be chaos on earth, and terrible corruption.
at last the original translation "corruption" has occurred in rk's
translation of 8:73
And the meaning, as in all the previous verse, are
conveyed in an oustanding manner. Clear, concise and in the most efficient
way.
[10:40] Some of them believe (in this scripture), while others disbelieve in it.
Your Lord is fully aware of the evildoers.
This time rk used "evildoers" as the translation
See
comments for verse 7:86 above.
[11:85] "O my people, you
shall give full measure and full weight, equitably. Do not cheat the people out
of their rights, and do not roam the earth corruptingly.
This time "corruptingly" has occurred.
Cheating people out of their rights, IS behaving
corruptingly. Very good translation.
[11:116] If only some of those among the previous generations possessed enough
intelligence to forbid evil! Only a few of them deserved to be saved by us. As
for the transgressors, they were preoccupied with their material luxuries; they
were guilty.
This time rk used "evil" as the word translation.
Again,
fantastic choice of word. Evil covers all the nuances in the words chosen below,
and more, which gives a deeper understanding of the verse. Evil = wickedness,
sin, vice, immorality, malice, ill will, etc.
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If only there had been
among the generations before you men possessing a remnant (of good sense) to
warn (their people) from corruption in the earth, as did a few of
those whom We saved from them! The wrong-doers followed that by which they
were made sapless, and were guilty.
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But why were there not
among the generations before you those possessing understanding, who should
have forbidden the making of mischief in the earth, except a few of
those whom We delivered from among them? And those who were unjust went
after what they are made to enjoy of plenty, and they were guilty.
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Why, then, were there
not among the generations before you persons possessed of understanding, who
would have forbidden corruption in the earth, except a few among them
whom WE saved ? But the wrongdoers pursued the enjoyment of the good
things which they were given in plenty, and they became guilty.
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Why were there not,
among the generations before you, persons possessed of balanced good
sense, prohibiting (men) from mischief in the earth - except a few
among them whom We saved (from harm)? But the wrong-doers pursued the
enjoyment of the good things of life which were given them, and persisted
in sin.
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[16:88] Those who disbelieve and repel from the path of GOD, we augment their
retribution by adding more retribution, due to their transgressions
This time rk has used "transgressions" as the word translation.
Again,
fantastic choice of words. And as with many Arabic words, they do not only
convey one limited nuance or meaning, but a broad and at the same time very
specific understanding. Some English words represent that better than others.
"Transgression" instead of "mischief" and
"corruption" is an example of that. Transgression is a very wide word,
yet covers both mischief and corruption. Transgression = wrongdoing,
misbehaviour, disobedience, sin, offence, unlawful behaviour, misconduct,
etc.
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For those who disbelieve
and debar (men) from the way of Allah, We add doom to doom because they wrought
corruption,
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(As for) those who
disbelieve and turn away from Allah's way, We will add chastisement to
their chastisement because they made mischief.
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As for those who
disbelieve and turn men away from the way of ALLAH, WE will add punishment
to their punishment because they made mischief.
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Those who reject God and
hinder (men) from the Path of God - for them will We add Penalty to
Penalty; for that they used to spread mischief.
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[17:4] We addressed the Children of Israel in the scripture: "You will
commit gross evil on earth, twice. You are destined to fall into great heights
of arrogance.
This time rk has used "gross sin" as the word translation.
The
other translations compared to Rashad's excellent translation speaks for
themselves.
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And We decreed for the
Children of Israel in the Scripture: Ye verily will work corruption
in the earth twice, and ye will become great tyrants.
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And We had made known to
the children of Israel in the Book: Most certainly you will make
mischief in the land twice, and most certainly you will behave
insolently with great insolence.
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And WE had clearly
conveyed to the Children of Israel in the Book:`You will surely do great
mischief in the land twice, and you will surely become excessively
overbearing.'
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And We gave (Clear)
Warning to the Children of Israel in the Book, that twice would they do
mischief on the earth and be elated with mighty arrogance (and twice
would they be punished)!
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[23:71] Indeed, if the truth conformed to their wishes, there would be chaos in
the heavens and the earth; everything in them would be corrupted. We have given
them their proof, but they are disregarding their proof.
This time rk has used "corrupted" as the word translation which is
correct.
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And if the Truth had
followed their desires, verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is
therein had been corrupted. Nay, We have brought them their
Reminder, but from their Reminder they now turn away.
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And should the truth
follow their low desires, surely the heavens and the earth and all those
who are therein would have perished. Nay! We have brought to them
their reminder, but from their reminder they turn aside.
