| | Amatul Rahman Omar rendition of Surah The Cow(al-Baqarah)
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| 2:1 | | Alif Lam Mim - I am Allah, the All-Knowing |
| 2:2 | | This is the only perfect Book, wanting in naught, containing nothing doubtful, harmful or destructive, there is no false charge in it. It is a guidance for those who guard against evil |
| 2:3 | | Those who believe in the existence of hidden reality, that which is beyond the reach of human perception and ordinary cognisance, and who observe the Prayer and spend (on others) out of that which We have provided for them |
| 2:4 | | And who (also) believe in that (Message) which has been revealed to you and in that which had been revealed before you, and who have firm faith in the Hereafter |
| 2:5 | | It is they who follow the guidance from their Lord, and it is they alone who are successful in attaining their object in this life and in the Hereafter |
| 2:6 | | As for those who are bent upon denying (the truth), they would not believe, because it is all the same to them whether you warn them or do not warn them |
| 2:7 | | (With the result that) Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and on their eyes is a covering. And a mighty punishment awaits them |
| 2:8 | | THERE are some people who say, `We believe in Allah and the Last Day,' while they are no believers at all |
| 2:9 | | They abandon Allah and those who believe, but they (as a matter of fact) only deprive themselves (of the blessings of God), and they do not perceive (it) |
| 2:10 | | In their hearts was a disease (of hypocrisy), and Allah has increased their disease (by making Islam triumphant). A woeful punishment awaits them because of their persistent lies |
| 2:11 | | When it is said to them, `Do not disturb the peace of the land (by hypocritical tactics),' they say, `We are simply setting things right (and so helping the cause of peace). |
| 2:12 | | Beware! they alone are the peace breakers, but they do not perceive (its evil consequences) |
| 2:13 | | And when it is said to them, `Believe as (other) people (- Companions of the Prophet) believed,' they say, `Shall we believe as the weak-minded have believed?' Beware! it is they only who are weak-minded, but they do not know (this fact) |
| 2:14 | | And when they meet those who have believed they say, `We (too) have believed.' But when they are alone with their ring-leaders they say, `We are, in reality, with you, we were simply making light of them (- the believers). |
| 2:15 | | Allah will bring down disgrace upon them and will let them continue in their (ways of) transgression. They are blindly wandering |
| 2:16 | | It is they who have preferred misguidance to guidance, but their bargain has fetched no profit, nor they are rightly guided |
| 2:17 | | Their case is like the case of a person who kindled a fire (in darkness) but no sooner did it light up their surroundings than Allah took away their light and left them in different kinds of darkness, (in a state in which) they could see nothing |
| 2:18 | | (They are) deaf, dumb, (and) blind, so they will not return (to the right path) |
| 2:19 | | Or (the case of some of the hypocrites is) like (the case of those who are hit by) heavy downpour from the clouds wherein there are different kinds of darkness, thunder and lightning. They plug their ears with their fingers against the thunder-claps fearing death. And Allah encompasses the disbelievers (to punish them) |
| 2:20 | | The lightning (being so intensely dazzling) may well-nigh snatch away their sight. As often as it flashes for them they walk (a few steps) in it (- its light), and when it darkens against them they come to a halt. Indeed, if Allah had so willed He would have taken away their hearing and their sight. Allah is indeed Possessor of power to do all that He will |
| 2:21 | | O mankind! worship your Lord Who has created you as well as those before you, that you might be secure against (all sorts of) calamities |
| 2:22 | | (It is He) Who made for you the earth a resting place, and the heaven an edifice for protection, and caused water to pour down from the clouds. Then He brought forth therewith a great variety of fruit for your sustenance. Therefore do not set up compeers to Allah, while you are people of knowledge |
| 2:23 | | And if you have any doubt as to (the truthfulness of the Qur'an) which We have revealed to Our servant from time to time, produce a single Surah (- Qur'anic chapter) like any of (the chapters of) this, summoning (to your assistance) all your helpers (that you have) beside Allah, if you are truthful (in your doubts) |
| 2:24 | | But if you fail to do (so), and never shall you do (it), then guard against the Fire, the fuel of which will be human beings (who are deviating from the way of truth) and stones, (it is) prepared for the disbelievers |
| 2:25 | | And give good tidings to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, that there await them gardens from beneath which the streams flow. Every time they are given any kind of fruit from them (- the gardens) to eat, they will say, `This is the same we were given before.' They will be given it (- the fruit) in perfect semblance (to their deeds). They shall have therein companions purified (spiritually and physically), and will abide therein for ever |
| 2:26 | | Indeed, Allah does not disdain to cite a parable of (a thing) even (as small as) a gnat or (of something) smaller than that. (Be it as it may) those who have believed know that this is a true (parable) from their Lord. As for those who disbelieve say, `What could Allah mean by (citing) such a parable?' Many does He adjudge to be erring because of these (parables) and many does He guide through them. Yet it is only the transgressors whom He adjudges to be erring because of them |
| 2:27 | | (Transgressors are the people) who break the covenant (they have made) with Allah after its solemn binding, and sever the ties which Allah has bidden to be joined and create disorder in the land. It is they who are the losers |
| 2:28 | | (O people!) how can you deny Allah? When you were without life He gave you life, then He will cause you to die and again raise you to life and you shall be made to return to Him |
| 2:29 | | It is He Who created for your benefit all that is in the earth. Moreover He turned Himself towards the space and fashioned seven heavens perfect (- denoting the multiplicity of cosmic system). He has full knowledge of all things |
| 2:30 | | And (recall) when your Lord said to the angels, `I am (according to My usual practice) going to appoint a supreme religious head in the land (to convey My Message to human beings and to execute My will in the universe).' They said, `Will You create (also) therein such (people) as will cause disorder in it and shed blood while we already glorify You with Your true praise and extol Your holiness.' He (- God) answered, `I know that which you do not know. |
| 2:31 | | And He taught Adam the names, all of them, then He presented (the objects of) these names to the angels and said, `Tell Me the names of these (things) if what you say is right. |
| 2:32 | | They said, `Glory be to You, we have no knowledge except that which You have given us; You, indeed, only You are the All-knowing, the All-wise. |
| 2:33 | | He said, `Adam! tell them (- the angels) their names (- names of the objects).' So when he had told them their names He said, `Did I not tell you that, indeed I know the unseen things of the heavens and of the earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal. |
| 2:34 | | And (recall) when We said to the angels, `Make obeisance to Adam.' So they obeyed except Iblis, he refused stubbornly and waxed proud, and he was already one of the disbelievers |
| 2:35 | | And We said, `O Adam! dwell you and your wife in this garden and eat freely and plentifully from it as you will. But you shall not go near this tree (- evil) lest you should be of the unjust. |
| 2:36 | | After sometime the satan caused them both to slip from this (order of not going near evil) and thus brought them out of (the happy state) which they were in. And We said (to them), `Go forth, some of you are enemies of others and for you there is a sojourn in this land and a provision for a time. |
| 2:37 | | After that Adam received from his Lord certain (useful) commandments and He turned to him with mercy. He, indeed is Oft-returning with compassion, the Ever Merciful |
| 2:38 | | We said, `Go forth from this state, all of you, and when there comes to you a guidance from Me, then, those who follow My guidance shall have nothing to fear and nothing to grieve at. |
| 2:39 | | And those who disbelieve and belie Our Messages, shall be the inmates of the Fire. There they shall abide for long |
| 2:40 | | O Children of Israel! remember My blessings which I bestowed upon you and fulfill the covenant (you made) with Me, I shall fulfill the covenant (I made) with you, and Me alone you should hold in awe |
| 2:41 | | And believe in what I have revealed (now) confirming (the prophecies of the Scripture) which are (already) with you, and do not be the first to deny it, neither take a paltry price for My Messages, and Me alone you should take as a shield (for protection) |
| 2:42 | | Do not confound the truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth knowingly |
| 2:43 | | And observe Prayer, present Zakat (- purifying alms) and devote yourselves to the service of God along with those who are wholly devoted (to the service of one God) |
| 2:44 | | How is it that you enjoin others to do good and neglect your ownselves while you recite the Scripture? Do you not even (after reading the Scripture) abstain (from evils) |
| 2:45 | | Seek (God's) help through perfect perseverance and Prayer, and this is indeed a very hard thing except for those who are humble |
| 2:46 | | Who know for certain that they will meet their Lord and that they will return to Him |
| 2:47 | | O Children of Israel! remember My blessings which I bestowed upon you and that I exalted you above (your) contemporaries |
| 2:48 | | And guard yourself against (the agony of) the day when no human being shall avail another in anyway, nor an intercession be accepted on anyone's behalf, nor any compensation be taken from them, nor will they be helped |
| 2:49 | | And (recall) when We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh who subjected you to the worst torment. They went on slaying your sons and sparing your women to make them immodest, and indeed that was a great ordeal from your Lord |
| 2:50 | | And when We parted the sea for you, and rescued you and drowned the people of Pharaoh, while you were beholding |
| 2:51 | | And when We made an appointment with Moses (that) of (spending) forty nights, (on Mount Sinai), then you took (to worship) the (golden) calf in his absence, and you were transgressors (in doing so) |
| 2:52 | | Yet We pardoned you after that, so that you might give thanks |
| 2:53 | | And (recall) when We gave Moses the Scripture and the Discrimination (- clear proof and argument to know the right from the wrong), so that you might be guided aright |
