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Surah 1. The Opening 16. These are they who have bartered Guidance for error: But
their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,
1. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
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
2. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
in utter darkness. So they could not see.

3. Most Gracious, Most Merciful;

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

4. Master of the Day of Judgment.

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
5. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. 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!
6. Show us the straight way,

20. The lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time
7. The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, the light (Helps) them, they walk therein, and when the darkness
those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. grows on them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could
take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah hath
Surah 2. The Cow power over all things.

1. A.L.M. 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;
2. This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to
those who fear Allah.
22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your
canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth
3. Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend therewith Fruits for your sustenance; then set not up rivals unto
out of what We have provided for them; Allah when ye know (the truth).

4. And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent 23. And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from
before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto;
Hereafter. and call your witnesses or helpers (If there are any) besides
Allah, if your (doubts) are true.
5. They are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these
who will prosper. 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
6. As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether reject Faith.
thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
25. But give glad tidings to those who believe and work
7. Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers
on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur). 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
8. Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah holy); and they abide therein (for ever).
and the Last Day;" but they do not (really) believe.

26. Allah disdains not to use the similitude of things, lowest as

9. Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but well as highest. Those who believe know that it is truth from
they only deceive themselves, and realise (it) not! their Lord; but those who reject Faith say: "What means Allah
by this similitude?" By it He causes many to stray, and many He
10. In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their leads into the right path; but He causes not to stray, except those
disease: And grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they who forsake (the path),-
are false (to themselves).
27. Those who break Allah.s Covenant after it is ratified, and
11. When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," who sunder what Allah Has ordered to be joined, and do
they say: "Why, we only Want to make peace!" mischief on earth: These cause loss (only) to themselves.

12. Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they 28. How can ye reject the faith in Allah.- seeing that ye were
realise (it) not. 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.
13. When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe:"
They say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a 29. It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on earth;
surety they are the fools, but they do not know. Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave
order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things
He hath perfect knowledge.
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." 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
15. Allah will throw back their mockery on them, and give them celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I
rope in their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (To know what ye know not."
and fro).

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31. And He taught Adam the nature of all things; then He placed 49. And remember, We delivered you from the people of
them before the angels, and said: "Tell me the nature of these if Pharaoh: They set you hard tasks and punishments, slaughtered
ye are right." your sons and let your women-folk live; therein was a
tremendous trial from your Lord.
32. They said: "Glory to Thee, of knowledge We have none,
save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art 50. And remember We divided the sea for you and saved you
perfect in knowledge and wisdom." and drowned Pharaoh's people within your very sight.

33. He said: "O Adam! Tell them their natures." When he had 51. And remember We appointed forty nights for Moses, and in
told them, Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets his absence ye took the calf (for worship), and ye did grievous
of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what ye wrong.
conceal?"
52. Even then We did forgive you; there was a chance for you to
34. And behold, We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam" be grateful.
and they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty:
He was of those who reject Faith.
53. And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the
Criterion (Between right and wrong): There was a chance for
35. We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden; you to be guided aright.
and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye
will; but approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and
54. And remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! Ye
transgression."
have indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf: So
turn (in repentance) to your Maker, and slay yourselves (the
36. Then did Satan make them slip from the (garden), and get wrong-doers); that will be better for you in the sight of your
them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We Maker." Then He turned towards you (in forgiveness): For He is
said: "Get ye down, all (ye people), with enmity between Oft- Returning, Most Merciful.
yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your
means of livelihood - for a time."
55. And remember ye said: "O Moses! We shall never believe in
thee until we see Allah manifestly," but ye were dazed with
37. Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration, and thunder and lighting even as ye looked on.
his Lord Turned towards him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most
Merciful.
56. Then We raised you up after your death: Ye had the chance
to be grateful.
38. We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, there
comes to you Guidance from me, whosoever follows My
57. And We gave you the shade of clouds and sent down to you
guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
Manna and quails, saying: "Eat of the good things We have
provided for you:" (But they rebelled); to us they did no harm,
39. "But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall but they harmed their own souls.
be companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein."
58. And remember We said: "Enter this town, and eat of the
40. O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour which plenty therein as ye wish; but enter the gate with humility, in
I bestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant with Me as I fulfil posture and in words, and We shall forgive you your faults and
My Covenant with you, and fear none but Me. increase (the portion of) those who do good."

41. And believe in what I reveal, confirming the revelation 59. But the transgressors changed the word from that which had
which is with you, and be not the first to reject Faith therein, nor been given them; so We sent on the transgressors a plague from
sell My Signs for a small price; and fear Me, and Me alone. heaven, for that they infringed (Our command) repeatedly.

42. And cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth 60. And remember Moses prayed for water for his people; We
when ye know (what it is). 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
43. And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow
do no evil nor mischief on the (face of the) earth.
down your heads with those who bow down (in worship).

61. And remember ye said: "O Moses! we cannot endure one

44. Do ye enjoin right conduct on the people, and forget (To
kind of food (always); so beseech thy Lord for us to produce for
practise it) yourselves, and yet ye study the Scripture? Will ye
us of what the earth groweth, -its pot-herbs, and cucumbers, Its
not understand?
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
45. Nay, seek ((Allah)'s) help with patient perseverance and ye want!" They were covered with humiliation and misery; they
prayer: It is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly drew on themselves the wrath of Allah. This because they went
spirit,- on rejecting the Signs of Allah and slaying His Messengers
without just cause. This because they rebelled and went on
transgressing.
46. Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their
Lord, and that they are to return to Him.
62. Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the
Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who
47. Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour which I believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall
bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you to all other (for My have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor
Message). shall they grieve.

48. Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not 63. And remember We took your covenant and We raised above
avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for her, nor shall you (The towering height) of Mount (Sinai) : (Saying): "Hold
compensation be taken from her, nor shall anyone be helped firmly to what We have given you and bring (ever) to
(from outside). remembrance what is therein: Perchance ye may fear Allah."

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64. But ye turned back thereafter: Had it not been for the Grace 81. Nay, those who seek gain in evil, and are girt round by their
and Mercy of Allah to you, ye had surely been among the lost. sins,- they are companions of the Fire: Therein shall they abide
(For ever).
65. And well ye knew those amongst you who transgressed in
the matter of the Sabbath: We said to them: "Be ye apes, 82. But those who have faith and work righteousness, they are
despised and rejected." companions of the Garden: Therein shall they abide (For ever).

66. So We made it an example to their own time and to their 83. And remember We took a covenant from the Children of
posterity, and a lesson to those who fear Allah. 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
67. And remember Moses said to his people: "(Allah) commands
practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few
that ye sacrifice a heifer." They said: "Makest thou a laughing-
among you, and ye backslide (even now).
stock of us?" He said: "(Allah) save me from being an ignorant
(fool)!"
84. And remember We took your covenant (to this effect): Shed
no blood amongst you, nor turn out your own people from your
68. They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to
homes: and this ye solemnly ratified, and to this ye can bear
us what (heifer) it is!" He said; "He says: The heifer should be
witness.
neither too old nor too young, but of middling age. Now do what
ye are commanded!"
85. After this it is ye, the same people, who slay among
yourselves, and banish a party of you from their homes; assist
69. They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to
(Their enemies) against them, in guilt and rancour; and if they
us Her colour." He said: "He says: A fawn-coloured heifer, pure
come to you as captives, ye ransom them, though it was not
and rich in tone, the admiration of beholders!"
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
70. They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to reward for those among you who behave like this but disgrace in
us what she is: To us are all heifers alike: We wish indeed for this life?- and on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to
guidance, if Allah wills." the most grievous penalty. For Allah is not unmindful of what ye
do.
71. He said: "He says: A heifer not trained to till the soil or
water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now 86. These are the people who buy the life of this world at the
hast thou brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice, price of the Hereafter: their penalty shall not be lightened nor
but not with good-will. shall they be helped.

72. Remember ye slew a man and fell into a dispute among 87. We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a
yourselves as to the crime: But Allah was to bring forth what ye succession of apostles; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear
did hide. (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
73. So We said: "Strike the (body) with a piece of the (heifer)." impostors, and others ye slay!
Thus Allah bringeth the dead to life and showeth you His Signs:
Perchance ye may understand.
88. They say, "Our hearts are the wrappings (which preserve
Allah.s Word: we need no more)." Nay, Allah.s curse is on them
74. Thenceforth were your hearts hardened: They became like a for their blasphemy: Little is it they believe.
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 89. And when there comes to them a Book from Allah,
Allah. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do. 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
75. Can ye (o ye men of Faith) entertain the hope that they will refuse to believe in it but the curse of Allah is on those without
believe in you?- Seeing that a party of them heard the Word of Faith.
Allah, and perverted it knowingly after they understood it.

90. Miserable is the price for which they have sold their souls, in
76. Behold! when they meet the men of Faith, they say: "We that they deny (the revelation) which Allah has sent down, in
believe": But when they meet each other in private, they say: insolent envy that Allah of His Grace should send it to any of
"Shall you tell them what Allah hath revealed to you, that they His servants He pleases: Thus have they drawn on themselves
may engage you in argument about it before your Lord?"- Do ye Wrath upon Wrath. And humiliating is the punishment of those
not understand (their aim)? who reject Faith.

77. Know they not that Allah knoweth what they conceal and 91. When it is said to them, "Believe in what Allah Hath sent
what they reveal? 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
78. And there are among them illiterates, who know not the with them. Say: "Why then have ye slain the prophets of Allah
Book, but (see therein their own) desires, and they do nothing in times gone by, if ye did indeed believe?"
but conjecture.
92. There came to you Moses with clear (Signs); yet ye
79. Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands, worshipped the calf (Even) after that, and ye did behave
and then say:"This is from Allah," to traffic with it for miserable wrongfully.
price!- Woe to them for what their hands do write, and for the
gain they make thereby. 93. And remember We took your covenant and We raised above
you (the towering height) of Mount (Sinai): (Saying): "Hold
80. And they say: "The Fire shall not touch us but for a few firmly to what We have given you, and hearken (to the Law)":
numbered days:" Say: "Have ye taken a promise from Allah, for They said:" We hear, and we disobey:" And they had to drink
He never breaks His promise? or is it that ye say of Allah what into their hearts (of the taint) of the calf because of their
ye do not know?"

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Faithlessness. Say: "Vile indeed are the behests of your Faith if 108. Would ye question your Messenger as Moses was
ye have any faith!" questioned of old? but whoever changeth from Faith to Unbelief,
Hath strayed without doubt from the even way.
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." 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:
95. But they will never seek for death, on account of the (sins)
But forgive and overlook, Till Allah accomplish His purpose; for
which their hands have sent on before them. and Allah is well-
Allah Hath power over all things.
acquainted with the wrong-doers.

110. And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: And

96. Thou wilt indeed find them, of all people, most greedy of
whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall
life,-even more than the idolaters: Each one of them wishes He
find it with Allah. for Allah sees Well all that ye do.
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. 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."
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 112. Nay,-whoever submits His whole self to Allah and is a doer
believe,- of good,- He will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be
no fear, nor shall they grieve.
98. Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and apostles,
to Gabriel and Michael,- Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who 113. The Jews say: "The Christians have naught (to stand) upon;
reject Faith. 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
99. We have sent down to thee Manifest Signs (ayat); and none
between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.
reject them but those who are perverse.

114. And who is more unjust than he who forbids that in places
100. Is it not (the case) that every time they make a covenant,
for the worship of Allah, Allah.s name should be celebrated?-
some party among them throw it aside?- Nay, Most of them are
whose zeal is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such
faithless.
should themselves enter them except in fear. For them there is
nothing but disgrace in this world, and in the world to come, an
101. And when there came to them an apostle from Allah, exceeding torment.
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
115. To Allah belong the east and the West: Whithersoever ye
had been something) they did not know!
turn, there is the presence of Allah. For Allah is all-Pervading,
all-Knowing.
102. They followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against
the power of Solomon: the blasphemers Were, not Solomon, but
116. They say: "(Allah) hath begotten a son" :Glory be to Him.-
the evil ones, teaching men Magic, and such things as came
Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth:
down at babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of
everything renders worship to Him.
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 117. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the
thus harm anyone except by Allah.s permission. And they earth: When He decreeth a matter, He saith to it: "Be," and it is.
learned what harmed them, not what profited them. And they
knew that the buyers of (magic) would have no share in the
118. Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah
happiness of the Hereafter. And vile was the price for which
unto us? or why cometh not unto us a Sign?" So said the people
they did sell their souls, if they but knew!
before them words of similar import. Their hearts are alike. We
have indeed made clear the Signs unto any people who hold
103. If they had kept their Faith and guarded themselves from firmly to Faith (in their hearts).
evil, far better had been the reward from their Lord, if they but
knew!
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
104. O ye of Faith! Say not (to the Messenger. words of Companions of the Blazing Fire.
ambiguous import, but words of respect; and hearken (to him):
To those without Faith is a grievous punishment.
120. Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee
unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: "The Guidance of
105. It is never the wish of those without Faith among the People Allah,-that is the (only) Guidance." Wert thou to follow their
of the Book, nor of the Pagans, that anything good should come desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then
down to you from your Lord. But Allah will choose for His wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah.
special Mercy whom He will - for Allah is Lord of grace
abounding.
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
106. None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be reject faith therein,- the loss is their own.
forgotten, but We substitute something better or similar:
Knowest thou not that Allah Hath power over all things?
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
107. Knowest thou not that to Allah belongeth the dominion of Message).
the heavens and the earth? And besides Him ye have neither
patron nor helper.
123. Then guard yourselves against a-Day when one soul shall
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nor shall intercession profit her nor shall anyone be helped (from 138. (Our religion is) the Baptism of Allah. And who can baptize
outside). better than Allah. And it is He Whom we worship.

124. And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with 139. Say: Will ye dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He is
certain commands, which he fulfilled: He said: "I will make thee our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings
an Imam to the Nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from and ye for yours; and that We are sincere (in our faith) in Him?
my offspring!" He answered: "But My Promise is not within the
reach of evil-doers."
140. Or do ye say that Abraham, Isma'il Isaac, Jacob and the
Tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know better than
125. Remember We made the House a place of assembly for Allah. Ah! who is more unjust than those who conceal the
men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as testimony they have from Allah. but Allah is not unmindful of
a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, what ye do!
that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it
round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves
141. That was a people that hath passed away. They shall reap
(therein in prayer).
the fruit of what they did, and ye of what ye do! Of their merits
there is no question in your case:
126. And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City
of Peace, and feed its people with fruits,-such of them as believe
142. The fools among the people will say: "What hath turned
in Allah and the Last Day." He said: "(Yea), and such as reject
them from the Qibla to which they were used?" Say: To Allah
Faith,-for a while will I grant them their pleasure, but will soon
belong both east and West: He guideth whom He will to a Way
drive them to the torment of Fire,- an evil destination (indeed)!"
that is straight.

127. And remember Abraham and Isma'il raised the foundations

143. Thus, have We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that
of the House (With this prayer): "Our Lord! Accept (this service)
ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a
from us: For Thou art the All-Hearing, the All-knowing.
witness over yourselves; and We appointed the Qibla to which
thou wast used, only to test those who followed the Messenger
128. "Our Lord! make of us Muslims, bowing to Thy (Will), and from those who would turn on their heels (From the Faith).
of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to Thy (will); and Indeed it was (A change) momentous, except to those guided by
show us our place for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto Allah. And never would Allah Make your faith of no effect. For
us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. Allah is to all people Most surely full of kindness, Most
Merciful.
129. "Our Lord! send amongst them an Messenger of their own,
who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in 144. We see the turning of thy face (for guidance to the heavens:
scripture and wisdom, and sanctify them: For Thou art the now Shall We turn thee to a Qibla that shall please thee. Turn
Exalted in Might, the Wise." 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
130. And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such
unmindful of what they do.
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. 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
131. Behold! his Lord said to him: "Bow (thy will to Me):" He
other's Qibla. If thou after the knowledge hath reached thee,
said: "I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the
Wert to follow their (vain) desires,-then wert thou Indeed
Universe."
(clearly) in the wrong.

132. And this was the legacy that Abraham left to his sons, and
146. The people of the Book know this as they know their own
so did Jacob; "Oh my sons! Allah hath chosen the Faith for you;
sons; but some of them conceal the truth which they themselves
then die not except in the Faith of Islam."
know.

133. Were ye witnesses when death appeared before Jacob?

147. The Truth is from thy Lord; so be not at all in doubt.
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 148. To each is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive
Him we bow (in Islam)." 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.
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! 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.
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 150. So from whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in
Allah." 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
136. Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to
wickedness; so fear them not, but fear Me; and that I may
us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and
complete My favours on you, and ye May (consent to) be
that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets
guided;
from their Lord: We make no difference between one and
another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."
151. A similar (favour have ye already received) in that We have
sent among you an Messenger of your own, rehearsing to you
137. So if they believe as ye believe, they are indeed on the right
Our Signs, and sanctifying you, and instructing you in Scripture
path; but if they turn back, it is they who are in schism; but Allah
and Wisdom, and in new knowledge.
will suffice thee as against them, and He is the All-Hearing, the
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152. Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful 169. For he commands you what is evil and shameful, and that
to Me, and reject not Faith. ye should say of Allah that of which ye have no knowledge.

153. O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and 170. When it is said to them: "Follow what Allah hath revealed:"
prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere. They say: "Nay! we shall follow the ways of our fathers." What!
even though their fathers Were void of wisdom and guidance?
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) 171. The parable of those who reject Faith is as if one were to
not. shout Like a goat-herd, to things that listen to nothing but calls
and cries: Deaf, dumb, and blind, they are void of wisdom.
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), 172. O ye who believe! Eat of the good things that We have
but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere, provided for you, and be grateful to Allah, if it is Him ye
worship.
156. Who say, when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah We
belong, and to Him is our return":- 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,
157. They are those on whom (Descend) blessings from Allah,
without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then
and Mercy, and they are the ones that receive guidance.
is he guiltless. For Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful.

158. Behold! Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah.
174. Those who conceal Allah.s revelations in the Book, and
So if those who visit the House in the Season or at other times,
purchase for them a miserable profit,- they swallow into
should compass them round, it is no sin in them. And if any one
themselves naught but Fire; Allah will not address them on the
obeyeth his own impulse to good,- be sure that Allah is He Who
Day of Resurrection. Nor purify them: Grievous will be their
recogniseth and knoweth.
penalty.

159. Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down,
175. They are the ones who buy Error in place of Guidance and
and the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in
Torment in place of Forgiveness. Ah! what boldness (They
the Book,-on them shall be Allah.s curse, and the curse of those
show) for the Fire!
entitled to curse,-

176. (Their doom is) because Allah sent down the Book in truth
160. Except those who repent and make amends and openly
but those who seek causes of dispute in the Book are in a schism
declare (the Truth): To them I turn; for I am Oft-returning, Most
Far (from the purpose).
Merciful.

177. It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east

161. Those who reject Faith, and die rejecting,- on them is
or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last
Allah.s curse, and the curse of angels, and of all mankind;
Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to
spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for
162. They will abide therein: Their penalty will not be lightened, orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and
nor will respite be their (lot). 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
163. And your Allah is One Allah. There is no god but He, Most throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the
Gracious, Most Merciful. Allah.fearing.

164. Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the 178. O ye who believe! the law of equality is prescribed to you
alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships in cases of murder: the free for the free, the slave for the slave,
through the ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which the woman for the woman. But if any remission is made by the
Allah Sends down from the skies, and the life which He gives brother of the slain, then grant any reasonable demand, and
therewith to an earth that is dead; in the beasts of all kinds that compensate him with handsome gratitude, this is a concession
He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds, and the and a Mercy from your Lord. After this whoever exceeds the
clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the limits shall be in grave penalty.
earth;- (Here) indeed are Signs for a people that are wise.

179. In the Law of Equality there is (saving of) Life to you, o ye

165. Yet there are men who take (for worship) others besides men of understanding; that ye may restrain yourselves.
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 180. It is prescribed, when death approaches any of you, if he
penalty: that to Allah belongs all power, and Allah will strongly leave any goods that he make a bequest to parents and next of
enforce the penalty. kin, according to reasonable usage; this is due from the
Allah.fearing.
166. Then would those who are followed clear themselves of
those who follow (them) : They would see the penalty, and all 181. If anyone changes the bequest after hearing it, the guilt
relations between them would be cut off. shall be on those who make the change. For Allah hears and
knows (All things).
167. And those who followed would say: "If only We had one
more chance, We would clear ourselves of them, as they have 182. But if anyone fears partiality or wrong-doing on the part of
cleared themselves of us." Thus will Allah show them (The the testator, and makes peace between (The parties concerned),
fruits of) their deeds as (nothing but) regrets. Nor will there be a there is no wrong in him: For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most
way for them out of the Fire. Merciful.

168. O ye people! Eat of what is on earth, Lawful and good; and 183. O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was
do not follow the footsteps of the evil one, for he is to you an prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-
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184. (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, ill, or has an ailment in his scalp, (Necessitating shaving), (He
or on a journey, the prescribed number (Should be made up) should) in compensation either fast, or feed the poor, or offer
from days later. For those who can do it (With hardship), is a sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again), if any
ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give one wishes to continue the 'umra on to the hajj, He must make an
more, of his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better offering, such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, He
for you that ye fast, if ye only knew. 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,
185. Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the
and know that Allah Is strict in punishment.
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 197. For Hajj are the months well known. If any one undertakes
fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed that duty therein, Let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor
period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do, (be sure) Allah
facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He knoweth it. And take a provision (With you) for the journey, but
wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me, o ye that are
in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful. wise.

186. When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed 198. It is no crime in you if ye seek of the bounty of your Lord
close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he (during pilgrimage). Then when ye pour down from (Mount)
calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call, and Arafat, celebrate the praises of Allah at the Sacred Monument,
believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way. and celebrate His praises as He has directed you, even though,
before this, ye went astray.
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. 199. Then pass on at a quick pace from the place whence it is
Allah knoweth what ye used to do secretly among yourselves; usual for the multitude so to do, and ask for Allah.s forgiveness.
but He turned to you and forgave you; so now associate with For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
them, and seek what Allah Hath ordained for you, and eat and
drink, until the white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from
200. So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate
its black thread; then complete your fast Till the night appears;
the praises of Allah, as ye used to celebrate the praises of your
but do not associate with your wives while ye are in retreat in the
fathers,- yea, with far more Heart and soul. There are men who
mosques. Those are Limits (set by) Allah. Approach not nigh
say: "Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this world!" but they
thereto. Thus doth Allah make clear His Signs to men: that they
will have no portion in the Hereafter.
may learn self-restraint.

201. And there are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us good in
188. And do not eat up your property among yourselves for
this world and good in the Hereafter, and defend us from the
vanities, nor use it as bait for the judges, with intent that ye may
torment of the Fire!"
eat up wrongfully and knowingly a little of (other) people's
property.
202. To these will be allotted what they have earned; and Allah
is quick in account.
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 203. Celebrate the praises of Allah during the Appointed Days.
the back: It is virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses through the But if any one hastens to leave in two days, there is no blame on
proper doors: And fear Allah. That ye may prosper. 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.
190. Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not
transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors.
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
191. And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out
in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemies.
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, 205. When he turns his back, His aim everywhere is to spread
slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But
Allah loveth not mischief.
192. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
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
193. And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or
lie on)!
oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah. but if
they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practise
oppression. 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.
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 208. O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and
against him. But fear Allah, and know that Allah is with those follow not the footsteps of the evil one; for he is to you an
who restrain themselves. avowed enemy.

195. And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and 209. If ye backslide after the clear (Signs) have come to you,
make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but then know that Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.
do good; for Allah loveth those who do good.
210. Will they wait until Allah comes to them in canopies of
196. And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah. But clouds, with angels (in His train) and the question is (thus)
if ye are prevented (From completing it), send an offering for settled? but to Allah do all questions go back (for decision).
sacrifice, such as ye may find, and do not shave your heads until
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211. Ask the Children of Israel how many clear (Signs) We have 222. They ask thee concerning women's courses. Say: They are a
sent them. But if any one, after Allah.s favour has come to him, hurt and a pollution: So keep away from women in their courses,
substitutes (something else), Allah is strict in punishment. 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
212. The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith,
who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep
and they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be
themselves pure and clean.
above them on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His
abundance without measure on whom He will.
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
213. Mankind was one single nation, and Allah sent Messengers
beforehand; and fear Allah. And know that ye are to meet Him
with glad tidings and warnings; and with them He sent the Book
(in the Hereafter), and give (these) good tidings to those who
in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they
believe.
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 224. And make not Allah.s (name) an excuse in your oaths
Truth, concerning that wherein they differed. For Allah guided against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between
whom He will to a path that is straight. persons; for Allah is One Who heareth and knoweth all things.

214. Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of bliss) 225. Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in
without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-
you? they encountered suffering and adversity, and were so forgiving, Most Forbearing.
shaken in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who
were with him cried: "When (will come) the help of Allah." Ah!
226. For those who take an oath for abstention from their wives,
Verily, the help of Allah is (always) near!
a waiting for four months is ordained; if then they return, Allah
is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
215. They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say:
Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and
227. But if their intention is firm for divorce, Allah heareth and
orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye
knoweth all things.
do that is good, -(Allah) knoweth it well.

228. Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three

216. Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is
monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah
possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye
Hath created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and the
love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye
Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them
know not.
back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And women
shall have rights similar to the rights against them, according to
217. They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over
Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the them. And Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.
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
229. A divorce is only permissible twice: after that, the parties
members." Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Nor
should either hold Together on equitable terms, or separate with
will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your
kindness. It is not lawful for you, (Men), to take back any of
faith if they can. And if any of you Turn back from their faith
your gifts (from your wives), except when both parties fear that
and die in unbelief, their works will bear no fruit in this life and
they would be unable to keep the limits ordained by Allah. If ye
in the Hereafter; they will be companions of the Fire and will
(judges) do indeed fear that they would be unable to keep the
abide therein.
limits ordained by Allah, there is no blame on either of them if
she give something for her freedom. These are the limits
218. Those who believed and those who suffered exile and ordained by Allah. so do not transgress them if any do transgress
fought (and strove and struggled) in the path of Allah,- they have the limits ordained by Allah, such persons wrong (Themselves
the hope of the Mercy of Allah. And Allah is Oft-forgiving, as well as others).
Most Merciful.
230. So if a husband divorces his wife (irrevocably), He cannot,
219. They ask thee concerning wine and gambling. Say: "In after that, re-marry her until after she has married another
them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin is greater husband and He has divorced her. In that case there is no blame
than the profit." They ask thee how much they are to spend; Say: on either of them if they re-unite, provided they feel that they
"What is beyond your needs." Thus doth Allah Make clear to can keep the limits ordained by Allah. Such are the limits
you His Signs: In order that ye may consider- ordained by Allah, which He makes plain to those who
understand.
220. (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask
thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is 231. When ye divorce women, and they fulfil the term of their
for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your ('Iddat), either take them back on equitable terms or set them
brethren; but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the free on equitable terms; but do not take them back to injure
man who means good. And if Allah had wished, He could have them, (or) to take undue advantage; if any one does that; He
put you into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise." 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.
221. Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they
And fear Allah, and know that Allah is well acquainted with all
believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an
things.
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. 232. When ye divorce women, and they fulfil the term of their
Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons ('Iddat), do not prevent them from marrying their (former)
by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and husbands, if they mutually agree on equitable terms. This
makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His instruction is for all amongst you, who believe in Allah and the
praise. Last Day. That is (the course Making for) most virtue and purity
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233. The mothers shall give such to their offspring for two 246. Hast thou not Turned thy vision to the Chiefs of the
whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he Children of Israel after (the time of) Moses? they said to a
shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. prophet (That was) among them: "Appoint for us a king, that we
No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No May fight in the cause of Allah." He said: "Is it not possible, if
mother shall be Treated unfairly on account of her child. Nor ye were commanded to fight, that that ye will not fight?" They
father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the said: "How could we refuse to fight in the cause of Allah, seeing
same way. If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, that we were turned out of our homes and our families?" but
and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye when they were commanded to fight, they turned back, except a
decide on a foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame small band among them. But Allah Has full knowledge of those
on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered, on who do wrong.
equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well
what ye do.
247. Their Prophet said to them: "(Allah) hath appointed Talut
as king over you." They said: "How can he exercise authority
234. If any of you die and leave widows behind, they shall wait over us when we are better fitted than he to exercise authority,
concerning themselves four months and ten days: When they and he is not even gifted, with wealth in abundance?" He said:
have fulfilled their term, there is no blame on you if they dispose "(Allah) hath Chosen him above you, and hath gifted him
of themselves in a just and reasonable manner. And Allah is well abundantly with knowledge and bodily prowess: Allah Granteth
acquainted with what ye do. His authority to whom He pleaseth. Allah careth for all, and He
knoweth all things."
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 248. And (further) their Prophet said to them: "A Sign of his
hearts: But do not make a secret contract with them except in authority is that there shall come to you the Ark of the covenant,
terms Honourable, nor resolve on the tie of marriage till the term with (an assurance) therein of security from your Lord, and the
prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allah Knoweth what is in relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron,
your hearts, and take heed of Him; and know that Allah is Oft- carried by angels. In this is a symbol for you if ye indeed have
forgiving, Most Forbearing. faith."

236. There is no blame on you if ye divorce women before 249. When Talut set forth with the armies, he said: "(Allah) will
consummation or the fixation of their dower; but bestow on test you at the stream: if any drinks of its water, He goes not
them (A suitable gift), the wealthy according to his means, and with my army: Only those who taste not of it go with me: A
the poor according to his means;- A gift of a reasonable amount mere sip out of the hand is excused." but they all drank of it,
is due from those who wish to do the right thing. 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
237. And if ye divorce them before consummation, but after the
must meet Allah, said: "How oft, by Allah.s will, Hath a small
fixation of a dower for them, then the half of the dower (Is due
force vanquished a big one? Allah is with those who steadfastly
to them), unless they remit it or (the man's half) is remitted by
persevere."
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. 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."
238. Guard strictly your (habit of) prayers, especially the Middle
Prayer; and stand before Allah in a devout (frame of mind).
251. By Allah.s will they routed them; and David slew Goliath;
and Allah gave him power and wisdom and taught him whatever
239. If ye fear (an enemy), pray on foot, or riding, (as may be
(else) He willed. And did not Allah Check one set of people by
most convenient), but when ye are in security, celebrate Allah.s
means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief:
praises in the manner He has taught you, which ye knew not
But Allah is full of bounty to all the worlds.
(before).

