CHAPTER 2
AL-Baqarah- THE BULL
Total Verses:286
(The meaning of Al-Baqarah is ‘The Bull’. It is the biggest chapter in the Holy- Quran. The chapter was named ‘The Bull’ because verses 67 to 71 describe a wonderful event related to the bull.)
In the name of Allah, The Beneficent and the Merciful
2. It is the Book of God. About which there is no doubt. (It) is the guidance for those who fear God.
3. They believe in the hidden (things) 3, establish prayer and they spend ( in good deeds) from what We have given to them.
4. (O Muhammad), they believe in the revelations4 sent earlier. They will also certainly believe in the life-after death.1
5. Only such people, who receive guidance from the God, are in the right way. Only such people are successful.
6. Indeed, whether you warn those w12ho disbelieve ( in only one God) or not it remains the same for such people. (They) will not believe.
7. God has sealed their minds and ears. There is a veil in their eye sight. They also await great suffering.439
8. There are even such people who say,” (we) believe in Allah and the Last Day”. (But) they are not believers.
9. They assume that they can deceive God and the believers. (In fact) they deceive only themselves. And they do not realise (it).
10. There is sickness in their minds. Allah has also increased their sickness. As they are liars, they await a painful suffering.
11. When it was said, “Do not cause corruption on the earth”, their reply was “We bring only peace”.
12. Remember, they only cause corruption. Yet (they) will not realise it.
13. (When) it is said, “You should believe like the people who have believed”, they ask ,
“Will our belief be like that of those fools?” Remember, (In fact) they themselves are fools. Yet, they will not understand.
14. When they meet the (true) believers, they say, “We are believers.” When they are alone with their shaitans5 they say, “Indeed, we are with you only. We were only mockers”.
15. Allah makes fun of them6. He allows them to wander in their transgression.
16. They only sold the right way and purchased the wrong way. So, their transaction will not benefit them. They were not the people who received the true guidance.
17. A man lit the fire. When the fire illuminated the place around him, Allah put out the light and left them blind in the darkness429. Their attitude is the same as that of a man (who lit the fire).
18. (Such people are) deaf, dumb and blind. They will not return (to the right way).439
19. Or (their attitude) is like the rain falling from the sky.507 There is darkness 429, thunder and lightning. The sound of thunder, which causes fear of death, makes them close their ears with their fingers. Allah knows absolutely the disbelievers who refuse (to accept Him).
20. The lightning tries to pluck their eye-sight. When (it) gives them light they walk (on the earth). When they are surrounded by darkness they stop. If Allah had willed (He) would have taken away their sense of hearing and eye-sight. Indeed, Allah has power over all things.
21. O mankind, you worship only God who has created you and the people who had gone before. So that, you will escape (the punishment).
22. He only made the Earth a place for living (carpet) and sky as a roof 288. (He) even sent down water (rain) from the sky.507 Thereby, He brought forth fruits as food to you. Hence, knowingly do not assume anybody equal to Allah7.
23. If you have doubt in what we have sent down to our servant (Muhammad) and if you are truthful (in that matter) you bring a chapter like this (as found in the Holy Book). (In this work) he can seek the help of all your allies except Allah.
24. You can never do (this). Fear the (hell) fire, if you are not able to do this. The fuel is only (bad) men and stones. It is prepared only for those disbelievers (of only one God).
25. (O Muhammad), give good news (to them),”Those who believe and do good deeds, they will get gardens in paradise”. Beneath them rivers flow . Whenever a fruit is given to them as food, they will tell, “We were given the same fruit already”. The fruit (given earlier) is the same in resemblance to the fruit given now. They have chaste mates8 there. They will stay there permanently.
26. Allah will not (hesitate) be ashamed even to cite a mosquito or an insect, inferior than it, as an example. Believers know (that)” It is the truth from their God”. But, those who disbelieve (in only one God) ask” What does Allah wish to do by citing this example?” Thereby,9 Allah leads many people in the wrong way. Thereby, He guides many people in the right path. Except the wrong-doers, He will not leave (others) in the wrong path.
27. They break the agreement made with Allah after confirming it. They break Allah’s order that they should be united (have good relationship). They create corruption on the earth. Only they are the losers.
28. How do you deny Allah? When you were lifeless He gave you life. Then He will make you die. Later He will (again) bring you back to life. Later you will be brought to Him only.441
29. He is the one who created everything for you on the earth. Then He wished to create the sky507 and He made it into seven heavens507 . And He is knowing of all things.
30. And (O Muhammad), your God told the angels,” Indeed, I am going to create generations of human-beings”.46 The angels asked, “Are you going to create these (such people) who, by creating corruption, will shed blood? We praise and glorify you. We have also accepted you as the one without any blemish”. (God) replied,” Indeed, I know what you do not know”.
31. And all the names were taught to Adam (by God), then he showed them to the Angels and asked, “If you are truthful tell their names to me.”
32. They (Angels) replied, “You are pure10 (from all weakness). We have no knowledge of anything except what we have been taught by you (God). Indeed, you are the Knowing and the Wise. ”
33. God told, “Adam, tell these names to them (angels)”. When he (Adam) told their names to them, God asked, “Have I not told you that I know (have the knowledge) of the hidden (things), on the heaven507 and the earth, and things you reveal and hide?”
34. When We(God) told the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”, All the angels obeyed except Iblis(Shaitan)509. He (Iblis) refused, boasting in pride. He became a disbeliever (of us).
35. We(God) told Adam, “O Adam, you and your wife live in this paradise12. You two eat freely whatever you like, but do not approach this tree13. (If you approach) you would become a wrong doer”.
36. Shaitan made both of them leave that place (paradise). He removed them out of their high state. God said “Get down, few of you are enemies to few others. You have dwelling(home) and facilities on the earth for a fixed period of time175.”
37. Adam received from the God certain words14 (of redemption). So God forgave him. He is the Acceptor of repentance and the Merciful.
38. (God) said, All of you get down from here.15 When the guidance comes to you from Me, there will not be any fear for those who follow My guidance and they will not be unhappy”.
39. (We also said), “Only those who deny (us) and consider Our verses lies are the (people of) Hell. They will remain there forever.”
40. O people for Israel, you think about the favour that I have done to you. Fulfil the promise made to Me. I will fulfil the promise made to you6. Fear (Me) alone.
