The transelation of the holy Quran

Surah 1. Al-Fatiha
The Opening

1. In
the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

2. Praise be to Allah,
the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;

3. Most Gracious, Most
Merciful;

4. Master of the Day of Judgment.

5. Thee do we
worship, and Thine aid we seek.

6. Show us the straight way,

7.
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is
not wrath, and who go not astray.

Surah 2.
Al-Baqara
The Cow

1. A.L.M.

2. This is the Book; in it
is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah.

3. Who believe
in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided
for them;

4. And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent
before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter.

5. They are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these who
will prosper.

6. As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them
whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.

7.
Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is
a veil; great is the penalty they (incur).

8. Of the people there are
some who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day;" but they do not (really)
believe.

9. Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but
they only deceive themselves, and realise (it) not!

10. In their hearts
is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease: And grievous is the penalty
they (incur), because they are false (to themselves).

11. When it is
said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," they say: "Why, we only Want to
make peace!"

12. Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but
they realise (it) not.

13. When it is said to them: "Believe as the
others believe:" They say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a
surety they are the fools, but they do not know.

14. When they meet
those who believe, they say: "We believe;" but when they are alone with their
evil ones, they say: "We are really with you: We (were) only jesting."

15. Allah will throw back their mockery on them, and give them rope in
their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (To and fro).

16.
These are they who have bartered Guidance for error: But their traffic is
profitless, and they have lost true direction,

17. Their similitude is
that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took
away their light and left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.

18. Deaf, dumb, and blind, they will not return (to the path).

19. Or (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from the sky:
In it are zones of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers
in their ears to keep out the stunning thunder-clap, the while they are in
terror of death. But Allah is ever round the rejecters of Faith!

20. The
lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time the light (Helps) them,
they walk therein, and when the darkness grows on them, they stand still. And if
Allah willed, He could take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah
hath power over all things.

21. O ye people! Adore your Guardian-Lord,
who created you and those who came before you, that ye may have the chance to
learn righteousness;

22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the
heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth
therewith Fruits for your sustenance; then set not up rivals unto Allah when ye
know (the truth).

23. And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed
from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call
your witnesses or helpers (If there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are
true.

24. But if ye cannot- and of a surety ye cannot- then fear the
Fire whose fuel is men and stones,- which is prepared for those who reject
Faith.

25. But give glad tidings to those who believe and work
righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers flow. Every
time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: "Why, this is what we were
fed with before," for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein
companions pure (and holy); and they abide therein (for ever).

26. Allah
disdains not to use the similitude of things, lowest as well as highest. Those
who believe know that it is truth from their Lord; but those who reject Faith
say: "What means Allah by this similitude?" By it He causes many to stray, and
many He leads into the right path; but He causes not to stray, except those who
forsake (the path),-

27. Those who break Allah.s Covenant after it is
ratified, and who sunder what Allah Has ordered to be joined, and do mischief on
earth: These cause loss (only) to themselves.

28. How can ye reject the
faith in Allah.- seeing that ye were without life, and He gave you life; then
will He cause you to die, and will again bring you to life; and again to Him
will ye return.

29. It is He Who hath created for you all things that
are on earth; Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave order
and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He hath perfect
knowledge.

30. Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a
vicegerent on earth." They said: "Wilt Thou place therein one who will make
mischief therein and shed blood?- whilst we do celebrate Thy praises and glorify
Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know not."

31. And He taught
Adam the nature of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said:
"Tell me the nature of these if ye are right."

32. They said: "Glory to
Thee, of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is
Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom."

33. He said: "O Adam!
Tell them their natures." When he had told them, Allah said: "Did I not tell you
that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what
ye conceal?"

34. And behold, We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam"
and they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: He was of those
who reject Faith.

35. We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the
Garden; and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; but
approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression."

36. Then
did Satan make them slip from the (garden), and get them out of the state (of
felicity) in which they had been. We said: "Get ye down, all (ye people), with
enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your means
of livelihood - for a time."

37. Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of
inspiration, and his Lord Turned towards him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most
Merciful.

38. We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure,
there comes to you Guidance from me, whosoever follows My guidance, on them
shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

39. "But those who reject Faith
and belie Our Signs, they shall be companions of the Fire; they shall abide
therein."

40. O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour
which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant with Me as I fulfil My
Covenant with you, and fear none but Me.

Will Be Continued

41. And believe in what I reveal, confirming the revelation which is with
you, and be not the first to reject Faith therein, nor sell My Signs for a small
price; and fear Me, and Me alone.

42. And cover not Truth with
falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when ye know (what it is).

43. And be
steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow down your heads with
those who bow down (in worship).

44. Do ye enjoin right conduct on the
people, and forget (To practise it) yourselves, and yet ye study the Scripture?
Will ye not understand?

45. Nay, seek ((Allah)'s) help with patient
perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly
spirit,-

46. Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their
Lord, and that they are to return to Him.

47. Children of Israel! call
to mind the (special) favour which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you
to all other (for My Message).

48. Then guard yourselves against a day
when one soul shall not avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for
her, nor shall compensation be taken from her, nor shall anyone be helped (from
outside).

49. And remember, We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh:
They set you hard tasks and punishments, slaughtered your sons and let your
women-folk live; therein was a tremendous trial from your Lord.

50. And
remember We divided the sea for you and saved you and drowned Pharaoh's people
within your very sight.

51. And remember We appointed forty nights for
Moses, and in his absence ye took the calf (for worship), and ye did grievous
wrong.

52. Even then We did forgive you; there was a chance for you to
be grateful.

53. And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the
Criterion (Between right and wrong): There was a chance for you to be guided
aright.

54. And remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! Ye have
indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf: So turn (in repentance)
to your Maker, and slay yourselves (the wrong-doers); that will be better for
you in the sight of your Maker." Then He turned towards you (in forgiveness):
For He is Oft- Returning, Most Merciful.

55. And remember ye said: "O
Moses! We shall never believe in thee until we see Allah manifestly," but ye
were dazed with thunder and lighting even as ye looked on.

56. Then We
raised you up after your death: Ye had the chance to be grateful.

57.
And We gave you the shade of clouds and sent down to you Manna and quails,
saying: "Eat of the good things We have provided for you:" (But they rebelled);
to us they did no harm, but they harmed their own souls.

58. And
remember We said: "Enter this town, and eat of the plenty therein as ye wish;
but enter the gate with humility, in posture and in words, and We shall forgive
you your faults and increase (the portion of) those who do good."

59.
But the transgressors changed the word from that which had been given them; so
We sent on the transgressors a plague from heaven, for that they infringed (Our
command) repeatedly.

60. And remember Moses prayed for water for his
people; We said: "Strike the rock with thy staff." Then gushed forth therefrom
twelve springs. Each group knew its own place for water. So eat and drink of the
sustenance provided by Allah, and do no evil nor mischief on the (face of the)
earth.

61. And remember ye said: "O Moses! we cannot endure one kind of
food (always); so beseech thy Lord for us to produce for us of what the earth
groweth, -its pot-herbs, and cucumbers, Its garlic, lentils, and onions." He
said: "Will ye exchange the better for the worse? Go ye down to any town, and ye
shall find what ye want!" They were covered with humiliation and misery; they
drew on themselves the wrath of Allah. This because they went on rejecting the
Signs of Allah and slaying His Messengers without just cause. This because they
rebelled and went on transgressing.

62. Those who believe (in the
Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and
the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness,
shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall
they grieve.

63. And remember We took your covenant and We raised above
you (The towering height) of Mount (Sinai) : (Saying): "Hold firmly to what We
have given you and bring (ever) to remembrance what is therein: Perchance ye may
fear Allah."

64. But ye turned back thereafter: Had it not been for the
Grace and Mercy of Allah to you, ye had surely been among the lost.

65.
And well ye knew those amongst you who transgressed in the matter of the
Sabbath: We said to them: "Be ye apes, despised and rejected."

66. So We
made it an example to their own time and to their posterity, and a lesson to
those who fear Allah.

67. And remember Moses said to his people:
"(Allah) commands that ye sacrifice a heifer." They said: "Makest thou a
laughing-stock of us?" He said: "(Allah) save me from being an ignorant (fool)!"

68. They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to us what
(heifer) it is!" He said; "He says: The heifer should be neither too old nor too
young, but of middling age. Now do what ye are commanded!"

69. They
said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to us Her colour." He said:
"He says: A fawn-coloured heifer, pure and rich in tone, the admiration of
beholders!"

70. They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain
to us what she is: To us are all heifers alike: We wish indeed for guidance, if
Allah wills."

71. He said: "He says: A heifer not trained to till the
soil or water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now hast thou
brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice, but not with good-will.

72. Remember ye slew a man and fell into a dispute among yourselves as
to the crime: But Allah was to bring forth what ye did hide.

73. So We
said: "Strike the (body) with a piece of the (heifer)." Thus Allah bringeth the
dead to life and showeth you His Signs: Perchance ye may understand.

74.
Thenceforth were your hearts hardened: They became like a rock and even worse in
hardness. For among rocks there are some from which rivers gush forth; others
there are which when split asunder send forth water; and others which sink for
fear of Allah. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.

75. Can ye (o
ye men of Faith) entertain the hope that they will believe in you?- Seeing that
a party of them heard the Word of Allah, and perverted it knowingly after they
understood it.

76. Behold! when they meet the men of Faith, they say:
"We believe": But when they meet each other in private, they say: "Shall you
tell them what Allah hath revealed to you, that they may engage you in argument
about it before your Lord?"- Do ye not understand (their aim)?

77. Know
they not that Allah knoweth what they conceal and what they reveal?

78.
And there are among them illiterates, who know not the Book, but (see therein
their own) desires, and they do nothing but conjecture.

79. Then woe to
those who write the Book with their own hands, and then say:"This is from
Allah," to traffic with it for miserable price!- Woe to them for what their
hands do write, and for the gain they make thereby.

80. And they say:
"The Fire shall not touch us but for a few numbered days:" Say: "Have ye taken a
promise from Allah, for He never breaks His promise? or is it that ye say of
Allah what ye do not know?"

81. Nay, those who seek gain in evil, and
are girt round by their sins,- they are companions of the Fire: Therein shall
they abide (For ever).

82. But those who have faith and work
righteousness, they are companions of the Garden: Therein shall they abide (For
ever).

83. And remember We took a covenant from the Children of Israel
(to this effect): Worship none but Allah. treat with kindness your parents and
kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be steadfast
in prayer; and practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few
among you, and ye backslide (even now).

84. And remember We took your
covenant (to this effect): Shed no blood amongst you, nor turn out your own
people from your homes: and this ye solemnly ratified, and to this ye can bear
witness.

85. After this it is ye, the same people, who slay among
yourselves, and banish a party of you from their homes; assist (Their enemies)
against them, in guilt and rancour; and if they come to you as captives, ye
ransom them, though it was not lawful for you to banish them. Then is it only a
part of the Book that ye believe in, and do ye reject the rest? but what is the
reward for those among you who behave like this but disgrace in this life?- and
on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty. For
Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.

86. These are the people who buy
the life of this world at the price of the Hereafter: their penalty shall not be
lightened nor shall they be helped.

87. We gave Moses the Book and
followed him up with a succession of apostles; We gave Jesus the son of Mary
Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever
there comes to you an apostle with what ye yourselves desire not, ye are puffed
up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay!

88. They
say, "Our hearts are the wrappings (which preserve Allah.s Word: we need no
more)." Nay, Allah.s curse is on them for their blasphemy: Little is it they
believe.

89. And when there comes to them a Book from Allah, confirming
what is with them,- although from of old they had prayed for victory against
those without Faith,- when there comes to them that which they (should) have
recognised, they refuse to believe in it but the curse of Allah is on those
without Faith.

90. Miserable is the price for which they have sold their
souls, in that they deny (the revelation) which Allah has sent down, in insolent
envy that Allah of His Grace should send it to any of His servants He pleases:
Thus have they drawn on themselves Wrath upon Wrath. And humiliating is the
punishment of those who reject Faith.

91. When it is said to them,
"Believe in what Allah Hath sent down, "they say, "We believe in what was sent
down to us:" yet they reject all besides, even if it be Truth confirming what is
with them. Say: "Why then have ye slain the prophets of Allah in times gone by,
if ye did indeed believe?"

92. There came to you Moses with clear
(Signs); yet ye worshipped the calf (Even) after that, and ye did behave
wrongfully.

93. And remember We took your covenant and We raised above
you (the towering height) of Mount (Sinai): (Saying): "Hold firmly to what We
have given you, and hearken (to the Law)": They said:" We hear, and we disobey:"
And they had to drink into their hearts (of the taint) of the calf because of
their Faithlessness. Say: "Vile indeed are the behests of your Faith if ye have
any faith!"

94. Say: "If the last Home, with Allah, be for you
specially, and not for anyone else, then seek ye for death, if ye are sincere."

95. But they will never seek for death, on account of the (sins) which
their hands have sent on before them. and Allah is well-acquainted with the
wrong-doers.

96. Thou wilt indeed find them, of all people, most greedy
of life,-even more than the idolaters: Each one of them wishes He could be given
a life of a thousand years: But the grant of such life will not save him from
(due) punishment. For Allah sees well all that they do.

97. Say: Whoever
is an enemy to Gabriel-for he brings down the (revelation) to thy heart by
Allah.s will, a confirmation of what went before, and guidance and glad tidings
for those who believe,-

98. Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels
and apostles, to Gabriel and Michael,- Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who reject
Faith.

99. We have sent down to thee Manifest Signs (ayat); and none
reject them but those who are perverse.

100. Is it not (the case) that
every time they make a covenant, some party among them throw it aside?- Nay,
Most of them are faithless.

101. And when there came to them an apostle from Allah, confirming what was
with them, a party of the people of the Book threw away the Book of Allah behind
their backs, as if (it had been something) they did not know!

102. They
followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against the power of Solomon: the
blasphemers Were, not Solomon, but the evil ones, teaching men Magic, and such
things as came down at babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of
these taught anyone (Such things) without saying: "We are only for trial; so do
not blaspheme." They learned from them the means to sow discord between man and
wife. But they could not thus harm anyone except by Allah.s permission. And they
learned what harmed them, not what profited them. And they knew that the buyers
of (magic) would have no share in the happiness of the Hereafter. And vile was
the price for which they did sell their souls, if they but knew!

103. If
they had kept their Faith and guarded themselves from evil, far better had been
the reward from their Lord, if they but knew!

104. O ye of Faith! Say
not (to the Messenger. words of ambiguous import, but words of respect; and
hearken (to him): To those without Faith is a grievous punishment.

105.
It is never the wish of those without Faith among the People of the Book, nor of
the Pagans, that anything good should come down to you from your Lord. But Allah
will choose for His special Mercy whom He will - for Allah is Lord of grace
abounding.

106. None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be
forgotten, but We substitute something better or similar: Knowest thou not that
Allah Hath power over all things?

107. Knowest thou not that to Allah
belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth? And besides Him ye have
neither patron nor helper.

108. Would ye question your Messenger as
Moses was questioned of old? but whoever changeth from Faith to Unbelief, Hath
strayed without doubt from the even way.

109. Quite a number of the
People of the Book wish they could Turn you (people) back to infidelity after ye
have believed, from selfish envy, after the Truth hath become Manifest unto
them: But forgive and overlook, Till Allah accomplish His purpose; for Allah
Hath power over all things.

110. And be steadfast in prayer and regular
in charity: And whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall
find it with Allah. for Allah sees Well all that ye do.

111. And they
say: "None shall enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian." Those are
their (vain) desires. Say: "Produce your proof if ye are truthful."

112.
Nay,-whoever submits His whole self to Allah and is a doer of good,- He will get
his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

113. The Jews say: "The Christians have naught (to stand) upon; and the
Christians say: "The Jews have naught (To stand) upon." Yet they (Profess to)
study the (same) Book. Like unto their word is what those say who know not; but
Allah will judge between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.

114. And who is more unjust than he who forbids that in places for the
worship of Allah, Allah.s name should be celebrated?-whose zeal is (in fact) to
ruin them? It was not fitting that such should themselves enter them except in
fear. For them there is nothing but disgrace in this world, and in the world to
come, an exceeding torment.

115. To Allah belong the east and the West:
Whithersoever ye turn, there is the presence of Allah. For Allah is
all-Pervading, all-Knowing.

116. They say: "(Allah) hath begotten a son"
:Glory be to Him.-Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth:
everything renders worship to Him.

117. To Him is due the primal origin
of the heavens and the earth: When He decreeth a matter, He saith to it: "Be,"
and it is.

118. Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah
unto us? or why cometh not unto us a Sign?" So said the people before them words
of similar import. Their hearts are alike. We have indeed made clear the Signs
unto any people who hold firmly to Faith (in their hearts).

119. Verily
We have sent thee in truth as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner: But of thee
no question shall be asked of the Companions of the Blazing Fire.

120.
Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow
their form of religion. Say: "The Guidance of Allah,-that is the (only)
Guidance." Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath
reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah.

121. Those to whom We have sent the Book study it as it should be
studied: They are the ones that believe therein: Those who reject faith
therein,- the loss is their own.

122. O Children of Israel! call to mind
the special favour which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you to all
others (for My Message).

123. Then guard yourselves against a-Day when
one soul shall not avail another, nor shall compensation be accepted from her
nor shall intercession profit her nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).

124. And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain
commands, which he fulfilled: He said: "I will make thee an Imam to the
Nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my offspring!" He answered: "But My
Promise is not within the reach of evil-doers."

125. Remember We made
the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the
station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and
Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or
use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).

126. And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and
feed its people with fruits,-such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day."
He said: "(Yea), and such as reject Faith,-for a while will I grant them their
pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of Fire,- an evil destination
(indeed)!"

127. And remember Abraham and Isma'il raised the foundations
of the House (With this prayer): "Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us: For
Thou art the All-Hearing, the All-knowing.

128. "Our Lord! make of us
Muslims, bowing to Thy (Will), and of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to Thy
(will); and show us our place for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto
us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.

129. "Our
Lord! send amongst them an Messenger of their own, who shall rehearse Thy Signs
to them and instruct them in scripture and wisdom, and sanctify them: For Thou
art the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

130. And who turns away from the
religion of Abraham but such as debase their souls with folly? Him We chose and
rendered pure in this world: And he will be in the Hereafter in the ranks of the
Righteous.

131. Behold! his Lord said to him: "Bow (thy will to Me):" He
said: "I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the Universe."

132.
And this was the legacy that Abraham left to his sons, and so did Jacob; "Oh my
sons! Allah hath chosen the Faith for you; then die not except in the Faith of
Islam."

133. Were ye witnesses when death appeared before Jacob? Behold,
he said to his sons: "What will ye worship after me?" They said: "We shall
worship Thy Allah and the Allah of thy fathers, of Abraham, Isma'il and Isaac,-
the one (True) Allah. To Him we bow (in Islam)."

134. That was a people
that hath passed away. They shall reap the fruit of what they did, and ye of
what ye do! Of their merits there is no question in your case!

135. They
say: "Become Jews or Christians if ye would be guided (To salvation)." Say thou:
"Nay! (I would rather) the Religion of Abraham the True, and he joined not gods
with Allah."

136. Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given
to us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to
Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no
difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."

137. So if they believe as ye believe, they are indeed on the right
path; but if they turn back, it is they who are in schism; but Allah will
suffice thee as against them, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

138. (Our religion is) the Baptism of Allah. And who can baptize better
than Allah. And it is He Whom we worship.

139. Say: Will ye dispute with
us about Allah, seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord; that we are
responsible for our doings and ye for yours; and that We are sincere (in our
faith) in Him?

140. Or do ye say that Abraham, Isma'il Isaac, Jacob and
the Tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know better than Allah. Ah! who
is more unjust than those who conceal the testimony they have from Allah. but
Allah is not unmindful of what ye do!

141. That was a people that hath
passed away. They shall reap the fruit of what they did, and ye of what ye do!
Of their merits there is no question in your case:

142. The fools among
the people will say: "What hath turned them from the Qibla to which they were
used?" Say: To Allah belong both east and West: He guideth whom He will to a Way
that is straight.

143. Thus, have We made of you an Ummat justly
balanced, that ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a
witness over yourselves; and We appointed the Qibla to which thou wast used,
only to test those who followed the Messenger from those who would turn on their
heels (From the Faith). Indeed it was (A change) momentous, except to those
guided by Allah. And never would Allah Make your faith of no effect. For Allah
is to all people Most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful.

144. We
see the turning of thy face (for guidance to the heavens: now Shall We turn thee
to a Qibla that shall please thee. Turn then Thy face in the direction of the
sacred Mosque: Wherever ye are, turn your faces in that direction. The people of
the Book know well that that is the truth from their Lord. Nor is Allah
unmindful of what they do.