252. These are the Signs of Allah. we rehearse them to thee in

240. Those of you who die and leave widows should bequeath
truth: verily Thou art one of the apostles.
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 253. Those apostles We endowed with gifts, some above others:
in Power, Wise. 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,
241. For divorced women Maintenance (should be provided) on
succeeding generations would not have fought among each
a reasonable (scale). This is a duty on the righteous.
other, after clear (Signs) had come to them, but they (chose) to
wrangle, some believing and others rejecting. If Allah had so
242. Thus doth Allah Make clear His Signs to you: In order that willed, they would not have fought each other; but Allah
ye may understand. Fulfilleth His plan.

243. Didst thou not Turn by vision to those who abandoned their 254. O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have
homes, though they were thousands (In number), for fear of provided for you, before the Day comes when no bargaining
death? Allah said to them: "Die": Then He restored them to life. (Will avail), nor friendship nor intercession. Those who reject
For Allah is full of bounty to mankind, but Most of them are Faith they are the wrong-doers.
ungrateful.
255. Allah. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Self-
244. Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are
Heareth and knoweth all things. 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.
245. Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan, which Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He
Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times? It is willeth. His Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth,
Allah that giveth (you) Want or plenty, and to Him shall be your and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for
return. He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).

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256. Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out Thus doth Allah make clear to you (His) Signs; that ye may
clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath consider.
grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And
Allah heareth and knoweth all things.
267. O ye who believe! Give of the good things which ye have
(honourably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We
257. Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the have produced for you, and do not even aim at getting anything
depths of darkness He will lead them forth into light. Of those which is bad, in order that out of it ye may give away something,
who reject faith the patrons are the evil ones: from light they will when ye yourselves would not receive it except with closed eyes.
lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be And know that Allah is Free of all wants, and worthy of all
companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever). praise.

258. Hast thou not Turned thy vision to one who disputed with 268. The Evil one threatens you with poverty and bids you to
Abraham About his Lord, because Allah had granted him conduct unseemly. Allah promiseth you His forgiveness and
power? Abraham said: "My Lord is He Who Giveth life and bounties. And Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things.
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
269. He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom
cause him to rise from the West." Thus was he confounded who
wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but
(in arrogance) rejected faith. Nor doth Allah Give guidance to a
none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.
people unjust.

270. And whatever ye spend in charity or devotion, be sure

259. Or (take) the similitude of one who passed by a hamlet, all
Allah knows it all. But the wrong-doers have no helpers.
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 271. If ye disclose (acts of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye
didst thou tarry (thus)?" He said: (Perhaps) a day or part of a conceal them, and make them reach those (really) in need, that is
day." He said: "Nay, thou hast tarried thus a hundred years; but best for you: It will remove from you some of your (stains of)
look at thy food and thy drink; they show no signs of age; and evil. And Allah is well acquainted with what ye do.
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
272. It is not required of thee (O Messenger., to set them on the
together and clothe them with flesh." When this was shown
right path, but Allah sets on the right path whom He pleaseth.
clearly to him, he said: "I know that Allah hath power over all
Whatever of good ye give benefits your own souls, and ye shall
things."
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
260. Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! Show me how Thou unjustly.
givest life to the dead." He said: "Dost thou not then believe?"
He said: "Yea! but to satisfy My own undertaking." He said:
273. (Charity is) for those in need, who, in Allah.s cause are
"Take four birds; Tame them to turn to thee; put a portion of
restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land,
them on every hill and call to them: They will come to thee
seeking (For trade or work): the ignorant man thinks, because of
(Flying) with speed. Then know that Allah is Exalted in Power,
their modesty, that they are free from want. Thou shalt know
Wise."
them by their (Unfailing) mark: They beg not importunately
from all the sundry. And whatever of good ye give, be assured
261. The parable of those who spend their substance in the way Allah knoweth it well.
of Allah is that of a grain of corn: it groweth seven ears, and
each ear Hath a hundred grains. Allah giveth manifold increase
274. Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by
to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth for all and He knoweth
day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord:
all things.
on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

262. Those who spend their substance in the cause of Allah, and
275. Those who devour usury will not stand except as stand one
follow not up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or
whom the Evil one by his touch Hath driven to madness. That is
with injury,-for them their reward is with their Lord: on them
because they say: "Trade is like usury," but Allah hath permitted
shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
trade and forbidden usury. Those who after receiving direction
from their Lord, desist, shall be pardoned for the past; their case
263. Kind words and the covering of faults are better than is for Allah (to judge); but those who repeat (The offence) are
charity followed by injury. Allah is free of all wants, and He is companions of the Fire: They will abide therein (for ever).
Most-Forbearing.
276. Allah will deprive usury of all blessing, but will give
264. O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by reminders of increase for deeds of charity: For He loveth not creatures
your generosity or by injury,- like those who spend their ungrateful and wicked.
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
277. Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and
which is a little soil: on it falls heavy rain, which leaves it (Just)
establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have their
a bare stone. They will be able to do nothing with aught they
reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they
have earned. And Allah guideth not those who reject faith.
grieve.

265. And the likeness of those who spend their substance,

278. O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and give up what remains of
seeking to please Allah and to strengthen their souls, is as a
your demand for usury, if ye are indeed believers.
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. 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.
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 280. If the debtor is in a difficulty, grant him time Till it is easy
are not strong (enough to look after themselves)- that it should for him to repay. But if ye remit it by way of charity, that is best
be caught in a whirlwind, with fire therein, and be burnt up? for you if ye only knew.

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281. And fear the Day when ye shall be brought back to Allah. 4. Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of Allah will suffer
Then shall every soul be paid what it earned, and none shall be the severest penalty, and Allah is Exalted in Might, Lord of
dealt with unjustly. Retribution.

282. O ye who believe! When ye deal with each other, in 5. From Allah, verily nothing is hidden on earth or in the
transactions involving future obligations in a fixed period of heavens.
time, reduce them to writing Let a scribe write down faithfully
as between the parties: let not the scribe refuse to write: as Allah
6. He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is
Has taught him, so let him write. Let him who incurs the liability
no god but He, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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 7. He it is Who has sent down to thee the Book: In it are verses
faithfully, and get two witnesses, out of your own men, and if basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are the
there are not two men, then a man and two women, such as ye foundation of the Book: others are allegorical. But those in
choose, for witnesses, so that if one of them errs, the other can whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is
remind her. The witnesses should not refuse when they are allegorical, seeking discord, and searching for its hidden
called on (For evidence). Disdain not to reduce to writing (your meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah.
contract) for a future period, whether it be small or big: it is And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We
juster in the sight of Allah, More suitable as evidence, and more believe in the Book; the whole of it is from our Lord:" and none
convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves but if it be a will grasp the Message except men of understanding.
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
8. "Our Lord!" (they say), "Let not our hearts deviate now after
witness whenever ye make a commercial contract; and let
Thou hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thine own
neither scribe nor witness suffer harm. If ye do (such harm), it
Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure.
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 9. "Our Lord! Thou art He that will gather mankind Together
possession (may serve the purpose). And if one of you deposits a against a day about which there is no doubt; for Allah never fails
thing on trust with another, let the trustee (faithfully) discharge in His promise."
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. 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.
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) 11. (Their plight will be) no better than that of the people of
discharge His trust, and let him fear his Lord. Conceal not Pharaoh, and their predecessors: They denied our Signs, and
evidence; for whoever conceals it,- His heart is tainted with sin. Allah called them to account for their sins. For Allah is strict in
And Allah Knoweth all that ye do. punishment.

284. To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. 12. Say to those who reject Faith: "Soon will ye be vanquished
Whether ye show what is in your minds or conceal it, Allah and gathered together to Hell,-an evil bed indeed (to lie on)!
Calleth you to account for it. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth,
and punisheth whom He pleaseth, for Allah hath power over all 13. "There has already been for you a Sign in the two armies that
things. met (in combat): One was fighting in the cause of Allah, the
other resisting Allah. these saw with their own eyes Twice their
285. The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him number. But Allah doth support with His aid whom He pleaseth.
from his Lord, as do the men of faith. Each one (of them) In this is a warning for such as have eyes to see."
believeth in Allah, His angels, His books, and His apostles. "We
make no distinction (they say) between one and another of His 14. Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covet:
apostles." And they say: "We hear, and we obey: (We seek) Thy Women and sons; Heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses
forgiveness, our Lord, and to Thee is the end of all journeys." branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and
well-tilled land. Such are the possessions of this world's life; but
286. On no soul doth Allah Place a burden greater than it can in nearness to Allah is the best of the goals (To return to).
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 15. Say: Shall I give you glad tidings of things Far better than
into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which those? For the righteous are Gardens in nearness to their Lord,
Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a with rivers flowing beneath; therein is their eternal home; with
burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, companions pure (and holy); and the good pleasure of Allah. For
and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our in Allah.s sight are (all) His servants,-
Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith."
16. (Namely), those who say: "Our Lord! we have indeed
Surah 3. The Family Of 'Imran, The House Of 'Imran believed: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agony
of the Fire;"-
1. A. L. M.
17. Those who show patience, Firmness and self-control; who
2. Allah. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Self-Subsisting, are true (in word and deed); who worship devoutly; who spend
Eternal. (in the way of Allah.; and who pray for forgiveness in the early
hours of the morning.

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 18. There is no god but He: That is the witness of Allah, His
Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide angels, and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on
to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
between right and wrong).
19. The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His Will):
Nor did the People of the Book dissent therefrom except through

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envy of each other, after knowledge had come to them. But if 36. When she was delivered, she said: "O my Lord! Behold! I
any deny the Signs of Allah, Allah is swift in calling to account. 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
20. So if they dispute with thee, say: "I have submitted My
protection from the Evil One, the Rejected."
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 37. Right graciously did her Lord accept her: He made her grow
guidance, but if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the in purity and beauty: To the care of Zakariya was she assigned.
Message; and in Allah.s sight are (all) His servants. 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
21. As to those who deny the Signs of Allah and in defiance of
sustenance to whom He pleases without measure."
right, slay the prophets, and slay those who teach just dealing
with mankind, announce to them a grievous penalty.
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
22. They are those whose works will bear no fruit in this world
that heareth prayer!
and in the Hereafter nor will they have anyone to help.

39. While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the angels

23. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who have been
called unto him: "(Allah) doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya,
given a portion of the Book? They are invited to the Book of
witnessing the truth of a Word from Allah, and (be besides)
Allah, to settle their dispute, but a party of them Turn back and
noble, chaste, and a prophet,- of the (goodly) company of the
decline (The arbitration).
righteous."

24. This because they say: "The Fire shall not touch us but for a
40. He said: "O my lord! How shall I have a son seeing I am
few numbered days": For their forgeries deceive them as to their
very old and my wife is barren?" "Thus" was the answer "doth
own religion.
Allah accomplish whatt He willeth."

25. But how (will they fare) when we gather them together
41. He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign," was the
against a day about which there is no doubt, and each soul will
answer, "Shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three days
be paid out just what it has earned, without (favour or) injustice?
but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord again
and again, and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning."
26. Say: "O Allah. Lord of Power (And Rule), Thou givest
power to whom Thou pleasest, and Thou strippest off power
42. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee
from whom Thou pleasest: Thou enduest with honour whom
and purified thee- chosen thee above the women of all nations.
Thou pleasest, and Thou bringest low whom Thou pleasest: In
Thy hand is all good. Verily, over all things Thou hast power.
43. "O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and
bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down."
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 44. This is part of the tidings of the things unseen, which We
givest sustenance to whom Thou pleasest, without measure." 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
28. Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers
them when they disputed (the point).
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) 45. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad
Himself; for the final goal is to Allah. 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.
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. 46. "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity.
And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."
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 47. She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man
were a great distance between it and its evil. But Allah cautions hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah createth what He
you (To remember) Himself. And Allah is full of kindness to willeth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, 'Be,'
those that serve Him." and it is!

31. Say: "If ye do love Allah, Follow me: Allah will love you 48. "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law
and forgive you your sins: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most and the Gospel,
Merciful."
49. "And (appoint him) an apostle to the Children of Israel, (with
32. Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger.: But if they turn back, this message): "'I have come to you, with a Sign from your Lord,
Allah loveth not those who reject Faith. 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
33. Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham,
Allah.s leave; and I declare to you what ye eat, and what ye store
and the family of 'Imran above all people,-
in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you if ye did believe;

34. Offspring, one of the other: And Allah heareth and knoweth
50. "'(I have come to you), to attest the Law which was before
all things.
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
35. Behold! a woman of 'Imran said: "O my Lord! I do dedicate Lord. So fear Allah, and obey me.
unto Thee what is in my womb for Thy special service: So
accept this of me: For Thou hearest and knowest all things."

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51. "'It is Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship 68. Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham,
Him. This is a Way that is straight.'" are those who follow him, as are also this Messenger and those
who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have faith.
52. When Jesus found Unbelief on their part He said: "Who will
be My helpers to (the work of) Allah." Said the disciples: "We 69. It is the wish of a section of the People of the Book to lead
are Allah.s helpers: We believe in Allah, and do thou bear you astray. But they shall lead astray (Not you), but themselves,
witness that we are Muslims. and they do not perceive!

53. "Our Lord! we believe in what Thou hast revealed, and we 70. Ye People of the Book! Why reject ye the Signs of Allah, of
follow the Messenger. then write us down among those who bear which ye are (Yourselves) witnesses?
witness."
71. Ye People of the Book! Why do ye clothe Truth with
54. And (the unbelievers) plotted and planned, and Allah too falsehood, and conceal the Truth, while ye have knowledge?
planned, and the best of planners is Allah.
72. A section of the People of the Book say: "Believe in the
55. Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee morning what is revealed to the believers, but reject it at the end
to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of those who of the day; perchance they may (themselves) Turn back;
blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those
who reject faith, to the Day of Resurrection: Then shall ye all
73. "And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say:
return unto me, and I will judge between you of the matters
"True guidance is the Guidance of Allah. (Fear ye) Lest a
wherein ye dispute.
revelation be sent to someone (else) Like unto that which was
sent unto you? or that those (Receiving such revelation) should
56. "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible engage you in argument before your Lord?" Say: "All bounties
agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have are in the hand of Allah. He granteth them to whom He pleaseth:
anyone to help." And Allah careth for all, and He knoweth all things."

57. "As to those who believe and work righteousness, Allah will 74. For His Mercy He specially chooseth whom He pleaseth; for
pay them (in full) their reward; but Allah loveth not those who Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded.
do wrong."
75. Among the People of the Book are some who, if entrusted
58. "This is what we rehearse unto thee of the Signs and the with a hoard of gold, will (readily) pay it back; others, who, if
Message of Wisdom." 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
59. The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He
tell a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it.
created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was.

76. Nay.- Those that keep their plighted faith and act aright,-
60. The Truth (comes) from Allah alone; so be not of those who
verily Allah loves those who act aright.
doubt.

77. As for those who sell the faith they owe to Allah and their
61. If any one disputes in this matter with thee, now after (full)
own plighted word for a small price, they shall have no portion
knowledge Hath come to thee, say: "Come! let us gather
in the Hereafter: Nor will Allah (Deign to) speak to them or look
together,- our sons and your sons, our women and your women,
at them on the Day of Judgment, nor will He cleans them (of
ourselves and yourselves: Then let us earnestly pray, and invoke
sin): They shall have a grievous penalty.
the curse of Allah on those who lie!"

78. There is among them a section who distort the Book with
62. This is the true account: There is no god except Allah. and
their tongues: (As they read) you would think it is a part of the
Allah.He is indeed the Exalted in Power, the Wise.
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
63. But if they turn back, Allah hath full knowledge of those Allah, and (well) they know it!
who do mischief.
79. It is not (possible) that a man, to whom is given the Book,
64. Say: "O People of the Book! come to common terms as and Wisdom, and the prophetic office, should say to people: "Be
between us and you: That we worship none but Allah. that we ye my worshippers rather than Allah.s": on the contrary (He
associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among would say) "Be ye worshippers of Him Who is truly the
ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn Cherisher of all: For ye have taught the Book and ye have
back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims studied it earnestly."
(bowing to Allah.s Will).
80. Nor would he instruct you to take angels and prophets for
65. Ye People of the Book! Why dispute ye about Abraham, Lords and patrons. What! would he bid you to unbelief after ye
when the Law and the Gospel Were not revealed Till after him? have bowed your will (To Allah in Islam)?
Have ye no understanding?
81. Behold! Allah took the covenant of the prophets, saying: "I
66. Ah! Ye are those who fell to disputing (Even) in matters of give you a Book and Wisdom; then comes to you an apostle,
which ye had some knowledge! but why dispute ye in matters of confirming what is with you; do ye believe in him and render
which ye have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and ye him help." Allah said: "Do ye agree, and take this my Covenant
who know not! as binding on you?" They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear
witness, and I am with you among the witnesses."
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 82. If any turn back after this, they are perverted transgressors.
joined not gods with Allah.
83. Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah.-while all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or unwilling,

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bowed to His Will (Accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be 100. O ye who believe! If ye listen to a faction among the People
brought back. of the Book, they would (indeed) render you apostates after ye
have believed!
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 101. And how would ye deny Faith while unto you are rehearsed
the Tribes, and in (the Books) given to Moses, Jesus, and the the Signs of Allah, and among you Lives the Messenger.
prophets, from their Lord: We make no distinction between one Whoever holds firmly to Allah will be shown a way that is
and another among them, and to Allah do we bow our will (in straight.
Islam)."
102. O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and
85. If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to die not except in a state of Islam.
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).
103. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah
(stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves;
86. How shall Allah Guide those who reject Faith after they and remember with gratitude Allah.s favour on you; for ye were
accepted it and bore witness that the Messenger was true and enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace,
that Clear Signs had come unto them? but Allah guides not a ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of Fire,
people unjust. and He saved you from it. Thus doth Allah make His Signs clear
to you: That ye may be guided.
87. Of such the reward is that on them (rests) the curse of Allah,
of His angels, and of all mankind;- 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.
88. In that will they dwell; nor will their penalty be lightened,
nor respite be (their lot);-
105. Be not like those who are divided amongst themselves and
fall into disputations after receiving Clear Signs: For them is a
89. Except for those that repent (Even) after that, and make
dreadful penalty,-
amends; for verily Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

106. On the Day when some faces will be (lit up with) white,
90. But those who reject Faith after they accepted it, and then go
and some faces will be (in the gloom of) black: To those whose
on adding to their defiance of Faith,- never will their repentance
faces will be black, (will be said): "Did ye reject Faith after
be accepted; for they are those who have (of set purpose) gone
accepting it? Taste then the penalty for rejecting Faith."
astray.

107. But those whose faces will be (lit with) white,- they will be
91. As to those who reject Faith, and die rejecting,- never would
in (the light of) Allah.s mercy: therein to dwell (for ever).
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. 108. These are the Signs of Allah. We rehearse them to thee in
Truth: And Allah means no injustice to any of His creatures.
92. By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give
(freely) of that which ye love; and whatever ye give, of a truth 109. To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: To
Allah knoweth it well. Him do all questions go back (for decision).

93. All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what 110. Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining
Israel Made unlawful for itself, before the Law (of Moses) was what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.
revealed. Say: "Bring ye the Law and study it, if ye be men of If only the People of the Book had faith, it were best for them:
truth." among them are some who have faith, but most of them are
perverted transgressors.
94. If any, after this, invent a lie and attribute it to Allah, they
are indeed unjust wrong-doers. 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.
95. Say: "(Allah) speaketh the Truth: follow the religion of
Abraham, the sane in faith; he was not of the Pagans."
112. Shame is pitched over them (Like a tent) wherever they are
found, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah
96. The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at
and from men; they draw on themselves wrath from Allah, and
Bakka: Full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of beings:
pitched over them is (the tent of) destitution. This because they
rejected the Signs of Allah, and slew the prophets in defiance of
97. In it are Signs Manifest; (for example), the Station of right; this because they rebelled and transgressed beyond
Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; Pilgrimage thereto bounds.
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
113. Not all of them are alike: Of the People of the Book are a
creatures.
portion that stand (For the right): They rehearse the Signs of
Allah all night long, and they prostrate themselves in adoration.
98. Say: "O People of the Book! Why reject ye the Signs of
Allah, when Allah is Himself witness to all ye do?"
114. They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin what is
right, and forbid what is wrong; and they hasten (in emulation)
99. Say: "O ye People of the Book! Why obstruct ye those who in (all) good works: They are in the ranks of the righteous.
believe, from the path of Allah, Seeking to make it crooked,
while ye were yourselves witnesses (to Allah.s Covenant)? but
115. Of the good that they do, nothing will be rejected of them;
Allah is not unmindful of all that ye do."
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116. Those who reject Faith,- neither their possessions nor their 133. Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and
(numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah. They for a Garden whose width is that (of the whole) of the heavens
will be companions of the Fire,- dwelling therein (for ever). and of the earth, prepared for the righteous,-

117. What they spend in the life of this (material) world May be 134. Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in
likened to a wind which brings a nipping frost: It strikes and adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men;- for Allah
destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own souls: loves those who do good;-
it is not Allah that hath wronged them, but they wrong
themselves.
135. And those who, having done something to be ashamed of,
or wronged their own souls, earnestly bring Allah to mind, and
118. O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those ask for forgiveness for their sins,- and who can forgive sins
outside your ranks: They will not fail to corrupt you. They only except Allah.- and are never obstinate in persisting knowingly in
desire your ruin: Rank hatred has already appeared from their (the wrong) they have done.
mouths: What their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made
plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.
136. For such the reward is forgiveness from their Lord, and
Gardens with rivers flowing underneath,- an eternal dwelling:
119. Ah! ye are those who love them, but they love you not,- How excellent a recompense for those who work (and strive)!
though ye believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet
you, they say, "We believe": But when they are alone, they bite
137. Many were the Ways of Life that have passed away before
off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say: "Perish
you: travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those
in you rage; Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart."
who rejected Truth.

120. If aught that is good befalls you, it grieves them; but if

138. Here is a plain statement to men, a guidance and instruction
some misfortune overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if ye are
to those who fear Allah.
constant and do right, not the least harm will their cunning do to
you; for Allah Compasseth round about all that they do.
139. So lose not heart, nor fall into despair: For ye must gain
mastery if ye are true in Faith.
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: 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,
122. Remember two of your parties Meditated cowardice; but
and that He may take to Himself from your ranks Martyr-
Allah was their protector, and in Allah should the faithful (Ever)
witnesses (to Truth). And Allah loveth not those that do wrong.
put their trust.

141. Allah.s object also is to purge those that are true in Faith
123. Allah had helped you at Badr, when ye were a contemptible
and to deprive of blessing Those that resist Faith.
little force; then fear Allah. thus May ye show your gratitude.

142. Did ye think that ye would enter Heaven without Allah

124. Remember thou saidst to the Faithful: "Is it not enough for
testing those of you who fought hard (In His Cause) and
you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels
remained steadfast?
(Specially) sent down?

143. Ye did indeed wish for death before ye met him: Now ye
125. "Yea, - if ye remain firm, and act aright, even if the enemy
have seen him with your own eyes, (And ye flinch!)
should rush here on you in hot haste, your Lord would help you
with five thousand angels Making a terrific onslaught.
144. Muhammad is no more than an apostle: many Were the
apostle that passed away before him. If he died or were slain,
126. Allah made it but a message of hope for you, and an
will ye then Turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his
assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except
heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah. but Allah (on the
from Allah. The Exalted, the Wise:
other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve Him) with
gratitude.
127. That He might cut off a fringe of the Unbelievers or expose
them to infamy, and they should then be turned back, frustrated
145. Nor can a soul die except by Allah.s leave, the term being
of their purpose.
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
128. Not for thee, (but for Allah., is the decision: Whether He Hereafter, We shall give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward
turn in mercy to them, or punish them; for they are indeed those that (serve us with) gratitude.
wrong-doers.
146. How many of the prophets fought (in Allah.s way), and
129. To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. with them (fought) Large bands of godly men? but they never
He forgiveth whom He pleaseth and punisheth whom He lost heart if they met with disaster in Allah.s way, nor did they
pleaseth; but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah Loves those who are
firm and steadfast.
130. O ye who believe! Devour not usury, doubled and
multiplied; but fear Allah. that ye may (really) prosper. 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
131. Fear the Fire, which is repaired for those who reject Faith:
Faith."

132. And obey Allah and the Messenger. that ye may obtain
148. And Allah gave them a reward in this world, and the
mercy.
excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah Loveth those who
do good.

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149. O ye who believe! If ye obey the Unbelievers, they will 162. Is the man who follows the good pleasure of Allah Like the
drive you back on your heels, and ye will turn back (from Faith) man who draws on himself the wrath of Allah, and whose abode
to your own loss. is in Hell?- A woeful refuge!

150. Nay, Allah is your protector, and He is the best of helpers. 163. They are in varying gardens in the sight of Allah, and Allah
sees well all that they do.
151. Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers,
for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had 164. Allah did confer a great favour on the believers when He
sent no authority: their abode will be the Fire: And evil is the sent among them an apostle from among themselves, rehearsing
home of the wrong-doers! unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing
them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been
in manifest error.
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 165. What! When a single disaster smites you, although ye
after He brought you in sight (of the booty) which ye covet. smote (your enemies) with one twice as great, do ye say?-
Among you are some that hanker after this world and some that "Whence is this?" Say (to them): "It is from yourselves: For
desire the Hereafter. Then did He divert you from your foes in Allah hath power over all things."
order to test you but He forgave you: For Allah is full of grace to
those who believe.
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,-
153. Behold! ye were climbing up the high ground, without even
casting a side glance at any one, and the Messenger in your rear
167. And the Hypocrites also. These were told: "Come, fight in
was calling you back. There did Allah give you one distress after
the way of Allah, or (at least) drive (The foe from your city)."
another by way of requital, to teach you not to grieve for (the
They said: "Had we known how to fight, we should certainly
booty) that had escaped you and for (the ill) that had befallen
have followed you." They were that day nearer to Unbelief than
you. For Allah is well aware of all that ye do.
to Faith, saying with their lips what was not in their hearts but
Allah hath full knowledge of all they conceal.
154. After (the excitement) of the distress, He sent down calm
on a band of you overcome with slumber, while another band
168. (They are) the ones that say, (of their brethren slain), while
was stirred to anxiety by their own feelings, Moved by wrong
they themselves sit (at ease): "If only they had listened to us they
suspicions of Allah.suspicions due to ignorance. They said:
would not have been slain." Say: "Avert death from your own
"What affair is this of ours?" Say thou: "Indeed, this affair is
selves, if ye speak the truth."
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 169. Think not of those who are slain in Allah.s way as dead.
here." Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those for Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their
whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the Lord;
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
170. They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah. And with
knoweth well the secrets of your hearts.
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
155. Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts fear, nor have they (cause to) grieve.
Met,-it was Satan who caused them to fail, because of some
(evil) they had done. But Allah Has blotted out (their fault): For
171. They glory in the Grace and the bounty from Allah, and in
Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.
the fact that Allah suffereth not the reward of the Faithful to be
lost (in the least).
156. O ye who believe! Be not like the Unbelievers, who say of
their brethren, when they are travelling through the Earth or
172. Of those who answered the call of Allah and the
engaged in fighting: "If they had stayed with us, they would not
Messenger, even after being wounded, those who do right and
have died, or been slain." This that Allah may make it a cause of
refrain from wrong have a great reward;-
sighs and regrets in their hearts. It is Allah that gives Life and
Death, and Allah sees well all that ye do.
173. Men said to them: "A great army is gathering against you":
And frightened them: But it (only) increased their Faith: They
157. And if ye are slain, or die, in the way of Allah, forgiveness
said: "For us Allah sufficeth, and He is the best disposer of
and mercy from Allah are far better than all they could amass.
affairs."

158. And if ye die, or are slain, Lo! it is unto Allah that ye are
174. And they returned with Grace and bounty from Allah. no
brought together.
harm ever touched them: For they followed the good pleasure of
Allah. And Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded.
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
175. It is only the Evil One that suggests to you the fear of his
broken away from about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and
votaries: Be ye not afraid of them, but fear Me, if ye have Faith.
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 176. Let not those grieve thee who rush headlong into Unbelief:
Him). 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.
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. 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.
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.

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178. Let not the Unbelievers think that our respite to them is 192. "Our Lord! any whom Thou dost admit to the Fire, Truly
good for themselves: We grant them respite that they may grow Thou coverest with shame, and never will wrong-doers Find any
in their iniquity: But they will have a shameful punishment. helpers!

179. Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which ye 193. "Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (Us) to
are now, until He separates what is evil from what is good nor Faith, 'Believe ye in the Lord,' and we have believed. Our Lord!
will He disclose to you the secrets of the Unseen. But He Forgive us our sins, blot out from us our iniquities, and take to
chooses of His Messenger. (For the purpose) whom He pleases. Thyself our souls in the company of the righteous.
So believe in Allah. And His apostles: And if ye believe and do
right, ye have a reward without measure.
194. "Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst promise unto us
through Thine apostles, and save us from shame on the Day of
180. And let not those who covetously withhold of the gifts Judgment: For Thou never breakest Thy promise."
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
195. And their Lord hath accepted of them, and answered them:
things which they covetously withheld be tied to their necks
"Never will I suffer to be lost the work of any of you, be he male
Like a twisted collar, on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs
or female: Ye are members, one of another: Those who have left
the heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is well-
their homes, or been driven out therefrom, or suffered harm in
acquainted with all that ye do.
My Cause, or fought or been slain,- verily, I will blot out from
them their iniquities, and admit them into Gardens with rivers
181. Allah hath heard the taunt of those who say: "Truly, Allah flowing beneath;- A reward from the presence of Allah, and
is indigent and we are rich!"- We shall certainly record their from His presence is the best of rewards."
word and (their act) of slaying the prophets in defiance of right,
and We shall say: "Taste ye the penalty of the Scorching Fire!
196. Let not the strutting about of the Unbelievers through the
land deceive thee:
182. "This is because of the (unrighteous deeds) which your
hands sent on before ye: For Allah never harms those who serve
197. Little is it for enjoyment: Their ultimate abode is Hell: what
Him."
an evil bed (To lie on)!

