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Al-Baqarah
is a guidance for the pious,3
reach of perception,4 who establish Prayer5 and spend
out of what We have provided them,6
before you,7 and have firm faith in the Hereafter.8
all the same whether or not you warn them, for they will not believe.
a covering has fallen over their eyes. They deserve severe chastisement.
while in fact they do not believe.
not realize that in truth they are only deceiving themselves.1
disease.2 A painful chastisement awaits them for their lying.
“Why! We indeed are the ones who set things right.”
they answer: “Shall we believe as the fools have believed?”4 Indeed
it is they who are the fools, but they are not aware of it.
meet their evil companions (in privacy),5 they say: “Surely we
are with you; we were merely jesting.”
rebellion.
This bargain has brought them no profit and certainly they are not on the Right
Way.6
him, Allah took away the light (of their perception) and left them in utter
darkness where they can see nothing.
will never return (to the Right Way).
sky, accompanied by pitch-dark clouds, thunder-claps and flashes of lightning:
on hearing thunder-claps they thrust their fingers into their ears in fear of
death. Allah encompasses these deniers of the Truth.8
a while for them they walk a little, and when darkness covers them they halt.9
If Allah so willed, He could indeed take away their hearing and their sight.0
Surely Allah is All-Powerful.
as those before you; do so that you are saved.2
a canopy, and sent down water from above wherewith He brought forth fruits for
your sustenance. Do not, then, set up rivals3 to Allah when you
know (the Truth).
to Our servant, then produce just a surah like it, and call all your supporters
and seek in it the support of all others save Allah. Accomplish this if you
are truthful.4
have fear of the Fire whose fuel is men and stones5 and which
has been prepared for those who deny the Truth.
and do righteous deeds (in accordance with its teachings), that for them are
gardens beneath which rivers flow. Their fruits will have such resemblance to
those of the earth that whenever they will be provided with those fruits they
will say: “It was this which was granted to us on earth before.”6
For them there shall be pure spouses,7 and there they shall abide
forever.
even of something more lowly.8 On hearing these parables the believers
know that it is the truth from their Lord, while those bent on denying the Truth
say: “What does Allah mean by these parables?” Thus He causes many to go astray
just as He directs many to the Right Way.9 And He thereby causes
to go astray only the transgressors,0
and cut asunder what Allah has commanded to be joined,2 and spread
mischief on earth.3 They are the utter losers.
you were lifeless, then He will cause you to die and will again bring you back
to life so that you will be returned to Him.
above and fashioned it into seven heavens.4 He knows all things.5
“Lo! I am about to place a vicegerent8 on earth,” they said: “Will
You place on it one who will spread mischief and shed blood9 while
we celebrate Your glory and extol Your holiness?”0 He said: “Surely
I know what you do not know.”1
presented them to the angels and said: “If you are right (that the appointment
of a vicegerent will cause mischief) then tell Me the names of these things.”
us.3 You, only You, are All-Knowing, All-Wise.”
And when he had told them the names of all things, Allah said: “Did I not say
to you that I know everything about the heavens and the earth which are beyond
your range of knowledge and I know all that you disclose and also all that you
hide?”
all of them fell prostrate,5 except Iblis.6 He refused,
and gloried in his arrogance and became one of the defiers.7
abundantly of whatever you wish but do not approach this tree8
or else you will be counted among the wrong-doers.”9
by tempting them to the tree and brought them out of the state they were in,
and We said: “Get down all of you; henceforth, each of you is an enemy of the
other,0 and on earth you shall have your abode and your livelihood
for an appointed time.”
and his Lord accepted his repentance for He is Much-Relenting, Most Compassionate.2
shall come to you from Me: then, whoever will follow My guidance need have no
fear, nor shall they grieve.
as false4 are destined for the Fire where they shall abide for
ever.”5
on you, and fulfil your covenant with Me and I shall fulfil My covenant with
you, and fear Me alone.
Scripture you already have, and be not foremost among its deniers. Do not sell
My signs for a trifling gain, 7and beware of My wrath.
conceal the Truth.8
and bow in worship with those who bow.
though you recite the Scripture? Have you no sense?
Prayer is burdensome for all except the devout,
that to Him they are destined to return.1
you above all nations.2
will be accepted, when no one will be ransomed, and no criminal will receive
any help.3
Pharaoh’s people5 who had afflicted you with dreadful suffering,
slaying your males and sparing your females. That was a tremendous trial for
you from your Lord.6
saved you and caused Pharaoh’s people to drown before your very eyes.
and then you set up the calf as your god in his absence.8 You
indeed committed a grave wrong.
the Scripture9 and the Criterion that you are guided to the Right
Way.
people: “My people! You have wronged yourselves by taking the calf for an object
of worship, so turn in repentance to your Creator and kill yourselves.0
This will be best for you in your Creator’s sight.” Thereupon He accepted your
repentance. Indeed He is Much-Relenting, Most Compassionate.
we clearly see Allah (speaking to you).” Thereupon a tremendous thunderbolt
struck you before your very eyes.
We sent down upon you manna and the quails,3 (saying): “Eat of
the good wherewithal that We have provided you as sustenance.” And by their
sinning (your forefathers) did not wrong Us: it is they themselves whom they
wronged.
abundantly of its food; but enter the gate prostrate, saying, “Repentance”.5We
will forgive you your sins and shall bestow more favour on the doers of good.”
been given them; and so We sent down a scourge upon the wrong-doers from the
heavens for their transgression.
