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2. Al-Baqarah
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In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful. |
| 1. |

Alif-Lâm-Mîm. [These letters are one of the
miracles of the Qur'ân and none but Allâh (Alone) knows
their meanings]. |
| 2. |

This is the Book (the Qur'ân), whereof there is no
doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqûn
[the pious and righteous persons who fear Allâh much
(abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He
has forbidden) and love Allâh much (perform all kinds of
good deeds which He has ordained)]. |
| 3. |

Who believe in the Ghaib [] and
perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât),
[] and spend out of what we have
provided for them [i.e. give Zakât [],
spend on themselves, their parents, their children,
their wives, etc., and also give charity to the poor and
also in Allâh's Cause - Jihâd, etc.]. |
| 4. |

And who believe in (the Qur'ân and the Sunnah)
[] which has been sent down (revealed) to you
(Muhammad Peace be upon him ) and in [the Taurât (Torah)
and the Injeel (Gospel), etc.] which were sent down
before you and they believe with certainty in the
Hereafter. (Resurrection, recompense of their good and
bad deeds, Paradise and Hell, etc.). |
| 5. |

They are on (true) guidance from their Lord, and they
are the successful. |
| 6. |

Verily, those who disbelieve, it is the same to them
whether you (O Muhammad Peace be upon him ) warn them or
do not warn them, they will not believe. |
| 7. |

Allâh has set a seal on their hearts and on their
hearings, (i.e. they are closed from accepting Allâh's
Guidance), and on their eyes there is a covering. Theirs
will be a great torment. |
| 8. |

And of mankind, there are some (hypocrites) who say: "We
believe in Allâh and the Last Day" while in fact they
believe not. |
| 9. |

They (think to) deceive Allâh and those who believe,
while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it)
not! |
| 10. |

In their hearts is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy)
and Allâh has increased their disease. A painful torment
is theirs because they used to tell lies. |
| 11. |

And when it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the
earth," they say: "We are only peacemakers." |
| 12. |

Verily! They are the ones who make mischief, but they
perceive not. |
| 13. |

And when it is said to them (hypocrites): "Believe as
the people (followers of Muhammad Peace be upon him ,
Al-Ansâr and Al-Muhajirûn) have believed,"
they say: "Shall we believe as the fools have believed?"
Verily, they are the fools, but they know not. |
| 14. |

And when they meet those who believe, they say: "We
believe," but when they are alone with their Shayâtin
(devils - polytheists, hypocrites, etc.), they say:
"Truly, we are with you; verily, we were but mocking." |
| 15. |

Allâh mocks at them and gives them increase in their
wrong-doings to wander blindly. |
| 16. |

These are they who have purchased error for guidance, so
their commerce was profitless. And they were not guided. |
| 17. |

Their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindled a
fire; then, when it lighted all around him, Allâh took
away their light and left them in darkness. (So) they
could not see. |
| 18. |

They are deaf, dumb, and blind, so they return not (to
the Right Path). |
| 19. |

Or like a rainstorm from the sky, wherein is darkness,
thunder, and lightning. They thrust their fingers in
their ears to keep out the stunning thunderclap for fear
of death. But Allâh ever encompasses the disbelievers
(i.e. Allâh will gather them all together). |
| 20. |

The lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever
it flashes for them, they walk therein, and when
darkness covers them, they stand still. And if Allâh
willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their
sight. Certainly, Allâh has power over all things. |
| 21. |

O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allâh), Who created you
and those who were before you so that you may become
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 22. |

Who has made the earth a resting place for you, and the
sky as a canopy, and sent down water (rain) from the sky
and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for
you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allâh (in worship)
while you know (that He Alone has the right to be
worshipped). [] |
| 23. |

And if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) are in
doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the
Qur'ân) to Our slave (Muhammad Peace be upon him ), then
produce a Sûrah (chapter) of the like thereof and
call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides
Allâh, if you are truthful. |
| 24. |

But if you do it not, and you can never do it, then fear
the Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, prepared
for the disbelievers. |
| 25. |

And give glad tidings to those who believe and do
righteous good deeds, that for them will be Gardens
under which rivers flow (Paradise). Every time they will
be provided with a fruit therefrom, they will say: "This
is what we were provided with before," and they will be
given things in resemblance (i.e. in the same form but
different in taste) and they shall have therein
Azwâjun Mutahharatun []
(purified mates or wives), (having no menses, stools,
urine, etc.) and they will abide therein forever. |
| 26. |

Verily, Allâh is not ashamed to set forth a parable even
of a mosquito or so much more when it is bigger (or less
when it is smaller) than it. And as for those who
believe, they know that it is the Truth from their Lord,
but as for those who disbelieve, they say: "What did
Allâh intend by this parable?" By it He misleads many,
and many He guides thereby. And He misleads thereby only
those who are Al-Fâsiqûn (the rebellious,
disobedient to Allâh). [] |
| 27. |

Those who break Allâh's Covenant after ratifying it, and
sever what Allâh has ordered to be joined (as regards
Allâh's Religion of Islâmic Monotheism, and to practise
its legal laws on the earth and also as regards keeping
good relations with kith and kin []),
and do mischief on earth, it is they who are the losers. |
| 28. |

How can you disbelieve in Allâh? Seeing that you were
dead and He gave you life. Then He will give you death,
then again will bring you to life (on the Day of
Resurrection) and then unto Him you will return. |
| 29. |

He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. Then
He Istawâ (rose over) towards the heaven and made
them seven heavens and He is the All-Knower of
everything. |
| 30. |

And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels:
"Verily, I am going to place (mankind) generations after
generations on earth." They said: "Will You place
therein those who will make mischief therein and shed
blood, - while we glorify You with praises and thanks
(Exalted be You above all that they associate with You
as partners) and sanctify You." He (Allâh) said: "I know
that which you do not know." |
| 31. |

And He taught Adam all the names (of everything)
[], then He showed them to the angels and
said, "Tell Me the names of these if you are truthful." |
| 32. |

They (angels) said: "Glory be to You, we have no
knowledge except what you have taught us. Verily, it is
You, the All-Knower, the All-Wise." |
| 33. |

He said: "O Adam! Inform them of their names," and when
he had informed them of their names, He said: "Did I not
tell you that I know the Ghaib (unseen) in the
heavens and the earth, and I know what you reveal and
what you have been concealing?" |
| 34. |

And (remember) when We said to the angels: "Prostrate
yourselves before Adam.". And they prostrated except
Iblîs (Satan), he refused and was proud and was one
of the disbelievers (disobedient to Allâh). |
| 35. |

And We said: "O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in the
Paradise and eat both of you freely with pleasure and
delight of things therein as wherever you will, but come
not near this tree or you both will be of the Zâlimûn
(wrong-doers)." |
| 36. |

Then the Shaitân (Satan) made them slip therefrom
(the Paradise), and got them out from that in which they
were. We said: "Get you down, all, with enmity between
yourselves. On earth will be a dwelling place for you
and an enjoyment for a time." |
| 37. |

Then Adam received from his Lord Words [].
And his Lord pardoned him (accepted his repentance).
Verily, He is the One Who forgives (accepts repentance),
the Most Merciful. |
| 38. |

We said: "Get down all of you from this place (the
Paradise), then whenever there comes to you Guidance
from Me, and whoever follows My Guidance, there shall be
no fear on them, nor shall they grieve. |
| 39. |

But those who disbelieve and belie Our Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.) such are the dwellers of the Fire, they shall
abide therein forever. |
| 40. |

O Children of Israel! Remember My Favour which I
bestowed upon you, and fulfill (your obligations to) My
Covenant (with you) so that I fulfill (My Obligations
to) your covenant (with Me), and fear none but Me. |
| 41. |

And believe in what I have sent down (this Qur'ân),
confirming that which is with you, [the Taurât (Torah)
and the Injeel (Gospel)], and be not the first to
disbelieve therein, and buy not with My Verses [the
Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] a small price
(i.e. getting a small gain by selling My Verses), and
fear Me and Me Alone. (Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. I,
Page 253). |
| 42. |

And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth
[i.e. Muhammad Peace be upon him is Allâh's Messenger
and his qualities are written in your Scriptures, the
Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] while you know
(the truth) []. |
| 43. |

And perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât),
and give Zakât, and Irka' (i.e. bow down
or submit yourselves with obedience to Allâh) along with
ArRaki'ûn. [] |
| 44. |

Enjoin you Al-Birr (piety and righteousness and
each and every act of obedience to Allâh) on the people
and you forget (to practise it) yourselves, []
while you recite the Scripture [the Taurât (Torah)]!
Have you then no sense? |
| 45. |

And seek help in patience and As-Salât (the
prayer) and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except
for Al-Khâshi'ûn [i.e. the true believers in
Allâh - those who obey Allâh with full submission, fear
much from His Punishment, and believe in His Promise
(Paradise, etc.) and in His Warnings (Hell, etc.)]. |
| 46. |

(They are those) who are certain that they are going to
meet their Lord, and that unto Him they are going to
return. |
| 47. |

O Children of Israel! Remember My Favour which I
bestowed upon you and that I preferred you to the 'Alamîn
(mankind and jinns) (of your time period, in the
past). |
| 48. |

And fear a Day (of Judgement) when a person shall not
avail another, nor will intercession be accepted from
him nor will compensation be taken from him nor will
they be helped. |
| 49. |