183. They (also) said: "(Allah) took our promise not to believe in
198. On the other hand, for those who fear their Lord, are
an apostle unless He showed us a sacrifice consumed by Fire
Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath; therein are they to dwell
(From heaven)." Say: "There came to you apostles before me,
(for ever),- a gift from the presence of Allah. and that which is in
with clear Signs and even with what ye ask for: why then did ye
the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.
slay them, if ye speak the truth?"

199. And there are, certainly, among the People of the Book,
184. Then if they reject thee, so were rejected apostles before
those who believe in Allah, in the revelation to you, and in the
thee, who came with Clear Signs, Books of dark prophecies, and
revelation to them, bowing in humility to Allah. They will not
the Book of Enlightenment.
sell the Signs of Allah for a miserable gain! For them is a reward
with their Lord, and Allah is swift in account.
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
200. O ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; vie
who is saved far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will
in such perseverance; strengthen each other; and fear Allah. that
have attained the object (of Life): For the life of this world is but
ye may prosper.
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
Surah 4. Women
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 1. O mankind! reverence your Guardian-Lord, who created you
factor in all affairs. 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),
187. And remember Allah took a covenant from the People of
and (reverence) the wombs (That bore you): for Allah ever
the Book, to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to
watches over you.
hide it; but they threw it away behind their backs, and purchased
with it some miserable gain! And vile was the bargain they
made! 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
188. Think not that those who exult in what they have brought
this is indeed a great sin.
about, and love to be praised for what they have not done,- think
escape the penalty. For them is a penalty Grievous indeed.
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
189. To Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the
if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then
earth; and Allah hath power over all things.
only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess, that will
be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice.
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
4. And give the women (on marriage) their dower as a free gift;
understanding,-
but if they, of their own good pleasure, remit any part of it to
you, Take it and enjoy it with right good cheer.
191. Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting,
and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of)
5. To those weak of understanding Make not over your property,
creation in the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our
which Allah hath made a means of support for you, but feed and
Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee!
clothe them therewith, and speak to them words of kindness and
Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire.
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6. Make trial of orphans until they reach the age of marriage; if repented indeed;" nor of those who die rejecting Faith: for them
then ye find sound judgment in them, release their property to have We prepared a punishment most grievous.
them; but consume it not wastefully, nor in haste against their
growing up. If the guardian is well-off, Let him claim no
19. O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against
remuneration, but if he is poor, let him have for himself what is
their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may
just and reasonable. When ye release their property to them, take
Take away part of the dower ye have given them,-except where
witnesses in their presence: But all-sufficient is Allah in taking
they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live
account.
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
7. From what is left by parents and those nearest related there is about through it a great deal of good.
a share for men and a share for women, whether the property be
small or large,-a determinate share.
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
8. But if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans or least bit of it back: Would ye take it by slander and manifest
poor, are present, feed them out of the (property), and speak to wrong?
them words of kindness and justice.
21. And how could ye take it when ye have gone in unto each
9. Let those (disposing of an estate) have the same fear in their other, and they have Taken from you a solemn covenant?
minds as they would have for their own if they had left a
helpless family behind: Let them fear Allah, and speak words of
22. And marry not women whom your fathers married,- except
appropriate (comfort).
what is past: It was shameful and odious,- an abominable custom
indeed.
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
23. Prohibited to you (For marriage) are:- Your mothers,
Fire!
daughters, sisters; father's sisters, Mother's sisters; brother's
daughters, sister's daughters; foster-mothers (Who gave you
11. Allah (thus) directs you as regards your Children's suck), foster-sisters; your wives' mothers; your step-daughters
(Inheritance): to the male, a portion equal to that of two females: under your guardianship, born of your wives to whom ye have
if only daughters, two or more, their share is two-thirds of the gone in,- no prohibition if ye have not gone in;- (Those who
inheritance; if only one, her share is a half. For parents, a sixth have been) wives of your sons proceeding from your loins; and
share of the inheritance to each, if the deceased left children; if two sisters in wedlock at one and the same time, except for what
no children, and the parents are the (only) heirs, the mother has a is past; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful;-
third; if the deceased Left brothers (or sisters) the mother has a
sixth. (The distribution in all cases ('s) after the payment of
24. Also (prohibited are) women already married, except those
legacies and debts. Ye know not whether your parents or your
whom your right hands possess: Thus hath Allah ordained
children are nearest to you in benefit. These are settled portions
(Prohibitions) against you: Except for these, all others are
ordained by Allah. and Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.
lawful, provided ye seek (them in marriage) with gifts from your
property,- desiring chastity, not lust, seeing that ye derive benefit
12. In what your wives leave, your share is a half, if they leave from them, give them their dowers (at least) as prescribed; but if,
no child; but if they leave a child, ye get a fourth; after payment after a dower is prescribed, agree Mutually (to vary it), there is
of legacies and debts. In what ye leave, their share is a fourth, if no blame on you, and Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.
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
25. If any of you have not the means wherewith to wed free
inheritance is in question, has left neither ascendants nor
believing women, they may wed believing girls from among
descendants, but has left a brother or a sister, each one of the two
those whom your right hands possess: And Allah hath full
gets a sixth; but if more than two, they share in a third; after
knowledge about your faith. Ye are one from another: Wed them
payment of legacies and debts; so that no loss is caused (to any
with the leave of their owners, and give them their dowers,
one). Thus is it ordained by Allah. and Allah is All-knowing,
according to what is reasonable: They should be chaste, not
Most Forbearing.
lustful, nor taking paramours: when they are taken in wedlock, if
they fall into shame, their punishment is half that for free
13. Those are limits set by Allah. those who obey Allah and His women. This (permission) is for those among you who fear sin;
Messenger will be admitted to Gardens with rivers flowing but it is better for you that ye practise self-restraint. And Allah is
beneath, to abide therein (for ever) and that will be the supreme Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
achievement.
26. Allah doth wish to make clear to you and to show you the
14. But those who disobey Allah and His Messenger and ordinances of those before you; and (He doth wish to) turn to
transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire, to abide therein: you (In Mercy): And Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.
And they shall have a humiliating punishment.
27. Allah doth wish to Turn to you, but the wish of those who
15. If any of your women are guilty of lewdness, Take the follow their lusts is that ye should turn away (from Him),- far,
evidence of four (Reliable) witnesses from amongst you against far away.
them; and if they testify, confine them to houses until death do
claim them, or Allah ordain for them some (other) way.
28. Allah doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): For man was
created Weak (in flesh).
16. If two men among you are guilty of lewdness, punish them
both. If they repent and amend, Leave them alone; for Allah is
29. O ye who believe! Eat not up your property among
Oft-returning, Most Merciful.
yourselves in vanities: But let there be amongst you Traffic and
trade by mutual good-will: Nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for
17. Allah accept the repentance of those who do evil in verily Allah hath been to you Most Merciful!
ignorance and repent soon afterwards; to them will Allah turn in
mercy: For Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.
30. If any do that in rancour and injustice,- soon shall We cast
them into the Fire: And easy it is for Allah.
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

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31. If ye (but) eschew the most heinous of the things which ye 45. But Allah hath full knowledge of your enemies: Allah is
are forbidden to do, We shall expel out of you all the evil in you, enough for a protector, and Allah is enough for a Helper.
and admit you to a gate of great honour.
46. Of the Jews there are those who displace words from their
32. And in no wise covet those things in which Allah Hath (right) places, and say: "We hear and we disobey"; and "Hear
bestowed His gifts More freely on some of you than on others: what is not Heard"; and "Ra'ina"; with a twist of their tongues
To men is allotted what they earn, and to women what they earn: and a slander to Faith. If only they had said: "What hear and we
But ask Allah of His bounty. For Allah hath full knowledge of obey"; and "Do hear"; and "Do look at us"; it would have been
all things. better for them, and more proper; but Allah hath cursed them for
their Unbelief; and but few of them will believe.
33. To (benefit) every one, We have appointed shares and heirs
to property left by parents and relatives. To those, also, to whom 47. O ye People of the Book! believe in what We have (now)
your right hand was pledged, give their due portion. For truly revealed, confirming what was (already) with you, before We
Allah is witness to all things. 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
34. Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because
carried out.
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 48. Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with Him;
husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to but He forgiveth anything else, to whom He pleaseth; to set up
those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, partners with Allah is to devise a sin Most heinous indeed.
admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And
last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not
49. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who claim sanctity
against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High,
for themselves? Nay-but Allah Doth sanctify whom He pleaseth.
great (above you all).
But never will they fail to receive justice in the least little thing.

35. If ye fear a breach between them twain, appoint (two)

50. Behold! how they invent a lie against Allah. but that by itself
arbiters, one from his family, and the other from hers; if they
is a manifest sin!
wish for peace, Allah will cause their reconciliation: For Allah
hath full knowledge, and is acquainted with all things.
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
36. Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do
the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the (right) way
good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours
Than the believers!
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;- 52. They are (men) whom Allah hath cursed: And those whom
Allah Hath cursed, thou wilt find, have no one to help.
37. (Nor) those who are niggardly or enjoin niggardliness on
others, or hide the bounties which Allah hath bestowed on them; 53. Have they a share in dominion or power? Behold, they give
for We have prepared, for those who resist Faith, a punishment not a farthing to their fellow-men?
that steeps them in contempt;-
54. Or do they envy mankind for what Allah hath given them of
38. Not those who spend of their substance, to be seen of men, his bounty? but We had already given the people of Abraham the
but have no faith in Allah and the Last Day: If any take the Evil Book and Wisdom, and conferred upon them a great kingdom.
One for their intimate, what a dreadful intimate he is!
55. Some of them believed, and some of them averted their faces
39. And what burden Were it on them if they had faith in Allah from him: And enough is Hell for a burning fire.
and in the Last Day, and they spent out of what Allah hath given
them for sustenance? For Allah hath full knowledge of them.
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
40. Allah is never unjust in the least degree: If there is any good for fresh skins, that they may taste the penalty: for Allah is
(done), He doubleth it, and giveth from His own presence a great Exalted in Power, Wise.
reward.
57. But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, We
41. How then if We brought from each people a witness, and We shall soon admit to Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath,- their
brought thee as a witness against these people! eternal home: Therein shall they have companions pure and
holy: We shall admit them to shades, cool and ever deepening.
42. On that day those who reject Faith and disobey the apostle
will wish that the earth Were made one with them: But never 58. Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those
will they hide a single fact from Allah. 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
43. O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with a mind
seeth all things.
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 59. O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and
journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything
been in contact with women, and ye find no water, then take for among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do
yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable
hands. For Allah doth blot out sins and forgive again and again. for final determination.

44. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were given a 60. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who declare that
portion of the Book? they traffic in error, and wish that ye they believe in the revelations that have come to thee and to
should lose the right path. those before thee? Their (real) wish is to resort together for
judgment (in their disputes) to the Evil One, though they were

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ordered to reject him. But Satan's wish is to lead them astray far 76. Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who
away (from the right). reject Faith Fight in the cause of Evil: So fight ye against the
friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan.
61. When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed,
and to the Messenger.: Thou seest the Hypocrites avert their 77. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were told to
faces from thee in disgust. 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
62. How then, when they are seized by misfortune, because of
men as - or even more than - they should have feared Allah.
the deeds which they hands have sent forth? Then their come to
They said: "Our Lord! Why hast Thou ordered us to fight?
thee, swearing by Allah. "We meant no more than good-will and
Wouldst Thou not Grant us respite to our (natural) term, near
conciliation!"
(enough)?" Say: "Short is the enjoyment of this world: the
Hereafter is the best for those who do right: Never will ye be
63. Those men,-(Allah) knows what is in their hearts; so keep dealt with unjustly in the very least!
clear of them, but admonish them, and speak to them a word to
reach their very souls.
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,
64. We sent not an apostle, but to be obeyed, in accordance with they say, "This is from Allah.; but if evil, they say, "This is from
the will of Allah. If they had only, when they were unjust to thee" (O Prophet). Say: "All things are from Allah." But what
themselves, come unto thee and asked Allah.s forgiveness, and hath come to these people, that they fail to understand a single
the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have fact?
found Allah indeed Oft-returning, Most Merciful.
79. Whatever good, (O man!) happens to thee, is from Allah. but
65. But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) Faith, until they whatever evil happens to thee, is from thy (own) soul. and We
make thee judge in all disputes between them, and find in their have sent thee as an apostle to (instruct) mankind. And enough is
souls no resistance against Thy decisions, but accept them with Allah for a witness.
the fullest conviction.
80. He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah. But if any turn
66. If We had ordered them to sacrifice their lives or to leave away, We have not sent thee to watch over their (evil deeds).
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
81. They have "Obedience" on their lips; but when they leave
for them, and would have gone farthest to strengthen their
thee, a section of them Meditate all night on things very different
(faith);
from what thou tellest them. But Allah records their nightly
(plots): So keep clear of them, and put thy trust in Allah, and
67. And We should then have given them from our presence a enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.
great reward;
82. Do they not consider the Qur'an (with care)? Had it been
68. And We should have shown them the Straight Way. from other Than Allah, they would surely have found therein
Much discrepancy.
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 83. When there comes to them some matter touching (Public)
teach), the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify), safety or fear, they divulge it. If they had only referred it to the
and the Righteous (who do good): Ah! what a beautiful Messenger, or to those charged with authority among them, the
fellowship! 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.
70. Such is the bounty from Allah. And sufficient is it that Allah
knoweth all.
84. Then fight in Allah.s cause - Thou art held responsible only
for thyself - and rouse the believers. It may be that Allah will
71. O ye who believe! Take your precautions, and either go forth restrain the fury of the Unbelievers; for Allah is the strongest in
in parties or go forth all together. might and in punishment.

72. There are certainly among you men who would tarry behind: 85. Whoever recommends and helps a good cause becomes a
If a misfortune befalls you, they say: "(Allah) did favour us in partner therein: And whoever recommends and helps an evil
that we were not present among them." cause, shares in its burden: And Allah hath power over all
things.
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 86. When a (courteous) greeting is offered you, meet it with a
you and them - "Oh! I wish I had been with them; a fine thing greeting still more courteous, or (at least) of equal courtesy.
should I then have made of it!" Allah takes careful account of all things.

74. Let those fight in the cause of Allah Who sell the life of this 87. Allah. There is no god but He: of a surety He will gather you
world for the hereafter. To him who fighteth in the cause of together against the Day of Judgment, about which there is no
Allah,- whether he is slain or gets victory - Soon shall We give doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah.s?
him a reward of great (value).

88. Why should ye be divided into two parties about the

75. And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of Hypocrites? Allah hath upset them for their (evil) deeds. Would
those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?- Men, ye guide those whom Allah hath thrown out of the Way? For
women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from those whom Allah hath thrown out of the Way, never shalt thou
this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from find the Way.
thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who
will help!"
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

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forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them becomes due and sure with Allah. And Allah is Oft-forgiving,
wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or Most Merciful.
helpers from their ranks;-
101. When ye travel through the earth, there is no blame on you
90. Except those who join a group between whom and you there if ye shorten your prayers, for fear the Unbelievers May attack
is a treaty (of peace), or those who approach you with hearts you: For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies.
restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own
people. If Allah had pleased, He could have given them power
102. When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to
over you, and they would have fought you: Therefore if they
lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer)
withdraw from you but fight you not, and (instead) send you
with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their
(Guarantees of) peace, then Allah Hath opened no way for you
prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the
(to war against them).
other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them
pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the
91. Others you will find that wish to gain your confidence as Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your
well as that of their people: Every time they are sent back to baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on
temptation, they succumb thereto: if they withdraw not from you you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of
nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for
hands, seize them and slay them wherever ye get them: In their yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a
case We have provided you with a clear argument against them. humiliating punishment.

92. Never should a believer kill a believer; but (If it so happens) 103. When ye pass (Congregational) prayers, celebrate Allah.s
by mistake, (Compensation is due): If one (so) kills a believer, it praises, standing, sitting down, or lying down on your sides; but
is ordained that he should free a believing slave, and pay when ye are free from danger, set up Regular Prayers: For such
compensation to the deceased's family, unless they remit it prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.
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
104. And slacken not in following up the enemy: If ye are
he belonged to a people with whom ye have treaty of Mutual
suffering hardships, they are suffering similar hardships; but ye
alliance, compensation should be paid to his family, and a
have Hope from Allah, while they have none. And Allah is full
believing slave be freed. For those who find this beyond their
of knowledge and wisdom.
means, (is prescribed) a fast for two months running: by way of
repentance to Allah. for Allah hath all knowledge and all
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;
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. 106. But seek the forgiveness of Allah. for Allah is Oft-
forgiving, Most Merciful.
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 107. Contend not on behalf of such as betray their own souls; for
salutation: "Thou art none of a believer!" Coveting the Allah loveth not one given to perfidy and crime:
perishable goods of this life: with Allah are profits and spoils
abundant. Even thus were ye yourselves before, till Allah
108. They may hide (Their crimes) from men, but they cannot
conferred on you His favours: Therefore carefully investigate.
hide (Them) from Allah, seeing that He is in their midst when
For Allah is well aware of all that ye do.
they plot by night, in words that He cannot approve: And Allah
Doth compass round all that they 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
109. Ah! These are the sort of men on whose behalf ye may
their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher
contend in this world; but who will contend with Allah on their
to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than
behalf on the Day of Judgment, or who will carry their affairs
to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) Hath Allah
through?
promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He
distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special
reward,- 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.
96. Ranks specially bestowed by Him, and Forgiveness and
Mercy. For Allah is 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.
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 112. But if any one earns a fault or a sin and throws it on to one
the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to move yourselves that is innocent, He carries (on himself) (Both) a falsehood and a
away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in Hell,- flagrant sin.
What an evil refuge! -
113. But for the Grace of Allah to thee and his Mercy, a party of
98. Except those who are (really) weak and oppressed - men, them would certainly have plotted to lead thee astray. But (in
women, and children - who have no means in their power, nor (a fact) they will only Lead their own souls astray, and to thee they
guide-post) to their way. 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.
99. For these, there is hope that Allah will forgive: For Allah
doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again.
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
100. He who forsakes his home in the cause of Allah, finds in
men, (Secrecy is permissible): To him who does this, seeking the
the earth Many a refuge, wide and spacious: Should he die as a
good pleasure of Allah, We shall soon give a reward of the
refugee from home for Allah and His Messenger, His reward
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115. If anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance 131. To Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth.
has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than Verily we have directed the People of the Book before you, and
that becoming to men of Faith, We shall leave him in the path he you (o Muslims) to fear Allah. But if ye deny Him, lo! unto
has chosen, and land him in Hell,- what an evil refuge! Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth, and Allah is
free of all wants, worthy of all praise.
116. Allah forgiveth not (The sin of) joining other gods with
Him; but He forgiveth whom He pleaseth other sins than this: 132. Yea, unto Allah belong all things in the heavens and on
one who joins other gods with Allah, Hath strayed far, far away earth, and enough is Allah to carry through all affairs.
(from the right).
133. If it were His will, He could destroy you, o mankind, and
117. (The Pagans), leaving Him, call but upon female deities: create another race; for He hath power this to do.
They call but upon satan the persistent rebel!
134. If any one desires a reward in this life, in Allah.s (gift) is
118. Allah did curse him, but he said: "I will take of Thy the reward (both) of this life and of the hereafter: for Allah is He
servants a portion Marked off; that heareth and seeth (all things).

119. "I will mislead them, and I will create in them false desires; 135. O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses
I will order them to slit the ears of cattle, and to deface the (fair) to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin,
nature created by Allah." Whoever, forsaking Allah, takes satan and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best
for a friend, hath of a surety suffered a loss that is manifest. 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.
120. Satan makes them promises, and creates in them false
desires; but satan's promises are nothing but deception.
136. O ye who believe! Believe in Allah and His Messenger, and
the scripture which He hath sent to His Messenger and the
121. They (his dupes) will have their dwelling in Hell, and from
scripture which He sent to those before (him). Any who denieth
it they will find no way of escape.
Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messenger., and the Day of
Judgment, hath gone far, far astray.
122. But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness,- we
shall soon admit them to gardens, with rivers flowing beneath,-to
137. Those who believe, then reject faith, then believe (again)
dwell therein for ever. Allah.s promise is the truth, and whose
and (again) reject faith, and go on increasing in unbelief,- Allah
word can be truer than Allah.s?
will not forgive them nor guide them nor guide them on the way.

123. Not your desires, nor those of the People of the Book (can
138. To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for
prevail): whoever works evil, will be requited accordingly. Nor
them (but) a grievous penalty;-
will he find, besides Allah, any protector or helper.

139. Yea, to those who take for friends unbelievers rather than
124. If any do deeds of righteousness,- be they male or female -
believers: is it honour they seek among them? Nay,- all honour
and have faith, they will enter Heaven, and not the least injustice
is with Allah.
will be done to them.

140. Already has He sent you Word in the Book, that when ye
125. Who can be better in religion than one who submits his
hear the signs of Allah held in defiance and ridicule, ye are not
whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham
to sit with them unless they turn to a different theme: if ye did,
the true in Faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend.
ye would be like them. For Allah will collect the hypocrites and
those who defy faith - all in Hell:-
126. But to Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth:
And He it is that Encompasseth all things.
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
127. They ask thy instruction concerning the women say: Allah you?"- but if the unbelievers gain a success, they say (to them):
doth instruct you about them: And (remember) what hath been "Did we not gain an advantage over you, and did we not guard
rehearsed unto you in the Book, concerning the orphans of you from the believers?" but Allah will judge betwixt you on the
women to whom ye give not the portions prescribed, and yet Day of Judgment. And never will Allah grant to the unbelievers
whom ye desire to marry, as also concerning the children who a way (to triumphs) over the believers.
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-
142. The Hypocrites - they think they are over-reaching Allah,
acquainted therewith.
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
128. If a wife fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part, hold Allah in remembrance;
there is no blame on them if they arrange an amicable settlement
between themselves; and such settlement is best; even though
143. (They are) distracted in mind even in the midst of it,- being
men's souls are swayed by greed. But if ye do good and practise
(sincerely) for neither one group nor for another whom Allah
self-restraint, Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.
leaves straying,- never wilt thou find for him the way.

129. Ye are never able to be fair and just as between women,

144. O ye who believe! Take not for friends unbelievers rather
even if it is your ardent desire: But turn not away (from a
than believers: Do ye wish to offer Allah an open proof against
woman) altogether, so as to leave her (as it were) hanging (in the
yourselves?
air). If ye come to a friendly understanding, and practise self-
restraint, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
145. The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire: no
helper wilt thou find for them;-
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. 146. Except for those who repent, mend (their lives) hold fast to
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be (numbered) with the believers. And soon will Allah grant to 162. But those among them who are well-grounded in
the believers a reward of immense value. 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
147. What can Allah gain by your punishment, if ye are grateful
and believe in Allah and in the Last Day: To them shall We soon
and ye believe? Nay, it is Allah that recogniseth (all good), and
give a great reward.
knoweth all things.

163. We have sent thee inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and the

148. Allah loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public
Messengers after him: we sent inspiration to Abraham, Isma'il,
speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He
Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and
who heareth and knoweth all things.
solomon, and to David We gave the Psalms.

149. Whether ye publish a good deed or conceal it or cover evil

164. Of some apostles We have already told thee the story; of
with pardon, verily Allah doth blot out (sins) and hath power (in
others We have not;- and to Moses Allah spoke direct;-
the judgment of values).

165. Messenger. who gave good news as well as warning, that

150. Those who deny Allah and His apostles, and (those who)
mankind, after (the coming) of the apostles, should have no plea
wish to separate Allah from His apostles, saying: "We believe in
against Allah. For Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.
some but reject others": And (those who) wish to take a course
midway,-
166. But Allah beareth witness that what He hath sent unto thee
He hath sent from His (own) knowledge, and the angels bear
151. They are in truth (equally) unbelievers; and we have
witness: But enough is Allah for a witness.
prepared for unbelievers a humiliating punishment.

167. Those who reject Faith and keep off (men) from the way of
152. To those who believe in Allah and His apostles and make
Allah, have verily strayed far, far away from the Path.
no distinction between any of the apostles, we shall soon give
their (due) rewards: for Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.
168. Those who reject Faith and do wrong,- Allah will not
forgive them nor guide them to any way-
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 169. Except the way of Hell, to dwell therein for ever. And this
they were dazed for their presumption, with thunder and to Allah is easy.
lightning. Yet they worshipped the calf even after clear signs had
come to them; even so we forgave them; and gave Moses
170. O Mankind! The Messenger hath come to you in truth from
manifest proofs of authority.
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
154. And for their covenant we raised over them (the towering All-knowing, All-wise.
height) of Mount (Sinai); and (on another occasion) we said:
"Enter the gate with humility"; and (once again) we commanded
171. O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your
them: "Transgress not in the matter of the sabbath." And we took
religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the
from them a solemn covenant.
son of Mary was (no more than) an apostle of Allah, and His
Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding
155. (They have incurred divine displeasure): In that they broke from Him: so believe in Allah and His apostles. Say not
their covenant; that they rejected the signs of Allah. that they "Trinity" : desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah.
slew the Messengers in defiance of right; that they said, "Our Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him
hearts are the wrappings (which preserve Allah.s Word; We belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is
need no more)";- Nay, Allah hath set the seal on their hearts for Allah as a Disposer of affairs.
their blasphemy, and little is it they believe;-
172. Christ disdaineth nor to serve and worship Allah, nor do the
156. That they rejected Faith; that they uttered against Mary a angels, those nearest (to Allah.: those who disdain His worship
grave false charge; and are arrogant,-He will gather them all together unto Himself
to (answer).
157. That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of
Mary, the Messenger of Allah.;- but they killed him not, nor 173. But to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, He
crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those will give their (due) rewards,- and more, out of His bounty: But
who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) those who are disdainful and arrogant, He will punish with a
knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they grievous penalty; Nor will they find, besides Allah, any to
killed him not:- protect or help them.

158. Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is 174. O mankind! verily there hath come to you a convincing
Exalted in Power, Wise;- proof from your Lord: For We have sent unto you a light (that is)
manifest.
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 175. Then those who believe in Allah, and hold fast to Him,-
will be a witness against them;- soon will He admit them to mercy and grace from Himself, and
guide them to Himself by a straight way.
160. For the iniquity of the Jews We made unlawful for them
certain (foods) good and wholesome which had been lawful for 176. They ask thee for a legal decision. Say: Allah directs (thus)
them;- in that they hindered many from Allah.s Way;- 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
161. That they took usury, though they were forbidden; and that
no child, Her brother takes her inheritance: If there are two
they devoured men's substance wrongfully;- we have prepared
sisters, they shall have two-thirds of the inheritance (between
for those among them who reject faith a grievous punishment.
them): if there are brothers and sisters, (they share), the male
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clear to you (His law), lest ye err. And Allah hath knowledge of 9. To those who believe and do deeds of righteousness hath
all things. Allah promised forgiveness and a great reward.

Surah 5. The Table, The Table Spread 10. Those who reject faith and deny our signs will be
companions of Hell-fire.
1. O ye who believe! fulfil (all) obligations. Lawful unto you
(for food) are all four-footed animals, with the exceptions 11. O ye who believe! Call in remembrance the favour of Allah
named: But animals of the chase are forbidden while ye are in unto you when certain men formed the design to stretch out their
the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb: for Allah doth command hands against you, but ((Allah)) held back their hands from you:
according to His will and plan. so fear Allah. And on Allah let believers put (all) their trust.

2. O ye who believe! Violate not the sanctity of the symbols of 12. Allah did aforetime take a covenant from the Children of
Allah, nor of the sacred month, nor of the animals brought for Israel, and we appointed twelve captains among them. And
sacrifice, nor the garlands that mark out such animals, nor the Allah said: "I am with you: if ye (but) establish regular prayers,
people resorting to the sacred house, seeking of the bounty and practise regular charity, believe in my apostles, honour and assist
good pleasure of their Lord. But when ye are clear of the sacred them, and loan to Allah a beautiful loan, verily I will wipe out
precincts and of pilgrim garb, ye may hunt and let not the hatred from you your evils, and admit you to gardens with rivers
of some people in (once) shutting you out of the Sacred Mosque flowing beneath; but if any of you, after this, resisteth faith, he
lead you to transgression (and hostility on your part). Help ye hath truly wandered from the path or rectitude."
one another in righteousness and piety, but help ye not one
another in sin and rancour: fear Allah. for Allah is strict in
13. But because of their breach of their covenant, We cursed
punishment.
them, and made their hearts grow hard; they change the words
from their (right) places and forget a good part of the message
3. Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of that was sent them, nor wilt thou cease to find them- barring a
swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other few - ever bent on (new) deceits: but forgive them, and overlook
than Allah. that which hath been killed by strangling, or by a (their misdeeds): for Allah loveth those who are kind.
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
14. From those, too, who call themselves Christians, We did take
are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on
a covenant, but they forgot a good part of the message that was
stone (altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by
sent them: so we estranged them, with enmity and hatred
raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who
between the one and the other, to the day of judgment. And soon
reject faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not
will Allah show them what it is they have done.
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 15. O people of the Book! There hath come to you our
inclination to transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Messenger, revealing to you much that ye used to hide in the
Merciful. Book, and passing over much (that is now unnecessary). There
hath come to you from Allah a (new) light and a perspicuous
Book,-
4. 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 16. Wherewith Allah guideth all who seek His good pleasure to
you by Allah. eat what they catch for you, but pronounce the ways of peace and safety, and leadeth them out of darkness, by
name of Allah over it: and fear Allah. for Allah is swift in taking His will, unto the light,- guideth them to a path that is straight.
account.
17. In blasphemy indeed are those that say that Allah is Christ
5. This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against
The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours Allah, if His will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary, his
is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not mother, and all every - one that is on the earth? For to Allah
only) chaste women who are believers, but chaste women among belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that
the People of the Book, revealed before your time,- when ye is between. He createth what He pleaseth. For Allah hath power
give them their due dowers, and desire chastity, not lewdness, over all things."
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
18. (Both) the Jews and the Christians say: "We are sons of
lost (all spiritual good).
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
6. O ye who believe! when ye prepare for prayer, wash your forgiveth whom He pleaseth, and He punisheth whom He
faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; Rub your heads pleaseth: and to Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens
(with water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles. If ye are in a and the earth, and all that is between: and unto Him is the final
state of ceremonial impurity, bathe your whole body. But if ye goal (of all)"
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
19. O People of the Book! Now hath come unto you, making
water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub
(things) clear unto you, Our Messenger, after the break in (the
therewith your faces and hands, Allah doth not wish to place you
series of) our apostles, lest ye should say: "There came unto us
in a difficulty, but to make you clean, and to complete his favour
no bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil)": But now
to you, that ye may be grateful.
hath come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from
evil). And Allah hath power over all things.
7. And call in remembrance the favour of Allah unto you, and
His covenant, which He ratified with you, when ye said: "We
20. Remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! Call in
hear and we obey": And fear Allah, for Allah knoweth well the
remembrance the favour of Allah unto you, when He produced
secrets of your hearts.
prophets among you, made you kings, and gave you what He
had not given to any other among the peoples.
8. 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
21. "O my people! Enter the holy land which Allah hath
swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to
assigned unto you, and turn not back ignominiously, for then
piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that
will ye be overthrown, to your own ruin."
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22. They said: "O Moses! In this land are a people of exceeding 38. As to the thief, Male or female, cut off his or her hands: a
strength: Never shall we enter it until they leave it: if (once) they punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and
leave, then shall we enter." Allah is Exalted in power.