“Strike the rock with your staff.” And there gushed out from it twelve springs6
and each tribe knew its drinking-place. (Then you were directed): “Eat and drink
of the sustenance provided by Allah, and do not go about acting wickedly on
earth, spreading mischief.”
sort of food, so pray to your Lord to bring out for us what the earth produces
– its herbs and its cucumbers and its corn and its lentils and its garlic and
its onions.” Then Moses said: “Will you take a meaner thing in exchange for
what is better?7 Go down to some city and there you shall get
what you ask for.” And ignominy and wretchedness were pitched upon them and
they were laden with the burden of Allah’s wrath. This was because they denied
the Signs of Allah8 and slew the Prophets unrightfully.9
All this, because they disobeyed and persistently exceeded the limits (of the
Law).
whether they are Jews, Christians or Sabians – all who believe in Allah and
the Last Day, and do righteous deeds – their reward is surely secure with their
Lord; they need have no fear, nor shall they grieve.0
to tower above you,1 (saying): “Hold fast to the Book that We
have given you, and remember the directives and commandments in it, that you
be pious.”
grace and mercy upon you, you would have long been utter losers.
how We said to them: “Become apes, despised and hated.”3
and for the succeeding generations, and an admonition to the God-fearing.
you to slaughter a cow.” They said: “Are you jesting with us?” Moses answered:
“I seek refuge in Allah that I should behave in the manner of the ignorant.”
like.” Moses answered: “He says, she is a cow, neither old nor immature, but
of an age in between the two. Do, then, what you have been commanded.”
she is.” Moses answered: “He says, she is a yellow cow, with a bright colour
which is pleasing to those who see!”
is. Cows seem much alike to us, and if Allah wills, we shall be guided.”4
or to water the tillage, one that has been kept secure, with no blemish on her!”
Thereupon they cried out: “Now you have come forth with the information that
will direct us aright.” And they slaughtered her although they scarcely seemed
to do so.
cast the blame (of killing) upon one another even though Allah was determined
to bring to light what you were hiding.
bring the dead to life and thus does He show His Signs that you might understand.5
stones, or even harder. For surely there are some stones from which streams
burst forth and some that split asunder and water issues out, and some that
crash down for fear of Allah. Allah is not heedless of the things you do.
preaching,6 even though a party of them has been wont to listen
to the Word of Allah and after they had fully grasped it, knowingly distorted
it?7
believe in him.” But in their intimate meetings they say to one another: “How
foolish! Why should you intimate to them what Allah has revealed to you, for
they will use it as argument against you before your Lord?”8
they disclose?
Scriptures but cherish baseless wishes and merely follow their conjectures.9
and then, in order to make a trifling gain, claim: “This is from Allah.”0
Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they
thus earn.
number of days.”1 Say (to them): “Have you received a promise
from Allah – for Allah never breaks His promise – or do you attribute to Allah
something about which you have no knowledge?”
people of the Fire, and there will they abide;
and there will they abide.
shall serve none but Allah and do good to parents, kinsmen, orphans and the
needy; you shall speak kindly to people, and establish Prayer and give Zakah
(Purifying Alms). And yet, except for a few of you, you turned back on this
covenant, and you are still backsliders.
one another’s blood, and shall not turn out one another from your homelands;
you confirmed it, and you yourselves are witnesses to it.
own from their homelands, aiding one another against them in sin and enmity,
and if they come to you as captives you ransom them although the very act of
expelling them was unlawful to you. Do you believe in a part of the Scripture
and reject the rest?2 What else, then, could be the retribution
of those among you who do this than that they should live in degradation in
the present life, and that on the Day of Resurrection they should be sent to
the severest chastisement? Allah is not heedless of what you do.
the World to Come. Their chastisement shall not be lightened, nor shall they
be helped.
to follow him and then sent Jesus, the son of Mary, with Clear Proofs and supported
him with the spirit of holiness.3 But is it not true that every
time a Messenger brought to you something that was not to your liking, you acted
arrogantly: you called some Messengers liars and killed others?
fact is that Allah has cursed them because of their denying the Truth. So, scarcely
do they believe.
treating it? Even though it confirms the Truth already in their possession,
and even though they had prayed for victory against the unbelievers, and yet
when that Book came to them – and they recognized it – they refused to acknowledge
its Truth.5 Allah’s curse be upon the unbelievers.
deny the guidance revealed by Allah, grudging that He chose to bestow His gracious
bounty (of revelation and prophethood) on some of His servants whom He willed.7
Thus they have brought on themselves wrath after wrath, and a humiliating chastisement
is in store for such unbelievers.
“We believe only in what was revealed to us (Israel).” They deny everything
else even though it be the Truth which confirms what they possess. Say (to them):
“If indeed you are believers, why is it that in the past you killed the Prophets
of Allah (who were from Israel)?”
that as soon as he was gone you took to worshipping the calf.
above you, stressing: “Hold to what We have given you with full strength and
give heed to it.” But their forefathers said: “We hear, but we disobey” – for
their hearts were overflowing with love for the calf because of their unbelief.
Say: “If you are people of faith, then evil are the things that your faith enjoins
upon you.”
of other people, then long for death8 if you are truthful.”
have committed; Allah is well aware of the wrong-doers.
indeed even more eager than those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity.
Each one of them wishes to live a thousand years although the bestowal of long
life cannot remove him from chastisement. Allah sees whatever they do.
that) he revealed this (Qur’an) to your heart by Allah’s1 leave:
it confirms the Scriptures revealed before it,2 and is a guidance
and good tiding to the people of faith.3
know) whoever is an enemy to Allah, His Angels and His Messengers and to Gabriel
and Michael will surely find Allah an enemy to such unbelievers.”
