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Al-Imran
(3:1) Alif, Lam, Mim.
(3:2) Allah, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, Who sustains the entire
order of the universe - there is no God but He.1
order of the universe - there is no God but He.1
(3:3) He has revealed this Book to you, setting forth the truth and confirming
the earlier Books, and earlier He revealed the Torah and Gospel
the earlier Books, and earlier He revealed the Torah and Gospel
(3:4) for the guidance of mankind;2 and He has also revealed the
Criterion (to distinguish truth from falsehood). A severe chastisement lies
in store for those who deny the signs of Allah. Allah is All-Mighty; He is the
Lord of Retribution.
Criterion (to distinguish truth from falsehood). A severe chastisement lies
in store for those who deny the signs of Allah. Allah is All-Mighty; He is the
Lord of Retribution.
(3:5) Nothing in the earth and in the heavens is hidden from Allah.3
(3:6) It is He Who fashions you in the wombs as He wills.4 There
is no God but He; the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
is no God but He; the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
(3:7) It is He Who has revealed the Book to you. Some of its verses are absolutely
clear and lucid, and these are the core of the Book.5 Others are
ambiguous.6 Those in whose hearts there is perversity, always go
about the part which is ambiguous, seeking mischief and seeking to arrive at
its meaning arbitrarily, although none knows their true meaning except Allah.
On the contrary, those firmly rooted in knowledge say: 'We believe in it; it
is all from our Lord alone.'7 No one derives true admonition from
anything except the men of understanding.
clear and lucid, and these are the core of the Book.5 Others are
ambiguous.6 Those in whose hearts there is perversity, always go
about the part which is ambiguous, seeking mischief and seeking to arrive at
its meaning arbitrarily, although none knows their true meaning except Allah.
On the contrary, those firmly rooted in knowledge say: 'We believe in it; it
is all from our Lord alone.'7 No one derives true admonition from
anything except the men of understanding.
(3:8) They pray to Allah: 'Our Lord! Do not let our hearts swerve towards
crookedness after You have guided us to the right way, and. bestow upon us Your
mercy. Surely You, only You, are the Munificent Giver!
crookedness after You have guided us to the right way, and. bestow upon us Your
mercy. Surely You, only You, are the Munificent Giver!
(3:9) Our Lord! You surely will gather mankind together one Day, a Day about
(the coming of which) there is no doubt. Surely Allah never goes against His
promise.'
(the coming of which) there is no doubt. Surely Allah never goes against His
promise.'
(3:10) Those who disbelieve, neither their wealth nor their offspring will
avail them at all against Allah, and it is they who will be the fuel of the
Fire
avail them at all against Allah, and it is they who will be the fuel of the
Fire
(3:11) (To them shall happen) the like of what happened to the people of
Pharaoh, and those before them. They rejected Our signs, so Allah seized them
for their sins. Allah indeed is severe in punishment.
Pharaoh, and those before them. They rejected Our signs, so Allah seized them
for their sins. Allah indeed is severe in punishment.
(3:12) Tell those who disbelieved:8 'You shall soon be overpowered
and mustered to Hell - and that is an evil resting place!'
and mustered to Hell - and that is an evil resting place!'
(3:13) You have already come across an instructive sign in the two hosts
that encountered each other in battle (at Badr): one host fighting in the way
of Allah, and the other that of unbelievers. They saw with their own eyes that
one host was twice the number of the other.9 But (the result of the
battle has proved that) Allah succours with His victory whomsoever He wills.
In this there is surely a lesson for all who have eyes to see.0
that encountered each other in battle (at Badr): one host fighting in the way
of Allah, and the other that of unbelievers. They saw with their own eyes that
one host was twice the number of the other.9 But (the result of the
battle has proved that) Allah succours with His victory whomsoever He wills.
In this there is surely a lesson for all who have eyes to see.0
(3:14) Men are naturally tempted by the lure of women, children, treasures
of gold and silver, horses of mark, cattle and plantations. These are the enjoyments
in the life of this world; but with Allah lies a goodly abode to return to.
of gold and silver, horses of mark, cattle and plantations. These are the enjoyments
in the life of this world; but with Allah lies a goodly abode to return to.
(3:15) Say: 'Shall I tell you of things better than these? For the God-fearing
there are, with their Lord, gardens beneath which rivers flow; there they will
abide for ever, will have spouses of stainless purity1 as companions,
and will enjoy the good pleasure of Allah.' Allah thoroughly observes His servants.2
there are, with their Lord, gardens beneath which rivers flow; there they will
abide for ever, will have spouses of stainless purity1 as companions,
and will enjoy the good pleasure of Allah.' Allah thoroughly observes His servants.2
(3:16) These are the ones who pray: 'Our Lord! We do indeed believe, so forgive
us our sins and keep us safe from the chastisement of the Fire';
us our sins and keep us safe from the chastisement of the Fire';
(3:17) men who are steadfast,3 truthful, obedient, spend (in
the way of Allah) and implore the forgiveness of Allah before daybreak.
the way of Allah) and implore the forgiveness of Allah before daybreak.
(3:18) Allah Himself bears witness that there is no God but He;4
and likewise do the angels and the men possessed of knowledge5 bear
witness in truth and justice that there is no God but He, the All-Mighty, the
All-Wise.
and likewise do the angels and the men possessed of knowledge5 bear
witness in truth and justice that there is no God but He, the All-Mighty, the
All-Wise.
(3:19) The true religion with Allah is Islam.6 The People of
the Book adopted many different ways rather than follow the true way of Islam
even after the knowledge of truth had reached them, and this merely to commit
excesses against one another.7 Let him who refuses to follow the
ordinances and directives of Allah know that Allah is swift in His reckoning.
the Book adopted many different ways rather than follow the true way of Islam
even after the knowledge of truth had reached them, and this merely to commit
excesses against one another.7 Let him who refuses to follow the
ordinances and directives of Allah know that Allah is swift in His reckoning.
(3:20) And if they remonstrate with you, tell them: 'I have submitted my
whole being to Allah, and so have those who follow me.' And ask the People of
the Book as well as those who follow no heavenly Scripture: 'Have you also submitted
(to Allah)?'8 If they have submitted to Him, they are indeed on
the right way but if they deviate from submitting to Allah, then your duty is
merely to deliver the message. Allah observes the affairs of His servants.
whole being to Allah, and so have those who follow me.' And ask the People of
the Book as well as those who follow no heavenly Scripture: 'Have you also submitted
(to Allah)?'8 If they have submitted to Him, they are indeed on
the right way but if they deviate from submitting to Allah, then your duty is
merely to deliver the message. Allah observes the affairs of His servants.
(3:21) Give those who refuse to follow the directives of Allah, who slay
the Prophets unjustly, and who slay those who enjoin justice, give them glad
tidings of a grievous chastisement.9
the Prophets unjustly, and who slay those who enjoin justice, give them glad
tidings of a grievous chastisement.9
(3:22) These are the people whose works have gone to waste in this world
and in the World to Come.0 They have none to help them.1
and in the World to Come.0 They have none to help them.1
(3:23) Have you not noticed those who have been given a portion of the Book?
Whenever their learned men are summoned to the Book of Allah to judge the differences
between them,2 a party of them turns away in aversion.
Whenever their learned men are summoned to the Book of Allah to judge the differences
between them,2 a party of them turns away in aversion.