145. Even if thou wert to bring to the people
of the Book all the Signs (together), they would not follow Thy Qibla; nor art
thou going to follow their Qibla; nor indeed will they follow each other's
Qibla. If thou after the knowledge hath reached thee, Wert to follow their
(vain) desires,-then wert thou Indeed (clearly) in the wrong.

146. The
people of the Book know this as they know their own sons; but some of them
conceal the truth which they themselves know.

147. The Truth is from thy
Lord; so be not at all in doubt.

148. To each is a goal to which Allah
turns him; then strive together (as in a race) Towards all that is good.
Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you Together. For Allah Hath power over all
things.

149. From whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in the
direction of the sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from the Lord. And
Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.

150. So from whencesoever Thou
startest forth, turn Thy face in the direction of the sacred Mosque; and
wheresoever ye are, Turn your face thither: that there be no ground of dispute
against you among the people, except those of them that are bent on wickedness;
so fear them not, but fear Me; and that I may complete My favours on you, and ye
May (consent to) be guided;

151. A similar (favour have ye already received) in that We have sent among
you an Messenger of your own, rehearsing to you Our Signs, and sanctifying you,
and instructing you in Scripture and Wisdom, and in new knowledge.

152.
Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me, and reject not
Faith.

153. O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and
prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.

154. And say
not of those who are slain in the way of Allah. "They are dead." Nay, they are
living, though ye perceive (it) not.

155. Be sure we shall test you with
something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your
toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere,

156. Who
say, when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah We belong, and to Him is our
return":-

157. They are those on whom (Descend) blessings from Allah,
and Mercy, and they are the ones that receive guidance.

158. Behold!
Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah. So if those who visit the House
in the Season or at other times, should compass them round, it is no sin in
them. And if any one obeyeth his own impulse to good,- be sure that Allah is He
Who recogniseth and knoweth.

159. Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We
have sent down, and the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in
the Book,-on them shall be Allah.s curse, and the curse of those entitled to
curse,-

160. Except those who repent and make amends and openly declare
(the Truth): To them I turn; for I am Oft-returning, Most Merciful.

161.
Those who reject Faith, and die rejecting,- on them is Allah.s curse, and the
curse of angels, and of all mankind;

162. They will abide therein: Their
penalty will not be lightened, nor will respite be their (lot).

163. And
your Allah is One Allah. There is no god but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

164. Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the
alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships through the
ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which Allah Sends down from the
skies, and the life which He gives therewith to an earth that is dead; in the
beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the
winds, and the clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the
earth;- (Here) indeed are Signs for a people that are wise.

165. Yet
there are men who take (for worship) others besides Allah, as equal (with
Allah.: They love them as they should love Allah. But those of Faith are
overflowing in their love for Allah. If only the unrighteous could see, behold,
they would see the penalty: that to Allah belongs all power, and Allah will
strongly enforce the penalty.

166. Then would those who are followed
clear themselves of those who follow (them) : They would see the penalty, and
all relations between them would be cut off.

167. And those who followed
would say: "If only We had one more chance, We would clear ourselves of them, as
they have cleared themselves of us." Thus will Allah show them (The fruits of)
their deeds as (nothing but) regrets. Nor will there be a way for them out of
the Fire.

168. O ye people! Eat of what is on earth, Lawful and good;
and do not follow the footsteps of the evil one, for he is to you an avowed
enemy.

169. For he commands you what is evil and shameful, and that ye
should say of Allah that of which ye have no knowledge.

170. When it is
said to them: "Follow what Allah hath revealed:" They say: "Nay! we shall follow
the ways of our fathers." What! even though their fathers Were void of wisdom
and guidance?

171. The parable of those who reject Faith is as if one
were to shout Like a goat-herd, to things that listen to nothing but calls and
cries: Deaf, dumb, and blind, they are void of wisdom.

172. O ye who
believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided for you, and be grateful
to Allah, if it is Him ye worship.

173. He hath only forbidden you dead
meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name hath
been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, without
wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless. For
Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful.

174. Those who conceal Allah.s
revelations in the Book, and purchase for them a miserable profit,- they swallow
into themselves naught but Fire; Allah will not address them on the Day of
Resurrection. Nor purify them: Grievous will be their penalty.

175. They
are the ones who buy Error in place of Guidance and Torment in place of
Forgiveness. Ah! what boldness (They show) for the Fire!

176. (Their
doom is) because Allah sent down the Book in truth but those who seek causes of
dispute in the Book are in a schism Far (from the purpose).

177. It is
not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is
righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the
Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for
your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and
for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular
charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient,
in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such
are the people of truth, the Allah.fearing.

178. O ye who believe! the
law of equality is prescribed to you in cases of murder: the free for the free,
the slave for the slave, the woman for the woman. But if any remission is made
by the brother of the slain, then grant any reasonable demand, and compensate
him with handsome gratitude, this is a concession and a Mercy from your Lord.
After this whoever exceeds the limits shall be in grave penalty.

179. In
the Law of Equality there is (saving of) Life to you, o ye men of understanding;
that ye may restrain yourselves.

180. It is prescribed, when death
approaches any of you, if he leave any goods that he make a bequest to parents
and next of kin, according to reasonable usage; this is due from the
Allah.fearing.

181. If anyone changes the bequest after hearing it, the
guilt shall be on those who make the change. For Allah hears and knows (All
things).

182. But if anyone fears partiality or wrong-doing on the part
of the testator, and makes peace between (The parties concerned), there is no
wrong in him: For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

183. O ye who
believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you,
that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-

184. (Fasting) for a fixed number
of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number
(Should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (With hardship), is
a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of
his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast,
if ye only knew.

185. Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the
Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment
(Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home)
during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a
journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends
every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you)
to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you;
and perchance ye shall be grateful.

186. When My servants ask thee
concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every
suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call,
and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way.

187. Permitted
to you, on the night of the fasts, is the approach to your wives. They are your
garments and ye are their garments. Allah knoweth what ye used to do secretly
among yourselves; but He turned to you and forgave you; so now associate with
them, and seek what Allah Hath ordained for you, and eat and drink, until the
white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black thread; then complete
your fast Till the night appears; but do not associate with your wives while ye
are in retreat in the mosques. Those are Limits (set by) Allah. Approach not
nigh thereto. Thus doth Allah make clear His Signs to men: that they may learn
self-restraint.

188. And do not eat up your property among yourselves
for vanities, nor use it as bait for the judges, with intent that ye may eat up
wrongfully and knowingly a little of (other) people's property.

189.
They ask thee concerning the New Moons. Say: They are but signs to mark fixed
periods of time in (the affairs of) men, and for Pilgrimage. It is no virtue if
ye enter your houses from the back: It is virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses
through the proper doors: And fear Allah. That ye may prosper.

190.
Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits;
for Allah loveth not transgressors.

191. And slay them wherever ye catch
them, and turn them out from where they have Turned you out; for tumult and
oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque,
unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is
the reward of those who suppress faith.

192. But if they cease, Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

193. And fight them on until there is no
more Tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah. but if
they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practise oppression.

194. The prohibited month for the prohibited month,- and so for all
things prohibited,- there is the law of equality. If then any one transgresses
the prohibition against you, Transgress ye likewise against him. But fear Allah,
and know that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.

195. And
spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands
contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do
good.

196. And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah. But
if ye are prevented (From completing it), send an offering for sacrifice, such
as ye may find, and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches the place
of sacrifice. And if any of you is ill, or has an ailment in his scalp,
(Necessitating shaving), (He should) in compensation either fast, or feed the
poor, or offer sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again), if any
one wishes to continue the 'umra on to the hajj, He must make an offering, such
as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, He should fast three days during
the hajj and seven days on his return, Making ten days in all. This is for those
whose household is not in (the precincts of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah,
and know that Allah Is strict in punishment.

197. For Hajj are the
months well known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, Let there be no
obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do,
(be sure) Allah knoweth it. And take a provision (With you) for the journey, but
the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me, o ye that are wise.

198. It is no crime in you if ye seek of the bounty of your Lord (during
pilgrimage). Then when ye pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises
of Allah at the Sacred Monument, and celebrate His praises as He has directed
you, even though, before this, ye went astray.

199. Then pass on at a
quick pace from the place whence it is usual for the multitude so to do, and ask
for Allah.s forgiveness. For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

200.
So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate the praises of Allah, as
ye used to celebrate the praises of your fathers,- yea, with far more Heart and
soul. There are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this world!"
but they will have no portion in the Hereafter.

200. So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate the praises of
Allah, as ye used to celebrate the praises of your fathers,- yea, with far more
Heart and soul. There are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this
world!" but they will have no portion in the Hereafter.

201. And there
are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the
Hereafter, and defend us from the torment of the Fire!"

202. To these
will be allotted what they have earned; and Allah is quick in account.

203. Celebrate the praises of Allah during the Appointed Days. But if
any one hastens to leave in two days, there is no blame on him, and if any one
stays on, there is no blame on him, if his aim is to do right. Then fear Allah,
and know that ye will surely be gathered unto Him.

204. There is the
type of man whose speech about this world's life May dazzle thee, and he calls
Allah to witness about what is in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of
enemies.

205. When he turns his back, His aim everywhere is to spread
mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But Allah loveth not
mischief.

206. When it is said to him, "Fear Allah., He is led by
arrogance to (more) crime. Enough for him is Hell;-An evil bed indeed (To lie
on)!

207. And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the
pleasure of Allah. And Allah is full of kindness to (His) devotees.

208.
O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not the footsteps
of the evil one; for he is to you an avowed enemy.

209. If ye backslide
after the clear (Signs) have come to you, then know that Allah is Exalted in
Power, Wise.

210. Will they wait until Allah comes to them in canopies
of clouds, with angels (in His train) and the question is (thus) settled? but to
Allah do all questions go back (for decision).

211. Ask the Children of
Israel how many clear (Signs) We have sent them. But if any one, after Allah.s
favour has come to him, substitutes (something else), Allah is strict in
punishment.

212. The life of this world is alluring to those who reject
faith, and they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be above them
on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His abundance without measure on
whom He will.

213. Mankind was one single nation, and Allah sent
Messengers with glad tidings and warnings; and with them He sent the Book in
truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they differed; but the People
of the Book, after the clear Signs came to them, did not differ among
themselves, except through selfish contumacy. Allah by His Grace Guided the
believers to the Truth, concerning that wherein they differed. For Allah guided
whom He will to a path that is straight.

214. Or do ye think that ye
shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who
passed away before you? they encountered suffering and adversity, and were so
shaken in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who were with him
cried: "When (will come) the help of Allah." Ah! Verily, the help of Allah is
(always) near!

215. They ask thee what they should spend (In charity).
Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and
those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -(Allah)
knoweth it well.

216. Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it.
But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye
love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not.

217. They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say:
"Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah
to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access to the
Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members." Tumult and oppression are worse than
slaughter. Nor will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your
faith if they can. And if any of you Turn back from their faith and die in
unbelief, their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter; they
will be companions of the Fire and will abide therein.

218. Those who
believed and those who suffered exile and fought (and strove and struggled) in
the path of Allah,- they have the hope of the Mercy of Allah. And Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

219. They ask thee concerning wine and
gambling. Say: "In them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin is
greater than the profit." They ask thee how much they are to spend; Say: "What
is beyond your needs." Thus doth Allah Make clear to you His Signs: In order
that ye may consider-

220. (Their bearings) on this life and the
Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what
is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren;
but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if
Allah had wished, He could have put you into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted
in Power, Wise."

221. Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until
they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman,
even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they
believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he
allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by
His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to
mankind: That they may celebrate His praise.

222. They ask thee
concerning women's courses. Say: They are a hurt and a pollution: So keep away
from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But
when they have purified themselves, ye may approach them in any manner, time, or
place ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to Him
constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.

223.
Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will;
but do some good act for your souls beforehand; and fear Allah. And know that ye
are to meet Him (in the Hereafter), and give (these) good tidings to those who
believe.

224. And make not Allah.s (name) an excuse in your oaths
against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons; for
Allah is One Who heareth and knoweth all things.

225. Allah will not
call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in
your hearts; and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

226. For those
who take an oath for abstention from their wives, a waiting for four months is
ordained; if then they return, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

227. But if their intention is firm for divorce, Allah heareth and
knoweth all things.

228. Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves
for three monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah Hath
created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and the Last Day. And their
husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish
for reconciliation. And women shall have rights similar to the rights against
them, according to what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over
them. And Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

229. A divorce is only
permissible twice: after that, the parties should either hold Together on
equitable terms, or separate with kindness. It is not lawful for you, (Men), to
take back any of your gifts (from your wives), except when both parties fear
that they would be unable to keep the limits ordained by Allah. If ye (judges)
do indeed fear that they would be unable to keep the limits ordained by Allah,
there is no blame on either of them if she give something for her freedom. These
are the limits ordained by Allah. so do not transgress them if any do transgress
the limits ordained by Allah, such persons wrong (Themselves as well as others).

230. So if a husband divorces his wife (irrevocably), He cannot, after
that, re-marry her until after she has married another husband and He has
divorced her. In that case there is no blame on either of them if they re-unite,
provided they feel that they can keep the limits ordained by Allah. Such are the
limits ordained by Allah, which He makes plain to those who understand.

231. When ye divorce women, and they fulfil the term of their ('Iddat),
either take them back on equitable terms or set them free on equitable terms;
but do not take them back to injure them, (or) to take undue advantage; if any
one does that; He wrongs his own soul. Do not treat Allah.s Signs as a jest, but
solemnly rehearse Allah.s favours on you, and the fact that He sent down to you
the Book and Wisdom, for your instruction. And fear Allah, and know that Allah
is well acquainted with all things.

232. When ye divorce women, and they
fulfil the term of their ('Iddat), do not prevent them from marrying their
(former) husbands, if they mutually agree on equitable terms. This instruction
is for all amongst you, who believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is (the
course Making for) most virtue and purity amongst you and Allah knows, and ye
know not.

233. The mothers shall give such to their offspring for two
whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the
cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden
laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be Treated unfairly on
account of her child. Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be
chargeable in the same way. If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent,
and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a
foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the
mother) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah
sees well what ye do.

234. If any of you die and leave widows behind,
they shall wait concerning themselves four months and ten days: When they have
fulfilled their term, there is no blame on you if they dispose of themselves in
a just and reasonable manner. And Allah is well acquainted with what ye do.

235. There is no blame on you if ye make an offer of betrothal or hold
it in your hearts. Allah knows that ye cherish them in your hearts: But do not
make a secret contract with them except in terms Honourable, nor resolve on the
tie of marriage till the term prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allah
Knoweth what is in your hearts, and take heed of Him; and know that Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

236. There is no blame on you if ye
divorce women before consummation or the fixation of their dower; but bestow on
them (A suitable gift), the wealthy according to his means, and the poor
according to his means;- A gift of a reasonable amount is due from those who
wish to do the right thing.

237. And if ye divorce them before
consummation, but after the fixation of a dower for them, then the half of the
dower (Is due to them), unless they remit it or (the man's half) is remitted by
him in whose hands is the marriage tie; and the remission (of the man's half) is
the nearest to righteousness. And do not forget Liberality between yourselves.
For Allah sees well all that ye do.

238. Guard strictly your (habit of)
prayers, especially the Middle Prayer; and stand before Allah in a devout (frame
of mind).

239. If ye fear (an enemy), pray on foot, or riding, (as may
be most convenient), but when ye are in security, celebrate Allah.s praises in
the manner He has taught you, which ye knew not (before).

240. Those of
you who die and leave widows should bequeath for their widows a year's
maintenance and residence; but if they leave (The residence), there is no blame
on you for what they do with themselves, provided it is reasonable. And Allah is
Exalted in Power, Wise.

241. For divorced women Maintenance (should be
provided) on a reasonable (scale). This is a duty on the righteous.

242.
Thus doth Allah Make clear His Signs to you: In order that ye may understand.

243. Didst thou not Turn by vision to those who abandoned their homes,
though they were thousands (In number), for fear of death? Allah said to them:
"Die": Then He restored them to life. For Allah is full of bounty to mankind,
but Most of them are ungrateful.

244. Then fight in the cause of Allah,
and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things.

245. Who is he that
will loan to Allah a beautiful loan, which Allah will double unto his credit and
multiply many times? It is Allah that giveth (you) Want or plenty, and to Him
shall be your return.

246. Hast thou not Turned thy vision to the Chiefs
of the Children of Israel after (the time of) Moses? they said to a prophet
(That was) among them: "Appoint for us a king, that we May fight in the cause of
Allah." He said: "Is it not possible, if ye were commanded to fight, that that
ye will not fight?" They said: "How could we refuse to fight in the cause of
Allah, seeing that we were turned out of our homes and our families?" but when
they were commanded to fight, they turned back, except a small band among them.
But Allah Has full knowledge of those who do wrong.

247. Their Prophet
said to them: "(Allah) hath appointed Talut as king over you." They said: "How
can he exercise authority over us when we are better fitted than he to exercise
authority, and he is not even gifted, with wealth in abundance?" He said:
"(Allah) hath Chosen him above you, and hath gifted him abundantly with
knowledge and bodily prowess: Allah Granteth His authority to whom He pleaseth.
Allah careth for all, and He knoweth all things."

248. And (further)
their Prophet said to them: "A Sign of his authority is that there shall come to
you the Ark of the covenant, with (an assurance) therein of security from your
Lord, and the relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron,
carried by angels. In this is a symbol for you if ye indeed have faith."

249. When Talut set forth with the armies, he said: "(Allah) will test
you at the stream: if any drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only
those who taste not of it go with me: A mere sip out of the hand is excused."
but they all drank of it, except a few. When they crossed the river,- He and the
faithful ones with him,- they said: "This day We cannot cope with Goliath and
his forces." but those who were convinced that they must meet Allah, said: "How
oft, by Allah.s will, Hath a small force vanquished a big one? Allah is with
those who steadfastly persevere."

250. When they advanced to meet
Goliath and his forces, they prayed: "Our Lord! Pour out constancy on us and
make our steps firm: Help us against those that reject faith."

251. By Allah.s will they routed them; and David slew Goliath; and Allah
gave him power and wisdom and taught him whatever (else) He willed. And did not
Allah Check one set of people by means of another, the earth would indeed be
full of mischief: But Allah is full of bounty to all the worlds.

252.
These are the Signs of Allah. we rehearse them to thee in truth: verily Thou art
one of the apostles.

253. Those apostles We endowed with gifts, some
above others: To one of them Allah spoke; others He raised to degrees (of
honour); to Jesus the son of Mary We gave clear (Signs), and strengthened him
with the holy spirit. If Allah had so willed, succeeding generations would not
have fought among each other, after clear (Signs) had come to them, but they
(chose) to wrangle, some believing and others rejecting. If Allah had so willed,
they would not have fought each other; but Allah Fulfilleth His plan.

254. O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for
you, before the Day comes when no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship nor
intercession. Those who reject Faith they are the wrong-doers.

255.
Allah. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No
slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth.
Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth
what (appeareth to His creatures as) before or after or behind them. Nor shall
they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His Throne doth extend
over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and
preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).

256.
Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error:
whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy
hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.

257. Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the depths of
darkness He will lead them forth into light. Of those who reject faith the
patrons are the evil ones: from light they will lead them forth into the depths
of darkness. They will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).

258. Hast thou not Turned thy vision to one who disputed with Abraham
About his Lord, because Allah had granted him power? Abraham said: "My Lord is
He Who Giveth life and death." He said: "I give life and death". Said Abraham:
"But it is Allah that causeth the sun to rise from the east: Do thou then cause
him to rise from the West." Thus was he confounded who (in arrogance) rejected
faith. Nor doth Allah Give guidance to a people unjust.

259. Or (take)
the similitude of one who passed by a hamlet, all in ruins to its roofs. He
said: "Oh! how shall Allah bring it (ever) to life, after (this) its death?" but
Allah caused him to die for a hundred years, then raised him up (again). He
said: "How long didst thou tarry (thus)?" He said: (Perhaps) a day or part of a
day." He said: "Nay, thou hast tarried thus a hundred years; but look at thy
food and thy drink; they show no signs of age; and look at thy donkey: And that
We may make of thee a sign unto the people, Look further at the bones, how We
bring them together and clothe them with flesh." When this was shown clearly to
him, he said: "I know that Allah hath power over all things."

260.
Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! Show me how Thou givest life to the dead." He
said: "Dost thou not then believe?" He said: "Yea! but to satisfy My own
undertaking." He said: "Take four birds; Tame them to turn to thee; put a
portion of them on every hill and call to them: They will come to thee (Flying)
with speed. Then know that Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise."

261. The
parable of those who spend their substance in the way of Allah is that of a
grain of corn: it groweth seven ears, and each ear Hath a hundred grains. Allah
giveth manifold increase to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth for all and He
knoweth all things.