(verses) which only the transgressors reject as false.
of them set it aside? The truth is that most of them do not truly believe.
they already possessed, a party of those who had been given the Scripture flung
the Book of Allah behind their backs as if they knew nothing,
of Solomon4 even though Solomon had never disbelieved; it is
the evil ones who disbelieved, teaching people magic. And they followed what
had been revealed to the two angels in Babylon – Harut and Marut – although
these two (angels) never taught it to anyone without first declaring: “We are
merely a means of testing people; so, do not engage in unbelief.”5
And yet they learned from them what might cause division between a man and his
wife6. They could not cause harm to anyone except by the leave
of Allah, and still they learned what harmed rather than profited them, knowing
well that he who bought it will have no share in the World to Come. Evil indeed
is what they sold themselves for. Had they but known!
been better! Had they but known!
(Lend ear to us), but say Unzurna (Favour us with your attention) and pay heed
(to him).8 A painful chastisement awaits the unbelievers.
others with Allah in His Divinity, do not wish that any good should be sent
down upon you from your Lord. But Allah chooses for His mercy whomsoever He
wills. Allah is Lord of Abounding Bounty.
a better one or the like of it.9 Are you not aware that Allah
is All-Powerful?
belongs to Allah, and that none apart from Allah is your protector or helper?
was asked before? And whoever exchanges faith for unbelief has surely strayed
from the Right Way.
back into unbelievers after you have become believers even though the Truth
has become clear to them. Nevertheless, forgive and be indulgent1
towards them until Allah brings forth His decision. Surely Allah is All-Powerful.
forth for your own good, you will find them with Allah. Surely Allah sees all
that you do.
to the Christians), a Christian.” These are their vain desires.2
Say: “Bring your proof if you are speaking the truth.”
himself completely to the obedience of Allah and does good will find his reward
with his Lord. No fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.
the Christians say: “The Jews have no basis for their beliefs.” They say so
even though they read the Scripture. The claim of those who have no knowledge
(of the Scripture) is similar.3 Allah will judge between them
concerning their differences on the Day of Resurrection.
that His name be mentioned there, and seeks their destruction? It does not behove
such people to enter them, and should they enter, they should enter in fear.4
There is degradation for them in this world and a mighty chastisement in the
Next.
turn, you will be turning to Allah.5 Allah is All-Embracing,
All-Knowing.6
whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Him; to Him are all in obeisance.
a matter He (merely) says: “Be”, and it is.
Why does no Sign come to us?” The same was said by people before them. Their
hearts are all alike.8 We have made the Signs clear for people
of firm faith.9
as a bearer of good tidings and a warner!0 And you will not be
answerable about the people of the Blazing Flame!
until you follow their way.1 Say: “Surely Allah’s guidance, is
the true guidance.” Should you follow their desires disregarding the knowledge
which has come to you, you shall have no protector or helper against Allah.
ought to be recited, they truly believe in it;2 and those who
disbelieve in it, they are the real losers.
upon you and I exalted you above the nations of the world,
shall be accepted from no one, when no one’s intercession will profit anyone,
when there shall be no help from any quarter.
and when he successfully stood the test, He said: “Indeed I am going to appoint
you a leader of all people.” When Abraham asked: “And is this covenant also
for my descendants?” the Lord responded: “My covenant does not embrace the wrong-doers.”5
of security, commanding people: “Take the station of Abraham as a permanent
place for Prayer,” and enjoined Abraham and Ishmael: “Purify My House for those
who walk around it, and those who abide in devotion, and those who bow, and
who prostrate themselves (in Prayer).”6
and provide those of its people that believe in Allah and the Last Day with
fruits for sustenance,” Allah answered, “And I shall still provide him who disbelieves
with the wherewithal for this short life,7 and then I shall drive
him to the chastisement of the Fire; that is an evil end.”
praying: “Our Lord! Accept this from us; You are All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
a community that submits itself to You, and show us the ways of Your worship,
and turn to us in mercy. You are Much-Relenting, Most Compassionate.
among them who shall recite to them Your verses, and instruct them in the Book
and in Wisdom, and purify their lives.8 Verily, You are the Most
Mighty, the Most Wise.”9
is We Who chose Abraham for Our mission in this world, and surely in the World
to Come he shall be reckoned among the righteous.
he said: “I have submitted to the Lord of the Universe.”
“My children! Behold, Allah has chosen this religion for you.2
Remain till death in submission (to Allah).”3
“Whom will you serve after me?” They said: “We shall serve your God, the God
of your forefathers, Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, the One God, and unto Him do
we submit.”
earned, and yours is what you have earned. You shall not be asked concerning
what they did.4
guided.” Say to them: “No, follow exclusively the way of Abraham who was not
one of those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity.”5
to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the descendants (of Jacob) and in what
was given to Moses and Jesus and in what the other Prophets received from their
Lord. We make no distinction between any of them,6 and we are
those who submit to Allah.”
guidance; and if they turn away, then quite obviously they have merely fallen
into opposition to the Truth. Allah will suffice you for protection against
them. He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
better than Allah’s? It is Him that we serve.
when He is our Lord and your Lord?8 Our deeds are for us and
your deeds are for you. And it is Him that we serve exclusively.”9
descendants (of Jacob) were “Jews” or “Christians?” Say: “Who has greater knowledge,
you or Allah?”0 Who does greater wrong than he who conceals a
testimony he has received from Allah? Allah is not heedless of the things you
do.1
and yours is what you earn; you shall not be questioned concerning what they
did.
they formerly observed in Prayer?”2 Say: “To Allah belong the
East and the West; He guides whomsoever He wills onto a Straight Way.”3
way so that you might be witnesses to all mankind and the Messenger might be
a witness to you.4
We appointed the direction which you formerly observed so that We might distinguish
those who follow the Messenger from those who turn on their heels.5
For it was indeed burdensome except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah will
never leave your faith to waste. Allah is full of gentleness and mercy to mankind.
you to the direction that will satisfy you. Turn your face towards the Holy
Mosque, and wherever you are, turn your faces towards it in Prayer.6
Those who have been granted the Scripture certainly know that this (injunction
to change the direction of Prayer) is right and is from their Lord. Allah is
not heedless of what they do.