23. (But) among (their) Allah.fearing men were two on whom 39. But if the thief repents after his crime, and amends his
Allah had bestowed His grace: They said: "Assault them at the conduct, Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah is Oft-
(proper) Gate: when once ye are in, victory will be yours; But on forgiving, Most Merciful.
Allah put your trust if ye have faith."
40. Knowest thou not that to Allah (alone) belongeth the
24. They said: "O Moses! while they remain there, never shall dominion of the heavens and the earth? He punisheth whom He
we be able to enter, to the end of time. Go thou, and thy Lord, pleaseth, and He forgiveth whom He pleaseth: and Allah hath
and fight ye two, while we sit here (and watch)." power over all things.

25. He said: "O my Lord! I have power only over myself and my 41. O Messenger. let not those grieve thee, who race each other
brother: so separate us from this rebellious people!" 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
26. Allah said: "Therefore will the land be out of their reach for
who have never so much as come to thee. They change the
forty years: In distraction will they wander through the land: But
words from their (right) times and places: they say, "If ye are
sorrow thou not over these rebellious people.
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
27. Recite to them the truth of the story of the two sons of against Allah. For such - it is not Allah.s will to purify their
Adam. Behold! they each presented a sacrifice (to Allah.: It was hearts. For them there is disgrace in this world, and in the
accepted from one, but not from the other. Said the latter: "Be Hereafter a heavy punishment.
sure I will slay thee." "Surely," said the former, "(Allah) doth
accept of the sacrifice of those who are righteous.
42. (They are fond of) listening to falsehood, of devouring
anything forbidden. If they do come to thee, either judge
28. "If thou dost stretch thy hand against me, to slay me, it is not between them, or decline to interfere. If thou decline, they
for me to stretch my hand against thee to slay thee: for I do fear cannot hurt thee in the least. If thou judge, judge in equity
Allah, the cherisher of the worlds. between them. For Allah loveth those who judge in equity.

29. "For me, I intend to let thee draw on thyself my sin as well 43. But why do they come to thee for decision, when they have
as thine, for thou wilt be among the companions of the fire, and (their own) law before them?- therein is the (plain) command of
that is the reward of those who do wrong." Allah. yet even after that, they would turn away. For they are not
(really) People of Faith.
30. The (selfish) soul of the other led him to the murder of his
brother: he murdered him, and became (himself) one of the lost 44. It was We who revealed the law (to Moses): therein was
ones. 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
31. Then Allah sent a raven, who scratched the ground, to show protection of Allah.s book, and they were witnesses thereto:
him how to hide the shame of his brother. "Woe is me!" said he; therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a
"Was I not even able to be as this raven, and to hide the shame miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what
of my brother?" then he became full of regrets- Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers.

32. On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that 45. We ordained therein for them: "Life for life, eye for eye,
if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for nose or nose, ear for ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds equal for
spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the equal." But if any one remits the retaliation by way of charity, it
whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he is an act of atonement for himself. And if any fail to judge by
saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (No better than)
them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of wrong-doers.
them continued to commit excesses in the land.

46. And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary,

33. The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the
His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the
through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to
of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: those who fear Allah.
that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is
theirs in the Hereafter;
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
34. Except for those who repent before they fall into your power: Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) those who rebel.
in that case, know that Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

48. To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the

35. O ye who believe! Do your duty to Allah, seek the means of scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: so judge
approach unto Him, and strive with might and main in his cause: between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their
that ye may prosper. 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
36. As to those who reject Faith,- if they had everything on Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people,
earth, and twice repeated, to give as ransom for the penalty of but (His plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive
the Day of Judgment, it would never be accepted of them, theirs as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah. it is He
would be a grievous penalty. that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute;

37. Their wish will be to get out of the Fire, but never will they 49. And this (He commands): Judge thou between them by what
get out therefrom: their penalty will be one that endures. Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, but
beware of them lest they beguile thee from any of that (teaching)

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which Allah hath sent down to thee. And if they turn away, be 64. The Jews say: "(Allah)'s hand is tied up." Be their hands tied
assured that for some of their crime it is Allah.s purpose to up and be they accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay,
punish them. And truly most men are rebellious. 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
50. Do they then seek after a judgment of (the days of)
rebellion and blasphemy. Amongst them we have placed enmity
ignorance? But who, for a people whose faith is assured, can
and hatred till the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the
give better judgment than Allah.
fire of war, Allah doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do
mischief on earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief.
51. O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for
your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors
65. If only the People of the Book had believed and been
to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for
righteous, We should indeed have blotted out their iniquities and
friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.
admitted them to gardens of bliss.

52. Those in whose hearts is a disease - thou seest how eagerly

66. If only they had stood fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all
they run about amongst them, saying: "We do fear lest a change
the revelation that was sent to them from their Lord, they would
of fortune bring us disaster." Ah! perhaps Allah will give (thee)
have enjoyed happiness from every side. There is from among
victory, or a decision according to His will. Then will they
them a party on the right course: but many of them follow a
repent of the thoughts which they secretly harboured in their
course that is evil.
hearts.

67. O Messenger. proclaim the (message) which hath been sent

53. And those who believe will say: "Are these the men who
to thee from thy Lord. If thou didst not, thou wouldst not have
swore their strongest oaths by Allah, that they were with you?"
fulfilled and proclaimed His mission. And Allah will defend thee
All that they do will be in vain, and they will fall into (nothing
from men (who mean mischief). For Allah guideth not those
but) ruin.
who reject Faith.

54. O ye who believe! if any from among you turn back from his
68. Say: "O People of the Book! ye have no ground to stand
Faith, soon will Allah produce a people whom He will love as
upon unless ye stand fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all the
they will love Him,- lowly with the believers, mighty against the
revelation that has come to you from your Lord." It is the
rejecters, fighting in the way of Allah, and never afraid of the
revelation that cometh to thee from thy Lord, that increaseth in
reproaches of such as find fault. That is the grace of Allah,
most of them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. But
which He will bestow on whom He pleaseth. And Allah
sorrow thou not over (these) people without Faith.
encompasseth all, and He knoweth all things.

69. Those who believe (in the Qur'an), those who follow the
55. Your (real) friends are (no less than) Allah, His Messenger,
Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians and the Christians,- any who
and the (fellowship of) believers,- those who establish regular
believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness,- on
prayers and regular charity, and they bow down humbly (in
them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
worship).

70. We took the covenant of the Children of Israel and sent them
56. As to those who turn (for friendship) to Allah, His
apostles, every time, there came to them an apostle with what
Messenger, and the (fellowship of) believers,- it is the fellowship
they themselves desired not - some (of these) they called
of Allah that must certainly triumph.
impostors, and some they (go so far as to) slay.

57. O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those
71. They thought there would be no trial (or punishment); so
who take your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among
they became blind and deaf; yet Allah (in mercy) turned to them;
those who received the Scripture before you, or among those
yet again many of them became blind and deaf. But Allah sees
who reject Faith; but fear ye Allah, if ye have faith (indeed).
well all that they do.

58. When ye proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as

72. They do blaspheme who say: "(Allah) is Christ the son of
mockery and sport; that is because they are a people without
Mary." But said Christ: "O Children of Israel! worship Allah, my
understanding.
Lord and your Lord." Whoever joins other gods with Allah,-
Allah will forbid him the garden, and the Fire will be his abode.
59. Say: "O people of the Book! Do ye disapprove of us for no There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.
other reason than that we believe in Allah, and the revelation
that hath come to us and that which came before (us), and
73. They do blaspheme who say: Allah is one of three in a
(perhaps) that most of you are rebellious and disobedient?"
Trinity: for there is no god except One Allah. If they desist not
from their word (of blasphemy), verily a grievous penalty will
60. Say: "Shall I point out to you something much worse than befall the blasphemers among them.
this, (as judged) by the treatment it received from Allah. those
who incurred the curse of Allah and His wrath, those of whom
74. Why turn they not to Allah, and seek His forgiveness? For
some He transformed into apes and swine, those who
Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.
worshipped evil;- these are (many times) worse in rank, and far
more astray from the even path!"
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
61. When they come to thee, they say: "We believe": but in fact
woman of truth. They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how
they enter with a mind against Faith, and they go out with the
Allah doth make His signs clear to them; yet see in what ways
same but Allah knoweth fully all that they hide.
they are deluded away from the truth!

62. Many of them dost thou see, racing each other in sin and
76. Say: "Will ye worship, besides Allah, something which hath
rancour, and their eating of things forbidden. Evil indeed are the
no power either to harm or benefit you? But Allah,- He it is that
things that they do.
heareth and knoweth all things."

63. Why do not the rabbis and the doctors of Law forbid them
77. Say: "O people of the Book! exceed not in your religion the
from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things
bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the truth, nor
forbidden? Evil indeed are their works.

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follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone 92. Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and beware (of evil): if
by,- who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the even ye do turn back, know ye that it is Our Messenger.s duty to
way. proclaim (the message) in the clearest manner.

78. Curses were pronounced on those among the Children of 93. On those who believe and do deeds of righteousness there is
Israel who rejected Faith, by the tongue of David and of Jesus no blame for what they ate (in the past), when they guard
the son of Mary: because they disobeyed and persisted in themselves from evil, and believe, and do deeds of
excesses. 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.
79. Nor did they (usually) forbid one another the iniquities
which they committed: evil indeed were the deeds which they
did. 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
80. Thou seest many of them turning in friendship to the
transgress thereafter, will have a grievous penalty.
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. 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
81. If only they had believed in Allah, in the Messenger, and in
domestic animal equivalent to the one he killed, as adjudged by
what hath been revealed to him, never would they have taken
two just men among you; or by way of atonement, the feeding of
them for friends and protectors, but most of them are rebellious
the indigent; or its equivalent in fasts: that he may taste of the
wrong-doers.
penalty of his deed. Allah forgives what is past: for repetition
Allah will exact from him the penalty. For Allah is Exalted, and
82. Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou Lord of Retribution.
find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the
believers wilt thou find those who say, "We are Christians":
96. Lawful to you is the pursuit of water-game and its use for
because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men
food,- for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel; but
who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant.
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
83. And when they listen to the revelation received by the shall be gathered back.
Messenger, thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for
they recognise the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; write
97. Allah made the Ka'ba, the Sacred House, an asylum of
us down among the witnesses.
security for men, as also the Sacred Months, the animals for
offerings, and the garlands that mark them: That ye may know
84. "What cause can we have not to believe in Allah and the that Allah hath knowledge of what is in the heavens and on earth
truth which has come to us, seeing that we long for our Lord to and that Allah is well acquainted with all things.
admit us to the company of the righteous?"
98. Know ye that Allah is strict in punishment and that Allah is
85. And for this their prayer hath Allah rewarded them with Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
gardens, with rivers flowing underneath,- their eternal home.
Such is the recompense of those who do good.
99. The Messenger.s duty is but to proclaim (the message). But
Allah knoweth all that ye reveal and ye conceal.
86. But those who reject Faith and belie our Signs,- they shall be
companions of Hell-fire.
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
87. O ye who believe! make not unlawful the good things which fear Allah, O ye that understand; that (so) ye may prosper."
Allah hath made lawful for you, but commit no excess: for Allah
loveth not those given to excess.
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
88. Eat of the things which Allah hath provided for you, lawful things when the Qur'an is being revealed, they will be made
and good; but fear Allah, in Whom ye believe. plain to you, Allah will forgive those: for Allah is Oft- forgiving,
Most Forbearing.
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: 102. Some people before you did ask such questions, and on that
for expiation, feed ten indigent persons, on a scale of the average account lost their faith.
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
103. It was not Allah who instituted (superstitions like those of)
is the expiation for the oaths ye have sworn. But keep to your
a slit-ear she- camel, or a she-camel let loose for free pasture, or
oaths. Thus doth Allah make clear to you His signs, that ye may
idol sacrifices for twin-births in animals, or stallion-camels freed
be grateful.
from work: It is blasphemers who invent a lie against Allah. but
most of them lack wisdom.
90. O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of)
stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of
104. When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath
Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may
revealed; come to the Messenger.: They say: "Enough for us are
prosper.
the ways we found our fathers following." what! even though
their fathers were void of knowledge and guidance?
91. Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you,
with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the
105. O ye who believe! Guard your own souls: If ye follow
remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then
(right) guidance, no hurt can come to you from those who stray.
abstain?
the goal of you all is to Allah. it is He that will show you the
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106. O ye who believe! When death approaches any of you, 118. "If Thou dost punish them, they are Thy servant: If Thou
(take) witnesses among yourselves when making bequests,- two dost forgive them, Thou art the Exalted in power, the Wise."
just men of your own (brotherhood) or others from outside if ye
are journeying through the earth, and the chance of death befalls
119. Allah will say: "This is a day on which the truthful will
you (thus). If ye doubt (their truth), detain them both after
profit from their truth: theirs are gardens, with rivers flowing
prayer, and let them both swear by Allah. "We wish not in this
beneath,- their eternal Home: Allah well-pleased with them, and
for any worldly gain, even though the (beneficiary) be our near
they with Allah. That is the great salvation, (the fulfilment of all
relation: we shall hide not the evidence before Allah. if we do,
desires).
then behold! the sin be upon us!"

120. To Allah doth belong the dominion of the heavens and the
107. But if it gets known that these two were guilty of the sin (of
earth, and all that is therein, and it is He Who hath power over
perjury), let two others stand forth in their places,- nearest in kin
all things.
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, Surah 6. Cattle, Livestock
behold! the wrong be upon us!"
1. Praise be Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and
108. That is most suitable: that they may give the evidence in its made the darkness and the light. Yet those who reject Faith hold
true nature and shape, or else they would fear that other oaths (others) as equal, with their Guardian-Lord.
would be taken after their oaths. But fear Allah, and listen (to
His counsel): for Allah guideth not a rebellious people:
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;
109. One day will Allah gather the apostles together, and ask: yet ye doubt within yourselves!
"What was the response ye received (from men to your
teaching)?" They will say: "We have no knowledge: it is Thou
3. And He is Allah in the heavens and on earth. He knoweth
Who knowest in full all that is hidden."
what ye hide, and what ye reveal, and He knoweth the
(recompense) which ye earn (by your deeds).
110. Then will Allah say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Recount
My favour to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I strengthened
4. But never did a single one of the signs of their Lord reach
thee with the holy spirit, so that thou didst speak to the people in
them, but they turned away therefrom.
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 5. And now they reject the truth when it reaches them: but soon
breathest into it and it becometh a bird by My leave, and thou shall they learn the reality of what they used to mock at.
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 6. See they not how many of those before them We did destroy?-
thou didst show them the clear Signs, and the unbelievers among generations We had established on the earth, in strength such as
them said: 'This is nothing but evident magic.' 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
111. "And behold! I inspired the disciples to have faith in Me raised in their wake fresh generations (to succeed them).
and Mine Messenger. they said, 'We have faith, and do thou bear
witness that we bow to Allah as Muslims'".
7. If We had sent unto thee a written (message) on parchment, so
that they could touch it with their hands, the Unbelievers would
112. Behold! the disciples, said: "O Jesus the son of Mary! can have been sure to say: "This is nothing but obvious magic!"
thy Lord send down to us a table set (with viands) from
heaven?" Said Jesus: "Fear Allah, if ye have faith."
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
113. They said: "We only wish to eat thereof and satisfy our respite would be granted them.
hearts, and to know that thou hast indeed told us the truth; and
that we ourselves may be witnesses to the miracle."
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
114. Said Jesus the son of Mary: "O Allah our Lord! Send us matter which they have already covered with confusion.
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 10. Mocked were (many) apostles before thee; but their scoffers
Sustainer (of our needs)." were hemmed in by the thing that they mocked.

115. Allah said: "I will send it down unto you: But if any of you 11. Say: "Travel through the earth and see what was the end of
after that resisteth faith, I will punish him with a penalty such as those who rejected Truth."
I have not inflicted on any one among all the peoples."
12. Say: "To whom belongeth all that is in the heavens and on
116. And behold! Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! earth?" Say: "To Allah. He hath inscribed for Himself (the rule
Didst thou say unto men, worship me and my mother as gods in of) Mercy. That He will gather you together for the Day of
derogation of Allah.?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could Judgment, there is no doubt whatever. It is they who have lost
I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, thou their own souls, that will not believe.
wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my
heart, Thou I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in 13. To him belongeth all that dwelleth (or lurketh) in the night
full all that is hidden. and the day. For he is the one who heareth and knoweth all
things."
117. "Never said I to them aught except what Thou didst
command me to say, to wit, 'worship Allah, my Lord and your 14. Say: "Shall I take for my protector any other than Allah, the
Lord'; and I was a witness over them whilst I dwelt amongst Maker of the heavens and the earth? And He it is that feedeth but
them; when Thou didst take me up Thou wast the Watcher over is not fed." Say: "Nay! but I am commanded to be the first of
them, and Thou art a witness to all things.

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those who bow to Allah (in Islam), and be not thou of the 31. Lost indeed are they who treat it as a falsehood that they
company of those who join gods with Allah." 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
15. Say: "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of
burdens that they bear?
the penalty of a Mighty Day.

32. What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But
16. "On that day, if the penalty is averted from any, it is due to
best is the home in the hereafter, for those who are righteous.
Allah.s mercy; And that would be (Salvation), the obvious
Will ye not then understand?
fulfilment of all desire.

33. We know indeed the grief which their words do cause thee:
17. "If Allah touch thee with affliction, none can remove it but
It is not thee they reject: it is the signs of Allah, which the
He; if He touch thee with happiness, He hath power over all
wicked contemn.
things.

34. Rejected were the apostles before thee: with patience and
18. "He is the irresistible, (watching) from above over His
constancy they bore their rejection and their wrongs, until Our
worshippers; and He is the Wise, acquainted with all things."
aid did reach them: there is none that can alter the words (and
decrees) of Allah. Already hast thou received some account of
19. Say: "What thing is most weighty in evidence?" Say: those apostles.
"(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
35. If their spurning is hard on thy mind, yet if thou wert able to
it reaches. Can ye possibly bear witness that besides Allah there
seek a tunnel in the ground or a ladder to the skies and bring
is another Allah." Say: "Nay! I cannot bear witness!" Say: "But
them a sign,- (what good?). If it were Allah.s will, He could
in truth He is the one Allah, and I truly am innocent of (your
gather them together unto true guidance: so be not thou amongst
blasphemy of) joining others with Him."
those who are swayed by ignorance (and impatience)!

20. Those to whom We have given the Book know this as they
36. Those who listen (in truth), be sure, will accept: as to the
know their own sons. Those who have lost their own souls
dead, Allah will raise them up; then will they be turned unto
refuse therefore to believe.
Him.

21. Who doth more wrong than he who inventeth a lie against
37. They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his
Allah or rejecteth His sings? But verily the wrong-doers never
Lord?" Say: "(Allah) hath certainly power to send down a sign:
shall prosper.
but most of them understand not.

22. One day shall We gather them all together: We shall say to
38. There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being
those who ascribed partners (to Us): "Where are the partners
that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you.
whom ye (invented and) talked about?"
Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be
gathered to their Lord in the end.
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
39. Those who reject our sings are deaf and dumb,- in the midst
Allah."
of darkness profound: whom Allah willeth, He leaveth to
wander: whom He willeth, He placeth on the way that is straight.
24. Behold! how they lie against their own souls! But the (lie)
which they invented will leave them in the lurch.
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
25. Of them there are some who (pretend to) listen to thee; but upon other than Allah.- (reply) if ye are truthful!
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
41. "Nay,- On Him would ye call, and if it be His will, He would
they will believe in them; in so much that when they come to
remove (the distress) which occasioned your call upon Him, and
thee, they (but) dispute with thee; the Unbelievers say: "These
ye would forget (the false gods) which ye join with Him!"
are nothing but tales of the ancients."

42. Before thee We sent (apostles) to many nations, and We

26. Others they keep away from it, and themselves they keep
afflicted the nations with suffering and adversity, that they might
away; but they only destroy their own souls, and they perceive it
learn humility.
not.

43. When the suffering reached them from us, why then did they
27. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted with the
not learn humility? On the contrary their hearts became
Fire! They will say: "Would that we were but sent back! Then
hardened, and Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to
would we not reject the signs of our Lord, but would be amongst
them.
those who believe!"

44. But when they forgot the warning they had received, We
28. Yea, in their own (eyes) will become manifest what before
opened to them the gates of all (good) things, until, in the midst
they concealed. But if they were returned, they would certainly
of their enjoyment of Our gifts, on a sudden, We called them to
relapse to the things they were forbidden, for they are indeed
account, when lo! they were plunged in despair!
liars.

45. Of the wrong-doers the last remnant was cut off. Praise be to
29. And they (sometimes) say: "There is nothing except our life
Allah, the Cherisher of the worlds.
on this earth, and never shall we be raised up again."

46. Say: "Think ye, if Allah took away your hearing and your
30. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted with their
sight, and sealed up your hearts, who - a god other than Allah -
Lord! He will say: "Is not this the truth?" They will say: "Yea,
could restore them to you?" See how We explain the signs by
by our Lord!" He will say: "Taste ye then the penalty, because
various (symbols); yet they turn aside.
ye rejected Faith."

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47. Say: "Think ye, if the punishment of Allah comes to you, 62. Then are men returned unto Allah, their protector, the (only)
whether suddenly or openly, will any be destroyed except those reality: Is not His the command? and He is the swiftest in taking
who do wrong? account.

48. We send the apostles only to give good news and to warn: so 63. Say: "Who is it that delivereth you from the dark recesses of
those who believe and mend (their lives),- upon them shall be no land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent
fear, nor shall they grieve. terror: 'If He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we
shall truly show our gratitude'.?"
49. But those who reject our signs,- them shall punishment
touch, for that they ceased not from transgressing. 64. Say "It is Allah that delivereth you from these and all (other)
distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"
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 65. Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above
but follow what is revealed to me." Say: "can the blind be held and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving
equal to the seeing?" Will ye then consider not? you a taste of mutual vengeance - each from the other." See how
We explain the signs by various (symbols); that they may
understand.
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 66. But thy people reject this, though it is the truth. Say: "Not
guard (against evil). mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs;

52. Send not away those who call on their Lord morning and 67. For every message is a limit of time, and soon shall ye know
evening, seeking His face. In naught art thou accountable for it."
them, and in naught are they accountable for thee, that thou
shouldst turn them away, and thus be (one) of the unjust.
68. When thou seest men engaged in vain discourse about Our
signs, turn away from them unless they turn to a different theme.
53. Thus did We try some of them by comparison with others, If Satan ever makes thee forget, then after recollection, sit not
that they should say: "Is it these then that Allah hath favoured thou in the company of those who do wrong.
from amongst us?" Doth not Allah know best those who are
grateful?
69. On their account no responsibility falls on the righteous, but
(their duty) is to remind them, that they may (learn to) fear
54. When those come to thee who believe in Our signs, Say: Allah.
"Peace be on you: Your Lord hath inscribed for Himself (the
rule of) mercy: verily, if any of you did evil in ignorance, and
70. Leave alone those who take their religion to be mere play
thereafter repented, and amend (his conduct), lo! He is Oft-
and amusement, and are deceived by the life of this world. But
forgiving, Most Merciful.
proclaim (to them) this (truth): that every soul delivers itself to
ruin by its own acts: it will find for itself no protector or
55. Thus do We explain the signs in detail: that the way of the intercessor except Allah. if it offered every ransom, (or
sinners may be shown up. 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
56. Say: "I am forbidden to worship those - others than Allah -
grievous: for they persisted in rejecting 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." 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
57. Say: "For me, I (work) on a clear sign from my Lord, but ye
have made into a fool, wandering bewildered through the earth,
reject Him. What ye would see hastened, is not in my power.
his friends calling, come to us', (vainly) guiding him to the path."
The command rests with none but Allah. He declares the truth,
Say: "(Allah)'s guidance is the (only) guidance, and we have
and He is the best of judges."
been directed to submit ourselves to the Lord of the worlds;-

58. Say: "If what ye would see hastened were in my power, the
72. "To establish regular prayers and to fear Allah. for it is to
matter would be settled at once between you and me. But Allah
Him that we shall be gathered together."
knoweth best those who do wrong."

73. It is He who created the heavens and the earth in true

59. With Him are the keys of the unseen, the treasures that none
(proportions): the day He saith, "Be," behold! it is. His word is
knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is on the earth and
the truth. His will be the dominion the day the trumpet will be
in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: there is
blown. He knoweth the unseen as well as that which is open. For
not a grain in the darkness (or depths) of the earth, nor anything
He is the Wise, well acquainted (with all things).
fresh or dry (green or withered), but is (inscribed) in a record
clear (to those who can read).
74. Lo! Abraham said to his father Azar: "Takest thou idols for
gods? For I see thee and thy people in manifest error."
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 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
Him will be your return; then will He show you the truth of all heavens and the earth, that he might (with understanding) have
that ye did. certitude.

61. He is the irresistible, (watching) from above over His 76. When the night covered him over, He saw a star: He said:
worshippers, and He sets guardians over you. At length, when "This is my Lord." But when it set, He said: "I love not those
death approaches one of you, Our angels take his soul, and they that set."
never fail in their duty.

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77. When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: "This is Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in this (Book), and
my Lord." But when the moon set, He said: "unless my Lord they are constant in guarding their prayers.
guide me, I shall surely be among those who go astray."
93. Who can be more wicked than one who inventeth a lie
78. When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: "This is against Allah, or saith, "I have received inspiration," when he
my Lord; this is the greatest (of all)." But when the sun set, he hath received none, or (again) who saith, "I can reveal the like of
said: "O my people! I am indeed free from your (guilt) of giving what Allah hath revealed"? If thou couldst but see how the
partners to Allah. 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
79. "For me, I have set my face, firmly and truly, towards Him
used to tell lies against Allah, and scornfully to reject of His
Who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give
signs!"
partners to Allah."

94. "And behold! ye come to us bare and alone as We created

80. His people disputed with him. He said: "(Come) ye to
you for the first time: ye have left behind you all (the favours)
dispute with me, about Allah, when He (Himself) hath guided
which We bestowed on you: We see not with you your
me? I fear not (the beings) ye associate with Allah. Unless my
intercessors whom ye thought to be partners in your affairs: so
Lord willeth, (nothing can happen). My Lord comprehendeth in
now all relations between you have been cut off, and your (pet)
His knowledge all things. Will ye not (yourselves) be
fancies have left you in the lurch!"
admonished?

95. It is Allah Who causeth the seed-grain and the date-stone to

81. "How should I fear (the beings) ye associate with Allah,
split and sprout. He causeth the living to issue from the dead,
when ye fear not to give partners to Allah without any warrant
and He is the one to cause the dead to issue from the living. That
having been given to you? Which of (us) two parties hath more
is Allah. then how are ye deluded away from the truth?
right to security? (tell me) if ye know.

96. He it is that cleaveth the day-break (from the dark): He

82. "It is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with
makes the night for rest and tranquillity, and the sun and moon
wrong - that are (truly) in security, for they are on (right)
for the reckoning (of time): Such is the judgment and ordering of
guidance."
(Him), the Exalted in Power, the Omniscient.

83. That was the reasoning about Us, which We gave to

97. It is He Who maketh the stars (as beacons) for you, that ye
Abraham (to use) against his people: We raise whom We will,
may guide yourselves, with their help, through the dark spaces
degree after degree: for thy Lord is full of wisdom and
of land and sea: We detail Our signs for people who know.
knowledge.

98. It is He Who hath produced you from a single person: here is

84. We gave him Isaac and Jacob: all (three) guided: and before
a place of sojourn and a place of departure: We detail Our signs
him, We guided Noah, and among his progeny, David, Solomon,
for people who understand.
Job, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron: thus do We reward those who
do good:
99. It is He Who sendeth down rain from the skies: with it We
produce vegetation of all kinds: from some We produce green
85. And Zakariya and John, and Jesus and Elias: all in the ranks
(crops), out of which We produce grain, heaped up (at harvest);
of the righteous:
out of the date-palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters
of dates hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of
86. And Isma'il and Elisha, and Jonas, and Lot: and to all We grapes, and olives, and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet
gave favour above the nations: 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.
87. (To them) and to their fathers, and progeny and brethren: We
chose them, and we guided them to a straight way.
100. Yet they make the Jinns equals with Allah, though Allah
did create the Jinns; and they falsely, having no knowledge,
88. This is the guidance of Allah. He giveth that guidance to attribute to Him sons and daughters. Praise and glory be to Him!
whom He pleaseth, of His worshippers. If they were to join other (for He is) above what they attribute to Him!
gods with Him, all that they did would be vain for them.

101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the
89. These were the men to whom We gave the Book, and earth: How can He have a son when He hath no consort? He
authority, and prophethood: if these (their descendants) reject created all things, and He hath full knowledge of all things.
them, Behold! We shall entrust their charge to a new people who
reject them not.
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
90. Those were the (prophets) who received Allah.s guidance: to dispose of all affairs.
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."
103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision:
He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.
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 104. "Now have come to you, from your Lord, proofs (to open
light and guidance to man: But ye make it into (separate) sheets your eyes): if any will see, it will be for (the good of) his own
for show, while ye conceal much (of its contents): therein were soul; if any will be blind, it will be to his own (harm): I am not
ye taught that which ye knew not- neither ye nor your fathers." (here) to watch over your doings."
Say: "(Allah) (sent it down)": Then leave them to plunge in vain
discourse and trifling.
105. Thus do we explain the signs by various (symbols): that
they may say, "Thou hast taught (us) diligently," and that We
92. And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing may make the matter clear to those who know.
blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it:
that thou mayest warn the mother of cities and all around her.