| 2:54 | | And when Moses said to his people, `O my people! you have indeed done injustice to your own selves by your taking (to the worship of) the calf so (you had better) turn (penitently) to your Creator Who gradually evolves you in your being, and kill your ring leaders. That indeed will be best for you in the sight of your Creator.' (Since you did as you were told,) He turned towards you with compassion. Verily, He alone is the Oft-Returning with compassion, and is the Ever Merciful |
| 2:55 | | And when you had said, `O Moses! we shall, by no means, believe you unless we see Allah openly (face to face).' Thereupon the thunderbolt (of punishment) overtook you and you were beholding (the consequences of your conduct) |
| 2:56 | | Then We raised you up after your (deathlike) stupor, so that you might give thanks |
| 2:57 | | Then We outspread the cloud to be a shade over you and We supplied you Manna and Quails, (saying,) `Eat of the good things We have provided you.' They (disobeyed and by so doing) did Us no harm but it is themselves that they had been doing harm to |
| 2:58 | | And when We said, `Enter this (near-at-hand) township and eat from it as you wish freely, and enter the gate submissively and go on praying, "(O Lord!) relieve us of the burden of our faults." We shall (then) protect you against the evil consequences of your faults and We shall multiply the reward of those who do good to others. |
| 2:59 | | But those who were bent on doing wrong, gave a different version to the order that was given them, (and thus acted contrary to the Divine will). So We sent down upon those who did wrong a pestilence from heaven because they had been transgressing persistently |
| 2:60 | | And (recall the time) when Moses prayed for water for his people and We said (to him), `Go with your people and smite that particular rock with your staff.' So (when he did so) there gushed forth from it twelve springs so that every tribe came to know of its drinking place. (We said,) `Eat and drink of sustenance provided by Allah and commit not transgression in the land like peace-breakers. |
| 2:61 | | And when you said, `Moses! (we are weary of one kind of food so) we will not at all remain content with one and the same food, pray, therefore, to your Lord for us that He may bring forth for us some of that which the earth produces, of its vegetables, of its cucumbers, its corn, its lentils and its onions.' He (- God) said, `Would you take in exchange that which is inferior (- delicious food) for that which is superior (- the realisation of the noble object of your life)? (If this is so) then go to some town and you will certainly have (there) all that you have demanded.' And lo! it so happened, they were smitten with abasement and destitution and they incurred the displeasure of Allah. That was because they denied the Messages of Allah and sought to kill His Prophets unjustly and that was because they disobeyed and had been transgressing |
| 2:62 | | Surely, those who (profess to) believe (in Islam), and those who follow the Jewish faith, the Christians and the Sabians, whosoever (of these truly) believes in Allah and the Last Day and acts righteously shall have their reward with their Lord, and shall have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve |
| 2:63 | | And (recall, O Children of Israel!) when We took a covenant from you, (and it was the time when you were at the foot of Sinai), with (the summits of) the Mount towering above you (saying), `Hold fast to what We have given you, and bear in mind that which is in it, so that you may guard against evil. |
| 2:64 | | Then, (even) after that you went back (upon your covenant). Had it not been for the grace of Allah and His mercy upon you, you would have certainly been of the losers |
| 2:65 | | And indeed you have come to know (the end of) those of you who transgressed regarding the Sabbath. Thereupon We said to them, `Be you (as) apes, despised. |
| 2:66 | | Thus We made this (incident) an example to learn a lesson from, for those present at the time (of its occurrence) and (also) for those who came after it and an admonition to all those who guard against evil |
| 2:67 | | (Recall) when Moses said to his people for their own good, `Verily, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.' They said, `Do you make a mockery of us?' He said, `I seek refuge with Allah from being (one) of the ignorant. |
| 2:68 | | They said, `Pray for us to your Lord to make clear to us what (kind of a cow) it is.' He replied, `Says He, "It indeed is a cow neither too old nor too young, (but) of middle age, in between." Now do as you are commanded. |
| 2:69 | | They said, `Pray for us to your Lord to make clear to us of what colour it is.' He replied, `Says He, "It is a cow fawn of colour, is intensely rich in tone, very pleasing to the beholders." |
| 2:70 | | They said, `Pray for us to your Lord to make clear to us what it (- the cow in question) is (definitely like); for (all such) cows are much alike to us, and we shall indeed, if Allah will, be guided to the right goal. |
| 2:71 | | He said, `He (- God) says, "It is indeed a cow neither broken in to plough the land nor to water the tillage, perfectly sound (without any blemish), no spot on her", (she is of one colour).' They said, `Now you have (after all) brought the exact truth (with the necessary description).' So they slaughtered her, though they had no mind to do it |
| 2:72 | | And (recall also) when you had (nearly) killed a (great) man (- Jesus), then you differed among yourselves respecting it (- the crucifixion). And Allah will bring to light that (- Jesus did not die on the cross) which you had been hiding |
| 2:73 | | So We said, `Judge it in the context of its other circumstances.' That is how Allah brings the dead (for Jesus being dead to all appearances) to life, and He shows you His signs so that you may refrain (from evil) |
| 2:74 | | Then your hearts hardened after that, so that they were (hard) like rocks or harder still; for there are rocks out of which streams come gushing, and there are some others out of which (some) water comes forth when they split asunder. And indeed there are some (hearts) that humble themselves for awe of Allah. And Allah is not at all unmindful as to what you do |
| 2:75 | | Do you (O Muslims!) expect that they will believe you while (you see) there are some of them who hear the Word of Allah and then tamper with it after having fully understood it, and they know (that this way of theirs is wrong) |
| 2:76 | | And when they meet those who believe they say, `We (too) have believed.' But when they go apart one with another they say, `Do you inform them (- the Muslims) what Allah has disclosed to you, (- of the prophecies in your Scriptures about the Prophet), that they thereby availing themselves of it (- the Scriptures), may prevail upon you in argumentation on the authority of your Lord? Will you not, then, use your reasoning power? |
| 2:77 | | Do they not know that Allah knows all that they conceal and all that they make known |
| 2:78 | | And (some) among them are illiterate, who do not know the Scripture except cramming it up, and are doing nothing but making conjectures |
| 2:79 | | Woe, therefore, to those who write the Scripture with their own hands and then say, `This is from Allah.' They do so that they may thereby acquire some paltry gains. Woe to them for what their hands have written (to give them out as Word of God). Again (We say), woe to them for what they do (of evil deed) |
| 2:80 | | (Inspite of their evil doings) they say, `The Fire (of punishment) shall not touch us except for a few days.' Say, `Have you taken a promise (for unconditional salvation) from Allah?' (If you have,) then Allah will never go back upon His promise. But (is it not a fact that) you attribute to Allah things you do not know? |
| 2:81 | | The truth is that, those who do evil and who are encompassed by their sins, are the inmates of the Fire and therein they shall abide for long |
| 2:82 | | But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, it is they who are the owners of Paradise, therein they shall abide forever |
| 2:83 | | And (recall) when We took a covenant from the Children of Israel, `You shall worship none except Allah, and do good to (your) parents and to the near of kin and the orphans and the poor (as well), and you shall speak kindly to all people and observe Prayer and present purifying alms.' But (afterwards) you all turned away (and broke your covenant) except a few of you and you are averse (to guidance and ways of virtue) |
| 2:84 | | And (recall) when We took a covenant from you, `You shall not shed each other's blood and you shall not expel your people from your homes.' Then you confirmed it (promising to abide by it) and you witnessed (the covenant) |
| 2:85 | | Yet, you are the very people who (violating the terms of the covenant) slay your own people and expel a from among you from their homes, backing up one another against them sinfully and transgressingly. And if they come to you as captives (seeking your help), you ransom them, while their very expulsion was forbidden to you. Do you believe only in a part of the Script (- covenant) while a part you deny? What is the recompense of those among you (who act like that) except disgrace in this life? And on the Day of Resurrection they shall be given over to the severest chastisement. And Allah is not at all unmindful as to what you do |
| 2:86 | | It is they who have taken the present life in preference to the Hereafter, therefore the agony shall not be reduced for them, nor they shall be helped (in any other way) |
| 2:87 | | Indeed, We gave Moses the Scripture and sent Messengers after him in successive series. We also gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear arguments and strengthened him with the blessed word of God. (Is it not then unjust on your part that) whenever a Messenger came to you (O Jews!) with that (teaching) which did not suit your fancies, you behaved arrogantly? You belied some (Messengers) while others you seek to kill (even now) |
| 2:88 | | They said, `Our hearts are storehouse of knowledge (so that we stand in no need of further teaching.)' Rather Allah has deprived them of His mercy for their disbelief, with the result that little they believe |
| 2:89 | | And (now) when there has come to them the glorious Book from Allah, fulfilling that (Prophecy) which is already with them, and previous to that they had been praying for victory over those who disbelieved, yet when that (long awaited Prophet and the Qur'an) came to them which they recognised (also to be the truth), they disbelieved in it. (And because of this rejection) the disapproval of Allah is the due for the disbelievers |
| 2:90 | | Evil is that thing they have sold themselves for that they should reject that (source of guidance) which Allah has revealed, grudging that Allah should send down His grace on such of His servants as He pleases. Thus they have incurred (His) displeasure after displeasure. There awaits these disbelievers a humiliating punishment |