Book they will not follow your direction of Prayer; nor will you follow their
direction of Prayer. None is prepared to follow the other’s direction of Prayer.
Were you to follow their desires in disregard of the knowledge which has come
to you, you will surely be reckoned among the wrong-doers.7
which one must turn in Prayer) as fully as they recognize their own sons,8
this even though a group of them knowingly conceals the Truth.
doubters.
in good works.9 Allah will bring you all together wherever you
might be, for nothing is beyond His power.
Holy Mosque; for that indeed is the Truth from your Lord, and Allah is not heedless
of what you do.
Mosque, and wheresoever you may be, turn your faces towards it in Prayer so
that none may have an argument against you,0 unless they be those
immersed in wrong-doing. Do not fear them, but fear only Me so that I may complete
My favour upon you;1 perhaps you will be guided to the Right
Way.2
to you Our Signs, purifies your lives, instructs you in the Book and in Wisdom,
and instructs you what you did not know.
not be ungrateful to Me for My favours.
is with those that are patient.4
are dead; they are alive even though you have no knowledge of their life.5
loss of properties and lives and fruits. Give glad tidings, then, to those who
remain patient;
belong to Allah, and it is to Him that we are destined to return.”6
they who are rightly guided.
performs Hajj (Full Pilgrimage)7 to the House (of Allah) or makes
'Umrah (Minor Pilgrimage), will find that it is no sin for him to ambulate between
the two.8 And whoever does a good work voluntarily9
should know that Allah is Appreciative, All-Knowing.
which We have sent down even though We have made them clear in Our Book, Allah
curses such people and so do all the cursers,0
they had concealed). Such shall I pardon for I am Much- Relenting, Most Compassionate.
surely the curse of Allah and of the angels and of all men is on them.
nor shall they be given respite.
Most Compassionate.
Signs in the structure of the heavens and the earth, in the constant alternation
of night and day, in the vessels which speed across the sea carrying goods that
are of profit to people, in the water which Allah sends down from the sky and
thereby quickens the earth after it was dead, and disperse over it all manner
of animals, and in the changing courses of the winds and the clouds pressed
into service between heaven and earth.2
and love them as Allah alone should be loved; but those who (truly) believe,
they love Allah more than all else.4
If only the wrong-doers were to perceive now – as they will perceive when they
will see the chastisement – that all power belongs to Allah alone, and that
Allah is severe in chastisement!
and they will see the chastisement, and their resources will be cut asunder.
we would disown them as they have disowned us?” 5 Thus Allah
will show them their works in a manner causing them bitter regrets. Never will
they come out of the Fire.
not in the footsteps of Satan.6 For surely he is your open enemy;
to ascribe to Allah the things concerning which you have no knowledge (that
He really is their source).7
“No, we shall follow what we found our forefathers adhering to.”8
What! Even if their forefathers were devoid of understanding and right guidance?
when the shepherd calls them they hear nothing except shouting and crying;9
they are deaf, dumb and blind, and so they understand nothing.
for sustenance and give thanks to Allah0 if it is Him that you
serve.
of swine and that over which there has been pronounced the name of anyone other
than Allah’s.1 But he who is constrained (to eat of them) – and
he neither covets them nor exceeds the indispensable limit incurs no sin: Allah
is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.2
it away for a trifling gain are merely filling their bellies with Fire.3
Allah will neither address them on the Day of Resurrection, nor shall He pronounce
them “pure”.4 A painful chastisement lies in store for them.
and chastisement in exchange for forgiveness. How patient they are in enduring
the Fire!
who disagreed concerning the Book veered far away from the Truth.
east or towards the west;5 true righteousness consists in believing
in Allah and the Last Day, the angels, the Book and the Prophets, and in giving
away one’s property in love of Him to one’s kinsmen, the orphans, the poor and
the wayfarer, and to those who ask for help, and in freeing the necks of slaves,
and in establishing Prayer and dispensing the Zakah. True righteousness is attained
by those who are faithful to their promise once they have made it and by those
who remain steadfast in adversity and affliction and at the time of battle (between
Truth and falsehood). Such are the truthful ones; such are the God-fearing.
if a freeman is guilty then the freeman; if a slave is guilty then the slave;
if a female is guilty, then the female.7
But if something of a murderer’s guilt is remitted by his brother8
this should be adhered to in fairness,9 and payment be made in
a goodly manner. This is an alleviation and a mercy from your Lord; and for
him who commits excess after that0 there is a painful chastisement.
that you may guard yourselves against violating the Law.
behind property shall bequeath equitably to parents and kinsmen. This is an
obligation on the God-fearing.2
upon them who alter. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
and then brings about a settlement among the parties concerned incurs no sin.