And (remember) when We delivered you from Fir'aun's
(Pharaoh) people, who were afflicting you with a
horrible torment, killing your sons and sparing your
women, and therein was a mighty trial from your Lord. |
| 50. |

And (remember) when We separated the sea for you and
saved you and drowned Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people while
you were looking (at them, when the sea-water covered
them). |
| 51. |

And (remember) when We appointed for Mûsa (Moses) forty
nights, and (in his absence) you took the calf (for
worship), and you were Zâlimûn (polytheists and
wrong-doers, etc.). |
| 52. |

Then after that We forgave you so that you might be
grateful. |
| 53. |

And (remember) when We gave Mûsa (Moses) the Scripture
[the Taurât (Torah)] and the criterion (of right and
wrong) so that you may be guided aright. |
| 54. |

And (remember) when Mûsa (Moses) said to his people: "O
my people! Verily, you have wronged yourselves by
worshipping the calf. So turn in repentance to your
Creator and kill yourselves (the innocent kill the
wrongdoers among you), that will be better for you with
your Lord." Then He accepted your repentance. Truly, He
is the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. |
| 55. |

And (remember) when you said: "O Mûsa (Moses)! We shall
never believe in you till we see Allâh plainly." But you
were seized with a thunderbolt (lightning) while you
were looking. |
| 56. |

Then We raised you up after your death, so that you
might be grateful. |
| 57. |

And We shaded you with clouds and sent down on you
Al-Manna [] and the quails,
(saying): "Eat of the good lawful things We have
provided for you," (but they rebelled). And they did not
wrong Us but they wronged themselves. |
| 58. |

And (remember) when We said: "Enter this town
(Jerusalem) and eat bountifully therein with pleasure
and delight wherever you wish, and enter the gate in
prostration (or bowing with humility) and say: 'Forgive
us,' and We shall forgive you your sins and shall
increase (reward) for the good-doers." |
| 59. |

But those who did wrong changed the word from that which
had been told to them for another, so We sent upon the
wrong-doers Rijzan (a punishment) []
from the heaven because of their rebelling against
Allâh's Obedience. (Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. I,
Page 305). |
| 60. |

And (remember) when Mûsa (Moses) asked for water for his
people, We said: "Strike the stone with your stick."
Then gushed forth therefrom twelve springs. Each (group
of) people knew its own place for water. "Eat and drink
of that which Allâh has provided and do not act
corruptly, making mischief on the earth." |
| 61. |

And (remember) when you said, "O Mûsa (Moses)! We cannot
endure one kind of food. So invoke your Lord for us to
bring forth for us of what the earth grows, its herbs,
its cucumbers, its Fûm (wheat or garlic), its
lentils and its onions." He said, "Would you exchange
that which is better for that which is lower? Go you
down to any town and you shall find what you want!" And
they were covered with humiliation and misery, and they
drew on themselves the Wrath of Allâh. That was because
they used to disbelieve the Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of
Allâh and killed the Prophets wrongfully. That was
because they disobeyed and used to transgress the bounds
(in their disobedience to Allâh, i.e. commit crimes and
sins). |
| 62. |

Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews and
Christians, and Sabians, [] whoever
believes in Allâh and the Last Day and do righteous good
deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them
shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve []. |
| 63. |

And (O Children of Israel, remember) when We took your
covenant and We raised above you the Mount (saying):
"Hold fast to that which We have given you, and remember
that which is therein so that you may become Al-Muttaqûn
(the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 64. |

Then after that you turned away. Had it not been for the
Grace and Mercy of Allâh upon you, indeed you would have
been among the losers. |
| 65. |

And indeed you knew those amongst you who transgressed
in the matter of the Sabbath (i.e. Saturday). We
said to them: "Be you monkeys, despised and rejected." |
| 66. |

So We made this punishment an example to their own and
to succeeding generations and a lesson to those who are
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 67. |

And (remember) when Mûsa (Moses) said to his people:
"Verily, Allâh commands you that you slaughter a cow."
They said, "Do you make fun of us?" He said, "I take
Allâh's Refuge from being among Al-Jâhilûn (the
ignorants or the foolish)." |
| 68. |

They said, "Call upon your Lord for us that He may make
plain to us what it is!" He said, "He says, 'Verily, it
is a cow neither too old nor too young, but (it is)
between the two conditions', so do what you are
commanded." |
| 69. |

They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to
us its colour." He said, "He says, 'It is a yellow cow,
bright in its colour, pleasing to the beholders.' " |
| 70. |

They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to
us what it is. Verily to us all cows are alike, And
surely, if Allâh wills, we will be guided." |
| 71. |

He [Mûsa (Moses)] said, "He says, 'It is a cow neither
trained to till the soil nor water the fields, sound,
having no other colour except bright yellow.' " They
said, "Now you have brought the truth." So they
slaughtered it though they were near to not doing it. |
| 72. |

And (remember) when you killed a man and fell into
dispute among yourselves as to the crime. But Allâh
brought forth that which you were hiding. |
| 73. |

So We said: "Strike him (the dead man) with a piece of
it (the cow)." Thus Allâh brings the dead to life and
shows you His Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) so that you may
understand. |
| 74. |

Then, after that, your hearts were hardened and became
as stones or even worse in hardness. And indeed, there
are stones out of which rivers gush forth, and indeed,
there are of them (stones) which split asunder so that
water flows from them, and indeed, there are of them
(stones) which fall down for fear of Allâh. And Allâh is
not unaware of what you do. |
| 75. |

Do you (faithful believers) covet that they will believe
in your religion inspite of the fact that a party of
them (Jewish rabbis) used to hear the Word of Allâh [the
Taurât (Torah)], then they used to change it knowingly
after they understood it? |
| 76. |

And when they (Jews) meet those who believe (Muslims),
they say, "We believe", but when they meet one another
in private, they say, "Shall you (Jews) tell them
(Muslims) what Allâh has revealed to you [Jews, about
the description and the qualities of Prophet Muhammad
Peace be upon him , that which are written in the Taurât
(Torah)] [], that they (Muslims) may
argue with you (Jews) about it before your Lord?" Have
you (Jews) then no understanding? |
| 77. |

Know they (Jews) not that Allâh knows what they conceal
and what they reveal? |
| 78. |

And there are among them (Jews) unlettered people, who
know not the Book, but they trust upon false desires and
they but guess. |
| 79. |

Then woe to those who write the Book with their own
hands and then say, "This is from Allâh," to purchase
with it a little price! Woe to them for what their hands
have written and woe to them for that they earn thereby. |
| 80. |

And they (Jews) say, "The Fire (i.e. Hell-fire on the
Day of Resurrection) shall not touch us but for a few
numbered days." Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him to
them): "Have you taken a covenant from Allâh, so that
Allâh will not break His Covenant? Or is it that you say
of Allâh what you know not?" |
| 81. |

Yes! Whosoever earns evil and his sin has surrounded
him, they are dwellers of the Fire (i.e. Hell); they
will dwell therein forever. |
| 82. |

And those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh swt-
Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, they
are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein
forever. |
| 83. |

And (remember) when We took a covenant from the Children
of Israel, (saying): Worship none but Allâh (Alone) and
be dutiful and good to parents, and to kindred, and to
orphans and Al-Masâkîn [] (the
poor), [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. 10, Page 158
(Verse 9:60)] and speak good to people [i.e. enjoin
righteousness and forbid evil, and say the truth about
Muhammad Peace be upon him ], and perform As-Salât
(Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give Zakât. Then
you slid back, except a few of you, while you are
backsliders. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 2, Page
392). |
| 84. |

And (remember) when We took your covenant (saying): Shed
not the blood of your people, nor turn out your own
people from their dwellings. Then, (this) you ratified
and (to this) you bear witness. |
| 85. |

After this, it is you who kill one another and drive out
a party of you from their homes, assist (their enemies)
against them, in sin and transgression. And if they come
to you as captives, you ransom them, although their
expulsion was forbidden to you. Then do you believe in a
part of the Scripture and reject the rest? Then what is
the recompense of those who do so among you, except
disgrace in the life of this world, and on the Day of
Resurrection they shall be consigned to the most
grievous torment. And Allâh is not unaware of what you
do. |
| 86. |

Those are they who have bought the life of this world at
the price of the Hereafter. Their torment shall not be
lightened nor shall they be helped. |
| 87. |

And indeed, We gave Mûsa (Moses) the Book and followed
him up with a succession of Messengers. And We gave 'Iesa
(Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), clear signs and
supported him with Rûh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael
(Gabriel) < >< >]. Is it that whenever
there came to you a Messenger with what you yourselves
desired not, you grew arrogant? Some, you disbelieved
and some, you killed. |
| 88. |

And they say, "Our hearts are wrapped (i.e. do not hear
or understand Allâh's Word)." Nay, Allâh has cursed them
for their disbelief, so little is that which they
believe. |
| 89. |

And when there came to them (the Jews), a Book (this
Qur'ân) from Allâh confirming what is with them [the
Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)], although
aforetime they had invoked Allâh (for coming of Muhammad
Peace be upon him ) in order to gain victory over those
who disbelieved, then when there came to them that which
they had recognised, they disbelieved in it. So let the
Curse of Allâh be on the disbelievers. |
| 90. |