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And if the truth had
followed their desires, verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is
therein would have been corrupted. Nay, WE have brought them their
admonition, but from their own admonition they now turn aside.
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If the Truth had been in
accord with their desires, truly the heavens and the earth, and all beings
therein would have been in confusion and corruption! Nay, We have
sent them their admonition, but they turn away from their admonition.
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[26:152] "Who commit evil, not
good works."
This time rk has used "evil" as the word translation
The verse preceeding 26:152 reads:
[26:151] "Do not obey the transgressors.
Read
the translations below and judge for yourselves how well you think
"evil" conveys the intended meaning of the verse.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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26:152
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Who spread corruption
in the earth, and reform not.
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Who make mischief
in the land and do not act aright.
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`Who create disorder
in the earth, and do not promote order and security.'
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"Who make
mischief in the land, and mend not (their ways)."
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[28:4] Pharaoh turned into a tyrant
on earth, and discriminated against some people. He persecuted a helpless group
of them, slaughtering their sons, while sparing their daughters. He was indeed
wicked.
This time rk has used "wicked"
Compare
this excellent choice of words with the clumsy translations below.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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28:4
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Lo! Pharaoh exalted
himself in the earth and made its people castes. A tribe among them he
oppressed, killing their sons and sparing their women. Lo! he was of those
who work corruption.
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Surely Firon exalted
himself in the land and made its people into parties, weakening one party
from among them; he slaughtered their sons and let their women live;
surely he was one of the mischief-makerss.
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Verily, Pharaoh behaved
arrogantly in the earth, and divided the people thereof into sections; he
sought to weaken one section of them, slaughtering their sons and sparing
their women. Certainly, he was one of the mischief-makers.
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Truly Pharaoh elated
himself in the land and broke up its people into sections, depressing a
small group among them: their sons he slew, but he kept alive their
females: for he was indeed a maker of mischief.
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[28:77] "Use the provisions
bestowed upon you by GOD to seek the abode of the Hereafter, without neglecting
your share in this world. Be charitable, as GOD has been charitable towards you.
Do not keep on corrupting the earth. GOD does not love the corruptors."
This time the word translation is "corruptors" which is correct.
Just for comparison, enclosing four other
translations below, so that you can see how clear and straightforward Rashad
Khalifa's translation is.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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28:77
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But seek the abode of
the Hereafter in that which Allah hath given thee and neglect not thy
portion of the world, and be thou kind even as Allah hath been kind to
thee, and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not
corrupters,
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And seek by means of
what Allah has given you the future abode, and do not neglect your portion
of this world, and do good (to others) as Allah has done good to you, and
do not seek to make mischief in the land, surely Allah does not love
the mischief-makers.
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`And seek, in that which
ALLAH has given thee, the Home of the Hereafter; and neglect not thy lot
in this world; and do good to others as ALLAH has done good to thee; And
seek not to create mischief in the land. Verily, ALLAH loves not those
who create mischief;'
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"But seek, with the
(wealth) which God has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor
forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as God has been good
to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for God loves
not those who do mischief."
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[28:83] We reserve the abode of the
Hereafter for those who do not seek exaltation on earth, nor corruption. The
ultimate victory belongs to the righteous.
This time also the word translation "corruption" is correct.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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28:83
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As for that Abode of the
Hereafter We assign it unto those who seek not oppression in the earth, nor
yet corruption. The sequel is for those who ward off (evil).
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(As for) that future
abode, We assign it to those who have no desire to exalt themselves in the
earth nor to make mischief and the good end is for those who guard
(against evil)
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This is the home of the
Hereafter. WE give it to those who seek not self-exaltation in the earth, nor
corruption. And the good end is for the righteous.
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That Home of the
Hereafter We shall give to those who intend not high- handedness or
mischief on earth: and the end is (best) for the righteous
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[29:30] He said, "My Lord,
grant me victory over these wicked people."
rk has translated the word into "wicked people".
"Folk
who work corruption", "mischievous people", "people who do
mischief" ARE by defintion "wicked people." Just because a
translator has used a better synonym, doesn't make it wrong.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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29:30
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He said: My Lord! Give
me victory over folk who work corruption.
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He said: My Lord! help
me against the mischievous people.
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He said, `Help me, my
Lord, against the wicked people.'
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He said: "O my
Lord! help Thou me against people who do mischief!"
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[30:41] Disasters have spread
throughout the land and sea, because of what the people have committed. He thus
lets them taste the consequences of some of their works, that they may return
(to the right works).