Surely Allah is Much-Forgiving, Most Compassionate.
those before you, that you become God-fearing.3
or if one of you be on a journey, you will fast the same number of other days
later on. For those who are capable of fasting (but still do not fast) there
is a redemption: feeding a needy man for each day missed. Whoever voluntarily
does more good than is required, will find it better for him;4
and that you should fast is better for you, if you only know.5
to the people with Clear Signs of the true guidance and as the Criterion (between
right and wrong). So those of you who live to see that month should fast it,
and whoever is sick or on a journey should fast the same number of other days
instead. Allah wants ease and not hardship for you so that you may complete
the number of days required,6 magnify Allah for what He has guided
you to, and give thanks to Him.7
near; I hear and answer the call of the caller whenever he calls Me. Let them
listen to My call and believe in Me;8 perhaps they will be guided
aright.9
night of the fast. They are your garment, and you are theirs.0
Allah knows that you used to betray yourselves and He mercifully relented and
pardoned you. So you may now associate intimately with your wives and benefit
from the enjoyment Allah has made lawful for you,1 and eat and
drink2 at night until you can discern the white streak of dawn
against the blackness of the night;3 then (give up all that and)
complete your fasting until night sets in.4
But do not associate intimately with your wives during the period when you are
on retreat in the mosques.5 These are the bounds set by Allah;
do not, then, even draw near them.6 Thus does Allah make His
Signs clear to mankind that they may stay away from evil.
your possessions to the authorities so that you may sinfully and knowingly usurp
a portion of another’s possessions.7
are signs to determine time for the sake of people and for the Pilgrimage.”8
Also tell them: “True righteousness is not that you enter your houses from the
back; righteousness lies in fearing Allah. So, enter your houses by their doors,
and fear Allah that you might attain true success.”9
against you but do not transgress,1 for Allah does not love transgressors.
they drove you out. (For though killing is sinful) wrongful persecution is even
worse than killing.2 Do not fight against them near the Holy
Mosque unless they fight against you; but if they fight against you kill them,
for that is the reward of such unbelievers.
Compassionate.3
by Allah prevails.4 But if they desist, then know that hostility
is directed only against the wrong-doers.5
alike (by all concerned). Thus, if someone has attacked you, attack him just
as he attacked you, and fear Allah and remain conscious that Allah is with those
who guard against violating the bounds set by Him.6
with your own hands;7 do good, for Allah loves those who do good.8
doing so, then make the offering which is available to you,9
and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its appointed place.0
If any of you should have to shave your head before that because of illness,
or injury to the head, then you should make redemption by fasting, or almsgiving,
or ritual sacrifice.1 And when you are secure,2
then he who avails of 'Umrah before the time of Hajj shall give the offering
he can afford; and if he cannot afford the offering, he shall fast for three
days during Hajj and for seven days after he returns home; that is, ten days
in all. This privilege is for those whose families do not live near the Holy
Mosque.3 Guard against violating these ordinances of Allah and
be mindful that Allah is severe in chastisement.
in these months shall abstain from sensual indulgence,4 wicked
conduct5 and quarrelling;6 and whatever good you
do, Allah knows it. Take your provisions for the Pilgrimage; but, in truth,
the best provision is piety. Men of understanding, beware of disobeying Me.7
When you hasten back from [Arafat then remember Allah at al- Mash[ar al-Haram
(i.e. al-Muzdalifah), and remember Him in the manner He has directed you, for
before this you were surely in error.9
Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
your fathers; or remember Him even more.1 There are some (among
those that remember Allah) who say: “Our Lord, grant us what is good in this
world;” such shall have no share in the Hereafter.
world and what is good in the World to Come, and protect us from the chastisement
of the Fire.”
reckoning.
who hastens off and returns in two days, and it is no sin for him who delays
the return2 provided he has spent the days in piety. Beware of
disobeying Allah and know well that to Him you all shall be mustered.
world fascinate you: he calls Allah again and again to bear testimony to his
sincerity;3 yet he is most fierce in enmity.4
earth spreading mischief and laying to waste crops and human life, even though
Allah (whose testimony he invokes) does not love mischief.
sin. So Hell shall suffice for him; what a wretched resting place!
seeking to please Allah; Allah is Immensely Kind to such devoted servants.
in the footsteps of Satan for he is your open enemy.
come to you, then know well that Allah is Most Mighty, Most Wise.7
admonition and instruction) waiting for Allah to come to them in canopies of
clouds with a retinue of angels and settle the matter finally?8
To Allah shall all matters ultimately be referred.
when a people tamper with Allah’s bounty after it has been bestowed on them
– then indeed Allah is severe in punishment.9
Truth. Such men deride the men of faith, but the pious shall rank higher than
them on the Day of Resurrection. As for worldly livelihood, Allah grants it
to whomsoever He wills without measure.
state ended and differences arose.) Then Allah sent forth Prophets as heralds
of good tidings for the righteous and as warners against the consequences of
evil-doing. He sent down with them the Book embodying the Truth so that it might
judge among people in their disputes. And those who innovated divergent ways
rather than follow the Truth were none other than those who had received the
knowledge of the Truth and clear guidance; and they did so to commit excesses
against each other.0 So by His leave Allah directed the believers
to the Right Way in matters on which they disagreed. Allah guides whomsoever
He wills onto a Straight Way.
by the suffering endured by the people of faith who passed away before you?