41. Believe in what I have revealed (The Quran) confirming the book you possess. Do not be in the forefront in denying it(Quran). Do not sell My verses cheaply445. Fear Me alone.
42. Knowingly do not mix wrong with right. Do not hide the truth.
43. Be steadfast in your prayer. Give Zakath. Bow your heads with those who bow.
44. Do you want to read the Holy Book and preach goodness (to the people) forgetting yourself (to practise)? Do you not ever think?
45. Seek help (from God) through patience and prayer. And indeed, it will be burdensome except for those who are humble.
46. They will believe certainly that they will meet their God488 and will return to Him only.
47. O people of Israel, you think about My favour done to you and the high status in which you were placed above other mankind of the earth16.
48. Fear the Day1, in which a person cannot help another person. (On that Day), nobody can make any kind of intercession17. No compensation will be received from anyone and they will not be helped.
49. Remember, how We saved you from Firaun’s men. They made you experience painful suffering. They killed your male-children and left alone your female (children). It was a great test for you from God.
50. Remember, We parted the sea for you, saved you and drowned Firaun’s men when you were looking on.
51. Also Remember, Our promise of forty nights to Musa18. In his absence you committed a great wrong by presuming the calf (as God)19.
52. Even then We forgave you so that you would behave thankfully.
53. Remember, in order to guide you in the right way; we gave the Holy Book and the guidance which will distinguish (the right from the wrong).
54. Remind what Musa said to his people, “O people, You have wronged yourselves by presuming a calf (as God)19. So you ask for forgiveness from your Creator. Kill yourselves20. That will be better for you with your Creator. He forgave you. He can only accept repentance, the Merciful.”
55. When you(the people of Musa) said, “O Musa, We will never believe in you until we see Allah face to face”, even when you were looking on, the thunderbolt struck you21.
56. Then, We brought you alive after your death, so that you will be thankful.
57. We made the cloud a shade for you. We sent down ‘Mannu’ and ‘Salva’442(as food) for you. (We said),”Eat good things from what We have given to you”. They have not wronged us. Rather, they have wronged themselves.
58. Remember,what We said,”Enter into this town. There, you eat freely whatever you like. Enter the gate with humility. Say (seek)’forgiveness’. We will forgive your sins. We will increase the reward of those who do good (deeds)”.
59. But wrong-doers (ignoring what was said to them) altered it to form a new word. Hence, We sent down punishment from heaven507 on them, for their act of injustice and wrong doing.
60. When Musa requested (Us to provide) water for his people,” We said, you strike at the stone with your stick”. Immediately, twelve springs gushed out. Each group (tribe) found its place of water.(We said),” Eat and drink from what Allah has given. And do not move around creating corruption on earth.”
61. When you( the people of Musa) told,”O Musa, Indeed, we will never be satisfied with the same (type) of food. Hence, you pray to your God for us. He will bring-forth herbs, cucumber, garlic, grams, onion etc which the earth yields”, he (Musa) replied,” Do you demand an inferior (thing) in exchange for a superior (thing)? You stay in some city and you will get what you wanted”389. Humiliation and penury were destined(confirmed) on them. They became the target of Allah’s anger. The reason (for such a state) is that their rejection of Allah’s words and killing of the messengers unjustly. Furthermore, the reasons (for such a state) are the commitment of sins and frequent transgression of(the rules of God).
62. Indeed, believers, Jews, Christians and from among the Sabians443 whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day1 and do good deeds will get the reward from their God.
63. And remember the promise,” Hold fast to the (Holy book) given to you and think about the matter found in it. Then you will fear (Us)”, We made a covenant with you by raising the Mountain Thur above you.22
64. Even then (you) ignored. You would have incurred a loss if you had been without Allah’s Blessings and Mercy.
65. And you know the people among you who transgressed on Saturday. We said to them,” Become humiliated monkeys”23.
66. It was made an example for the past generations as well as the successive generations and a lesson to those who fear (Us).
67. And when Musa told his people, “Allah ordered you to sacrifice a bull”, they said, “Do you consider us a laughing-stock?” To which he replied,” I seek Allah’s protection from becoming ignorant.”24
68. They asked, “You ( Musa) pray to your God, so that he may reveal about it to us”. Musa replied,” That bull is neither too old nor too young but in a state in- between. Hence, you do what you are ordered to do”.
69. They asked,” You (Musa) pray for us to your God, so that he may explain to us its colour. (He) replied, “Allah says that it is yellowish black in colour and pleasing to those who look at it”.
70. They said,” You (Musa) pray to your God for us, so that he may explain to us about it. Indeed, the bull confuses us. If Allah wills we will be guided.
71. (Musa) told them that God says, “That (Bull) is trained neither to plough the land nor to draw water for the irrigation of fields and without any defects and marks”. They said, “Only now you said it correctly “and (with a lot of difficulties) they slaughtered the bull, without willingness.
72. Remember, how after killing a person you have been debating on that subject. Allah will reveal the things you have been hiding.
73. So, We (God) said, “You strike him (the killed person) with a piece (of bull’s meat). Thus, Allah brings life to the dead. He shows his signs to you so that you may understand.”24
74. Even after that your minds became hard like a rock or a thing harder than it. For, there are stones out of which rivers gush out. There are certain stones which crack and water comes out of it. There are also stones which (roll) down due to the fear of Allah. Allah is not unaware of what you do.
75. Do you wish they (the children of Israel) believe you? A group of them listened to Allah’s words, and after understanding them they knowingly changed them.
76. When they see the believers they say, “We have believed.” When they are alone in the presence of their own people, they ask, “if you tell them (Muslims) what Allah has given to you then they will argue against you before Allah. Will not you understand?”
77. Do not they (understand) know that Allah knows what they hide and reveal?
78. There are also illiterates among them. They know only liars and they do not understand the Holy Book. They only guess.
79. It is a woe to those who write a book with their own hands, in order to sell it for a petty price. They say, “This has come from Allah”. There is woe (to them) because their hands have written the book. There is also woe on them for having earned (by selling the books).
80. They also said, “Hell fire will not touch us except for specified days”. You (Muhammad) ask, “Have you made any agreement with Allah (regarding it)? (If you have made this ), Allah will never break his promise. Or do you invent blame on Allah about which you know nothing.”
