Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
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| Bismillah |
1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the
Qur'an and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
2. This is the Book (the Qur'an), whereof there is
no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqun [the pious
and righteous persons who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and
evil deeds which He has forbidden) and love Allah much (perform all kinds of
good deeds which He has ordained)].
3. Who believe in the Ghaib and
perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and
spend out of what we have provided for them [i.e. give Zakat , spend
on themselves, their parents, their children, their wives, etc., and also give
charity to the poor and also in Allah's Cause - Jihad, etc.].
4. And who believe in (the Qur'an and the Sunnah) which
has been sent down (revealed) to you (Muhammad Peace be upon him ) and in [the
Taurat (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.).
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. Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on
their hearings, (i.e. they are closed from accepting Allah'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 Allah and the Last Day" while in fact they
believe not.
9. They (think to) deceive Allah 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 Allah 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."
13. And when it is said to them (hypocrites):
"Believe as the people (followers of Muhammad Peace be upon him , Al-Ansar and Al-Muhajirun) 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 Shayatin (devils
- polytheists, hypocrites, etc.), they say: "Truly, we are with you;
verily, we were but mocking."
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, Allah took away their
light and left them in darkness. (So) they could not see.
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 Allah ever encompasses
the disbelievers (i.e. Allah 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 Allah willed, He could have taken away their hearing
and their sight. Certainly, Allah has power over all things.
21. O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allah), Who
created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqun (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
Allah (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'an) to Our
slave (Muhammad Peace be upon him ), then produce a Surah (chapter)
of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides
Allah, 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 Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or
wives), (having no menses, stools, urine, etc.) and they will abide therein
forever.
26. Verily, Allah 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 Allah intend by this parable?" By it He misleads many, and many He
guides thereby. And He misleads thereby only those who are Al-Fasiqun (the
rebellious, disobedient to Allah).
27. Those who break Allah's Covenant after ratifying
it, and sever what Allah has ordered to be joined (as regards Allah's Religion
of Islamic 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 Allah? 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 Istawa (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 (Allah) 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 Iblis (Satan),
he refused and was proud and was one of the disbelievers (disobedient to
Allah).
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 Zalimun (wrong-doers)."
36. Then the Shaitan (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 Ayat (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'an), confirming that which is with you, [the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel)], and be not the first to disbelieve therein, and buy not with My
Verses [the Taurat (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-Tabari, Vol. I, Page 253).
42. And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal
the truth [i.e. Muhammad Peace be upon him is Allah's Messenger and his
qualities are written in your Scriptures, the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel)] while you know (the truth) .
43. And perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat),
and give Zakat, and Irka' (i.e. bow down or submit
yourselves with obedience to Allah) along with Ar-Raki'un.
44. Enjoin you Al-Birr (piety and
righteousness and each and every act of obedience to Allah) on the people and
you forget (to practise it) yourselves, while you recite the
Scripture [the Taurat (Torah)]! Have you then no sense?
45. And seek help in patience and As-Salat (the
prayer) and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khashi'un [i.e.
the true believers in Allah - those who obey Allah 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 'Alamin (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 Musa
(Moses) forty nights, and (in his absence) you took the calf (for worship), and
you were Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.).
53. And (remember) when We gave Musa (Moses) the
Scripture [the Taurat (Torah)] and the criterion (of right and wrong) so that
you may be guided aright.
54. And (remember) when Musa (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 Musa
(Moses)! We shall never believe in you till we see Allah plainly." But you
were seized with a thunderbolt (lightning) while you were looking.
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 Allah's Obedience. (Tafsir At-Tabari,
Vol. I, Page 305).
60. And (remember) when Musa (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 Allah has provided and do
not act corruptly, making mischief on the earth."
61. And (remember) when you said, "O Musa
(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 Fum (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 Allah. That was because they
used to disbelieve the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah and killed the Prophets wrongfully.
That was because they disobeyed and used to transgress the bounds (in their
disobedience to Allah, i.e. commit crimes and sins).
62. Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews
and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah 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-Muttaqun (the pious - see V.2:2).