How bad is that for which they have sold their ownselves,
that they should disbelieve in that which Allâh has
revealed (the Qur'ân), grudging that Allâh should reveal
of His Grace unto whom He will of His slaves. So they
have drawn on themselves wrath upon wrath. And for the
disbelievers, there is disgracing torment. |
| 91. |

And when it is said to them (the Jews), "Believe in what
Allâh has sent down," they say, "We believe in what was
sent down to us." And they disbelieve in that which came
after it, while it is the truth confirming what is with
them. Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him to them): "Why
then have you killed the Prophets of Allâh aforetime, if
you indeed have been believers?" |
| 92. |

And indeed Mûsa (Moses) came to you with clear proofs,
yet you worshipped the calf after he left, and you were
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers). |
| 93. |

And (remember) when We took your covenant and We raised
above you the Mount (saying), "Hold firmly to what We
have given you and hear (Our Word). They said, "We have
heard and disobeyed." And their hearts absorbed (the
worship of) the calf because of their disbelief. Say:
"Worst indeed is that which your faith enjoins on you if
you are believers." |
| 94. |

Say to (them): "If the home of the Hereafter with Allâh
is indeed for you specially and not for others, of
mankind, then long for death if you are truthful." |
| 95. |

But they will never long for it because of what their
hands have sent before them (i.e. what they have done).
And Allâh is All-Aware of the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrong-doers). |
| 96. |

And verily, you will find them (the Jews) the greediest
of mankind for life and (even greedier) than those who -
ascribe partners to Allâh (and do not believe in
Resurrection - Magians, pagans, and idolaters, etc.).
Everyone of them wishes that he could be given a life of
a thousand years. But the grant of such life will not
save him even a little from (due) punishment. And Allâh
is All-Seer of what they do. |
| 97. |

Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him ): "Whoever is an
enemy to Jibrael (Gabriel) (let him die in his
fury), for indeed he has brought it (this Qur'ân) down
to your heart by Allâh's Permission, confirming what
came before it [i.e. the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel)] and guidance and glad tidings for the
believers. |
| 98. |

"Whoever is an enemy to Allâh, His Angels, His
Messengers, Jibrael (Gabriel) and Mikael
(Michael), then verily, Allâh is an enemy to the
disbelievers." |
| 99. |

And indeed We have sent down to you manifest Ayât
(these Verses of the Qur'ân which inform in detail about
the news of the Jews and their secret intentions, etc.),
and none disbelieve in them but Fâsiqûn (those
who rebel against Allâh's Command). |
| 100. |

Is it not (the case) that every time they make a
covenant, some party among them throw it aside? Nay! the
truth is most of them believe not. |
| 101. |

And when there came to them a Messenger from Allâh (i.e.
Muhammad Peace be upon him ) confirming what was with
them, a party of those who were given the Scripture
threw away the Book of Allâh behind their backs as if
they did not know! |
| 102. |

They followed what the Shayâtin (devils) gave out
(falsely of the magic) in the lifetime of Sulaimân
(Solomon). Sulaimân did not disbelieve, but the
Shayâtin (devils) disbelieved, teaching men magic
and such things that came down at Babylon to the two
angels, Hârût and Mârût, but neither of
these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they
had said, "We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by
learning this magic from us)." And from these (angels)
people learn that by which they cause separation between
man and his wife, but they could not thus harm anyone
except by Allâh's Leave. And they learn that which harms
them and profits them not. And indeed they knew that the
buyers of it (magic) would have no share in the
Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they
sold their ownselves, if they but knew. |
| 103. |

And if they had believed, and guarded themselves from
evil and kept their duty to Allâh, far better would have
been the reward from their Lord, if they but knew! |
| 104. |

O you who believe! Say not (to the Messenger Peace be
upon him ) Râ'ina [] but
say Unzurna (Do make us understand) and hear. And
for the disbelievers there is a painful torment. (See
Verse 4:46) |
| 105. |

Neither those who disbelieve among the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians) nor Al-Mushrikûn
(the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, idolaters,
polytheists, pagans, etc.) like that there should be
sent down unto you any good from your Lord. But Allâh
chooses for His Mercy whom He wills. And Allâh is the
Owner of Great Bounty. |
| 106. |

Whatever a Verse (revelation) do We abrogate or cause to
be forgotten, We bring a better one or similar to it.
Know you not that Allâh is able to do all things? |
| 107. |

Know you not that it is Allâh to Whom belongs the
dominion of the heavens and the earth? And besides Allâh
you have neither any Walî (protector or guardian)
nor any helper. |
| 108. |

Or do you want to ask your Messenger (Muhammad Peace be
upon him ) as Mûsa (Moses) was asked before (i.e. show
us openly our Lord?) And he who changes Faith for
disbelief, verily, he has gone astray from the right
way. |
| 109. |

Many of the people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) wish that if they could turn you away as
disbelievers after you have believed, out of envy from
their ownselves, even, after the truth (that Muhammad
Peace be upon him is Allâh's Messenger) has become
manifest unto them. But forgive and overlook, till Allâh
brings His Command. Verily, Allâh is Able to do all
things. |
| 110. |

And perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât),
and give Zakât, and whatever of good (deeds that
Allâh loves) you send forth for yourselves before you,
you shall find it with Allâh. Certainly, Allâh is
All-Seer of what you do. |
| 111. |

And they say, "None shall enter Paradise unless he be a
Jew or a Christian." These are their own desires. Say (O
Muhammad Peace be upon him ), "Produce your proof if you
are truthful." |
| 112. |

Yes, but whoever submits his face (himself) to Allâh
(i.e. follows Allâh's Religion of Islâmic Monotheism)
and he is a Muhsin (good-doer i.e. performs good
deeds totally for Allâh's sake only without any show off
or to gain praise or fame, etc., and in accordance with
the Sunnah of Allâh's Messenger Muhammad Peace be
upon him ) then his reward is with his Lord (Allâh), on
such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. [See
Tafsir Ibn Kathîr, Vol.1, Page 154]. |
| 113. |

The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing (i.e.
are not on the right religion); and the Christians said
that the Jews follow nothing (i.e. are not on the right
religion); though they both recite the Scripture. Like
unto their word, said (the pagans) who know not. Allâh
will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about
that wherein they have been differing. |
| 114. |

And who is more unjust than those who forbid that
Allâh's Name be glorified and mentioned much (i.e.
prayers and invocations, etc.) in Allâh's Mosques and
strive for their ruin? It was not fitting that such
should themselves enter them (Allâh's Mosques) except in
fear. For them there is disgrace in this world, and they
will have a great torment in the Hereafter. |
| 115. |

And to Allâh belong the east and the west, so wherever
you turn yourselves or your faces there is the Face of
Allâh (and He is High above, over His Throne). Surely!
Allâh is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs,
All-Knowing. |
| 116. |

And they (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: Allâh has
begotten a son (children or offspring). []
Glory be to Him (Exalted be He above all that they
associate with Him). Nay, to Him belongs all that is in
the heavens and on earth, and all surrender with
obedience (in worship) to Him. |
| 117. |

The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He
decrees a matter, He only says to it : "Be!" - and it
is. |
| 118. |

And those who have no knowledge say: "Why does not Allâh
speak to us (face to face) or why does not a sign come
to us?" So said the people before them words of similar
import. Their hearts are alike, We have indeed made
plain the signs for people who believe with certainty. |
| 119. |

Verily, We have sent you (O Muhammad Peace be upon him )
with the truth (Islâm), a bringer of glad tidings (for
those who believe in what you brought, that they will
enter Paradise) and a warner (for those who disbelieve
in what you brought, they will enter the Hell-fire).
[] And you will not be asked about the
dwellers of the blazing Fire. |
| 120. |

Never will the Jews nor the Christians be pleased with
you (O Muhammad Peace be upon him ) till you follow
their religion. Say: "Verily, the Guidance of Allâh
(i.e. Islâmic Monotheism) that is the (only) Guidance.
And if you (O Muhammad Peace be upon him ) were to
follow their (Jews and Christians) desires after what
you have received of Knowledge (i.e. the Qur'ân), then
you would have against Allâh neither any Walî
(protector or guardian) nor any helper. |
| 121. |

Those (who embraced Islâm from Banî Israel) to whom We
gave the Book [the Taurât (Torah)] [or those (Muhammad's
Peace be upon him companions) to whom We have given the
Book (the Qur'ân)] recite it (i.e. obey its orders and
follow its teachings) as it should be recited (i.e.
followed), they are the ones that believe therein. And
whoso disbelieves in it (the Qur'ân), those are they who
are the losers. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî. Vol.
2, Page 95). |
| 122. |

O Children of Israel! Remember My Favour which I
bestowed upon you and that I preferred you to the 'Alamîn
(mankind and jinns) (of your time-period, in the
past). |
| 123. |

And fear the Day (of Judgement) when no person shall
avail another, nor shall compensation be accepted from
him, nor shall intercession be of use to him, nor shall
they be helped. |
| 124. |

And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrâhim (Abraham) [i.e.,
Allâh] tried him with (certain) Commands, which he
fulfilled. He (Allâh) said (to him), "Verily, I am going
to make you a leader (Prophet) of mankind." [Ibrâhim
(Abraham)] said, "And of my offspring (to make
leaders)." (Allâh) said, "My Covenant (Prophethood,
etc.) includes not Zâlimûn (polytheists and
wrong-doers)." |
| 125. |