262. Those who spend their substance in the cause of
Allah, and follow not up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with
injury,-for them their reward is with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor
shall they grieve.

263. Kind words and the covering of faults are better
than charity followed by injury. Allah is free of all wants, and He is
Most-Forbearing.

264. O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by
reminders of your generosity or by injury,- like those who spend their substance
to be seen of men, but believe neither in Allah nor in the Last Day. They are in
parable like a hard, barren rock, on which is a little soil: on it falls heavy
rain, which leaves it (Just) a bare stone. They will be able to do nothing with
aught they have earned. And Allah guideth not those who reject faith.

265. And the likeness of those who spend their substance, seeking to
please Allah and to strengthen their souls, is as a garden, high and fertile:
heavy rain falls on it but makes it yield a double increase of harvest, and if
it receives not Heavy rain, light moisture sufficeth it. Allah seeth well
whatever ye do.

266. Does any of you wish that he should have a garden
with date-palms and vines and streams flowing underneath, and all kinds of
fruit, while he is stricken with old age, and his children are not strong
(enough to look after themselves)- that it should be caught in a whirlwind, with
fire therein, and be burnt up? Thus doth Allah make clear to you (His) Signs;
that ye may consider.

267. O ye who believe! Give of the good things
which ye have (honourably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We have
produced for you, and do not even aim at getting anything which is bad, in order
that out of it ye may give away something, when ye yourselves would not receive
it except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of all wants, and worthy
of all praise.

268. The Evil one threatens you with poverty and bids you
to conduct unseemly. Allah promiseth you His forgiveness and bounties. And Allah
careth for all and He knoweth all things.

269. He granteth wisdom to
whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit
overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.

270. And whatever ye spend in charity or devotion, be sure Allah knows
it all. But the wrong-doers have no helpers.

271. If ye disclose (acts
of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye conceal them, and make them reach
those (really) in need, that is best for you: It will remove from you some of
your (stains of) evil. And Allah is well acquainted with what ye do.

272. It is not required of thee (O Messenger., to set them on the right
path, but Allah sets on the right path whom He pleaseth. Whatever of good ye
give benefits your own souls, and ye shall only do so seeking the "Face" of
Allah. Whatever good ye give, shall be rendered back to you, and ye shall not Be
dealt with unjustly.

273. (Charity is) for those in need, who, in
Allah.s cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land,
seeking (For trade or work): the ignorant man thinks, because of their modesty,
that they are free from want. Thou shalt know them by their (Unfailing) mark:
They beg not importunately from all the sundry. And whatever of good ye give, be
assured Allah knoweth it well.

274. Those who (in charity) spend of
their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with
their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

275. Those
who devour usury will not stand except as stand one whom the Evil one by his
touch Hath driven to madness. That is because they say: "Trade is like usury,"
but Allah hath permitted trade and forbidden usury. Those who after receiving
direction from their Lord, desist, shall be pardoned for the past; their case is
for Allah (to judge); but those who repeat (The offence) are companions of the
Fire: They will abide therein (for ever).

276. Allah will deprive usury
of all blessing, but will give increase for deeds of charity: For He loveth not
creatures ungrateful and wicked.

277. Those who believe, and do deeds of
righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have
their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

278. O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and give up what remains of your
demand for usury, if ye are indeed believers.

279. If ye do it not, Take
notice of war from Allah and His Messenger. But if ye turn back, ye shall have
your capital sums: Deal not unjustly, and ye shall not be dealt with unjustly.

280. If the debtor is in a difficulty, grant him time Till it is easy
for him to repay. But if ye remit it by way of charity, that is best for you if
ye only knew.

281. And fear the Day when ye shall be brought back to
Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned, and none shall be dealt
with unjustly.

282. O ye who believe! When ye deal with each other, in
transactions involving future obligations in a fixed period of time, reduce them
to writing Let a scribe write down faithfully as between the parties: let not
the scribe refuse to write: as Allah Has taught him, so let him write. Let him
who incurs the liability dictate, but let him fear His Lord Allah, and not
diminish aught of what he owes. If they party liable is mentally deficient, or
weak, or unable Himself to dictate, Let his guardian dictate faithfully, and get
two witnesses, out of your own men, and if there are not two men, then a man and
two women, such as ye choose, for witnesses, so that if one of them errs, the
other can remind her. The witnesses should not refuse when they are called on
(For evidence). Disdain not to reduce to writing (your contract) for a future
period, whether it be small or big: it is juster in the sight of Allah, More
suitable as evidence, and more convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves but
if it be a transaction which ye carry out on the spot among yourselves, there is
no blame on you if ye reduce it not to writing. But take witness whenever ye
make a commercial contract; and let neither scribe nor witness suffer harm. If
ye do (such harm), it would be wickedness in you. So fear Allah. For it is Good
that teaches you. And Allah is well acquainted with all things. If ye are on a
journey, and cannot find a scribe, a pledge with possession (may serve the
purpose). And if one of you deposits a thing on trust with another, let the
trustee (faithfully) discharge his trust, and let him Fear his Lord conceal not
evidence; for whoever conceals it, - his heart is tainted with sin. And Allah
knoweth all that ye do.

283. If ye are on a journey, and cannot find a
scribe, a pledge with possession (may serve the purpose). And if one of you
deposits a thing on trust with another, Let the trustee (Faithfully) discharge
His trust, and let him fear his Lord. Conceal not evidence; for whoever conceals
it,- His heart is tainted with sin. And Allah Knoweth all that ye do.

284. To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. Whether
ye show what is in your minds or conceal it, Allah Calleth you to account for
it. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth, and punisheth whom He pleaseth, for Allah
hath power over all things.

285. The Messenger believeth in what hath
been revealed to him from his Lord, as do the men of faith. Each one (of them)
believeth in Allah, His angels, His books, and His apostles. "We make no
distinction (they say) between one and another of His apostles." And they say:
"We hear, and we obey: (We seek) Thy forgiveness, our Lord, and to Thee is the
end of all journeys."

286. On no soul doth Allah Place a burden greater
than it can bear. It gets every good that it earns, and it suffers every ill
that it earns. (Pray "Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget
or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst
lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have
strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us.
Thou art our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith."

Surah 3. Al ‘Imran
The Family Of 'Imran, The House Of
'Imran

1. A. L. M.

2. Allah. There is no god but He,-the
Living, the Self-Subsisting, Eternal.

3. It is He Who sent down to thee
(step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent
down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to
mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong).

4. Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of Allah will suffer the
severest penalty, and Allah is Exalted in Might, Lord of Retribution.

5.
From Allah, verily nothing is hidden on earth or in the heavens.

6. He
it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is no god but He, the
Exalted in Might, the Wise.

7. He it is Who has sent down to thee the
Book: In it are verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are
the foundation of the Book: others are allegorical. But those in whose hearts is
perversity follow the part thereof that is allegorical, seeking discord, and
searching for its hidden meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except
Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in the
Book; the whole of it is from our Lord:" and none will grasp the Message except
men of understanding.

8. "Our Lord!" (they say), "Let not our hearts
deviate now after Thou hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thine own
Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure.

9. "Our
Lord! Thou art He that will gather mankind Together against a day about which
there is no doubt; for Allah never fails in His promise."

10. Those who
reject Faith,- neither their possessions nor their (numerous) progeny will avail
them aught against Allah. They are themselves but fuel for the Fire.

11.
(Their plight will be) no better than that of the people of Pharaoh, and their
predecessors: They denied our Signs, and Allah called them to account for their
sins. For Allah is strict in punishment.

12. Say to those who reject
Faith: "Soon will ye be vanquished and gathered together to Hell,-an evil bed
indeed (to lie on)!

13. "There has already been for you a Sign in the
two armies that met (in combat): One was fighting in the cause of Allah, the
other resisting Allah. these saw with their own eyes Twice their number. But
Allah doth support with His aid whom He pleaseth. In this is a warning for such
as have eyes to see."

14. Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things
they covet: Women and sons; Heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded
(for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled land. Such
are the possessions of this world's life; but in nearness to Allah is the best
of the goals (To return to).

15. Say: Shall I give you glad tidings of
things Far better than those? For the righteous are Gardens in nearness to their
Lord, with rivers flowing beneath; therein is their eternal home; with
companions pure (and holy); and the good pleasure of Allah. For in Allah.s sight
are (all) His servants,-

16. (Namely), those who say: "Our Lord! we have
indeed believed: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agony of the
Fire;"-

17. Those who show patience, Firmness and self-control; who are
true (in word and deed); who worship devoutly; who spend (in the way of Allah.;
and who pray for forgiveness in the early hours of the morning.

18.
There is no god but He: That is the witness of Allah, His angels, and those
endued with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, the
Exalted in Power, the Wise.

19. The Religion before Allah is Islam
(submission to His Will): Nor did the People of the Book dissent therefrom
except through envy of each other, after knowledge had come to them. But if any
deny the Signs of Allah, Allah is swift in calling to account.

20. So if
they dispute with thee, say: "I have submitted My whole self to Allah and so
have those who follow me." And say to the People of the Book and to those who
are unlearned: "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" If they do, they are in right
guidance, but if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the Message; and in
Allah.s sight are (all) His servants.

21. As to those who deny the Signs
of Allah and in defiance of right, slay the prophets, and slay those who teach
just dealing with mankind, announce to them a grievous penalty.

22. They
are those whose works will bear no fruit in this world and in the Hereafter nor
will they have anyone to help.

23. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to
those who have been given a portion of the Book? They are invited to the Book of
Allah, to settle their dispute, but a party of them Turn back and decline (The
arbitration).

24. This because they say: "The Fire shall not touch us
but for a few numbered days": For their forgeries deceive them as to their own
religion.

25. But how (will they fare) when we gather them together
against a day about which there is no doubt, and each soul will be paid out just
what it has earned, without (favour or) injustice?

26. Say: "O Allah.
Lord of Power (And Rule), Thou givest power to whom Thou pleasest, and Thou
strippest off power from whom Thou pleasest: Thou enduest with honour whom Thou
pleasest, and Thou bringest low whom Thou pleasest: In Thy hand is all good.
Verily, over all things Thou hast power.

27. "Thou causest the night to
gain on the day, and thou causest the day to gain on the night; Thou bringest
the Living out of the dead, and Thou bringest the dead out of the Living; and
Thou givest sustenance to whom Thou pleasest, without measure."

28. Let
not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers:
if any do that, in nothing will there be help from Allah. except by way of
precaution, that ye may Guard yourselves from them. But Allah cautions you (To
remember) Himself; for the final goal is to Allah.

29. Say: "Whether ye
hide what is in your hearts or reveal it, Allah knows it all: He knows what is
in the heavens, and what is on earth. And Allah has power over all things.

30. "On the Day when every soul will be confronted with all the good it
has done, and all the evil it has done, it will wish there were a great distance
between it and its evil. But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself. And Allah
is full of kindness to those that serve Him."

31. Say: "If ye do love
Allah, Follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins: For Allah is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

32. Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger.:
But if they turn back, Allah loveth not those who reject Faith.

33.
Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of 'Imran
above all people,-

34. Offspring, one of the other: And Allah heareth
and knoweth all things.

35. Behold! a woman of 'Imran said: "O my Lord!
I do dedicate unto Thee what is in my womb for Thy special service: So accept
this of me: For Thou hearest and knowest all things."

36. When she was
delivered, she said: "O my Lord! Behold! I am delivered of a female child!"- and
Allah knew best what she brought forth- "And no wise is the male Like the
female. I have named her Mary, and I commend her and her offspring to Thy
protection from the Evil One, the Rejected."

37. Right graciously did
her Lord accept her: He made her grow in purity and beauty: To the care of
Zakariya was she assigned. Every time that he entered (Her) chamber to see her,
He found her supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Mary! Whence (comes) this to
you?" She said: "From Allah. for Allah Provides sustenance to whom He pleases
without measure."

38. There did Zakariya pray to his Lord, saying: "O my
Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure: for Thou art He that
heareth prayer!

39. While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the
angels called unto him: "(Allah) doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya,
witnessing the truth of a Word from Allah, and (be besides) noble, chaste, and a
prophet,- of the (goodly) company of the righteous."

40. He said: "O my
lord! How shall I have a son seeing I am very old and my wife is barren?" "Thus"
was the answer "doth Allah accomplish whatt He willeth."

41. He said: "O
my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou shalt
speak to no man for three days but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of
thy Lord again and again, and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning."

42. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and
purified thee- chosen thee above the women of all nations.

43. "O Mary!
worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayer) with
those who bow down."

44. This is part of the tidings of the things
unseen, which We reveal unto thee (O Messenger.) by inspiration: Thou wast not
with them when they cast lots with arrows, as to which of them should be charged
with the care of Mary: Nor wast thou with them when they disputed (the point).

45. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of
a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour
in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah.

46. "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he
shall be (of the company) of the righteous."

47. She said: "O my Lord!
How shall I have a son when no man hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah
createth what He willeth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, 'Be,'
and it is!

48. "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law
and the Gospel,

49. "And (appoint him) an apostle to the Children of
Israel, (with this message): "'I have come to you, with a Sign from your Lord,
in that I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and
breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah.s leave: And I heal those born
blind, and the lepers, and I quicken the dead, by Allah.s leave; and I declare
to you what ye eat, and what ye store in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign
for you if ye did believe;

50. "'(I have come to you), to attest the Law
which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was (Before)
forbidden to you; I have come to you with a Sign from your Lord. So fear Allah,
and obey me.

51. "'It is Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a
Way that is straight.'"

52. When Jesus found Unbelief on their part He
said: "Who will be My helpers to (the work of) Allah." Said the disciples: "We
are Allah.s helpers: We believe in Allah, and do thou bear witness that we are
Muslims.

53. "Our Lord! we believe in what Thou hast revealed, and we
follow the Messenger. then write us down among those who bear witness."

54. And (the unbelievers) plotted and planned, and Allah too planned,
and the best of planners is Allah.

55. Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I
will take thee and raise thee to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of
those who blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those who
reject faith, to the Day of Resurrection: Then shall ye all return unto me, and
I will judge between you of the matters wherein ye dispute.

56. "As to
those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and
in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."

57. "As to those
who believe and work righteousness, Allah will pay them (in full) their reward;
but Allah loveth not those who do wrong."

58. "This is what we rehearse
unto thee of the Signs and the Message of Wisdom."

59. The similitude of
Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to
him: "Be". And he was.

60. The Truth (comes) from Allah alone; so be not
of those who doubt.

61. If any one disputes in this matter with thee,
now after (full) knowledge Hath come to thee, say: "Come! let us gather
together,- our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and
yourselves: Then let us earnestly pray, and invoke the curse of Allah on those
who lie!"

62. This is the true account: There is no god except Allah.
and Allah.He is indeed the Exalted in Power, the Wise.

63. But if they
turn back, Allah hath full knowledge of those who do mischief.

64. Say:
"O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we
worship none but Allah. that we associate no partners with him; that we erect
not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they
turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to
Allah.s Will).

65. Ye People of the Book! Why dispute ye about Abraham,
when the Law and the Gospel Were not revealed Till after him? Have ye no
understanding?

66. Ah! Ye are those who fell to disputing (Even) in
matters of which ye had some knowledge! but why dispute ye in matters of which
ye have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and ye who know not!

67.
Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian; but he was true in Faith, and bowed
his will to Allah.s (Which is Islam), and he joined not gods with Allah.

68. Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are those
who follow him, as are also this Messenger and those who believe: And Allah is
the Protector of those who have faith.

69. It is the wish of a section
of the People of the Book to lead you astray. But they shall lead astray (Not
you), but themselves, and they do not perceive!

70. Ye People of the
Book! Why reject ye the Signs of Allah, of which ye are (Yourselves) witnesses?

71. Ye People of the Book! Why do ye clothe Truth with falsehood, and
conceal the Truth, while ye have knowledge?

72. A section of the People
of the Book say: "Believe in the morning what is revealed to the believers, but
reject it at the end of the day; perchance they may (themselves) Turn back;

73. "And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say: "True
guidance is the Guidance of Allah. (Fear ye) Lest a revelation be sent to
someone (else) Like unto that which was sent unto you? or that those (Receiving
such revelation) should engage you in argument before your Lord?" Say: "All
bounties are in the hand of Allah. He granteth them to whom He pleaseth: And
Allah careth for all, and He knoweth all things."

74. For His Mercy He
specially chooseth whom He pleaseth; for Allah is the Lord of bounties
unbounded.

75. Among the People of the Book are some who, if entrusted
with a hoard of gold, will (readily) pay it back; others, who, if entrusted with
a single silver coin, will not repay it unless thou constantly stoodest
demanding, because, they say, "there is no call on us (to keep faith) with these
ignorant (Pagans)." but they tell a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it.

76. Nay.- Those that keep their plighted faith and act aright,-verily
Allah loves those who act aright.

77. As for those who sell the faith
they owe to Allah and their own plighted word for a small price, they shall have
no portion in the Hereafter: Nor will Allah (Deign to) speak to them or look at
them on the Day of Judgment, nor will He cleans them (of sin): They shall have a
grievous penalty.

78. There is among them a section who distort the Book
with their tongues: (As they read) you would think it is a part of the Book, but
it is no part of the Book; and they say, "That is from Allah," but it is not
from Allah. It is they who tell a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it!

79. It is not (possible) that a man, to whom is given the Book, and
Wisdom, and the prophetic office, should say to people: "Be ye my worshippers
rather than Allah.s": on the contrary (He would say) "Be ye worshippers of Him
Who is truly the Cherisher of all: For ye have taught the Book and ye have
studied it earnestly."

80. Nor would he instruct you to take angels and
prophets for Lords and patrons. What! would he bid you to unbelief after ye have
bowed your will (To Allah in Islam)?

81. Behold! Allah took the covenant
of the prophets, saying: "I give you a Book and Wisdom; then comes to you an
apostle, confirming what is with you; do ye believe in him and render him help."
Allah said: "Do ye agree, and take this my Covenant as binding on you?" They
said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the
witnesses."

82. If any turn back after this, they are perverted
transgressors.

83. Do they seek for other than the Religion of
Allah.-while all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or
unwilling, bowed to His Will (Accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be
brought back.

84. Say: "We believe in Allah, and in what has been
revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the
Tribes, and in (the Books) given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets, from their
Lord: We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to Allah do
we bow our will (in Islam)."

85. If anyone desires a religion other than
Islam (submission to Allah., never will it be accepted of him; and in the
Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good).

86. How shall Allah Guide those who reject Faith after they accepted it
and bore witness that the Messenger was true and that Clear Signs had come unto
them? but Allah guides not a people unjust.

87. Of such the reward is
that on them (rests) the curse of Allah, of His angels, and of all mankind;-

88. In that will they dwell; nor will their penalty be lightened, nor
respite be (their lot);-

89. Except for those that repent (Even) after
that, and make amends; for verily Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

90. But those who reject Faith after they accepted it, and then go on
adding to their defiance of Faith,- never will their repentance be accepted; for
they are those who have (of set purpose) gone astray.

91. As to those
who reject Faith, and die rejecting,- never would be accepted from any such as
much gold as the earth contains, though they should offer it for ransom. For
such is (in store) a penalty grievous, and they will find no helpers.

92. By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give (freely) of
that which ye love; and whatever ye give, of a truth Allah knoweth it well.

93. All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Israel
Made unlawful for itself, before the Law (of Moses) was revealed. Say: "Bring ye
the Law and study it, if ye be men of truth."

94. If any, after this,
invent a lie and attribute it to Allah, they are indeed unjust wrong-doers.

95. Say: "(Allah) speaketh the Truth: follow the religion of Abraham,
the sane in faith; he was not of the Pagans."

96. The first House (of
worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka: Full of blessing and of guidance
for all kinds of beings:

97. In it are Signs Manifest; (for example),
the Station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; Pilgrimage thereto
is a duty men owe to Allah,- those who can afford the journey; but if any deny
faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.

98. Say: "O
People of the Book! Why reject ye the Signs of Allah, when Allah is Himself
witness to all ye do?"

99. Say: "O ye People of the Book! Why obstruct
ye those who believe, from the path of Allah, Seeking to make it crooked, while
ye were yourselves witnesses (to Allah.s Covenant)? but Allah is not unmindful
of all that ye do."

100. O ye who believe! If ye listen to a faction
among the People of the Book, they would (indeed) render you apostates after ye
have believed!

101. And how would ye deny Faith while unto you are rehearsed the Signs of
Allah, and among you Lives the Messenger. Whoever holds firmly to Allah will be
shown a way that is straight.

102. O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He
should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam.

103. And hold
fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not
divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah.s favour on you; for
ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye
became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of Fire, and He saved you
from it. Thus doth Allah make His Signs clear to you: That ye may be guided.

104. Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is
good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones
to attain felicity.

105. Be not like those who are divided amongst
themselves and fall into disputations after receiving Clear Signs: For them is a
dreadful penalty,-

106. On the Day when some faces will be (lit up with)
white, and some faces will be (in the gloom of) black: To those whose faces will
be black, (will be said): "Did ye reject Faith after accepting it? Taste then
the penalty for rejecting Faith."

107. But those whose faces will be
(lit with) white,- they will be in (the light of) Allah.s mercy: therein to
dwell (for ever).

108. These are the Signs of Allah. We rehearse them to
thee in Truth: And Allah means no injustice to any of His creatures.

109. To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: To Him do
all questions go back (for decision).

110. Ye are the best of peoples,
evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and
believing in Allah. If only the People of the Book had faith, it were best for
them: among them are some who have faith, but most of them are perverted
transgressors.

111. They will do you no harm, barring a trifling
annoyance; if they come out to fight you, they will show you their backs, and no
help shall they get.

112. Shame is pitched over them (Like a tent)
wherever they are found, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah
and from men; they draw on themselves wrath from Allah, and pitched over them is
(the tent of) destitution. This because they rejected the Signs of Allah, and
slew the prophets in defiance of right; this because they rebelled and
transgressed beyond bounds.

113. Not all of them are alike: Of the
People of the Book are a portion that stand (For the right): They rehearse the
Signs of Allah all night long, and they prostrate themselves in adoration.

114. They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin what is right,
and forbid what is wrong; and they hasten (in emulation) in (all) good works:
They are in the ranks of the righteous.

115. Of the good that they do,
nothing will be rejected of them; for Allah knoweth well those that do right.

116. Those who reject Faith,- neither their possessions nor their
(numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah. They will be companions
of the Fire,- dwelling therein (for ever).

117. What they spend in the
life of this (material) world May be likened to a wind which brings a nipping
frost: It strikes and destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own
souls: it is not Allah that hath wronged them, but they wrong themselves.

118. O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your
ranks: They will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: Rank
hatred has already appeared from their mouths: What their hearts conceal is far
worse. We have made plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.

119. Ah!
ye are those who love them, but they love you not,- though ye believe in the
whole of the Book. When they meet you, they say, "We believe": But when they are
alone, they bite off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say:
"Perish in you rage; Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart."

120. If aught that is good befalls you, it grieves them; but if some
misfortune overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if ye are constant and do
right, not the least harm will their cunning do to you; for Allah Compasseth
round about all that they do.

121. Remember that morning Thou didst
leave Thy household (early) to post the faithful at their stations for battle:
And Allah heareth and knoweth all things:

122. Remember two of your
parties Meditated cowardice; but Allah was their protector, and in Allah should
the faithful (Ever) put their trust.

123. Allah had helped you at Badr,
when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah. thus May ye show your
gratitude.

124. Remember thou saidst to the Faithful: "Is it not enough
for you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels (Specially) sent
down?

125. "Yea, - if ye remain firm, and act aright, even if the enemy
should rush here on you in hot haste, your Lord would help you with five
thousand angels Making a terrific onslaught.

126. Allah made it but a
message of hope for you, and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is
no help except from Allah. The Exalted, the Wise:

127. That He might cut
off a fringe of the Unbelievers or expose them to infamy, and they should then
be turned back, frustrated of their purpose.

128. Not for thee, (but for
Allah., is the decision: Whether He turn in mercy to them, or punish them; for
they are indeed wrong-doers.

129. To Allah belongeth all that is in the
heavens and on earth. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth and punisheth whom He
pleaseth; but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

130. O ye who
believe! Devour not usury, doubled and multiplied; but fear Allah. that ye may
(really) prosper.

131. Fear the Fire, which is repaired for those who
reject Faith:

132. And obey Allah and the Messenger. that ye may obtain
mercy.

133. Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and for
a Garden whose width is that (of the whole) of the heavens and of the earth,
prepared for the righteous,-

134. Those who spend (freely), whether in
prosperity, or in adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men;- for
Allah loves those who do good;-

135. And those who, having done
something to be ashamed of, or wronged their own souls, earnestly bring Allah to
mind, and ask for forgiveness for their sins,- and who can forgive sins except
Allah.- and are never obstinate in persisting knowingly in (the wrong) they have
done.

136. For such the reward is forgiveness from their Lord, and
Gardens with rivers flowing underneath,- an eternal dwelling: How excellent a
recompense for those who work (and strive)!

137. Many were the Ways of
Life that have passed away before you: travel through the earth, and see what
was the end of those who rejected Truth.

138. Here is a plain statement
to men, a guidance and instruction to those who fear Allah.

139. So lose
not heart, nor fall into despair: For ye must gain mastery if ye are true in
Faith.

140. If a wound hath touched you, be sure a similar wound hath
touched the others. Such days (of varying fortunes) We give to men and men by
turns: that Allah may know those that believe, and that He may take to Himself
from your ranks Martyr-witnesses (to Truth). And Allah loveth not those that do
wrong.

141. Allah.s object also is to purge those that are true in Faith
and to deprive of blessing Those that resist Faith.

142. Did ye think
that ye would enter Heaven without Allah testing those of you who fought hard
(In His Cause) and remained steadfast?

143. Ye did indeed wish for death
before ye met him: Now ye have seen him with your own eyes, (And ye flinch!)

144. Muhammad is no more than an apostle: many Were the apostle that
passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then Turn back on your
heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to
Allah. but Allah (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve Him)
with gratitude.

145. Nor can a soul die except by Allah.s leave, the
term being fixed as by writing. If any do desire a reward in this life, We shall
give it to him; and if any do desire a reward in the Hereafter, We shall give it
to him. And swiftly shall We reward those that (serve us with) gratitude.

146. How many of the prophets fought (in Allah.s way), and with them
(fought) Large bands of godly men? but they never lost heart if they met with
disaster in Allah.s way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah
Loves those who are firm and steadfast.

147. All that they said was:
"Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything We may have done that transgressed
our duty: Establish our feet firmly, and help us against those that resist
Faith."

148. And Allah gave them a reward in this world, and the
excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah Loveth those who do good.

149. O ye who believe! If ye obey the Unbelievers, they will drive you
back on your heels, and ye will turn back (from Faith) to your own loss.

150. Nay, Allah is your protector, and He is the best of helpers.

151. Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that
they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority: their
abode will be the Fire: And evil is the home of the wrong-doers!

152.
Allah did indeed fulfil His promise to you when ye with His permission Were
about to annihilate your enemy,-until ye flinched and fell to disputing about
the order, and disobeyed it after He brought you in sight (of the booty) which
ye covet. Among you are some that hanker after this world and some that desire
the Hereafter. Then did He divert you from your foes in order to test you but He
forgave you: For Allah is full of grace to those who believe.

153.
Behold! ye were climbing up the high ground, without even casting a side glance
at any one, and the Messenger in your rear was calling you back. There did Allah
give you one distress after another by way of requital, to teach you not to
grieve for (the booty) that had escaped you and for (the ill) that had befallen
you. For Allah is well aware of all that ye do.

154. After (the
excitement) of the distress, He sent down calm on a band of you overcome with
slumber, while another band was stirred to anxiety by their own feelings, Moved
by wrong suspicions of Allah.suspicions due to ignorance. They said: "What
affair is this of ours?" Say thou: "Indeed, this affair is wholly Allah.s." They
hide in their minds what they dare not reveal to thee. They say (to themselves):
"If we had had anything to do with this affair, We should not have been in the
slaughter here." Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those for whom
death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death";
but (all this was) that Allah might test what is in your breasts and purge what
is in your hearts. For Allah knoweth well the secrets of your hearts.

155. Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts Met,-it was
Satan who caused them to fail, because of some (evil) they had done. But Allah
Has blotted out (their fault): For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.

156. O ye who believe! Be not like the Unbelievers, who say of their
brethren, when they are travelling through the Earth or engaged in fighting: "If
they had stayed with us, they would not have died, or been slain." This that
Allah may make it a cause of sighs and regrets in their hearts. It is Allah that
gives Life and Death, and Allah sees well all that ye do.

157. And if ye
are slain, or die, in the way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far
better than all they could amass.

158. And if ye die, or are slain, Lo!
it is unto Allah that ye are brought together.

159. It is part of the
Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them Wert thou severe or
harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (Their
faults), and ask for ((Allah)'s) forgiveness for them; and consult them in
affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast Taken a decision put thy trust in
Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).

160. If Allah
helps you, none can overcome you: If He forsakes you, who is there, after that,
that can help you? in Allah, then, Let believers put their trust.

161.
No prophet could (ever) be false to his trust. If any person is so false, He
shall, on the Day of Judgment, restore what he misappropriated; then shall every
soul receive its due,- whatever it earned,- and none shall be dealt with
unjustly.

162. Is the man who follows the good pleasure of Allah Like
the man who draws on himself the wrath of Allah, and whose abode is in Hell?- A
woeful refuge!

163. They are in varying gardens in the sight of Allah,
and Allah sees well all that they do.

164. Allah did confer a great
favour on the believers when He sent among them an apostle from among
themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and
instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in
manifest error.

165. What! When a single disaster smites you, although
ye smote (your enemies) with one twice as great, do ye say?- "Whence is this?"
Say (to them): "It is from yourselves: For Allah hath power over all things."

166. What ye suffered on the day the two armies Met, was with the leave
of Allah, in order that He might test the believers,-

167. And the
Hypocrites also. These were told: "Come, fight in the way of Allah, or (at
least) drive (The foe from your city)." They said: "Had we known how to fight,
we should certainly have followed you." They were that day nearer to Unbelief
than to Faith, saying with their lips what was not in their hearts but Allah
hath full knowledge of all they conceal.

168. (They are) the ones that
say, (of their brethren slain), while they themselves sit (at ease): "If only
they had listened to us they would not have been slain." Say: "Avert death from
your own selves, if ye speak the truth."

169. Think not of those who are
slain in Allah.s way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the
presence of their Lord;

170. They rejoice in the bounty provided by
Allah. And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in
their bliss), the (Martyrs) glory in the fact that on them is no fear, nor have
they (cause to) grieve.

171. They glory in the Grace and the bounty from
Allah, and in the fact that Allah suffereth not the reward of the Faithful to be
lost (in the least).

172. Of those who answered the call of Allah and
the Messenger, even after being wounded, those who do right and refrain from
wrong have a great reward;-

173. Men said to them: "A great army is
gathering against you": And frightened them: But it (only) increased their
Faith: They said: "For us Allah sufficeth, and He is the best disposer of
affairs."

174. And they returned with Grace and bounty from Allah. no
harm ever touched them: For they followed the good pleasure of Allah. And Allah
is the Lord of bounties unbounded.

175. It is only the Evil One that
suggests to you the fear of his votaries: Be ye not afraid of them, but fear Me,
if ye have Faith.

176. Let not those grieve thee who rush headlong into
Unbelief: Not the least harm will they do to Allah. Allah.s plan is that He will
give them no portion in the Hereafter, but a severe punishment.

177.
Those who purchase Unbelief at the price of faith,- not the least harm will they
do to Allah, but they will have a grievous punishment.

178. Let not the
Unbelievers think that our respite to them is good for themselves: We grant them
respite that they may grow in their iniquity: But they will have a shameful
punishment.

179. Allah will not leave the believers in the state in
which ye are now, until He separates what is evil from what is good nor will He
disclose to you the secrets of the Unseen. But He chooses of His Messenger. (For
the purpose) whom He pleases. So believe in Allah. And His apostles: And if ye
believe and do right, ye have a reward without measure.

180. And let not
those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah Hath given them of His
Grace, think that it is good for them: Nay, it will be the worse for them: soon
shall the things which they covetously withheld be tied to their necks Like a
twisted collar, on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs the heritage of the
heavens and the earth; and Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.

181. Allah hath heard the taunt of those who say: "Truly, Allah is
indigent and we are rich!"- We shall certainly record their word and (their act)
of slaying the prophets in defiance of right, and We shall say: "Taste ye the
penalty of the Scorching Fire!

182. "This is because of the (unrighteous
deeds) which your hands sent on before ye: For Allah never harms those who serve
Him."

183. They (also) said: "(Allah) took our promise not to believe in
an apostle unless He showed us a sacrifice consumed by Fire (From heaven)." Say:
"There came to you apostles before me, with clear Signs and even with what ye
ask for: why then did ye slay them, if ye speak the truth?"

184. Then if
they reject thee, so were rejected apostles before thee, who came with Clear
Signs, Books of dark prophecies, and the Book of Enlightenment.

185.
Every soul shall have a taste of death: And only on the Day of Judgment shall
you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the Fire and
admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of Life): For the life of
this world is but goods and chattels of deception.

186. Ye shall
certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and in your personal selves;
and ye shall certainly Hear much that will grieve you, from those who received
the Book before you and from those who worship many gods. But if ye persevere
patiently, and guard against evil,-then that will be a determining factor in all
affairs.

187. And remember Allah took a covenant from the People of the
Book, to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they threw
it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some miserable gain! And vile
was the bargain they made!

188. Think not that those who exult in what
they have brought about, and love to be praised for what they have not done,-
think escape the penalty. For them is a penalty Grievous indeed.

189. To
Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth; and Allah hath power
over all things.

190. Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the
earth, and the alternation of night and day,- there are indeed Signs for men of
understanding,-

191. Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing,
sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of)
creation in the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for
naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from the
penalty of the Fire.

192. "Our Lord! any whom Thou dost admit to the
Fire, Truly Thou coverest with shame, and never will wrong-doers Find any
helpers!

193. "Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (Us) to
Faith, 'Believe ye in the Lord,' and we have believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our
sins, blot out from us our iniquities, and take to Thyself our souls in the
company of the righteous.

194. "Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst
promise unto us through Thine apostles, and save us from shame on the Day of
Judgment: For Thou never breakest Thy promise."

195. And their Lord hath
accepted of them, and answered them: "Never will I suffer to be lost the work of
any of you, be he male or female: Ye are members, one of another: Those who have
left their homes, or been driven out therefrom, or suffered harm in My Cause, or
fought or been slain,- verily, I will blot out from them their iniquities, and
admit them into Gardens with rivers flowing beneath;- A reward from the presence
of Allah, and from His presence is the best of rewards."

196. Let not
the strutting about of the Unbelievers through the land deceive thee:

197. Little is it for enjoyment: Their ultimate abode is Hell: what an
evil bed (To lie on)!

198. On the other hand, for those who fear their
Lord, are Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath; therein are they to dwell (for
ever),- a gift from the presence of Allah. and that which is in the presence of
Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.

199. And there are,
certainly, among the People of the Book, those who believe in Allah, in the
revelation to you, and in the revelation to them, bowing in humility to Allah.
They will not sell the Signs of Allah for a miserable gain! For them is a reward
with their Lord, and Allah is swift in account.

200. O ye who believe!
Persevere in patience and constancy; vie in such perseverance; strengthen each
other; and fear Allah. that ye may prosper.

Surah 4.
An-Nisa’

women

1. O mankind! reverence your Guardian-Lord,
who created you from a single person, created, of like nature, His mate, and
from them twain scattered (like seeds) countless men and women;- reverence
Allah, through whom ye demand your mutual (rights), and (reverence) the wombs
(That bore you): for Allah ever watches over you.

2. To orphans restore
their property (When they reach their age), nor substitute (your) worthless
things for (their) good ones; and devour not their substance (by mixing it up)
with your own. For this is indeed a great sin.

3. If ye fear that ye
shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, Marry women of your choice,
Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly
(with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess, that
will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice.

4. And give
the women (on marriage) their dower as a free gift; but if they, of their own
good pleasure, remit any part of it to you, Take it and enjoy it with right good
cheer.

5. To those weak of understanding Make not over your property,
which Allah hath made a means of support for you, but feed and clothe them
therewith, and speak to them words of kindness and justice.

6. Make
trial of orphans until they reach the age of marriage; if then ye find sound
judgment in them, release their property to them; but consume it not wastefully,
nor in haste against their growing up. If the guardian is well-off, Let him
claim no remuneration, but if he is poor, let him have for himself what is just
and reasonable. When ye release their property to them, take witnesses in their
presence: But all-sufficient is Allah in taking account.

7. From what is
left by parents and those nearest related there is a share for men and a share
for women, whether the property be small or large,-a determinate share.

8. But if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans or poor,
are present, feed them out of the (property), and speak to them words of
kindness and justice.

9. Let those (disposing of an estate) have the
same fear in their minds as they would have for their own if they had left a
helpless family behind: Let them fear Allah, and speak words of appropriate
(comfort).

10. Those who unjustly eat up the property of orphans, eat up
a Fire into their own bodies: They will soon be enduring a Blazing Fire!

11. Allah (thus) directs you as regards your Children's (Inheritance):
to the male, a portion equal to that of two females: if only daughters, two or
more, their share is two-thirds of the inheritance; if only one, her share is a
half. For parents, a sixth share of the inheritance to each, if the deceased
left children; if no children, and the parents are the (only) heirs, the mother
has a third; if the deceased Left brothers (or sisters) the mother has a sixth.
(The distribution in all cases ('s) after the payment of legacies and debts. Ye
know not whether your parents or your children are nearest to you in benefit.
These are settled portions ordained by Allah. and Allah is All-knowing,
All-wise.

12. In what your wives leave, your share is a half, if they
leave no child; but if they leave a child, ye get a fourth; after payment of
legacies and debts. In what ye leave, their share is a fourth, if ye leave no
child; but if ye leave a child, they get an eighth; after payment of legacies
and debts. If the man or woman whose inheritance is in question, has left
neither ascendants nor descendants, but has left a brother or a sister, each one
of the two gets a sixth; but if more than two, they share in a third; after
payment of legacies and debts; so that no loss is caused (to any one). Thus is
it ordained by Allah. and Allah is All-knowing, Most Forbearing.

13.
Those are limits set by Allah. those who obey Allah and His Messenger will be
admitted to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath, to abide therein (for ever) and
that will be the supreme achievement.

14. But those who disobey Allah
and His Messenger and transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire, to abide
therein: And they shall have a humiliating punishment.

15. If any of
your women are guilty of lewdness, Take the evidence of four (Reliable)
witnesses from amongst you against them; and if they testify, confine them to
houses until death do claim them, or Allah ordain for them some (other) way.

16. If two men among you are guilty of lewdness, punish them both. If
they repent and amend, Leave them alone; for Allah is Oft-returning, Most
Merciful.

17. Allah accept the repentance of those who do evil in
ignorance and repent soon afterwards; to them will Allah turn in mercy: For
Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.

18. Of no effect is the
repentance of those who continue to do evil, until death faces one of them, and
he says, "Now have I repented indeed;" nor of those who die rejecting Faith: for
them have We prepared a punishment most grievous.

19. O ye who believe!
Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them
with harshness, that ye may Take away part of the dower ye have given
them,-except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live
with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it
may be that ye dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great deal
of good.

20. But if ye decide to take one wife in place of another, even
if ye had given the latter a whole treasure for dower, Take not the least bit of
it back: Would ye take it by slander and manifest wrong?

21. And how could ye take it when ye have gone in unto each other, and they
have Taken from you a solemn covenant?

22. And marry not women whom your
fathers married,- except what is past: It was shameful and odious,- an
abominable custom indeed.

23. Prohibited to you (For marriage) are:-
Your mothers, daughters, sisters; father's sisters, Mother's sisters; brother's
daughters, sister's daughters; foster-mothers (Who gave you suck),
foster-sisters; your wives' mothers; your step-daughters under your
guardianship, born of your wives to whom ye have gone in,- no prohibition if ye
have not gone in;- (Those who have been) wives of your sons proceeding from your
loins; and two sisters in wedlock at one and the same time, except for what is
past; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful;-

24. Also (prohibited
are) women already married, except those whom your right hands possess: Thus
hath Allah ordained (Prohibitions) against you: Except for these, all others are
lawful, provided ye seek (them in marriage) with gifts from your property,-
desiring chastity, not lust, seeing that ye derive benefit from them, give them
their dowers (at least) as prescribed; but if, after a dower is prescribed,
agree Mutually (to vary it), there is no blame on you, and Allah is All-knowing,
All-wise.

25. If any of you have not the means wherewith to wed free
believing women, they may wed believing girls from among those whom your right
hands possess: And Allah hath full knowledge about your faith. Ye are one from
another: Wed them with the leave of their owners, and give them their dowers,
according to what is reasonable: They should be chaste, not lustful, nor taking
paramours: when they are taken in wedlock, if they fall into shame, their
punishment is half that for free women. This (permission) is for those among you
who fear sin; but it is better for you that ye practise self-restraint. And
Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

26. Allah doth wish to make clear
to you and to show you the ordinances of those before you; and (He doth wish to)
turn to you (In Mercy): And Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.

