Chapter1
This surah praises the Quraysh for their historical role in safeguarding the Kaaba and facilitating pilgrimage, acknowledging their contribution to the sanctity of Meccan worship.
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King James Version (1611)
The most influential English translation ever made. Sometimes archaic, but the standard PD English text.
Translators commissioned by King James I of England, 1604–1611
For the accustomed security of the Quraysh 2Their accustomed security [in] the caravan of winter and summer 3Let them worship the Lord of this House 4Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear
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1لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيۡشٍ 2إِۦلَٰفِهِمۡ رِحۡلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيۡفِ 3فَلۡيَعۡبُدُواْ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلۡبَيۡتِ 4ٱلَّذِيٓ أَطۡعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٖ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنۡ خَوۡفِۭ
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