81. It is not so. Whoever it may be, if they commit a bad deed and if that wrong covers them, they will be the people of Hell. They will stay there permanently.
82. Only those who believe and do good deeds are the people of paradise. They will stay there permanently.
83. After We got the promise from the children of Israel, “ You worship (no one ) but Allah; do good help to (your) parents, relatives, orphans and poor; speak only good to the people; be steadfast in your prayer; also give Zakat” except a few from your group (all others) neglected and ignored (it).
84. When (we) got your promise, “Do not shed your blood. And do not expel (people related) to you from your homes”, you agreed to it and were witnesses (to the promise).
85. After this you killed the people (related to you). You expelled a section of your people from their homes. Even you helped each other in sinful deeds and transgression against them. If someone comes to you as a prisoner, you get ransom (as prescribed in your Holy Book). (In the same Holy Book expelling the owners of the houses) is prohibited. Do you accept only a part of your Holy Book and reject the other parts? The person among you, who does such thing, has no reward but degradation in this worldly life. On the Day1 of judgement (they) will be made to undergo severe suffering. Allah is not unaware of what you do.
86. Such are the people who sold the (life-after-death) hereafter1 and purchased this worldly life. So their suffering will not be reduced; they will not be helped.
87. Indeed, We gave the Holy Book to Musa. After him (We) sent messengers in succession. (We) gave Jesus, the son of Maryam, clear proofs. We strengthened him with the Holy Spirit444. When the messengers brought (the message) which you disliked, you became proud. (You) called a few liars. You killed a few.
88. (They) say, “Our minds are closed”. Not so. Allah cursed 6 them because they disbelieved (Him).They believe only a very little.
89. Before this they had sought help against the disbelievers (of only one God). When the Holy Book came to them from Allah, confirming that which was in their possession, (that is) about which they (already) knew25, they refused to accept. Allah’s curse 6 is on those who disbelieve
90. It is very bad that they sell themselves so us to reject Allah’s revelation. It is because they became jealous of Allah’s blessings which were given by Him to whom He willed, among His servants. So, they received anger upon anger. Disgraceful suffering awaits the dis-believers of (only one God).
91. When it is said to them, “Believe in what is revealed by Allah,” they reply, “We believe only in what was revealed to us”. They reject (the Quran) which is revealed later. But, it is truthful and confirm that which they have. Ask them (O Muhammad), “If you have believed, then why did you kill the messengers of Allah , before?”
92. Indeed, Musa came to you with clear proofs. When he left, you committed wrong by presuming the calf as (God)19..
93. Remember, the promise (agreement) we made with you. We raised the Mount Tur above you22. (We said), “You hold firmly what was given to you and listen”.They replied, “(We) listened and rejected”. The faith in the calf (as their God) was put into their minds because of their rejection.19 You ask, “If you have believed (rightly) how come your belief commands only evil to you”.
94. Tell, “If you are truthful in the belief that you are the rightful owners of Allah’s Hereafter1, then you desire death.
95. They will not desire that (death) because of their (bad) deeds. And Allah is knowing of the unjust.
96. You will find that their desire to live is much more (particularly) than the desire of those who associate others (with Allah). One of them wants that he should be given a life of thousand years. But, granting of such life could not save him from the suffering. Allah sees what they do.
97. (O Muhammad), whoever is enemy to Gibrael (do wrong), because it is only with Allah’s wish he reveals it in your mind152&492. You tell,” It is a confirmation of that which came before4them and the right way and good news for the believers.
98. Indeed, Allah is enemy to such disbelievers who are enemies to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gibrael and Mikael.
99. We revealed clear revelations to you (O Muhammad). (No one) will reject them except the wrong-doers.
100. Have not a group of them thrown away that (Words of God) whenever they make an agreement? Rather, most of them will not believe.
101. When the messenger(Muhammad) came to them from Allah, confirming what is with them, a group of people among those who have been given the (Holy Books)27, threw the Book of Allah behind their backs, as if they were ignorant (of its presence).
102. During Sulaiman’s rule, these (people) followed what the devils5 said. Black magic was not revealed to those two angels (Gibrael and Mikael)28. Sulaiman did not disbelieve (only one God). Only the devils5, Harut and Marut395,who taught magic to the people of Babylon disbelieved. The two (angels) never taught black magic without telling, “We are a test. So, do not disbelieve (God) by learning it.” They learnt from the two (angels) the magic which could cause separation between husband and wife. Without the will of Allah no harm can be done through it to anybody by them495. (They) learnt (things) which were harmful and useless. They have known certainly,” There is no blessing (of God) in the hereafter1, to those who purchased it.” For whatever they sold themselves is very bad. Should not they understand?
103. The reward (they) get from Allah will be very special. Should not they understand?
104. O believers, do not say ’raina’ but say ‘unzurna’. Listen. For those who disbelieve (only one God) there is severe suffering29.
105. The people of the book27and the disbelievers, who disbelieve (only one God), would not like any good from God to be given to you. Allah gives His bounty to whom He wills. Allah is Gracious.
106. If (We) change any verse 30or make (you) forget it, We will either give you better(verse) or a similar verse (equivalent to the previously given verse). Do you not know that Allah has power over all things?
107. Do you not know the kingdom of the heaven507 and the earth belongs only to Allah and there is neither protector nor helper to you except Allah?
108. Do you want to ask your messenger Musa (questions) as was asked31 before? One who changes the belief (of God) into disbelief, has strayed from the right way.
109. And most of the people of the Book27want, after you have believed, to convert you into disbelievers. Even though the truth was made clear to them the reason (for such action) is that it was caused jealousy. You over look and ignore them till Allah declares His command. Allah has power over all things.
110. And be steadfast in prayer. Give Zakath. You will receive from Allah (reward for) whatever good (deeds) you will send in advance for yourself. Indeed, Allah is Seeing what you do.
111. They say, “Except the Jews and Christians (no one) can enter paradise.” This is their useless imagination. You ask, “If you are truthful then bring your evidence.”
112. Not so, those who bow their faces to Allah, also do good deeds, their reward is with their Allah. They have no fear and they will not be sad.