And (remember) when We made the House (the Ka'bah
at Makkah) a place of resort for mankind and a place of
safety. And take you (people) the Maqâm (place)
of Ibrâhim (Abraham) [or the stone on which Ibrâhim
(Abraham) < >< > stood while he was
building the Ka'bah] as a place of prayer (for some of
your prayers, e.g. two Rak'at after the Tawâf
of the Ka'bah at Makkah), and We commanded
Ibrâhim (Abraham) and Ismâ'il (Ishmael) that they should
purify My House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) for those
who are circumambulating it, or staying (I'tikâf),
or bowing or prostrating themselves (there, in prayer). |
| 126. |

And (remember) when Ibrâhim (Abraham) said, "My Lord,
make this city (Makkah) a place of security and provide
its people with fruits, such of them as believe in Allâh
and the Last Day." He (Allâh) answered: "As for him who
disbelieves, I shall leave him in contentment for a
while, then I shall compel him to the torment of the
Fire, and worst indeed is that destination!" |
| 127. |

And (remember) when Ibrâhim (Abraham) and (his son)
Ismâ'il (Ishmael) were raising the foundations of the
House (the Ka'bah at Makkah), (saying), "Our
Lord! Accept (this service) from us. Verily! You are the
All-Hearer, the All-Knower." [] |
| 128. |

"Our Lord! And make us submissive unto You and of our
offspring a nation submissive unto You, and show us our
Manâsik [] (all the
ceremonies of pilgrimage - Hajj and 'Umrah,
etc.), and accept our repentance. Truly, You are the
One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. |
| 129. |

"Our Lord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own
(and indeed Allâh answered their invocation by sending
Muhammad Peace be upon him ), who shall recite unto them
Your Verses and instruct them in the Book (this Qur'ân)
and Al-Hikmah (full knowledge of the Islâmic laws
and jurisprudence or wisdom or Prophethood, etc.), and
sanctify them. Verily! You are the All-Mighty, the
All-Wise." |
| 130. |

And who turns away from the religion of Ibrâhim
(Abraham) (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism) except him who
befools himself? Truly, We chose him in this world and
verily, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous. |
| 131. |

When his Lord said to him, "Submit (i.e. be a Muslim)!"
He said, "I have submitted myself (as a Muslim) to the
Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that
exists)." |
| 132. |

And this (submission to Allâh, Islâm) was enjoined by
Ibrâhim (Abraham) upon his sons and by Ya'qûb (Jacob),
(saying), "O my sons! Allâh has chosen for you the
(true) religion, then die not except in the Faith of
Islâm (as Muslims - Islâmic Monotheism)." |
| 133. |

Or were you witnesses when death approached Ya'qûb
(Jacob)? When he said unto his sons, "What will you
worship after me?" They said, "We shall worship your
Ilâh [] (God - Allâh), the Ilâh
(God) of your fathers, Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il
(Ishmael), Ishâque (Isaac), One Ilâh (God), and
to Him we submit (in Islâm)." |
| 134. |

That was a nation who has passed away. They shall
receive the reward of what they earned and you of what
you earn. And you will not be asked of what they used to
do. |
| 135. |

And they say, "Be Jews or Christians, then you will be
guided." Say (to them, O Muhammad Peace be upon him ),
"Nay, (We follow) only the religion of Ibrâhim
(Abraham), Hanifa [Islâmic Monotheism, i.e. to
worship none but Allâh (Alone)], and he was not of
Al-Mushrikûn (those who worshipped others along with
Allâh - see V.2:105)." [] |
| 136. |

Say (O Muslims), "We believe in Allâh and that which has
been sent down to us and that which has been sent down
to Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael), Ishâque
(Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob), and to Al-Asbât [the
twelve sons of Ya'qûb (Jacob)], and that which has been
given to Mûsa (Moses) and 'Iesa (Jesus), and that which
has been given to the Prophets from their Lord. We make
no distinction between any of them, and to Him we have
submitted (in Islâm)." |
| 137. |

So if they believe in the like of that which you
believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they turn
away, then they are only in opposition. So Allâh will
suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the
All-Knower. |
| 138. |

[Our Sibghah (religion) is] the Sibghah
(Religion) of Allâh (Islâm) and which Sibghah
(religion) can be better than Allâh's? And we are His
worshippers. [Tafsir Ibn Kathîr.] |
| 139. |

Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him to the Jews and
Christians), "Dispute you with us about Allâh while He
is our Lord and your Lord? And we are to be rewarded for
our deeds and you for your deeds. []
And we are sincere to Him in worship and obedience (i.e.
we worship Him Alone and none else, and we obey His
Orders)." |
| 140. |

Or say you that Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael),
Ishâque (Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob) and Al-Asbât [the
twelve sons of Ya'qûb (Jacob)] were Jews or Christians?
Say, "Do you know better or does Allâh (knows better…
that they all were Muslims)? And who is more unjust than
he who conceals the testimony [i.e. to believe in
Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him when he comes,
written in their Books. (See Verse 7:157)] he has from
Allâh? And Allâh is not unaware of what you do." |
| 141. |

That was a nation who has passed away. They shall
receive the reward of what they earned, and you of what
you earn. And you will not be asked of what they used to
do. |
| 142. |

The fools (pagans, hypocrites, and Jews) among the
people will say, "What has turned them (Muslims) from
their Qiblah [prayer direction (towards
Jerusalem)] to which they were used to face in prayer."
Say, (O Muhammad SAW) "To Allâh belong both,
east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a Straight
Way." |
| 143. |

Thus We have made you [true Muslims - real believers of
Islâmic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad
SAW and his Sunnah (legal ways)], a
Wasat (just) (and the best) nation, that you be
witnesses over mankind[] and the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) be a witness over you.
And We made the Qiblah (prayer direction towards
Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those
who followed the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from
those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the
Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those
whom Allâh guided. And Allâh would never make your faith
(prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards
Jerusalem). Truly, Allâh is full of kindness, the Most
Merciful towards mankind. |
| 144. |

Verily! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's
SAW) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn
you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall
please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-
al-Harâm (at Makkah). And wheresoever you people
are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction.
Certainly, the people who were given the Scriptures
(i.e. Jews and the Christians) know well that, that
(your turning towards the direction of the Ka'bah
at Makkah in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And
Allâh is not unaware of what they do. |
| 145. |

And even if you were to bring to the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians) all the Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.), they would not follow your Qiblah (prayer
direction), nor are you going to follow their Qiblah
(prayer direction). And they will not follow each
other's Qiblah (prayer direction). Verily, if you
follow their desires after that which you have received
of knowledge (from Allâh), then indeed you will be one
of the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.). |
| 146. |

Those to whom We gave the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) recognise him (Muhammad SAW or the
Ka'bah at Makkah) as they recongise their sons.
But verily, a party of them conceal the truth while they
know it - [i.e. the qualities of Muhammad SAW
which are written in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel)][]. |
| 147. |

(This is) the truth from your Lord. So be you not one of
those who doubt. |
| 148. |

For every nation there is a direction to which they face
(in their prayers). So hasten towards all that is good.
Wheresoever you may be, Allâh will bring you together
(on the Day of Resurrection). Truly, Allâh is Able to do
all things. |
| 149. |

And from wheresoever you start forth (for prayers), turn
your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Harâm
(at Makkah), that is indeed the truth from your Lord.
And Allâh is not unaware of what you do. |
| 150. |

And from wheresoever you start forth (for prayers), turn
your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Harâm
(at Makkah), and wheresoever you are, turn your faces
towards, it (when you pray) so that men may have no
argument against you except those of them that are
wrong-doers, so fear them not, but fear Me! - And so
that I may complete My Blessings on you and that you may
be guided. |
| 151. |

Similarly (to complete My Blessings on you) We have sent
among you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) of your
own, reciting to you Our Verses (the Qur'ân) and
sanctifying you, and teaching you the Book (the Qur'ân)
and the Hikmah (i.e. Sunnah, Islâmic laws
and Fiqh - jurisprudence), and teaching you that
which you used not to know. |
| 152. |

Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying, etc.).[]
I will remember you, and be grateful to Me (for My
countless Favours on you) and never be ungrateful to Me. |
| 153. |

O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salât
(the prayer). Truly! Allâh is with As-Sâbirin
(the patient ones, etc.). |
| 154. |

And say not of those who are killed in the Way of Allâh,
"They are dead." Nay, they are living, but you perceive
(it) not. |
| 155. |

And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear,
hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad
tidings to As-Sâbirin (the patient ones, etc.). |
| 156. |

Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allâh
we belong and truly, to Him we shall return." |
| 157. |

They are those on whom are the Salawât (i.e.
blessings, etc.) (i.e. who are blessed and will be
forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who)
receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the
guided-ones. |
| 158. |

Verily! As-Safâ and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah)
are of the Symbols of Allâh. So it is not a sin on him
who perform Hajj or 'Umrah (pilgrimage) of
the House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) to perform the going (Tawâf)
between them (As-Safâ and Al-Marwah).[]
And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily, Allâh is
All-Recogniser, All-Knower. |
| 159. |

Verily, those who conceal the clear proofs, evidences
and the guidance, which We have sent down, after We have
made it clear for the people in the Book, they are the
ones cursed by Allâh and cursed by the cursers. |
| 160. |

Except those who repent and do righteous deeds, and
openly declare (the truth which they concealed). These,
I will accept their repentance. And I am the One Who
accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. |
| 161. |