(3:24) This is because they say: 'The fire of Hell shall not touch us except
for a limited number of days.'3 The false beliefs which they have
forged have deluded them in their faith.
for a limited number of days.'3 The false beliefs which they have
forged have deluded them in their faith.
(3:25) How, then, will they fare when We shall gather them all together to
witness the Day about (the coming of) which there is no doubt, and when every
human being shall be repaid in full for what he has done, and none shall be
wronged?
witness the Day about (the coming of) which there is no doubt, and when every
human being shall be repaid in full for what he has done, and none shall be
wronged?
(3:26) Say: 'O Allah, Lord of all dominion! You give dominion to whom You
will, and take away dominion from whom You will, and You exalt whom You will,
and abase whom You will. In Your Hand is all good. Surely You are All-Power-ful.
will, and take away dominion from whom You will, and You exalt whom You will,
and abase whom You will. In Your Hand is all good. Surely You are All-Power-ful.
(3:27) You cause the night to pass into the day and the day to pass into
the night. You bring forth the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead
out of the living, and You give sustenance to whom You will beyond all reckoning.'4
the night. You bring forth the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead
out of the living, and You give sustenance to whom You will beyond all reckoning.'4
(3:28) The believers may not take the unbelievers for their allies in preference
to those who believe. Whoever does this has nothing to do with Allah unless
he does so in order to protect himself from their wrong-doing.5
Allah warns you to beware of Him for it is to Allah that you will return.6
to those who believe. Whoever does this has nothing to do with Allah unless
he does so in order to protect himself from their wrong-doing.5
Allah warns you to beware of Him for it is to Allah that you will return.6
(3:29) Say: 'Whether you conceal what is in your hearts or disclose it, Allah
knows it. Allah knows what is in the heavens and in the earth and He has power
over everything.'
knows it. Allah knows what is in the heavens and in the earth and He has power
over everything.'
(3:30) The Day is approaching when every soul shall find itself confronted
with whatever good it has done and whatever evil it has wrought. It will then
wish there is a wide space between it and the Day! Allah warns you to beware
of Him; He is most tender towards His servants.7
with whatever good it has done and whatever evil it has wrought. It will then
wish there is a wide space between it and the Day! Allah warns you to beware
of Him; He is most tender towards His servants.7
(3:31) (O Messenger!) Tell people: 'If you indeed love Allah, follow me,
and Allah will love you and will forgive you your sins. Allah is All-Forgiving,
All-Compassionate.'
and Allah will love you and will forgive you your sins. Allah is All-Forgiving,
All-Compassionate.'
(3:32) Say: 'Obey Allah and obey the Messenger.' If they turn away from this
then know that Allah does not love those who refuse to obey Him and His Messenger.8
then know that Allah does not love those who refuse to obey Him and His Messenger.8
(3:33) Truly Allah9 chose Adam and Noah and the descendants of
Abraham and of 'Imran0 above all mankind.
Abraham and of 'Imran0 above all mankind.
(3:34) (for His messengership) - a people alike and the seed of one another.1
Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
(3:35). (He also heard) when the woman of 'Imran2 said: 'O Lord!
Behold, unto You do I vow that the child in my womb is to be devoted to Your
exclusive service. Accept it, then, from me. Surely You alone are All-Hearing,
All-Knowing.'3
Behold, unto You do I vow that the child in my womb is to be devoted to Your
exclusive service. Accept it, then, from me. Surely You alone are All-Hearing,
All-Knowing.'3
(3:36) But when she gave birth to a female child, she said: 'O Lord! I have
given birth to a female' - and Allah knew full well what she had given birth
to - 'and a female is not the same as a male.4 I have named her
Mary and commit her and her offspring to You for protection from Satan, the
accursed.'
given birth to a female' - and Allah knew full well what she had given birth
to - 'and a female is not the same as a male.4 I have named her
Mary and commit her and her offspring to You for protection from Satan, the
accursed.'
(3:37) Thereupon her Lord graciously accepted Mary and vouchsafed to her
a goodly growth and placed her in the care of Zechariah. Whenever Zechariah5
visited her in the sanctuary,6 he found her provided with food.
He asked her: 'O Mary, how did this come to you?' She said: 'It is from Allah.
Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills beyond all reckoning.'
a goodly growth and placed her in the care of Zechariah. Whenever Zechariah5
visited her in the sanctuary,6 he found her provided with food.
He asked her: 'O Mary, how did this come to you?' She said: 'It is from Allah.
Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills beyond all reckoning.'
(3:38) Then Zechariah prayed to his Lord: 'O Lord! Grant me from Yourself
out of Your grace the gift of a goodly offspring, for indeed You alone heed
all Prayers.'7
out of Your grace the gift of a goodly offspring, for indeed You alone heed
all Prayers.'7
(3:39) As he stood praying in the sanctuary, the angels called out to him:
'Allah gives you good tidings of John (Yahya),8 who shall confirm
a command of Allah ,9 shall be outstanding among men, utterly chaste,
and a Prophet from among the righteous.'
'Allah gives you good tidings of John (Yahya),8 who shall confirm
a command of Allah ,9 shall be outstanding among men, utterly chaste,
and a Prophet from among the righteous.'
(3:40) Zechariah exclaimed: 'My Lord! How shall I have a son when old age
has overtaken me and my wife is barren?' He said: Thus shall it be;0
Allah does what He wills.'
has overtaken me and my wife is barren?' He said: Thus shall it be;0
Allah does what He wills.'
(3:41) Zechariah said: 'O my Lord! Appoint a sign for me.'1 The
angel said: 'The sign for you shall be that you shall not speak to men for three
days except by gesture. Remember your Lord and extol His glory by night and
by day.'2
angel said: 'The sign for you shall be that you shall not speak to men for three
days except by gesture. Remember your Lord and extol His glory by night and
by day.'2
(3:42) Then came the time when the angels said: 'O Mary! Behold, Allah has
chosen you, and made you pure, and exalted you above all the women in the world.
chosen you, and made you pure, and exalted you above all the women in the world.
(3:43) O Mary! Remain devout to your Lord, and prostrate yourself in worship,
and bow with those who bow (before Him).'
and bow with those who bow (before Him).'
(3:44) (O Muhammad!) We reveal to you this account from a realm which lies
beyond the reach of your perception for you were not with them when they drew
lots with their pens about who should be Mary's guardian,3 and you
were not with them when they disputed about it.
beyond the reach of your perception for you were not with them when they drew
lots with their pens about who should be Mary's guardian,3 and you
were not with them when they disputed about it.
(3:45) And when the angels said: 'O Mary! Allah gives you the glad tidings
of a command from Him: his name shall be Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary. He
shall be highly honoured in this world and in the Next, and shall be one of
those near stationed to Allah.
of a command from Him: his name shall be Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary. He
shall be highly honoured in this world and in the Next, and shall be one of
those near stationed to Allah.
(3:46) And he shall speak to men in the cradle and also later when he grows
to maturity and shall indeed be among the righteous.'
to maturity and shall indeed be among the righteous.'
(3:47) She said: 'O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has ever
touched me?' The angel answered: Thus shall it be.4 Allah creates
whatever He wills. When He decides something, He merely says: "Be" and it is.
touched me?' The angel answered: Thus shall it be.4 Allah creates
whatever He wills. When He decides something, He merely says: "Be" and it is.