113. Even while they read the Holy Book, the Jews say, “The Christians are not in anything (right way)” and the Christians say, “The Jews are not in anything (right way)”. Ignorant people also tell like them. Allah will give judgement on the Day1 of Judgement in what they contradicted (differed).
114. Who has done great injustice than the one who prevented the utterance of Allah’s names in the masjids and ruined them?32 They do not have right to enter there except in fear. For them, there is humiliation in this world and severe suffering in the hereafter.1
115. And, the East and the West belong to Allah. Wherever you turn there is the face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Generous and Knowing.
116. And they say, “Allah has taken (himself) a son”. Not so. He is Pure10 (from all weaknesses).Things in the heaven 507 and on the earth belongs to Him only. Everything submits to Him only.
117. (He) created the heavens 507 and the earth without precedence. When He takes a decision about something He only says to it ‘Be’506 and immediately that becomes the thing.
118. And those who are ignorant say, “Should not Allah speak to us? Or should not a sign come to us?” Those who went before spoke similarly. Their minds were similar. We explain the signs for the people who have firm belief.
119. O Muhammad, indeed, we have sent you with truth so as to give good news and warning. You will not be asked about the people of hell.
120. And the Jews and the Christians will never accept you (as a messenger) until you follow their religion. Say (O Muhammad),”Allah’s guidance is the (right) way”. If you follow their desires, after you receive the knowledge, then there is no one either to protect you or to help you from Allah.
121. Those to whom We gave the Book; they read (in the way that has to be read) it properly. It is only they who have faith in that. Those who disbelieve that are the losers.
122. O people of Israel, remember, the bounties I gave you and made you superior to other people of the world.16
123. Fear the Day1, when a person cannot help another person. (on that day),no compensation will ever be received from anybody. Whatever intercession(recommendation) it may be, from whoever, will not be useful.17 They will not even be helped.
124. When God tested Ibrahim through various commands484, he fulfilled them completely. He (God) said,” Indeed, I’m going to make you the leader of the people. He (Ibrahim) asked,” (Make leaders) of my progeny (also)”. He said497, “My promise will not (include) the unjust (among your progeny)245 .”
125. Remind, We made that house33a place of gathering for the people, and a centre of security34. Make a place of worship in the ‘Maqamu Ibrahim’35. Allah got the promise from both Ibrahim and Ismail (and said),” You two purify My House for those who do ‘Tawaf’, for those who observe ‘I’tikaf’ and for those who perform bowing and prostration.”
126. When Ibrahim said,” O God, make this city a centre34of security. From among the people of this city for those who believed in Allah and the Last Day1, give fruits”497 He said,” I will provide facilities to those who believe for a short period. Then I will push them into the suffering of Hell. It is a very bad designation.”
127. When Ibrahim and Ismail raised the foundation of that House33, (they told),”Our God, accept our (deeds) from us. Indeed, You are the Listener and the Knowing”.
128. They said,”O God, you make us obedient to you and make our progeny a nation which will be obedient to You. Show us the procedure of our worship. You forgive us. Indeed, You are the Acceptor of repentance, the Merciful.”
129. (They told),” O God, Send a messenger for them from their own people. He will speak (tell) the verses to them. He will teach them the Book and Wisdom67. He will purify them. You are the Mighty; the Wise36. ”
130. Who can reject the religion of Ibrahim except that who has made himself a fool? We (God) selected him in this world. He will be with good people in the Hereafter.1
131. When his God told him ‘obey’ he replied, “Submitted (to) the God of the worlds.”
132. Ibrahim and Yaqub stressed upon their children,” My children, Allah has chosen for you this religion. You should not die except as Muslims.295
133. Were you witnesses, when death approached Yaqub? When he asked his children,” What will you worship after me?” They only replied, “We will worship your God who is the only God, of your father Ibrahim, Ismail and Isaq. We submitted to Him only.”
134. Those are the generations which had passed away. For them their deeds and for you your deeds. You will not be enquired about what they did.265
135. They say,” You shall get the right way if you become either Jews or Christians.” You tell,”Not so. We will (follow) only the religion of Ibrahim, who stood firmly in the right path. He had not been an associator of anyone to Allah.”
136. (And) Say, “(We) believed in Allah, the Book given to us, the Books given to Ibrahim, Ismail, Isaq, Yaqub, their progeny, the Books given to Musa and Isa, the Books given to all other messengers by their God. We will not show any discrimination among them37 . We submitted only to Him.
137. If they believe, as if you have believed, then they will get the right way. If (they reject) then (they are) in contradiction only. Allah will be sufficient for you in their matter. And He is the Listener, the Knowing.
138. (Say), “(We) accept the colour38 that Allah paints. Who can paint beautiful colour than Allah? We only worship Him ”.
139. (Say), “Do you argue with us about Allah? It is He, who is your God and our God. ‘Our deeds are for us. Your deeds are for you’. We follow Him only with pure mind”.
140. (You) ask, “Do you say Ibrahim, Ismail, Isaq, Yaqub and (their) progeny were Jews and Christians. Are you more knowledgeable or Allah?“. Who is more unjust than the one who hides the proof given to him from Allah. Allah is not unmindful of what you do.
141. Those are the people (generation) who had passed away. For them their deeds and for you your deeds. You will not be enquired about what they did265.
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142. The foolish among the people will ask “Why did the Muslims turn away from their Qiblah which they had already? You say, “East and West belong to Allah. Whoever He wills He leads them in the Right way.”
143. We made you a moderate generation so that, in this manner you can enlighten other people and the messenger (Muhammad) can enlighten you. In order to differentiate, the people who follow their messenger from the people who will turn back on the (same) way they came, we fixed39 the Qiblah you have already faced. It is burdensome (to others) except to those whom Allah showed the right way. Allah will not spoil your faith. Indeed, Allah is Kind to mankind and Merciful to mankind.
144. (O Muhammad), We see your face often turning towards the sky.507 So, We turn you towards the Qiblah that you like. So you turn your face in the direction of Masjid-ul- Haram. wherever you may be you turn your faces towards that direction430. Indeed, people of the Book27 knew, “This was the truth which came from Allah.” Allah is not unwatchful of what they do.
145. (O Muhammed), they will not follow your Qiblah even if you bring to the people of the Books,27 all the proofs. You are not to follow their Qiblah. Even among them a person does not follow the Qiblah followed by other. If you follow their desire, after the understanding came to you, indeed, you would be unjust.