27. Allah
doth wish to Turn to you, but the wish of those who follow their lusts is that
ye should turn away (from Him),- far, far away.

28. Allah doth wish to
lighten your (difficulties): For man was created Weak (in flesh).

29. O
ye who believe! Eat not up your property among yourselves in vanities: But let
there be amongst you Traffic and trade by mutual good-will: Nor kill (or
destroy) yourselves: for verily Allah hath been to you Most Merciful!

30. If any do that in rancour and injustice,- soon shall We cast them
into the Fire: And easy it is for Allah.

31. If ye (but) eschew the most
heinous of the things which ye are forbidden to do, We shall expel out of you
all the evil in you, and admit you to a gate of great honour.

32. And in
no wise covet those things in which Allah Hath bestowed His gifts More freely on
some of you than on others: To men is allotted what they earn, and to women what
they earn: But ask Allah of His bounty. For Allah hath full knowledge of all
things.

33. To (benefit) every one, We have appointed shares and heirs
to property left by parents and relatives. To those, also, to whom your right
hand was pledged, give their due portion. For truly Allah is witness to all
things.

34. Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because
Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support
them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and
guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those
women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first),
(Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they
return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is
Most High, great (above you all).

35. If ye fear a breach between them
twain, appoint (two) arbiters, one from his family, and the other from hers; if
they wish for peace, Allah will cause their reconciliation: For Allah hath full
knowledge, and is acquainted with all things.

36. Serve Allah, and join
not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in
need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by
your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah
loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious;-

37. (Nor) those who are
niggardly or enjoin niggardliness on others, or hide the bounties which Allah
hath bestowed on them; for We have prepared, for those who resist Faith, a
punishment that steeps them in contempt;-

38. Not those who spend of
their substance, to be seen of men, but have no faith in Allah and the Last Day:
If any take the Evil One for their intimate, what a dreadful intimate he is!

39. And what burden Were it on them if they had faith in Allah and in
the Last Day, and they spent out of what Allah hath given them for sustenance?
For Allah hath full knowledge of them.

40. Allah is never unjust in the
least degree: If there is any good (done), He doubleth it, and giveth from His
own presence a great reward.

41. How then if We brought from each people
a witness, and We brought thee as a witness against these people!

42. On
that day those who reject Faith and disobey the apostle will wish that the earth
Were made one with them: But never will they hide a single fact from Allah.

43. O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with a mind befogged, until
ye can understand all that ye say,- nor in a state of ceremonial impurity
(Except when travelling on the road), until after washing your whole body. If ye
are ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye
have been in contact with women, and ye find no water, then take for yourselves
clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and hands. For Allah doth blot
out sins and forgive again and again.

44. Hast thou not turned Thy
vision to those who were given a portion of the Book? they traffic in error, and
wish that ye should lose the right path.

45. But Allah hath full
knowledge of your enemies: Allah is enough for a protector, and Allah is enough
for a Helper.

46. Of the Jews there are those who displace words from
their (right) places, and say: "We hear and we disobey"; and "Hear what is not
Heard"; and "Ra'ina"; with a twist of their tongues and a slander to Faith. If
only they had said: "What hear and we obey"; and "Do hear"; and "Do look at us";
it would have been better for them, and more proper; but Allah hath cursed them
for their Unbelief; and but few of them will believe.

47. O ye People of
the Book! believe in what We have (now) revealed, confirming what was (already)
with you, before We change the face and fame of some (of you) beyond all
recognition, and turn them hindwards, or curse them as We cursed the
Sabbath-breakers, for the decision of Allah Must be carried out.

48.
Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with Him; but He forgiveth
anything else, to whom He pleaseth; to set up partners with Allah is to devise a
sin Most heinous indeed.

49. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those
who claim sanctity for themselves? Nay-but Allah Doth sanctify whom He pleaseth.
But never will they fail to receive justice in the least little thing.

50. Behold! how they invent a lie against Allah. but that by itself is a
manifest sin!

51. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were given a portion of the
Book? they believe in sorcery and Evil, and say to the Unbelievers that they are
better guided in the (right) way Than the believers!

52. They are (men)
whom Allah hath cursed: And those whom Allah Hath cursed, thou wilt find, have
no one to help.

53. Have they a share in dominion or power? Behold, they
give not a farthing to their fellow-men?

54. Or do they envy mankind for
what Allah hath given them of his bounty? but We had already given the people of
Abraham the Book and Wisdom, and conferred upon them a great kingdom.

55. Some of them believed, and some of them averted their faces from
him: And enough is Hell for a burning fire.

56. Those who reject our
Signs, We shall soon cast into the Fire: as often as their skins are roasted
through, We shall change them for fresh skins, that they may taste the penalty:
for Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

57. But those who believe and do
deeds of righteousness, We shall soon admit to Gardens, with rivers flowing
beneath,- their eternal home: Therein shall they have companions pure and holy:
We shall admit them to shades, cool and ever deepening.

58. Allah doth
command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; And when
ye judge between man and man, that ye judge with justice: Verily how excellent
is the teaching which He giveth you! For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all
things.

59. O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and
those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among
yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and
the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination.

60. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who declare that they
believe in the revelations that have come to thee and to those before thee?
Their (real) wish is to resort together for judgment (in their disputes) to the
Evil One, though they were ordered to reject him. But Satan's wish is to lead
them astray far away (from the right).

61. When it is said to them:
"Come to what Allah hath revealed, and to the Messenger.: Thou seest the
Hypocrites avert their faces from thee in disgust.

62. How then, when
they are seized by misfortune, because of the deeds which they hands have sent
forth? Then their come to thee, swearing by Allah. "We meant no more than
good-will and conciliation!"

63. Those men,-(Allah) knows what is in
their hearts; so keep clear of them, but admonish them, and speak to them a word
to reach their very souls.

64. We sent not an apostle, but to be obeyed,
in accordance with the will of Allah. If they had only, when they were unjust to
themselves, come unto thee and asked Allah.s forgiveness, and the Messenger had
asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah indeed Oft-returning,
Most Merciful.

65. But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) Faith,
until they make thee judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls
no resistance against Thy decisions, but accept them with the fullest
conviction.

66. If We had ordered them to sacrifice their lives or to
leave their homes, very few of them would have done it: But if they had done
what they were (actually) told, it would have been best for them, and would have
gone farthest to strengthen their (faith);

67. And We should then have
given them from our presence a great reward;

68. And We should have
shown them the Straight Way.

69. All who obey Allah and the apostle are
in the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah,- of the prophets (who
teach), the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify), and the
Righteous (who do good): Ah! what a beautiful fellowship!

70. Such is
the bounty from Allah. And sufficient is it that Allah knoweth all.

71.
O ye who believe! Take your precautions, and either go forth in parties or go
forth all together.

72. There are certainly among you men who would
tarry behind: If a misfortune befalls you, they say: "(Allah) did favour us in
that we were not present among them."

73. But if good fortune comes to
you from Allah, they would be sure to say - as if there had never been Ties of
affection between you and them - "Oh! I wish I had been with them; a fine thing
should I then have made of it!"

74. Let those fight in the cause of
Allah Who sell the life of this world for the hereafter. To him who fighteth in
the cause of Allah,- whether he is slain or gets victory - Soon shall We give
him a reward of great (value).

75. And why should ye not fight in the
cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?-
Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town,
whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect;
and raise for us from thee one who will help!"

76. Those who believe
fight in the cause of Allah, and those who reject Faith Fight in the cause of
Evil: So fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of
Satan.

77. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were told to
hold back their hands (from fight) but establish regular prayers and spend in
regular charity? When (at length) the order for fighting was issued to them,
behold! a section of them feared men as - or even more than - they should have
feared Allah. They said: "Our Lord! Why hast Thou ordered us to fight? Wouldst
Thou not Grant us respite to our (natural) term, near (enough)?" Say: "Short is
the enjoyment of this world: the Hereafter is the best for those who do right:
Never will ye be dealt with unjustly in the very least!

78. "Wherever ye
are, death will find you out, even if ye are in towers built up strong and
high!" If some good befalls them, they say, "This is from Allah.; but if evil,
they say, "This is from thee" (O Prophet). Say: "All things are from Allah." But
what hath come to these people, that they fail to understand a single fact?

79. Whatever good, (O man!) happens to thee, is from Allah. but whatever
evil happens to thee, is from thy (own) soul. and We have sent thee as an
apostle to (instruct) mankind. And enough is Allah for a witness.

80. He
who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah. But if any turn away, We have not sent
thee to watch over their (evil deeds).

81. They have "Obedience" on
their lips; but when they leave thee, a section of them Meditate all night on
things very different from what thou tellest them. But Allah records their
nightly (plots): So keep clear of them, and put thy trust in Allah, and enough
is Allah as a disposer of affairs.

82. Do they not consider the Qur'an
(with care)? Had it been from other Than Allah, they would surely have found
therein Much discrepancy.

83. When there comes to them some matter
touching (Public) safety or fear, they divulge it. If they had only referred it
to the Messenger, or to those charged with authority among them, the proper
investigators would have Tested it from them (direct). Were it not for the Grace
and Mercy of Allah unto you, all but a few of you would have fallen into the
clutches of Satan.

84. Then fight in Allah.s cause - Thou art held
responsible only for thyself - and rouse the believers. It may be that Allah
will restrain the fury of the Unbelievers; for Allah is the strongest in might
and in punishment.

85. Whoever recommends and helps a good cause becomes
a partner therein: And whoever recommends and helps an evil cause, shares in its
burden: And Allah hath power over all things.

86. When a (courteous)
greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or (at
least) of equal courtesy. Allah takes careful account of all things.

87.
Allah. There is no god but He: of a surety He will gather you together against
the Day of Judgment, about which there is no doubt. And whose word can be truer
than Allah.s?

88. Why should ye be divided into two parties about the
Hypocrites? Allah hath upset them for their (evil) deeds. Would ye guide those
whom Allah hath thrown out of the Way? For those whom Allah hath thrown out of
the Way, never shalt thou find the Way.

89. They but wish that ye should
reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take
not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is
forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye
find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks;-

90. Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty
(of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting
you as well as fighting their own people. If Allah had pleased, He could have
given them power over you, and they would have fought you: Therefore if they
withdraw from you but fight you not, and (instead) send you (Guarantees of)
peace, then Allah Hath opened no way for you (to war against them).

91.
Others you will find that wish to gain your confidence as well as that of their
people: Every time they are sent back to temptation, they succumb thereto: if
they withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides
restraining their hands, seize them and slay them wherever ye get them: In their
case We have provided you with a clear argument against them.

92. Never
should a believer kill a believer; but (If it so happens) by mistake,
(Compensation is due): If one (so) kills a believer, it is ordained that he
should free a believing slave, and pay compensation to the deceased's family,
unless they remit it freely. If the deceased belonged to a people at war with
you, and he was a believer, the freeing of a believing slave (Is enough). If he
belonged to a people with whom ye have treaty of Mutual alliance, compensation
should be paid to his family, and a believing slave be freed. For those who find
this beyond their means, (is prescribed) a fast for two months running: by way
of repentance to Allah. for Allah hath all knowledge and all wisdom.

93.
If a man kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell, to abide
therein (For ever): And the wrath and the curse of Allah are upon him, and a
dreadful penalty is prepared for him.

94. O ye who believe! When ye go
abroad in the cause of Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to any one who
offers you a salutation: "Thou art none of a believer!" Coveting the perishable
goods of this life: with Allah are profits and spoils abundant. Even thus were
ye yourselves before, till Allah conferred on you His favours: Therefore
carefully investigate. For Allah is well aware of all that ye do.

95.
Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those
who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons.
Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods
and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) Hath Allah
promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above those
who sit (at home) by a special reward,-

96. Ranks specially bestowed by
Him, and Forgiveness and Mercy. For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

97. When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their
souls, they say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed
Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for
you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in
Hell,- What an evil refuge! -

98. Except those who are (really) weak and
oppressed - men, women, and children - who have no means in their power, nor (a
guide-post) to their way.

99. For these, there is hope that Allah will
forgive: For Allah doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again.

100. He who forsakes his home in the cause of Allah, finds in the earth
Many a refuge, wide and spacious: Should he die as a refugee from home for Allah
and His Messenger, His reward becomes due and sure with Allah. And Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

101. When ye travel through the earth, there is no blame on you if ye
shorten your prayers, for fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the
Unbelievers are unto you open enemies.

102. When thou (O Messenger. art
with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up
(in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their
prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party
come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all
precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your
arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on
you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye
are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah
hath prepared a humiliating punishment.

103. When ye pass
(Congregational) prayers, celebrate Allah.s praises, standing, sitting down, or
lying down on your sides; but when ye are free from danger, set up Regular
Prayers: For such prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.

104. And slacken not in following up the enemy: If ye are suffering
hardships, they are suffering similar hardships; but ye have Hope from Allah,
while they have none. And Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.

105. We
have sent down to thee the Book in truth, that thou mightest judge between men,
as guided by Allah. so be not (used) as an advocate by those who betray their
trust;

106. But seek the forgiveness of Allah. for Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

107. Contend not on behalf of such as
betray their own souls; for Allah loveth not one given to perfidy and crime:

108. They may hide (Their crimes) from men, but they cannot hide (Them)
from Allah, seeing that He is in their midst when they plot by night, in words
that He cannot approve: And Allah Doth compass round all that they do.

109. Ah! These are the sort of men on whose behalf ye may contend in
this world; but who will contend with Allah on their behalf on the Day of
Judgment, or who will carry their affairs through?

110. If any one does
evil or wrongs his own soul but afterwards seeks Allah.s forgiveness, he will
find Allah Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

111. And if any one earns sin.
he earns it against His own soul: for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.

112. But if any one earns a fault or a sin and throws it on to one that
is innocent, He carries (on himself) (Both) a falsehood and a flagrant sin.

113. But for the Grace of Allah to thee and his Mercy, a party of them
would certainly have plotted to lead thee astray. But (in fact) they will only
Lead their own souls astray, and to thee they can do no harm in the least. For
Allah hath sent down to thee the Book and wisdom and taught thee what thou
Knewest not (before): And great is the Grace of Allah unto thee.

114. In
most of their secret talks there is no good: But if one exhorts to a deed of
charity or justice or conciliation between men, (Secrecy is permissible): To him
who does this, seeking the good pleasure of Allah, We shall soon give a reward
of the highest (value).

115. If anyone contends with the Messenger even
after guidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than
that becoming to men of Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has chosen, and
land him in Hell,- what an evil refuge!

116. Allah forgiveth not (The
sin of) joining other gods with Him; but He forgiveth whom He pleaseth other
sins than this: one who joins other gods with Allah, Hath strayed far, far away
(from the right).

117. (The Pagans), leaving Him, call but upon female
deities:They call but upon satan the persistent rebel!

118. Allah did
curse him, but he said: "I will take of Thy servants a portion Marked off;

119. "I will mislead them, and I will create in them false desires; I
will order them to slit the ears of cattle, and to deface the (fair) nature
created by Allah." Whoever, forsaking Allah, takes satan for a friend, hath of a
surety suffered a loss that is manifest.

120. Satan makes them promises,
and creates in them false desires; but satan's promises are nothing but
deception.

121. They (his dupes) will have their dwelling in Hell, and
from it they will find no way of escape.

122. But those who believe and
do deeds of righteousness,- we shall soon admit them to gardens, with rivers
flowing beneath,-to dwell therein for ever. Allah.s promise is the truth, and
whose word can be truer than Allah.s?

123. Not your desires, nor those
of the People of the Book (can prevail): whoever works evil, will be requited
accordingly. Nor will he find, besides Allah, any protector or helper.

124. If any do deeds of righteousness,- be they male or female - and
have faith, they will enter Heaven, and not the least injustice will be done to
them.

125. Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole
self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true in Faith? For
Allah did take Abraham for a friend.

126. But to Allah belong all things
in the heavens and on earth: And He it is that Encompasseth all things.

127. They ask thy instruction concerning the women say: Allah doth
instruct you about them: And (remember) what hath been rehearsed unto you in the
Book, concerning the orphans of women to whom ye give not the portions
prescribed, and yet whom ye desire to marry, as also concerning the children who
are weak and oppressed: that ye stand firm for justice to orphans. There is not
a good deed which ye do, but Allah is well-acquainted therewith.

128. If
a wife fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part, there is no blame on
them if they arrange an amicable settlement between themselves; and such
settlement is best; even though men's souls are swayed by greed. But if ye do
good and practise self-restraint, Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.

129. Ye are never able to be fair and just as between women, even if it
is your ardent desire: But turn not away (from a woman) altogether, so as to
leave her (as it were) hanging (in the air). If ye come to a friendly
understanding, and practise self- restraint, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most
Merciful.

130. But if they disagree (and must part), Allah will provide
abundance for all from His all-reaching bounty: for Allah is He that careth for
all and is Wise.

131. To Allah belong all things in the heavens and on
earth. Verily we have directed the People of the Book before you, and you (o
Muslims) to fear Allah. But if ye deny Him, lo! unto Allah belong all things in
the heavens and on earth, and Allah is free of all wants, worthy of all praise.

132. Yea, unto Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth, and
enough is Allah to carry through all affairs.

133. If it were His will,
He could destroy you, o mankind, and create another race; for He hath power this
to do.

134. If any one desires a reward in this life, in Allah.s (gift)
is the reward (both) of this life and of the hereafter: for Allah is He that
heareth and seeth (all things).

135. O ye who believe! stand out firmly
for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents,
or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best
protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye swerve, and if ye
distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well- acquainted
with all that ye do.

136. O ye who believe! Believe in Allah and His
Messenger, and the scripture which He hath sent to His Messenger and the
scripture which He sent to those before (him). Any who denieth Allah, His
angels, His Books, His Messenger., and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far, far
astray.

137. Those who believe, then reject faith, then believe (again)
and (again) reject faith, and go on increasing in unbelief,- Allah will not
forgive them nor guide them nor guide them on the way.

138. To the
Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for them (but) a grievous
penalty;-

139. Yea, to those who take for friends unbelievers rather
than believers: is it honour they seek among them? Nay,- all honour is with
Allah.

140. Already has He sent you Word in the Book, that when ye hear
the signs of Allah held in defiance and ridicule, ye are not to sit with them
unless they turn to a different theme: if ye did, ye would be like them. For
Allah will collect the hypocrites and those who defy faith - all in Hell:-

141. (These are) the ones who wait and watch about you: if ye do gain a
victory from Allah, they say: "Were we not with you?"- but if the unbelievers
gain a success, they say (to them): "Did we not gain an advantage over you, and
did we not guard you from the believers?" but Allah will judge betwixt you on
the Day of Judgment. And never will Allah grant to the unbelievers a way (to
triumphs) over the believers.

142. The Hypocrites - they think they are
over-reaching Allah, but He will over- reach them: When they stand up to prayer,
they stand without earnestness, to be seen of men, but little do they hold Allah
in remembrance;

143. (They are) distracted in mind even in the midst of
it,- being (sincerely) for neither one group nor for another whom Allah leaves
straying,- never wilt thou find for him the way.

144. O ye who believe!
Take not for friends unbelievers rather than believers: Do ye wish to offer
Allah an open proof against yourselves?

145. The Hypocrites will be in
the lowest depths of the Fire: no helper wilt thou find for them;-

146.
Except for those who repent, mend (their lives) hold fast to Allah, and purify
their religion as in Allah.s sight: if so they will be (numbered) with the
believers. And soon will Allah grant to the believers a reward of immense value.

147. What can Allah gain by your punishment, if ye are grateful and ye
believe? Nay, it is Allah that recogniseth (all good), and knoweth all things.

148. Allah loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public
speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He who heareth and
knoweth all things.

149. Whether ye publish a good deed or conceal it or
cover evil with pardon, verily Allah doth blot out (sins) and hath power (in the
judgment of values).

150. Those who deny Allah and His apostles, and
(those who) wish to separate Allah from His apostles, saying: "We believe in
some but reject others": And (those who) wish to take a course midway,-

151. They are in truth (equally) unbelievers; and we have prepared for
unbelievers a humiliating punishment.

152. To those who believe in Allah
and His apostles and make no distinction between any of the apostles, we shall
soon give their (due) rewards: for Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.

153. The people of the Book ask thee to cause a book to descend to them
from heaven: Indeed they asked Moses for an even greater (miracle), for they
said: "Show us Allah in public," but they were dazed for their presumption, with
thunder and lightning. Yet they worshipped the calf even after clear signs had
come to them; even so we forgave them; and gave Moses manifest proofs of
authority.

154. And for their covenant we raised over them (the towering
height) of Mount (Sinai); and (on another occasion) we said: "Enter the gate
with humility"; and (once again) we commanded them: "Transgress not in the
matter of the sabbath." And we took from them a solemn covenant.