They were afflicted by misery and hardship and were so convulsed that the Messenger
and the believers with him cried out: “When will Allah’s help arrive?” They
were assured: “Behold, Allah’s help is close by.”
spend let it be for your parents and kinsmen, the orphans, the needy and the
wayfarer; Allah is aware of whatever good you do.”
be that you dislike a thing even though it is good for you, and it may well
be that you like a thing even though it is bad for you. Allah knows and you
do not know.
it is an awesome sin, but barring people from the Way of Allah, disbelieving
in Him, and denying entry into the Holy Mosque and expelling its inmates from
it2 are more awesome acts in the sight of Allah; and persecution
is even more heinous than killing.” They will not cease fighting against you
till they turn you from your religion if they can.3 (So remember
well) that whoever from amongst you turns away from his religion and dies in
the state of unbelief their work will go to waste in this world and in the Next.
They are destined for the Fire and it is there that they will abide.
home and strove4 in the Way of Allah, such may rightly hope for
the mercy of Allah: for Allah is All-Forgiving, All- Merciful.
there is great evil, even though there is some benefit for people, but their
evil is greater than their benefit.”5
They ask: “What should we spend in the Way of Allah?” Say: “Whatever you can
spare.” In this way Allah clearly expounds His injunctions to you that you may
reflect upon them,
orphans. Say: “To deal with them in the way which is to their good, that is
best.6 And if you intermix (your expenses and living) with them,
(there is no harm for) they are your brothers.” Allah knows the mischievous
from the righteous, and had Allah willed, He would indeed have imposed on you
exacting conditions; but He is All-Powerful, Most Wise.
until they believe; for a believing slave-girl is better than a (free, respectable)
woman who associates others with Allah in His Divinity, even though she might
please you. Likewise, do not give your women in marriage to men who associate
others with Allah in His Divinity until they believe; for a believing slave
is better than a (free, respectable) man who associates others with Allah in
His Divinity, even though he might please you. Such people call you towards
the Fire,7 and Allah calls you, by His leave, towards Paradise
and forgiveness; and He makes His injunctions clear to people so that they may
take heed.
so keep away from women in the state of menstruation,8 and do
not approach them until they are cleansed. And when they are cleansed,9
then come to them as Allah has commanded you.”0 Truly, Allah
loves those who abstain from evil and keep themselves pure.
but take heed of your ultimate future2 and avoid incurring the
wrath of Allah. Know well that one Day you shall face Him. Announce good tidings
to the believers.
you from virtue, piety and promoting the good of mankind.3 Surely
Allah is All-Hearing, All- Knowing.
but will certainly take you to task for the oaths you utter in earnest. Allah
is All-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.
of four months.5 Then, if they go back on their vow they will
find that Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.6
All-Knowing.8
courses and it is unlawful for them, if they believe in Allah and the Last Day,
to hide whatever Allah might have created in their wombs. Should their husbands
desire reconciliation during this time they are entitled to take them back into
wedlock.9
Women have the same rights against their men as men have against them; but men
have a degree above them. Allah is All- Powerful, All-Wise.
or kindly release should follow.0
(While dissolving the marriage tie) it is unlawful for you to take back anything
of what you have given to your wives1 unless both fear that they
may not be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah. Then, if they fear that
they might not be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah, there is no blame
upon them for what the wife might give away of her property to become released
from the marriage tie.2 These are the bounds set by Allah; do
not transgress them. Those of you who transgress the bounds set by Allah are
indeed the wrong-doers.
the divorce twice), she shall not be lawful to him unless she first takes another
man for a husband, and he divorces her.3 There is no blame upon
them if both of them return to one another thereafter, provided they think that
they will be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah. These are the bounds
of Allah which He makes clear to a people who have knowledge (of the consequences
of violating those bounds).
term, then either retain them in a fair manner or let them go in a fair manner.
And do not retain them to their hurt or by way of transgression; whosoever will
do that will indeed wrong himself.4
Do not take the Signs of Allah in jest and remember Allah’s favour upon you.
He exhorts you to revere the Book and the Wisdom that He has sent down upon
you.5 Fear Allah, and know well that Allah has full knowledge
of everything.
do not hinder them from marrying other men if they have agreed to this in a
fair manner.6
That is an admonition to everyone of you who believes in Allah and the Last
Day; that is a cleaner and purer way for you. For Allah knows whereas you do
not know.
children be completed, mothers may suckle their children for two whole years.7
(In such a case) it is incumbent upon him who has begotten the child to provide
them (i.e. divorced women) their sustenance and clothing in a fair manner. But
none shall be burdened with more than he is able to bear; neither shall a mother
suffer because of her child nor shall the father be made to suffer because he
has begotten him. The same duty towards the suckling mother rests upon the heir8
as upon him (i.e. the father). And if both (the parents) decide, by mutual consent
and consultation, to wean the child, there is no blame on them; if you decide
to have other women suckle your children there is no blame upon you, provided
you hand over its compensation in a fair manner. Fear Allah and know well that
Allah sees all that you do.
months and ten days;9 when they have reached the end of the waiting
term, there is no blame upon you regarding what they may do with themselves
in a fair manner. Allah is well aware of what you do.
to such women or keep the proposal hidden in your hearts. Allah knows that you
will think of them in that connection. But do not make any secret engagement
with them and speak openly in an honourable manner. Do not resolve on the marriage
tie until the ordained term has come to its end. Know well that Allah knows
even what is in your hearts. So, have fear of Him and know well that Allah is
All-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.
touched them or settled a bridal gift upon them. But even in this case you should
make some provision for them:0 the affluent, according to his
means; the straitened, according to his means – a provision in fair manner.