| 2:91 | | When it is said to them, `Believe in that (- the Qur'an) which Allah has sent down.' They say, `We believe only in that (- the Torah) which has been sent down to us.' And they deny every thing other than that (and which has since been revealed); though it (- the Qur'an) is the lasting truth and corroborates that which is already with them (in their own Scriptures). Say, `Why, then, did you seek to kill the Prophets of Allah in former times if you were (real) believers (in the former Scriptures)? |
| 2:92 | | Moses did come to you with clear arguments yet you took to the (worship of) the calf in his absence and you were not justified in doing so |
| 2:93 | | And (recall) when We took a covenant from you, (while you had encamped at the foot of Sinai) with (the summits of) the Mount towering above you, (and We had said,) `Hold fast to that which we have given you and obey.' (But) those (of you who were given this commandment) said, `We hear and we disobey.' Their hearts were, in fact, permeated with (the love of) the calf (worship) due to their disbelief. Say, `Evil is the way to which your faith leads you, if you are believers at all. |
| 2:94 | | Say, `If the last Abode with Allah is especially reserved for you excluding all other people, then invoke death (upon yourself standing against the Prophet of Islam) if you are on the right. |
| 2:95 | | But never shall they invoke it, on account of that which their own hands have sent before. Allah knows these wrong doers very well |
| 2:96 | | And you shall of course find them the greediest of all people for (this base) life and even more (greedy) than those who set up equals (to God). Each one of them would love to be granted a life of a thousand years, yet his being spared for a long life shall, by no means keep him away from the punishment. And Allah is Watchful of all their doings |
| 2:97 | | Say, `He who is an enemy to Gabriel, because it is he who has brought down this (Qur'an) on your heart by the command of Allah, and which confirms (the Scriptures) which preceded it, and is a guidance and good tidings to the believers |
| 2:98 | | `(Let him bear in mind that) whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His Messengers and Gabriel and Michael, then, of course, Allah (Himself) is an enemy to such disbelievers. |
| 2:99 | | And We indeed have sent down to you clear arguments which none but the disobedient reject |
| 2:100 | | Is it not a fact that every time they made a covenant, some of them cast it away? Rather most of them have no (true) faith |
| 2:101 | | And (now) when a great Messenger (Muhammad) has come to them from Allah confirming that (Scripture) which is with them, a party of those who were given the Scripture cast away the Book of Allah behind their backs, as if they know (it) not |
| 2:102 | | Moreover, they (- the Jews of the Prophet's time) pursue (the same tactics) which the rebels had followed against the empire of Solomon. And it was not Solomon that had committed breach of faith, but it was the rebels that had committed breach of faith. They (- the Jews of Madinah) teach the people the modes of intriguing; and also (pursue) that which had (once) been revealed to the two angels, Harut and Marut in Babylon. But these two would not teach (anything to) anyone without first declaring, `We are but a trial (for you here), do not, therefore commit breach of faith.' So they (- the followers of Harut and Marut), learnt from them that (teaching) by which they made a distinction between man and his wife, (- they taught men only and not women), yet they would not harm anyone thereby (by their practice), save by the command of Allah. But these people (- the Jews of the Prophet's time, on the contrary) are learning things that would harm them and do them no good. (They do it) even though they know that he who adopts this course will have no share (of good) in the Hereafter. Indeed, evil is that thing which they have sold themselves for. Had they but known (this fact) |
| 2:103 | | And if these (Jews) had kept their faith and guarded against these evils, surely they would have received a better reward from Allah. Had they but known (it) |
| 2:104 | | O you who believe! say not (while addressing the Prophet), `Ra`ina!' (listen to us - a word used also for showing disrespect for the person addressed), rather say (an equivocal phrase), `Unzurna!' (- we beg your attention), and listen to him attentively, (that you stand not in need of any such phrases that have double meanings, one in a good sense, the other in a bad one). Indeed there awaits the disbelievers a grievous punishment |
| 2:105 | | Neither those from among the people of the Scripture who disbelieved, nor the polytheists like that any good should be sent down to you from your Lord. But Allah singles out for His mercy whomsoever He wishes (to receive His mercy), and Allah is of abounding bounty |
| 2:106 | | Whatever Message We abrogate or abandon it, We bring a better (Message) than that or (at least) the like of it. Do you not know that Allah is indeed Possessor of power to do all He will |
| 2:107 | | Do you not know that to Allah alone belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and that you have, apart from Allah, neither a protecting friend, nor a helper |
| 2:108 | | Rather you (Jews!) like to question your Messenger (unduly) as Moses was questioned before? And he who adopts disbelief instead of belief, had undoubtedly strayed from the straight direction of the path |
| 2:109 | | Many of the people of the Scripture would love to turn you back after your having believed, into disbelievers, out of selfish envy, and after the truth (of this Qur'an) has become apparent to them. But pardon (them) and overlook, until Allah shall make manifest His will, indeed Allah is Possessor of every power to do all He will |
| 2:110 | | And observe the Prayer and present the Zakat (- purifying alms) and whatever good you send forward for yourselves you will find it with Allah. Verily, Allah is Watchful of all that you do |
| 2:111 | | And they (- the Jews and the Christians) say (respectively about themselves), `None shall ever enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian.' These are their wishful beliefs. Say, `Bring forth your vivid proof (of what you state) if you are right. |
| 2:112 | | The truth of the matter is, whosoever submits himself entirely to Allah and he is a doer of good to others shall have his reward with his Lord. They shall have nothing to fear and nothing to grieve at |
| 2:113 | | The Jews say, `The Christians have no valid ground whatsoever (for their belief),' while the Christians assert, `The Jews have no valid ground (at all for their belief),' while they both read the same Scripture. Exactly such (ill-founded) things say those who have no knowledge. But Allah shall judge between them on the Day of Resurrection with regard to all that about which they had been disagreeing |
| 2:114 | | And who can be more unjust than those who prohibit the name of Allah from being extolled in (any of His) houses of worship and strive to ruin them. It was not proper for such, ever to enter these (places) except in fear and awe. For them is disgrace in this world, and there awaits them a severe punishment in the Hereafter |
| 2:115 | | And to Allah belongs the east and the west; so whichsoever way you may turn (you will find) there is Allah's attention. Surely, Allah is All-Pervading, All-Knowing |
| 2:116 | | Moreover they (- the unjust people) say, `Allah has taken (to Himself) a son.' Glory be to Him. Rather, all that is in the heavens and the earth, belongs to Him. All are obedient to Him |
| 2:117 | | (God is) the Wonderful Originator without depending upon any matter or pattern of the heavens and the earth; and when He issues a decree He does but say to it, `Be' and it comes to be |
| 2:118 | | And those who do not know (the wisdom implied in Divine revelation) say, `Why does not Allah (Himself) speak to us or give us a (convincing) sign?' That is exactly what their predecessors had said. Their hearts have become very much alike. We have certainly made (Our) signs explicitly clear for a people who wish to be convinced |
| 2:119 | | Verily, We have sent you to serve all their requirements, as a Bearer of good tidings and a Warner, and you will not be called upon to account for the inmates of the flaming Fire |
| 2:120 | | And the Jews will never be pleased with you nor the Christians unless you follow their creed. Say, `Allah's guidance is the only perfect and true guidance.' If you were to follow their low desires after there has come to you this perfect knowledge, you shall have from Allah neither a protecting friend, nor any helper |
| 2:121 | | They (- the true Muslims), to whom We have given the Book, follow it as it deserves to be followed. It is they who truly believe in it. And whoso does not believe therein, these are they who are the utter losers |
| 2:122 | | O children of Israel! remember My favour which I conferred upon you, and that I exalted you above all your contemporaries |
| 2:123 | | And guard (yourselves) against (the agony of) the day when no being shall avail another in anyway nor any compensation be accepted on anyone's behalf, nor any intercession shall be profitable to anyone nor they shall be helped |
| 2:124 | | (Recall) when his Lord put Abraham to test with certain commandments, so he carried them out. (God) said, `Verily, I will make you an Imam (- a religious leader) for the good of the people.' (Abraham) said (inquiringly), `And from among my progeny (too, do You promise to raise leaders)?' (God) said, `(Yes, but) My (this) covenant does not embrace the wrongdoers. |
| 2:125 | | And when We made the House (- the Ka`bah at Makkah) a frequent resort for mankind and (a place of) peace and security, and (We commanded), `Take to yourselves the place of Abraham (- the Ka`bah) for a centre (and face towards it) during Prayer.' And We enjoined Abraham and Ismail, `Purify and clean My House for those who perform the circuit (around it) and those who cleave to it for devotion and for those who bow down (before Allah) and prostrate (to Him in Prayer). |
| 2:126 | | And when Abraham said (praying), `My Lord! make this (Makkah) a city of peace and provide its inhabitants, such of them who believe in Allah and the Last Day, with fruits.' (God) said, `And on him too who disbelieves I will bestow favours for a little while, then I will drive him to the punishment of the Fire. What an evil end |
| 2:127 | | And when Abraham raised the foundations of the House and Ismail (with him, and they were praying), `Our Lord! accept (this service) from us, You, indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing |
| 2:128 | | `Our Lord! make us both submissive servants to You (alone), and (raise) from our progeny a community (preaching virtue and) submissive to You, and show us our ways of worship and turn to us with mercy, for only You are the Oft-Returning (with compassion), the Ever Merciful |
| 2:129 | | `Our Lord! do raise among them a great Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Your Messages and teach them the Book and Wisdom, and may purify them. You, indeed, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. |
| 2:130 | | And who will show aversion to Abraham's creed except he who has befooled himself. We did make him Our chosen one in this world, and surely he, in the Hereafter will surely be (counted) among the righteous |