64. Then after that you turned away. Had it not been
for the Grace and Mercy of Allah 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-Muttaqun (the
pious - see V.2:2).
67. And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his
people: "Verily, Allah commands you that you slaughter a cow." They
said, "Do you make fun of us?" He said, "I take Allah's Refuge
from being among Al-Jahilun (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
Allah wills, we will be guided."
71. He [Musa (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 Allah brought forth that
which you were hiding.
73. So We said: "Strike him (the dead man) with
a piece of it (the cow)." Thus Allah brings the dead to life and shows you
His Ayat (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 Allah. And Allah 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 Allah [the Taurat (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 Allah has
revealed to you [Jews, about the description and the qualities of Prophet
Muhammad Peace be upon him , that which are written in the Taurat (Torah)] ,
that they (Muslims) may argue with you (Jews) about it before your Lord?"
Have you (Jews) then no understanding?
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 Allah," 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 Allah, so that Allah will not break His Covenant? Or is it that
you say of Allah 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 Allah -
Islamic 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 Allah (Alone) and be dutiful and
good to parents, and to kindred, and to orphans and Al-Masakin (the
poor), [Tafsir At-Tabari, 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-Salat(Iqamat-as-Salat),
and give Zakat. Then you slid back, except a few of you, while you
are backsliders. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, 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 Allah 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 Musa (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 Ruh-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 Allah's Word)." Nay, Allah 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'an) from Allah confirming what is with them [the Taurat (Torah) and
the Injeel (Gospel)], although aforetime they had invoked Allah (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 Allah be on the disbelievers.
90. How bad is that for which they have sold their
ownselves, that they should disbelieve in that which Allah has revealed (the
Qur'an), grudging that Allah 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 Allah 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 Allah
aforetime, if you indeed have been believers?"
92. And indeed Musa (Moses) came to you with clear
proofs, yet you worshipped the calf after he left, and you were Zalimun (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 Allah 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 Allah is
All-Aware of the Zalimun (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 Allah (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 Allah 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'an) down to your heart by Allah's
Permission, confirming what came before it [i.e. the Taurat (Torah) and the
Injeel (Gospel)] and guidance and glad tidings for the believers.
98. "Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His Angels,
His Messengers, Jibrael (Gabriel) and Mikael (Michael), then
verily, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers."
99. And indeed We have sent down to you
manifest Ayat (these Verses of the Qur'an which inform in
detail about the news of the Jews and their secret intentions, etc.), and none
disbelieve in them but Fasiqun (those who rebel against
Allah'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 Allah (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 Allah behind their backs as if they did not know!
102. They
followed what the Shayatin (devils) gave out (falsely of the
magic) in the lifetime of Sulaiman (Solomon). Sulaiman did not disbelieve, but
the Shayatin (devils) disbelieved, teaching men magic and such
things that came down at Babylon to the two angels, Harutand Marut, 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 Allah'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
Allah, 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 ) Ra'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-Mushrikun (the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, idolaters,
polytheists, pagans, etc.) like that there should be sent down unto you any
good from your Lord. But Allah chooses for His Mercy whom He wills. And Allah
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 Allah is able to do all things?
107. Know
you not that it is Allah to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the
earth? And besides Allah you have neither any Wali (protector
or guardian) nor any helper.
108. Or do
you want to ask your Messenger (Muhammad Peace be upon him ) as Musa (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 Allah's
Messenger) has become manifest unto them. But forgive and overlook, till Allah
brings His Command. Verily, Allah is Able to do all things.
110. And
perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat,
and whatever of good (deeds that Allah loves) you send forth for yourselves before
you, you shall find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah 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 Allah (i.e. follows Allah's Religion
of Islamic Monotheism) and he is a Muhsin (good-doer i.e.
performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake only without any show off or to
gain praise or fame, etc., and in accordance with the Sunnah of
Allah's Messenger Muhammad Peace be upon him ) then his reward is with his Lord
(Allah), on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. [See Tafsir
Ibn Kathir, 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. Allah 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 Allah's Name be glorified and
mentioned much (i.e. prayers and invocations, etc.) in Allah's Mosques and
strive for their ruin? It was not fitting that such should themselves enter
them (Allah'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 Allah belong the east and the west, so wherever you turn yourselves or your
faces there is the Face of Allah (and He is High above, over His Throne).