That is a duty upon the good-doers.
gift upon them, then (give them) half of what you have settled unless either
the women act leniently and forgo their claim, or he in whose hand is the marriage
tie acts leniently (and pays the full amount). If you act leniently, it is closer
to God-fearing. And forget not to act gracefully with one another,1
for indeed Allah sees all that you do.
the utmost excellence,3 and stand before Allah as would utterly
obedient servants.
whether on foot or riding; and when you are secure, remember Allah in the manner
that He taught you, the manner that you did not know earlier.
make testament of one year’s provision without expulsion in favour of your wives;
and if they themselves depart, there shall be no blame upon you for what they
may do with themselves in an honourable manner. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
is an obligation on the God-fearing.
homes for fear of death even though they were in their thousands?5
Allah said to them: “Die!” Then He restored them to life.6 Indeed
Allah is Bounteous to mankind; but most people do not give thanks in return.
All-Knowing.
will return after multiplying it for him manifold? For Allah has the power both
to decrease and increase, and to Him will you be returned.
of the Children of Israel after Moses? They asked one of their Prophets: “Set
up for us a king so that we may fight in the way of Allah.”8
He said: “Would you possibly refrain from fighting if fighting is ordained for
you?” They said: “And why would we not fight in the way of Allah when we have
been torn from our homes and our children?” But when fighting was ordained for
them they turned back, except a few of them. Allah is well aware of the wrong-doers.
(Talut) as your king.”9 They said: “By what right shall he rule
over us when we are more worthy than he to dominion, for he is not very wealthy?”
He said: “Allah has chosen him over you and has endowed him abundantly with
both intellectual and physical capacities. Allah indeed has the power to bestow
dominion upon whomsoever He wills. Allah is All-Resourceful, All- Knowing.”
in his reign the Ark, wherein is inner peace for you, will be brought back to
you, and the sacred relics left behind by the house of Moses and the house of
Aaron borne by angels.0 Truly in that is a Sign for you, if indeed
you are people of faith.”
you with a river, and whoever drinks of it does not belong to me; he who refrains
from tasting it – unless it be just a palmful – he indeed belongs to me.” Then
all, except a few of them, drank their fill at the river.1
But as soon as Saul (Talut) and the believers with him went forth across the
river, they said: “Today we have no strength to face Goliath (Jalut) and his
forces.”2 But those who believed that they were bound to meet
their Lord said: “How often has a small party prevailed against a large party
by the leave of Allah.” Allah is with those who remain steadfast.
they prayed: “Our Lord! Shower us with patience, and set our feet firm, and
grant us victory over this unbelieving people.”
David killed Goliath,3 and Allah granted him dominion and wisdom,
and imparted to him the knowledge of whatever He willed. And were it not that
Allah repelled some people with another, the earth would surely be overlaid
with mischief.4 But Allah is Bounteous to the people of the world
(and thus extirpates mischief).
indeed you are one of those entrusted with the Message.
We have exalted some of them above the others. Among them are such as were spoken
to by Allah Himself, and some He exalted in other respects. And We granted Jesus,
son of Mary, Clear Signs and supported him with the spirit of holiness. Had
He willed, those who had seen these Clear Signs would not have fought one another
thereafter. But (it was not the will of Allah to prevent people from disagreement
by compulsion, hence) they differed among themselves whereby some attained faith
and others denied the Truth. Yet had Allah so willed they would not have fought
one another. Allah does whatever He wills.5
before there comes a Day when there will be no buying and selling, nor will
friendship and intercession be of any avail. Indeed those who disbelieve are
the wrong-doers.7
there is no god but He.8 Neither slumber seizes Him, nor sleep;9
to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth.0
Who is there who might intercede with Him save with His leave?1
He knows what lies before them and what is hidden from them, whereas they cannot
attain to anything of His knowledge save what He wills them to attain.2
His Dominion3 overspreads the heavens and the earth, and their
upholding wearies Him not. He is All-High, All-Glorious.4
stands clearly distinguished from the wrong. Hence he who rejects the evil ones6
and believes in Allah has indeed taken hold of the firm, unbreakable handle.
And Allah (Whom he has held for support) is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
every darkness into light.7
And those who disbelieve, their guardians are the evil ones;8
they bring them out of light into all kinds of darkness. These are destined
for the Fire, and there shall they abide.
with Abraham0 about who was Abraham’s Lord just because Allah
had granted him dominion?1
When Abraham said: “My Lord is He Who grants life and causes death,” he replied:
“I grant life and I cause death.” Abraham said: “But surely Allah causes the
sun to rise from the east; now you cause it to rise from the west.” Thereupon
the denier of the Truth was confounded.2 Allah does not direct
the wrong-doers to the Right Way.
down upon its turrets.3 He exclaimed: “How will Allah restore
life to this town that is now dead?”4
Allah then caused him to remain dead for a hundred years and then raised him
to life, and asked him: “How long did you remain in this state?” He replied:
“I remained so for a day or a part of a day.” Allah rejoined: “No, you have
rather stayed thus for a hundred years. But look at your food and your drink,
there is no deterioration in them. And look at your ass (how its entire skeleton
has rotted)! And We did all this so that We might make you a token of instruction
for people.5 And see how We will put the bones (of the ass) together
and will clothe them with flesh.” Thus when the reality became clear to him,
he said: “I know that Allah has power over everything.”
to the dead,” Allah said: “Why! Do you have no faith?” Abraham replied: “Yes,
but in order that my heart be at rest.”6 He said: “Then take
four birds, and tame them to yourself, then put a part of them on every hill,
and summon them; they will come to you flying. Know well that Allah is All-Mighty,
All-Wise.”7
Way of Allah9 is like that of a grain of corn that sprouts seven
ears, and in every ear there are a hundred grains. Thus Allah multiplies the
action of whomsoever He wills. Allah is Munificent, All-Knowing.0
up their spending by stressing their benevolence and causing hurt, will find
their reward secure with their Lord. They have no cause for fear and grief.1
charity followed by hurt. Allah is All-Sufficient, All-Forbearing.2
benevolence and causing hurt as does he who spends his wealth only to be seen
by people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day.3 The
example of his spending is that of a rock with a thin coating of earth upon
it: when a heavy rain smites it, the earth is washed away, leaving the rock
bare;4 such people derive no gain from their acts of charity.