| 2:131 | | When his Lord said to him, `Submit,' he said, `I have already submitted to the Lord of the worlds. |
| 2:132 | | The same (faith) did Abraham enjoin upon his sons and (so did) Jacob (saying), `My sons! surely, Allah has chosen for you this faith. See that when you die you are in a state of complete submission (according to His will). |
| 2:133 | | Were you present when death visited Jacob, and when he said to his sons, `What (God) will you worship after me?' They replied, `We will worship your God, the God of your fathers - Abraham, Ismail and Isaac, the only One God, and to Him do we submit ourselves. |
| 2:134 | | This was a community preaching righteousness which has passed away; for them is (the fruit of) what (good deeds) they performed, while for you is (the reward of) what (noble deeds) you perform. You will not be called upon to account for their deeds |
| 2:135 | | And they (the Jews and the Christians respectively) said, `Be Jews or be Christians, then you shall be on the right course.' Say, `Nay, but (ours is) the faith of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the polytheist. |
| 2:136 | | Say, `We believe in Allah and in that (the Qur'an) which has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob and his children, and what was given to Moses and Jesus and (we believe) in what was given to (all other) Prophets from their Lord. We (while believing in them) make no discrimination between anyone of them, and to Him do we submit ourselves entirely. |
| 2:137 | | Now, if they believe just as (sincerely) as you have believed in this (Qur'an), then, of course, they are guided aright. But if they turn back then they are only in schism, (and fighting against the truth). In that case Allah will surely suffice you against them for He is the All- Hearing, the All-Knowing |
| 2:138 | | (Assume) the attributes of Allah! and who is fairer than Allah in attributes? We are His worshippers ever |
| 2:139 | | Say, `Do you dispute with us with regard to Allah, while He is our Lord and your Lord (as well). We shall be judged by our deeds, and you by your deeds, and to Him alone are we sincerely devoted |
| 2:140 | | Do you (O Jews and the Christians!) say that Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob and his children were Jews or Christians? Say, `Have you then greater knowledge or (is it) Allah (Who knows better)? And who is more unjust than he who conceals the testimony he has from Allah. And Allah is not at all unaware of what you do. |
| 2:141 | | These are community preaching righteousness that have passed away; for them is (the good fruit of) what (good deeds) they performed, while for you is (the reward of) what (good and noble deeds) you perform. And you shall not be called to account for their deeds |
| 2:142 | | The weak-minded among the people will say, `What has made these (Muslims) turn from their (first) Qiblah (- the direction they were facing in their Prayer, the holy place of worship at Jerusalem) to which they conformed (so far)?' Say, `To Allah belongs the east and the west, He guides him who wishes (to be guided) to the right path. |
| 2:143 | | And thus have We made you a nation exalted and justly balanced so that you may be a guiding example for all mankind (by carrying to them what you have learnt about Islam), and this perfect Messenger (of God) may be a guiding example for you. And We did not make that which you would have to be the Qiblah but that We might distinguish him who follows the Messenger from him who turns upon his heels. And this (change of Qiblah) is indeed a hard (test) except for those whom Allah has guided aright. It was not Allah's purpose that your faith and your worship should go in vain. Surely, Allah is Compassionate and Ever Merciful to the people |
| 2:144 | | Verily, We have seen the turning of your attention (O Prophet!) repeatedly towards heaven, We will certainly give you possession of the Qiblah of your liking. So turn your attention in the direction of Masjid al-Haram (- the Holy Mosque at Makkah) and wherever you (O Muslims!) be, turn your attentions in the direction of it. And surely those (scholars) who have been given the Scripture know for certain that this (change of Qiblah) is a true commandment proceeding from their Lord. And (as for the disbelievers,) Allah is not at all unmindful as to what they do |
| 2:145 | | And even if you should bring to those (who went astray and) who have been given the Scripture (before you) all kinds of signs together, they would not follow your Qiblah, nor would you be the follower of their Qiblah, nor would some of them be the follower of one another's Qiblah. And if you (O reader!) should follow their low desires after (all) this knowledge that has come to you, then indeed, you would be of the unjust |
| 2:146 | | Those (of the righteous) to whom We have given the Book recognize him (- the Prophet and his truthfulness) as they recognize their own sons, but some of them do conceal the truth even though they know it |
| 2:147 | | It is the truth from your Lord, so (O reader!) do not be of those who doubt and so waver |
| 2:148 | | And everyone has an ideal for which he bears up, so (your ideal should be to) vie one with another in doing all (moral and physical) good deeds. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you all together. Allah indeed is the Possessor of full power to do all that He will |
| 2:149 | | And from wheresoever you (O Prophet!) may go forth keep your attention fixed in the direction of Masjid al-Haram (- the Holy Mosque at Makkah) for that indeed is the true commandment proceeding from your Lord, and Allah is not at all unaware of what you do |
| 2:150 | | And from wheresoever you come forth (for saying your Prayer) turn your attention in the direction of Masjid al-Haram. And wheresoever you may be (O Muslims!), turn your faces in the direction of it, that people may have no excuse against you, except such of those as are unjust, then do not fear them (as they follow the wrong course), but you need only stand in awe of Me. And (this command has been given to you) that I may perfect My blessings upon you and that you may attain your goal |
| 2:151 | | Just as (the Ka`bah is a means to your guidance so,) We have sent to you a great Messenger from among yourselves who recites to you Our Messages and purifies you and teaches you the Book and the Wisdom and teaches you what you did not know |
| 2:152 | | So glorify Me and I will grant you eminence and be thankful to Me, and be not ungrateful to Me (for My favours to you) |
| 2:153 | | O you who believe! seek (God's) help with perfect patience and Prayer, for surely Allah is with the patiently persevering |
| 2:154 | | And do not count as dead those who are killed in the cause of Allah. Rather (they are) living, only you perceive not (their life) |
| 2:155 | | And We will certainly reward you after disciplining you with something of fear and hunger and some loss of substance and of lives and of fruits (of your toils). Give good tidings to the patiently perservering |
| 2:156 | | Who, when a calamity befalls them, say, `Surely, we belong to Allah and to Him, of course, we return (and in His will is our peace). |
| 2:157 | | It is they upon whom descend the benedictions from their Lord and His mercy, and it is they who are guided aright |
| 2:158 | | The Safa and the Marwah (- the two eminences near Ka`bah) are certainly (two) of the symbols of Allah, so he who is on Pilgrimage to the House or performs `Umrah (- a visit to Ka`bah), there is no blame on him to perform Tawaf (- to run between) the two (eminences), and he who remains thoroughly dutiful and chooses to do good deeds spontaneously, then surely (he will find) Allah is Appreciative and rewards every good deed done. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing |
| 2:159 | | Verily, those who conceal the clear evidences and the guidance which We have revealed, after We have explained them to the people in this Book, these it is whom Allah deprives of His mercy and also disapprove all those who can disapprove |
| 2:160 | | Except such (of them) as repent and amend (themselves) and declare clearly (the truth which they used to hide), it is they to whom I shall turn with mercy, for I am the Oft-Returning (with compassion and) the Ever Merciful |
| 2:161 | | But those who persist in disbelief and die while they are disbelievers, these are the ones upon whom be the disapproval of Allah and of the angels and of people and (in short) of all of them |
| 2:162 | | They shall remain in this (state of disapproval) for long. Their punishment shall not be reduced for them, and no respite shall be given to them |
| 2:163 | | And your God is One God, there is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful |
| 2:164 | | Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation and the sequence of the night and the day and in the ships that sail in the ocean carrying the things which are useful to the people and in the water which Allah sends down from the clouds with which He brings the dead earth into life and (in) all sorts of crawling animals which He has spread all over it and (in) the turning about of the winds and (in) the clouds subjected to (His) law between the heavens and the earth, there are, indeed, signs for a people who use their understanding |
| 2:165 | | (Inspite of all these evidences in support of the unity of God) there are some people who take to themselves compeers as opposed to Allah. They love them as they should love Allah. But those who believe are stauncher in (their) love for Allah. And if only those who committed this wrong could but see (the time) when they shall see the punishment, (they would realize) that the complete power only belongs to Allah and that Allah is Severe at inflicting the punishment |
| 2:166 | | (At that time) when those who were followed (- the leaders) shall disown and sever themselves from their followers and they shall see the punishment (with their own eyes) and all their ties and means shall be cut asunder |
| 2:167 | | And (at that time) the followers shall say, `If we could only return (to the life of the world) we would disown them and sever ourselves from them as they disowned and severed themselves from us.' Thus Allah will make them regret their deeds and they shall never (of themselves) get out of the Fire |
| 2:168 | | O people! eat what is lawful and pure (of the produces) of the earth and follow not the footsteps of satan for he is your enemy severing you (from Allah) |
| 2:169 | | He (- satan) only bids you to indulge in evil and to (do) things foul and obscene and that you say against Allah things you do not know |
| 2:170 | | And when it is said to them (- the disbelievers), `Follow what Allah has revealed.' They say, `We would rather follow such things as we found our forefathers (doing and believing).' (Would they do so) even though their forefathers could not refrain (from evil), nor they could achieve their goal |
| 2:171 | | The case of (one that calls) those who refuse (to obey the commandments of God) is like the case of one who shouts to that (animal) who hears nothing, but a mere call and a cry (of a shepherd). (They are) deaf, dumb and blind, moreover they do not use their reason |