Surely! Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knowing.
116. And
they (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: Allah 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 Allah 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 (Islam), 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 Allah
(i.e. Islamic 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'an), then you would have
against Allah neither any Wali (protector or guardian) nor any
helper.
121. Those
(who embraced Islam from Bani Israel) to whom We gave the Book [the Taurat
(Torah)] [or those (Muhammad's Peace be upon him companions) to whom We have
given the Book (the Qur'an)] 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'an), those are they who
are the losers. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi. Vol. 2, Page 95).
122. O
Children of Israel! Remember My Favour which I bestowed upon you and that I
preferred you to the 'Alamin (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 Ibrahim (Abraham) [i.e., Allah] tried him with
(certain) Commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allah) said (to him), "Verily,
I am going to make you a leader (Prophet) of mankind." [Ibrahim (Abraham)]
said, "And of my offspring (to make leaders)." (Allah) said, "My
Covenant (Prophethood, etc.) includes not Zalimun (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 Maqam (place)
of Ibrahim (Abraham) [or the stone on which Ibrahim (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 Tawaf of the Ka'bah at
Makkah), and We commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma'il (Ishmael) that they
should purify My House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) for those who are
circumambulating it, or staying (I'tikaf), or bowing or prostrating
themselves (there, in prayer).
126. And
(remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said, "My Lord, make this city (Makkah)
a place of security and provide its people with fruits, such of them as believe
in Allah and the Last Day." He (Allah) 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 Ibrahim (Abraham) and (his son) Isma'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 Manasik (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 Allah 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'an) and Al-Hikmah (full
knowledge of the Islamic 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 Ibrahim (Abraham) (i.e. Islamic 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 'Alamin (mankind,
jinns and all that exists)."
132. And
this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Ibrahim (Abraham) upon his
sons and by Ya'qub (Jacob), (saying), "O my sons! Allah has chosen for you
the (true) religion, then die not except in the Faith of Islam (as Muslims -
Islamic Monotheism)."
133. Or
were you witnesses when death approached Ya'qub (Jacob)? When he said unto his
sons, "What will you worship after me?" They said, "We shall
worship your Ilah (God - Allah), the Ilah (God)
of your fathers, Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma'il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac),
One Ilah (God), and to Him we submit (in Islam)."
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 Ibrahim (Abraham), Hanifa [Islamic Monotheism, i.e. to
worship none but Allah (Alone)], and he was not of Al-Mushrikun (those
who worshipped others along with Allah - see V.2:105)."
136. Say
(O Muslims), "We believe in Allah and that which has been sent down to us
and that which has been sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma'il (Ishmael),
Ishaque (Isaac), Ya'qub (Jacob), and to Al-Asbat [the twelve
sons of Ya'qub (Jacob)], and that which has been given to Musa (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
Islam)."
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 Allah will
suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.
138. [Our Sibghah (religion)
is] the Sibghah (Religion) of Allah (Islam) and which Sibghah (religion)
can be better than Allah's? And we are His worshippers. [Tafsir Ibn Kathir.]
139. Say
(O Muhammad Peace be upon him to the Jews and Christians), "Dispute you
with us about Allah 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 Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma'il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Ya'qub
(Jacob) and Al-Asbat [the twelve sons of Ya'qub (Jacob)] were
Jews or Christians? Say, "Do you know better or does Allah (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 Allah?
And Allah 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 
)
"To Allah belong both, east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a
Straight Way."
)
"To Allah 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 Islamic Monotheism, true
followers of Prophet Muhammad and
his Sunnah (legal ways)], a Wasat (just) (and
the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger
(Muhammad )
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 )
from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed
it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never
make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards
Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards
mankind.
and
his Sunnah (legal ways)], a Wasat (just) (and
the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger
(Muhammad )
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 )
from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed
it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never
make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards
Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards
mankind.