(3:48) And He will teach him the Book, the Wisdom, the Torah, the Gospel,
(3:49) and he will be a Messenger to the Children of Israel.' (And when he
came to them he said): 'I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I will
make for you from clay the likeness of a bird and then I will breathe into it
and by the leave of Allah it will become a bird. I will also heal the blind
and the leper, and by the leave of Allah bring the dead to life. I will also
inform you of what things you eat and what you treasure up in your houses. Surely
this is a sign for you if you are true believ-ers.5
came to them he said): 'I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I will
make for you from clay the likeness of a bird and then I will breathe into it
and by the leave of Allah it will become a bird. I will also heal the blind
and the leper, and by the leave of Allah bring the dead to life. I will also
inform you of what things you eat and what you treasure up in your houses. Surely
this is a sign for you if you are true believ-ers.5
(3:50) And I have come to confirm the truth of whatever there still remains
of the Torah,6 and to make lawful to you some of the things which
had been forbidden to you.7 have come to you with a sign from your
Lord; so have fear of Allah and obey me.
of the Torah,6 and to make lawful to you some of the things which
had been forbidden to you.7 have come to you with a sign from your
Lord; so have fear of Allah and obey me.
(3:51) Surely, Allah is my Lord and your Lord; so serve Him alone. This is
the straight way.'8
the straight way.'8
(3:52) And when Jesus perceived their leaning towards unbelief, he asked:
'Who will be my helpers in the way of Allah?' The disciples9 said:
'We are the helpers of Allah. We believe in Allah,0 and be our witness
that we have submitted ourselves exclusively to Allah.
'Who will be my helpers in the way of Allah?' The disciples9 said:
'We are the helpers of Allah. We believe in Allah,0 and be our witness
that we have submitted ourselves exclusively to Allah.
(3:53) Our Lord! We believe in the com-mandment You have revealed and we
obey the Messenger; make us, then, one of those who bear witness (to the Truth).'
obey the Messenger; make us, then, one of those who bear witness (to the Truth).'
(3:54) Then they schemed (against the Messiah), and Allah countered their
schemes by schemes of His own. Allah is the best of schemers.
schemes by schemes of His own. Allah is the best of schemers.
(3:55) (And it was part of His scheme) when Allah said: 'O Jesus! I will
recall you1 and raise you up to Me and will purify you (of the company)
of those who disbelieve,2 and will set your followers above the
unbelievers till the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me you shall return, and I
will judge between you regarding what you differed.
recall you1 and raise you up to Me and will purify you (of the company)
of those who disbelieve,2 and will set your followers above the
unbelievers till the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me you shall return, and I
will judge between you regarding what you differed.
(3:56) As for those who disbelieved, I shall punish them with a terrible
chastisement in this world and in the Next; and they shall find none to help
them.
chastisement in this world and in the Next; and they shall find none to help
them.
(3:57) But those who believe and do righteous deeds, He will reward them
in full. Allah does not love the unjust.'
in full. Allah does not love the unjust.'
(3:58) What We recite to you consists of signs and wise admonition.
(3:59) Surely, in the sight of Allah, the similitude of the creation of Jesus
is as the creation of Adam whom He created out of dust, and then said: 'Be',
and he was.3
is as the creation of Adam whom He created out of dust, and then said: 'Be',
and he was.3
(3:60) This is the truth from your Lord; be not, then, among those who doubt.4
(3:61) Tell whoever disputes with you on this matter after true knowledge
has come to you: 'Come! Let us summon our sons and your sons, and our women
and your women, and ourselves and yourselves, and then let us pray together
and invoke the curse of Allah on those who lie.'5
has come to you: 'Come! Let us summon our sons and your sons, and our women
and your women, and ourselves and yourselves, and then let us pray together
and invoke the curse of Allah on those who lie.'5
(3:62) This is the true story. There is no God but Allah, and assuredly Allah
is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
(3:63) And if they turn their backs, truly Allah knows those who cause mischief.
(3:64) Say:6 'People of the Book! Come to a word common between
us and you:7 that we shall serve none but Allah and shall associate
none with Him in His divinity and that some of us will not take others as lords
beside Allah.' And if they turn their backs (from accepting this call), tell
them: 'Bear witness that we are the ones who have submitted ourselves exclusively
to Allah.'
us and you:7 that we shall serve none but Allah and shall associate
none with Him in His divinity and that some of us will not take others as lords
beside Allah.' And if they turn their backs (from accepting this call), tell
them: 'Bear witness that we are the ones who have submitted ourselves exclusively
to Allah.'
(3:65) People of the Book! Why do you dispute with us about Abraham even
though the Torah and the Gospel were not revealed until after the time of Abraham?
Do you not understand?8
though the Torah and the Gospel were not revealed until after the time of Abraham?
Do you not understand?8
(3:66) Behold, you are those who have disputed greatly concerning matters
which you knew; why are you now disputing about matters that you know nothing
about? Allah knows it whereas you do not know.
which you knew; why are you now disputing about matters that you know nothing
about? Allah knows it whereas you do not know.
(3:67) Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; he was a Muslim, wholly
devoted to God.9 And he certainly was not amongst those who associate
others with Allah in His divinity.
devoted to God.9 And he certainly was not amongst those who associate
others with Allah in His divinity.
(3:68) Surely the people who have the best claim to a relationship with Abraham
are those who followed him in the past, and presently this Prophet and those
who believe in him; Allah is the guardian of the men of faith.
are those who followed him in the past, and presently this Prophet and those
who believe in him; Allah is the guardian of the men of faith.
(3:69) A party of the People of the Book would fain lead you astray, whereas
in truth they lead none astray except themselves, but they do not realize it.
in truth they lead none astray except themselves, but they do not realize it.
(3:70) O People of the Book! Why do you reject the signs of Allah even though
you yourselves witness them?0
you yourselves witness them?0
(3:71) People of the Book! Why do you confound Truth with falsehood, and
why do you conceal the Truth knowingly?
why do you conceal the Truth knowingly?
(3:72) A party of the People of the Book said: 'Believe in the morning what
has been revealed to those who believe, and then deny it in the evening that
they may thus retract (from their faith).'1
has been revealed to those who believe, and then deny it in the evening that
they may thus retract (from their faith).'1
(3:73) They also say among themselves: 'Do not follow anyone except him who
follows your faith.' Say: 'Surely true guidance is Allah's. It is His favour
that anyone should be given the like of what you have been given in the past,
and that others should have been given firm evidence to proffer against you
before your Lord.' Say: 'Surely bounty is in the Hand of Allah; He gives it
to whom He wills. Allah is All-Embracing,2 All-Knowing.3
follows your faith.' Say: 'Surely true guidance is Allah's. It is His favour
that anyone should be given the like of what you have been given in the past,
and that others should have been given firm evidence to proffer against you
before your Lord.' Say: 'Surely bounty is in the Hand of Allah; He gives it
to whom He wills. Allah is All-Embracing,2 All-Knowing.3
(3:74) He singles out for His mercy whomever He wills, Allah is possessed
of abounding bounty.'
of abounding bounty.'
(3:75) And among the People of the Book there are some who would restore
you even if you were to entrust a treasure of gold, and of them there are some
whom were you to entrust with one gold piece, will not restore it unless you
stand over them. That is because they say: 'We will not be taken to task for
whatever we may do to non-Jews (ummls).4 Thus they falsely fix a
lie upon Allah, and do so wittingly.
you even if you were to entrust a treasure of gold, and of them there are some
whom were you to entrust with one gold piece, will not restore it unless you
stand over them. That is because they say: 'We will not be taken to task for
whatever we may do to non-Jews (ummls).4 Thus they falsely fix a
lie upon Allah, and do so wittingly.