This time rk used "Disasters" instead of "corruption" the
original correct translation.
Corruption
appears because of what men have done...? This interpretation doesn't make
sense! Corruption IS what men do. Disasters are consequences of the corruption
and evil men do. That is what Rashad's translation is the better choice, again.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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30:41
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Corruption doth appear
on land and sea because of (the evil) which men's hands have done, that He
may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that
they may return.
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Corruption has appeared
in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of men have wrought,
that He may make them taste a part of that which they have done, so that
they may return.
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Corruption have spread
on land and sea because of what men's hands has wrought, that HE may make
them taste the fruit of some of their doings, so that they may turn back
from evil.
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Mischief has appeared on
land and sea because of (the meed) that the hands of men have earned, that
(God) may give them a taste of some of their deeds: in order that they may
turn back (from Evil).
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[38:28] Shall we treat those who
believe and lead a righteous life as we treat those who commit evil on earth?
Shall we treat the righteous as we treat the wicked?
This time rk has used "evil" as the word translation
The
word "evil" covers all the words chosen by the translators below, and
offers and better, wider and deeper representation of the intended meaning of
the verse. The words "corruption" and "mischief" are
limited, while "evil" covers all doings that are the opposite of good,
which is what the verse intends to point out, that there is a difference in how
people who do evil are treated, compared to people who do good. Clear enough?
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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38:28
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Shall We treat those who
believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the
earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked ?
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Shall We treat those who
believe and do good like the mischief-makers in the earth? Or shall
We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?
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Shall WE treat those who
believe and do good works like those who act corruptly in the earth
? Shall WE treat the righteous like the wicked ?
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Shall We treat those who
believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do
mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the
same as those who turn aside from the right?
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[47:22] Is it also your intention
that as soon as you leave you will commit evil and mistreat your relatives?
rk has again used "evil" as the word translation.
Please
see comment for verse above regarding the word "evil", which is a much
better and wider and thus more appropriate representation of the intended
meaning.
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Verse
No
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Pickthall
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Shakir
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Sher
Ali
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Yusuf
Ali
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47:22
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Would ye then, if ye
were given the command, work corruption in the land and sever your
ties of kinship ?
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But if you held command,
you were sure to make mischief in the land and cut off the ties of
kinship!
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Would you not then, if
you are placed in authority, create disorder in the land and sever
your ties of kinship ?
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Then, is it to be
expected of you, if ye were put in authority, that ye will do mischief
in the land, and break your ties of kith and kin?
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Rk uses what ever word he intends
to, to make people who do not know arabic believe what he says. No other
translation such as the translation by Mohammad Marmaduke Pikthall or Yusuf Ali
supports his claims.
As you,
the reader can ses here, this is a very general statement by this person
presenting these challenges. Enough exampels of both Pikthall's and Ali's
translations have been presented to you in this article, all the way through,
for you to make that comparison and evaluate that general claim, that "no
other tranalsation.... supports his claims". What exactly those
"claims" are, and how following Rashad Khalifa's translation would
make him practice his religion any differently, is of course left unsaid. He
simply does not like the words and synonyms chosen by Rashad.
Only
you can judge for yourselves what the integrity and quality of Rashad's work is
based on the information at hand.
He has invented his own wrong
translation to fool people into beleiving everything he says.
Again,
believe what exactly? What verses is it that Rashad has translated so poorly in
your opinion that it changes the whole intended meaning and message of the
Quran, to in turn divert people's behavior in the wrong way?
Any
sincere reader will realize after witnessing the examples above, that no other
translator have been able to convey the essence of God's message in the Quran as
clearly and as straightforward as Rashad Khalifa.
When
on reads other translations one is left with strange and unclear wordings at
best, contradictions and direct misrepresentations of the meaning at worst.
In
part two I would look into some very important verses which rk has changed to
help support his false claims. My next article will be a whole challenge to all
submitters to prove me wrong.This article is enough to realize what a big fraud
and lier mr rk PHd truely is.
This article has been very helpful in exposing how flimsy your excuses
are for disregarding the Quranic message. Because that is in reality what you
are really running away from, not from Rashad Khalifa. Rashad Khalifa was
nothing more than a tool God used to expose and proclaim to the world that Islam
as the world knows it today has been corrupted beyond recognition.
We
invite you to come clean and list exactly what parts of your religious practices
and beliefs you believe to be relevant for your salvation, that you think Rashad
misrepresented in his preachings and material. Focus on the message for some
time, rather than the person.