Verily, those who disbelieve, and die while they are
disbelievers, it is they on whom is the Curse of Allâh
and of the angels and of mankind, combined. |
| 162. |

They will abide therein (under the curse in Hell), their
punishment will neither be lightened, nor will they be
reprieved. |
| 163. |

And your Ilâh (God) is One Ilâh (God -
Allâh), Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (there is none who has
the right to be worshipped but He), the Most Beneficent,
the Most Merciful. |
| 164. |

Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth,
and in the alternation of night and day, and the ships
which sail through the sea with that which is of use to
mankind, and the water (rain) which Allâh sends down
from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after
its death, and the moving (living) creatures of all
kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering
of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and
the earth, are indeed Ayât (proofs, evidences,
signs, etc.) for people of understanding. |
| 165. |

And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others
besides Allâh as rivals[] (to Allâh).
They love them as they love Allâh. But those who
believe, love Allâh more (than anything else). If only,
those who do wrong could see, when they will see the
torment, that all power belongs to Allâh and that Allâh
is Severe in punishment. |
| 166. |

When those who were followed, disown (declare themselves
innocent of) those who followed (them), and they see the
torment, then all their relations will be cut off from
them. |
| 167. |

And those who followed will say: "If only we had one
more chance to return (to the worldly life), we would
disown (declare ourselves as innocent from) them as they
have disowned (declared themselves as innocent from)
us." Thus Allâh will show them their deeds as regrets
for them. And they will never get out of the Fire . |
| 168. |

O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and good on the
earth, and follow not the footsteps of Shaitân
(Satan). Verily, he is to you an open enemy. |
| 169. |

[Shaitân (Satan)] commands you only what is evil
and Fahshâ (sinful), and that you should say
against Allâh what you know not. |
| 170. |

When it is said to them: "Follow what Allâh has sent
down." They say: "Nay! We shall follow what we found our
fathers following." (Would they do that!) Even though
their fathers did not understand anything nor were they
guided? |
| 171. |

And the example of those who disbelieve, is as that of
him who shouts to the (flock of sheep) that hears
nothing but calls and cries. (They are) deaf, dumb and
blind. So they do not understand. |
| 172. |

O you who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic
Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful things that We have
provided you[] with, and be grateful
to Allâh, if it is indeed He Whom you worship. |
| 173. |

He has forbidden you only the Maytatah (dead
animals), and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that
which is slaughtered as a scrifice for others than Allâh
(or has been slaughtered for idols, etc., on which
Allâh's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering).
But if one is forced by necessity without wilful
disobedience nor transgressing due limits, then there is
no sin on him. Truly, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful. |
| 174. |

Verily, those who conceal what Allâh has sent down of
the Book, and purchase a small gain therewith (of
worldly things), they eat into their bellies nothing but
fire. Allâh will not speak to them on the Day of
Resurrection, nor purify them, and theirs will be a
painful torment. |
| 175. |

Those are they who have purchased error at the price of
Guidance, and torment at the price of Forgiveness. So
how bold they are (for evil deeds which will push them)
to the Fire. |
| 176. |

That is because Allâh has sent down the Book (the Qur'ân)
in truth. And verily, those who disputed as regards the
Book are far away in opposition. |
| 177. |

It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and each
and every act of obedience to Allâh, etc.) that you turn
your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but
Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes
in Allâh, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the
Prophets[] and gives his wealth, in
spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk, to the orphans,
and to Al-Masâkin (the poor), and to the
wayfarer, and to those who ask, and to set slaves free,
performs As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and
gives the Zakât, and who fulfill their covenant
when they make it, and who are As-Sâbirin (the
patient ones, etc.) in extreme poverty and ailment
(disease) and at the time of fighting (during the
battles). Such are the people of the truth and they are
AlMuttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2). |
| 178. |

O you who believe! Al-Qisâs (the Law of Equality
in punishment) is prescribed for you in case of murder:
the free for the free, the slave for the slave, and the
female for the female. But if the killer is forgiven by
the brother (or the relatives, etc.) of the killed
against blood money, then adhering to it with fairness
and payment of the blood money, to the heir should be
made in fairness. This is an alleviation and a mercy
from your Lord. So after this whoever transgresses the
limits (i.e. kills the killer after taking the blood
money), he shall have a painful torment. |
| 179. |

And there is (a saving of) life for you in Al-Qisâs
(the Law of Equality in punishment), O men of
understanding, that you may become Al-Muttaqûn
(the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 180. |

It is prescribed for you, when death approaches any of
you, if he leaves wealth, that he make a bequest to
parents and next of kin, according to reasonable
manners. (This is) a duty upon Al-Muttaqûn (the
pious - see V.2:2). |
| 181. |

Then whoever changes the bequest after hearing it, the
sin shall be on those who make the change. Truly, Allâh
is All-Hearer, All-Knower. |
| 182. |

But he who fears from a testator some unjust act or
wrong-doing, and thereupon he makes peace between the
parties concerned, there shall be no sin on him.
Certainly, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. |
| 183. |

O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the
fasting)[] is prescribed for you as it
was prescribed for those before you, that you may become
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 184. |

[Observing Saum (fasts)] for a fixed number of
days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same
number (should be made up) from other days. And as for
those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man,
etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a
Miskîn (poor person) (for every day). But whoever
does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And
that you fast, it is better for you if only you know.[] |
| 185. |

The month of Ramadân in which was revealed the Qur'ân, a
guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance
and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever
of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the
month (of Ramadân i.e. is present at his home), he must
observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is
ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one
did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up]
from other days. Allâh intends for you ease, and He does
not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants
that you) must complete the same number (of days), and
that you must magnify Allâh [i.e. to say Takbîr (Allâhu-Akbar;
Allâh is the Most Great) on seeing the crescent of
the months of Ramadân and Shawwâl] for having guided you
so that you may be grateful to Him.[] |
| 186. |

And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad SAW)
concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to
them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of
the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator
or intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe in Me,
so that they may be led aright.[] |
| 187. |

It is made lawful for you to have sexual relations with
your wives on the night of As-Saum (the fasts).
They are Lîbas [i.e. body cover, or screen, or
Sakan, (i.e. you enjoy the pleasure of living with
her - as in Verse 7:189) Tafsir At-Tabarî], for
you and you are the same for them. Allâh knows that you
used to deceive yourselves, so He turned to you
(accepted your repentance) and forgave you. So now have
sexual relations with them and seek that which Allâh has
ordained for you (offspring), and eat and drink until
the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct
from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete
your Saum (fast) till the nightfall. And do not
have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you
are in I'tikâf (i.e. confining oneself in a
mosque for prayers and invocations leaving the worldly
activities) in the mosques. These are the limits (set)
by Allâh, so approach them not. Thus does Allâh make
clear His Ayât (proofs, evidences, lessons,
signs, revelations, verses, laws, legal and illegal
things, Allâh's set limits, orders, etc.) to mankind
that they may become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see
V.2:2). |
| 188. |

And eat up not one another's property unjustly (in any
illegal way e.g. stealing, robbing, deceiving, etc.),
nor give bribery to the rulers (judges before presenting
your cases) that you may knowingly eat up a part of the
property of others sinfully. |
| 189. |

They ask you (O Muhammad SAW) about the new
moons. Say: These are signs to mark fixed periods of
time for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not
Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc.) that you enter
the houses from the back but Al-Birr (is the
quality of the one) who fears Allâh. So enter houses
through their proper doors, and fear Allâh that you may
be successful. |
| 190. |

And fight in the Way of Allâh[] those
who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly,
Allâh likes not the transgressors. [This Verse is the
first one that was revealed in connection with Jihâd,
but it was supplemented by another (V.9:36)]. |
| 191. |

And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out
from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah[]
is worse than killing. And fight not with them at
Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (the sanctuary at Makkah),[]
unless they (first) fight you there. But if they attack
you, then kill them. Such is the recompense of the
disbelievers. |
| 192. |

But if they cease, then Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful. |
| 193. |

And fight them until there is no more Fitnah
(disbelief and worshipping of others along with Allâh)
and (all and every kind of) worship is for Allâh
(Alone).[] But if they cease, let
there be no transgression except against Az-Zâlimûn
(the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.) |
| 194. |

The sacred month is for the sacred month, and for the
prohibited things, there is the Law of Equality (Qisâs).
Then whoever transgresses the prohibition against you,
you transgress likewise against him. And fear Allâh, and
know that Allâh is with Al-Muttaqûn (the pious -
see V.2:2) . |
| 195. |

And spend in the Cause of Allâh (i.e. Jihâd of
all kinds, etc.) and do not throw yourselves into
destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of
Allâh), and do good. Truly, Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn[]
(the good-doers). |
| 196. |

And perform properly (i.e. all the ceremonies according
to the ways of Prophet Muhammad SAW), the
Hajj and 'Umrah (i.e. the pilgrimage to
Makkah) for Allâh. But if you are prevented (from
completing them), sacrifice a Hady (animal, i.e.
a sheep, a cow, or a camel, etc.) such as you can
afford, and do not shave your heads until the Hady
reaches the place of sacrifice. And whosoever of you
is ill or has an ailment in his scalp (necessitating
shaving), he must pay a Fidyah (ransom) of either
observing Saum (fasts) (three days) or giving
Sadaqah (charity - feeding six poor persons) or
offering sacrifice (one sheep). Then if you are in
safety and whosoever performs the 'Umrah in the
months of Hajj, before (performing) the Hajj,
(i.e. Hajj-at-Tamattu' and Al-Qirân),
he must slaughter a Hady such as he can afford,
but if he cannot afford it, he should observe Saum
(fasts) three days during the Hajj and seven days
after his return (to his home), making ten days in all.
This is for him whose family is not present at Al-Masjid-al-Harâm
(i.e. non-resident of Makkah). And fear Allâh much
and know that Allâh is Severe in punishment.[] |
| 197. |

