ترجمة معاني سورة البقرة باللغة الإنجليزية من كتاب Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation

Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation

آية رقم 1

Al-Baqarah


(2:1) Alif, Lam, Mim.1
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(2:3) for those who believe in the existence of that which is beyond the
reach of perception,4 who establish Prayer5 and spend
out of what We have provided them,6

(2:9) They are trying to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they do
not realize that in truth they are only deceiving themselves.1

(2:11) Whenever they are told: “Do not spread mischief on earth,” they say:
“Why! We indeed are the ones who set things right.”

(2:16) These are the ones who have purchased error in exchange for guidance.
This bargain has brought them no profit and certainly they are not on the Right
Way.6
آية رقم 18

(2:18) They are deaf, they are dumb, they are blind;7 they
will never return (to the Right Way).

(2:19) Or they are like those who encounter a violent rainstorm from the
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

(2:23) If you are in any doubt whether it is We Who have revealed this Book
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

(2:24) But if you fail to do this – and you will most certainly fail – then
have fear of the Fire whose fuel is men and stones5 and which
has been prepared for those who deny the Truth.

(2:25) (O Prophet), announce glad tidings to those who believe in this Book
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.

(2:26) Behold! Allah is not ashamed to propound the parable of a gnat, or
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

(2:28) How can you be ungrateful to Allah Who bestowed life upon you when
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.

(2:31) Then Allah taught Adam the names of all things2 and
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.”

(2:33) Then Allah said to Adam: “Tell them the names of these things.”4
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?”

(2:34) And when We ordered the angels: “Prostrate yourselves before Adam,”
all of them fell prostrate,5 except Iblis.6 He refused,
and gloried in his arrogance and became one of the defiers.7

(2:36) But Satan caused both of them to deflect from obeying Our command
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.”

(2:37) Thereupon Adam learned from his Lord some words and repented1
and his Lord accepted his repentance for He is Much-Relenting, Most Compassionate.2

(2:39) But those who refuse to accept this (guidance) and reject Our Signs
as false4 are destined for the Fire where they shall abide for
ever.”5

(2:40) Children of Israel!6 Recall My favour which I had bestowed
on you, and fulfil your covenant with Me and I shall fulfil My covenant with
you, and fear Me alone.
آية رقم 43

(2:43) Establish Prayer and dispense Zakah (the Purifying Alms)9
and bow in worship with those who bow.
آية رقم 46

(2:46) who realize that ultimately they will have to meet their Lord and
that to Him they are destined to return.1

(2:50) And recall when We split the sea, providing passage for you, and thus
saved you and caused Pharaoh’s people to drown before your very eyes.

(2:51) And recall when We summoned Moses for a term of forty nights,7
and then you set up the calf as your god in his absence.8 You
indeed committed a grave wrong.
آية رقم 53

(2:53) And recall (that while you were committing this wrong) We gave Moses
the Scripture9 and the Criterion that you are guided to the Right
Way.

(2:54) And recall when (on returning with this favour) Moses said to his
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.

(2:55) And recall when you said: “O Moses, we will not believe in you until
we clearly see Allah (speaking to you).” Thereupon a tremendous thunderbolt
struck you before your very eyes.

(2:57) And We caused a cloud to comfort you with shade,2 and
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.

(2:61) And recall when you said: “O Moses, surely we cannot put up with one
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).

(2:63) And recall when We made a covenant with you and caused the Mount Sinai
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.”

(2:66) And thus We made their end a warning for the people of their own time
and for the succeeding generations, and an admonition to the God-fearing.

(2:71) Moses answered: “Lo! He says, she is a cow unyoked to plough the earth
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.

(2:72) And recall when you killed a man and then began to remonstrate and
cast the blame (of killing) upon one another even though Allah was determined
to bring to light what you were hiding.

(2:73) Then We ordered: “Smite the corpse with a part of it.” Thus does Allah
bring the dead to life and thus does He show His Signs that you might understand.5

(2:76) And when they meet those who believe (in Muhammad) they say: “We too
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

(2:78) Among them are also the unlettered folk who do not know about the
Scriptures but cherish baseless wishes and merely follow their conjectures.9

(2:84) And recall when We made a covenant with you, that you shall not shed
one another’s blood, and shall not turn out one another from your homelands;
you confirmed it, and you yourselves are witnesses to it.