146. To those We gave the Book27they know him as they know25 their children. A group among them have knowingly hidden the truth.
147. This truth has come from your God. So do not become doubters.
148. Everybody has a direction to face. He faces that direction. So, you rush in doing good (deeds). Wherever you may be Allah will bring all of you (together). Indeed, Allah has power over all things.
149. You turn your face towards Masjid-ul- Haram, from whichever place you start430. Indeed, that is the truth given by Allah. Allah is not unwatchful of what you do.
150. From wherever you start, you turn your face towards Masjid-ul-Haram. Wherever you may be turn your faces only in that direction. The reason is that among them, other people, except the unjust should not have any proof against you, in order that I will fulfil My blessings to you and you will get the right way40. So fear them not, fear only Me.
151. As a messenger, from one among you, is sent to you (God blessed you by changing the Qiblah). He will recite Our verses to you. He will purify you. He will teach you the Book and wisdom. 67He will also teach you that which you did not know36.
152. So you remember Me. I will also remember you6. Be thankful to Me. Do not forget to be thankful to Me.
153. O believer, seek help with patience and prayer. Allah is with the patient.
154. Do not call them dead those who were killed in the way of Allah. Rather they are alive, but you will not understand41.
155. We will test you to some extent by fear, hunger, wealth, lives and loss of benefits484 . Give good news to the patient.
156. When any grief occurs to them, they will say, “Indeed, we belong to Allah only and we will indeed return to Him”.
157. Their God’s blessings and Mercy are only to such people. It is they who have received the right way.
158. Indeed Al-Safah and Al-Marwa are Allah’s signs. There is no mistake400 in going round, both of them, for the one who performs either Haj or Umrah in this House33. Allah appreciates the one who does extra good (deeds)6. He is Wise.
159. Indeed, after We made it clear for the people, what is in the book, Allah curses6 those who hide the clear proofs that We have revealed and the right way. Those who are (entitled) to curse also curse.
160. Except those who asked for forgiveness and repented (themselves) and revealed (whatever they hid). I will forgive them. I am Acceptor of repentance and the most Merciful.
161. Indeed, the curse6 of Allah and the curse of all Angels and the curse of all (good) people will be on those who disbelieved (only one God) and died in that state of disbelief.
162. Will remain there permanently. Their suffering will not be made easy. They will even be given time.
163. Your (God) is only one who is worthy of worship. Nobody is worthy of worship except Him (Allah), the Gracious, the Merciful.
164. For the people of understanding there are many proofs in the creation of the heavens507 and the earth, in the fluctuation of night and day, in the ship which sails in the sea carrying useful things for the people, in the rain which Allah sends down from the sky,507 thereby, making the earth fertile after it becomes dry, in making every living thing to spread, in making variations in the blowing of the winds and in the clouds which hang between the sky 507 and the earth.
165. There are such people among the mankind who presume many Gods besides Allah and also love them as they love Allah. But, believers love Allah more (than them). The unjust, when they see the suffering, will come to know that all powers belong only to Allah and Allah will punish severely.
166. Those who were followed, when they see the suffering, will leave the followers. Their relationship (existed) between them will be broken.
167. Those who followed will say, “If we get an opportunity to return (to the world), we will also leave them (those who were followed) as they have left us”. Thus Allah shows their deeds causing them sorrow. And they are not the people to leave the (Hell) fire.
168. O mankind, eat from the earth which is lawful and pure. Do not follow the foot- steps of Shaitan. Indeed, he is your open enemy.
169. He tempts you with evil, shameful and the innovation on Allah about which you have no knowledge.
170. When they are told, “Follow Allah’s revelation”, they reply, “We will only follow that which we found our fore-fathers (doing)”. Even if their fore-fathers understood nothing, nor were they on the right-way.
171. The manner of those who disbelieve (Only One God), is like the manner of the one who shouts, in order to call the cattle which can only hear the noise and the sound.(They are) deaf, dumb and blind. Hence they will not understand.
172. O believers, eat pure (lawful) things which We gave you. If you only worship Allah then you give thanks to Him only.
173. `He has prohibited only (naturally) dead things, blood, Swine-flesh407 and the things42 slaughtered for others than Allah. But there is nothing wrong for those who do not cross the limit and do not volunteer and are forced431. Indeed, Allah is forgiving and Merciful171.
174. Indeed, those who hide the book revealed by Allah, and sell it for a small price(cheaply)445 , eat (nothing) except fire in their stomach. Allah will not talk to them on the Day of Judgement1. He will not even purify them. There is a painful suffering for them.
175. Those are (the people) who sold the right-way to purchase wrong-way and sold the ‘forgiveness’ to purchase ‘suffering’. What can be said about their boldness in the toleration of the (Hell) fire?
176. The reason is, even though Allah revealed the Book which contained Truth (they hid it) and indeed, those who disagree the Book, are far away in disagreement (with truth).
177. Turning your faces towards East or West is not goodness, but only those who believe in Allah, the Last Day1, the angels, the Book and the messengers, those who spend their wealth willingly for the relatives, orphans, poor, (travellers) way-farer 206 ,those who ask (for alms) and to free the slaves, who are steadfast in prayers, who give (pay) Zakath, those who, when they promise they fulfil their promise, patient in poverty, disease and in the battle field, are the doers of good deeds. Only such people spoke the truth. Only such people are (God) fearing.
178. O believers, it is made obligatory for you to take revenge, for the killed: of a free man (independent) for a free man, a slave for a slave and the woman for a woman. If the killer is shown some mercy by the brother (who is the heir of the killed), then the killer behaving in good way has to give a compensation in a beautiful manner401. This is what your God made it easy and a blessing. After this if anyone crosses the limit then there remains painful suffering for him43.
179. O people of understanding, in the law of taking revenge you have (safety of) life. You will keep away from (killing by this law)43.