155.
(They have incurred divine displeasure): In that they broke their covenant; that
they rejected the signs of Allah. that they slew the Messengers in defiance of
right; that they said, "Our hearts are the wrappings (which preserve Allah.s
Word; We need no more)";- Nay, Allah hath set the seal on their hearts for their
blasphemy, and little is it they believe;-

156. That they rejected
Faith; that they uttered against Mary a grave false charge;

157. That
they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of
Allah.;- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to
appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no
(certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed
him not:-

158. Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is
Exalted in Power, Wise;-

159. And there is none of the People of the
Book but must believe in him before his death; and on the Day of Judgment he
will be a witness against them;-

160. For the iniquity of the Jews We
made unlawful for them certain (foods) good and wholesome which had been lawful
for them;- in that they hindered many from Allah.s Way;-

161. That they
took usury, though they were forbidden; and that they devoured men's substance
wrongfully;- we have prepared for those among them who reject faith a grievous
punishment.

162. But those among them who are well-grounded in
knowledge, and the believers, believe in what hath been revealed to thee and
what was revealed before thee: And (especially) those who establish regular
prayer and practise regular charity and believe in Allah and in the Last Day: To
them shall We soon give a great reward.

163. We have sent thee
inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and the Messengers after him: we sent
inspiration to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job,
Jonah, Aaron, and solomon, and to David We gave the Psalms.

164. Of some
apostles We have already told thee the story; of others We have not;- and to
Moses Allah spoke direct;-

165. Messenger. who gave good news as well as
warning, that mankind, after (the coming) of the apostles, should have no plea
against Allah. For Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

166. But Allah
beareth witness that what He hath sent unto thee He hath sent from His (own)
knowledge, and the angels bear witness: But enough is Allah for a witness.

167. Those who reject Faith and keep off (men) from the way of Allah,
have verily strayed far, far away from the Path.

168. Those who reject
Faith and do wrong,- Allah will not forgive them nor guide them to any way-

169. Except the way of Hell, to dwell therein for ever. And this to
Allah is easy.

170. O Mankind! The Messenger hath come to you in truth
from Allah. believe in him: It is best for you. But if ye reject Faith, to Allah
belong all things in the heavens and on earth: And Allah is All-knowing,
All-wise.

171. O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your
religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was
(no more than) an apostle of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and
a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His apostles. Say not
"Trinity" : desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah. Glory be
to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the
heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.

172.
Christ disdaineth nor to serve and worship Allah, nor do the angels, those
nearest (to Allah.: those who disdain His worship and are arrogant,-He will
gather them all together unto Himself to (answer).

173. But to those who
believe and do deeds of righteousness, He will give their (due) rewards,- and
more, out of His bounty: But those who are disdainful and arrogant, He will
punish with a grievous penalty; Nor will they find, besides Allah, any to
protect or help them.

174. O mankind! verily there hath come to you a
convincing proof from your Lord: For We have sent unto you a light (that is)
manifest.

175. Then those who believe in Allah, and hold fast to Him,-
soon will He admit them to mercy and grace from Himself, and guide them to
Himself by a straight way.

176. They ask thee for a legal decision. Say:
Allah directs (thus) about those who leave no descendants or ascendants as
heirs. If it is a man that dies, leaving a sister but no child, she shall have
half the inheritance: If (such a deceased was) a woman, who left no child, Her
brother takes her inheritance: If there are two sisters, they shall have
two-thirds of the inheritance (between them): if there are brothers and sisters,
(they share), the male having twice the share of the female. Thus doth Allah
make clear to you (His law), lest ye err. And Allah hath knowledge of all
things.

Surah 5.
Al-Ma’ida
The Table, The Table Spread

1. O ye who believe!
fulfil (all) obligations.

2. Lawful unto you (for food) are all
four-footed animals, with the exceptions named: But animals of the chase are
forbidden while ye are in the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb: for Allah
doth command according to His will and plan.

3. O ye who believe!
Violate not the sanctity of the symbols of Allah, nor of the sacred month, nor
of the animals brought for sacrifice, nor the garlands that mark out such
animals, nor the people resorting to the sacred house, seeking of the bounty and
good pleasure of their Lord. But when ye are clear of the sacred precincts and
of pilgrim garb, ye may hunt and let not the hatred of some people in (once)
shutting you out of the Sacred Mosque lead you to transgression (and hostility
on your part). Help ye one another in righteousness and piety, but help ye not
one another in sin and rancour: fear Allah. for Allah is strict in punishment.

4. Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of
swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah. that
which hath been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong
fall, or by being gored to death; that which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild
animal; unless ye are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is
sacrificed on stone (altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by
raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who reject faith
given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear Me. This day have
I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen
for you Islam as your religion. But if any is forced by hunger, with no
inclination to transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

5. They ask thee what is lawful to them (as food). Say: lawful unto you
are (all) things good and pure: and what ye have taught your trained hunting
animals (to catch) in the manner directed to you by Allah. eat what they catch
for you, but pronounce the name of Allah over it: and fear Allah. for Allah is
swift in taking account.

6. This day are (all) things good and pure made
lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours
is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women
who are believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book, revealed
before your time,- when ye give them their due dowers, and desire chastity, not
lewdness, nor secret intrigues if any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work,
and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all
spiritual good).

7. O ye who believe! when ye prepare for prayer, wash
your faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; Rub your heads (with
water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles. If ye are in a state of ceremonial
impurity, bathe your whole body. But if ye are ill, or on a journey, or one of
you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have been in contact with women, and ye
find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith
your faces and hands, Allah doth not wish to place you in a difficulty, but to
make you clean, and to complete his favour to you, that ye may be grateful.

8. And call in remembrance the favour of Allah unto you, and His
covenant, which He ratified with you, when ye said: "We hear and we obey": And
fear Allah, for Allah knoweth well the secrets of your hearts.

9. O ye
who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let
not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from
justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is
well-acquainted with all that ye do.

10. To those who believe and do
deeds of righteousness hath Allah promised forgiveness and a great reward.

11. Those who reject faith and deny our signs will be companions of
Hell-fire.

12. O ye who believe! Call in remembrance the favour of Allah
unto you when certain men formed the design to stretch out their hands against
you, but ((Allah)) held back their hands from you: so fear Allah. And on Allah
let believers put (all) their trust.

13. Allah did aforetime take a
covenant from the Children of Israel, and we appointed twelve captains among
them. And Allah said: "I am with you: if ye (but) establish regular prayers,
practise regular charity, believe in my apostles, honour and assist them, and
loan to Allah a beautiful loan, verily I will wipe out from you your evils, and
admit you to gardens with rivers flowing beneath; but if any of you, after this,
resisteth faith, he hath truly wandered from the path or rectitude."

14.
But because of their breach of their covenant, We cursed them, and made their
hearts grow hard; they change the words from their (right) places and forget a
good part of the message that was sent them, nor wilt thou cease to find them-
barring a few - ever bent on (new) deceits: but forgive them, and overlook
(their misdeeds): for Allah loveth those who are kind.

15. From those,
too, who call themselves Christians, We did take a covenant, but they forgot a
good part of the message that was sent them: so we estranged them, with enmity
and hatred between the one and the other, to the day of judgment. And soon will
Allah show them what it is they have done.

16. O people of the Book!
There hath come to you our Messenger, revealing to you much that ye used to hide
in the Book, and passing over much (that is now unnecessary). There hath come to
you from Allah a (new) light and a perspicuous Book,-

17. Wherewith
Allah guideth all who seek His good pleasure to ways of peace and safety, and
leadeth them out of darkness, by His will, unto the light,- guideth them to a
path that is straight.

18. In blasphemy indeed are those that say that
Allah is Christ the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against
Allah, if His will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary, his mother, and all
every - one that is on the earth? For to Allah belongeth the dominion of the
heavens and the earth, and all that is between. He createth what He pleaseth.
For Allah hath power over all things."

19. (Both) the Jews and the
Christians say: "We are sons of Allah, and his beloved." Say: "Why then doth He
punish you for your sins? Nay, ye are but men,- of the men he hath created: He
forgiveth whom He pleaseth, and He punisheth whom He pleaseth: and to Allah
belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between:
and unto Him is the final goal (of all)"

20. O People of the Book! Now
hath come unto you, making (things) clear unto you, Our Messenger, after the
break in (the series of) our apostles, lest ye should say: "There came unto us
no bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil)": But now hath come unto
you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil). And Allah hath power
over all things.

21. Remember Moses said to his people: "O my people!
Call in remembrance the favour of Allah unto you, when He produced prophets
among you, made you kings, and gave you what He had not given to any other among
the peoples.

22. "O my people! Enter the holy land which Allah hath
assigned unto you, and turn not back ignominiously, for then will ye be
overthrown, to your own ruin."

23. They said: "O Moses! In this land are
a people of exceeding strength: Never shall we enter it until they leave it: if
(once) they leave, then shall we enter."

24. (But) among (their)
Allah.fearing men were two on whom Allah had bestowed His grace: They said:
"Assault them at the (proper) Gate: when once ye are in, victory will be yours;
But on Allah put your trust if ye have faith."

25. They said: "O Moses!
while they remain there, never shall we be able to enter, to the end of time. Go
thou, and thy Lord, and fight ye two, while we sit here (and watch)."

26. He said: "O my Lord! I have power only over myself and my brother:
so separate us from this rebellious people!"

27. Allah said: "Therefore
will the land be out of their reach for forty years: In distraction will they
wander through the land: But sorrow thou not over these rebellious people.

28. Recite to them the truth of the story of the two sons of Adam.
Behold! they each presented a sacrifice (to Allah.: It was accepted from one,
but not from the other. Said the latter: "Be sure I will slay thee." "Surely,"
said the former, "(Allah) doth accept of the sacrifice of those who are
righteous.

29. "If thou dost stretch thy hand against me, to slay me, it
is not for me to stretch my hand against thee to slay thee: for I do fear Allah,
the cherisher of the worlds.

30. "For me, I intend to let thee draw on
thyself my sin as well as thine, for thou wilt be among the companions of the
fire, and that is the reward of those who do wrong."

31. The (selfish) soul of the other led him to the murder of his brother: he
murdered him, and became (himself) one of the lost ones.

32. Then Allah
sent a raven, who scratched the ground, to show him how to hide the shame of his
brother. "Woe is me!" said he; "Was I not even able to be as this raven, and to
hide the shame of my brother?" then he became full of regrets-

33. On
that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a
person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would
be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them
Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to
commit excesses in the land.

34. The punishment of those who wage war
against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief
through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and
feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this
world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter;

35. Except for
those who repent before they fall into your power: in that case, know that Allah
is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

36. O ye who believe! Do your duty to
Allah, seek the means of approach unto Him, and strive with might and main in
his cause: that ye may prosper.

37. As to those who reject Faith,- if
they had everything on earth, and twice repeated, to give as ransom for the
penalty of the Day of Judgment, it would never be accepted of them, theirs would
be a grievous penalty.

37. Their wish will be to get out of the Fire,
but never will they get out therefrom: their penalty will be one that endures.

38. As to the thief, Male or female, cut off his or her hands: a
punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and Allah is Exalted
in power.

39. But if the thief repents after his crime, and amends his
conduct, Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most
Merciful.

40. Knowest thou not that to Allah (alone) belongeth the
dominion of the heavens and the earth? He punisheth whom He pleaseth, and He
forgiveth whom He pleaseth: and Allah hath power over all things.

41. O
Messenger. let not those grieve thee, who race each other into unbelief:
(whether it be) among those who say "We believe" with their lips but whose
hearts have no faith; or it be among the Jews,- men who will listen to any lie,-
will listen even to others who have never so much as come to thee. They change
the words from their (right) times and places: they say, "If ye are given this,
take it, but if not, beware!" If any one's trial is intended by Allah, thou hast
no authority in the least for him against Allah. For such - it is not Allah.s
will to purify their hearts. For them there is disgrace in this world, and in
the Hereafter a heavy punishment.

42. (They are fond of) listening to
falsehood, of devouring anything forbidden. If they do come to thee, either
judge between them, or decline to interfere. If thou decline, they cannot hurt
thee in the least. If thou judge, judge in equity between them. For Allah loveth
those who judge in equity.

43. But why do they come to thee for
decision, when they have (their own) law before them?- therein is the (plain)
command of Allah. yet even after that, they would turn away. For they are not
(really) People of Faith.

44. It was We who revealed the law (to Moses):
therein was guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews, by
the prophets who bowed (as in Islam) to Allah.s will, by the rabbis and the
doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of Allah.s book, and
they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not
my signs for a miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what
Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers.

45. We
ordained therein for them: "Life for life, eye for eye, nose or nose, ear for
ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds equal for equal." But if any one remits the
retaliation by way of charity, it is an act of atonement for himself. And if any
fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (No better
than) wrong-doers.

46. And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of
Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel:
therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before
him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.

47. Let the
people of the Gospel judge by what Allah hath revealed therein. If any do fail
to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than)
those who rebel.

48. To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming
the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: so judge between
them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging
from the Truth that hath come to thee. To each among you have we prescribed a
law and an open way. If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single
people, but (His plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive as in
a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah. it is He that will show
you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute;

49. And this (He
commands): Judge thou between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not
their vain desires, but beware of them lest they beguile thee from any of that
(teaching) which Allah hath sent down to thee. And if they turn away, be assured
that for some of their crime it is Allah.s purpose to punish them. And truly
most men are rebellious.

50. Do they then seek after a judgment of (the
days of) ignorance? But who, for a people whose faith is assured, can give
better judgment than Allah.

51. O ye who believe! take not the Jews and
the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and
protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship)
is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.

52. Those in whose
hearts is a disease - thou seest how eagerly they run about amongst them,
saying: "We do fear lest a change of fortune bring us disaster." Ah! perhaps
Allah will give (thee) victory, or a decision according to His will. Then will
they repent of the thoughts which they secretly harboured in their hearts.

53. And those who believe will say: "Are these the men who swore their
strongest oaths by Allah, that they were with you?" All that they do will be in
vain, and they will fall into (nothing but) ruin.

54. O ye who believe!
if any from among you turn back from his Faith, soon will Allah produce a people
whom He will love as they will love Him,- lowly with the believers, mighty
against the rejecters, fighting in the way of Allah, and never afraid of the
reproaches of such as find fault. That is the grace of Allah, which He will
bestow on whom He pleaseth. And Allah encompasseth all, and He knoweth all
things.

55. Your (real) friends are (no less than) Allah, His Messenger,
and the (fellowship of) believers,- those who establish regular prayers and
regular charity, and they bow down humbly (in worship).

56. As to those
who turn (for friendship) to Allah, His Messenger, and the (fellowship of)
believers,- it is the fellowship of Allah that must certainly triumph.

57. O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take
your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among those who received the
Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye Allah, if ye
have faith (indeed).

58. When ye proclaim your call to prayer they take
it (but) as mockery and sport; that is because they are a people without
understanding.

59. Say: "O people of the Book! Do ye disapprove of us
for no other reason than that we believe in Allah, and the revelation that hath
come to us and that which came before (us), and (perhaps) that most of you are
rebellious and disobedient?"

60. Say: "Shall I point out to you
something much worse than this, (as judged) by the treatment it received from
Allah. those who incurred the curse of Allah and His wrath, those of whom some
He transformed into apes and swine, those who worshipped evil;- these are (many
times) worse in rank, and far more astray from the even path!"

61. When
they come to thee, they say: "We believe": but in fact they enter with a mind
against Faith, and they go out with the same but Allah knoweth fully all that
they hide.

62. Many of them dost thou see, racing each other in sin and
rancour, and their eating of things forbidden. Evil indeed are the things that
they do.

63. Why do not the rabbis and the doctors of Law forbid them
from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things forbidden? Evil
indeed are their works.

64. The Jews say: "(Allah)'s hand is tied up."
Be their hands tied up and be they accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay,
both His hands are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (of His bounty)
as He pleaseth. But the revelation that cometh to thee from Allah increaseth in
most of them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. Amongst them we have
placed enmity and hatred till the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the
fire of war, Allah doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief on
earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief.

65. If only the
People of the Book had believed and been righteous, We should indeed have
blotted out their iniquities and admitted them to gardens of bliss.

66.
If only they had stood fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all the revelation that
was sent to them from their Lord, they would have enjoyed happiness from every
side. There is from among them a party on the right course: but many of them
follow a course that is evil.

67. O Messenger. proclaim the (message)
which hath been sent to thee from thy Lord. If thou didst not, thou wouldst not
have fulfilled and proclaimed His mission. And Allah will defend thee from men
(who mean mischief). For Allah guideth not those who reject Faith.

68.
Say: "O People of the Book! ye have no ground to stand upon unless ye stand fast
by the Law, the Gospel, and all the revelation that has come to you from your
Lord." It is the revelation that cometh to thee from thy Lord, that increaseth
in most of them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. But sorrow thou not
over (these) people without Faith.

69. Those who believe (in the
Qur'an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians and the
Christians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness,-
on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

70. We took the
covenant of the Children of Israel and sent them apostles, every time, there
came to them an apostle with what they themselves desired not - some (of these)
they called impostors, and some they (go so far as to) slay.

71. They thought there would be no trial (or punishment); so they became
blind and deaf; yet Allah (in mercy) turned to them; yet again many of them
became blind and deaf. But Allah sees well all that they do.

72. They do
blaspheme who say: "(Allah) is Christ the son of Mary." But said Christ: "O
Children of Israel! worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Whoever joins other
gods with Allah,- Allah will forbid him the garden, and the Fire will be his
abode. There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.

73. They do
blaspheme who say: Allah is one of three in a Trinity: for there is no god
except One Allah. If they desist not from their word (of blasphemy), verily a
grievous penalty will befall the blasphemers among them.

74. Why turn
they not to Allah, and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most
Merciful.

75. Christ the son of Mary was no more than an apostle; many
were the apostles that passed away before him. His mother was a woman of truth.
They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how Allah doth make His signs clear
to them; yet see in what ways they are deluded away from the truth!

76.
Say: "Will ye worship, besides Allah, something which hath no power either to
harm or benefit you? But Allah,- He it is that heareth and knoweth all things."

77. Say: "O people of the Book! exceed not in your religion the bounds
(of what is proper), trespassing beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires
of people who went wrong in times gone by,- who misled many, and strayed
(themselves) from the even way.

78. Curses were pronounced on those
among the Children of Israel who rejected Faith, by the tongue of David and of
Jesus the son of Mary: because they disobeyed and persisted in excesses.

79. Nor did they (usually) forbid one another the iniquities which they
committed: evil indeed were the deeds which they did.

80. Thou seest
many of them turning in friendship to the Unbelievers. Evil indeed are (the
works) which their souls have sent forward before them (with the result), that
Allah.s wrath is on them, and in torment will they abide.

81. If only
they had believed in Allah, in the Messenger, and in what hath been revealed to
him, never would they have taken them for friends and protectors, but most of
them are rebellious wrong-doers.

82. Strongest among men in enmity to
the believers wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love
to the believers wilt thou find those who say, "We are Christians": because
amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world,
and they are not arrogant.

83. And when they listen to the revelation
received by the Messenger, thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for
they recognise the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; write us down among
the witnesses.

84. "What cause can we have not to believe in Allah and
the truth which has come to us, seeing that we long for our Lord to admit us to
the company of the righteous?"

85. And for this their prayer hath Allah
rewarded them with gardens, with rivers flowing underneath,- their eternal home.
Such is the recompense of those who do good.

86. But those who reject
Faith and belie our Signs,- they shall be companions of Hell-fire.

87. O
ye who believe! make not unlawful the good things which Allah hath made lawful
for you, but commit no excess: for Allah loveth not those given to excess.

88. Eat of the things which Allah hath provided for you, lawful and
good; but fear Allah, in Whom ye believe.

89. Allah will not call you to
account for what is futile in your oaths, but He will call you to account for
your deliberate oaths: for expiation, feed ten indigent persons, on a scale of
the average for the food of your families; or clothe them; or give a slave his
freedom. If that is beyond your means, fast for three days. That is the
expiation for the oaths ye have sworn. But keep to your oaths. Thus doth Allah
make clear to you His signs, that ye may be grateful.

90. O ye who
believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by)
arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination),
that ye may prosper.

91. Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and
hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the
remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?

92.
Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and beware (of evil): if ye do turn back,
know ye that it is Our Messenger.s duty to proclaim (the message) in the
clearest manner.

93. On those who believe and do deeds of righteousness
there is no blame for what they ate (in the past), when they guard themselves
from evil, and believe, and do deeds of righteousness,- (or) again, guard
themselves from evil and believe,- (or) again, guard themselves from evil and do
good. For Allah loveth those who do good.