| 2:172 | | O you who believe! eat of the good and pure things We have provided you with, and render thanks to Allah, if it is He alone whom you really worship |
| 2:173 | | He has forbidden you only (to eat carrion) that which dies of itself, the blood, the flesh of swine and that over (the sacrifice of) which the name of someone other than Allah has been invoked. Yet he who is constrained (to use them) without desiring (them) nor going beyond the limits (of bare necessity), incurs no sin. Surely, Allah is Great Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:174 | | Surely, those who hide (any part of the teaching) which Allah has revealed in this perfect Book and take a paltry price (- worldly gains) for it, it is these who feed their bellies with nothing but fire, and Allah will not speak to them (with affection and mercy) on the Day of Resurrection, nor He will treat them as pure, and there awaits them a grievous punishment |
| 2:175 | | It is these who have preferred error to guidance and punishment to protection. (The onlookers of these sufferers will say,) `How very enduring they are at (the punishment of) the Fire! |
| 2:176 | | That (punishment) is because, whereas Allah caused the perfect Book to be revealed to suit all the requirements of truth and wisdom (they have rejected it outright). Surely, those who dissented from the perfect Book have indeed gone far astray in enmity (of the truth) and in obstinacy |
| 2:177 | | It is not the sole virtue that you turn your faces to the east or the west but true virtue is theirs, who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and in the Prophets, and who give away their wealth (and substance) out of love for Him, to the near of kin, the orphans, the needy, the wayfarer and to those who ask (in charity) and in ransoming the slaves; and who observe the Prayer, who go on presenting the Zakat (- the purifying alms) and those who always fulfill their pledges and agreements when they have made one, and those who are patiently persevering in adversity and distress and (steadfast) in times of war. It is these who have proved truthful (in their promises and in their faith) and it is these who are strictly guarded against evil |
| 2:178 | | O you who believe! equitable retaliation has been ordained for you in (the matter of) the slain. (Everyone shall pay for his own crime,) the freeman (murderer) for the freeman (murdered), and the slave (murderer) for the slave (murdered), and the female (murderer) for the female (murdered), but who has been granted any remission by his (aggrieved) brother (or family) then pursuing (of the matter) shall be done with equity and fairness, and the payment (of the blood money) to him (the heir) should be made in a handsome manner. This is an alleviation from your Lord and a mercy. But he who exceeds the limits after this (commandment), for him is a grievous punishment |
| 2:179 | | O people of pure and clear wisdom! your very life lies in (the law of) equitable retaliation, (you have been so commanded) so that you may enjoy security |
| 2:180 | | It has been prescribed for you at the time of death to any one of you, that if the (dying) person is leaving considerable wealth behind, to make a will to his parents and the near of kin to act with equity and fairness. This is an obligation incumbent on those who guard against evil |
| 2:181 | | He who alters it (- the will) after he has heard it, (should know that) it is those that alter it who shall bear the burden of sin. Allah indeed is All-Hearing, All-Knowing |
| 2:182 | | If anyone apprehends that the testator is partial or follows a sinful course there will be no blame on him provided he sets things right (and so brings about reconciliation) between them (- the parties concerned under the will). Surely, Allah is Great Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:183 | | O you who believe! you are bound to observe fasting as those before you (- followers of the Prophets) were bound, so that you may guard against evil |
| 2:184 | | (You are required to fast) for a prescribed number of days. But if anyone of you is sick or is on a journey he shall fast (to make up) the prescribed number in other days. And for those who are able to fast is an expiation (as thanksgiving) the feeding of a poor person (daily for the days of fasting). And he who volunteers (extra) good, (will find that) it is even better for him. And that you observe fasting is better for you, if you only know |
| 2:185 | | The (lunar) month of Ramadzan is that in which the Qur'an (started to be) revealed as a guidance for the whole of mankind with its clear evidences (providing comprehensive) guidance and the Discrimination (between right and wrong). Therefore he who shall witness the month, should fast (for full month) during it, but he who is sick or is on a journey shall fast (to make up) the prescribed number in other days. Allah wishes facility for you and does not wish hardship for you. (This facility is given to you) that you may complete the number (of required fasts) and you may exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you, and that you may render thanks (to Him) |
| 2:186 | | And when My servants ask you concerning Me (tell them), I am nearby indeed, I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he prays to Me, so they should respond to My call, and believe in Me (that I possess all these attributes) so that they may proceed in the right way |
| 2:187 | | (Though during Fasting you must abstain from all the urges of nature including the sexual urge) it is made lawful for you on the nights of the fasts to approach and lie with your wives (for sexual relationship). They are (a sort of) garment for you and you are (a sort of) garment for them. Allah knows that you have been doing injustice to yourselves (by restricting conjugal relations with your wives even at night), so He turned to you with mercy and provided you relief; now enjoy their company (at night during Ramadzan) and seek what Allah has ordained for you. Eat and drink till the white streak of the dawn becomes distinct to you from the black streak (of the darkness), then complete the fast till nightfall. And you shall not lie with them (- your wives) while you perform I`tikaf (- while you are secluding in the mosque for prayer and devotion to God). These are the limits (imposed) by Allah so do not approach these (limits). Thus does Allah explains His commandments for people that they may become secure against evil |
| 2:188 | | Do not appropriate one another's property with inequity (and by false means) nor seek to gain access thereby to the authorities so that you may appropriate a portion of (other) people's property by sinful means (and bribery) and that (too) knowingly (that you have no right to do so) |
| 2:189 | | They ask you about the lunar months. Say, `They are appointed periods of time for (general convenience of) people and for determining the time of Pilgrimage. And it is no virtue that you come into the houses from the backs of them but the true virtue is his who guards against evils. So (instead of fostering superstitious habits) you should rather enter the houses from their proper doors and take Allah as a shield so that you may be successful |
| 2:190 | | And fight in the cause of Allah those who fight and persecute you, but commit no aggression. Surely, Allah does not love the aggressors |
| 2:191 | | And slay them (the aggressors against whom fighting is made incumbent) when and where you get the better of them, in disciplinary way, and turn them out whence they have turned you out. (Killing is bad but) lawlessness is even worse than carnage. But do not fight them in the precincts of Masjid al-Haram (the Holy Mosque at Makkah) unless they fight you therein. Should they attack you (there) then slay them. This indeed is the recompense of such disbelievers |
| 2:192 | | But if they desist (from aggression) then, behold, Allah is indeed Great Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:193 | | And fight them until persecution is no more and religion is (freely professed) for Allah. But if they desist (from hostilities) then (remember) there is no punishment except against the unjust (who still persist in persecution) |
| 2:194 | | (The violation of) a sacred month may be retaliated in the sacred month and for (the violation of) all sacred things the law of retaliation is prescribed. Then he who transgresses against you, punish him for his transgression to the extent he has transgressed against you, and take Allah as a shield, and know that Allah is with those who guard against evi |
| 2:195 | | And spend in the cause of Allah and do not cast yourselves into ruin with your own hands, and do good to others, and verily Allah loves the doers of good to others |
| 2:196 | | Accomplish the Hajj (- the Greater Pilgrimage to Makkah) and the `Umrah (- the minor pilgrimage) for the sake of Allah. But if you are kept back, then (offer) whatever sacrifice is easily available, and do not shave your heads (as is prescribed for the Pilgrims) till the offering reaches its destination (in time, or place). And whosoever of you is sick and has an ailment of his head (necessitating shaving before time) then he should make an expiation either by fasting or alms-giving or by making a sacrifice. When you are in peaceful conditions then he, who would avail himself of the `Umrah (- a visit to the Ka`bah or a minor Hajj) together with the Hajj (- the Greater Pilgrimage and thus performs Tammattu`) should make whatever offering is easily available; and whosoever finds none (for an offering) should fast for three days during (the days of) the pilgrimage and (for) seven (days) when he returns (home) - these are ten complete (days of fasting in all). This is for him whose family does not reside near the Masjid al-Haram (- the Holy Mosque at Makkah). Take Allah as a shield, and know that Allah is Severe in retribution (if you neglect your duties) |
| 2:197 | | The months of performing the Hajj are well Known; so whoever undertakes to perform the Hajj in them (should remember that) there is (to be) no obscenity, nor abusing, nor any wrangling during the (time of) Hajj. And whatever good you do Allah knows it. And take provisions for yourselves. Surely, the good of taking provision is guarding (yourselves) against the evil (of committing sin and begging). Take Me alone as (your) shield, O people of pure and clear wisdom |
| 2:198 | | There is no blame on you that you seek munificence from your Lord (by trading during the time of Hajj). When you pour forth (in large numbers) from `Arafat then glorify Allah (with still more praises) near Mash`aral- Haram (- Holy Mosque in Muzdalifah), and remember Him (with gratitude) as He has guided you, though formerly you were certainly amongst the astray |
| 2:199 | | And (then) proceed (to return from `Arafat) from where the people proceed (to come back) and seek Allah's protection. Verily. Allah is All Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:200 | | When you have completed the rites of devotion of the Hajj prescribed for you, remember Allah with praises as your lauding of your parents or yet more earnest devout lauding. Now, there are some of people who say, `Our Lord! grant us all things in this (very) world,' and there is no share for such in the Hereafter |