The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known
(lunar year) months (i.e. the 10th month, the 11th month
and the first ten days of the 12th month of the Islâmic
calendar, i.e. two months and ten days). So whosoever
intends to perform Hajj[]
therein by assuming Ihrâm), then he should
not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit
sin, nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj. And
whatever good you do, (be sure) Allâh knows it. And take
a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best
provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness,
etc.). So fear Me, O men of understanding! |
| 198. |

There is no sin on you if you seek the Bounty of your
Lord (during pilgrimage by trading, etc.). Then when you
leave 'Arafât[], remember Allâh
(by glorifying His Praises, i.e. prayers and
invocations, etc.) at the Mash'ar-il-Harâm.[]
And remember Him (by invoking Allâh for all good, etc.)
as He has guided you, and verily, you were, before, of
those who were astray. |
| 199. |

Then depart from the place whence all the people depart
and ask Allâh for His Forgiveness. Truly, Allâh is
Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. |
| 200. |

So when you have accomplished your Manasik [(i.e.
Ihrâm, Tawâf of the Ka'bah and As-Safâ and
Al-Marwah), stay at 'Arafât, Muzdalifah
and Mina, Ramy of Jamarât, (stoning of the
specified pillars in Mina) slaughtering of
Hady (animal, etc.)]. Remember Allâh as you remember
your forefathers or with a far more remembrance. But of
mankind there are some who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Your
Bounties) in this world!" and for such there will be no
portion in the Hereafter. |
| 201. |

And of them there are some who say: "Our Lord! Give us
in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter
that which is good, and save us from the torment of the
Fire!" |
| 202. |

For them there will be alloted a share for what they
have earned. And Allâh is Swift at reckoning. |
| 203. |

And remember Allâh during the appointed Days.[]
But whosoever hastens to leave in two days, there is no
sin on him and whosoever stays on, there is no sin on
him, if his aim is to do good and obey Allâh (fear Him),
and know that you will surely be gathered unto Him. |
| 204. |

And of mankind there is he whose speech may please you
(O Muhammad SAW), in this worldly life, and he
calls Allâh to witness as to that which is in his heart,
yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents.[] |
| 205. |

And when he turns away (from you "O Muhammad SAW
"), his effort in the land is to make mischief therein
and to destroy the crops and the cattle, and Allâh likes
not mischief. |
| 206. |

And when it is said to him, "Fear Allâh", he is led by
arrogance to (more) crime. So enough for him is Hell,
and worst indeed is that place to rest! |
| 207. |

And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the
Pleasure of Allâh. And Allâh is full of Kindness to
(His) slaves. |
| 208. |

O you who believe! Enter perfectly in Islâm (by obeying
all the rules and regulations of the Islâmic religion)
and follow not the footsteps of Shaitân (Satan).
Verily! He is to you a plain enemy. |
| 209. |

Then if you slide back after the clear signs (Prophet
Muhammad SAW and this Qur'ân, and Islâm) have
come to you, then know that Allâh is All-Mighty,
All-Wise. |
| 210. |

Do they then wait for anything other than that Allâh
should come to them in the shadows of the clouds and the
angels? (Then) the case would be already judged. And to
Allâh return all matters (for decision). |
| 211. |

Ask the Children of Israel how many clear Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.) We gave them. And whoever changes Allâh's Favour
after it had come to him, [e.g. renounces the Religion
of Allâh (Islâm) and accepts Kufr (disbelief),]
then surely, Allâh is Severe in punishment. |
| 212. |

Beautified is the life of this world for those who
disbelieve, and they mock at those who believe. But
those who obey Allâh's Orders and keep away from what He
has forbidden, will be above them on the Day of
Resurrection. And Allâh gives (of His Bounty, Blessings,
Favours, Honours, etc. on the Day of Resurrection) to
whom He wills without limit. |
| 213. |

Mankind were one community and Allâh sent Prophets with
glad tidings and warnings, and with them He sent the
Scripture in truth to judge between people in matters
wherein they differed. And only those to whom (the
Scripture) was given differed concerning it after clear
proofs had come unto them through hatred, one to
another. Then Allâh by His Leave guided those who
believed to the truth of that wherein they differed. And
Allâh guides whom He wills to a Straight Path. |
| 214. |

Or think you that you will enter Paradise without such
(trials) as came to those who passed away before you?
They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and
were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who
believed along with him said, "When (will come) the Help
of Allâh?" Yes! Certainly, the Help of Allâh is near! |
| 215. |

They ask you (O Muhammad SAW) what they should
spend. Say: Whatever you spend of good must be for
parents and kindred and orphans and AlMasâkin
(the poor) and the wayfarers, and whatever you do of
good deeds, truly, Allâh knows it well. |
| 216. |

Jihâd[] (holy fighting
in Allâh's Cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though
you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing
which is good for you and that you like a thing which is
bad for you. Allâh knows but you do not know. |
| 217. |

They ask you concerning fighting in the Sacred Months
(i.e. 1st, 7th, 11th and 12th months of the Islâmic
calendar). Say, "Fighting therein is a great
(transgression)[] but a greater
(transgression) with Allâh is to prevent mankind from
following the Way of Allâh, to disbelieve in Him, to
prevent access to Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah),
and to drive out its inhabitants, and Al-Fitnah[]
is worse than killing. And they will never cease
fighting you until they turn you back from your religion
(Islâmic Monotheism) if they can. And whosoever of you
turns back from his religion and dies as a disbeliever,
then his deeds will be lost in this life and in the
Hereafter, and they will be the dwellers of the Fire.
They will abide therein forever." |
| 218. |

Verily, those who have believed, and those who have
emigrated (for Allâh's Religion) and have striven hard
in the Way of Allâh, all these hope for Allâh's Mercy.
And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. |
| 219. |

They ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning
alcoholic drink and gambling.[] Say:
"In them is a great sin, and (some) benefit for men, but
the sin of them is greater than their benefit." And they
ask you what they ought to spend. Say: "That which is
beyond your needs." Thus Allâh makes clear to you His
Laws in order that you may give thought."[] |
| 220. |

In (to) this worldly life and in the Hereafter. And they
ask you concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing is to
work honestly in their property, and if you mix your
affairs with theirs, then they are your brothers. And
Allâh knows him who means mischief (e.g. to swallow
their property) from him who means good (e.g. to save
their property). And if Allâh had wished, He could have
put you into difficulties. Truly, Allâh is All-Mighty,
All-Wise." |
| 221. |

And do not marry Al-Mushrikât (idolatresses,
etc.) till they believe (worship Allâh Alone). And
indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a
(free) Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.), even though
she pleases you. And give not (your daughters) in
marriage to Al-Mushrikûn[]
till they believe (in Allâh Alone) and verily, a
believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik
(idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikûn)
invite you to the Fire, but Allâh invites (you) to
Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) clear to mankind that they may
remember. |
| 222. |

They ask you concerning menstruation. Say: that is an
Adha (a harmful thing for a husband to have a sexual
intercourse with his wife while she is having her
menses), therefore keep away from women during menses
and go not unto them till they have purified (from
menses and have taken a bath). And when they have
purified themselves, then go in unto them as Allâh has
ordained for you (go in unto them in any manner as long
as it is in their vagina). Truly, Allâh loves those who
turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify
themselves (by taking a bath and cleaning and washing
thoroughly their private parts, bodies, for their
prayers, etc.). |
| 223. |

Your wives are a tilth for you, so go to your tilth
(have sexual relations with your wives in any manner as
long as it is in the vagina and not in the anus), when
or how you will, and send (good deeds, or ask Allâh to
bestow upon you pious offspring) before you for your
ownselves. And fear Allâh, and know that you are to meet
Him (in the Hereafter), and give good tidings to the
believers (O Muhammad SAW). |
| 224. |

And make not Allâh's (Name) an excuse in your oaths
against your doing good and acting piously, and making
peace among mankind. And Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower
(i.e. do not swear much and if you have sworn against
doing something good then give an expiation for the oath
and do good).[] |
| 225. |

Allâh will not call you to account for that which is
unintentional in your oaths, but He will call you to
account for that which your hearts have earned. And
Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Forbearing. |
| 226. |

Those who take an oath[] not to have
sexual relation with their wives must wait four months,
then if they return (change their idea in this period),
verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. |
| 227. |

And if they decide upon divorce, then Allâh is
All-Hearer, All-Knower. |
| 228. |

And divorced women shall wait (as regards their
marriage) for three menstrual periods, and it is not
lawful for them to conceal what Allâh has created in
their wombs, if they believe in Allâh and the Last Day.
And their husbands have the better right to take them
back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation.
And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as
regards living expenses, etc.) similar (to those of
their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and
respect, etc.) to what is reasonable, but men have a
degree (of responsibility) over them. And Allâh is
All-Mighty, All-Wise. |
| 229. |