94. O ye who believe! Allah
doth but make a trial of you in a little matter of game well within reach of
your hands and your lances, that He may test who feareth him unseen: any who
transgress thereafter, will have a grievous penalty.

95. O ye who
believe! Kill not game while in the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb. If any
of you doth so intentionally, the compensation is an offering, brought to the
Ka'ba, of a domestic animal equivalent to the one he killed, as adjudged by two
just men among you; or by way of atonement, the feeding of the indigent; or its
equivalent in fasts: that he may taste of the penalty of his deed. Allah
forgives what is past: for repetition Allah will exact from him the penalty. For
Allah is Exalted, and Lord of Retribution.

96. Lawful to you is the
pursuit of water-game and its use for food,- for the benefit of yourselves and
those who travel; but forbidden is the pursuit of land-game;- as long as ye are
in the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb. And fear Allah, to Whom ye shall be
gathered back.

97. Allah made the Ka'ba, the Sacred House, an asylum of
security for men, as also the Sacred Months, the animals for offerings, and the
garlands that mark them: That ye may know that Allah hath knowledge of what is
in the heavens and on earth and that Allah is well acquainted with all things.

98. Know ye that Allah is strict in punishment and that Allah is
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

99. The Messenger.s duty is but to
proclaim (the message). But Allah knoweth all that ye reveal and ye conceal.

100. Say: "Not equal are things that are bad and things that are good,
even though the abundance of the bad may dazzle thee; so fear Allah, O ye that
understand; that (so) ye may prosper."

101. O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which, if made plain
to you, may cause you trouble. But if ye ask about things when the Qur'an is
being revealed, they will be made plain to you, Allah will forgive those: for
Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most Forbearing.

102. Some people before you
did ask such questions, and on that account lost their faith.

103. It
was not Allah who instituted (superstitions like those of) a slit-ear she-
camel, or a she-camel let loose for free pasture, or idol sacrifices for
twin-births in animals, or stallion-camels freed from work: It is blasphemers
who invent a lie against Allah. but most of them lack wisdom.

104. When
it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed; come to the Messenger.:
They say: "Enough for us are the ways we found our fathers following." what!
even though their fathers were void of knowledge and guidance?

105. O ye
who believe! Guard your own souls: If ye follow (right) guidance, no hurt can
come to you from those who stray. the goal of you all is to Allah. it is He that
will show you the truth of all that ye do.

106. O ye who believe! When
death approaches any of you, (take) witnesses among yourselves when making
bequests,- two just men of your own (brotherhood) or others from outside if ye
are journeying through the earth, and the chance of death befalls you (thus). If
ye doubt (their truth), detain them both after prayer, and let them both swear
by Allah. "We wish not in this for any worldly gain, even though the
(beneficiary) be our near relation: we shall hide not the evidence before Allah.
if we do, then behold! the sin be upon us!"

107. But if it gets known
that these two were guilty of the sin (of perjury), let two others stand forth
in their places,- nearest in kin from among those who claim a lawful right: let
them swear by Allah. "We affirm that our witness is truer than that of those
two, and that we have not trespassed (beyond the truth): if we did, behold! the
wrong be upon us!"

108. That is most suitable: that they may give the
evidence in its true nature and shape, or else they would fear that other oaths
would be taken after their oaths. But fear Allah, and listen (to His counsel):
for Allah guideth not a rebellious people:

109. One day will Allah
gather the apostles together, and ask: "What was the response ye received (from
men to your teaching)?" They will say: "We have no knowledge: it is Thou Who
knowest in full all that is hidden."

110. Then will Allah say: "O Jesus
the son of Mary! Recount My favour to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I
strengthened thee with the holy spirit, so that thou didst speak to the people
in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught thee the Book and Wisdom, the Law
and the Gospel and behold! thou makest out of clay, as it were, the figure of a
bird, by My leave, and thou breathest into it and it becometh a bird by My
leave, and thou healest those born blind, and the lepers, by My leave. And
behold! thou bringest forth the dead by My leave. And behold! I did restrain the
Children of Israel from (violence to) thee when thou didst show them the clear
Signs, and the unbelievers among them said: 'This is nothing but evident magic.'

111. Behold! the disciples, said: "O Jesus the son of Mary! can thy Lord
send down to us a table set (with viands) from heaven?" Said Jesus: "Fear Allah,
if ye have faith."

112. "And behold! I inspired the disciples to have
faith in Me and Mine Messenger. they said, 'We have faith, and do thou bear
witness that we bow to Allah as Muslims'".

113. They said: "We only wish
to eat thereof and satisfy our hearts, and to know that thou hast indeed told us
the truth; and that we ourselves may be witnesses to the miracle."

114.
Said Jesus the son of Mary: "O Allah our Lord! Send us from heaven a table set
(with viands), that there may be for us - for the first and the last of us - a
solemn festival and a sign from thee; and provide for our sustenance, for thou
art the best Sustainer (of our needs)."

115. Allah said: "I will send it
down unto you: But if any of you after that resisteth faith, I will punish him
with a penalty such as I have not inflicted on any one among all the peoples."

116. And behold! Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Didst thou
say unto men, worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of Allah.?" He will
say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said
such a thing, thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my
heart, Thou I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is
hidden.

117. "Never said I to them aught except what Thou didst command
me to say, to wit, 'worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord'; and I was a witness
over them whilst I dwelt amongst them; when Thou didst take me up Thou wast the
Watcher over them, and Thou art a witness to all things.

118. "If Thou
dost punish them, they are Thy servant: If Thou dost forgive them, Thou art the
Exalted in power, the Wise."

119. Allah will say: "This is a day on
which the truthful will profit from their truth: theirs are gardens, with rivers
flowing beneath,- their eternal Home: Allah well-pleased with them, and they
with Allah. That is the great salvation, (the fulfilment of all desires).

120. To Allah doth belong the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and
all that is therein, and it is He Who hath power over all things.

Surah 6.
Al-An‘am
Cattle, Livestock

1. Praise be Allah, Who created
the heavens and the earth, and made the darkness and the light. Yet those who
reject Faith hold (others) as equal, with their Guardian-Lord.

2. He it
is created you from clay, and then decreed a stated term (for you). And there is
in His presence another determined term; yet ye doubt within yourselves!

3. And He is Allah in the heavens and on earth. He knoweth what ye hide,
and what ye reveal, and He knoweth the (recompense) which ye earn (by your
deeds).

4. But never did a single one of the signs of their Lord reach
them, but they turned away therefrom.

5. And now they reject the truth
when it reaches them: but soon shall they learn the reality of what they used to
mock at.

6. See they not how many of those before them We did destroy?-
generations We had established on the earth, in strength such as We have not
given to you - for whom We poured out rain from the skies in abundance, and gave
(fertile) streams flowing beneath their (feet): yet for their sins We destroyed
them, and raised in their wake fresh generations (to succeed them).

7.
If We had sent unto thee a written (message) on parchment, so that they could
touch it with their hands, the Unbelievers would have been sure to say: "This is
nothing but obvious magic!"

8. They say: "Why is not an angel sent down
to him?" If we did send down an angel, the matter would be settled at once, and
no respite would be granted them.

9. If We had made it an angel, We
should have sent him as a man, and We should certainly have caused them
confusion in a matter which they have already covered with confusion.

10. Mocked were (many) apostles before thee; but their scoffers were
hemmed in by the thing that they mocked.

11. Say: "Travel through the
earth and see what was the end of those who rejected Truth."

12. Say:
"To whom belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth?" Say: "To Allah. He
hath inscribed for Himself (the rule of) Mercy. That He will gather you together
for the Day of Judgment, there is no doubt whatever. It is they who have lost
their own souls, that will not believe.

13. To him belongeth all that
dwelleth (or lurketh) in the night and the day. For he is the one who heareth
and knoweth all things."

14. Say: "Shall I take for my protector any
other than Allah, the Maker of the heavens and the earth? And He it is that
feedeth but is not fed." Say: "Nay! but I am commanded to be the first of those
who bow to Allah (in Islam), and be not thou of the company of those who join
gods with Allah."

15. Say: "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have
fear of the penalty of a Mighty Day.

16. "On that day, if the penalty is
averted from any, it is due to Allah.s mercy; And that would be (Salvation), the
obvious fulfilment of all desire.

17. "If Allah touch thee with
affliction, none can remove it but He; if He touch thee with happiness, He hath
power over all things.

18. "He is the irresistible, (watching) from
above over His worshippers; and He is the Wise, acquainted with all things."

19. Say: "What thing is most weighty in evidence?" Say: "(Allah) is
witness between me and you; This Qur'an hath been revealed to me by inspiration,
that I may warn you and all whom it reaches. Can ye possibly bear witness that
besides Allah there is another Allah." Say: "Nay! I cannot bear witness!" Say:
"But in truth He is the one Allah, and I truly am innocent of (your blasphemy
of) joining others with Him."

20. Those to whom We have given the Book
know this as they know their own sons. Those who have lost their own souls
refuse therefore to believe.

21. Who doth more wrong than he who
inventeth a lie against Allah or rejecteth His sings? But verily the wrong-doers
never shall prosper.

22. One day shall We gather them all together: We
shall say to those who ascribed partners (to Us): "Where are the partners whom
ye (invented and) talked about?"

23. There will then be (left) no
subterfuge for them but to say: "By Allah our Lord, we were not those who joined
gods with Allah."

24. Behold! how they lie against their own souls! But
the (lie) which they invented will leave them in the lurch.

25. Of them
there are some who (pretend to) listen to thee; but We have thrown veils on
their hearts, So they understand it not, and deafness in their ears; if they saw
every one of the signs, not they will believe in them; in so much that when they
come to thee, they (but) dispute with thee; the Unbelievers say: "These are
nothing but tales of the ancients."

26. Others they keep away from it,
and themselves they keep away; but they only destroy their own souls, and they
perceive it not.

27. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted
with the Fire! They will say: "Would that we were but sent back! Then would we
not reject the signs of our Lord, but would be amongst those who believe!"

28. Yea, in their own (eyes) will become manifest what before they
concealed. But if they were returned, they would certainly relapse to the things
they were forbidden, for they are indeed liars.

29. And they (sometimes)
say: "There is nothing except our life on this earth, and never shall we be
raised up again."

30. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted
with their Lord! He will say: "Is not this the truth?" They will say: "Yea, by
our Lord!" He will say: "Taste ye then the penalty, because ye rejected Faith."

31. Lost indeed are they who treat it as a falsehood that they must meet
Allah,- until on a sudden the hour is on them, and they say: "Ah! woe unto us
that we took no thought of it"; for they bear their burdens on their backs, and
evil indeed are the burdens that they bear?

32. What is the life of this
world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the hereafter, for those
who are righteous. Will ye not then understand?

33. We know indeed the
grief which their words do cause thee: It is not thee they reject: it is the
signs of Allah, which the wicked contemn.

34. Rejected were the apostles
before thee: with patience and constancy they bore their rejection and their
wrongs, until Our aid did reach them: there is none that can alter the words
(and decrees) of Allah. Already hast thou received some account of those
apostles.

35. If their spurning is ####### thy mind, yet if thou wert
able to seek a tunnel in the ground or a ladder to the skies and bring them a
sign,- (what good?). If it were Allah.s will, He could gather them together unto
true guidance: so be not thou amongst those who are swayed by ignorance (and
impatience)!

36. Those who listen (in truth), be sure, will accept: as
to the dead, Allah will raise them up; then will they be turned unto Him.

37. They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say:
"(Allah) hath certainly power to send down a sign: but most of them understand
not.

38. There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being
that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have
we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the
end.

39. Those who reject our sings are deaf and dumb,- in the midst of
darkness profound: whom Allah willeth, He leaveth to wander: whom He willeth, He
placeth on the way that is straight.

40. Say: "Think ye to yourselves,
if there come upon you the wrath of Allah, or the Hour (that ye dread), would ye
then call upon other than Allah.- (reply) if ye are truthful!

41. "Nay,-
On Him would ye call, and if it be His will, He would remove (the distress)
which occasioned your call upon Him, and ye would forget (the false gods) which
ye join with Him!"

42. Before thee We sent (apostles) to many nations,
and We afflicted the nations with suffering and adversity, that they might learn
humility.

43. When the suffering reached them from us, why then did they
not learn humility? On the contrary their hearts became hardened, and Satan made
their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them.

44. But when they forgot the
warning they had received, We opened to them the gates of all (good) things,
until, in the midst of their enjoyment of Our gifts, on a sudden, We called them
to account, when lo! they were plunged in despair!

45. Of the
wrong-doers the last remnant was cut off. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher of
the worlds.

46. Say: "Think ye, if Allah took away your hearing and your
sight, and sealed up your hearts, who - a god other than Allah - could restore
them to you?" See how We explain the signs by various (symbols); yet they turn
aside.

47. Say: "Think ye, if the punishment of Allah comes to you,
whether suddenly or openly, will any be destroyed except those who do wrong?

48. We send the apostles only to give good news and to warn: so those
who believe and mend (their lives),- upon them shall be no fear, nor shall they
grieve.

49. But those who reject our signs,- them shall punishment
touch, for that they ceased not from transgressing.

50. Say: "I tell you
not that with me are the treasures of Allah, nor do I know what is hidden, nor
do I tell you I am an angel. I but follow what is revealed to me." Say: "can the
blind be held equal to the seeing?" Will ye then consider not

51. Give this warning to those in whose (hearts) is the fear that they will
be brought (to judgment) before their Lord: except for Him they will have no
protector nor intercessor: that they may guard (against evil).

52. Send
not away those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His face. In
naught art thou accountable for them, and in naught are they accountable for
thee, that thou shouldst turn them away, and thus be (one) of the unjust.

53. Thus did We try some of them by comparison with others, that they
should say: "Is it these then that Allah hath favoured from amongst us?" Doth
not Allah know best those who are grateful?

54. When those come to thee
who believe in Our signs, Say: "Peace be on you: Your Lord hath inscribed for
Himself (the rule of) mercy: verily, if any of you did evil in ignorance, and
thereafter repented, and amend (his conduct), lo! He is Oft- forgiving, Most
Merciful.

55. Thus do We explain the signs in detail: that the way of
the sinners may be shown up.

56. Say: "I am forbidden to worship those -
others than Allah - whom ye call upon." Say: "I will not follow your wain
desires: If I did, I would stray from the path, and be not of the company of
those who receive guidance."

57. Say: "For me, I (work) on a clear sign
from my Lord, but ye reject Him. What ye would see hastened, is not in my power.
The command rests with none but Allah. He declares the truth, and He is the best
of judges."

58. Say: "If what ye would see hastened were in my power,
the matter would be settled at once between you and me. But Allah knoweth best
those who do wrong."

59. With Him are the keys of the unseen, the
treasures that none knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is on the earth
and in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: there is not a
grain in the darkness (or depths) of the earth, nor anything fresh or dry (green
or withered), but is (inscribed) in a record clear (to those who can read).

60. It is He who doth take your souls by night, and hath knowledge of
all that ye have done by day: by day doth He raise you up again; that a term
appointed be fulfilled; In the end unto Him will be your return; then will He
show you the truth of all that ye did.

61. He is the irresistible,
(watching) from above over His worshippers, and He sets guardians over you. At
length, when death approaches one of you, Our angels take his soul, and they
never fail in their duty.

62. Then are men returned unto Allah, their
protector, the (only) reality: Is not His the command? and He is the swiftest in
taking account.

63. Say: "Who is it that delivereth you from the dark
recesses of land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror:
'If He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our
gratitude'.?"

64. Say "It is Allah that delivereth you from these and
all (other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"

65. Say: "He
hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with
confusion in party strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance - each from
the other." See how We explain the signs by various (symbols); that they may
understand.

66. But thy people reject this, though it is the truth. Say:
"Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs;

67. For
every message is a limit of time, and soon shall ye know it."

68. When
thou seest men engaged in vain discourse about Our signs, turn away from them
unless they turn to a different theme. If Satan ever makes thee forget, then
after recollection, sit not thou in the company of those who do wrong.

69. On their account no responsibility falls on the righteous, but
(their duty) is to remind them, that they may (learn to) fear Allah.

70.
Leave alone those who take their religion to be mere play and amusement, and are
deceived by the life of this world. But proclaim (to them) this (truth): that
every soul delivers itself to ruin by its own acts: it will find for itself no
protector or intercessor except Allah. if it offered every ransom, (or
reparation), none will be accepted: such is (the end of) those who deliver
themselves to ruin by their own acts: they will have for drink (only) boiling
water, and for punishment, one most grievous: for they persisted in rejecting
Allah.

71. Say: "Shall we indeed call on others besides Allah,- things
that can do us neither good nor harm,- and turn on our heels after receiving
guidance from Allah. - like one whom the evil ones have made into a fool,
wandering bewildered through the earth, his friends calling, come to us',
(vainly) guiding him to the path." Say: "(Allah)'s guidance is the (only)
guidance, and we have been directed to submit ourselves to the Lord of the
worlds;-

72. "To establish regular prayers and to fear Allah. for it is
to Him that we shall be gathered together."

73. It is He who created the
heavens and the earth in true (proportions): the day He saith, "Be," behold! it
is. His word is the truth. His will be the dominion the day the trumpet will be
blown. He knoweth the unseen as well as that which is open. For He is the Wise,
well acquainted (with all things).

74. Lo! Abraham said to his father
Azar: "Takest thou idols for gods? For I see thee and thy people in manifest
error."

75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
heavens and the earth, that he might (with understanding) have certitude.

76. When the night covered him over, He saw a star: He said: "This is my
Lord." But when it set, He said: "I love not those that set."

77. When
he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: "This is my Lord." But when the
moon set, He said: "unless my Lord guide me, I shall surely be among those who
go astray."

78. When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: "This
is my Lord; this is the greatest (of all)." But when the sun set, he said: "O my
people! I am indeed free from your (guilt) of giving partners to Allah.

79. "For me, I have set my face, firmly and truly, towards Him Who
created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah."

80. His people disputed with him. He said: "(Come) ye to dispute with
me, about Allah, when He (Himself) hath guided me? I fear not (the beings) ye
associate with Allah. Unless my Lord willeth, (nothing can happen). My Lord
comprehendeth in His knowledge all things. Will ye not (yourselves) be
admonished?

81. "How should I fear (the beings) ye associate with Allah,
when ye fear not to give partners to Allah without any warrant having been given
to you? Which of (us) two parties hath more right to security? (tell me) if ye
know.

82. "It is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with
wrong - that are (truly) in security, for they are on (right) guidance."

83. That was the reasoning about Us, which We gave to Abraham (to use)
against his people: We raise whom We will, degree after degree: for thy Lord is
full of wisdom and knowledge.

84. We gave him Isaac and Jacob: all
(three) guided: and before him, We guided Noah, and among his progeny, David,
Solomon, Job, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron: thus do We reward those who do good:

85. And Zakariya and John, and Jesus and Elias: all in the ranks of the
righteous:

86. And Isma'il and Elisha, and Jonas, and Lot: and to all We
gave favour above the nations:

87. (To them) and to their fathers, and
progeny and brethren: We chose them, and we guided them to a straight way.

88. This is the guidance of Allah. He giveth that guidance to whom He
pleaseth, of His worshippers. If they were to join other gods with Him, all that
they did would be vain for them.

89. These were the men to whom We gave
the Book, and authority, and prophethood: if these (their descendants) reject
them, Behold! We shall entrust their charge to a new people who reject them not.

90. Those were the (prophets) who received Allah.s guidance: Copy the
guidance they received; Say: "No reward for this do I ask of you: This is no
less than a message for the nations."

91. No just estimate of Allah do
they make when they say: "Nothing doth Allah send down to man (by way of
revelation)" Say: "Who then sent down the Book which Moses brought?- a light and
guidance to man: But ye make it into (separate) sheets for show, while ye
conceal much (of its contents): therein were ye taught that which ye knew not-
neither ye nor your fathers." Say: "(Allah) (sent it down)": Then leave them to
plunge in vain discourse and trifling.

92. And this is a Book which We
have sent down, bringing blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came
before it: that thou mayest warn the mother of cities and all around her. Those
who believe in the Hereafter believe in this (Book), and they are constant in
guarding their prayers.

93. Who can be more wicked than one who
inventeth a lie against Allah, or saith, "I have received inspiration," when he
hath received none, or (again) who saith, "I can reveal the like of what Allah
hath revealed"? If thou couldst but see how the wicked (do fare) in the flood of
confusion at death! - the angels stretch forth their hands, (saying),"Yield up
your souls: this day shall ye receive your reward,- a penalty of shame, for that
ye used to tell lies against Allah, and scornfully to reject of His signs!"