Allah does not set the deniers of the Truth on the Right Way.5
Allah is that of a garden on a high ground. If a heavy rain smites it, it brings
forth its fruits twofold, and if there is no heavy rain, even a light shower
suffices it.6 Allah sees all that you do.
vines with rivers flowing beneath it – a garden in which he has every manner
of fruit – and that it should then be struck by a fiery whirlwind and be utterly
burnt down at a time when old age has overtaken him, and his offspring are still
too small to look after their affairs?7 Thus does Allah make
His teachings clear to you that you may reflect.
have earned and out of what We have produced for you from the earth, and choose
not for your spending the bad things such as you yourselves would not accept
or accept only by overlooking its defects. Know well that Allah is All-Munificent,
Most Praiseworthy.8
whereas Allah promises you His forgiveness and bounty. Allah is Munificent,
All-Knowing.
has indeed been granted much good.9 Yet none except people of
understanding take heed.
wrong-doers have none to succour them.0
it and pay it to the needy in secret, it will be even better for you.1
This will atone for several of your misdeeds.2 Allah is well
aware of all that you do.
Allah sets on the Right Way whomsoever He wills. Whatever wealth you spend in
charity is to your own benefit for you spend merely to please Allah. So, whatever
you spend in charity will be repaid to you in full and you shall not be wronged.3
and who are hindered from moving about the earth in search of their livelihood,
especially deserve help. He who is unaware of their circumstances supposes them
to be wealthy because of their dignified bearing, but you will know them by
their countenance, although they do not go about begging of people with importunity.
Whatever wealth you spend on helping them, Allah will know of it.4
will find that their reward is secure with their Lord and that there is no reason
for them to entertain any fear or grief.
the one whom Satan has confounded with his touch.6 Seized in
this state they say: “Buying and selling is but a kind of interest,”7
even though Allah has made buying and selling lawful, and interest unlawful.8
Hence, he who receives this admonition from his Lord, and then gives up (dealing
in interest), may keep his previous gains, and it will be for Allah to judge
him.9 As for those who revert to it, they are the people of the
Fire, and in it shall they abide.
with growth.0 Allah loves none who is ungrateful and persists
in sin.1
establish Prayer and pay Zakah is with their Lord; they have no reason to entertain
any fear or grief.2
if you do truly believe.
Messenger.3 If you repent even now, you have the right of the
return of your capital; neither will you do wrong nor will you be wronged.
until the time of ease; and whatever you remit by way of charity is better for
you, if only you know.4
human being shall be fully repaid for whatever (good or evil) he has done, and
none shall be wronged.
for a known term, commit it to writing.6 Let a scribe write it
down between you justly, and the scribe may not refuse to write it down according
to what Allah has taught him; so let him write, and let the debtor dictate;
and let him fear Allah, his Lord, and curtail no part of it. If the debtor be
feebleminded, weak, or incapable of dictating, let his guardian dictate equitably,
and call upon two of your men as witnesses;7 but if two men are
not there, then let there be one man and two women as witnesses from among those
acceptable to you8 so that if one of the two women should fail
to remember, the other might remind her. Let not the witnesses refuse when they
are summoned (to give evidence). Do not show slackness in writing down the transaction,
whether small or large, along with the term of its payment. That is fairest
in the sight of Allah; it is best for testimony and is more likely to exclude
all doubts. If it be a matter of buying and selling on the spot, it is not blameworthy
if you do not write it down;9 but do take witnesses when you
settle commercial transactions with one another. And the scribe or the witness
may be done no harm.0 It will be sinful if you do so. Beware
of the wrath of Allah. He teaches you the Right Way and has full knowledge of
everything.
document then resort to taking pledges in hand.1
But if any of you trusts another, let him who is trusted, fulfil the trust and
fear Allah, his Lord.
And do not conceal what you have witnessed,2 for whoever conceals
it, his heart is sinful. Allah has full knowledge of all that you do.
to Allah.4 Whether you disclose whatever is in your hearts or
conceal it,5 Allah will call you to account for it, and will
then forgive whomsoever He wills, and will chastise whomsoever He wills. Allah
has power over everything.6
sent down upon him from his Lord: each of them believes in Allah, and in His
angels, and in His Books, and in His Messengers. They say: “We make no distinction
between any of His Messengers. We hear and obey. Our Lord! Grant us Your forgiveness;
to You we are destined to return.”7
In his favour shall be whatever good each one does, and against him whatever
evil he does.9 (Believers! Pray thus to your Lord): “Our Lord!
Take us not to task if we forget or commit mistakes.
Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden such as You laid on those gone before us.0
Our Lord! Lay not on us burdens which we do not have the power to bear.1
And overlook our faults, and forgive us, and have mercy upon us. You are our
Guardian; so grant us victory against the unbelieving folk.”2