The divorce is twice, after that, either you retain her
on reasonable terms or release her with kindness. And it
is not lawful for you (men) to take back (from your
wives) any of your Mahr (bridal money given by
the husband to his wife at the time of marriage) which
you have given them, except when both parties fear that
they would be unable to keep the limits ordained by
Allâh (e.g. to deal with each other on a fair basis).
Then if you fear that they would not be able to keep the
limits ordained by Allâh, then there is no sin on either
of them if she gives back (the Mahr or a part of
it) for her Al-Khul' (divorce)[].
These are the limits ordained by Allâh, so do not
transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits
ordained by Allâh, then such are the Zâlimûn
(wrong-doers, etc.). |
| 230. |

And if he has divorced her (the third time), then she is
not lawful unto him thereafter until she has married
another husband. Then, if the other husband divorces
her, it is no sin on both of them that they reunite,
provided they feel that they can keep the limits
ordained by Allâh. These are the limits of Allâh, which
He makes plain for the people who have knowledge. |
| 231. |

And when you have divorced women and they have fulfilled
the term of their prescribed period, either take them
back on reasonable basis or set them free on reasonable
basis. But do not take them back to hurt them, and
whoever does that, then he has wronged himself. And
treat not the Verses (Laws) of Allâh as a jest, but
remember Allâh's Favours on you (i.e. Islâm), and that
which He has sent down to you of the Book (i.e. the
Qur'ân) and Al-Hikmah (the Prophet's Sunnah
- legal ways - Islâmic jurisprudence, etc.) whereby
He instructs you. And fear Allâh, and know that Allâh is
All-Aware of everything. |
| 232. |

And when you have divorced women and they have fulfilled
the term of their prescribed period, do not prevent them
from marrying their (former) husbands, if they mutually
agree on reasonable basis. This (instruction) is an
admonition for him among you who believes in Allâh and
the Last Day. That is more virtuous and purer for you.
Allâh knows and you know not. |
| 233. |

The mothers shall give suck to their children for two
whole years, (that is) for those (parents) who desire to
complete the term of suckling, but the father of the
child shall bear the cost of the mother's food and
clothing on a reasonable basis. No person shall have a
burden laid on him greater than he can bear. No mother
shall be treated unfairly on account of her child, nor
father on account of his child. And on the (father's)
heir is incumbent the like of that (which was incumbent
on the father). If they both decide on weaning, by
mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no
sin on them. And if you decide on a foster
suckling-mother for your children, there is no sin on
you, provided you pay (the mother) what you agreed (to
give her) on reasonable basis. And fear Allâh and know
that Allâh is All-Seer of what you do. |
| 234. |

And those of you who die and leave wives behind them,
they (the wives) shall wait (as regards their marriage)
for four months and ten days, then when they have
fulfilled their term, there is no sin on you if they
(the wives) dispose of themselves in a just and
honourable manner (i.e. they can marry). And Allâh is
Well-Acquainted with what you do. |
| 235. |

And there is no sin on you if you make a hint of
betrothal or conceal it in yourself, Allâh knows that
you will remember them, but do not make a promise of
contract with them in secret except that you speak an
honourable saying according to the Islâmic law (e.g. you
can say to her, "If one finds a wife like you, he will
be happy"). And do not consummate the marriage until the
term prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allâh knows
what is in your minds, so fear Him. And know that Allâh
is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing. |
| 236. |

There is no sin on you, if you divorce women while yet
you have not touched (had sexual relation with) them,
nor appointed unto them their Mahr (bridal money
given by the husband to his wife at the time of
marriage). But bestow on them ( a suitable gif>t), the
rich according to his means, and the poor according to
his means, a gif>t of reasonable amount is a duty on the
doers of good. |
| 237. |

And if you divorce them before you have touched (had a
sexual relation with) them, and you have appointed unto
them the Mahr (bridal money given by the husbands
to his wife at the time of marriage), then pay half of
that (Mahr), unless they (the women) agree to
forego it, or he (the husband), in whose hands is the
marriage tie, agrees to forego and give her full
appointed Mahr. And to forego and give (her the
full Mahr) is nearer to At-Taqwa (piety,
right-eousness, etc.). And do not forget liberality
between yourselves. Truly, Allâh is All-Seer of what you
do. |
| 238. |

Guard strictly (five obligatory) AsSalawât (the
prayers) especially the middle Salât (i.e. the
best prayer 'Asr).[] And
stand before Allâh with obedience [and do not speak to
others during the Salât (prayers)]. |
| 239. |

And if you fear (an enemy), perfrom Salât (pray)
on foot or riding[]. And when you are
in safety, offer the Salât (prayer) in the manner
He has taught you, which you knew not (before). |
| 240. |

And those of you who die and leave behind wives should
bequeath for their wives a year's maintenance and
residence without turning them out, but if they (wives)
leave, there is no sin on you for that which they do of
themselves, provided it is honourable (e.g. lawful
marriage). And Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise. [The order
of this Verse has been cancelled (abrogated) by Verse
4:12]. |
| 241. |

And for divorced women, maintenance (should be provided)
on reasonable (scale). This is a duty on Al-Muttaqûn
(the pious - see V.2:2). |
| 242. |

Thus Allâh makes clear His Ayât (Laws) to you, in
order that you may understand. |
| 243. |

Did you (O Muhammad SAW) not think of those who
went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death?
Allâh said to them, "Die". And then He restored them to
life. Truly, Allâh is full of Bounty to mankind, but
most men thank not. |
| 244. |

And fight in the Way of Allâh and know that Allâh is
All-Hearer, All-Knower. |
| 245. |

Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan so that
He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allâh
that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto
Him you shall return. |
| 246. |

Have you not thought about the group of the Children of
Israel after (the time of) Musâ (Moses)? When they said
to a Prophet of theirs, "Appoint for us a king and we
will fight in Allâh's Way." He said, "Would you then
refrain from fighting, if fighting was prescribed for
you?" They said, "Why should we not fight in Allâh's Way
while we have been driven out of our homes and our
children (families have been taken as captives)?" But
when fighting was ordered for them, they turned away,
all except a few of them. And Allâh is All-Aware of the
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers). |
| 247. |

And their Prophet (Samuel < >< >) said to
them, "Indeed Allâh has appointed Talût (Saul) as
a king over you." They said, "How can he be a king over
us when we are better fitted than him for the kingdom,
and he has not been given enough wealth." He said:
"Verily, Allâh has chosen him above you and has
increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And
Allâh grants His Kingdom to whom He wills. And Allâh is
All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower." |
| 248. |

And their Prophet (Samuel < >< >) said to
them: Verily! The sign of His Kingdom is that there
shall come to you At-Tâbût (a wooden box),
wherein is Sakinah[]
(peace and reassurance) from your Lord and a remnant of
that which Musâ (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron) left behind,
carried by the angels. Verily, in this is a sign for you
if you are indeed believers. |
| 249. |

Then when Talût (Saul) set out with the army, he
said: "Verily! Allâh will try you by a river. So whoever
drinks thereof, he is not of me, and whoever tastes it
not, he is of me, except him who takes (thereof) in the
hollow of his hand." Yet, they drank thereof, all,
except a few of them. So when he had crossed it (the
river), he and those who believed with him, they said:
"We have no power this day against Jalût (Goliath) and
his hosts." But those who knew with certainty that they
were to meet their Lord, said: "How often a small group
overcame a mighty host by Allâh's Leave?" And Allâh is
with As-Sâbirin (the patient ones, etc.). |
| 250. |

And when they advanced to meet Jalût (Goliath) and his
forces, they invoked: "Our Lord! Pour forth on us
patience and make us victorious over the disbelieving
people." |
| 251. |

So they routed them by Allâh's Leave and Dawûd (David)
killed Jalût (Goliath), and Allâh gave him [Dawûd
(David)] the kingdom [after the death of Talût (Saul)
and Samuel] and AlHikmah (Prophethood)[],
and taught him of that which He willed. And if Allâh did
not check one set of people by means of another, the
earth would indeed be full of mischief. But Allâh is
full of Bounty to the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and
all that exists). |
| 252. |

These are the Verses of Allâh, We recite them to you (O
Muhammad SAW) in truth, and surely, you are one
of the Messengers (of Allâh)[]. |
| 253. |

Those Messengers! We preferred some to others; to some
of them Allâh spoke (directly); others He raised to
degrees (of honour); and to 'Iesa (Jesus), the son of
Maryam (Mary), We gave clear proofs and evidences, and
supported him with Rûh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael
(Gabriel)]. If Allâh had willed, succeeding generations
would not have fought against each other, after clear
Verses of Allâh had come to them, but they differed -
some of them believed and others disbelieved. If Allâh
had willed, they would not have fought against one
another, but Allâh does what He likes. |
| 254. |

O you who believe! Spend of that with which We have
provided for you, before a Day comes when there will be
no bargaining, nor friendship, nor intercession. And it
is the disbelievers who are the Zâlimûn
(wrong-doers, etc.). |
| 255. |

Allâh! Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to
be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who
sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber,
nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in
the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can
intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows
what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and
what will happen to them in the Hereafter . And they
will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that
which He wills. His Kursî[]
extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels
no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is
the Most High, the Most Great. [This Verse 2:255 is
called Ayat-ul-Kursî.] |
| 256. |