(3:76) But Allah loves only those who fulfil their covenant and fear Allah.
Truly Allah loves the God-fearing.
Truly Allah loves the God-fearing.
(3:77) There shall be no share in the Life to Come for those who sell away
the covenant of Allah and their oaths for a trivial gain. On the Day of Resurrection
Allah will neither address them, look at them, nor will He purify them.5
A painful chastisement lies ahead of them.
the covenant of Allah and their oaths for a trivial gain. On the Day of Resurrection
Allah will neither address them, look at them, nor will He purify them.5
A painful chastisement lies ahead of them.
(3:78) And there is a party among them who twist their tongues while reciting
the Book to make you think that it is part of the Book when in fact it is not.6
They say: 'It is from Allah', when in fact it is not from Allah. They falsely
fix a lie upon Allah, and do so wittingly.
the Book to make you think that it is part of the Book when in fact it is not.6
They say: 'It is from Allah', when in fact it is not from Allah. They falsely
fix a lie upon Allah, and do so wittingly.
(3:79) It does not befit a man that Allah should grant him His Book and sound
judgement and prophet-hood, and thereafter he should say to men: 'Become servants
to me apart from Allah.' He would rather say: 'Become dedicated men of Allah,7
in accord with the dictates of the Book you have been teaching and studying.'
judgement and prophet-hood, and thereafter he should say to men: 'Become servants
to me apart from Allah.' He would rather say: 'Become dedicated men of Allah,7
in accord with the dictates of the Book you have been teaching and studying.'
(3:80) He will never enjoin you to take the angels or Prophets for your lords.
Will he enjoin upon you unbelief when you have submitted yourselves to Allah?8
Will he enjoin upon you unbelief when you have submitted yourselves to Allah?8
(3:81) And recall when Allah took a covenant from the Prophets: 'This is
the Book and the Wisdom which I have given you. But should a Prophet come to
you confirming that which is already with you, you shall believe in him and
shall help him.9 So saying, Allah asked: 'Do you agree and accept
to take up the burden of the covenant?' They answered: 'We agree,' He said:
'Then bear wirness; and I will be with you among the witness.
the Book and the Wisdom which I have given you. But should a Prophet come to
you confirming that which is already with you, you shall believe in him and
shall help him.9 So saying, Allah asked: 'Do you agree and accept
to take up the burden of the covenant?' They answered: 'We agree,' He said:
'Then bear wirness; and I will be with you among the witness.
(3:82) Then whosoever shall turn away from this covenant they are the transgressors.0
(3:83) Do they now seek a religion other than prescribed by Allah even though
all that is in the heavens and the earth is in submission to Him1
- willing or unwillingly - and to Him all shall return?
all that is in the heavens and the earth is in submission to Him1
- willing or unwillingly - and to Him all shall return?
(3:84) Say: 'We believe in Allah and what was revealed to us and what was
revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and to Issac and Jacob and his descendents,
and the teachings which Allah gave to Moses and Jesus and to other Prophets.
We make no distinction between any of them2 and to Him do we submit.
revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and to Issac and Jacob and his descendents,
and the teachings which Allah gave to Moses and Jesus and to other Prophets.
We make no distinction between any of them2 and to Him do we submit.
(3:85) And whoever seeks a way other than this way a submission (Islam),
will find that it will not be accepted from him and in the Life to come he will
be among the losers.
will find that it will not be accepted from him and in the Life to come he will
be among the losers.
(3:86) How can Allah guide people who once believed, after they received
clear signs and affirmed that the Messenger was a true one, lapsed into disbelief.3
Allah does not guide the wrong-doers.
clear signs and affirmed that the Messenger was a true one, lapsed into disbelief.3
Allah does not guide the wrong-doers.
(3:87) The recom- pense for their wrong-doing is that the curse of Allah
and of the angels and of all men shall upon them.
and of the angels and of all men shall upon them.
(3:88) Thus shall they abide. Neither shall their chastisement be granted
nor shall they be granted any respite.
nor shall they be granted any respite.
(3:89) But those who repent and mend their ways shall be excepted for indeed
Allah is Forgiving, All-Compassionate.
Allah is Forgiving, All-Compassionate.
(3:90) Those who relieved and have har-dened in their disbelief after once
believing,4 their (pretence to) repentance shall not be accepted.
Indeed such men have altogether strayed.
believing,4 their (pretence to) repentance shall not be accepted.
Indeed such men have altogether strayed.
(3:91) Truly those who disbelieved and died as unbelievers, not even an earth
full of gold will be accepted from them as ransom. For such people there is
painful chastisement; and none shall come to their help.
full of gold will be accepted from them as ransom. For such people there is
painful chastisement; and none shall come to their help.
(3:92) You shall not attain righteousness until you spend out of what you
love (in the way of Allah).5 Allah knows whatever you spend.
love (in the way of Allah).5 Allah knows whatever you spend.
(3:93) All food (that is lawful in the Law revealed to Muhammad) was lawful
to the Children of Israel,6 except what Israel7 made
unlawful to themselves before the revelation of the Torah. Tell them: 'Bring
the Torah and recite any passage of it if you are truthful.'
to the Children of Israel,6 except what Israel7 made
unlawful to themselves before the revelation of the Torah. Tell them: 'Bring
the Torah and recite any passage of it if you are truthful.'
(3:94) Those who falsely fix lies upon Allah despite this are the wrong-doers.
(3:95) Say: 'Whatever Allah has said is true. Follow, then, the way of Abraham
in total devotion to Allah. He was not one of those who associate others with
Allah in His divinity.8
in total devotion to Allah. He was not one of those who associate others with
Allah in His divinity.8
(3:96) Behold, the first House (of Prayer) established for mankind is the
one at Bakkah: it is full of blessing and a centre of guidance for the whole
world.9
one at Bakkah: it is full of blessing and a centre of guidance for the whole
world.9
(3:97) In it there are clear signs and the station of Abraham;0
whoever enters it becomes secure.1 Pilgrimage to the House is a
duty owed to Allah by all who can make their way to it. As for those who refuse
to follow His command, surely Allah does not stand in need of anything.
whoever enters it becomes secure.1 Pilgrimage to the House is a
duty owed to Allah by all who can make their way to it. As for those who refuse
to follow His command, surely Allah does not stand in need of anything.
(3:98) Say: 'People of the Book! Why do you reject the signs of Allah when
Allah is witness to all that you do?'
Allah is witness to all that you do?'
(3:99) Say: 'People of the Book! Why do you hinder one who believes from
the way of Allah, seeking that he follow a crooked way, even though you yourselves
are witness to its being the right way?' Allah is not heedless of what you do.
the way of Allah, seeking that he follow a crooked way, even though you yourselves
are witness to its being the right way?' Allah is not heedless of what you do.
(3:100) Believers! Were you to obey a party of those who were given the Book,
they might cause you to renounce the Truth after you have attained to faith.
they might cause you to renounce the Truth after you have attained to faith.
(3:101) How can you disbelieve when you are the ones to whom the signs of
Allah are recited and amidst you is His Messenger? Whoever holds fast to Allah
will certainly be guided to the straight way.
Allah are recited and amidst you is His Messenger? Whoever holds fast to Allah
will certainly be guided to the straight way.