144. Verily!
We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's )
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-Haram (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 Allah is not unaware of what they do.
)
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-Haram (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 Allah 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 Ayat (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 Allah), then indeed you will be one of the Zalimun (polytheists,
wrong-doers, etc.).
146. Those
to whom We gave the Scripture (Jews and Christians) recognise him
(Muhammad 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 which
are written in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)].
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 which
are written in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)].
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, Allah will bring you
together (on the Day of Resurrection). Truly, Allah 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-Haram (at Makkah), that is indeed the truth
from your Lord. And Allah 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-Haram (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 )
of your own, reciting to you Our Verses (the Qur'an) and sanctifying you, and
teaching you the Book (the Qur'an) and the Hikmah (i.e. Sunnah, Islamic
laws and Fiqh - jurisprudence), and teaching you that which
you used not to know.
)
of your own, reciting to you Our Verses (the Qur'an) and sanctifying you, and
teaching you the Book (the Qur'an) and the Hikmah (i.e. Sunnah, Islamic
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-Salat (the prayer).
Truly! Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.).
154. And
say not of those who are killed in the Way of Allah, "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-Sabirin (the
patient ones, etc.).
156. Who,
when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allah we belong and truly,
to Him we shall return."
157. They
are those on whom are the Salawat (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-Safa and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah) are of the Symbols of Allah. 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 (Tawaf) between
them (As-Safa and Al-Marwah). And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily,
Allah 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 Allah 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 Allah 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 Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God -
Allah), La ilaha 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 Allah 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 Ayat (proofs,
evidences, signs, etc.) for people of understanding.
165. And
of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to
Allah). They love them as they love Allah. But those who believe, love Allah
more (than anything else). If only, those who do wrong could see, when they
will see the torment, that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah 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 Allah
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 Shaitan (Satan). Verily, he is to you an open
enemy.
169. [Shaitan (Satan)]
commands you only what is evil and Fahsha (sinful), and that
you should say against Allah what you know not.
170. When
it is said to them: "Follow what Allah 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 Allah - Islamic Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful
things that We have provided you with, and be grateful to Allah, 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 Allah (or has been slaughtered for idols, etc., on which Allah'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, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
174. Verily,
those who conceal what Allah has sent down of the Book, and purchase a small
gain therewith (of worldly things), they eat into their bellies nothing but
fire. Allah 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 Allah has sent down the Book (the Qur'an) 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 Allah, 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 Allah, 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-Masakin (the poor), and to the wayfarer, and to those
who ask, and to set slaves free, performs As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat),
and gives the Zakat, and who fulfill their covenant when they make
it, and who are As-Sabirin (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 Al-Muttaqun (pious
- see V.2:2).
178. O you
who believe! Al-Qisas (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-Qisas (the Law of
Equality in punishment), O men of understanding, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (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-Muttaqun (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, Allah 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, Allah 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-Muttaqun (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 Miskin(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 Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, 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
Ramadan 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. Allah 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 Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu-Akbar; Allah
is the Most Great) on seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadan and Shawwal]
for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.
186. And
when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad )
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.
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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 Libas [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-Tabari], for you
and you are the same for them. Allah 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 Allah 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'tikaf (i.e.
confining oneself in a mosque for prayers and invocations leaving the worldly
activities) in the mosques. These are the limits (set) by Allah, so approach
them not. Thus does Allah make clear His Ayat (proofs,
evidences, lessons, signs, revelations, verses, laws, legal and illegal things,
Allah's set limits, orders, etc.) to mankind that they may become Al-Muttaqun (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 )
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 Allah. So enter houses through their proper
doors, and fear Allah that you may be successful.
)
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 Allah. So enter houses through their proper
doors, and fear Allah that you may be successful.
190. And
fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits.
Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors. [This Verse is the first one that was
revealed in connection with Jihad, 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-Haram (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.
193. And
fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and
worshipping of others along with Allah) and (all and every kind of) worship is
for Allah (Alone). But if they cease, let there be no transgression except
against Az-Zalimun (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 (Qisas). Then whoever transgresses the prohibition
against you, you transgress likewise against him. And fear Allah, and know that
Allah is with Al-Muttaqun (the pious - see V.2:2) .