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106. Follow what thou art taught by inspiration from thy Lord: 122. Can he who was dead, to whom We gave life, and a light
there is no god but He: and turn aside from those who join gods whereby he can walk amongst men, be like him who is in the
with Allah. depths of darkness, from which he can never come out? Thus to
those without faith their own deeds seem pleasing.
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 123. Thus have We placed leaders in every town, its wicked
art thou set over them to dispose of their affairs. men, to plot (and burrow) therein: but they only plot against
their own souls, and they perceive it not.
108. Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides Allah, lest
they out of spite revile Allah in their ignorance. Thus have We 124. When there comes to them a sign (from Allah., They say:
made alluring to each people its own doings. In the end will they "We shall not believe until we receive one (exactly) like those
return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of all received by Allah.s apostles." Allah knoweth best where (and
that they did. how) to carry out His mission. Soon will the wicked be
overtaken by humiliation before Allah, and a severe punishment,
for all their plots.
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 125. Those whom Allah (in His plan) willeth to guide,- He
(Muslims) realise that (even) if (special) signs came, they will openeth their breast to Islam; those whom He willeth to leave
not believe."? 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.
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. 126. This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have
detailed the signs for those who receive admonition.
111. Even if We did send unto them angels, and the dead did
speak unto them, and We gathered together all things before 127. For them will be a home of peace in the presence of their
their very eyes, they are not the ones to believe, unless it is in Lord: He will be their friend, because they practised
Allah.s plan. But most of them ignore (the truth). (righteousness).

112. Likewise did We make for every Messenger an enemy,- 128. One day will He gather them all together, (and say): "O ye
evil ones among men and jinns, inspiring each other with assembly of Jinns! Much (toll) did ye take of men." Their friends
flowery discourses by way of deception. If thy Lord had so amongst men will say: "Our Lord! we made profit from each
planned, they would not have done it: so leave them and their other: but (alas!) we reached our term - which thou didst appoint
inventions alone. 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.
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. 129. Thus do we make the wrong-doers turn to each other,
because of what they earn.
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 130. "O ye assembly of Jinns and men! came there not unto you
know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it hath apostles from amongst you, setting forth unto you My signs, and
been sent down from thy Lord in truth. Never be then of those warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?" They will
who doubt. 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.
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. 131. (The apostles were sent) thus, for thy Lord would not
destroy for their wrong-doing men's habitations whilst their
occupants were unwarned.
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. 132. To all are degrees (or ranks) according to their deeds: for
thy Lord is not unmindful of anything that they do.
117. Thy Lord knoweth best who strayeth from His way: He
knoweth best who they are that receive His guidance. 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
118. So eat of (meats) on which Allah.s name hath been
posterity of other people.
pronounced, if ye have faith in His signs.

134. All that hath been promised unto you will come to pass: nor
119. Why should ye not eat of (meats) on which Allah.s name
can ye frustrate it (in the least bit).
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 135. Say: "O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my
unchecked by knowledge. Thy Lord knoweth best those who part): soon will ye know who it is whose end will be (best) in the
transgress. Hereafter: certain it is that the wrong- doers will not prosper."

120. Eschew all sin, open or secret: those who earn sin will get 136. Out of what Allah hath produced in abundance in tilth and
due recompense for their "earnings." 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
121. Eat not of (meats) on which Allah.s name hath not been
Allah reacheth their "partners" ! evil (and unjust) is their
pronounced: That would be impiety. But the evil ones ever
assignment!
inspire their friends to contend with you if ye were to obey them,
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137. Even so, in the eyes of most of the pagans, their "partners" 150. Say: "Bring forward your witnesses to prove that Allah did
made alluring the slaughter of their children, in order to lead forbid so and so." If they bring such witnesses, be not thou
them to their own destruction, and cause confusion in their amongst them: Nor follow thou the vain desires of such as treat
religion. If Allah had willed, they would not have done so: But our signs as falsehoods, and such as believe not in the Hereafter:
leave alone them and their inventions. for they hold others as equal with their Guardian-Lord.

138. And they say that such and such cattle and crops are taboo, 151. Say: "Come, I will rehearse what Allah hath (really)
and none should eat of them except those whom - so they say - prohibited you from": Join not anything as equal with Him; be
We wish; further, there are cattle forbidden to yoke or burden, good to your parents; kill not your children on a plea of want;-
and cattle on which, (at slaughter), the name of Allah is not We provide sustenance for you and for them;- come not nigh to
pronounced; - inventions against Allah.s name: soon will He shameful deeds. Whether open or secret; take not life, which
requite them for their inventions. Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law: thus
doth He command you, that ye may learn wisdom.
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 152. And come not nigh to the orphan's property, except to
women; but if it is still-born, then all have share therein. For improve it, until he attain the age of full strength; give measure
their (false) attribution (of superstitions to Allah., He will soon and weight with (full) justice;- no burden do We place on any
punish them: for He is full of wisdom and knowledge. 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
140. Lost are those who slay their children, from folly, without
remember.
knowledge, and forbid food which Allah hath provided for them,
inventing (lies) against Allah. They have indeed gone astray and
heeded no guidance. 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.
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 154. Moreover, We gave Moses the Book, completing (Our
their fruit in their season, but render the dues that are proper on favour) to those who would do right, and explaining all things in
the day that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for detail,- and a guide and a mercy, that they might believe in the
Allah loveth not the wasters. meeting with their Lord.

142. Of the cattle are some for burden and some for meat: eat 155. And this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing:
what Allah hath provided for you, and follow not the footsteps so follow it and be righteous, that ye may receive mercy:
of Satan: for he is to you and avowed enemy.
156. Lest ye should say: "The Book was sent down to two
143. (Take) eight (head of cattle) in (four) pairs: of sheep a pair, Peoples before us, and for our part, we remained unacquainted
and of goats a pair; say, hath He forbidden the two males, or the with all that they learned by assiduous study:"
two females, or (the young) which the wombs of the two females
enclose? Tell me with knowledge if ye are truthful:
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."
144. Of camels a pair, and oxen a pair; say, hath He forbidden Now then hath come unto you a clear (sign) from your Lord,-
the two males, or the two females, or (the young) which the and a guide and a mercy: then who could do more wrong than
wombs of the two females enclose? - Were ye present when one who rejecteth Allah.s signs, and turneth away therefrom? In
Allah ordered you such a thing? But who doth more wrong than good time shall We requite those who turn away from Our signs,
one who invents a lie against Allah, to lead astray men without with a dreadful penalty, for their turning away.
knowledge? For Allah guideth not people who do wrong.
158. Are they waiting to see if the angels come to them, or thy
145. Say: "I find not in the message received by me by Lord (Himself), or certain of the signs of thy Lord! the day that
inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes certain of the signs of thy Lord do come, no good will it do to a
to eat it, unless it be dead meat, or blood poured forth, or the soul to believe in them then if it believed not before nor earned
flesh of swine,- for it is an abomination - or, what is impious, righteousness through its faith. Say: "Wait ye: we too are
(meat) on which a name has been invoked, other than Allah.s". waiting."
But (even so), if a person is forced by necessity, without wilful
disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- thy Lord is Oft-
159. As for those who divide their religion and break up into
forgiving, Most Merciful.
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.
146. For those who followed the Jewish Law, We forbade every
(animal) with undivided hoof, and We forbade them that fat of
160. He that doeth good shall have ten times as much to his
the ox and the sheep, except what adheres to their backs or their
credit: He that doeth evil shall only be recompensed according to
entrails, or is mixed up with a bone: this in recompense for their
his evil: no wrong shall be done unto (any of) them.
wilful disobedience: for We are true (in Our ordinances).

161. Say: "Verily, my Lord hath guided me to a way that is

147. If they accuse thee of falsehood, say: "Your Lord is full of
straight,- a religion of right,- the path (trod) by Abraham the true
mercy all- embracing; but from people in guilt never will His
in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah."
wrath be turned back.

162. Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life

148. Those who give partners (to Allah. will say: "If Allah had
and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds:
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: 163. No partner hath He: this am I commanded, and I am the
"Have ye any (certain) knowledge? If so, produce it before us. first of those who bow to His will.
Ye follow nothing but conjecture: ye do nothing but lie."
164. Say: "Shall I seek for (my) Cherisher other than Allah,
149. Say: "With Allah is the argument that reaches home: if it when He is the Cherisher of all things (that exist)? Every soul
had been His will, He could indeed have guided you all." draws the meed of its acts on none but itself: no bearer of

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burdens can bear of burdens can bear the burden of another. 18. ((Allah)) said: "Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If
Your goal in the end is towards Allah. He will tell you the truth any of them follow thee,- Hell will I fill with you all.
of the things wherein ye disputed."
19. "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden, and enjoy
165. It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the (its good things) as ye wish: but approach not this tree, or ye run
earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He into harm and transgression."
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.
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."
Surah 7. The Heights
21. And he swore to them both, that he was their sincere adviser.
1. Alif, Lam, Mim, Sad.
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
2. A Book revealed unto thee,- So let thy heart be oppressed no
sew together the leaves of the garden over their bodies. And
more by any difficulty on that account,- that with it thou
their Lord called unto them: "Did I not forbid you that tree, and
mightest warn (the erring) and teach the Believers).
tell you that Satan was an avowed enemy unto you?"

3. Follow (O men!) the revelation given unto you from your

23. They said: "Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If
Lord, and follow not, as friends or protectors, other than Him.
thou forgive us not and bestow not upon us Thy Mercy, we shall
Little it is ye remember of admonition.
certainly be lost."

4. How many towns have We destroyed (for their sins)? Our

24. ((Allah)) said: "Get ye down. With enmity between
punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept
yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your
for their afternoon rest.
means of livelihood,- for a time."

5. When (thus) Our punishment took them, no cry did they utter
25. He said: "Therein shall ye live, and therein shall ye die; but
but this: "Indeed we did wrong."
from it shall ye be taken out (at last)."

6. Then shall we question those to whom Our message was sent

26. O ye Children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon
and those by whom We sent it.
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
7. And verily, We shall recount their whole story with among the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition!
knowledge, for We were never absent (at any time or place).
27. O ye Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you, in the
8. The balance that day will be true (to nicety): those whose same manner as He got your parents out of the Garden, stripping
scale (of good) will be heavy, will prosper: 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.
9. Those whose scale will be light, will be their souls in
perdition, for that they wrongfully treated Our signs.
28. When they do aught that is shameful, they say: "We found
our fathers doing so"; and "(Allah) commanded us thus": Say:
10. It is We Who have placed you with authority on earth, and "Nay, Allah never commands what is shameful: do ye say of
provided you therein with means for the fulfilment of your life: Allah what ye know not?"
small are the thanks that ye give!

29. Say: "My Lord hath commanded justice; and that ye set your
11. It is We Who created you and gave you shape; then We bade whole selves (to Him) at every time and place of prayer, and call
the angels bow down to Adam, and they bowed down; not so upon Him, making your devotion sincere as in His sight: such as
Iblis; He refused to be of those who bow down. He created you in the beginning, so shall ye return."

12. ((Allah)) said: "What prevented thee from bowing down 30. Some He hath guided: Others have (by their choice)
when I commanded thee?" He said: "I am better than he: Thou deserved the loss of their way; in that they took the evil ones, in
didst create me from fire, and him from clay." preference to Allah, for their friends and protectors, and think
that they receive guidance.
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 31. O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every
creatures)." time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess,
for Allah loveth not the wasters.
14. He said: "Give me respite till the day they are raised up."
32. Say: Who hath forbidden the beautiful (gifts) of Allah, which
15. ((Allah)) said: "Be thou among those who have respite." 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
16. He said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the way, lo! I them on the Day of Judgment. Thus do We explain the signs in
will lie in wait for them on thy straight way: detail for those who understand.

17. "Then will I assault them from before them and behind them, 33. Say: the things that my Lord hath indeed forbidden are:
from their right and their left: Nor wilt thou find, in most of shameful deeds, whether open or secret; sins and trespasses
them, gratitude (for thy mercies)." against truth or reason; assigning of partners to Allah, for which
He hath given no authority; and saying things about Allah of
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34. To every people is a term appointed: when their term is 48. The men on the heights will call to certain men whom they
reached, not an hour can they cause delay, nor (an hour) can they will know from their marks, saying: "Of what profit to you were
advance (it in anticipation). your hoards and your arrogant ways?

35. O ye Children of Adam! whenever there come to you 49. "Behold! are these not the men whom you swore that Allah
apostles from amongst you, rehearsing My signs unto you,- with His Mercy would never bless? Enter ye the Garden: no fear
those who are righteous and mend (their lives),- on them shall be shall be on you, nor shall ye grieve."
no fear nor shall they grieve.
50. The Companions of the Fire will call to the Companions of
36. But those who reject Our signs and treat them with the Garden: "Pour down to us water or anything that Allah doth
arrogance,- they are companions of the Fire, to dwell therein (for provide for your sustenance." They will say: "Both these things
ever). hath Allah forbidden to those who rejected Him."

37. Who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah 51. "Such as took their religion to be mere amusement and play,
or rejects His Signs? For such, their portion appointed must and were deceived by the life of the world." That day shall We
reach them from the Book (of decrees): until, when our forget them as they forgot the meeting of this day of theirs, and
messengers (of death) arrive and take their souls, they say: as they were wont to reject Our signs.
"Where are the things that ye used to invoke besides Allah."
They will reply, "They have left us in the lurch," And they will
52. For We had certainly sent unto them a Book, based on
bear witness against themselves, that they had rejected Allah.
knowledge, which We explained in detail,- a guide and a mercy
to all who believe.
38. He will say: "Enter ye in the company of the peoples who
passed away before you - men and jinns, - into the Fire." Every
53. Do they just wait for the final fulfilment of the event? On the
time a new people enters, it curses its sister-people (that went
day the event is finally fulfilled, those who disregarded it before
before), until they follow each other, all into the Fire. Saith the
will say: "The apostles of our Lord did indeed bring true
last about the first: "Our Lord! it is these that misled us: so give
(tidings). Have we no intercessors now to intercede on our
them a double penalty in the Fire." He will say: "Doubled for
behalf? Or could we be sent back? then should we behave
all" : but this ye do not understand.
differently from our behaviour in the past." In fact they will have
lost their souls, and the things they invented will leave them in
39. Then the first will say to the last: "See then! No advantage the lurch.
have ye over us; so taste ye of the penalty for all that ye did !"
54. Your Guardian-Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and
40. To those who reject Our signs and treat them with arrogance, the earth in six days, and is firmly established on the throne (of
no opening will there be of the gates of heaven, nor will they authority): He draweth the night as a veil o'er the day, each
enter the garden, until the camel can pass through the eye of the seeking the other in rapid succession: He created the sun, the
needle: Such is Our reward for those in sin. moon, and the stars, (all) governed by laws under His command.
Is it not His to create and to govern? Blessed be Allah, the
Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds!
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. 55. Call on your Lord with humility and in private: for Allah
loveth not those who trespass beyond bounds.
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 56. Do no mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order,
Companions of the Garden, therein to dwell (for ever). but call on Him with fear and longing (in your hearts): for the
Mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good.
43. And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of
injury;- beneath them will be rivers flowing;- and they shall say: 57. It is He Who sendeth the winds like heralds of glad tidings,
"Praise be to Allah, who hath guided us to this (felicity): never going before His mercy: when they have carried the heavy-laden
could we have found guidance, had it not been for the guidance clouds, We drive them to a land that is dead, make rain to
of Allah. indeed it was the truth, that the apostles of our Lord descend thereon, and produce every kind of harvest therewith:
brought unto us." And they shall hear the cry: "Behold! the thus shall We raise up the dead: perchance ye may remember.
garden before you! Ye have been made its inheritors, for your
deeds (of righteousness)."
58. From the land that is clean and good, by the will of its
Cherisher, springs up produce, (rich) after its kind: but from the
44. The Companions of the Garden will call out to the land that is bad, springs up nothing but that which is niggardly:
Companions of the Fire: "We have indeed found the promises of thus do we explain the signs by various (symbols) to those who
our Lord to us true: Have you also found Your Lord's promises are grateful.
true?" They shall say, "Yes"; but a crier shall proclaim between
them: "The curse of Allah is on the wrong-doers;-
59. We sent Noah to his people. He said: "O my people! worship
Allah. ye have no other god but Him. I fear for you the
45. "Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and punishment of a dreadful day!
would seek in it something crooked: they were those who denied
the Hereafter."
60. The leaders of his people said: "Ah! we see thee evidently
wandering (in mind)."
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
61. He said: "O my people! No wandering is there in my (mind):
the Companions of the Garden, "peace on you": they will not
on the contrary I am an apostle from the Lord and Cherisher of
have entered, but they will have an assurance (thereof).
the worlds!

47. When their eyes shall be turned towards the Companions of

62. "I but fulfil towards you the duties of my Lord's mission:
the Fire, they will say: "Our Lord! send us not to the company of
Sincere is my advice to you, and I know from Allah something
the wrong-doers."
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63. "Do ye wonder that there hath come to you a message from 79. So Salih left them, saying: "O my people! I did indeed
your Lord, through a man of your own people, to warn you,- so convey to you the message for which I was sent by my Lord: I
that ye may fear Allah and haply receive His Mercy?" gave you good counsel, but ye love not good counsellors!"

64. But they rejected him, and We delivered him, and those with 80. We also (sent) Lut: He said to his people: "Do ye commit
him, in the Ark: but We overwhelmed in the flood those who lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before
rejected Our signs. They were indeed a blind people! you?

65. To the 'Ad people, (We sent) Hud, one of their (own) 81. "For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women :
brethren: He said: O my people! worship Allah. ye have no other ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds."
god but Him will ye not fear ((Allah))?"
82. And his people gave no answer but this: they said, "Drive
66. The leaders of the Unbelievers among his people said: "Ah! them out of your city: these are indeed men who want to be
we see thou art an imbecile!" and "We think thou art a liar!" clean and pure!"

67. He said: "O my people! I am no imbecile, but (I am) an 83. But we saved him and his family, except his wife: she was of
apostle from the Lord and Cherisher of the worlds! those who legged behind.

68. "I but fulfil towards you the duties of my Lord's mission: I 84. And we rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): Then
am to you a sincere and trustworthy adviser. see what was the end of those who indulged in sin and crime!

69. "Do ye wonder that there hath come to you a message from 85. To the Madyan people We sent Shu'aib, one of their own
your Lord through a man of your own people, to warn you? call brethren: he said: "O my people! worship Allah. Ye have no
in remembrance that He made you inheritors after the people of other god but Him. Now hath come unto you a clear (Sign) from
Noah, and gave you a stature tall among the nations. Call in your Lord! Give just measure and weight, nor withhold from the
remembrance the benefits (ye have received) from Allah. that so people the things that are their due; and do no mischief on the
ye may prosper." earth after it has been set in order: that will be best for you, if ye
have Faith.
70. They said: "Comest thou to us, that we may worship Allah
alone, and give up the cult of our fathers? bring us what thou 86. "And squat not on every road, breathing threats, hindering
threatenest us with, if so be that thou tellest the truth!" from the path of Allah those who believe in Him, and seeking in
it something crooked; But remember how ye were little, and He
gave you increase. And hold in your mind's eye what was the
71. He said: "Punishment and wrath have already come upon
end of those who did mischief.
you from your Lord: dispute ye with me over names which ye
have devised - ye and your fathers,- without authority from
Allah. then wait: I am amongst you, also waiting." 87. "And if there is a party among you who believes in the
message with which I have been sent, and a party which does not
believe, hold yourselves in patience until Allah doth decide
72. We saved him and those who adhered to him. By Our mercy,
between us: for He is the best to decide.
and We cut off the roots of those who rejected Our signs and did
not believe.
88. The leaders, the arrogant party among his people, said: "O
Shu'aib! we shall certainly drive thee out of our city - (thee) and
73. To the Thamud people (We sent) Salih, one of their own
those who believe with thee; or else ye (thou and they) shall
brethren: He said: "O my people! worship Allah. ye have no
have to return to our ways and religion." He said: "What! even
other god but Him. Now hath come unto you a clear (Sign) from
though we do detest (them)?
your Lord! This she-camel of Allah is a Sign unto you: So leave
her to graze in Allah.s earth, and let her come to no harm, or ye
shall be seized with a grievous punishment. 89. "We should indeed invent a lie against Allah, if we returned
to your ways after Allah hath rescued us therefrom; nor could we
by any manner of means return thereto unless it be as in the will
74. "And remember how He made you inheritors after the 'Ad
and plan of Allah, Our Lord. Our Lord can reach out to the
people and gave you habitations in the land: ye build for
utmost recesses of things by His knowledge. In the Allah is our
yourselves palaces and castles in (open) plains, and care out
trust. our Lord! decide Thou between us and our people in truth,
homes in the mountains; so bring to remembrance the benefits
for Thou art the best to decide."
(ye have received) from Allah, and refrain from evil and
mischief on the earth."
90. The leaders, the unbelievers among his people, said: "If ye
follow Shu'aib, be sure then ye are ruined!"
75. The leaders of the arrogant party among his people said to
those who were reckoned powerless - those among them who
believed: "know ye indeed that Salih is an apostle from his 91. But the earthquake took them unawares, and they lay
Lord?" They said: "We do indeed believe in the revelation which prostrate in their homes before the morning!
hath been sent through him."
92. The men who reject Shu'aib became as if they had never
76. The Arrogant party said: "For our part, we reject what ye been in the homes where they had flourished: the men who
believe in." rejected Shu'aib - it was they who were ruined!

77. Then they ham-strung the she-camel, and insolently defied 93. So Shu'aib left them, saying: "O my people! I did indeed
the order of their Lord, saying: "O Salih! bring about thy threats, convey to you the messages for which I was sent by my Lord: I
if thou art an apostle (of Allah.!" gave you good counsel, but how shall I lament over a people
who refuse to believe!"
78. So the earthquake took them unawares, and they lay
prostrate in their homes in the morning! 94. Whenever We sent a prophet to a town, We took up its
people in suffering and adversity, in order that they might learn
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95. Then We changed their suffering into prosperity, until they 115. They said: "O Moses! wilt thou throw (first), or shall we
grew and multiplied, and began to say: "Our fathers (too) were have the (first) throw?"
touched by suffering and affluence" ... Behold! We called them
to account of a sudden, while they realised not (their peril).
116. Said Moses: "Throw ye (first)." So when they threw, they
bewitched the eyes of the people, and struck terror into them: for
96. If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, they showed a great (feat of) magic.
We should indeed have opened out to them (All kinds of)
blessings from heaven and earth; but they rejected (the truth),
117. We put it into Moses's mind by inspiration: "Throw (now)
and We brought them to book for their misdeeds.
thy rod":and behold! it swallows up straight away all the
falsehoods which they fake!
97. Did the people of the towns feel secure against the coming of
Our wrath by night while they were asleep?
118. Thus truth was confirmed, and all that they did was made of
no effect.
98. Or else did they feel secure against its coming in broad
daylight while they played about (care-free)?
119. So the (great ones) were vanquished there and then, and
were made to look small.
99. Did they then feel secure against the plan of Allah.- but no
one can feel secure from the Plan of Allah, except those
120. But the sorcerers fell down prostrate in adoration.
(doomed) to ruin!

121. Saying: "We believe in the Lord of the Worlds,-

100. To those who inherit the earth in succession to its
(previous) possessors, is it not a guiding, (lesson) that, if We so
willed, We could punish them (too) for their sins, and seal up 122. "The Lord of Moses and Aaron."
their hearts so that they could not hear?
123. Said Pharaoh: "Believe ye in Him before I give you
101. Such were the towns whose story We (thus) relate unto permission? Surely this is a trick which ye have planned in the
thee: There came indeed to them their apostles with clear city to drive out its people: but soon shall ye know (the
(signs): But they would not believe what they had rejected consequences).
before. Thus doth Allah seal up the hearts of those who reject
faith.
124. "Be sure I will cut off your hands and your feet on apposite
sides, and I will cause you all to die on the cross."
102. Most of them We found not men (true) to their covenant:
but most of them We found rebellious and disobedient.
125. They said: "For us, We are but sent back unto our Lord:

103. Then after them We sent Moses with Our signs to Pharaoh
126. "But thou dost wreak thy vengeance on us simply because
and his chiefs, but they wrongfully rejected them: So see what
we believed in the Signs of our Lord when they reached us! Our
was the end of those who made mischief.
Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and take our souls
unto thee as Muslims (who bow to thy will)!
104. Moses said: "O Pharaoh! I am an apostle from the Lord of
the worlds,-
127. Said the chiefs of Pharaoh's people: "Wilt thou leave Moses
and his people, to spread mischief in the land, and to abandon
105. One for whom it is right to say nothing but truth about thee and thy gods?" He said: "Their male children will we slay;
Allah. Now have I come unto you (people), from your Lord, (only) their females will we save alive; and we have over them
with a clear (Sign): So let the Children of Israel depart along (power) irresistible."
with me."
128. Said Moses to his people: "Pray for help from Allah, and
106. (Pharaoh) said: "If indeed thou hast come with a Sign, show (wait) in patience and constancy: for the earth is Allah.s, to give
it forth,- if thou tellest the truth." as a heritage to such of His servants as He pleaseth; and the end
is (best) for the righteous.
107. Then (Moses) threw his rod, and behold! it was a serpent,
plain (for all to see)! 129. They said: "We have had (nothing but) trouble, both before
and after thou camest to us." He said: "It may be that your Lord
will destroy your enemy and make you inheritors in the earth;
108. And he drew out his hand, and behold! it was white to all
that so He may try you by your deeds."
beholders!

130. We punished the people of Pharaoh with years (of

109. Said the Chiefs of the people of Pharaoh: "This is indeed a
droughts) and shortness of crops; that they might receive
sorcerer well- versed.
admonition.

110. "His plan is to get you out of your land: then what is it ye
131. But when good (times) came, they said, "This is due to us;"
counsel?"
When gripped by calamity, they ascribed it to evil omens
connected with Moses and those with him! Behold! in truth the
111. They said: "Keep him and his brother in suspense (for a omens of evil are theirs in Allah.s sight, but most of them do not
while); and send to the cities men to collect- understand!

112. And bring up to thee all (our) sorcerers well-versed." 132. They said (to Moses): "Whatever be the Signs thou
bringest, to work therewith thy sorcery on us, we shall never
believe in thee.
113. So there came the sorcerers to Pharaoh: They said, "of
course we shall have a (suitable) reward if we win!"
133. So We sent (plagues) on them: Wholesale death, Locusts,
Lice, Frogs, And Blood: Signs openly self-explained: but they
114. He said: "Yea, (and more),- for ye shall in that case be
were steeped in arrogance,- a people given to sin.
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134. Every time the penalty fell on them, they said: "O Moses! 147. Those who reject Our signs and the meeting in the
on your behalf call on thy Lord in virtue of his promise to thee: Hereafter,- vain are their deeds: Can they expect to be rewarded
If thou wilt remove the penalty from us, we shall truly believe in except as they have wrought?
thee, and we shall send away the Children of Israel with thee."
148. The people of Moses made, in his absence, out of their
135. But every time We removed the penalty from them ornaments, the image of calf, (for worship): it seemed to low:
according to a fixed term which they had to fulfil,- Behold! they did they not see that it could neither speak to them, nor show
broke their word! them the way? They took it for worship and they did wrong.

136. So We exacted retribution from them: We drowned them in 149. When they repented, and saw that they had erred, they said:
the sea, because they rejected Our Signs and failed to take "If our Lord have not mercy upon us and forgive us, we shall
warning from them. indeed be of those who perish."

137. And We made a people, considered weak (and of no 150. When Moses came back to his people, angry and grieved,
account), inheritors of lands in both east and west, - lands he said: "Evil it is that ye have done in my place in my absence:
whereon We sent down Our blessings. The fair promise of thy did ye make haste to bring on the judgment of your Lord?" He
Lord was fulfilled for the Children of Israel, because they had put down the tablets, seized his brother by (the hair of) his head,
patience and constancy, and We levelled to the ground the great and dragged him to him. Aaron said: "Son of my mother! the
works and fine buildings which Pharaoh and his people erected people did indeed reckon me as naught, and went near to slaying
(with such pride). me! Make not the enemies rejoice over my misfortune, nor count
thou me amongst the people of sin."
138. We took the Children of Israel (with safety) across the sea.
They came upon a people devoted entirely to some idols they 151. Moses prayed: "O my Lord! forgive me and my brother!
had. They said: "O Moses! fashion for us a god like unto the admit us to Thy mercy! for Thou art the Most Merciful of those
gods they have." He said: "Surely ye are a people without who show mercy!"
knowledge.
152. Those who took the calf (for worship) will indeed be
139. "As to these folk,- the cult they are in is (but) a fragment of overwhelmed with wrath from their Lord, and with shame in this
a ruin, and vain is the (worship) which they practise." life: thus do We recompense those who invent (falsehoods).

140. He said: "Shall I seek for you a god other than the (true) 153. But those who do wrong but repent thereafter and (truly)
Allah, when it is Allah Who hath endowed you with gifts above believe,- verily thy Lord is thereafter Oft-Forgiving, Most
the nations?" Merciful.