180. If one among you dies leaving wealth, when the death approaches him, it is obligatory for him to make a bequest for his parents and relatives in a proper manner. For the (God) fearing it is a duty.45
181. (Those who were witnesses to a bequest) if after hearing it change their opinion, the sin will be on those who made the change. Indeed Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
182. If you fear injustice and sin from the man who makes the bequest, it is not wrong for them to make peace between them. Indeed Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
183,184. O believers, so that you should fear God, fasting is made obligatory on you for a prescribed days, as it was made a duty for those before you, but the sick and the traveller among you can calculate them (and observe them) on some other days. Those who can afford have to give food for a poor as a compensation47. It is good for the people who do more good. If you should know that keeping fast is the best26&475.
185. This Quran was revealed only in the month of Ramadhan (that) will show the people right-way. It will tell the right-way clearly. Distinguish the falsehood from the truth. Those among you who get the month have to observe fasting44 in it. The sick and the travellers can calculate them and observe them on some other day. Allah wants to make it only easy (things) for you. He will not want to make things difficult for you. (The concession to observe fasting on some other days) was given so that you will complete the numbers and (you will) praise Allah for showing you the right-way and to give your thanks (to him).68
186. (O Muhammad), if my servants ask you about Me,( you say)49, “Indeed, I (God) am near you. I (God) answer the prayers of the supplicant when he prays to Me (God). So pray to Me only, Believe only Me, so that they will get the right-way.”
187. It is permitted for you to have intercourse with your wife on the night of fasting. They are your garment. You are their garment465. Allah knows that you have been betraying yourselves. So, he accepted your repentance and forgave you. From now (onwards) you have intercourse with them50. Seek that which Allah has ordained (progeny) for you. Eat and drink till the white thread called Dawn is distinctly clear to you from the black thread (night). Then complete your fasting till the night (sunset). Do not have intercourse with your wives during your It’ikaf. These are Allah’s limits. Hence do not go near them. Allah makes his verses clear to the people so that they may fear (Him).
188. Do not eat your things (one another’s property illegally) among yourselves. Do not offer your wealth to the authorities knowingly, in order to eat a part of people’s wealth in a sinful manner.
189. (O Muhammad),they ask you about the new moons51. (You) say, “they are measurers of time for the people and particularly for Haj(pilgrimage). Entering the houses from the back (door) is not good52, but fearing the God is good. Hence, enter the houses only through the front doors. Fear Allah so that you will get success.
190. You fight in the path of Allah against those who come to fight with you. Do not exceed the limit. Indeed, Allah will not like the transgressors.53
191. Kill them when you meet them in the (battle) field. You expel them as they have expelled you. Rebellion is worse than murder. Do not fight them in Masjidul Haram unless they come to fight you there. You kill them if they come to fight you. This is the punishment for the disbelievers (of only one God)53.
192. If they leave the (battle) Allah is Forgiving and Merciful53.
193. You fight them until there is no more rebellion and the power54 belongs to Allah. If they leave then there will not be any aggression against those except the unjust53.
194. The Holy month55 is (equal only to another) Holy month. Sacredness is common to both sides. You transgress against those who have transgressed against you to the same extent and fear Allah. Understand that Allah is with those who fear (Him).
195. Spend in the way of Allah. Do not seek destruction with your own hands and do good. Indeed, Allah likes those who do good.
196. And complete the Haj and Umrah for Allah. If you are prevented, then (slaughter) a sacrificial animal, which you can afford. Do not shave your head till the sacrificial animal reaches its appointed place. Sick among you and those who have some problem in their head can (shave their head in advance). As a compensation there is fasting or charity or sacrifice. When you are safe (without fear) and perform the Haj and Umrah in Tamathu way you have to sacrifice56 an animal that you can afford. Those who do not get it have to observe fasting during Haj for three days and (have to fast for seven days)78 after returning (to your place), so that ten (days) will be completed. This (concession) is for that family which does not live in Masjidhul Haram. Fear Allah. And know that Allah is severe in (giving) punishment.
197. (The period of ) Haj is in well know months57. Those who have decided to perform Haj during those months, should abstain from intercourse, wrong doing and disputing. And Allah knows, whatever good you do, gather the necessary things (in Haj). Indeed, fear (of Allah) is the best provision in your preparation of things. O wise, Fear Me.
198. (During the period of Haj) it is not wrong for you to seek Allah’s wealth (through trade)58. While returning from the ground of Arafat you remember Allah in Masharil – Haram.You remember Him in the way you were taught by (Him). Indeed, You were in the wrong way before this.
199. Then you depart from the place where from (all the) people depart59. Ask forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is the Forgiving and the Merciful.
200. When you complete your devotions remember Allah as you remember your forefathers or more than that. There are some people who ask, “Our God, give (good) to us in this world.” For them there is no reward in the hereafter1.
201. There are also people among them who say, “Our God, give us good in this world as well as good in the hereafter1. Save us from the suffering of Hell.”
202. To them there is a share for their hard work. Allah is quick in taking account.
203. Remember Allah on appointed days. There is also no mistake on those who hurry in two days. And also no mistake on those who delay60. (This is) for the (God) fearing. Fear Allah. Know that, to Him you will be gathered.
204. There is also a person among the people, who is endowed with the power of eloquence, speaks in an attractive way to you about the worldly life. He even, calls Allah a witness to what is in his mind.
205. When he leaves you, he tries to cause corruption and also tries to destroy crops and lives. And Allah does not like corruption.
206. When it said, “Fear Allah”, his arrogance plunges him into sin. Hell is the proper place for him. It is a very bad place to rest.
207. There are also people among the mankind who sacrifice themselves seeking the satisfaction of Allah. Allah is Kind to (His) servants.
208. O believers, enter into Islam completely. Do not follow the footsteps of shaitan. Indeed, he is an open enemy to you.
209. And know, after clear proofs have come to you, if you deviate (from the right way) ‘Allah is Mighty, Wise’.
210. Do they expect that Allah61 and His angels153 should come in the covers of clouds and the matter has to be finished? And all the matters will be brought to Allah only.
211. Ask the children of Israel, how many clear signs (We) have given them. Indeed, Allah is severe in punishing him, who changes Allah’s blessings, after it has come to him.
212. This worldly life is made beautiful for those who disbelieve (only one God). They make fun of the faithful. The (God) fearing will be above them on the Day1 of Kiyamath. And Allah gives without account to whom He wills.
213. Mankind were only one nation. Allah sent messengers to give warning and to give good news. Allah revealed the Book, which contained truth, in order to give judgement in (what) they differed. The people who were given the Book27 differed, though clear proofs came to them. The reason (for this) is the jealousy among them. Allah guided as He willed, the faithful to the truth in which they differed. And Allah guides whom He wills, in the right way.