195. And
spend in the Cause of Allah (i.e. Jihad of all kinds, etc.)
and do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in
the Cause of Allah), and do good. Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the
good-doers).
196. And
perform properly (i.e. all the ceremonies according to the ways of Prophet
Muhammad ),
the Hajj and 'Umrah (i.e. the pilgrimage to
Makkah) for Allah. 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-Qiran),
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-Haram (i.e.
non-resident of Makkah). And fear Allah much and know that Allah is Severe in
punishment.
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the Hajj and 'Umrah (i.e. the pilgrimage to
Makkah) for Allah. 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-Qiran),
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-Haram (i.e.
non-resident of Makkah). And fear Allah much and know that Allah 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 Islamic calendar, i.e. two
months and ten days). So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein
by assuming Ihram), 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) Allah 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 'Arafat,remember Allah (by
glorifying His Praises, i.e. prayers and invocations, etc.) at the Mash'ar-il-Haram.
And remember Him (by invoking Allah 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 Allah for His
Forgiveness. Truly, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful.
200. So
when you have accomplished your Manasik [(i.e. Ihram,
Tawaf of the Ka'bah and As-Safa and Al-Marwah),
stay at 'Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina, Ramy of Jamarat,
(stoning of the specified pillars in Mina) slaughtering of Hady (animal,
etc.)]. Remember Allah 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 Allah is Swift
at reckoning.
203. And
remember Allah 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 Allah (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 ),
in this worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness as to that which is in his
heart, yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents.
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in this worldly life, and he calls Allah 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 "),
his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and
the cattle, and Allah likes not mischief.
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his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and
the cattle, and Allah likes not mischief.
206. And
when it is said to him, "Fear Allah", 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 Allah. And Allah
is full of Kindness to (His) slaves.
208. O you
who believe! Enter perfectly in Islam (by obeying all the rules and regulations
of the Islamic religion) and follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan).
Verily! He is to you a plain enemy.
209. Then
if you slide back after the clear signs (Prophet Muhammad and
this Qur'an, and Islam) have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty,
All-Wise.
and
this Qur'an, and Islam) have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty,
All-Wise.
210. Do
they then wait for anything other than that Allah should come to them in the
shadows of the clouds and the angels? (Then) the case would be already judged.
And to Allah return all matters (for decision).
211. Ask
the Children of Israel how many clear Ayat (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) We gave them. And whoever changes
Allah's Favour after it had come to him, [e.g. renounces the Religion of Allah
(Islam) and accepts Kufr (disbelief),] then surely, Allah 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 Allah's Orders and keep away from what He has
forbidden, will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah 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 Allah 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 Allah by His Leave guided those who believed to the truth of that
wherein they differed. And Allah 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 Allah?" Yes!
Certainly, the Help of Allah is near!
215. They
ask you (O Muhammad )
what they should spend. Say: Whatever you spend of good must be for parents and
kindred and orphans and Al-Masakin (the poor) and the
wayfarers, and whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.
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what they should spend. Say: Whatever you spend of good must be for parents and
kindred and orphans and Al-Masakin (the poor) and the
wayfarers, and whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.
216. Jihad (holy fighting in Allah'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. Allah
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 Islamic calendar). Say, "Fighting therein is a great
(transgression) but a greater (transgression) with Allah is to prevent mankind
from following the Way of Allah, to disbelieve in Him, to prevent access
to Al-Masjid-al-Haram (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
(Islamic 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 Allah's Religion)
and have striven hard in the Way of Allah, all these hope for Allah's Mercy.
And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful.
219. They
ask you (O Muhammad )
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 Allah makes clear to you His Laws in order
that you may give thought."
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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 Allah 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 Allah
knows him who means mischief (e.g. to swallow their property) from him who
means good (e.g. to save their property). And if Allah had wished, He could
have put you into difficulties. Truly, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise."
