P:  And even if thou broughtest unto those who have received the Scripture all kinds of portents, they would not follow thy qiblah, nor canst thou be a follower of their qiblah; nor are some of them followers of the qiblah of others.  And if thou shouldst follow their desires after the knowledge which hath come unto thee, then surely wert thou of the evil-doers.

S:  And even if you bring to those who have been given the Book every sign they would not follow your qiblah, nor can you be a follower of their qiblah, neither are they the followers of each other’s qiblah, and if you follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, then you shall most surely be among the unjust.

002.146 Y:  The people of the Book know this as they know their own sons; but some of them conceal the truth which they themselves know.

P:  Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise (this revelation) as they recognise their sons.  But lo! a party of them knowingly conceal the truth.

S:  Those whom We have given the Book recognize him as they recognize their sons, and a party of them most surely conceal the truth while they know (it).

002.147 Y:  The Truth is from thy Lord; so be not at all in doubt.

P:  It is the Truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who waver.

S:  The truth is from your Lord, therefore you should not be of the doubters.

002.148 Y:  To each is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive together (as in a race) Towards all that is good.  Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you Together.  For Allah Hath power over all things.

P:  And each one hath a goal toward which he turneth; so vie with one another in good works.  Wheresoever ye may be, Allah will bring you all together.  Lo!  Allah is Able to do all things.

S:  And every one has a direction to which he should turn, therefore hasten to (do) good works; wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.

002.149 Y:  From whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in the direction of the sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from the Lord.  And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.

P:  And whencesoever thou comest forth (for prayer, O Muhammad) turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship.  Lo! it is the Truth from thy Lord.  Allah is not unaware of what ye do.

S:  And from whatsoever place you come forth, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque; and surely it is the very truth from your Lord, and Allah is not at all heedless of what you do.

002.150 Y:  So from whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in the direction of the sacred Mosque; and wheresoever ye are, Turn your face thither:  that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people, except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not, but fear Me; and that I may complete My favours on you, and ye May (consent to) be guided;