Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - 2:2
al-Baqarah - The Cow
Verse: 2



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Roman Translition of the Arabic Source
Transliteration Thalika alkitabu la rayba feehi hudan lilmuttaqeena

Generally Accepted Translations of the Meaning
Muhammad Asad THIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it is [meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious.
M. M. Pickthall This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil).
Shakir This Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who guard (against evil).
Yusuf Ali This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
[Al-Muntakhab] This Book -the Quran- in which Providence is the Guide, occasions no, doubt and represents the spirit of truth guiding into all truth; it guides those: who entertain the profound reverence dutiful to Allah,
[Progressive Muslims] This is the Scripture in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous.
Abdel Haleem This is the Scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God,
Abdul Majid Daryabadi This Book whereof there is no doubt, is a guidance unto the God-fearing.
Ahmed Ali That The Book no doubt/suspicion in it, (it is) guidance to the fearing and obeying.
Aisha Bewley That is the Book, without any doubt. It contains guidance for those who have taqwa:
Ali Ünal This is the (most honored, matchless) Book: there is no doubt about it (its Divine authorship and that it is a collection of pure truths throughout). A guidance for the God-revering, pious who keep their duty to God.
Ali Quli Qara'i This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, a guidance to the Godwary,
Amatul Rahman Omar This is the only perfect Book, wanting in naught, containing nothing doubtful, harmful or destructive, there is no false charge in it. It is a guidance for those who guard against evil;
Hamid S. Aziz This is the Book! There is no doubt therein; a guide to the pious,
Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali That is the Book, there is no suspicion about it, a guidance to the pious.
Muhammad Sarwar There is no doubt that this book is a guide for the pious;
Muhammad Taqi Usmani This Book has no doubt in it - a guidance for the God-fearing,
Shabbir Ahmed Allah's Guidance is right before you in the form of this noble Book, recorded by the most honorable scribes appointed by the Messenger (80:13-16). The Almighty Himself guarantees the Truth of this Revelation, its explanation and its preservation. And you will find it free of all contradiction ((4:82), (10:37), (15:9), (29:49), (32:2), (52:2-3), (75:17-19)). Therefore, there is absolutely no question or any doubt about the authority and authenticity of this Glorious Scripture. And, you will soon notice as you proceed, that this Book leaves no lingering doubts in a seeking mind. If you remember that this is a Book of guidance, and hence, treat it as such, the hard fact will dawn upon you that this is The Path-finding Guide for all those who wish to journey through life in blissful honor and security.
Syed Vickar Ahamed This is the Book: In it is guidance, without doubt, for those who fear Allah;
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International) This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah -
Farook Malik HIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it - is [meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious

Controversial, deprecated, or status undetermined works
Bijan Moeinian This book [which in its entirety is <u>the</u> word of God] without any doubt, is the guidance for God-fearing people.
Faridul Haque This is the exalted Book (the Qur’an), in which there is no place for doubt; a guidance for the pious.
Hasan Al-Fatih Qaribullah That is the (Holy) Book, where there is no doubt. It is a guidance for the cautious (of evil and Hell).
Maulana Muhammad Ali This Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who keep their duty,
Muhammad Ahmed - Samira This is The Book free of doubt and involution, a guidance for those who preserve themselves from evil and follow the straight path,
Sher Ali This is a perfect Book; there is no doubt in it; it is a guidance for the righteous,
Yusuf Ali (org.) This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear God;
Rashad Khalifa This scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous;

Non-Muslim and/or Orientalist works
Arthur John Arberry That is the Book, wherein is no doubt, a guidance to the godfearing
Edward Henry Palmer That is the book! there is no doubt therein; a guide to the pious,
George Sale There is no doubt in this book; it is a direction to the pious,
John Medows Rodwell No doubt is there about this Book: It is a guidance to the God-fearing,

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