221. And
do not marry Al-Mushrikat (idolatresses, etc.) till they
believe (worship Allah 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-Mushrikun till
they believe (in Allah Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a
(free) Mushrik (idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you.
Those (Al-Mushrikun) invite you to the Fire, but Allah invites (you) to
Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His Ayat (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 Allah has ordained
for you (go in unto them in any manner as long as it is in their vagina).
Truly, Allah 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 Allah to bestow upon you pious
offspring) before you for your ownselves. And fear Allah, and know that you are
to meet Him (in the Hereafter), and give good tidings to the believers (O
Muhammad ).
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224. And
make not Allah's (Name) an excuse in your oaths against your doing good and
acting piously, and making peace among mankind. And Allah 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. Allah
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 Allah
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, Allah
is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
228. And
divorced women shall wait (as regards their marriage) for three menstrual
periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in
their wombs, if they believe in Allah 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 Allah 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
Allah (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 Allah, 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 Allah, so do not transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits
ordained by Allah, then such are the Zalimun (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 Allah. These are the limits of
Allah, 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 Allah as
a jest, but remember Allah's Favours on you (i.e. Islam), and that which He has
sent down to you of the Book (i.e. the Qur'an) and Al-Hikmah (the
Prophet's Sunnah - legal ways - Islamic jurisprudence, etc.)
whereby He instructs you. And fear Allah, and know that Allah 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 Allah and the Last Day. That is more virtuous
and purer for you. Allah 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 Allah and know that Allah 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 Allah 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,
Allah 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
Islamic 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 Allah knows what is in your minds, so
fear Him. And know that Allah 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 gift), the rich according to his means, and the poor
according to his means, a gift 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,
Allah is All-Seer of what you do.
238. Guard
strictly (five obligatory) As-Salawat (the prayers) especially
the middle Salat (i.e. the best prayer - 'Asr).
And stand before Allah with obedience [and do not speak to others during
the Salat (prayers)].
239. And
if you fear (an enemy), perfrom Salat (pray) on foot or
riding. And when you are in safety, offer the Salat (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 Allah 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-Muttaqun (the pious - see V.2:2).
243. Did
you (O Muhammad )
not think of those who went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death?
Allah said to them, "Die". And then He restored them to life. Truly,
Allah is full of Bounty to mankind, but most men thank not.
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not think of those who went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death?
Allah said to them, "Die". And then He restored them to life. Truly,
Allah is full of Bounty to mankind, but most men thank not.
245. Who
is he that will lend to Allah a goodly loan so that He may multiply it to him
many times? And it is Allah 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)
Musa (Moses)? When they said to a Prophet of theirs, "Appoint for us a
king and we will fight in Allah's Way." He said, "Would you then
refrain from fighting, if fighting was prescribed for you?" They said,
"Why should we not fight in Allah'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 Allah is All-Aware of the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers).
247. And
their Prophet (Samuel) said to them, "Indeed Allah has appointed Talut (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, Allah has chosen him above you and has
increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah grants His Kingdom
to whom He wills. And Allah 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-Tabut (a wooden box), wherein
is Sakinah (peace and reassurance) from your Lord and a
remnant of that which Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) left behind, carried by
the angels. Verily, in this is a sign for you if you are indeed believers.
249. Then
when Talut (Saul) set out with the army, he said: "Verily!
Allah 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 Jalut (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 Allah's
Leave?" And Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones,
etc.).
250. And
when they advanced to meet Jalut (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 Allah's Leave and Dawud (David) killed Jalut (Goliath), and
Allah gave him [Dawud (David)] the kingdom [after the death of Talut (Saul) and
Samuel] and Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and taught him of that
which He willed. And if Allah did not check one set of people by means of
another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief. But Allah is full of
Bounty to the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
252. These
are the Verses of Allah, We recite them to you (O Muhammad )
in truth, and surely, you are one of the Messengers (of Allah).
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in truth, and surely, you are one of the Messengers (of Allah).