(3:102) Believers! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and see that you do
not die save in the state of submission to Allah.2
not die save in the state of submission to Allah.2
(3:103) Hold fast together to the cable of Allah3 and be not
divided. Remember the blessing that Allah bestowed upon you: you were once enemies
then He brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you became
brothers. You stood on the brink of a pit of fire and He delivered you from
it.4 Thus Allah makes His signs clear to you that you may be guided
to the right way.5
divided. Remember the blessing that Allah bestowed upon you: you were once enemies
then He brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you became
brothers. You stood on the brink of a pit of fire and He delivered you from
it.4 Thus Allah makes His signs clear to you that you may be guided
to the right way.5
(3:104) And from among you there must be a party who invite people to all
that is good and enjoin the doing of all that is right and forbid the doing
of all that is wrong. It is they who will attain true success.
that is good and enjoin the doing of all that is right and forbid the doing
of all that is wrong. It is they who will attain true success.
(3:105) Do not be like those who fell into factions and differed among themselves6
after clear signs had come to them. A mighty chastisement awaits them on the
Day when some faces will turn bright and ther faces will turn dark. Those whose
faces have turned dark will be told: 'Did you fall into unbelief after you had
been blessed with belief? Taste, then, chastise- ment for your unbelief.'
after clear signs had come to them. A mighty chastisement awaits them on the
Day when some faces will turn bright and ther faces will turn dark. Those whose
faces have turned dark will be told: 'Did you fall into unbelief after you had
been blessed with belief? Taste, then, chastise- ment for your unbelief.'
(3:106) On the Day when some faces will turn bright and ther faces will turn
dark. Those whose faces have turned dark will be told: 'Did you fall into unbelief
after you had been blessed with belief? Taste, then, chastisement for your unbelief.
dark. Those whose faces have turned dark will be told: 'Did you fall into unbelief
after you had been blessed with belief? Taste, then, chastisement for your unbelief.
(3:107) And those whose faces have turned bright, they will be in the mercy
of Allah, and therein they shall abide.
of Allah, and therein they shall abide.
(3:108) These are the mes sages of Allah which We recite to you in truth,
and Allah desires no wrong7 to the people of the world.
and Allah desires no wrong7 to the people of the world.
(3:109)To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth, and to
Allah are all matters referred for decision.
Allah are all matters referred for decision.
(3:110) You are now the best people brought forth for (the guidance and reform
of) mankind.8 You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong
and believe in Allah. Had the People of the Book9 believed it were
better for them. Some of them are believers but most of them are transgressors.
of) mankind.8 You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong
and believe in Allah. Had the People of the Book9 believed it were
better for them. Some of them are believers but most of them are transgressors.
(3:111) They will not be able to harm you except for a little hurt, and if
they fight against you they will turn their backs (in flight), and then they
will not be succoured.
they fight against you they will turn their backs (in flight), and then they
will not be succoured.
(3:112) Wherever they were, they were covered with ignominy, except when
they were protected by either a covenant with Allah or a covenant with men.90
They are laden with the burden of Allah's wrath, and humiliation is stuck
upon them - and all this because they rejected the signs of Allah and slayed
the Prophets without right, and because they disobeyed and transgressed.
they were protected by either a covenant with Allah or a covenant with men.90
They are laden with the burden of Allah's wrath, and humiliation is stuck
upon them - and all this because they rejected the signs of Allah and slayed
the Prophets without right, and because they disobeyed and transgressed.
(3:113) Yet all are not alike: among the People of the Book there are upright
people who recite the messages of Allah in the watches of the night and prostrate
themselves in worship.
people who recite the messages of Allah in the watches of the night and prostrate
themselves in worship.
(3:114) They believe in Allah and in the Last Day and enjoin what is right
and forbid what is wrong, and hasten to excel each other in doing good. These
are among the righteous.
and forbid what is wrong, and hasten to excel each other in doing good. These
are among the righteous.
(3:115) Whatever good they do shall not go unappreciated, and Allah fully
knows those who are pious.
knows those who are pious.
(3:116) As for those who denied the Truth, neither their possessions nor
their children will avail them against Allah. They are the people of the Fire,
and therein they shall abide.
their children will avail them against Allah. They are the people of the Fire,
and therein they shall abide.
(3:117) The example of what they spend in the life of this world is like
that of a wind accompanied with frost which smites the harvest of a people who
wronged themselves, and lays it to waste.1 It is not Allah who wronged
them; rather it is they who wrong themselves.
that of a wind accompanied with frost which smites the harvest of a people who
wronged themselves, and lays it to waste.1 It is not Allah who wronged
them; rather it is they who wrong themselves.
(3:118) Believers! Do not take for intimate friends those who are not of
your kind. They spare no effort to injure you.2 Indeed they love
all that distresses you. Their hatred is clearly manifest in what they say,
and what their breasts conceal is even greater. Now We have made Our messages
clear to you, if only you can understand (the danger of their intimacy).
your kind. They spare no effort to injure you.2 Indeed they love
all that distresses you. Their hatred is clearly manifest in what they say,
and what their breasts conceal is even greater. Now We have made Our messages
clear to you, if only you can understand (the danger of their intimacy).
(3:119) Lo! It is you who love them but they do not love you even though
you believe in the whole of the (heavenly) Book.3 When they meet
you they say: 'We believe', but when they are by themselves they bite their
fingers in rage at you. Say: 'Perish in your rage.' Allah knows even what lies
hidden in their breasts.
you believe in the whole of the (heavenly) Book.3 When they meet
you they say: 'We believe', but when they are by themselves they bite their
fingers in rage at you. Say: 'Perish in your rage.' Allah knows even what lies
hidden in their breasts.
(3:120) If anything good happens to you they are grieved; if any misfortune
befalls you they rejoice at it. But if you remain steadfast and mindful of Allah
their designs will not cause you harm. Allah surely encompasses all that they
do.
befalls you they rejoice at it. But if you remain steadfast and mindful of Allah
their designs will not cause you harm. Allah surely encompasses all that they
do.
(3:121) (O Messenger!4 Remind the Muslims of the occasion) when
you went forth from your home at early dawn (to the battlefield of Uhud) and
placed the believers in battle arrays. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
you went forth from your home at early dawn (to the battlefield of Uhud) and
placed the believers in battle arrays. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
(3:122) And recall when two groups from among you were inclined to flag5
although Allah was their protector; it is in Allah that the believers should
put their trust.
although Allah was their protector; it is in Allah that the believers should
put their trust.
(3:123) For sure Allah helped you at Badr when you were utterly weak. Beware,
then, of Allah; perhaps you will be thankful.
then, of Allah; perhaps you will be thankful.
(3:124) And recall when you said to the believers: 'Will it not suffice you
that your Lord will aid you by sending down three thousand angels?6
that your Lord will aid you by sending down three thousand angels?6
(3:125) If you are steadfast and mindful of God, even though the enemy should
suddenly fall upon you, your Lord will help you even with five thousand marked
angels.
suddenly fall upon you, your Lord will help you even with five thousand marked
angels.
(3:126) Allah has reminded you of this only as a glad tiding to you and so
as to let your hearts be at rest. Help can only come from Allah, the All-Mighty,
the All-Wise.
as to let your hearts be at rest. Help can only come from Allah, the All-Mighty,
the All-Wise.
(3:127) And Allah provided this aid to you in order to cut off a part of
those who disbelieved and frustrate them so that they retreat in utter disappointment.
those who disbelieved and frustrate them so that they retreat in utter disappointment.