214. Do you think that you will enter Heaven without experiencing the difficulties that which had happened to those who went before you? Poverty and misery touched them. They were made to wander, till (God’s) messenger and the faithful with him said, “When will Allah’s help (come)?” Remember, Allah’s help is near.
215. They ask you what they should spend. You tell them, “Whatever you spend from the good(spend it) for the parent, relatives, orphans, poor and destitute206. Indeed, Allah is knowing of whatever you do62.”
216. It is made a duty for you to fight even if you hate it. You may hate something. That will be good for you. You may like something. That will be bad for you. And Allah knows and you will not know53.
217. They ask you about ‘fighting’ in the Holy Month55. Say, “it is a great wrong to fight in that (Holy month). (But) preventing (people) from Allah’s way and from Masjidhul Haram, refusing to accept Him, expelling guardians from (Masjidhul Haram) is a greater wrong with Allah. Rebellion is worse than murder”. If it is possible for them they will be fighting with you till they change you from your way of life. Those among you who died, after changing their way of life, rejecting(only one God), their deeds will be in the world and the Hereafter1. They are the people of Hell. They will stay there permanently.
218. Indeed, such people who believed, performed hijrah460 and fought in the path of Allah, expect Allah’s blessings. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
219,220. They ask you about alcoholic (drink) and gambling. Tell116, “In the two, there is a great evil and some benefit for the people. The evil in them is far greater than the benefits in the world and the Hereafter1.” They ask you what they should spend. Tell the ‘excess’. Thus, Allah explains his verses to you to make you think. And also ask about the orphans. Tell26, “It is better to make proper arrangement for them. If you live associating yourself with them, then they are your brothers. Allah knows the reformer and the corruptor. Allah could have given you trouble if He had wanted. Allah is Mighty, Wise.”68
221. Do not marry the polytheistic (one who associates partners to God) women until they become believers. A believing slave woman is better than polytheistic woman, however she may attract you. Do not give (your woman) in marriage until the polytheistic men believe. A believing slave is better than a polytheistic man however he may attract you. They invite you to Hell. Allah, as He wishes, invites (you) to paradise and forgiveness .God (He) explains His verses to the people so that (they) may learn a lesson91.
222. And also ask you about menstruation48. Say, “It is a trouble. So during menses keep away from woman (without having intercourse). Do not go near them till they become pure. You can go to them as ordered by Allah, when they become pure. Indeed, Allah likes those who repent. (He) also likes those who are clean.”
223. Your wives are cultivable lands. You go to the cultivable lands as you like63. Send (good deeds) for you in advance. Fear Allah. Know, you will meet Him488. Convey good news to the faithful.
224. By your oaths, do not make Allah a hurdle in doing good, in fearing (God) and in creating harmony among the people. Allah is Hearing, Knowing64.
225. Allah will not punish you for your unintended oaths. He will punish you because your minds have confirmed them. Allah is Forgiving, Tolerant64.
226. Those who took an oath that they will not have intercourse with their wives, have four months’ time66. If they withdraw (the oath) indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
227. If they are stubborn in giving divorce, then indeed, Allah is Hearing, Knowing.66
228. The divorced66 women have to wait (without marrying) for three menstrual (monthly) periods.69 They have no right to hide what is in their wombs if they have believed in Allah and the Last Day1. If both of them want reconciliation then their husbands have the right to take them back. As the women have duties they also have rights favouring well. Men have a degree more than the women. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
229. Making such a divorce is (permitted) only two times. (They) can live together on good terms or release them in a decent manner66. You have no right to get back anything from what you have given, from your wives. Unless you are afraid that those two (living together) will not be able to keep the limits of Allah. If you are afraid that those two (living together) will not be able to keep the limits of Allah, it is not wrong for either402 of them if she gives (returns mahar) compensation and separates (herself). These are Allah’s limits. So, do not transgress them. Those who transgress Allah’s limits have caused injustice.
230. (After divorcing twice) if (he) divorces her (for the third time) , she will not be permitted to him unless she marries another husband. When the (second husband) also divorces her and if both (the first husband and her) think that they can establish the limits of Allah, then it is not wrong if they (through marriage) come together. These are the limits of Allah. For the people of understanding (He) explains it66.
231. If you divorce the woman,66 you can call them back on good terms, before they reach the end of their prescribed period69 or let them go on good terms. Do not take them back for torturing and (thereby) transgressing the limits. One who does like this has wronged himself. Do not make Allah’s verses a mockery. Remember the blessings given by Allah and also the Book and the Wisdom67 given to you. He advises you about it. Fear Allah and remember, “Allah is Knowing each and every thing”.
232. After divorcing the women, when they fulfil their prescribed period,69 do not prevent them, if they want to marry husbands whom they like on good terms403 . For those among you who believe in Allah and the Last Day1such advice is given. This is pure and chaste for you. Only Allah knows. You will not know66.
233. Mothers (who were divorced) have to suckle their children for two full years314 , if the husband wants that the (baby) be suckled478. It is the duty of the father of the child to give them food and dress on good terms. Nobody will be given burden more than he can bear68. Neither the mother because of her child nor the father will be given trouble because of his child. (When the father of the child dies), his heir has the duty similar to this. If both (discuss) and decide to stop the suckling, it is not wrong on either of them. If you want (other women) to suckle your children and if you give (the mother) her due on good terms, there is no wrong on you. Fear Allah. Know that Allah is seeing what you do.
234. If anybody among you dies leaving (his) wives, those women have to wait for four months and ten days (without remarrying)69. When they complete the (term) prescribed period, there is nothing on you, if they decide about themselves on good terms403. Allah is well aware of what you do.
235. It is nothing wrong on you if (during the period of waiting) you think of marrying them or indirectly (through hints and signs) talking about marriage proposal. Allah knows that you like them (in your mind). Except speaking good words you should not give any promise secretly. And till the prescribed period69 is over, do not take the decision of marrying. Knowing that Allah knows what is in your minds, fear Him. Know that Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing.
236. It is not wrong on you to divorce66 them in the state you have not touched them and in the state the mahar108 amount is yet to be decided. You give them reasonable allowance, the rich according to his means and the poor according to his means. It is a duty on those who do good74.