141. And remember We rescued you from Pharaoh's people, 154. When the anger of Moses was appeased, he took up the
who afflicted you with the worst of penalties, who slew your tablets: in the writing thereon was guidance and Mercy for such
male children and saved alive your females: in that was a as fear their Lord.
momentous trial from your Lord.
155. And Moses chose seventy of his people for Our place of
142. We appointed for Moses thirty nights, and completed (the meeting: when they were seized with violent quaking, he prayed:
period) with ten (more): thus was completed the term (of "O my Lord! if it had been Thy will Thou couldst have
communion) with his Lord, forty nights. And Moses had charged destroyed, long before, both them and me: wouldst Thou destroy
his brother Aaron (before he went up): "Act for me amongst my us for the deeds of the foolish ones among us? this is no more
people: Do right, and follow not the way of those who do than Thy trial: by it Thou causest whom Thou wilt to stray, and
mischief." Thou leadest whom Thou wilt into the right path. Thou art our
Protector: so forgive us and give us Thy mercy; for Thou art the
best of those who forgive.
143. When Moses came to the place appointed by Us, and his
Lord addressed him, He said: "O my Lord! show (Thyself) to
me, that I may look upon thee." Allah said: "By no means canst 156. "And ordain for us that which is good, in this life and in the
thou see Me (direct); But look upon the mount; if it abide in its Hereafter: for we have turned unto Thee." He said: "With My
place, then shalt thou see Me." When his Lord manifested His punishment I visit whom I will; but My mercy extendeth to all
glory on the Mount, He made it as dust. And Moses fell down in things. That (mercy) I shall ordain for those who do right, and
a swoon. When he recovered his senses he said: "Glory be to practise regular charity, and those who believe in Our signs;-
Thee! to Thee I turn in repentance, and I am the first to believe."
157. "Those who follow the apostle, the unlettered Prophet,
144. ((Allah)) said: "O Moses! I have chosen thee above (other) whom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures),- in the law
men, by the mission I (have given thee) and the words I (have and the Gospel;- for he commands them what is just and forbids
spoken to thee): take then the (revelation) which I give thee, and them what is evil; he allows them as lawful what is good (and
be of those who give thanks." pure) and prohibits them from what is bad (and impure); He
releases them from their heavy burdens and from the yokes that
are upon them. So it is those who believe in him, honour him,
145. And We ordained laws for him in the tablets in all matters,
help him, and follow the light which is sent down with him,- it is
both commanding and explaining all things, (and said): "Take
they who will prosper."
and hold these with firmness, and enjoin thy people to hold fast
by the best in the precepts: soon shall I show you the homes of
the wicked,- (How they lie desolate)." 158. day: "O men! I am sent unto you all, as the Messenger of
Allah, to Whom belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the
earth: there is no god but He: it is He That giveth both life and
146. Those who behave arrogantly on the earth in defiance of
death. So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the Unlettered
right - them will I turn away from My signs: Even if they see all
Prophet, who believeth in Allah and His words: follow him that
the signs, they will not believe in them; and if they see the way
(so) ye may be guided."
of right conduct, they will not adopt it as the way; but if they see
the way of error, that is the way they will adopt. For they have
rejected our signs, and failed to take warning from them. 159. Of the people of Moses there is a section who guide and do
justice in the light of truth.

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160. We divided them into twelve tribes or nations. We directed 173. Or lest ye should say: "Our fathers before us may have
Moses by inspiration, when his (thirsty) people asked him for taken false gods, but we are (their) descendants after them: wilt
water: "Strike the rock with thy staff": out of it there gushed Thou then destroy us because of the deeds of men who were
forth twelve springs: Each group knew its own place for water. futile?"
We gave them the shade of clouds, and sent down to them
manna and quails, (saying): "Eat of the good things We have
174. Thus do We explain the signs in detail; and perchance they
provided for you": (but they rebelled); to Us they did no harm,
may turn (unto Us).
but they harmed their own souls.

175. Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent Our
161. And remember it was said to them: "Dwell in this town and
signs, but he passed them by: so Satan followed him up, and he
eat therein as ye wish, but say the word of humility and enter the
went astray.
gate in a posture of humility: We shall forgive you your faults;
We shall increase (the portion of) those who do good."
176. If it had been Our will, We should have elevated him with
Our signs; but he inclined to the earth, and followed his own
162. But the transgressors among them changed the word from
vain desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you attack him, he
that which had been given them so we sent on them a plague
lolls out his tongue, or if you leave him alone, he (still) lolls out
from heaven. For that they repeatedly transgressed.
his tongue. That is the similitude of those who reject Our signs;
So relate the story; perchance they may reflect.
163. Ask them concerning the town standing close by the sea.
Behold! they transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath. For on
177. Evil as an example are people who reject Our signs and
the day of their Sabbath their fish did come to them, openly
wrong their own souls.
holding up their heads, but on the day they had no Sabbath, they
came not: thus did We make a trial of them, for they were given
to transgression. 178. Whom Allah doth guide,- he is on the right path: whom He
rejects from His guidance,- such are the persons who perish.
164. When some of them said: "Why do ye preach to a people
whom Allah will destroy or visit with a terrible punishment?"- 179. Many are the Jinns and men we have made for Hell: They
said the preachers:" To discharge our duty to your Lord, and have hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they
perchance they may fear Him." see not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,-
nay more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning).
165. When they disregarded the warnings that had been given
them, We rescued those who forbade Evil; but We visited the 180. The most beautiful names belong to Allah. so call on him
wrong-doers with a grievous punishment because they were by them; but shun such men as use profanity in his names: for
given to transgression. what they do, they will soon be requited.

166. When in their insolence they transgressed (all) prohibitions, 181. Of those We have created are people who direct (others)
We said to them: "Be ye apes, despised and rejected." with truth. And dispense justice therewith.

167. Behold! thy Lord did declare that He would send against 182. Those who reject Our signs, We shall gradually visit with
them, to the Day of Judgment, those who would afflict them punishment, in ways they perceive not;
with grievous penalty. Thy Lord is quick in retribution, but He is
also Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
183. Respite will I grant unto them: for My scheme is strong
(and unfailing).
168. We broke them up into sections on this earth. There are
among them some that are the righteous, and some that are the
184. Do they not reflect? Their companion is not seized with
opposite. We have tried them with both prosperity and adversity:
madness: he is but a perspicuous warner.
In order that they might turn (to us).

185. Do they see nothing in the government of the heavens and

169. After them succeeded an (evil) generation: They inherited
the earth and all that Allah hath created? (Do they not see) that it
the Book, but they chose (for themselves) the vanities of this
may well be that their terms is nigh drawing to an end? In what
world, saying (for excuse): "(Everything) will be forgiven us."
message after this will they then believe?
(Even so), if similar vanities came their way, they would (again)
seize them. Was not the covenant of the Book taken from them,
that they would not ascribe to Allah anything but the truth? and 186. To such as Allah rejects from His guidance, there can be no
they study what is in the Book. But best for the righteous is the guide: He will leave them in their trespasses, wandering in
home in the Hereafter. Will ye not understand? distraction.

170. As to those who hold fast by the Book and establish regular 187. They ask thee about the (final) Hour - when will be its
prayer,- never shall We suffer the reward of the righteous to appointed time? Say: "The knowledge thereof is with my Lord
perish. (alone): None but He can reveal as to when it will occur. Heavy
were its burden through the heavens and the earth. Only, all of a
sudden will it come to you." They ask thee as if thou Wert eager
171. When We shook the Mount over them, as if it had been a
in search thereof: Say: "The knowledge thereof is with Allah
canopy, and they thought it was going to fall on them (We said):
(alone), but most men know not."
"Hold firmly to what We have given you, and bring (ever) to
remembrance what is therein; perchance ye may fear Allah."
188. Say: "I have no power over any good or harm to myself
except as Allah willeth. If I had knowledge of the unseen, I
172. When thy Lord drew forth from the Children of Adam -
should have multiplied all good, and no evil should have touched
from their loins - their descendants, and made them testify
me: I am but a warner, and a bringer of glad tidings to those who
concerning themselves, (saying): "Am I not your Lord (who
have faith."
cherishes and sustains you)?"- They said: "Yea! We do testify!"
(This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "Of this we
were never mindful": 189. It is He Who created you from a single person, and made
his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in
love). When they are united, she bears a light burden and carries
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Allah their Lord, (saying): "If Thou givest us a goodly child, we find their faith strengthened, and put (all) their trust in their
vow we shall (ever) be grateful." Lord;

190. But when He giveth them a goodly child, they ascribe to 3. Who establish regular prayers and spend (freely) out of the
others a share in the gift they have received: but Allah is exalted gifts We have given them for sustenance:
high above the partners they ascribe to Him.
4. Such in truth are the believers: they have grades of dignity
191. Do they indeed ascribe to Him as partners things that can with their Lord, and forgiveness, and generous sustenance:
create nothing, but are themselves created?
5. Just as thy Lord ordered thee out of thy house in truth, even
192. No aid can they give them, nor can they aid themselves! though a party among the Believers disliked it,

193. If ye call them to guidance, they will not obey: For you it is 6. Disputing with thee concerning the truth after it was made
the same whether ye call them or ye hold your peace! manifest, as if they were being driven to death and they
(actually) saw it.
194. Verily those whom ye call upon besides Allah are servants
like unto you: Call upon them, and let them listen to your prayer, 7. Behold! Allah promised you one of the two (enemy) parties,
if ye are (indeed) truthful! that it should be yours: Ye wished that the one unarmed should
be yours, but Allah willed to justify the Truth according to His
words and to cut off the roots of the Unbelievers;-
195. Have they feet to walk with? Or hands to lay hold with? Or
eyes to see with? Or ears to hear with? Say: "Call your 'god-
partners', scheme (your worst) against me, and give me no 8. That He might justify Truth and prove Falsehood false,
respite! distasteful though it be to those in guilt.

196. "For my Protector is Allah, Who revealed the Book (from 9. Remember ye implored the assistance of your Lord, and He
time to time), and He will choose and befriend the righteous. answered you: "I will assist you with a thousand of the angels,
ranks on ranks."
197. "But those ye call upon besides Him, are unable to help
you, and indeed to help themselves." 10. Allah made it but a message of hope, and an assurance to
your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah. and
Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.
198. If thou callest them to guidance, they hear not. Thou wilt
see them looking at thee, but they see not.
11. Remember He covered you with a sort of drowsiness, to give
you calm as from Himself, and he caused rain to descend on you
199. Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away
from heaven, to clean you therewith, to remove from you the
from the ignorant.
stain of Satan, to strengthen your hearts, and to plant your feet
firmly therewith.
200. If a suggestion from Satan assail thy (mind), seek refuge
with Allah. for He heareth and knoweth (all things).
12. Remember thy Lord inspired the angels (with the message):
"I am with you: give firmness to the Believers: I will instil terror
201. Those who fear Allah, when a thought of evil from Satan into the hearts of the Unbelievers: smite ye above their necks
assaults them, bring Allah to remembrance, when lo! they see and smite all their finger-tips off them."
(aright)!
13. This because they contended against Allah and His
202. But their brethren (the evil ones) plunge them deeper into Messenger. If any contend against Allah and His Messenger,
error, and never relax (their efforts). Allah is strict in punishment.

203. If thou bring them not a revelation, they say: "Why hast 14. Thus (will it be said): "Taste ye then of the (punishment): for
thou not got it together?" Say: "I but follow what is revealed to those who resist Allah, is the penalty of the Fire."
me from my Lord: this is (nothing but) lights from your Lord,
and Guidance, and mercy, for any who have faith."
15. O ye who believe! when ye meet the Unbelievers in hostile
array, never turn your backs to them.
204. When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold
your peace: that ye may receive Mercy.
16. If any do turn his back to them on such a day - unless it be in
a stratagem of war, or to retreat to a troop (of his own)- he draws
205. And do thou (O reader!) Bring thy Lord to remembrance in on himself the wrath of Allah, and his abode is Hell,- an evil
thy (very) soul, with humility and in reverence, without loudness refuge (indeed)!
in words, in the mornings and evenings; and be not thou of those
who are unheedful.
17. It is not ye who slew them; it was Allah. when thou threwest
(a handful of dust), it was not thy act, but Allah.s: in order that
206. Those who are near to thy Lord, disdain not to do Him He might test the Believers by a gracious trial from Himself: for
worship: They celebrate His praises, and bow down before Him. Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things).

Surah 8. Spoils Of War, Booty 18. That, and also because Allah is He Who makes feeble the
plans and stratagem of the Unbelievers.
1. They ask thee concerning (things taken as) spoils of war. Say:
"(such) spoils are at the disposal of Allah and the Messenger. So 19. (O Unbelievers!) if ye prayed for victory and judgment, now
fear Allah, and keep straight the relations between yourselves: hath the judgment come to you: if ye desist (from wrong), it will
Obey Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe." be best for you: if ye return (to the attack), so shall We. Not the
least good will your forces be to you even if they were
multiplied: for verily Allah is with those who believe!
2. For, Believers are those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a
tremor in their hearts, and when they hear His signs rehearsed,

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20. O ye who believe! Obey Allah and His Messenger, and turn 37. In order that Allah may separate the impure from the pure,
not away from him when ye hear (him speak). put the impure, one on another, heap them together, and cast
them into Hell. They will be the ones to have lost.
21. Nor be like those who say, "We hear," but listen not:
38. Say to the Unbelievers, if (now) they desist (from Unbelief),
their past would be forgiven them; but if they persist, the
22. For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are the deaf and
punishment of those before them is already (a matter of warning
the dumb,- those who understand not.
for them).

23. If Allah had found in them any good. He would indeed have
39. And fight them on until there is no more tumult or
made them listen: (As it is), if He had made them listen, they
oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah altogether
would but have turned back and declined (Faith).
and everywhere; but if they cease, verily Allah doth see all that
they do.
24. O ye who believe! give your response to Allah and His
Messenger, when He calleth you to that which will give you life;
40. If they refuse, be sure that Allah is your Protector - the best
and know that Allah cometh in between a man and his heart, and
to protect and the best to help.
that it is He to Whom ye shall (all) be gathered.

41. And know that out of all the booty that ye may acquire (in
25. And fear tumult or oppression, which affecteth not in
war), a fifth share is assigned to Allah,- and to the Messenger,
particular (only) those of you who do wrong: and know that
and to near relatives, orphans, the needy, and the wayfarer,- if ye
Allah is strict in punishment.
do believe in Allah and in the revelation We sent down to Our
servant on the Day of Testing,- the Day of the meeting of the
26. Call to mind when ye were a small (band), despised through two forces. For Allah hath power over all things.
the land, and afraid that men might despoil and kidnap you; But
He provided a safe asylum for you, strengthened you with His
42. Remember ye were on the hither side of the valley, and they
aid, and gave you Good things for sustenance: that ye might be
on the farther side, and the caravan on lower ground than ye.
grateful.
Even if ye had made a mutual appointment to meet, ye would
certainly have failed in the appointment: But (thus ye met), that
27. O ye that believe! betray not the trust of Allah and the Allah might accomplish a matter already enacted; that those who
Messenger, nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to died might die after a clear Sign (had been given), and those who
you. lived might live after a Clear Sign (had been given). And verily
Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things).
28. And know ye that your possessions and your progeny are but
a trial; and that it is Allah with Whom lies your highest reward. 43. Remember in thy dream Allah showed them to thee as few:
if He had shown them to thee as many, ye would surely have
been discouraged, and ye would surely have disputed in (your)
29. O ye who believe! if ye fear Allah, He will grant you a decision; but Allah saved (you): for He knoweth well the
criterion (to judge between right and wrong), remove from you (secrets) of (all) hearts.
(all) evil (that may afflict) you, and forgive you: for Allah is the
Lord of grace unbounded.
44. And remember when ye met, He showed them to you as few
in your eyes, and He made you appear as contemptible in their
30. Remember how the Unbelievers plotted against thee, to keep eyes: that Allah might accomplish a matter already enacted. For
thee in bonds, or slay thee, or get thee out (of thy home). They to Allah do all questions go back (for decision).
plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is
Allah.
45. O ye who believe! When ye meet a force, be firm, and call
Allah in remembrance much (and often); that ye may prosper:
31. When Our Signs are rehearsed to them, they say: "We have
heard this (before): if we wished, we could say (words) like
these: these are nothing but tales of the ancients." 46. And obey Allah and His Messenger. and fall into no
disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be patient
and persevering: For Allah is with those who patiently
32. Remember how they said: "O Allah if this is indeed the persevere:
Truth from Thee, rain down on us a shower of stones form the
sky, or send us a grievous penalty."
47. And be not like those who started from their homes
insolently and to be seen of men, and to hinder (men) from the
33. But Allah was not going to send them a penalty whilst thou path of Allah. For Allah compasseth round about all that they do.
wast amongst them; nor was He going to send it whilst they
could ask for pardon.
48. Remember Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to
them, and said: "No one among men can overcome you this day,
34. But what plea have they that Allah should not punish them, while I am near to you": But when the two forces came in sight
when they keep out (men) from the sacred Mosque - and they of each other, he turned on his heels, and said: "Lo! I am clear of
are not its guardians? No men can be its guardians except the you; lo! I see what ye see not; Lo! I fear Allah. for Allah is strict
righteous; but most of them do not understand. in punishment."

35. Their prayer at the House (of Allah. is nothing but whistling 49. Lo! the hypocrites say, and those in whose hearts is a
and clapping of hands: (Its only answer can be), "Taste ye the disease: "These people,- their religion has misled them." But if
penalty because ye blasphemed." any trust in Allah, behold! Allah is Exalted in might, Wise.

36. The Unbelievers spend their wealth to hinder (man) from the 50. If thou couldst see, when the angels take the souls of the
path of Allah, and so will they continue to spend; but in the end Unbelievers (at death), (How) they smite their faces and their
they will have (only) regrets and sighs; at length they will be backs, (saying): "Taste the penalty of the blazing Fire-
overcome: and the Unbelievers will be gathered together to
Hell;-
51. "Because of (the deeds) which your (own) hands sent forth;
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52. "(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and of 68. Had it not been for a previous ordainment from Allah, a
those before them: They rejected the Signs of Allah, and Allah severe penalty would have reached you for the (ransom) that ye
punished them for their crimes: for Allah is Strong, and Strict in took.
punishment:
69. But (now) enjoy what ye took in war, lawful and good: but
53. "Because Allah will never change the grace which He hath fear Allah. for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
bestowed on a people until they change what is in their (own)
souls: and verily Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth (all
70. O Messenger. say to those who are captives in your hands:
things)."
"If Allah findeth any good in your hearts, He will give you
something better than what has been taken from you, and He
54. (Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those will forgive you: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful."
before them": They treated as false the Signs of their Lord: so
We destroyed them for their crimes, and We drowned the people
71. But if they have treacherous designs against thee, (O
of Pharaoh: for they were all oppressors and wrong- doers.
Messenger.), they have already been in treason against Allah,
and so hath He given (thee) power over them. And Allah so He
55. For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are those who Who hath (full) knowledge and wisdom.
reject Him: They will not believe.
72. Those who believed, and adopted exile, and fought for the
56. They are those with whom thou didst make a covenant, but Faith, with their property and their persons, in the cause of
they break their covenant every time, and they have not the fear Allah, as well as those who gave (them) asylum and aid,- these
(of Allah.. are (all) friends and protectors, one of another. As to those who
believed but came not into exile, ye owe no duty of protection to
them until they come into exile; but if they seek your aid in
57. If ye gain the mastery over them in war, disperse, with them,
religion, it is your duty to help them, except against a people
those who follow them, that they may remember.
with whom ye have a treaty of mutual alliance. And (remember)
Allah seeth all that ye do.
58. If thou fearest treachery from any group, throw back (their
covenant) to them, (so as to be) on equal terms: for Allah loveth
73. The Unbelievers are protectors, one of another: Unless ye do
not the treacherous.
this, (protect each other), there would be tumult and oppression
on earth, and great mischief.
59. Let not the unbelievers think that they can get the better (of
the godly): they will never frustrate (them).
74. Those who believe, and adopt exile, and fight for the Faith,
in the cause of Allah as well as those who give (them) asylum
60. Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your and aid,- these are (all) in very truth the Believers: for them is
power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts the forgiveness of sins and a provision most generous.
of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides,
whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know. Whatever
75. And those who accept Faith subsequently, and adopt exile,
ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you,
and fight for the Faith in your company,- they are of you. But
and ye shall not be treated unjustly.
kindred by blood have prior rights against each other in the Book
of Allah. Verily Allah is well-acquainted with all things.
61. But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also)
incline towards peace, and trust in Allah. for He is One that
Surah 9. Repentance, Dispensation
heareth and knoweth (all things).

1. A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His Messenger,

62. Should they intend to deceive thee,- verily Allah sufficeth
to those of the Pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual
thee: He it is That hath strengthened thee with His aid and with
alliances:-
(the company of) the Believers;

2. Go ye, then, for four months, backwards and forwards, (as ye

63. And (moreover) He hath put affection between their hearts:
will), throughout the land, but know ye that ye cannot frustrate
not if thou hadst spent all that is in the earth, couldst thou have
Allah (by your falsehood) but that Allah will cover with shame
produced that affection, but Allah hath done it: for He is Exalted
those who reject Him.
in might, Wise.

3. And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger, to the

64. O Messenger. sufficient unto thee is Allah,- (unto thee) and
people (assembled) on the day of the Great Pilgrimage,- that
unto those who follow thee among the Believers.
Allah and His Messenger dissolve (treaty) obligations with the
Pagans. If then, ye repent, it were best for you; but if ye turn
65. O Messenger. rouse the Believers to the fight. If there are away, know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah. And proclaim a
twenty amongst you, patient and persevering, they will vanquish grievous penalty to those who reject Faith.
two hundred: if a hundred, they will vanquish a thousand of the
Unbelievers: for these are a people without understanding.
4. (But the treaties are) not dissolved with those Pagans with
whom ye have entered into alliance and who have not
66. For the present, Allah hath lightened your (task), for He subsequently failed you in aught, nor aided any one against you.
knoweth that there is a weak spot in you: But (even so), if there So fulfil your engagements with them to the end of their term:
are a hundred of you, patient and persevering, they will vanquish for Allah loveth the righteous.
two hundred, and if a thousand, they will vanquish two
thousand, with the leave of Allah. for Allah is with those who
5. But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay
patiently persevere.
the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer
them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if
67. It is not fitting for an apostle that he should have prisoners of they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular
war until he hath thoroughly subdued the land. Ye look for the charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving,
temporal goods of this world; but Allah looketh to the Hereafter: Most Merciful.
And Allah is Exalted in might, Wise.
6. If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him,
so that he may hear the word of Allah. and then escort him to

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where he can be secure. That is because they are men without 22. They will dwell therein for ever. Verily in Allah.s presence
knowledge. is a reward, the greatest (of all).

7. How can there be a league, before Allah and His Messenger, 23. O ye who believe! take not for protectors your fathers and
with the Pagans, except those with whom ye made a treaty near your brothers if they love infidelity above Faith: if any of you do
the sacred Mosque? As long as these stand true to you, stand ye so, they do wrong.
true to them: for Allah doth love the righteous.
24. Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your
8. How (can there be such a league), seeing that if they get an mates, or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the
advantage over you, they respect not in you the ties either of commerce in which ye fear a decline: or the dwellings in which
kinship or of covenant? With (fair words from) their mouths ye delight - are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or
they entice you, but their hearts are averse from you; and most of the striving in His cause;- then wait until Allah brings about His
them are rebellious and wicked. decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious.

9. The Signs of Allah have they sold for a miserable price, and 25. Assuredly Allah did help you in many battle-fields and on
(many) have they hindered from His way: evil indeed are the the day of Hunain: Behold! your great numbers elated you, but
deeds they have done. they availed you naught: the land, for all that it is wide, did
constrain you, and ye turned back in retreat.
10. In a Believer they respect not the ties either of kinship or of
covenant! It is they who have transgressed all bounds. 26. But Allah did pour His calm on the Messenger and on the
Believers, and sent down forces which ye saw not: He punished
the Unbelievers; thus doth He reward those without Faith.
11. But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and
practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus)
do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand. 27. Again will Allah, after this, turn (in mercy) to whom He will:
for Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.
12. But if they violate their oaths after their covenant, and taunt
you for your Faith,- fight ye the chiefs of Unfaith: for their oaths 28. O ye who believe! Truly the Pagans are unclean; so let them
are nothing to them: that thus they may be restrained. not, after this year of theirs, approach the Sacred Mosque. And if
ye fear poverty, soon will Allah enrich you, if He wills, out of
His bounty, for Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.
13. Will ye not fight people who violated their oaths, plotted to
expel the Messenger, and took the aggressive by being the first
(to assault) you? Do ye fear them? Nay, it is Allah Whom ye 29. Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor
should more justly fear, if ye believe! hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His
Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they
are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with
14. Fight them, and Allah will punish them by your hands, cover
willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.
them with shame, help you (to victory) over them, heal the
breasts of Believers,
30. The Jews call 'Uzair a son of Allah, and the Christians call
Christ the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouth; (in
15. And still the indignation of their hearts. For Allah will turn
this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say.
(in mercy) to whom He will; and Allah is All-Knowing, All-
Allah.s curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the
Wise.
Truth!

16. Or think ye that ye shall be abandoned, as though Allah did

31. They take their priests and their anchorites to be their lords
not know those among you who strive with might and main, and
in derogation of Allah, and (they take as their Lord) Christ the
take none for friends and protectors except Allah, His
son of Mary; yet they were commanded to worship but One
Messenger, and the (community of) Believers? But Allah is
Allah. there is no god but He. Praise and glory to Him: (Far is
well- acquainted with (all) that ye do.
He) from having the partners they associate (with Him).

17. It is not for such as join gods with Allah, to visit or maintain
32. Fain would they extinguish Allah.s light with their mouths,
the mosques of Allah while they witness against their own souls
but Allah will not allow but that His light should be perfected,
to infidelity. The works of such bear no fruit: In Fire shall they
even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).
dwell.

33. It is He Who hath sent His Messenger with guidance and the
18. The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by
Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion, even though
such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular
the Pagans may detest (it).
prayers, and practise regular charity, and fear none (at all) except
Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance.
34. O ye who believe! there are indeed many among the priests
and anchorites, who in Falsehood devour the substance of men
19. Do ye make the giving of drink to pilgrims, or the
and hinder (them) from the way of Allah. And there are those
maintenance of the Sacred Mosque, equal to (the pious service
who bury gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah.
of) those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and strive with
announce unto them a most grievous penalty-
might and main in the cause of Allah. They are not comparable
in the sight of Allah. and Allah guides not those who do wrong.
35. On the Day when heat will be produced out of that (wealth)
in the fire of Hell, and with it will be branded their foreheads,
20. Those who believe, and suffer exile and strive with might
their flanks, and their backs, their flanks, and their backs.- "This
and main, in Allah.s cause, with their goods and their persons,
is the (treasure) which ye buried for yourselves: taste ye, then,
have the highest rank in the sight of Allah. they are the people
the (treasures) ye buried!"
who will achieve (salvation).

36. The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a

21. Their Lord doth give them glad tidings of a Mercy from
year)- so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and
Himself, of His good pleasure, and of gardens for them, wherein
the earth; of them four are sacred: that is the straight usage. So
are delights that endure:
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as they fight you all together. But know that Allah is with those 50. If good befalls thee, it grieves them; but if a misfortune
who restrain themselves. befalls thee, they say, "We took indeed our precautions
beforehand," and they turn away rejoicing.
37. Verily the transposing (of a prohibited month) is an addition
to Unbelief: the Unbelievers are led to wrong thereby: for they 51. Say: "Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has
make it lawful one year, and forbidden another year, in order to decreed for us: He is our protector": and on Allah let the
adjust the number of months forbidden by Allah and make such Believers put their trust.
forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their course seems pleasing to
them. But Allah guideth not those who reject Faith.
52. Say: "Can you expect for us (any fate) other than one of two
glorious things- (Martyrdom or victory)? But we can expect for
38. O ye who believe! what is the matter with you, that, when ye you either that Allah will send his punishment from Himself, or
are asked to go forth in the cause of Allah, ye cling heavily to by our hands. So wait (expectant); we too will wait with you."
the earth? Do ye prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter?
But little is the comfort of this life, as compared with the
53. Say: "Spend (for the cause) willingly or unwillingly: not
Hereafter.
from you will it be accepted: for ye are indeed a people
rebellious and wicked."
39. Unless ye go forth, He will punish you with a grievous
penalty, and put others in your place; but Him ye would not
54. The only reasons why their contributions are not accepted
harm in the least. For Allah hath power over all things.
are: that they reject Allah and His Messenger. that they come to
prayer without earnestness; and that they offer contributions
40. If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did unwillingly.
indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no
more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he
55. Let not their wealth nor their (following in) sons dazzle thee:
said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then
in reality Allah.s plan is to punish them with these things in this
Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with
life, and that their souls may perish in their (very) denial of
forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of
Allah.
the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights:
for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise.
56. They swear by Allah that they are indeed of you; but they are
not of you: yet they are afraid (to appear in their true colours).
41. Go ye forth, (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive
and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the cause of
Allah. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew. 57. If they could find a place to flee to, or caves, or a place of
concealment, they would turn straightaway thereto, with an
obstinate rush.
42. If there had been immediate gain (in sight), and the journey
easy, they would (all) without doubt have followed thee, but the
distance was long, (and weighed) on them. They would indeed 58. And among them are men who slander thee in the matter of
swear by Allah, "If we only could, we should certainly have (the distribution of) the alms: if they are given part thereof, they
come out with you": They would destroy their own souls; for are pleased, but if not, behold! they are indignant!
Allah doth know that they are certainly lying.
59. If only they had been content with what Allah and His
43. Allah give thee grace! why didst thou grant them until those Messenger gave them, and had said, "Sufficient unto us is Allah.
who told the truth were seen by thee in a clear light, and thou Allah and His Messenger will soon give us of His bounty: to
hadst proved the liars? Allah do we turn our hopes!" (that would have been the right
course).
44. Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day ask thee for no
exemption from fighting with their goods and persons. And 60. Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to
Allah knoweth well those who do their duty. administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been
(recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in
debt; in the cause of Allah. and for the wayfarer: (thus is it)
45. Only those ask thee for exemption who believe not in Allah
ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.
and the Last Day, and whose hearts are in doubt, so that they are
tossed in their doubts to and fro.
61. Among them are men who molest the Prophet and say, "He
is (all) ear." Say, "He listens to what is best for you: he believes
46. If they had intended to come out, they would certainly have
in Allah, has faith in the Believers, and is a Mercy to those of
made some preparation therefor; but Allah was averse to their
you who believe." But those who molest the Messenger will
being sent forth; so He made them lag behind, and they were
have a grievous penalty.
told, "Sit ye among those who sit (inactive)."

62. To you they swear by Allah. In order to please you: But it is

47. If they had come out with you, they would not have added to
more fitting that they should please Allah and His Messenger, if
your (strength) but only (made for) disorder, hurrying to and fro
they are Believers.
in your midst and sowing sedition among you, and there would
have been some among you who would have listened to them.
But Allah knoweth well those who do wrong. 63. Know they not that for those who oppose Allah and His
Messenger, is the Fire of Hell?- wherein they shall dwell. That is
the supreme disgrace.
48. Indeed they had plotted sedition before, and upset matters for
thee, until,- the Truth arrived, and the Decree of Allah became
manifest much to their disgust. 64. The Hypocrites are afraid lest a Sura should be sent down
about them, showing them what is (really passing) in their
hearts. Say: "Mock ye! But verily Allah will bring to light all
49. Among them is (many) a man who says: "Grant me
that ye fear (should be revealed).
exemption and draw me not into trial." Have they not fallen into
trial already? and indeed Hell surrounds the Unbelievers (on all
sides). 65. If thou dost question them, they declare (with emphasis):
"We were only talking idly and in play." Say: "Was it at Allah,
and His Signs, and His Messenger, that ye were mocking?"