(3:128) (O Messenger!) It is not for you to decide whether He will accept
their repentance or chastise them, for they surely are wrongdoers.
their repentance or chastise them, for they surely are wrongdoers.
(3:129) Whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah. He forgives
whom He wills, and chastises whom He wills: Allah is indeed All-Forgiving, Most-Compassionate.7
whom He wills, and chastises whom He wills: Allah is indeed All-Forgiving, Most-Compassionate.7
(3:130) Believers! Do not swallow interest, doubled and redoubled, and be
mindful of Allah so that you may attain true success.8
mindful of Allah so that you may attain true success.8
(3:131) And have fear of the Fire which awaits those who deny the Truth.
(3:132) And obey Allah and the Messenger, that you may be shown mercy. And
hasten to the for-giveness of your Lord and to a Paradise as vast as the heavens
and the earth, prepared for the God-fearing who spend in the way of Allah both
in plenty and hardship, who restrain their anger, and forgive others. Allah
loves such good-doers."
hasten to the for-giveness of your Lord and to a Paradise as vast as the heavens
and the earth, prepared for the God-fearing who spend in the way of Allah both
in plenty and hardship, who restrain their anger, and forgive others. Allah
loves such good-doers."
(3:133) And hasten to the for-giveness of your Lord and to a Paradise as
vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the God-fearing.
vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the God-fearing.
(3:134) who spend in the way of Allah both in plenty and hardship, who restrain
their anger, and forgive others. Allah loves such good-doers." 9
their anger, and forgive others. Allah loves such good-doers." 9
(3:135) These are the ones who, when they commit any indecency and wrong
against themselves, instantly remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their
sins - for who will forgive sins save Allah? - and who do not wilfully persist
in the wrong they did.
against themselves, instantly remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their
sins - for who will forgive sins save Allah? - and who do not wilfully persist
in the wrong they did.
(3:136) They shall be recompensed by forgiveness from their Lord and by gardens
beneath which rivers flow; there they shall abide. How good is the reward of
those who labour!
beneath which rivers flow; there they shall abide. How good is the reward of
those who labour!
(3:137) Many eras have passed before you. Go about, then, in the land and
behold the end of those who gave the lie to (the directives and ordinances of
Allah).
behold the end of those who gave the lie to (the directives and ordinances of
Allah).
(3:138) This is a plain exposition for men, and a guidance and admonition
for the Godfearing.
for the Godfearing.
(3:139) Do not, then, either lose heart or grieve: for you shall surely gain
the upper hand if you are true men of faith.
the upper hand if you are true men of faith.
(3:140) If a wound has befallen you a similar wound has already befallen
the people who are opposed to you.0 We make such movements to men
in turn so that Allah might mark out those who are the true men of faith and
select from among you those who do really bear witness (to the Truth):1
for Allah does not love the wrong-doers,
the people who are opposed to you.0 We make such movements to men
in turn so that Allah might mark out those who are the true men of faith and
select from among you those who do really bear witness (to the Truth):1
for Allah does not love the wrong-doers,
(3:141) and makes men go through trials in order that He might purge the
believers and blot out those who deny the Truth.
believers and blot out those who deny the Truth.
(3:142) Did you think that you would enter Paradise even though Allah has
not yet seen who among you strove hard in His way and remained steadfast?
not yet seen who among you strove hard in His way and remained steadfast?
(3:143) You previously longed for death (in the way of Allah): now you have
faced it, observing it with your own eyes.2
faced it, observing it with your own eyes.2
(3:144) Muhammad is no more than a Messenger, and Messengers have passed
away before him. If, then, he were to die or be slain will you turn about on
your heels?3 Whoever turns about on his heels can in no way harm
Allah. As for the grateful ones, Allah will soon reward them.
away before him. If, then, he were to die or be slain will you turn about on
your heels?3 Whoever turns about on his heels can in no way harm
Allah. As for the grateful ones, Allah will soon reward them.
(3:145) It is not given to any soul to die except with the leave of Allah,
and at an appointed time.4 And he who desires his reward in this
world, We shall grant him the reward of this world; and he who desires the reward
of the Other World,5 We shall grant him the reward of the Other
World. And soon shall We reward the ones who are grateful.6
and at an appointed time.4 And he who desires his reward in this
world, We shall grant him the reward of this world; and he who desires the reward
of the Other World,5 We shall grant him the reward of the Other
World. And soon shall We reward the ones who are grateful.6
(3:146) Many were the Prophets on whose side a large number of God-devoted
men fought: they neither lost heart for all they had to suffer in the way of
Allah nor did they weaken nor did they abase themselves.7 Allah
loves such steadfast ones.
men fought: they neither lost heart for all they had to suffer in the way of
Allah nor did they weaken nor did they abase themselves.7 Allah
loves such steadfast ones.
(3:147) And all they said was this: 'Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and our
excesses, and set our feet firm, and succour us against those who deny the Truth.'
excesses, and set our feet firm, and succour us against those who deny the Truth.'
(3:148) Thereupon Allah granted them the reward of this world as well as
a better reward of the World to Come. Allah loves those who do good.
a better reward of the World to Come. Allah loves those who do good.
(3:149) Believers! If you follow those who deny the Truth, they will drive
you back on your heels,8 and you will turn about, losers.
you back on your heels,8 and you will turn about, losers.
(3:150) But Allah is your Protector, and He is the best of helpers.
(3:151) We will cast terror into the hearts of those who have denied the
Truth since they have associated others with Allah in His divinity - something
for which He has sent down no sanction. The Fire is their abode; how bad the
resting place of the wrong-doers will be!
Truth since they have associated others with Allah in His divinity - something
for which He has sent down no sanction. The Fire is their abode; how bad the
resting place of the wrong-doers will be!
(3:152) Allah surely fulfilled His promise (of succour) when you were slaying
them by His leave until the moment when you flagged and quarrelled among yourselves
about the matter, and acted against the order of (the Prophet). Soon He showed
you what you had intensely desired - for some among you sought this world and
some of you sought the Next. Thereupon, in order to put you to a test He turned
you away from your foes. Still He pardoned you after that9 for
Allah is Bounteous to those who believe.
them by His leave until the moment when you flagged and quarrelled among yourselves
about the matter, and acted against the order of (the Prophet). Soon He showed
you what you had intensely desired - for some among you sought this world and
some of you sought the Next. Thereupon, in order to put you to a test He turned
you away from your foes. Still He pardoned you after that9 for
Allah is Bounteous to those who believe.
(3:153) Recall when you were fleeing without casting even a side glance at
anyone, and the Messenger was calling out to you from the rear.0
Then Allah requited you by inflicting grief after grief upon you1
so as to instruct you neither to grieve for the losses you might suffer nor
for the afflictions that might befall you. Allah knows all that you do.
anyone, and the Messenger was calling out to you from the rear.0
Then Allah requited you by inflicting grief after grief upon you1
so as to instruct you neither to grieve for the losses you might suffer nor
for the afflictions that might befall you. Allah knows all that you do.