| 2:201 | | And there are others among them who say, `Our Lord! grant us good in this world as well as good in the Hereafter, and guard us against the chastisement of the Fire. |
| 2:202 | | It is they, for whom is a (very large) portion (of the reward) of what (good deeds) they have accomplished. And Allah is Quick at reckoning |
| 2:203 | | Remember Allah (at Mina) with His praises during (these) days appointed (for this purpose). However if any one hastens (to leave the valley of Mina) after two days there is no sin for him and if any one stays behind, it is no sin for him either. (This direction is) for him who guards against evil (under all circumstances). So take Allah as a shield, and know that you shall all be brought together before Him |
| 2:204 | | Of the people there is he whose talk on the present life pleases you, and he calls Allah to witness as to that (sincerity) which is in his heart, and yet he is of the most contentious of all the adversaries (hence your most stubborn enemy) |
| 2:205 | | And when he is in authority, he runs about in the land (striving) to create chaos and lawlessness in it, and to destroy the tillage and the stock, but Allah does not love disorder (and lawlessness) |
| 2:206 | | When it is said to him, `Take Allah as a shield,' vain pride holds him to sin, Gehenna shall suffice him (as a reward); and how evil a resort it is |
| 2:207 | | Of the people there is he who sacrifices his very life seeking the pleasure of Allah. And Allah is very Kind and Compassionate toward such (of His) servants |
| 2:208 | | O you who believe! enter into (the fold of those showing) complete submission (to Allah) all of you, and do not follow the footsteps of satan, verily he is your enemy, severing (you from Allah) |
| 2:209 | | But if you slip off even after the clear proofs that have come to you, then bear in mind, that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise |
| 2:210 | | (If the people do not believe even now,) they look for nothing but that Allah should come to them (with the threatened punishment) in the shadows of the clouds as well as the angels (to execute His orders) and the matter be settled. And to Allah are returned all matters (for decisions) |
| 2:211 | | Ask the Children of Israel how many a clear Sign did We gave them. And whoever changes the favour of Allah after it has come to him (with every convincing proof, and so makes himself deserving of punishment) he will find that Allah is surely Severe in retribution |
| 2:212 | | Decked out fair is this present life (to make it appear attractive) to those who disbelieve, and they hold those who believe in condemnation. But those who guard against evil shall be (placed) above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah provides (His gifts) for whom He will without reckoning and measure |
| 2:213 | | Mankind are a single community (but they differed), so Allah raised (His) Prophets as Bearers of good tidings and as Warners, and with them He revealed the Scriptures containing the truth, that He might judge between various people concerning all their mutual differences. But none differed therein except the very (astray) whom it (- the Scripture) had been given, and (they differed only) after clear proofs had come to them, out of spite against one another. Now Allah guided those who believed, by His leave, to the truth concerning which they (- the disbelievers) had differed. And Allah guides whosoever wishes (to be guided) to the right and straight path |
| 2:214 | | Do you think that you will enter Paradise, while there has not yet come upon you the like of that which befell those who passed away before you? Distress and afflictions befell them, and they were made to suffer the violent tremors, so that the Messenger and those who believed along with him spoke out, `When (will come) the help of Allah?' (Then they were told), `Behold! surely, the help of Allah is always nearby. |
| 2:215 | | They question you as to what they should spend (to seek the pleasure of Allah). Say, `Whatever of good and abundant wealth you spend, should be for parents and near of kin, and the orphans and the needy, and the wayfarer. And whatever good you do, surely Allah knows it fully well. |
| 2:216 | | Fighting has been ordained for you, though it is hard for you. But it may be that a thing is hard upon you though it is (really) good for you, and it may be that you love a thing while it is bad for you. Allah knows (all things) while you do not know |
| 2:217 | | They ask you with regard to fighting in the Sacred Month. Say, `Fighting in it is (a) grave (offence). But to bar (people) from Allah's cause and disbelief in Him and (to hinder people from) the Holy Mosque and to turn out its people therefrom is still grave in the sight of Allah, and persecution is all the more grave an offence than killing.' And they will not cease to fight you until they turn you back from your faith if they can. And whoso from amongst you turns back from his faith, and dies while he is a disbeliever, it is they, then, whose deeds go in vain in this world and the Hereafter; and it is they who are the fellows of the Fire and therein they shall abide for long |
| 2:218 | | Verily, as to those who believe and those who emigrate and struggle hard in the cause of Allah, it is they who do (rightly) hope for Allah's mercy. And Allah is Great Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:219 | | They ask you concerning intoxicants and games of chance. Say, `In both of them is a great sin and both are harmful too, and they have some uses for people, but the sin inherent in them is even more serious than their usefulness.' They ask you how much they should spend. Say, `The surplus (- what you can spare after spending on your basic requirement).' Thus does Allah make clear His commandments so that you may reflect |
| 2:220 | | Upon this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you concerning the orphans. Say, `To set (their affairs) right (keeping in view the promotion of their welfare) is (an act of great) virtue, and if you intermix with them they are (after all) your brethren. And Allah knows the wrongdoers from the right-doers. And if Allah had so willed, He would certainly have made matters difficult for you. Verily, Allah is All- Mighty, All-Wise |
| 2:221 | | And marry not an idolatress until she believe; while a believing maid is certainly better than an idolatress even though she may highly please you. And do not give (believing women) in marriage to an idolaters until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a (free) idolater even though he may highly please you. It is they who invite to the Fire, but Allah calls to the Paradise and to the protection by His command. He makes His Messages clear for the people so that they may take heed |
| 2:222 | | They ask you about (having conjugal relations during) the menstruation. Say, `It (having conjugal relations) is harmful and a pollution, so keep aloof from women during menstruation, and do not approach them (for sexual relation) until they are thoroughly cleansed. But when they have fully cleaned themselves you may come to them as Allah has ordained you. Verily, Allah loves those who frequently turn (to Him) with repentance and He loves the strivers to purification of themselves |
| 2:223 | | Your wives are (as) a tilth (to produce and rear children) for you, so come to your tilth when and how you like and send forward (some good) for yourselves, and take Allah as a shield, and know that you shall meet Him, and give good tidings to the believers |
| 2:224 | | And make not Allah an excuse through your oaths, that you may (thereby) abstain from doing good and from becoming secure against evil and from setting the affairs right and from making peace between various people. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing |
| 2:225 | | Allah will not call you to account for what is vain (and unintentional) in your oaths, but He calls you to account for what your minds resolve and accomplish (by intentional swearing). And Allah is Great Protector (against faults), Highly Forbearing |
| 2:226 | | Those who vow (to abstain) from their wives, (the maximum) period of waiting (for them) is four months (after which divorce becomes inevitable), then if they (are reconciled within four months and) revert (to their normal relations), then, surely, Allah is Great Protector, Ever Merciful |
| 2:227 | | But if they have resolved on divorce, then (they should know that) surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing |
| 2:228 | | And the divorced women must keep themselves waiting for three (monthly) courses (as `Iddat), and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs, if indeed they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have a better right to take them back in the meanwhile, provided they desire and mean reconciliation. And women have their rights similar to their obligations in an equitable and just manner; yet men have a place above them. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise |
| 2:229 | | Such a (revocable) divorce may be (pronounced) twice, then, (after the second pronouncement) there should be either retaining (the wife) with honour and fairness or letting (her) leave with goodness. And it is not lawful for you to take (back) anything of what you have given them (your wives); however, if both (the husband and the wife) fear that they cannot abide by the injunctions of Allah, and if you (- the Muslim community, also) fear that they cannot observe the limits (prescribed) by Allah then there is no blame on either of them in what she gives up to redeem herself (as Khula`). These are the injunctions of Allah, therefore, do not violate them; and whoso violates the injunctions of Allah, it is they who are really the wrongdoers |
| 2:230 | | But if he divorces her (for the third time) then she is not lawful for him after that, until she has married another husband. Now if he (- the second husband also) divorces her (of his own accord) then there is no blame on them (- the former husband and wife) to return to each other (by remarriage) provided they are sure that they will be able to abide by the injunctions of Allah. These are the injunctions of Allah. He makes them clear to the people who would know |
| 2:231 | | And when you divorce (your) women (a revocable divorce), and they approach the end of their `Iddat (-the prescribed period of waiting after divorce) then either retain them in an equitable manner or send them away (- freeing them) in an equitable manner. And do not retain them wrongfully that you may exceed the proper limits (and do them harm and maltreat them). And whosoever does that he has indeed done wrong and injustice to himself. Do not take Allah's commandments in a light way; and remember Allah's favour upon you and what He has revealed to you of the Book and the Wisdom, wherewith He exhorts you. And take Allah as a shield and know that Allah has perfect knowledge of everything |