There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right
Path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever
disbelieves in Tâghût[]
and believes in Allâh, then he has grasped the most
trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allâh is
All-Hearer, All-Knower. |
| 257. |

Allâh is the Walî (Protector or Guardian) of
those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into
light. But as for those who disbelieve, their Auliyâ
(supporters and helpers) are Tâghût [false
deities and false leaders, etc.], they bring them out
from light into darkness. Those are the dwellers of the
Fire, and they will abide therein forever. |
| 258. |

Have you not looked at him who disputed with Ibrâhim
(Abraham) about his Lord (Allâh), because Allâh had
given him the kingdom? When Ibrâhim (Abraham) said (to
him): "My Lord (Allâh) is He Who gives life and causes
death." He said, "I give life and cause death." Ibrâhim
(Abraham) said, "Verily! Allâh causes the sun to rise
from the east; then cause it you to rise from the west."
So the disbeliever was utterly defeated. And Allâh
guides not the people, who are Zâlimûn
(wrong-doers, etc.). |
| 259. |

Or like the one who passed by a town and it had tumbled
over its roofs. He said: "Oh! How will Allâh ever bring
it to life after its death?" So Allâh caused him to die
for a hundred years, then raised him up (again). He
said: "How long did you remain (dead)?" He (the man)
said: "(Perhaps) I remained (dead) a day or part of a
day". He said: "Nay, you have remained (dead) for a
hundred years, look at your food and your drink, they
show no change; and look at your donkey! And thus We
have made of you a sign for the people. Look at the
bones, how We bring them together and clothe them with
flesh". When this was clearly shown to him, he said, "I
know (now) that Allâh is Able to do all things." |
| 260. |

And (remember) when Ibrâhim (Abraham) said, "My Lord!
Show me how You give life to the dead." He (Allâh) said:
"Do you not believe?" He [Ibrâhim (Abraham)] said: "Yes
(I believe), but to be stronger in Faith." He said:
"Take four birds, then cause them to incline towards you
(then slaughter them, cut them into pieces), and then
put a portion of them on every hill, and call them, they
will come to you in haste. And know that Allâh is
All-Mighty, All-Wise." |
| 261. |

The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way
of Allâh, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it
grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains.
Allâh gives manifold increase to whom He pleases. And
Allâh is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs,
All-Knower. |
| 262. |

Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allâh, and
do not follow up their gif>ts with reminders of their
generosity or with injury, their reward is with their
Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. |
| 263. |

Kind words and forgiving of faults are better than
Sadaqah (charity) followed by injury. And Allâh is
Rich (Free of all wants) and He is Most-Forbearing. |
| 264. |

O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah
(charity) by reminders of your generosity or by injury,
like him who spends his wealth to be seen of men, and he
does not believe in Allâh, nor in the Last Day. His
likeness is the likeness of a smooth rock on which is a
little dust; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it
bare. They are not able to do anything with what they
have earned. And Allâh does not guide the disbelieving
people. |
| 265. |

And the likeness of those who spend their wealth seeking
Allâh's Pleasure while they in their ownselves are sure
and certain that Allâh will reward them (for their
spending in His Cause), is the likeness of a garden on a
height; heavy rain falls on it and it doubles its yield
of harvest. And if it does not receive heavy rain, light
rain suffices it. And Allâh is All-Seer of (knows well)
what you do. |
| 266. |

Would any of you wish to have a garden with date-palms
and vines, with rivers flowing underneath, and all kinds
of fruits for him therein, while he is striken with old
age, and his children are weak (not able to look after
themselves), then it is struck with a fiery whirlwind,
so that it is burnt? Thus does Allâh make clear His
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses) to you that you may
give thought[]. |
| 267. |

O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you
have (legally) earned, and of that which We have
produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that
which is bad to spend from it, (though) you would not
accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate
therein. And know that Allâh is Rich (Free of all
wants), and Worthy of all praise. |
| 268. |

Shaitân (Satan) threatens you with poverty and
orders you to commit Fahshâ (evil deeds, illegal
sexual intercourse, sins etc.); whereas Allâh promises
you Forgiveness from Himself and Bounty, and Allâh is
All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower. |
| 269. |

He grants Hikmah[] to
whom He pleases, and he, to whom Hikmah is
granted, is indeed granted abundant good. But none
remember (will receive admonition) except men of
understanding. |
| 270. |

And whatever you spend for spendings (e.g., in
Sadaqah - charity, etc. for Allâh's Cause) or
whatever vow you make, be sure Allâh knows it all. And
for the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.) there are no
helpers. |
| 271. |

If you disclose your Sadaqât (alms-giving), it is
well, but if you conceal it, and give it to the poor,
that is better for you. (Allâh) will forgive you some of
your sins. And Allâh is Well-Acquainted with what you
do. |
| 272. |

Not upon you (Muhammad SAW) is their guidance,
but Allâh guides whom He wills. And whatever you spend
in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except
seeking Allâh's Countenance. And whatever you spend in
good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall
not be wronged. |
| 273. |

(Charity is) for Fuqarâ (the poor), who in
Allâh's Cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot
move about in the land (for trade or work). The one who
knows them not, thinks that they are rich because of
their modesty. You may know them by their mark, they do
not beg of people at all.[] And
whatever you spend in good, surely Allâh knows it well. |
| 274. |

Those who spend their wealth (in Allâh's Cause) by night
and day, in secret and in public, they shall have their
reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor
shall they grieve.[] |
| 275. |

Those who eat Ribâ[] (usury)
will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) except like
the standing of a person beaten by Shaitân
(Satan) leading him to insanity. That is because they
say: "Trading is only like Ribâ (usury)," whereas
Allâh has permitted trading and forbidden Ribâ
(usury). So whosoever receives an admonition from his
Lord and stops eating Ribâ (usury) shall not be
punished for the past; his case is for Allâh (to judge);
but whoever returns [to Ribâ (usury)], such are
the dwellers of the Fire - they will abide therein. |
| 276. |

Allâh will destroy Ribâ (usury) and will give
increase for Sadaqât (deeds of charity, alms,
etc.) And Allâh likes not the disbelievers, sinners. |
| 277. |

Truly those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness,
and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât),
and give Zakât, they will have their reward with
their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they
grieve. |
| 278. |

O you who believe! Be afraid of Allâh and give up what
remains (due to you) from Ribâ (usury) (from now
onward), if you are (really) believers[]. |
| 279. |

And if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from
Allâh and His Messenger[] but if you
repent, you shall have your capital sums. Deal not
unjustly (by asking more than your capital sums), and
you shall not be dealt with unjustly (by receiving less
than your capital sums). |
| 280. |

And if the debtor is in a hard time (has no money), then
grant him time till it is easy for him to repay, but if
you remit it by way of charity, that is better for you
if you did but know.[] |
| 281. |

And be afraid of the Day when you shall be brought back
to Allâh. Then every person shall be paid what he
earned, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly. |
| 282. |


O you who believe! When you contract a debt for a fixed
period, write it down. Let a scribe write it down in
justice between you. Let not the scribe refuse to write
as Allâh has taught him, so let him write. Let him (the
debtor) who incurs the liability dictate, and he must
fear Allâh, his Lord, and diminish not anything of what
he owes. But if the debtor is of poor understanding, or
weak, or is unable himself to dictate, then let his
guardian dictate in justice. And get two witnesses out
of your own men. And if there are not two men
(available), then a man and two women, such as you agree
for witnesses, so that if one of them (two women) errs,
the other can remind her. And the witnesses should not
refuse when they are called on (for evidence). You
should not become weary to write it (your contract),
whether it be small or big, for its fixed term, that is
more just with Allâh; more solid as evidence, and more
convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves, save when
it is a present trade which you carry out on the spot
among yourselves, then there is no sin on you if you do
not write it down. But take witnesses whenever you make
a commercial contract. Let neither scribe nor witness
suffer any harm, but if you do (such harm), it would be
wickedness in you. So be afraid of Allâh; and Allâh
teaches you. And Allâh is the All-Knower of each and
everything. |
| 283. |

And if you are on a journey and cannot find a scribe,
then let there be a pledge taken (mortgaging)[];
then if one of you entrust the other, let the one who is
entrusted discharge his trust (faithfully), and let him
be afraid of Allâh, his Lord. And conceal not the
evidence for he, who hides it, surely his heart is
sinful. And Allâh is All-Knower of what you do. |
| 284. |

To Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and all that
is on the earth, and whether you disclose what is in
your ownselves or conceal it, Allâh will call you to
account for it. Then He forgives whom He wills and
punishes whom He wills. And Allâh is Able to do all
things. |
| 285. |

. The Messenger (Muhammad SAW) believes
in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so
do) the believers. Each one believes in Allâh, His
Angels, His Books, and His Messengers. They say, "We
make no distinction between one another of His
Messengers" - and they say, "We hear, and we obey. (We
seek) Your Forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the
return (of all)." |
| 286. |

Allâh burdens not a person beyond his scope. He gets
reward for that (good) which he has earned, and he is
punished for that (evil) which he has earned. "Our Lord!
Punish us not if we forget or fall into error, our Lord!
Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on
those before us (Jews and Christians); our Lord! Put not
on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear.
Pardon us and grant us Forgiveness. Have mercy on us.
You are our Maulâ (Patron, Suppor-ter and
Protector, etc.) and give us victory over the
disbelieving people.[]" |
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