(3:154) Then, after inflict-ing this grief, He sent down an inner peace upon
you - a sleep which overtook some of you.2 Those who were concerned
merely about themselves, entertaining false notions about Allah - the notions
of the Age of Ignorance - asked: 'Have we any say in the matter?' Tell them:
'Truly, all power of decision rests solely with Allah.' Indeed, they conceal
in their hearts what they would not reveal to you, saying: 'If we had any power
of decision, we would not have been slain here.' Say: 'Even if you had been
in your houses, those for whom slaying had been appointed would have gone forth
to the places where they were to be slain.' And all this happened so that Allah
might test your secret thoughts and purge your hearts of all impurities. Allah
knows well what is in the breasts of men.
you - a sleep which overtook some of you.2 Those who were concerned
merely about themselves, entertaining false notions about Allah - the notions
of the Age of Ignorance - asked: 'Have we any say in the matter?' Tell them:
'Truly, all power of decision rests solely with Allah.' Indeed, they conceal
in their hearts what they would not reveal to you, saying: 'If we had any power
of decision, we would not have been slain here.' Say: 'Even if you had been
in your houses, those for whom slaying had been appointed would have gone forth
to the places where they were to be slain.' And all this happened so that Allah
might test your secret thoughts and purge your hearts of all impurities. Allah
knows well what is in the breasts of men.
(3:155) Surely those of them who turned their backs on the day when the two
armies met (at Uhud) did so because Satan made them slip because of some of
their lapses. But Allah has pardoned them; He is All-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.
armies met (at Uhud) did so because Satan made them slip because of some of
their lapses. But Allah has pardoned them; He is All-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.
(3:156) Believers, do not behave like those who disbelieved and say to their
brothers (who meet some mishap) in the course of their journey for fighting:
'Had they remained with us, they would not have died nor been slain.' Allah
makes such thoughts the cause of deep regrets in their hearts.3
For in truth it is Allah alone who grants life and deals death. Allah sees all
that you do.
brothers (who meet some mishap) in the course of their journey for fighting:
'Had they remained with us, they would not have died nor been slain.' Allah
makes such thoughts the cause of deep regrets in their hearts.3
For in truth it is Allah alone who grants life and deals death. Allah sees all
that you do.
(3:157) And were you to be slain or to die in the way of Allah, then surely
Allah's forgiveness and mercy are better than all the goods they amass.
Allah's forgiveness and mercy are better than all the goods they amass.
(3:158) And were you to die or be slain, it is to Allah that you will all
be mustered.
be mustered.
(3:159) It was thanks to Allah's mercy that you were gentle to them. Had
you been rough, hard-hearted, they would surely have scattered away from you.
So pardon them, and pray for their forgiveness, and take counsel from them in
matters of importance. And when you are resolved on a course of action place
your trust in Allah; surely Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).
you been rough, hard-hearted, they would surely have scattered away from you.
So pardon them, and pray for their forgiveness, and take counsel from them in
matters of importance. And when you are resolved on a course of action place
your trust in Allah; surely Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).
(3:160) If Allah helps you none shall prevail over you; if He forsakes you
then who can help you? It is in Allah that the believers should put their trust.
then who can help you? It is in Allah that the believers should put their trust.
(3:161) It is not for a Prophet to defraud;4 and whoever defrauds
shall bring with him the fruits of his fraud on the Day of Resurrection, when
every human being shall be paid in full what he has earned, and shall not be
wronged.
shall bring with him the fruits of his fraud on the Day of Resurrection, when
every human being shall be paid in full what he has earned, and shall not be
wronged.
(3:162) Is he who follows the good pleasure of Allah like him who is laden
with Allah's wrath and whose abode is Hell? How evil that is for a resting-place!
with Allah's wrath and whose abode is Hell? How evil that is for a resting-place!
(3:163) They vary greatly in rank in the sight of Allah, and Allah sees what
they do.
they do.
(3:164) Surely Allah conferred a great favour on the believers when He raised
from among them a Messenger to recite to them His signs, and to purify them,
and to teach them the Book and Wisdom. For before that they were in manifest
error.
from among them a Messenger to recite to them His signs, and to purify them,
and to teach them the Book and Wisdom. For before that they were in manifest
error.
(3:165) And how come when a calamity befell you, you began to ask: 'How has
this come about?'5 even though the enemy has suffered at your hands
(in the Battle of Badr) double what you have suffered!6 Say: This
calamity has been brought about by yourselves.7 Surely Allah is
Ail-Powerful.8
this come about?'5 even though the enemy has suffered at your hands
(in the Battle of Badr) double what you have suffered!6 Say: This
calamity has been brought about by yourselves.7 Surely Allah is
Ail-Powerful.8
(3:166) What befell you on the day when the two hosts met was by the leave
of Allah, and in order that He might mark out those who believe
of Allah, and in order that He might mark out those who believe
(3:167) and those who are hypocrites. And when these hypocrites were asked:
'Come and fight in the wayof Allah', or (at least) 'defend yourselves', they
answered: 'If we but knew that there would be fighting, we would certainly have
followed.9 They were nearer then to infidelity than to faith. They
utter from their mouths what is not in their hearts. Allah knows well what they
conceal.
'Come and fight in the wayof Allah', or (at least) 'defend yourselves', they
answered: 'If we but knew that there would be fighting, we would certainly have
followed.9 They were nearer then to infidelity than to faith. They
utter from their mouths what is not in their hearts. Allah knows well what they
conceal.
(3:168) These are the ones who stayed away, saying about their brothers:
'Had they followed us, they would not have been slain.' Say: 'If you speak the
truth then avert death when it comes to you.'
'Had they followed us, they would not have been slain.' Say: 'If you speak the
truth then avert death when it comes to you.'
(3:169) Think not of those slain in the way of Allah as dead.0
Indeed they are living, and with their Lord they have their sustenance,
Indeed they are living, and with their Lord they have their sustenance,
(3:170) rejoicing in what Allah has bestowed upon them out of His bounty,1
jubilant that neither fear nor grief shall come upon the believers left behind
in the world who have not yet joined them.
jubilant that neither fear nor grief shall come upon the believers left behind
in the world who have not yet joined them.
(3:171) They rejoice at the favours and bounties of Allah, and at the awareness
that Allah will not cause the reward of the believers to be lost.
that Allah will not cause the reward of the believers to be lost.
(3:172) There were those who responded to the call of Allah and the Messenger2
after injury had smitten them3 - for all those who do good and
fear Allah there is a mighty reward.
after injury had smitten them3 - for all those who do good and
fear Allah there is a mighty reward.
(3:173) When people said to them: 'Behold, a host has gathered around you
and you should fear them', it only increased their faith and they answered:
'Allah is Sufficient for us; and what an excellent Guardian He is!'
and you should fear them', it only increased their faith and they answered:
'Allah is Sufficient for us; and what an excellent Guardian He is!'
(3:174) So they returned with a mighty favour and a great bounty from Allah
having suffered no harm. They followed the good pleasure of Allah, and Allah
is the Lord of great bounty.
having suffered no harm. They followed the good pleasure of Allah, and Allah
is the Lord of great bounty.
(3:175) It was Satan who suggested to you the fear of his allies. Do not
fear them; fear Me, if you truly believe.4
fear them; fear Me, if you truly believe.4
(3:176) Let not those who run towards disbelief grieve you; they shall not
hurt Allah in the least. Allah will not provide for them any share in the Next
Life. A mighty punishment awaits them.
hurt Allah in the least. Allah will not provide for them any share in the Next
Life. A mighty punishment awaits them.
(3:177) Indeed those who have purchased unbelief in exchange for faith shall
not hurt Allah in the least. Theirs shall be a painful chastisement.
not hurt Allah in the least. Theirs shall be a painful chastisement.