| 2:232 | | When (some of) you divorce (their) women (for the first or the second time) and they approach the end of the prescribed period of waiting (- `Iddat) then do not prevent them from remarrying their (former) husbands when they have agreed between themselves to an equitable and decent contract. This is an exhortation for those among you who believe in Allah and the Last Day. This is more blissful for you and purer. And Allah knows while you do not know |
| 2:233 | | The mothers shall give suck to their children for two full years, (this instruction is) for him who desires to complete the (period of) suckling. And it is incumbent on the man to whom the child is born (- the father) to provide them (- the mothers) the usual maintenance and their clothing (for this period) equitably and according to usage. No soul is charged with a duty except to its capacity. Neither shall a mother be made to suffer on account of her (love for her) child, nor shall he to whom the child is born (be made to suffer) on account of his child. The (father's) heir has a like duty. However if (mother and father) both desire weaning, by mutual consent and consultation, then there is no blame on (either of) them. And if you desire to provide a wet-nurse for your children there is no blame on you, provided you hand over what you have agreed to pay equitably (and in accordance with popular usage). And keep your duty to Allah and know that Allah is Seer of what you do |
| 2:234 | | Those of you who die and leave wives behind, these (wives) should keep themselves in waiting for four months and ten days (as `Iddat). So when they reach the end of their (prescribed) term (of waiting) then there is no blame on you for what they do with regard to themselves (about their remarriage) in an equitable manner. And Allah is fully Aware of what you do |
| 2:235 | | There is no blame on you respecting that which you speak indirectly, regarding a proposal of marriage, to these (widowed) women (within their period of waiting), or whether you keep it (the proposal) hidden in your minds. Allah knows that you will think of them, (in this connection) yet make no agreement (or promises) with them secretly, except that you say a decent word. And confirm not the marriage tie until the prescribed period of waiting reaches its end. And know that Allah knows what is in your minds, therefore beware of Him and know that Allah is indeed a Great Protector (against faults), Highly Forbearing |
| 2:236 | | There is no blame on you if you divorce women, while you have not touched them and you have not yet settled for them any marriage portion (- dowry money). But provide for them, - the affluent man according to his means and the one in straitened circumstances according to his means - a provision in an equitable manner (and in accordance with popular usage; this is) an obligation on the doers of good to others |
| 2:237 | | But if you divorce them before you have touched them, while you have already settled for them a marriage portion, then half of what you have settled (is due to them) unless they (-the women forgo their full due or a portion of it) or he, (the husband) in whose hand is the tie of marriage, forgoes (a portion or the full half which he is entitled to deduct and thus pays the whole dowry money), and that you (husband) forgo (and pay the whole dowry money) is nearer to becoming secure against evil. And do not neglect to do good to one another. Verily, Allah sees well what you do |
| 2:238 | | Be watchful over the Prayers especially the middle (and most excellent) Prayer (which comes in the midst of rush of work and business), and do stand up before Allah truly obedient (and in all humility) |
| 2:239 | | And if you apprehend (any danger) then (say your Prayer) on foot or mounted, but when you are secure, then remember Allah in the manner He taught you (and) which (manner) you did not know (before) |
| 2:240 | | And those of you who die and leave wives behind, there is a binding injunction (of God) for their wives for a year's maintenance without being turned out (of their homes). But if they go out (of their own accord during this period) there is no blame on you with regard to what they do about themselves in an equitable and decent manner. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise |
| 2:241 | | And for the divorced women (also) a provision (should be made) in a fair and equitable manner. This is an obligation binding on those who guard against evil (and have regard for duty) |
| 2:242 | | Thus does Allah make His commandments clear to you so that you may abstain (from evil) |
| 2:243 | | Have you not considered the case of those (Israelites) who (in their exodus) fled from their homes (in Egypt with Moses) and they were (a congregation of) thousands, for fear of death? Then Allah said to them, `Die', (with the result that this generation perished while wandering in the wilderness for forty years). Then (from the next generation) He revived them, (and made them inherit the Promised land). Allah is Munificent to people; but most of the people give (Him) no thanks |
| 2:244 | | And fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing |
| 2:245 | | Who is there that (performs for Allah an act of the noblest virtue and) cuts off a portion of his goodly gifts for Allah so He multiplies it to him manifold. And Allah receives (the sacrifices) and amplifies and to Him you shall be made to return (to get the amplified reward of your deeds) |
| 2:246 | | Have you not considered (the case of) the Chiefs of the Children of Israel (who lived) after (the time of) Moses? When they said to a Prophet of theirs, (- Samuel), `Appoint for us a controlling authority that we may fight in the cause of Allah.' He said, `Is it not likely, that if fighting is prescribed for you, you will not fight?' They said, `And what reason have we that we should not fight in the cause of Allah, and we have been indeed driven forth from our homes and (parted from) our children?' Yet, when fighting was prescribed for them, they backed out except a few of them. And Allah knows the unjust well |
| 2:247 | | And their Prophet (of God) said to them, `Verily, Allah has appointed Talut (- Saul) to be a controlling authority over you.' They said, `How can he have sovereignty over us, whereas we are better entitled to sovereignty than he, and he has not been given abundance of wealth?' He (- their Prophet of God) replied, `Surely, Allah has chosen him above you and He has given him a vast deal of knowledge and of bodily strength.' And Allah gives His sovereignty to whom He wills, for Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing |
| 2:248 | | And their Prophet (of God) said to them, `The sign of his sovereignty is indeed that there shall come to you (in his reign) the Tabut (- the heart) in which there will be Shechinah (- tranquillity) from your Lord and legacy (of good) left by the followers of Moses and the followers of Aaron, the angels bearing it. Verily, there is a sign for you in that, when you are true believers. |
| 2:249 | | So when Talut (- Saul) marched out with the forces, he said, `Verily, Allah is going to test you by (the ordeal of) a stream, whosoever drinks of it, he will not then belong to me, and whoso does not taste it, he shall certainly belong to me, excepting him who takes (only) a handful (of water) with his hand.' But they drank of it except a few of them. So that when he had crossed it, he and those who believed along with him, they said, `We have no power today against Jalut (- the assailant, the Goliath) and his forces.' But those who held it as certain that they (one day) were going to meet Allah said, How often a small company has triumphed over a numerous host, by the leave of Allah! And Allah is with the patiently-persevering. |
| 2:250 | | And when they confronted Jalut (-Goliath) and his forces they said, `Our Lord! grant us perseverance and keep our footholds firm and help us against the disbelieving people. |
| 2:251 | | At last, they routed them by the leave of Allah, and David killed Jalut, and Allah gave him the sovereignty and the wisdom and taught him of what He pleased. And had it not been for Allah repelling the people - some of them by the others - the earth would have been in a state of disorder; but Allah is full of grace to the worlds |
| 2:252 | | These are the Messages of Allah, We recite them to you with the truth; and you are indeed (one) of the Messengers |
| 2:253 | | We have made these Messengers excel one another. There are those of them to whom Allah has spoken much, and some of them He has exalted by many degrees of rank. And We gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear arguments, and We supported him with the blessed word (of God). Had Allah (so) willed, people (who came) after them (- the Messengers) would not have fought one another (particularly) after clear arguments had come to them, but (as it was) they differed one from another; so that some of them believed while others disbelieved. Had Allah (so) willed they would not have fought one another. Yet Allah does whatever He intends |
| 2:254 | | O you who believe! spend (for the cause of Allah) out of that which We have provided you with, before there comes the Day wherein there shall be no buying and selling, nor friendship, nor intercession. Those who refuse to obey this (commandment) are the real wrongdoers (to themselves) |
| 2:255 | | Allah, there is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He, the Ever Living, Self-Subsisting and All-Sustaining. Slumber overtakes Him not, nor sleep. Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth belongs to Him. Who is there that will intercede with Him, save by His leave? He knows their future and their past; and they encompass nothing of His knowledge (of the things) except of such (things) as He (Himself) pleases (to tell). His knowledge and suzerainty extends over the heavens and the earth and the care of them both tires Him not. He is the Supreme, the Great |
| 2:256 | | There is no compulsion of any sort in religion (as) the right way does stand obviously distinguished from the way of error. Now he that shall reject the transgressor and accepts Allah (let such know that he) has laid hold of a support firm and strong which knows no breaking. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing |
| 2:257 | | Allah is the Patron of those who believe, He brings them out of different kinds of darkness (leading them) into light. As for those who disbelieve, their patrons are the transgressors, they bring them out of light (and lead them) into every kind of darkness. It is these who are the fellows of the Fire, therein shall they live for long |
| 2:258 | | Have you not considered (the case of) him (- Nimrod, the then ruler of Babylon) who controversed with Abraham concerning his Lord, because Allah had given him kingdom? When Abraham said, `My Lord is He Who fertilises (the earth) and causes desolation.' He (- Nimrod) replied, `I do bring about fertility and cause desolation.' Abraham said, `Allah surely makes the sun rise from the east, so you should make it rise from the west.' Thereupon the one who had rejected the faith (- Nimrod) was completely confounded. Indeed, Allah does not guide the unjust people |