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66. Make ye no excuses: ye have rejected Faith after ye had them,- Allah will throw back their ridicule on them: and they
accepted it. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others shall have a grievous penalty.
amongst you, for that they are in sin.
80. Whether thou ask for their forgiveness, or not, (their sin is
67. The Hypocrites, men and women, (have an understanding) unforgivable): if thou ask seventy times for their forgiveness,
with each other: They enjoin evil, and forbid what is just, and Allah will not forgive them: because they have rejected Allah
are close with their hands. They have forgotten Allah. so He hath and His Messenger. and Allah guideth not those who are
forgotten them. Verily the Hypocrites are rebellious and perversely rebellious.
perverse.
81. Those who were left behind (in the Tabuk expedition)
68. Allah hath promised the Hypocrites men and women, and the rejoiced in their inaction behind the back of the Messenger of
rejecters, of Faith, the fire of Hell: Therein shall they dwell: Allah. they hated to strive and fight, with their goods and their
Sufficient is it for them: for them is the curse of Allah, and an persons, in the cause of Allah. they said, "Go not forth in the
enduring punishment,- heat." Say, "The fire of Hell is fiercer in heat." If only they could
understand!
69. As in the case of those before you: they were mightier than
you in power, and more flourishing in wealth and children. They 82. Let them laugh a little: much will they weep: a recompense
had their enjoyment of their portion: and ye have of yours, as did for the (evil) that they do.
those before you; and ye indulge in idle talk as they did. They!-
their work are fruitless in this world and in the Hereafter, and
83. If, then, Allah bring thee back to any of them, and they ask
they will lose (all spiritual good).
thy permission to come out (with thee), say: "Never shall ye
come out with me, nor fight an enemy with me: for ye preferred
70. Hath not the story reached them of those before them?- the to sit inactive on the first occasion: Then sit ye (now) with those
People of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud; the People of Abraham, who lag behind."
the men of Midian, and the cities overthrown. To them came
their apostles with clear signs. It is not Allah Who wrongs them,
84. Nor do thou ever pray for any of them that dies, nor stand at
but they wrong their own souls.
his grave; for they rejected Allah and His Messenger, and died in
a state of perverse rebellion.
71. The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of
another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil: they
85. Nor let their wealth nor their (following in) sons dazzle thee:
observe regular prayers, practise regular charity, and obey Allah
Allah.s plan is to punish them with these things in this world,
and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for
and that their souls may perish in their (very) denial of Allah.
Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.

86. When a Sura comes down, enjoining them to believe in

72. Allah hath promised to Believers, men and women, gardens
Allah and to strive and fight along with His Messenger, those
under which rivers flow, to dwell therein, and beautiful
with wealth and influence among them ask thee for exemption,
mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss is
and say: "Leave us (behind): we would be with those who sit (at
the good pleasure of Allah. that is the supreme felicity.
home)."

73. O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the

87. They prefer to be with (the women), who remain behind (at
Hypocrites, and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,- an
home): their hearts are sealed and so they understand not.
evil refuge indeed.

88. But the Messenger, and those who believe with him, strive
74. They swear by Allah that they said nothing (evil), but indeed
and fight with their wealth and their persons: for them are (all)
they uttered blasphemy, and they did it after accepting Islam;
good things: and it is they who will prosper.
and they meditated a plot which they were unable to carry out:
this revenge of theirs was (their) only return for the bounty with
which Allah and His Messenger had enriched them! If they 89. Allah hath prepared for them gardens under which rivers
repent, it will be best for them; but if they turn back (to their evil flow, to dwell therein: that is the supreme felicity.
ways), Allah will punish them with a grievous penalty in this life
and in the Hereafter: They shall have none on earth to protect or
90. And there were, among the desert Arabs (also), men who
help them.
made excuses and came to claim exemption; and those who were
false to Allah and His Messenger (merely) sat inactive. Soon
75. Amongst them are men who made a covenant with Allah, will a grievous penalty seize the Unbelievers among them.
that if He bestowed on them of His bounty, they would give
(largely) in charity, and be truly amongst those who are
91. There is no blame on those who are infirm, or ill, or who find
righteous.
no resources to spend (on the cause), if they are sincere (in duty)
to Allah and His Messenger. no ground (of complaint) can there
76. But when He did bestow of His bounty, they became be against such as do right: and Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most
covetous, and turned back (from their covenant), averse (from its Merciful.
fulfilment).
92. Nor (is there blame) on those who came to thee to be
77. So He hath put as a consequence hypocrisy into their hearts, provided with mounts, and when thou saidst, "I can find no
(to last) till the Day, whereon they shall meet Him: because they mounts for you," they turned back, their eyes streaming with
broke their covenant with Allah, and because they lied (again tears of grief that they had no resources wherewith to provide the
and again). expenses.

78. Know they not that Allah doth know their secret (thoughts) 93. The ground (of complaint) is against such as claim
and their secret counsels, and that Allah knoweth well all things exemption while they are rich. They prefer to stay with the
unseen? (women) who remain behind: Allah hath sealed their hearts; so
they know not (What they miss).
79. Those who slander such of the believers as give themselves
freely to (deeds of) charity, as well as such as can find nothing to 94. They will present their excuses to you when ye return to
give except the fruits of their labour,- and throw ridicule on them. Say thou: "Present no excuses: we shall not believe you:

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Allah hath already informed us of the true state of matters 108. Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose
concerning you: It is your actions that Allah and His Messenger foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more worthy
will observe: in the end will ye be brought back to Him Who of the standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men who love
knoweth what is hidden and what is open: then will He show to be purified; and Allah loveth those who make themselves
you the truth of all that ye did." pure.

95. They will swear to you by Allah, when ye return to them, 109. Which then is best? - he that layeth his foundation on piety
that ye may leave them alone. So leave them alone: For they are to Allah and His good pleasure? - or he that layeth his
an abomination, and Hell is their dwelling-place,-a fitting foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to
recompense for the (evil) that they did. pieces? and it doth crumble to pieces with him, into the fire of
Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do wrong.
96. They will swear unto you, that ye may be pleased with them
but if ye are pleased with them, Allah is not pleased with those 110. The foundation of those who so build is never free from
who disobey. suspicion and shakiness in their hearts, until their hearts are cut
to pieces. And Allah is All-Knowing, Wise.
97. The Arabs of the desert are the worst in Unbelief and
hypocrisy, and most fitted to be in ignorance of the command 111. Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their
which Allah hath sent down to His Messenger. But Allah is All- goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight
knowing, All-Wise. in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in
truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Qur'an: and who is
more faithful to his covenant than Allah. then rejoice in the
98. Some of the desert Arabs look upon their payments as a fine,
bargain which ye have concluded: that is the achievement
and watch for disasters for you: on them be the disaster of evil:
supreme.
for Allah is He That heareth and knoweth (all things).

112. Those that turn (to Allah. in repentance; that serve Him,
99. But some of the desert Arabs believe in Allah and the Last
and praise Him; that wander in devotion to the cause of Allah,:
Day, and look on their payments as pious gifts bringing them
that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin
nearer to Allah and obtaining the prayers of the Messenger. Aye,
good and forbid evil; and observe the limit set by Allah.- (These
indeed they bring them nearer (to Him): soon will Allah admit
do rejoice). So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers.
them to His Mercy: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

113. It is not fitting, for the Prophet and those who believe, that
100. The vanguard (of Islam)- the first of those who forsook
they should pray for forgiveness for Pagans, even though they be
(their homes) and of those who gave them aid, and (also) those
of kin, after it is clear to them that they are companions of the
who follow them in (all) good deeds,- well- pleased is Allah
Fire.
with them, as are they with Him: for them hath He prepared
gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein for ever: that is
the supreme felicity. 114. And Abraham prayed for his father's forgiveness only
because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became
clear to him that he was an enemy to Allah, he dissociated
101. Certain of the desert Arabs round about you are hypocrites,
himself from him: for Abraham was most tender-hearted,
as well as (desert Arabs) among the Medina folk: they are
forbearing.
obstinate in hypocrisy: thou knowest them not: We know them:
twice shall We punish them: and in addition shall they be sent to
a grievous penalty. 115. And Allah will not mislead a people after He hath guided
them, in order that He may make clear to them what to fear (and
avoid)- for Allah hath knowledge of all things.
102. Others (there are who) have acknowledged their wrong-
doings: they have mixed an act that was good with another that
was evil. Perhaps Allah will turn unto them (in Mercy): for 116. Unto Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the
Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. earth. He giveth life and He taketh it. Except for Him ye have no
protector nor helper.
103. Of their goods, take alms, that so thou mightest purify and
sanctify them; and pray on their behalf. Verily thy prayers are a 117. Allah turned with favour to the Prophet, the Muhajirs, and
source of security for them: And Allah is One Who heareth and the Ansar,- who followed him in a time of distress, after that the
knoweth. hearts of a part of them had nearly swerved (from duty); but He
turned to them (also): for He is unto them Most Kind, Most
Merciful.
104. Know they not that Allah doth accept repentance from His
votaries and receives their gifts of charity, and that Allah is
verily He, the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful? 118. (He turned in mercy also) to the three who were left behind;
(they felt guilty) to such a degree that the earth seemed
constrained to them, for all its spaciousness, and their (very)
105. And say: "Work (righteousness): Soon will Allah observe
souls seemed straitened to them,- and they perceived that there is
your work, and His Messenger, and the Believers: Soon will ye
no fleeing from Allah (and no refuge) but to Himself. Then He
be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is
turned to them, that they might repent: for Allah is Oft-
open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."
Returning, Most Merciful.

106. There are (yet) others, held in suspense for the command of
119. O ye who believe! Fear Allah and be with those who are
Allah, whether He will punish them, or turn in mercy to them:
true (in word and deed).
and Allah is All-Knowing, Wise.

120. It was not fitting for the people of Medina and the Bedouin
107. And there are those who put up a mosque by way of
Arabs of the neighbourhood, to refuse to follow Allah.s
mischief and infidelity - to disunite the Believers - and in
Messenger, nor to prefer their own lives to his: because nothing
preparation for one who warred against Allah and His
could they suffer or do, but was reckoned to their credit as a
Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their intention
deed of righteousness,- whether they suffered thirst, or fatigue,
is nothing but good; But Allah doth declare that they are
or hunger, in the cause of Allah, or trod paths to raise the ire of
certainly liars.
the Unbelievers, or received any injury whatever from an
enemy: for Allah suffereth not the reward to be lost of those who
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121. Nor could they spend anything (for the cause) - small or 7. Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, but
great- nor cut across a valley, but the deed is inscribed to their are pleased and satisfied with the life of the present, and those
credit: that Allah may requite their deed with the best (possible who heed not Our Signs,-
reward).
8. Their abode is the Fire, because of the (evil) they earned.
122. Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a
contingent from every expedition remained behind, they could
9. Those who believe, and work righteousness,- their Lord will
devote themselves to studies in religion, and admonish the
guide them because of their faith: beneath them will flow rivers
people when they return to them,- that thus they (may learn) to
in gardens of bliss.
guard themselves (against evil).

10. (This will be) their cry therein: "Glory to Thee, O Allah."
123. O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you
And "Peace" will be their greeting therein! and the close of their
about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that Allah is
cry will be: "Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of
with those who fear Him.
the worlds!"

124. Whenever there cometh down a sura, some of them say:

11. If Allah were to hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as
"Which of you has had His faith increased by it?" Yea, those
they would fain hasten on the good,- then would their respite be
who believe,- their faith is increased and they do rejoice.
settled at once. But We leave those who rest not their hope on
their meeting with Us, in their trespasses, wandering in
125. But those in whose hearts is a disease,- it will add doubt to distraction to and fro.
their doubt, and they will die in a state of Unbelief.
12. When trouble toucheth a man, He crieth unto Us (in all
126. See they not that they are tried every year once or twice? postures)- lying down on his side, or sitting, or standing. But
Yet they turn not in repentance, and they take no heed. when We have solved his trouble, he passeth on his way as if he
had never cried to Us for a trouble that touched him! thus do the
deeds of transgressors seem fair in their eyes!
127. Whenever there cometh down a Sura, they look at each
other, (saying), "Doth anyone see you?" Then they turn aside:
Allah hath turned their hearts (from the light); for they are a 13. Generations before you We destroyed when they did wrong:
people that understand not. their apostles came to them with clear-signs, but they would not
believe! thus do We requite those who sin!
128. Now hath come unto you an Messenger from amongst
yourselves: it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently anxious 14. Then We made you heirs in the land after them, to see how
is he over you: to the Believers is he most kind and merciful. ye would behave!

129. But if they turn away, Say: "(Allah) sufficeth me: there is 15. But when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed unto them, those
no god but He: On Him is my trust,- He the Lord of the Throne who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, Say: "Bring us
(of Glory) Supreme!" a reading other than this, or change this," Say: "It is not for me,
of my own accord, to change it: I follow naught but what is
revealed unto me: if I were to disobey my Lord, I should myself
fear the penalty of a Great Day (to come)."
Surah 10. Jonah
16. Say: "If Allah had so willed, I should not have rehearsed it to
you, nor would He have made it known to you. A whole life-
1. A.L.R. These are the ayats of the Book of Wisdom.
time before this have I tarried amongst you: will ye not then
understand?"
2. Is it a matter of wonderment to men that We have sent Our
inspiration to a man from among themselves?- that he should
17. Who doth more wrong than such as forge a lie against Allah,
warn mankind (of their danger), and give the good news to the
or deny His Signs? But never will prosper those who sin.
Believers that they have before their Lord the lofty rank of truth.
(But) say the Unbelievers: "This is indeed an evident sorcerer!"
18. They serve, besides Allah, things that hurt them not nor
profit them, and they say: "These are our intercessors with
3. Verily your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the
Allah." Say: "Do ye indeed inform Allah of something He
earth in six days, and is firmly established on the throne (of
knows not, in the heavens or on earth?- Glory to Him! and far is
authority), regulating and governing all things. No intercessor
He above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!"
(can plead with Him) except after His leave (hath been
obtained). This is Allah your Lord; Him therefore serve ye: will
ye not receive admonition? 19. Mankind was but one nation, but differed (later). Had it not
been for a word that went forth before from thy Lord, their
differences would have been settled between them.
4. To Him will be your return- of all of you. The promise of
Allah is true and sure. It is He Who beginneth the process of
creation, and repeateth it, that He may reward with justice those 20. They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his
who believe and work righteousness; but those who reject Him Lord?" Say: "The Unseen is only for Allah (to know), then wait
will have draughts of boiling fluids, and a penalty grievous, ye: I too will wait with you."
because they did reject Him.
21. When We make mankind taste of some mercy after adversity
5. It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon hath touched them, behold! they take to plotting against Our
to be a light (of beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye Signs! Say: "Swifter to plan is Allah." Verily, Our messengers
might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise record all the plots that ye make!
did Allah create this but in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth
He explain His Signs in detail, for those who understand.
22. He it is Who enableth you to traverse through land and sea;
so that ye even board ships;- they sail with them with a
6. Verily, in the alternation of the night and the day, and in all favourable wind, and they rejoice thereat; then comes a stormy
that Allah hath created, in the heavens and the earth, are signs wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and they think
for those who fear Him. they are being overwhelmed: they cry unto Allah, sincerely

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offering (their) duty unto Him saying, "If thou dost deliver us 37. This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than
from this, we shall truly show our gratitude!" Allah. on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that
went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book - wherein
there is no doubt - from the Lord of the worlds.
23. But when he delivereth them, behold! they transgress
insolently through the earth in defiance of right! O mankind!
your insolence is against your own souls,- an enjoyment of the 38. Or do they say, "He forged it"? say: "Bring then a Sura like
life of the present: in the end, to Us is your return, and We shall unto it, and call (to your aid) anyone you can besides Allah, if it
show you the truth of all that ye did. be ye speak the truth!"

24. The likeness of the life of the present is as the rain which We 39. Nay, they charge with falsehood that whose knowledge they
send down from the skies: by its mingling arises the produce of cannot compass, even before the elucidation thereof hath
the earth- which provides food for men and animals: (It grows) reached them: thus did those before them make charges of
till the earth is clad with its golden ornaments and is decked out falsehood: but see what was the end of those who did wrong!
(in beauty): the people to whom it belongs think they have all
powers of disposal over it: There reaches it Our command by
40. Of them there are some who believe therein, and some who
night or by day, and We make it like a harvest clean-mown, as if
do not: and thy Lord knoweth best those who are out for
it had not flourished only the day before! thus do We explain the
mischief.
Signs in detail for those who reflect.

41. If they charge thee with falsehood, say: "My work to me, and
25. But Allah doth call to the Home of Peace: He doth guide
yours to you! ye are free from responsibility for what I do, and I
whom He pleaseth to a way that is straight.
for what ye do!"

26. To those who do right is a goodly (reward)- Yea, more (than

42. Among them are some who (pretend to) listen to thee: But
in measure)! No darkness nor shame shall cover their faces! they
canst thou make the deaf to hear,- even though they are without
are companions of the garden; they will abide therein (for aye)!
understanding?

27. But those who have earned evil will have a reward of like
43. And among them are some who look at thee: but canst thou
evil: ignominy will cover their (faces): No defender will they
guide the blind,- even though they will not see?
have from (the wrath of) Allah. Their faces will be covered, as it
were, with pieces from the depth of the darkness of night: they
are companions of the Fire: they will abide therein (for aye)! 44. Verily Allah will not deal unjustly with man in aught: It is
man that wrongs his own soul.
28. One day shall We gather them all together. Then shall We
say to those who joined gods (with Us): "To your place! ye and 45. One day He will gather them together: (It will be) as if they
those ye joined as 'partners' We shall separate them, and their had tarried but an hour of a day: they will recognise each other:
"Partners" shall say: "It was not us that ye worshipped! assuredly those will be lost who denied the meeting with Allah
and refused to receive true guidance.
29. "Enough is Allah for a witness between us and you: we
certainly knew nothing of your worship of us!" 46. Whether We show thee (realised in thy life-time) some part
of what We promise them,- or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy)
(Before that),- in any case, to Us is their return: ultimately Allah
30. There will every soul prove (the fruits of) the deeds it sent
is witness, to all that they do.
before: they will be brought back to Allah their rightful Lord,
and their invented falsehoods will leave them in the lurch.
47. To every people (was sent) an apostle: when their apostle
comes (before them), the matter will be judged between them
31. Say: "Who is it that sustains you (in life) from the sky and
with justice, and they will not be wronged.
from the earth? or who is it that has power over hearing and
sight? And who is it that brings out the living from the dead and
the dead from the living? and who is it that rules and regulates 48. They say: "When will this promise come to pass,- if ye speak
all affairs?" They will soon say, "(Allah)". Say, "will ye not then the truth?"
show piety (to Him)?"
49. Say: "I have no power over any harm or profit to myself
32. Such is Allah, your real Cherisher and Sustainer: apart from except as Allah willeth. To every people is a term appointed:
truth, what (remains) but error? How then are ye turned away? when their term is reached, not an hour can they cause delay, nor
(an hour) can they advance (it in anticipation)."
33. Thus is the word of thy Lord proved true against those who
rebel: Verily they will not believe. 50. Say: "Do ye see,- if His punishment should come to you by
night or by day,- what portion of it would the sinners wish to
hasten?
34. Say: "Of your 'partners', can any originate creation and
repeat it?" Say: "It is Allah Who originates creation and repeats
it: then how are ye deluded away (from the truth)?" 51. "Would ye then believe in it at last, when it actually cometh
to pass? (It will then be said): 'Ah! now? and ye wanted
(aforetime) to hasten it on!'
35. Say: "Of your 'partners' is there any that can give any
guidance towards truth?" Say: "It is Allah Who gives guidance
towards truth, is then He Who gives guidance to truth more 52. "At length will be said to the wrong-doers: 'Taste ye the
worthy to be followed, or he who finds not guidance (himself) enduring punishment! ye get but the recompense of what ye
unless he is guided? what then is the matter with you? How earned!'"
judge ye?"
53. They seek to be informed by thee: "Is that true?" Say: "Aye!
36. But most of them follow nothing but fancy: truly fancy can by my Lord! it is the very truth! and ye cannot frustrate it!"
be of no avail against truth. Verily Allah is well aware of all that
they do.
54. Every soul that hath sinned, if it possessed all that is on
earth, would fain give it in ransom: They would declare (their)

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repentance when they see the penalty: but the judgment between among your partners, so your plan be on to you dark and
them will be with justice, and no wrong will be done unto them. dubious. Then pass your sentence on me, and give me no respite.

55. Is it not (the case) that to Allah belongeth whatever is in the 72. "But if ye turn back, (consider): no reward have I asked of
heavens and on earth? Is it not (the case) that Allah.s promise is you: my reward is only due from Allah, and I have been
assuredly true? Yet most of them understand not. commanded to be of those who submit to Allah.s will (in
Islam)."
56. It is He Who giveth life and who taketh it, and to Him shall
ye all be brought back. 73. They rejected Him, but We delivered him, and those with
him, in the Ark, and We made them inherit (the earth), while We
overwhelmed in the flood those who rejected Our Signs. Then
57. O mankind! there hath come to you a direction from your
see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded
Lord and a healing for the (diseases) in your hearts,- and for
not)!
those who believe, a guidance and a Mercy.

74. Then after him We sent (many) apostles to their peoples:

58. Say: "In the bounty of Allah. And in His Mercy,- in that let
they brought them Clear Signs, but they would not believe what
them rejoice": that is better than the (wealth) they hoard.
they had already rejected beforehand. Thus do We seal the hearts
of the transgressors.
59. Say: "See ye what things Allah hath sent down to you for
sustenance? Yet ye hold forbidden some things thereof and
75. Then after them sent We Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and
(some things) lawful." Say: "Hath Allah indeed permitted you,
his chiefs with Our Signs. But they were arrogant: they were a
or do ye invent (things) to attribute to Allah."
people in sin.

60. And what think those who invent lies against Allah, of the
76. When the Truth did come to them from Us, they said: "This
Day of Judgment? Verily Allah is full of bounty to mankind, but
is indeed evident sorcery!"
most of them are ungrateful.

77. Said Moses: "Say ye (this) about the truth when it hath
61. In whatever business thou mayest be, and whatever portion
(actually) reached you? Is sorcery (like) this? But sorcerers will
thou mayest be reciting from the Qur'an,- and whatever deed ye
not prosper."
(mankind) may be doing,- We are witnesses thereof when ye are
deeply engrossed therein. Nor is hidden from thy Lord (so much
as) the weight of an atom on the earth or in heaven. And not the 78. They said: "Hast thou come to us to turn us away from the
least and not the greatest of these things but are recorded in a ways we found our fathers following,- in order that thou and thy
clear record. brother may have greatness in the land? But not we shall believe
in you!"
62. Behold! verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor
shall they grieve; 79. Said Pharaoh: "Bring me every sorcerer well versed."

63. Those who believe and (constantly) guard against evil;- 80. When the sorcerers came, Moses said to them: "Throw ye
what ye (wish) to throw!"
64. For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present and in the
Hereafter; no change can there be in the words of Allah. This is 81. When they had had their throw, Moses said: "What ye have
indeed the supreme felicity. brought is sorcery: Allah will surely make it of no effect: for
Allah prospereth not the work of those who make mischief.
65. Let not their speech grieve thee: for all power and honour
belong to Allah. It is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things). 82. "And Allah by His words doth prove and establish His truth,
however much the sinners may hate it!"
66. Behold! verily to Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens
and on earth. What do they follow who worship as His 83. But none believed in Moses except some children of his
"partners" other than Allah. They follow nothing but fancy, and people, because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, lest they
they do nothing but lie. should persecute them; and certainly Pharaoh was mighty on the
earth and one who transgressed all bounds.
67. He it is That hath made you the night that ye may rest
therein, and the day to make things visible (to you). Verily in 84. Moses said: "O my people! If ye do (really) believe in Allah,
this are signs for those who listen (to His Message). then in Him put your trust if ye submit (your will to His)."

68. They say: "(Allah) hath begotten a son!" - Glory be to Him! 85. They said: "In Allah do we put out trust. Our Lord! make us
He is self- sufficient! His are all things in the heavens and on not a trial for those who practise oppression;
earth! No warrant have ye for this! say ye about Allah what ye
know not?
86. "And deliver us by Thy Mercy from those who reject
(Thee)."
69. Say: "Those who invent a lie against Allah will never
prosper."
87. We inspired Moses and his brother with this Message:
"Provide dwellings for your people in Egypt, make your
70. A little enjoyment in this world!- and then, to Us will be dwellings into places of worship, and establish regular prayers:
their return, then shall We make them taste the severest penalty and give glad tidings to those who believe!"
for their blasphemies.
88. Moses prayed: "Our Lord! Thou hast indeed bestowed on
71. Relate to them the story of Noah. Behold! he said to his Pharaoh and his chiefs splendour and wealth in the life of the
people: "O my people, if it be hard on your (mind) that I should present, and so, Our Lord, they mislead (men) from Thy Path.
stay (with you) and commemorate the signs of Allah,- yet I put Deface our Lord, the features of their wealth, and send hardness
my trust in Allah. Get ye then an agreement about your plan and to their hearts, so they will not believe until they see the grievous
penalty."

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89. Allah said: "Accepted is your prayer (O Moses and Aaron)! 107. If Allah do touch thee with hurt, there is none can remove it
So stand ye straight, and follow not the path of those who know but He: if He do design some benefit for thee, there is none can
not." keep back His favour: He causeth it to reach whomsoever of His
servants He pleaseth. And He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
90. We took the Children of Israel across the sea: Pharaoh and
his hosts followed them in insolence and spite. At length, when
overwhelmed with the flood, he said: "I believe that there is no 108. Say: "O ye men! Now Truth hath reached you from your
god except Him Whom the Children of Israel believe in: I am of Lord! those who receive guidance, do so for the good of their
those who submit (to Allah in Islam)." own souls; those who stray, do so to their own loss: and I am not
(set) over you to arrange your affairs."
91. (It was said to him): "Ah now!- But a little while before,
wast thou in rebellion!- and thou didst mischief (and violence)! 109. Follow thou the inspiration sent unto thee, and be patient
and constant, till Allah do decide: for He is the best to decide.
92. "This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest
be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among Surah 11. Hud
mankind are heedless of Our Signs!"
1. A. L. R. (This is) a Book, with verses basic or fundamental (of
93. We settled the Children of Israel in a beautiful dwelling- established meaning), further explained in detail,- from One
place, and provided for them sustenance of the best: it was after Who is Wise and Well-acquainted (with all things):
knowledge had been granted to them, that they fell into schisms.
Verily Allah will judge between them as to the schisms amongst
2. (It teacheth) that ye should worship none but Allah. (Say):
them, on the Day of Judgment.
"Verily I am (sent) unto you from Him to warn and to bring glad
tidings:
94. If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee,
then ask those who have been reading the Book from before
3. "(And to preach thus), 'Seek ye the forgiveness of your Lord,
thee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in
and turn to Him in repentance; that He may grant you
no wise of those in doubt.
enjoyment, good (and true), for a term appointed, and bestow
His abounding grace on all who abound in merit! But if ye turn
95. Nor be of those who reject the signs of Allah, or thou shalt away, then I fear for you the penalty of a great day:
be of those who perish.
4. 'To Allah is your return, and He hath power over all things.'"
96. Those against whom the word of thy Lord hath been verified
would not believe-
5. Behold! they fold up their hearts, that they may lie hid from
Him! Ah even when they cover themselves with their garments,
97. Even if every Sign was brought unto them,- until they see He knoweth what they conceal, and what they reveal: for He
(for themselves) the penalty grievous. knoweth well the (inmost secrets) of the hearts.

98. Why was there not a single township (among those We 6. There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance
warned), which believed,- so its faith should have profited it,- dependeth on Allah. He knoweth the time and place of its
except the people of Jonah? When they believed, We removed definite abode and its temporary deposit: All is in a clear
from them the penalty of ignominy in the life of the present, and Record.
permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
7. He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days -
99. If it had been thy Lord's will, they would all have believed,- and His Throne was over the waters - that He might try you,
all who are on earth! wilt thou then compel mankind, against which of you is best in conduct. But if thou wert to say to them,
their will, to believe! "Ye shall indeed be raised up after death", the Unbelievers
would be sure to say, "This is nothing but obvious sorcery!"
100. No soul can believe, except by the will of Allah, and He
will place doubt (or obscurity) on those who will not understand. 8. If We delay the penalty for them for a definite term, they are
sure to say, "What keeps it back?" Ah! On the day it (actually)
reaches them, nothing will turn it away from them, and they will
101. Say: "Behold all that is in the heavens and on earth"; but
be completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!
neither Signs nor Warners profit those who believe not.

9. If We give man a taste of Mercy from Ourselves, and then

102. Do they then expect (any thing) but (what happened in) the
withdraw it from him, behold! he is in despair and (falls into)
days of the men who passed away before them? Say: "Wait ye
blasphemy.
then: for I, too, will wait with you."

10. But if We give him a taste of (Our) favours after adversity

103. In the end We deliver Our apostles and those who believe:
hath touched him, he is sure to say, "All evil has departed from
Thus is it fitting on Our part that We should deliver those who
me:" Behold! he falls into exultation and pride.
believe!