94. "And behold! ye come to us bare and alone as We created you for the
first time: ye have left behind you all (the favours) which We bestowed on you:
We see not with you your intercessors whom ye thought to be partners in your
affairs: so now all relations between you have been cut off, and your (pet)
fancies have left you in the lurch!"

95. It is Allah Who causeth the
seed-grain and the date-stone to split and sprout. He causeth the living to
issue from the dead, and He is the one to cause the dead to issue from the
living. That is Allah. then how are ye deluded away from the truth?

96.
He it is that cleaveth the day-break (from the dark): He makes the night for
rest and tranquillity, and the sun and moon for the reckoning (of time): Such is
the judgment and ordering of (Him), the Exalted in Power, the Omniscient.

97. It is He Who maketh the stars (as beacons) for you, that ye may
guide yourselves, with their help, through the dark spaces of land and sea: We
detail Our signs for people who know.

98. It is He Who hath produced you
from a single person: here is a place of sojourn and a place of departure: We
detail Our signs for people who understand.

99. It is He Who sendeth
down rain from the skies: with it We produce vegetation of all kinds: from some
We produce green (crops), out of which We produce grain, heaped up (at harvest);
out of the date-palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters of dates
hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of grapes, and olives, and
pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety): when they begin
to bear fruit, feast your eyes with the fruit and the ripeness thereof. Behold!
in these things there are signs for people who believe.

100. Yet they
make the Jinns equals with Allah, though Allah did create the Jinns; and they
falsely, having no knowledge, attribute to Him sons and daughters. Praise and
glory be to Him! (for He is) above what they attribute to Him!

101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: How can He
have a son when He hath no consort? He created all things, and He hath full
knowledge of all things.

102. That is Allah, your Lord! there is no god
but He, the Creator of all things: then worship ye Him: and He hath power to
dispose of all affairs.

103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is
over all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all
things.

104. "Now have come to you, from your Lord, proofs (to open your
eyes): if any will see, it will be for (the good of) his own soul; if any will
be blind, it will be to his own (harm): I am not (here) to watch over your
doings."

105. Thus do we explain the signs by various (symbols): that
they may say, "Thou hast taught (us) diligently," and that We may make the
matter clear to those who know.

106. Follow what thou art taught by
inspiration from thy Lord: there is no god but He: and turn aside from those who
join gods with Allah.

107. If it had been Allah.s plan, they would not
have taken false gods: but We made thee not one to watch over their doings, nor
art thou set over them to dispose of their affairs.

108. Revile not ye
those whom they call upon besides Allah, lest they out of spite revile Allah in
their ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each people its own doings. In
the end will they return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of
all that they did.

109. They swear their strongest oaths by Allah, that
if a (special) sign came to them, by it they would believe. Say: "Certainly
(all) signs are in the power of Allah. but what will make you (Muslims) realise
that (even) if (special) signs came, they will not believe."?

110. We
(too) shall turn to (confusion) their hearts and their eyes, even as they
refused to believe in this in the first instance: We shall leave them in their
trespasses, to wander in distraction.

111. Even if We did send unto them
angels, and the dead did speak unto them, and We gathered together all things
before their very eyes, they are not the ones to believe, unless it is in
Allah.s plan. But most of them ignore (the truth).

112. Likewise did We
make for every Messenger an enemy,- evil ones among men and jinns, inspiring
each other with flowery discourses by way of deception. If thy Lord had so
planned, they would not have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone.

113. To such (deceit) let the hearts of those incline, who have no faith
in the hereafter: let them delight in it, and let them earn from it what they
may.

114. Say: "Shall I seek for judge other than Allah. - when He it is
Who hath sent unto you the Book, explained in detail." They know full well, to
whom We have given the Book, that it hath been sent down from thy Lord in truth.
Never be then of those who doubt.

115. The word of thy Lord doth find
its fulfilment in truth and in justice: None can change His words: for He is the
one who heareth and knoweth all.

116. Wert thou to follow the common run
of those on earth, they will lead thee away from the way of Allah. They follow
nothing but conjecture: they do nothing but lie.

117. Thy Lord knoweth
best who strayeth from His way: He knoweth best who they are that receive His
guidance.

118. So eat of (meats) on which Allah.s name hath been
pronounced, if ye have faith in His signs.

119. Why should ye not eat of
(meats) on which Allah.s name hath been pronounced, when He hath explained to
you in detail what is forbidden to you - except under compulsion of necessity?
But many do mislead (men) by their appetites unchecked by knowledge. Thy Lord
knoweth best those who transgress.

120. Eschew all sin, open or secret:
those who earn sin will get due recompense for their "earnings."

121.
Eat not of (meats) on which Allah.s name hath not been pronounced: That would be
impiety. But the evil ones ever inspire their friends to contend with you if ye
were to obey them, ye would indeed be Pagans.

122. Can he who was dead,
to whom We gave life, and a light whereby he can walk amongst men, be like him
who is in the depths of darkness, from which he can never come out? Thus to
those without faith their own deeds seem pleasing.

123. Thus have We
placed leaders in every town, its wicked men, to plot (and burrow) therein: but
they only plot against their own souls, and they perceive it not.

124.
When there comes to them a sign (from Allah., They say: "We shall not believe
until we receive one (exactly) like those received by Allah.s apostles." Allah
knoweth best where (and how) to carry out His mission. Soon will the wicked be
overtaken by humiliation before Allah, and a severe punishment, for all their
plots.

125. Those whom Allah (in His plan) willeth to guide,- He openeth
their breast to Islam; those whom He willeth to leave straying,- He maketh their
breast close and constricted, as if they had to climb up to the skies: thus doth
Allah (heap) the penalty on those who refuse to believe.

126. This is
the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed the signs for those who
receive admonition.

127. For them will be a home of peace in the
presence of their Lord: He will be their friend, because they practised
(righteousness).

128. One day will He gather them all together, (and
say): "O ye assembly of Jinns! Much (toll) did ye take of men." Their friends
amongst men will say: "Our Lord! we made profit from each other: but (alas!) we
reached our term - which thou didst appoint for us." He will say: "The Fire be
your dwelling-place: you will dwell therein for ever, except as Allah willeth."
for thy Lord is full of wisdom and knowledge.

129. Thus do we make the
wrong-doers turn to each other, because of what they earn.

130. "O ye
assembly of Jinns and men! came there not unto you apostles from amongst you,
setting forth unto you My signs, and warning you of the meeting of this Day of
yours?" They will say: "We bear witness against ourselves." It was the life of
this world that deceived them. So against themselves will they bear witness that
they rejected Faith.

131. (The apostles were sent) thus, for thy Lord
would not destroy for their wrong-doing men's habitations whilst their occupants
were unwarned.

132. To all are degrees (or ranks) according to their
deeds: for thy Lord is not unmindful of anything that they do.

133. Thy
Lord is self-sufficient, full of Mercy: if it were His will, He could destroy
you, and in your place appoint whom He will as your successors, even as He
raised you up from the posterity of other people.

134. All that hath
been promised unto you will come to pass: nor can ye frustrate it (in the least
bit).

135. Say: "O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part):
soon will ye know who it is whose end will be (best) in the Hereafter: certain
it is that the wrong- doers will not prosper."

136. Out of what Allah
hath produced in abundance in tilth and in cattle, they assigned Him a share:
they say, according to their fancies: "This is for Allah, and this" - for our
"partners"! but the share of their" partners "reacheth not Allah, whilst the
share of Allah reacheth their "partners" ! evil (and unjust) is their
assignment!

137. Even so, in the eyes of most of the pagans, their
"partners" made alluring the slaughter of their children, in order to lead them
to their own destruction, and cause confusion in their religion. If Allah had
willed, they would not have done so: But leave alone them and their inventions.

138. And they say that such and such cattle and crops are taboo, and
none should eat of them except those whom - so they say - We wish; further,
there are cattle forbidden to yoke or burden, and cattle on which, (at
slaughter), the name of Allah is not pronounced; - inventions against Allah.s
name: soon will He requite them for their inventions.

139. They say:
"What is in the wombs of such and such cattle is specially reserved (for food)
for our men, and forbidden to our women; but if it is still-born, then all have
share therein. For their (false) attribution (of superstitions to Allah., He
will soon punish them: for He is full of wisdom and knowledge.

140. Lost
are those who slay their children, from folly, without knowledge, and forbid
food which Allah hath provided for them, inventing (lies) against Allah. They
have indeed gone astray and heeded no guidance.

141. It is He Who
produceth gardens, with trellises and without, and dates, and tilth with produce
of all kinds, and olives and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in
variety): eat of their fruit in their season, but render the dues that are
proper on the day that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for
Allah loveth not the wasters.

142. Of the cattle are some for burden and
some for meat: eat what Allah hath provided for you, and follow not the
footsteps of Satan: for he is to you and avowed enemy.

143. (Take) eight
(head of cattle) in (four) pairs: of sheep a pair, and of goats a pair; say,
hath He forbidden the two males, or the two females, or (the young) which the
wombs of the two females enclose? Tell me with knowledge if ye are truthful:

144. Of camels a pair, and oxen a pair; say, hath He forbidden the two
males, or the two females, or (the young) which the wombs of the two females
enclose? - Were ye present when Allah ordered you such a thing? But who doth
more wrong than one who invents a lie against Allah, to lead astray men without
knowledge? For Allah guideth not people who do wrong.

145. Say: "I find
not in the message received by me by inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be
eaten by one who wishes to eat it, unless it be dead meat, or blood poured
forth, or the flesh of swine,- for it is an abomination - or, what is impious,
(meat) on which a name has been invoked, other than Allah.s". But (even so), if
a person is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing
due limits,- thy Lord is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

146. For those
who followed the Jewish Law, We forbade every (animal) with undivided hoof, and
We forbade them that fat of the ox and the sheep, except what adheres to their
backs or their entrails, or is mixed up with a bone: this in recompense for
their wilful disobedience: for We are true (in Our ordinances).

147. If
they accuse thee of falsehood, say: "Your Lord is full of mercy all- embracing;
but from people in guilt never will His wrath be turned back.

148. Those
who give partners (to Allah. will say: "If Allah had wished, we should not have
given partners to Him nor would our fathers; nor should we have had any taboos."
So did their ancestors argue falsely, until they tasted of Our wrath. Say: "Have
ye any (certain) knowledge? If so, produce it before us. Ye follow nothing but
conjecture: ye do nothing but lie."

149. Say: "With Allah is the
argument that reaches home: if it had been His will, He could indeed have guided
you all."

150. Say: "Bring forward your witnesses to prove that Allah
did forbid so and so." If they bring such witnesses, be not thou amongst them:
Nor follow thou the vain desires of such as treat our signs as falsehoods, and
such as believe not in the Hereafter: for they hold others as equal with their
Guardian-Lord.

151. Say: "Come, I will rehearse what Allah hath (really) prohibited you
from": Join not anything as equal with Him; be good to your parents; kill not
your children on a plea of want;- We provide sustenance for you and for them;-
come not nigh to shameful deeds. Whether open or secret; take not life, which
Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law: thus doth He command
you, that ye may learn wisdom.

152. And come not nigh to the orphan's
property, except to improve it, until he attain the age of full strength; give
measure and weight with (full) justice;- no burden do We place on any soul, but
that which it can bear;- whenever ye speak, speak justly, even if a near
relative is concerned; and fulfil the covenant of Allah. thus doth He command
you, that ye may remember.

153. Verily, this is My way, leading
straight: follow it: follow not (other) paths: they will scatter you about from
His (great) path: thus doth He command you. that ye may be righteous.

154. Moreover, We gave Moses the Book, completing (Our favour) to those
who would do right, and explaining all things in detail,- and a guide and a
mercy, that they might believe in the meeting with their Lord.

155. And
this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing: so follow it and be
righteous, that ye may receive mercy:

156. Lest ye should say: "The Book
was sent down to two Peoples before us, and for our part, we remained
unacquainted with all that they learned by assiduous study:"

157. Or
lest ye should say: "If the Book had only been sent down to us, we should have
followed its guidance better than they." Now then hath come unto you a clear
(sign) from your Lord,- and a guide and a mercy: then who could do more wrong
than one who rejecteth Allah.s signs, and turneth away therefrom? In good time
shall We requite those who turn away from Our signs, with a dreadful penalty,
for their turning away.

158. Are they waiting to see if the angels come
to them, or thy Lord (Himself), or certain of the signs of thy Lord! the day
that certain of the signs of thy Lord do come, no good will it do to a soul to
believe in them then if it believed not before nor earned righteousness through
its faith. Say: "Wait ye: we too are waiting."

159. As for those who
divide their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the
least: their affair is with Allah. He will in the end tell them the truth of all
that they did.

160. He that doeth good shall have ten times as much to
his credit: He that doeth evil shall only be recompensed according to his evil:
no wrong shall be done unto (any of) them.

161. Say: "Verily, my Lord
hath guided me to a way that is straight,- a religion of right,- the path (trod)
by Abraham the true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah."

162. Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my
death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds:

163. No partner
hath He: this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who bow to His will.

164. Say: "Shall I seek for (my) Cherisher other than Allah, when He is
the Cherisher of all things (that exist)? Every soul draws the meed of its acts
on none but itself: no bearer of burdens can bear of burdens can bear the burden
of another. Your goal in the end is towards Allah. He will tell you the truth of
the things wherein ye disputed."

165. It is He Who hath made you (His)
agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others:
that He may try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in
punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

Surah 7.
Al-A‘raf

The Heights
1. Alif, Lam, Mim, Sad.

2. A Book
revealed unto thee,- So let thy heart be oppressed no more by any difficulty on
that account,- that with it thou mightest warn (the erring) and teach the
Believers).

3. Follow (O men!) the revelation given unto you from your
Lord, and follow not, as friends or protectors, other than Him. Little it is ye
remember of admonition.

4. How many towns have We destroyed (for their
sins)? Our punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept for
their afternoon rest.

5. When (thus) Our punishment took them, no cry
did they utter but this: "Indeed we did wrong."

6. Then shall we
question those to whom Our message was sent and those by whom We sent it.

7. And verily, We shall recount their whole story with knowledge, for We
were never absent (at any time or place).

8. The balance that day will
be true (to nicety): those whose scale (of good) will be heavy, will prosper:

9. Those whose scale will be light, will be their souls in perdition,
for that they wrongfully treated Our signs.

10. It is We Who have placed
you with authority on earth, and provided you therein with means for the
fulfilment of your life: small are the thanks that ye give!

11. It is We
Who created you and gave you shape; then We bade the angels bow down to Adam,
and they bowed down; not so Iblis; He refused to be of those who bow down.

12. ((Allah)) said: "What prevented thee from bowing down when I
commanded thee?" He said: "I am better than he: Thou didst create me from fire,
and him from clay."

13. ((Allah)) said: "Get thee down from this: it is
not for thee to be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of
creatures)."

14. He said: "Give me respite till the day they are raised
up."

15. ((Allah)) said: "Be thou among those who have respite."

16. He said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the way, lo! I will lie
in wait for them on thy straight way:

17. "Then will I assault them from
before them and behind them, from their right and their left: Nor wilt thou
find, in most of them, gratitude (for thy mercies)."

18. ((Allah)) said:
"Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If any of them follow thee,- Hell
will I fill with you all.

19. "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the
Garden, and enjoy (its good things) as ye wish: but approach not this tree, or
ye run into harm and transgression."

20. Then began Satan to whisper
suggestions to them, bringing openly before their minds all their shame that was
hidden from them (before): he said: "Your Lord only forbade you this tree, lest
ye should become angels or such beings as live for ever."

21. And he
swore to them both, that he was their sincere adviser.

22. So by deceit
he brought about their fall: when they tasted of the tree, their shame became
manifest to them, and they began to sew together the leaves of the garden over
their bodies. And their Lord called unto them: "Did I not forbid you that tree,
and tell you that Satan was an avowed enemy unto you?"

23. They said:
"Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If thou forgive us not and bestow not
upon us Thy Mercy, we shall certainly be lost."

24. ((Allah)) said: "Get
ye down. With enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place
and your means of livelihood,- for a time."

25. He said: "Therein shall
ye live, and therein shall ye die; but from it shall ye be taken out (at last)."

26. O ye Children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover
your shame, as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of
righteousness,- that is the best. Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they
may receive admonition!

27. O ye Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce
you, in the same manner as He got your parents out of the Garden, stripping them
of their raiment, to expose their shame: for he and his tribe watch you from a
position where ye cannot see them: We made the evil ones friends (only) to those
without faith.

28. When they do aught that is shameful, they say: "We
found our fathers doing so"; and "(Allah) commanded us thus": Say: "Nay, Allah
never commands what is shameful: do ye say of Allah what ye know not?"

29. Say: "My Lord hath commanded justice; and that ye set your whole
selves (to Him) at every time and place of prayer, and call upon Him, making
your devotion sincere as in His sight: such as He created you in the beginning,
so shall ye return."

30. Some He hath guided: Others have (by their
choice) deserved the loss of their way; in that they took the evil ones, in
preference to Allah, for their friends and protectors, and think that they
receive guidance.

31. O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at
every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess, for
Allah loveth not the wasters.

32. Say: Who hath forbidden the beautiful
(gifts) of Allah, which He hath produced for His servants, and the things, clean
and pure, (which He hath provided) for sustenance? Say: They are, in the life of
this world, for those who believe, (and) purely for them on the Day of Judgment.
Thus do We explain the signs in detail for those who understand.

33.
Say: the things that my Lord hath indeed forbidden are: shameful deeds, whether
open or secret; sins and trespasses against truth or reason; assigning of
partners to Allah, for which He hath given no authority; and saying things about
Allah of which ye have no knowledge.

34. To every people is a term
appointed: when their term is reached, not an hour can they cause delay, nor (an
hour) can they advance (it in anticipation).

35. O ye Children of Adam!
whenever there come to you apostles from amongst you, rehearsing My signs unto
you,- those who are righteous and mend (their lives),- on them shall be no fear
nor shall they grieve.

36. But those who reject Our signs and treat them
with arrogance,- they are companions of the Fire, to dwell therein (for ever).

37. Who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah or
rejects His Signs? For such, their portion appointed must reach them from the
Book (of decrees): until, when our messengers (of death) arrive and take their
souls, they say: "Where are the things that ye used to invoke besides Allah."
They will reply, "They have left us in the lurch," And they will bear witness
against themselves, that they had rejected Allah.

38. He will say:
"Enter ye in the company of the peoples who passed away before you - men and
jinns, - into the Fire." Every time a new people enters, it curses its
sister-people (that went before), until they follow each other, all into the
Fire. Saith the last about the first: "Our Lord! it is these that misled us: so
give them a double penalty in the Fire." He will say: "Doubled for all" : but
this ye do not understand.

39. Then the first will say to the last: "See
then! No advantage have ye over us; so taste ye of the penalty for all that ye
did !"

40. To those who reject Our signs and treat them with arrogance,
no opening will there be of the gates of heaven, nor will they enter the garden,
until the camel can pass through the eye of the needle: Such is Our reward for
those in sin.

41. For them there is Hell, as a couch (below) and folds
and folds of covering above: such is Our requital of those who do wrong.

42. But those who believe and work righteousness,- no burden do We place
on any soul, but that which it can bear,- they will be Companions of the Garden,
therein to dwell (for ever).

43. And We shall remove from their hearts
any lurking sense of injury;- beneath them will be rivers flowing;- and they
shall say: "Praise be to Allah, who hath guided us to this (felicity): never
could we have found guidance, had it not been for the guidance of Allah. indeed
it was the truth, that the apostles of our Lord brought unto us." And they shall
hear the cry: "Behold! the garden before you! Ye have been made its inheritors,
for your deeds (of righteousness)."

44. The Companions of the Garden
will call out to the Companions of the Fire: "We have indeed found the promises
of our Lord to us true: Have you also found Your Lord's promises true?" They
shall say, "Yes"; but a crier shall proclaim between them: "The curse of Allah
is on the wrong-doers;-

45. "Those who would hinder (men) from the path
of Allah and would seek in it something crooked: they were those who denied the
Hereafter."

46. Between them shall be a veil, and on the heights will be
men who would know every one by his marks: they will call out to the Companions
of the Garden, "peace on you": they will not have entered, but they will have an
assurance (thereof).

47. When their eyes shall be turned towards the
Companions of the Fire, they will say: "Our Lord! send us not to the company of
the wrong-doers."

48. The men on the heights will call to certain men
whom they will know from their marks, saying: "Of what profit to you were your
hoards and your arrogant ways?

49. "Behold! are these not the men whom
you swore that Allah with His Mercy would never bless? Enter ye the Garden: no
fear shall be on you, nor shall ye grieve."

50. The Companions of the
Fire will call to the Companions of the Garden: "Pour down to us water or
anything that Allah doth provide for your sustenance." They will say: "Both
these things hath Allah forbidden to those who rejected Him."

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