(2:85) And here you are, killing one another, turning out a party of your
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.

(2:87) Surely We gave Moses the Scripture and caused a train of Messengers
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?

(2:88) They say: “Our hearts are well-protected.”4 No! The
fact is that Allah has cursed them because of their denying the Truth. So, scarcely
do they believe.

(2:89) And now that there has come to them a Book from Allah, how are they
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.

(2:93) Recall the covenant We made with you and caused the Mount to tower
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.”

(2:95) But they shall never long for it because of the (evil) deeds they
have committed; Allah is well aware of the wrong-doers.

(2:97) Say: “Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel0 (should know
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

(2:98) (And if this is the cause of their hostility to Gabriel, let them
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.”

(2:100) Is it not that every time they made a covenant with Allah a party
of them set it aside? The truth is that most of them do not truly believe.

(2:102) and then followed what the evil ones falsely attributed to the Kingdom
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!

(2:104) O you who believe!7 Do not say (to the Prophet): Ra'ina
(Lend ear to us), but say Unzurna (Favour us with your attention) and pay heed
(to him).8 A painful chastisement awaits the unbelievers.

(2:112) (None has any special claim upon reward from Allah.) Whoever submits
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.

(2:119) (What greater Sign can there be than that) We sent you with the Truth
as a bearer of good tidings and a warner!0 And you will not be
answerable about the people of the Blazing Flame!

(2:124) Recall when Abraham’s Lord tested him in certain matters4
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

(2:125) And We made this House (Ka'bah) a resort for mankind and a place
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

(2:128) Our Lord! Make us submissive to You and make out of our descendants
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.

(2:129) Our Lord! Raise up in the midst of our offspring a Messenger from
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

(2:131) Such was Abraham that when his Lord said to him: “Submit,”0
he said: “I have submitted to the Lord of the Universe.”

(2:135) They say: “Be Jews,” or “Be Christians.” “Then you will be rightly
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

(2:137) And then if they come to believe as you believe, they are on right
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.

(2:139) Say (O Prophet): “Will you then dispute with us concerning Allah
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

(2:143) And it is thus that We appointed you to be the community of the middle
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.

(2:144) We see you oft turning your face towards the sky; now We are turning
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.

(2:145) And yet no matter what proofs you bring before the People of the
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

(2:146) Those to whom We have given the Scripture recognize the place (towards
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.
آية رقم 152

(2:152) So remember Me and I shall remember you; give thanks to Me and do
not be ungrateful to Me for My favours.

(2:155) We shall certainly test you by afflicting you with fear, hunger,
loss of properties and lives and fruits. Give glad tidings, then, to those who
remain patient;

(2:156) those who when any affliction smites them, they say: “Verily, we
belong to Allah, and it is to Him that we are destined to return.”6

(2:158) Surely, al-Safa and al-Marwah are the symbols of Allah. Hence, whoever
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.

(2:160) except those who repent and make amends and openly declare (what
they had concealed). Such shall I pardon for I am Much- Relenting, Most Compassionate.
آية رقم 162

(2:162) Thus shall they abide and their chastisement shall not be lightened,
nor shall they be given respite.

(2:164) (To guide) those who use their reason (to this Truth) there are many
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

(2:166) At that moment those who have been followed will disown their followers,
and they will see the chastisement, and their resources will be cut asunder.

(2:169) he only commands you to do evil and commit acts of indecency and
to ascribe to Allah the things concerning which you have no knowledge (that
He really is their source).7

(2:173) He has made unlawful to you only carrion and blood and the flesh
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

(2:175) They are the ones who bought error in exchange for true guidance,
and chastisement in exchange for forgiveness. How patient they are in enduring
the Fire!

(2:177) Righteousness does not consist in turning your faces towards the
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.

(2:178) Believers! Retribution is prescribed for you in cases of killing:6
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.
آية رقم 179

(2:179) People of understanding, there is life for you in retribution1
that you may guard yourselves against violating the Law.

(2:182) He who suspects that the testator has committed an error or injustice
and then brings about a settlement among the parties concerned incurs no sin.
Surely Allah is Much-Forgiving, Most Compassionate.

