English Translation of Verses
English Translation by Muhammad Shameem, Mohammad Wali Raazi and Muhammad Taqi Usmani:
Say, “The truth is: Allah is One. Allah is Besought of all, needing none. He neither begot anyone, nor he was begotten. And equal to Him has never been any one.”
English Translation by Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall:
Say: He is Allah, the One! Allah, the eternally Besought of all! He begetteth not nor is he begotten. And there is none comparable unto Him.
English Translation by Yusuf Ali:.
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none comparable unto Him.
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