(3:178) Do not let the, unbelievers imagine that the respite We give them
is good for them. We give them respite so that they may grow in wickedness.
A humiliating chastisement lies in store for them.
is good for them. We give them respite so that they may grow in wickedness.
A humiliating chastisement lies in store for them.
(3:179) Allah will not let the believers stay in the state they are:5
He will set the wicked apart from the good. Allah is not going to disclose to
you what is hidden in the realm beyond the reach of perception,6
but He chooses from among His Messengers whom He wills (to intimate such knowledge).
Believe, then, in Allah and in His Messengers; and if you believe and be come
God-fearing, yours will be a great reward.
He will set the wicked apart from the good. Allah is not going to disclose to
you what is hidden in the realm beyond the reach of perception,6
but He chooses from among His Messengers whom He wills (to intimate such knowledge).
Believe, then, in Allah and in His Messengers; and if you believe and be come
God-fearing, yours will be a great reward.
(3:180) Those who are niggardly about what Allah has granted them out of
His bounty think that niggardli ness is good for them; it is bad for them. What
they were niggardly about will turn into a halter round their necks on the Day
of Resur-rection. To Allah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth;7
and Allah is well aware of what you do.
His bounty think that niggardli ness is good for them; it is bad for them. What
they were niggardly about will turn into a halter round their necks on the Day
of Resur-rection. To Allah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth;7
and Allah is well aware of what you do.
(3:181) Allah has heard the saying of those who said: 'Allah is poor, and
we are rich.8 We shall record what they have said, and the fact
of their slaying the Prophets unjustly, and we shall say to them: Taste now
the torment of the Fire.
we are rich.8 We shall record what they have said, and the fact
of their slaying the Prophets unjustly, and we shall say to them: Taste now
the torment of the Fire.
(3:182) That is in recompense for what you have done.' Allah does no wrong
to His servants.
to His servants.
(3:183) To those who say: 'Allah has directed us that we accept none as Messenger
until he makes an offering that the fire will consume', say: 'Other Messengers
came to you before me with clear signs, and with the sign you have mentioned.
So why did you slay them, if what you say is true?9
until he makes an offering that the fire will consume', say: 'Other Messengers
came to you before me with clear signs, and with the sign you have mentioned.
So why did you slay them, if what you say is true?9
(3:184) Now, if they give the lie to you, then other Messengers who came
bearing clear signs and scriptures and the illuminating Book were also given
the lie before you.
bearing clear signs and scriptures and the illuminating Book were also given
the lie before you.
(3:185) Everyone is bound to taste death and you shall receive your full
reward on the Day of Resurrection. Then, whoever is spared the Fire and is admitted
to Paradise has indeed been successful. The life of this world is merely an
illusory enjoyment.0
reward on the Day of Resurrection. Then, whoever is spared the Fire and is admitted
to Paradise has indeed been successful. The life of this world is merely an
illusory enjoyment.0
(3:186) (Believers!) You will certainly be put to test in respect of your
properties and lives, and you will certainly hear many hurtful things from those
who were granted the Book before you and those who have associated others with
Allah in His divinity. If you remain patient and God-fearing1 this
indeed is a matter of great resolution.
properties and lives, and you will certainly hear many hurtful things from those
who were granted the Book before you and those who have associated others with
Allah in His divinity. If you remain patient and God-fearing1 this
indeed is a matter of great resolution.
(3:187) And recall when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the
Book: 'You shall explain it to men and not hide it.2 Then they
cast the Book behind their backs, and sold it away for a trivial gain. Evil
indeed is their bargain.
Book: 'You shall explain it to men and not hide it.2 Then they
cast the Book behind their backs, and sold it away for a trivial gain. Evil
indeed is their bargain.
(3:188) Do not think that those who exult in their misdeeds and love to be
praised for what indeed they have not done,3 do not think that
they are secure from chastisement. A painful chastisement awaits them.
praised for what indeed they have not done,3 do not think that
they are secure from chastisement. A painful chastisement awaits them.
(3:189) To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; and Allah
is All-Powerful. indeed been successful. The life of this world is merely an
illusory enjoyment.
is All-Powerful. indeed been successful. The life of this world is merely an
illusory enjoyment.
(3:190) Surely in the creation of the heavens and the earth,4
and in the alternation of night and day, there are signs for men of understanding.
and in the alternation of night and day, there are signs for men of understanding.
(3:191) those who remember Allah while standing, sitting or (reclining) on
their backs, and reflect in the creation of the heavens and the earth,5
(saying): 'Our Lord! You have not created this in vain. Glory to You! Save us,
then, from the chastisement of the Fire.6
their backs, and reflect in the creation of the heavens and the earth,5
(saying): 'Our Lord! You have not created this in vain. Glory to You! Save us,
then, from the chastisement of the Fire.6
(3:192) Our Lord! Whomever You cause to enter the Fire, him You indeed bring
to disgrace, and there will be none to succour the wrong-doers.
to disgrace, and there will be none to succour the wrong-doers.
(3:193) Our Lord! Indeed we heard a crier calling to the faith saying: "Believe
in your Lord"; so we did believe.7 Our Lord, forgive us our sins,
and wipe out our evil deeds and make us die with the truly pious.'
in your Lord"; so we did believe.7 Our Lord, forgive us our sins,
and wipe out our evil deeds and make us die with the truly pious.'
(3:194) 'Our Lord, fulfil what You promised to us through Your Messengers,
and disgrace us not on the Day of Resurrection; indeed You never go back on
Your promise.8
and disgrace us not on the Day of Resurrection; indeed You never go back on
Your promise.8
(3:195) Their Lord answered the Prayer thus: "I will not suffer the work
of any of you, whether male or female, to go to waste; each of you is from the
other.9 Those who emigrated and were driven out from their homesteads
and were persecuted in My cause, and who fought and were slain, indeed I shall
wipe out their evil deeds from them and shall certainly admit them to the gardens
beneath which rivers flow." This is their reward with their Lord; and with Allah
lies the best reward.0
of any of you, whether male or female, to go to waste; each of you is from the
other.9 Those who emigrated and were driven out from their homesteads
and were persecuted in My cause, and who fought and were slain, indeed I shall
wipe out their evil deeds from them and shall certainly admit them to the gardens
beneath which rivers flow." This is their reward with their Lord; and with Allah
lies the best reward.0
(3:196) (O Messenger!) Do not let the strutting about of the unbelievers
in the land deceive you.
in the land deceive you.
(3:197) This is but a little enjoyment, then their destination is Hell -what
an evil resting place!
an evil resting place!
(3:198) But those who fear their Lord: theirs shall be the gardens beneath
which rivers flow and in which they will live forever: a hospitality from Allah
Himself, And Allah's reward is best for the truly pious.
which rivers flow and in which they will live forever: a hospitality from Allah
Himself, And Allah's reward is best for the truly pious.
(3:199) And among the People of the Book some believe in Allah and what has
been revealed to you, and what has been revealed to them. They humble themselves
before Allah, and do not sell Allah's revelations for a small price. For these
men their reward is with their Lord. Allah is swift in His reckoning.
been revealed to you, and what has been revealed to them. They humble themselves
before Allah, and do not sell Allah's revelations for a small price. For these
men their reward is with their Lord. Allah is swift in His reckoning.
(3:200) Believers, be steadfast, and vie in steadfastness,1
stand firm in your faith, and hold Allah in fear that you may attain true success.
stand firm in your faith, and hold Allah in fear that you may attain true success.