(2:184) Fasting is for a fixed number of days, and if one of you be sick,
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

(2:185) During the month of Ramadan the Qur'an was sent down as a guidance
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

(2:186) (O Muhammad), when My servants ask you about Me, tell them I am quite
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

(2:187) It has been made lawful for you to go in to your wives during the
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.
آية رقم 192

(2:192) Then if they desist, know well that Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most
Compassionate.3

(2:196) Complete Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah. And if you are prevented from
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.

(2:201) There are others who say: “Our Lord, grant us what is good in this
world and what is good in the World to Come, and protect us from the chastisement
of the Fire.”

(2:205) Whenever he attains authority,5 he goes about the
earth spreading mischief and laying to waste crops and human life, even though
Allah (whose testimony he invokes) does not love mischief.

(2:207) On the other hand, among men there is a kind who dedicates his life
seeking to please Allah; Allah is Immensely Kind to such devoted servants.

(2:210) Are those people (who are not following the Right Path in spite of
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.

(2:212) Worldly life has been made attractive to those who have denied the
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.

(2:213) In the beginning mankind followed one single way. (Later on this
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.

(2:217) People ask you about fighting in the holy month. Say: “Fighting in
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.

(2:219) They ask you about wine and games of chance. Say: “In both these
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,

(2:220) both in regard to this world and the Next. They question you concerning
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.

(2:221) Marry not the women who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
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.

(2:223) Your wives are your tilth; go, then, into your tilth as you wish1
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.

(2:225) Allah will not take you to task for the oaths you utter in vain,4
but will certainly take you to task for the oaths you utter in earnest. Allah
is All-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.

(2:226) For those who vow abstinence from their wives there is a respite
of four months.5 Then, if they go back on their vow they will
find that Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.6

(2:228) Divorced women shall keep themselves in waiting for three menstrual
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.

(2:229) Divorce can be pronounced twice: then, either honourable retention
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.

(2:230) Then, if he divorces her (for the third time, after having pronounced
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).

(2:231) And so, when you divorce women and they reach the end of their waiting
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.

(2:233) If they (i.e. the fathers) wish that the period of suckling for their
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.

(2:235) There is no blame upon you whether you hint at a marriage proposal
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.

(2:236) There is no blame upon you if you divorce your wives before you have
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.

(2:237) And if you divorce them before you touch them or settle a bridal
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.
آية رقم 238

(2:238) Be watchful over the Prayers,2 and over praying with
the utmost excellence,3 and stand before Allah as would utterly
obedient servants.

(2:239) And even if you face the state of fear, still perform the Prayer
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.
آية رقم 241

(2:241) Likewise, let there be a fair provision for the divorced women; this
is an obligation on the God-fearing.

(2:246) (O Messenger), have you thought of what happened with the elders
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.

(2:247) And their Prophet said to them: “Indeed Allah has sent forth Saul
(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.”

(2:249) When Saul (Talut) set out with his forces he said: “Allah will try
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.

(2:250) And when they went forth against Goliath (Jalut) and his forces,
they prayed: “Our Lord! Shower us with patience, and set our feet firm, and
grant us victory over this unbelieving people.”

(2:251) Thereupon by Allah’s leave they put the unbelievers to flight, and
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).

(2:252) These are the Signs of Allah which We recite to you in Truth, for
indeed you are one of those entrusted with the Message.

(2:253) And these Messengers (who have been designated to guide people),
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

(2:255) Allah, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting by Whom all subsist,
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

(2:258) Did you not consider the case of the person9 who remonstrated
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.

(2:259) Or consider him by way of example who passed by a town that was fallen
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.”

(2:260) And recall when Abraham said: “My Lord, show me how You give life
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

(2:264) Believers! Do not nullify your acts of charity by stressing your
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

(2:266) Would any of you desire that he should have a garden of palms and
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.

(2:273) Those needy ones who are wholly wrapped up in the cause of Allah,
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

(2:275) As for those who devour interest,5 they behave as
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.

(2:276) Allah deprives interest of all blessing, whereas He blesses charity
with growth.0 Allah loves none who is ungrateful and persists
in sin.1

(2:282) Believers! Whenever you contract a debt from one another5
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.

(2:286) Allah does not lay a responsibility on anyone beyond his capacity.8
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
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