| 2:259 | | Or consider the case of him (- Ezekiel) who passed by a town (- Jerusalem as it was left in desolation by Nebuchadnezzar) and it had fallen in upon its roofs. He said, `When will Allah restore this (town) to life after its destruction?' So (in his vision) Allah kept him in a state of death for a hundred years, then He raised him (to life). Then (God) said, `How long have you stayed (in this state of death)?' He replied, `I may have stayed a day or a part of a day (in this state).' (God) said, `(Yes this too is correct) but (as you have witnessed in your vision) you have stayed for a hundred years. Now look at your food and drink, they have escaped the action of time, and look at your donkey (too, years have not passed over it). And (We have made you visualise all this) that We may make you a sign to the people. And look at the (dead) bones how We set them together and then clothe them with flesh.' Thus when the fact of the matter became clear to him, he said, `I know that Allah is the Possessor of full power to do all that He will. |
| 2:260 | | And (recall the time) when Abraham said, `My Lord! show me how You give life to the dead.' (The Lord) said, `Do you not believe (that I can)?' He said, `Yes I do, but (I ask this) that my mind may be at peace.' (The Lord) said, `Take four birds and make them attached to you, then put them each on a separate hill, then call them, they will come to you swiftly. And know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. |
| 2:261 | | The attribute of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is like the attribute of a grain (of corn) which sprouts seven ears, each ear bearing a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies further for whomsoever He pleases, for Allah is Bountiful, All-Knowing |
| 2:262 | | Those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah, then follow not up what they have spent with a show of obligation, nor (with) injury, they shall have their reward with their Lord. They shall have no cause of fear, nor shall they ever grieve |
| 2:263 | | A fair word and forbearance are better than charity followed by injury. Indeed, Allah is Self-Sufficient (having no want), Ever Forbearing |
| 2:264 | | O you who believe! Do not render void your charities by (a show of) obligation and injury, like him who spends his wealth to be seen by people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day. So his case is like the case of a smooth rock with some soil thereon, when heavy rain hits it leaves it bare and hard. They shall not be able to gain anything of what they accomplished. And Allah does not guide such disbelieving people to the way of success |
| 2:265 | | But the case of (charity on the part of) those who spend their wealth seeking the good pleasure of Allah and for their own consolidation and with firm faith, is like the case of a garden situated on a highly fertile land. It is hit by heavy rain so it yields its fruit manifold; but even if heavy rain does not hit it then a mere drizzle (is sufficient) for it. And Allah sees well what you do |
| 2:266 | | Would anyone of you wish that while he has a garden of date-palm trees and vines served with running streams, he has therein each and every kind of fruit, while he is stricken by old age and has children who are (yet) feeble, a whirlwind carrying fire should smite it (- the garden) so that it is all burnt up? (No, not at all.) Thus does Allah explain to you His Messages so that you may give thought |
| 2:267 | | O you who believe! spend (for the cause of Allah) a portion of good and pure things, that you have yourselves earned and out of that which We have produced for you from the earth. Do not intend (upon spending) the bad and inferior. You would spend that (bad and inferior for the cause of Allah) which you would not accept at all (for yourselves) unless you connive at it. And know that Allah is Self-Sufficient, Ever Praiseworthy |
| 2:268 | | Satan threatens you with poverty and incites you to niggardliness. But Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself and affluence. And Allah is Bountiful, All-Knowing |
| 2:269 | | He grants wisdom to whomsoever He will. Indeed, he who is granted wisdom has been granted an ample good. And none would take heed except those endowed with to you and you shall not be treated unjustly |
| 2:270 | | Whatever things worthy to be spent you spend and whatever vow for the performance of non obligatory act of goodness you take, Allah knows it well. As for the wrongdoer they shall have no helpers |
| 2:271 | | If you give (your) alms openly it is well and good (in itself). But if you keep them secret and give them to the needy it is better for your ownselves and He will (thereby) acquit you of some of your evil deeds. Allah is fully aware of what you do |
| 2:272 | | You are not responsible for their guidance to the right path but Allah guides (him) who wishes (to be guided). (Believers!) whatever wealth you spend (in doing good) will be fully credited to you and you shall not be treated unjustly |
| 2:273 | | (These charities are meant) for those needy who are (so) confined in the way of Allah that they are unable to move about in the land (for providing their sustenance). The person ignorant (of their condition) thinks them free from want, because of (their) abstaining (from begging). But you shall know them by their appearance (that they are in need). They do not beg of people with importunity. And whatever good thing you spend (for their help) Allah knows it surely well |
| 2:274 | | Those who spend their wealth by night and by day (for the cause of Allah) privately and publicly have their reward with their Lord, they shall have no cause of fear, nor shall they ever grieve |
| 2:275 | | Those who practice usury and interest, (their condition is such as) they will not be able to stand except like the standing of one who has lost his reason under the influence of satan. That is so because they say, `Trade is just like usury and interest.' Whereas Allah has made trade lawful and made interest unlawful. Then whosoever has received (this) admonition from his Lord and keeps away (from usury and interest) he may keep whatever (interest) he has taken in the past. His matter rests with Allah. As for those who revert (to the practice of usury and interest) it is these who are the fellows of the Fire, therein shall they live for long |
| 2:276 | | Allah annuls usury and interest and promotes charity. Allah does not love any persistent and confirmed disbeliever and an arch-sinner |
| 2:277 | | Verily, those who believe and do deeds of righteousness and regularly observe the Prayer and go on presenting the Zakat shall have their reward from their Lord; they shall have no cause of fear, nor shall they ever grieve |
| 2:278 | | O you who believe! take Allah as a shield and forgo all outstanding gains from usury and interest if you are indeed believers |
| 2:279 | | But if you do (it) not, then beware of war from Allah and His Messenger. But if you turn away (from such an unlawful transaction) then you shall have your principal (without interest) back. (Thus) you shall neither deal unjustly nor be dealt with unjustly |
| 2:280 | | If any (debtor) be in straitened circumstances there shall be respite (for him) till (his circumstances) ease. But that if you remit (the debt) by way of charity (for the sake of God), it is better for you, if you only knew |
| 2:281 | | And guard yourself against (the evil of) the day when you shall be made to return to Allah; then every soul shall be paid in full for what it has accomplished, and no injustice shall be done to them |
| 2:282 | | O you who believe! when you transact a loan for a stipulated term, then write it down. Let a scribe write (it) in your presence in (term of) equity and fairness. The scribe shall not refuse to write down, since it is Allah Who taught him (to write). Write he must. And let him upon whom be the liability, dictate and let him observe his duty to Allah, his Lord, nor should he depreciate anything (what he owes) from it. But if the person upon whom the liability is, be of feeble mind or is infirm or he is incapable of dictating himself, then let some one who can watch his interests dictate in (term of) equity and fairness. And call in to witness (the transaction) two male witnesses from amongst your men. But if there be not two males (available) then let there be one male and two females such as you approve as witnesses (to bear witness), so that if either of the two women forgets then one may remind the other. And let the witnesses not refuse (to give evidence) whenever they are summoned. And never feel weary of writing it (- the transaction) down, whether it (- the debt) be small or large, along with the time of its (payment) being due. This (way) is more just in the sight of Allah, and ensures a more upright evidence and is more likely to prevent your falling into doubts, (so write it down) except you carry ready trade and transfer the merchandise from hand to hand, in that case there shall be no blame on you that you do not write (the transaction). Yet have witnesses when you trade with one another. Let neither the scribe nor the witness be harmed, and if you do (any such thing) then that indeed, is disobedience on your part. Take Allah as a shield (with the result that) Allah will grant you knowledge, for Allah has perfect knowledge of everything |
| 2:283 | | And if you be on a journey and do not find a scribe, then (let there be) a pledge with possession (of some article to secure your debt). If one of you entrusts something to another let him who is entrusted deliver his trust, and let him take Allah, his Lord, as a shield. Do not conceal the evidence, for whoso conceals it, his heart is certainly sinful. Allah is Well-Aware of all that you do |
| 2:284 | | To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and whether you reveal that which is in your minds or conceal it Allah will call you to account for it. Then He will protect whomsoever He will and will punish whomsoever He will. And Allah is Possessor of full power to do all He will |
| 2:285 | | The Messenger believes in what has been revealed to him by his Lord and (so do) the faithful. Everyone believes in Allah, His angels, His Books and His Messengers. (And the faithful declare,) `We make no distinction (in believing) between any of His Messengers.' They say, `(Lord!) we have heard (Your commandments) and we are obedient. (Grant us) Your protection, Our Lord! for to You is the returning. |
| 2:286 | | Allah charges no soul but to its capacity. It (- the soul) shall be paid for that which it has done (of good) and against it who has incurred (evil deliberately). (Pray,) `Our Lord! take us not to task if we forget or (if) we make a mistake. Our Lord! lay not upon us the burden (of disobedience) as You laid upon those before us. Our Lord! charge us not with the responsibility which we have not the strength to bear; therefore overlook our faults and grant us protection and have mercy on us. You are our Master, therefore help us against the disbelieving people. |