253. Those
Messengers! We preferred some to others; to some of them Allah 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 Ruh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael (Gabriel)]. If Allah had willed,
succeeding generations would not have fought against each other, after clear
Verses of Allah had come to them, but they differed - some of them believed and
others disbelieved. If Allah had willed, they would not have fought against one
another, but Allah 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 Zalimun (wrong-doers,
etc.).
255. Allah! La
ilaha 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 Kursi 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-Kursi.]
256. There
is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from
the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in
Allah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break.
And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
257. Allah
is the Wali (Protector or Guardian) of those who believe. He
brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve,
their Auliya (supporters and helpers) are Taghut [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 Ibrahim (Abraham) about his Lord
(Allah), because Allah had given him the kingdom? When Ibrahim (Abraham) said
(to him): "My Lord (Allah) is He Who gives life and causes death." He
said, "I give life and cause death." Ibrahim (Abraham) said,
"Verily! Allah causes the sun to rise from the east; then cause it you to
rise from the west." So the disbeliever was utterly defeated. And Allah
guides not the people, who are Zalimun (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 Allah ever bring it to life after its death?" So Allah
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 Allah is Able to do all things."
260. And
(remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said, "My Lord! Show me how You give
life to the dead." He (Allah) said: "Do you not believe?" He
[Ibrahim (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
Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise."
261. The
likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah, is as the
likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred
grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He pleases. And Allah is
All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower.
262. Those
who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah, and do not follow up their gifts
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 Allah 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 Allah, 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 Allah does not guide the disbelieving people.
265. And
the likeness of those who spend their wealth seeking Allah's Pleasure while
they in their ownselves are sure and certain that Allah 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 Allah 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 Allah make
clear His Ayat (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 Allah is Rich (Free of all
wants), and Worthy of all praise.
268. Shaitan (Satan) threatens you with poverty and
orders you to commit Fahsha (evil deeds, illegal sexual
intercourse, sins etc.); whereas Allah promises you Forgiveness from Himself
and Bounty, and Allah 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 Allah's Cause) or whatever vow you make, be sure Allah knows it all.
And for the Zalimun (wrong-doers, etc.) there are no helpers.
271. If
you disclose your Sadaqat (alms-giving), it is well, but if
you conceal it, and give it to the poor, that is better for you. (Allah) will
forgive you some of your sins. And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do.
272. Not
upon you (Muhammad )
is their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. And whatever you spend in
good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allah's
Countenance. And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full,
and you shall not be wronged.
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is their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. And whatever you spend in
good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allah'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 Fuqara (the poor), who in Allah'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 Allah knows it well.
274. Those
who spend their wealth (in Allah'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 Riba (usury) will not stand (on the Day of
Resurrection) except like the standing of a person beaten by Shaitan(Satan)
leading him to insanity. That is because they say: "Trading is only
like Riba (usury)," whereas Allah has permitted trading
and forbidden Riba (usury). So whosoever receives an
admonition from his Lord and stops eating Riba (usury) shall
not be punished for the past; his case is for Allah (to judge); but whoever
returns [to Riba (usury)], such are the dwellers of the Fire -
they will abide therein.
276. Allah
will destroy Riba (usury) and will give increase for Sadaqat (deeds
of charity, alms, etc.) And Allah likes not the disbelievers, sinners.
277. Truly
those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat),
and give Zakat, 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 Allah and give up what remains (due to you)
from Riba (usury) (from now onward), if you are (really) believers.
279. And
if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from Allah 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 Allah. 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 Allah has taught him, so let him write. Let him (the debtor) who incurs the
liability dictate, and he must fear Allah, 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 Allah; 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 Allah; and Allah teaches you. And Allah 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 Allah, his
Lord. And conceal not the evidence for he, who hides it, surely his heart is
sinful. And Allah is All-Knower of what you do.
284. To
Allah 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, Allah will call
you to account for it. Then He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He
wills. And Allah is Able to do all things.
285. . The
Messenger (Muhammad )
believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) the
believers. Each one believes in Allah, 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)."
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believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) the
believers. Each one believes in Allah, 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. Allah 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 Maula (Patron,
Suppor-ter and Protector, etc.) and give us victory over the disbelieving
people."