11. Not so do those who show patience and constancy, and work
104. Say: "O ye men! If ye are in doubt as to my religion,
righteousness; for them is forgiveness (of sins) and a great
(behold!) I worship not what ye worship, other than Allah. But I
reward.
worship Allah - Who will take your souls (at death): I am
commanded to be (in the ranks) of the Believers,
12. Perchance thou mayest (feel the inclination) to give up a part
of what is revealed unto thee, and thy heart feeleth straitened lest
105. "And further (thus): 'set thy face towards religion with true
they say, "Why is not a treasure sent down unto him, or why
piety, and never in any wise be of the Unbelievers;
does not an angel come down with him?" But thou art there only
to warn! It is Allah that arrangeth all affairs!
106. "'Nor call on any, other than Allah.- Such will neither profit
thee nor hurt thee: if thou dost, behold! thou shalt certainly be of
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13. Or they may say, "He forged it," Say, "Bring ye then ten contempt) those who believe: for verily they are to meet their
suras forged, like unto it, and call (to your aid) whomsoever ye Lord, and ye I see are the ignorant ones!
can, other than Allah.- If ye speak the truth!
30. "And O my people! who would help me against Allah if I
14. "If then they (your false gods) answer not your (call), know drove them away? Will ye not then take heed?
ye that this revelation is sent down (replete) with the knowledge
of Allah, and that there is no god but He! will ye even then
31. "I tell you not that with me are the treasures of Allah, nor do
submit (to Islam)?"
I know what is hidden, nor claim I to be an angel. Nor yet do I
say, of those whom your eyes do despise that Allah will not
15. Those who desire the life of the present and its glitter,- to grant them (all) that is good: Allah knoweth best what is in their
them we shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein,- without souls: I should, if I did, indeed be a wrong-doer."
diminution.
32. They said: "O Noah! thou hast disputed with us, and (much)
16. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but hast thou prolonged the dispute with us: now bring upon us what
the Fire: vain are the designs they frame therein, and of no effect thou threatenest us with, if thou speakest the truth!?"
and the deeds that they do!
33. He said: "Truly, Allah will bring it on you if He wills,- and
17. Can they be (like) those who accept a Clear (Sign) from their then, ye will not be able to frustrate it!
Lord, and whom a witness from Himself doth teach, as did the
Book of Moses before it,- a guide and a mercy? They believe
34. "Of no profit will be my counsel to you, much as I desire to
therein; but those of the Sects that reject it,- the Fire will be their
give you (good) counsel, if it be that Allah willeth to leave you
promised meeting-place. Be not then in doubt thereon: for it is
astray: He is your Lord! and to Him will ye return!"
the truth from thy Lord: yet many among men do not believe!

35. Or do they say, "He has forged it"? Say: "If I had forged it,
18. Who doth more wrong than those who invent a lie against
on me were my sin! and I am free of the sins of which ye are
Allah. They will be turned back to the presence of their Lord,
guilty!
and the witnesses will say, "These are the ones who lied against
their Lord! Behold! the Curse of Allah is on those who do
wrong!- 36. It was revealed to Noah: "None of thy people will believe
except those who have believed already! So grieve no longer
over their (evil) deeds.
19. "Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and
would seek in it something crooked: these were they who denied
the Hereafter!" 37. "But construct an Ark under Our eyes and Our inspiration,
and address Me no (further) on behalf of those who are in sin:
for they are about to be overwhelmed (in the Flood)."
20. They will in no way frustrate (His design) on earth, nor have
they protectors besides Allah. Their penalty will be doubled!
They lost the power to hear, and they did not see! 38. Forthwith he (starts) constructing the Ark: Every time that
the chiefs of his people passed by him, they threw ridicule on
him. He said: "If ye ridicule us now, we (in our turn) can look
21. They are the ones who have lost their own souls: and the
down on you with ridicule likewise!
(fancies) they invented have left them in the lurch!

39. "But soon will ye know who it is on whom will descend a

22. Without a doubt, these are the very ones who will lose most
penalty that will cover them with shame,- on whom will be
in the Hereafter!
unloosed a penalty lasting:"

23. But those who believe and work righteousness, and humble
40. At length, behold! there came Our command, and the
themselves before their Lord,- They will be companions of the
fountains of the earth gushed forth! We said: "Embark therein,
gardens, to dwell therein for aye!
of each kind two, male and female, and your family - except
those against whom the word has already gone forth,- and the
24. These two kinds (of men) may be compared to the blind and Believers." but only a few believed with him.
deaf, and those who can see and hear well. Are they equal when
compared? Will ye not then take heed?
41. So he said: "Embark ye on the Ark, In the name of Allah,
whether it move or be at rest! For my Lord is, be sure, Oft-
25. We sent Noah to his people (with a mission): "I have come Forgiving, Most Merciful!"
to you with a Clear Warning:
42. So the Ark floated with them on the waves (towering) like
26. "That ye serve none but Allah. Verily I do fear for you the mountains, and Noah called out to his son, who had separated
penalty of a grievous day." himself (from the rest): "O my son! embark with us, and be not
with the unbelievers!"
27. But the chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said:
"We see (in) thee nothing but a man like ourselves: Nor do we 43. The son replied: "I will betake myself to some mountain: it
see that any follow thee but the meanest among us, in judgment will save me from the water." Noah said: "This day nothing can
immature: Nor do we see in you (all) any merit above us: in fact save, from the command of Allah, any but those on whom He
we thing ye are liars!" hath mercy! "And the waves came between them, and the son
was among those overwhelmed in the Flood.
28. He said: "O my people! See ye if (it be that) I have a Clear
Sign from my Lord, and that He hath sent Mercy unto me from 44. Then the word went forth: "O earth! swallow up thy water,
His own presence, but that the Mercy hath been obscured from and O sky! Withhold (thy rain)!" and the water abated, and the
your sight? shall we compel you to accept it when ye are averse matter was ended. The Ark rested on Mount Judi, and the word
to it? went forth: "Away with those who do wrong!"

29. "And O my people! I ask you for no wealth in return: my 45. And Noah called upon his Lord, and said: "O my Lord!
reward is from none but Allah. But I will not drive away (in surely my son is of my family! and Thy promise is true, and
Thou art the justest of Judges!"

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46. He said: "O Noah! He is not of thy family: For his conduct is 62. They said: "O Salih! thou hast been of us! a centre of our
unrighteous. So ask not of Me that of which thou hast no hopes hitherto! dost thou (now) forbid us the worship of what
knowledge! I give thee counsel, lest thou act like the ignorant!" our fathers worshipped? But we are really in suspicious
(disquieting) doubt as to that to which thou invitest us."
47. Noah said: "O my Lord! I do seek refuge with Thee, lest I
ask Thee for that of which I have no knowledge. And unless 63. He said: "O my people! do ye see? if I have a Clear (Sign)
thou forgive me and have Mercy on me, I should indeed be from my Lord and He hath sent Mercy unto me from Himself,-
lost!" who then can help me against Allah if I were to disobey Him?
What then would ye add to my (portion) but perdition?
48. The word came: "O Noah! Come down (from the Ark) with
peace from Us, and blessing on thee and on some of the peoples 64. "And O my people! This she-camel of Allah is a symbol to
(who will spring) from those with thee: but (there will be other) you: leave her to feed on Allah.s (free) earth, and inflict no harm
peoples to whom We shall grant their pleasures (for a time), but on her, or a swift penalty will seize you!"
in the end will a grievous penalty reach them from Us."
65. But they did ham-string her. So he said: "Enjoy yourselves in
49. Such are some of the stories of the unseen, which We have your homes for three days: (Then will be your ruin): (Behold)
revealed unto thee: before this, neither thou nor thy people knew there a promise not to be belied!"
them. So persevere patiently: for the End is for those who are
righteous.
66. When Our Decree issued, We saved Salih and those who
believed with him, by (special) Grace from Ourselves - and from
50. To the 'Ad People (We sent) Hud, one of their own brethren. the Ignominy of that day. For thy Lord - He is the Strong One,
He said: "O my people! worship Allah. ye have no other god but and able to enforce His Will.
Him. (Your other gods) ye do nothing but invent!
67. The (mighty) Blast overtook the wrong-doers, and they lay
51. "O my people! I ask of you no reward for this (Message). prostrate in their homes before the morning,-
My reward is from none but Him who created me: Will ye not
then understand?
68. As if they had never dwelt and flourished there. Ah! Behold!
for the Thamud rejected their Lord and Cherisher! Ah! Behold!
52. "And O my people! Ask forgiveness of your Lord, and turn removed (from sight) were the Thamud!
to Him (in repentance): He will send you the skies pouring
abundant rain, and add strength to your strength: so turn ye not
69. There came Our messengers to Abraham with glad tidings.
back in sin!"
They said, "Peace!" He answered, "Peace!" and hastened to
entertain them with a roasted calf.
53. They said: "O Hud! No Clear (Sign) that hast thou brought
us, and we are not the ones to desert our gods on thy word! Nor
70. But when he saw their hands went not towards the (meal), he
shall we believe in thee!
felt some mistrust of them, and conceived a fear of them. They
said: "Fear not: We have been sent against the people of Lut."
54. "We say nothing but that (perhaps) some of our gods may
have seized thee with imbecility." He said: "I call Allah to
71. And his wife was standing (there), and she laughed: But we
witness, and do ye bear witness, that I am free from the sin of
gave her glad tidings of Isaac, and after him, of Jacob.
ascribing, to Him,

72. She said: "Alas for me! shall I bear a child, seeing I am an
55. "Other gods as partners! so scheme (your worst) against me,
old woman, and my husband here is an old man? That would
all of you, and give me no respite.
indeed be a wonderful thing!"

56. "I put my trust in Allah, My Lord and your Lord! There is
73. They said: "Dost thou wonder at Allah.s decree? The grace
not a moving creature, but He hath grasp of its fore-lock. Verily,
of Allah and His blessings on you, o ye people of the house! for
it is my Lord that is on a straight Path.
He is indeed worthy of all praise, full of all glory!"

57. "If ye turn away,- I (at least) have conveyed the Message
74. When fear had passed from (the mind of) Abraham and the
with which I was sent to you. My Lord will make another people
glad tidings had reached him, he began to plead with us for Lut's
to succeed you, and you will not harm Him in the least. For my
people.
Lord hath care and watch over all things."

75. For Abraham was, without doubt, forbearing (of faults),

58. So when Our decree issued, We saved Hud and those who
compassionate, and given to look to Allah.
believed with him, by (special) Grace from Ourselves: We saved
them from a severe penalty.
76. O Abraham! Seek not this. The decree of thy Lord hath gone
forth: for them there cometh a penalty that cannot be turned
59. Such were the 'Ad People: they rejected the Signs of their
back!
Lord and Cherisher; disobeyed His apostles; And followed the
command of every powerful, obstinate transgressor.
77. When Our messengers came to Lut, he was grieved on their
account and felt himself powerless (to protect) them. He said:
60. And they were pursued by a Curse in this life,- and on the
"This is a distressful day."
Day of Judgment. Ah! Behold! for the 'Ad rejected their Lord
and Cherisher! Ah! Behold! removed (from sight) were 'Ad the
people of Hud! 78. And his people came rushing towards him, and they had
been long in the habit of practising abominations. He said: "O
my people! Here are my daughters: they are purer for you (if ye
61. To the Thamud People (We sent) Salih, one of their own
marry)! Now fear Allah, and cover me not with shame about my
brethren. He said: "O my people! Worship Allah. ye have no
guests! Is there not among you a single right-minded man?"
other god but Him. It is He Who hath produced you from the
earth and settled you therein: then ask forgiveness of Him, and
turn to Him (in repentance): for my Lord is (always) near, ready 79. They said: "Well dost thou know we have no need of thy
to answer." daughters: indeed thou knowest quite well what we want!"

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80. He said: "Would that I had power to suppress you or that I 95. As if they had never dwelt and flourished there! Ah! Behold!
could betake myself to some powerful support." How the Madyan were removed (from sight) as were removed
the Thamud!
81. (The Messengers) said: "O Lut! We are Messengers from thy
Lord! By no means shall they reach thee! now travel with thy 96. And we sent Moses, with Our Clear (Signs) and an authority
family while yet a part of the night remains, and let not any of manifest,
you look back: but thy wife (will remain behind): To her will
happen what happens to the people. Morning is their time
97. Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs: but they followed the command
appointed: Is not the morning nigh?"
of Pharaoh and the command of Pharaoh was no right (guide).

82. When Our Decree issued, We turned (the cities) upside

98. He will go before his people on the Day of Judgment, and
down, and rained down on them brimstones hard as baked clay,
lead them into the Fire (as cattle are led to water): But woeful
spread, layer on layer,-
indeed will be the place to which they are led!

83. Marked as from thy Lord: Nor are they ever far from those
99. And they are followed by a curse in this (life) and on the Day
who do wrong!
of Judgment: and woeful is the gift which shall be given (unto
them)!
84. To the Madyan People (We sent) Shu'aib, one of their own
brethren: he said: "O my people! worship Allah. Ye have no
100. These are some of the stories of communities which We
other god but Him. And give not short measure or weight: I see
relate unto thee: of them some are standing, and some have been
you in prosperity, but I fear for you the penalty of a day that will
mown down (by the sickle of time).
compass (you) all round.

101. It was not We that wronged them: They wronged their own
85. "And O my people! give just measure and weight, nor
souls: the deities, other than Allah, whom they invoked, profited
withhold from the people the things that are their due: commit
them no whit when there issued the decree of thy Lord: Nor did
not evil in the land with intent to do mischief.
they add aught (to their lot) but perdition!

86. "That which is left you by Allah is best for you, if ye (but)
102. Such is the chastisement of thy Lord when He chastises
believed! but I am not set over you to keep watch!"
communities in the midst of their wrong: grievous, indeed, and
severe is His chastisement.
87. They said: "O Shu'aib! Does thy (religion of) prayer
command thee that we leave off the worship which our fathers
103. In that is a Sign for those who fear the penalty of the
practised, or that we leave off doing what we like with our
Hereafter: that is a Day for which mankind will be gathered
property? truly, thou art the one that forbeareth with faults and is
together: that will be a Day of Testimony.
right- minded!"

104. Nor shall We delay it but for a term appointed.

88. He said: "O my people! see ye whether I have a Clear (Sign)
from my Lord, and He hath given me sustenance (pure and)
good as from Himself? I wish not, in opposition to you, to do 105. The day it arrives, no soul shall speak except by His leave:
that which I forbid you to do. I only desire (your) betterment to of those (gathered) some will be wretched and some will be
the best of my power; and my success (in my task) can only blessed.
come from Allah. In Him I trust, and unto Him I look.
106. Those who are wretched shall be in the Fire: There will be
89. "And O my people! let not my dissent (from you) cause you for them therein (nothing but) the heaving of sighs and sobs:
to sin, lest ye suffer a fate similar to that of the people of Noah
or of Hud or of Salih, nor are the people of Lut far off from you!
107. They will dwell therein for all the time that the heavens and
the earth endure, except as thy Lord willeth: for thy Lord is the
90. "But ask forgiveness of your Lord, and turn unto Him (in (sure) accomplisher of what He planneth.
repentance): For my Lord is indeed full of mercy and loving-
kindness."
108. And those who are blessed shall be in the Garden: They
will dwell therein for all the time that the heavens and the earth
91. They said: "O Shu'aib! much of what thou sayest we do not endure, except as thy Lord willeth: a gift without break.
understand! In fact among us we see that thou hast no strength!
Were it not for thy family, we should certainly have stoned thee!
109. Be not then in doubt as to what these men worship. They
for thou hast among us no great position!"
worship nothing but what their fathers worshipped before
(them): but verily We shall pay them back (in full) their portion
92. He said: "O my people! is then my family of more without (the least) abatement.
consideration with you than Allah. For ye cast Him away behind
your backs (with contempt). But verily my Lord encompasseth
110. We certainly gave the Book to Moses, but differences arose
on all sides all that ye do!
therein: had it not been that a word had gone forth before from
thy Lord, the matter would have been decided between them, but
93. "And O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part): they are in suspicious doubt concerning it.
Soon will ye know who it is on whom descends the penalty of
ignominy; and who is a liar! and watch ye! for I too am watching
111. And, of a surety, to all will your Lord pay back (in full the
with you!"
recompense) of their deeds: for He knoweth well all that they do.

94. When Our decree issued, We saved Shu'aib and those who
112. Therefore stand firm (in the straight Path) as thou art
believed with him, by (special) mercy from Ourselves: But the
commanded,- thou and those who with thee turn (unto Allah.;
(mighty) blast did seize the wrong- doers, and they lay prostrate
and transgress not (from the Path): for He seeth well all that ye
in their homes by the morning,-
do.

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113. And incline not to those who do wrong, or the Fire will 8. They said: "Truly Joseph and his brother are loved more by
seize you; and ye have no protectors other than Allah, nor shall our father than we: But we are a goodly body! really our father is
ye be helped. obviously wandering (in his mind)!

114. And establish regular prayers at the two ends of the day and 9. "Slay ye Joseph or cast him out to some (unknown) land, that
at the approaches of the night: For those things, that are good so the favour of your father may be given to you alone: (there
remove those that are evil: Be that the word of remembrance to will be time enough) for you to be righteous after that!"
those who remember (their Lord):
10. Said one of them: "Slay not Joseph, but if ye must do
115. And be steadfast in patience; for verily Allah will not suffer something, throw him down to the bottom of the well: he will be
the reward of the righteous to perish. picked up by some caravan of travellers."

116. Why were there not, among the generations before you, 11. They said: "O our father! why dost thou not trust us with
persons possessed of balanced good sense, prohibiting (men) Joseph,- seeing we are indeed his sincere well-wishers?
from mischief in the earth - except a few among them whom We
saved (from harm)? But the wrong-doers pursued the enjoyment
12. "Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play, and
of the good things of life which were given them, and persisted
we shall take every care of him."
in sin.

13. (Jacob) said: "Really it saddens me that ye should take him

117. Nor would thy Lord be the One to destroy communities for
away: I fear lest the wolf should devour him while ye attend not
a single wrong- doing, if its members were likely to mend.
to him."

118. If thy Lord had so willed, He could have made mankind

14. They said: "If the wolf were to devour him while we are (so
one people: but they will not cease to dispute.
large) a party, then should we indeed (first) have perished
ourselves!"
119. Except those on whom thy Lord hath bestowed His Mercy:
and for this did He create them: and the Word of thy Lord shall
15. So they did take him away, and they all agreed to throw him
be fulfilled: "I will fill Hell with jinns and men all together."
down to the bottom of the well: and We put into his heart (this
Message): 'Of a surety thou shalt (one day) tell them the truth of
120. All that we relate to thee of the stories of the apostles,- with this their affair while they know (thee) not'
it We make firm thy heart: in them there cometh to thee the
Truth, as well as an exhortation and a message of remembrance
16. Then they came to their father in the early part of the night,
to those who believe.
weeping.

121. Say to those who do not believe: "Do what ever ye can: We
17. They said: "O our father! We went racing with one another,
shall do our part;
and left Joseph with our things; and the wolf devoured him....
But thou wilt never believe us even though we tell the truth."
122. "And wait ye! We too shall wait."
18. They stained his shirt with false blood. He said: "Nay, but
123. To Allah do belong the unseen (secrets) of the heavens and your minds have made up a tale (that may pass) with you, (for
the earth, and to Him goeth back every affair (for decision): then me) patience is most fitting: Against that which ye assert, it is
worship Him, and put thy trust in Him: and thy Lord is not Allah (alone) Whose help can be sought"..
unmindful of aught that ye do.
19. Then there came a caravan of travellers: they sent their
Surah 12. Joseph water-carrier (for water), and he let down his bucket (into the
well)...He said: "Ah there! Good news! Here is a (fine) young
man!" So they concealed him as a treasure! But Allah knoweth
1. A.L.R. These are the symbols (or Verses) of the perspicuous
well all that they do!
Book.

20. The (Brethren) sold him for a miserable price, for a few
2. We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an, in order that ye
dirhams counted out: in such low estimation did they hold him!
may learn wisdom.

21. The man in Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: "Make
3. We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories, in that
his stay (among us) honourable: may be he will bring us much
We reveal to thee this (portion of the) Qur'an: before this, thou
good, or we shall adopt him as a son." Thus did We establish
too was among those who knew it not.
Joseph in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of
stories (and events). And Allah hath full power and control over
4. Behold! Joseph said to his father: "O my father! I did see His affairs; but most among mankind know it not.
eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate
themselves to me!"
22. When Joseph attained His full manhood, We gave him
power and knowledge: thus do We reward those who do right.
5. Said (the father): "My (dear) little son! relate not thy vision to
thy brothers, lest they concoct a plot against thee: for Satan is to
23. But she in whose house he was, sought to seduce him from
man an avowed enemy!
his (true) self: she fastened the doors, and said: "Now come,
thou (dear one)!" He said: "(Allah) forbid! truly (thy husband) is
6. "Thus will thy Lord choose thee and teach thee the my lord! he made my sojourn agreeable! truly to no good come
interpretation of stories (and events) and perfect His favour to those who do wrong!"
thee and to the posterity of Jacob - even as He perfected it to thy
fathers Abraham and Isaac aforetime! for Allah is full of
24. And (with passion) did she desire him, and he would have
knowledge and wisdom."
desired her, but that he saw the evidence of his Lord: thus (did
We order) that We might turn away from him (all) evil and
7. Verily in Joseph and his brethren are signs (or symbols) for shameful deeds: for he was one of Our servants, sincere and
seekers (after Truth). purified.

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25. So they both raced each other to the door, and she tore his 40. "If not Him, ye worship nothing but names which ye have
shirt from the back: they both found her lord near the door. She named,- ye and your fathers,- for which Allah hath sent down no
said: "What is the (fitting) punishment for one who formed an authority: the command is for none but Allah. He hath
evil design against thy wife, but prison or a grievous commanded that ye worship none but Him: that is the right
chastisement?" religion, but most men understand not...

26. He said: "It was she that sought to seduce me - from my 41. "O my two companions of the prison! As to one of you, he
(true) self." And one of her household saw (this) and bore will pour out the wine for his lord to drink: as for the other, he
witness, (thus):- "If it be that his shirt is rent from the front, then will hang from the cross, and the birds will eat from off his head.
is her tale true, and he is a liar! (so) hath been decreed that matter whereof ye twain do
enquire"...
27. "But if it be that his shirt is torn from the back, then is she
the liar, and he is telling the truth!" 42. And of the two, to that one whom he consider about to be
saved, he said: "Mention me to thy lord." But Satan made him
forget to mention him to his lord: and (Joseph) lingered in prison
28. So when he saw his shirt,- that it was torn at the back,- (her
a few (more) years.
husband) said: "Behold! It is a snare of you women! truly,
mighty is your snare!
43. The king (of Egypt) said: "I do see (in a vision) seven fat
kine, whom seven lean ones devour, and seven green ears of
29. "O Joseph, pass this over! (O wife), ask forgiveness for thy
corn, and seven (others) withered. O ye chiefs! Expound to me
sin, for truly thou hast been at fault!"
my vision if it be that ye can interpret visions."

30. Ladies said in the City: "The wife of the (great) 'Aziz is
44. They said: "A confused medley of dreams: and we are not
seeking to seduce her slave from his (true) self: Truly hath he
skilled in the interpretation of dreams."
inspired her with violent love: we see she is evidently going
astray."
45. But the man who had been released, one of the two (who had
been in prison) and who now bethought him after (so long) a
31. When she heard of their malicious talk, she sent for them and
space of time, said: "I will tell you the truth of its interpretation:
prepared a banquet for them: she gave each of them a knife: and
send ye me (therefore)."
she said (to Joseph), "Come out before them." When they saw
him, they did extol him, and (in their amazement) cut their
hands: they said, "(Allah) preserve us! no mortal is this! this is 46. "O Joseph!" (he said) "O man of truth! Expound to us (the
none other than a noble angel!" dream) of seven fat kine whom seven lean ones devour, and of
seven green ears of corn and (seven) others withered: that I may
return to the people, and that they may understand."
32. She said: "There before you is the man about whom ye did
blame me! I did seek to seduce him from his (true) self but he
did firmly save himself guiltless!....and now, if he doth not my 47. (Joseph) said: "For seven years shall ye diligently sow as is
bidding, he shall certainly be cast into prison, and (what is more) your wont: and the harvests that ye reap, ye shall leave them in
be of the company of the vilest!" the ear,- except a little, of which ye shall eat.

33. He said: "O my Lord! the prison is more to my liking than 48. "Then will come after that (period) seven dreadful (years),
that to which they invite me: Unless Thou turn away their snare which will devour what ye shall have laid by in advance for
from me, I should (in my youthful folly) feel inclined towards them,- (all) except a little which ye shall have (specially)
them and join the ranks of the ignorant." guarded.

34. So his Lord hearkened to him (in his prayer), and turned 49. "Then will come after that (period) a year in which the
away from him their snare: Verily He heareth and knoweth (all people will have abundant water, and in which they will press
things). (wine and oil)."

35. Then it occurred to the men, after they had seen the signs, 50. So the king said: "Bring ye him unto me." But when the
(that it was best) to imprison him for a time. messenger came to him, (Joseph) said: "Go thou back to thy
lord, and ask him, 'What is the state of mind of the ladies who
cut their hands'? For my Lord is certainly well aware of their
36. Now with him there came into the prison two young men.
snare."
Said one of them: "I see myself (in a dream) pressing wine." said
the other: "I see myself (in a dream) carrying bread on my head,
and birds are eating, thereof." "Tell us" (they said) "The truth 51. (The king) said (to the ladies): "What was your affair when
and meaning thereof: for we see thou art one that doth good (to ye did seek to seduce Joseph from his (true) self?" The ladies
all)." said: "(Allah) preserve us! no evil know we against him!" Said
the 'Aziz's wife: "Now is the truth manifest (to all): it was I who
sought to seduce him from his (true) self: He is indeed of those
37. He said: "Before any food comes (in due course) to feed
who are (ever) true (and virtuous).
either of you, I will surely reveal to you the truth and meaning of
this ere it befall you: that is part of the (duty) which my Lord
hath taught me. I have (I assure you) abandoned the ways of a 52. "This (say I), in order that He may know that I have never
people that believe not in Allah and that (even) deny the been false to him in his absence, and that Allah will never guide
Hereafter. the snare of the false ones.

38. "And I follow the ways of my fathers,- Abraham, Isaac, and 53. "Nor do I absolve my own self (of blame): the (human) soul
Jacob; and never could we attribute any partners whatever to is certainly prone to evil, unless my Lord do bestow His Mercy:
Allah. that (comes) of the grace of Allah to us and to mankind: but surely my Lord is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful."
yet most men are not grateful.
54. So the king said: "Bring him unto me; I will take him
39. "O my two companions of the prison! (I ask you): are many specially to serve about my own person." Therefore when he had
lords differing among themselves better, or the One Allah, spoken to him, he said: "Be assured this day, thou art, before our
Supreme and Irresistible? own presence, with rank firmly established, and fidelity fully
proved!

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55. (Joseph) said: "Set me over the store-houses of the land: I 70. At length when he had furnished them forth with provisions
will indeed guard them, as one that knows (their importance)." (suitable) for them, he put the drinking cup into his brother's
saddle-bag. Then shouted out a crier: "O ye (in) the caravan!
behold! ye are thieves, without doubt!"
56. Thus did We give established power to Joseph in the land, to
take possession therein as, when, or where he pleased. We
bestow of our Mercy on whom We please, and We suffer not, to 71. They said, turning towards them: "What is it that ye miss?"
be lost, the reward of those who do good.
72. They said: "We miss the great beaker of the king; for him
57. But verily the reward of the Hereafter is the best, for those who produces it, is (the reward of) a camel load; I will be bound
who believe, and are constant in righteousness. by it."

58. Then came Joseph's brethren: they entered his presence, and 73. (The brothers) said: "By Allah. well ye know that we came
he knew them, but they knew him not. not to make mischief in the land, and we are no thieves!"

59. And when he had furnished them forth with provisions 74. (The Egyptians) said: "What then shall be the penalty of this,
(suitable) for them, he said: "Bring unto me a brother ye have, of if ye are (proved) to have lied?"
the same father as yourselves, (but a different mother): see ye
not that I pay out full measure, and that I do provide the best
75. They said: "The penalty should be that he in whose saddle-
hospitality?
bag it is found, should be held (as bondman) to atone for the
(crime). Thus it is we punish the wrong- doers!"
60. "Now if ye bring him not to me, ye shall have no measure (of
corn) from me, nor shall ye (even) come near me."
76. So he began (the search) with their baggage, before (he came
to) the baggage of his brother: at length he brought it out of his
61. They said: "We shall certainly seek to get our wish about brother's baggage. Thus did We plan for Joseph. He could not
him from his father: Indeed we shall do it." take his brother by the law of the king except that Allah willed it
(so). We raise to degrees (of wisdom) whom We please: but over
all endued with knowledge is one, the All-Knowing.
62. And (Joseph) told his servants to put their stock-in-trade
(with which they had bartered) into their saddle-bags, so they
should know it only when they returned to their people, in order 77. They said: "If he steals, there was a brother of his who did
that they might come back. steal before (him)." But these things did Joseph keep locked in
his heart, revealing not the secrets to them. He (simply) said (to
himself): "Ye are the worse situated; and Allah knoweth best the
63. Now when they returned to their father, they said: "O our
truth of what ye assert!"
father! No more measure of grain shall we get (unless we take
our brother): So send our brother with us, that we may get our
measure; and we will indeed take every care of him." 78. They said: "O exalted one! Behold! he has a father, aged and
venerable, (who will grieve for him); so take one of us in his
place; for we see that thou art (gracious) in doing good."
64. He said: "Shall I trust you with him with any result other
than when I trusted you with his brother aforetime? But Allah is
the best to take care (of him), and He is the Most Merciful of 79. He said: "(Allah) forbid that we take other than him with
those who show mercy!" whom we found our property: indeed (if we did so), we should
be acting wrongfully.
65. Then when they opened their baggage, they found their
stock-in-trade had been returned to them. They said: "O our 80. Now when they saw no hope of his (yielding), they held a
father! What (more) can we desire? this our stock-in-trade has conference in private. The leader among them said: "Know ye
been returned to us: so we shall get (more) food for our family; not that your father did take an oath from you in Allah.s name,
We shall take care of our brother; and add (at the same time) a and how, before this, ye did fail in your duty with Joseph?
full camel's load (of grain to our provisions). This is but a small Therefore will I not leave this land until my father permits me,
quantity. or Allah commands me; and He is the best to command.

66. (Jacob) said: "Never will I send him with you until ye swear 81. "Turn ye back to your father, and say, 'O our father! behold!
a solemn oath to me, in Allah.s name, that ye will be sure to thy son committed theft! we bear witness only to what we know,
bring him back to me unless ye are yourselves hemmed in (and and we could not well guard against the unseen!
made powerless). And when they had sworn their solemn oath,
he said: "Over all that we say, be Allah the witness and
82. "'Ask at the town where we have been and the caravan in
guardian!"
which we returned, and (you will find) we are indeed telling the
truth.'"
67. Further he said: "O my sons! enter not all by one gate: enter
ye by different gates. Not that I can profit you aught against
83. Jacob said: "Nay, but ye have yourselves contrived a story
Allah (with my advice): None can command except Allah. On
(good enough) for you. So patience is most fitting (for me).
Him do I put my trust: and let all that trust put their trust on
Maybe Allah will bring them (back) all to me (in the end). For
Him."
He is indeed full of knowledge and wisdom."

68. And when they entered in the manner their father had