237. If you divorce them before you touch them but the mahar108 amount is already decided, it is (obligatory to give) half (of the decided mahar). Unless the woman concern or those who ( normally husband) who has power in the marriage agreement act generously. It is nearer to piety (righteousness) if you (the men) forget70. Do not forget the high status (for some) among yourselves. Indeed, Allah is seeing what you do.
238. Safe-guard361 your prayers and middle prayer71. Stand (in prayer ) firmly obeying Allah.
239. If you fear (pray) on foot or riding. When the fear is over, you remember Allah in the manner, He taught72, which you did not know before.
240. If anyone who is about to die, leaving wives, then he has to make a condition in your bequest405, “They (the wives) should not be sent out and facilities have to be given till one year is completed”. If they take a good decision in their matter and leave on their own accord,45 there is no wrong on you. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
241. The divorced women66 should be given proper facilities. It is a duty74 on those who fear (God).
242. Allah explains his verses clearly in such a manner that you may understand.
243. Do you not know the people who left their towns fearing death? They were in thousands. Allah said to them ‘Die’20. Then (He) gave them life. Allah is Bountiful to the people, but most of the people do not pay thanks.
244. And fight in the way of Allah. Know53 that Allah is Knowing and Hearing.
245. Who will give(for the sake of) Allah a beautiful loan75? For Him (God) multiples that many times(over). Allah also gives (sometimes) less and (sometimes) gives generously. To Him you will be returned.
246. Do you not know (about the people),from among the children of Israel, who descended after Musa? They said to their prophet, “You appoint a ruler for us. (We) will fight in the path of Allah76”. He (Musa) asked, “If fighting is made a duty to you, what if you refrain from fighting?” They said, “When we have been expelled, from our town and children what has (restrained) us from fighting in the path of Allah.” When fighting was made a duty for them, expect a few, (others) boycotted. Allah is knowing those who have caused injustice.
247. And their mesenger said to them, “Indeed, Allah has appointed a person called Talut to be your ruler.76” They said, how can he have authority (power) over us? We are more eligible than him to rule. He has not even been given wealth.” He said, “Indeed, Allah has chosen him over you. (God) has given him more knowledge(education) and physical(strength). Allah gives authority(power) to whom He wants. Allah is generous and knowing.”
248. Their messenger said to them, “As a sign of authority given to him, an ornamental box77 will come to you. In that there is satisfaction from your God. The remnant of what is left by Musa’s family and Harun’s family will be there. Angels will come carrying that. Indeed, if you have belief you have signs in that.”
249. When Talut marched with his forces, he said, “Allah is going to test you with a river. Whoever drinks from that river does not belong to Me. Whoever does not drink that, is indeed, belongs to Me, except the one who drank a handful.” Except a few among them (others) drank that. When he and the believers with him crossed that, they said, “We have no strength today to fight with Talut and his forces.” But whoever believed, that they will meet Allah488, said, “(it has happened before) that so many small forces have defeated many big forces by Allah’s wish. Allah is with the patient.”
250. When they met Jalut and his forces in the (battle)field, they said, “Our God, pour upon us patience. Make our feet firm. Help us against the group (which) disbelieves (You).”
251. (Talut’s forces) defeated them by Allah’s wish. Dawud killed Jalut78. Allah gave power and wisdom to him. Taught him what He wanted. The earth would have been corrupted if Allah had not checked some by some other people. Still, Allah is Bountiful on the people of the worlds.
252. These are Allah’s verses containing truth. (O Mohammad), (We) convey them to you. Indeed, you are one of the messengers.
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253. (We) have honoured a few among the messengers over others. Allah has spoken to some of them. (God) has raised many degrees of some of them37. (God) gave Isa, the son of Maryam, clear proofs. We (God) strengthened him with ‘Roohul Khudus’444 . Had Allah wanted, those who came after the messengers would not have fought after clear proofs had come to them. Yet they disagreed. Believers are also among them. Disbelievers (of only one God) are also among them. If Allah had wanted, they would not have fought. Yet Allah will do what He wants.
254. O believers, spend (in good way) from what We have given to you. Before the Day1 comes, when there is no bargaining, no friendship and no intercession17 (recommendation). Only disbelievers (of God) have done injustice.
255. There is no one to be worshipped except Allah. He is Ever-Living. Neither nap nor sleep occurs to Him. The things in the heaven and the things in the earth belongs to Him only. Who can intercede (recommend)17 to Him unless He permits? He (God) knows what is before them and what is after them. They cannot know anything of what Allah knows. Except that He wills. His throne encompasses Heavens 507 and earth. It is not difficult for Him to safeguard both. He (God) is the Most High, the Most Great.
256. There is no compulsion in this religion. The right way has become (distinctly) clear from the wrong way. Rejecting the evil powers, one who believes in Allah has held an unbreakable strong rope. And Allah is Hearing, Knowing.
257. Allah is helper of the faithful. He (God) leads them from darkness to light. Only evil powers are helpers to the disbeliever. They take them from light to darkness429. They are the people of Hell. They will stay there permanently.
258. Are you not aware of the person, who argued with Ibrahim about the God, because Allah gave him rule? When Ibrahim said, “My God gives life; causes death.” He said, “I will also give life; will cause death.” When Ibrahim asked, “Allah causes the sunrise in the East, so you make the sunrise in the West.” Immediately he who disbelieved (only one God) became speechless. And Allah will not show the right way to the people who caused injustice.
259. Or (Do you know) about the one who passed by a village? That village had fallen down uprooted. He thought, “How could Allah give life when the village was destroyed? ” Immediately Allah made him die for hundred years. Then, Allah asked, after giving life, “How many days have you spent?” He said, “I would have spent one day or a small part of a day.” He (God) said, “Not so. You have spent hundred years. You see that your food and drink have not been spoiled406. You also see your (dead) donkey, so that you may be an example for the people (We did this). You also observe how we gather the bones (of the donkey) and how we cover it with the flesh.” When the understanding was born he said, “I know that Allah has power over all things79.”
260. When Ibrahim requested, “My God, show me how you give life to the dead.” God asked, “Have you not believed?” To that He said, “Not so, so that my mind will become satisfied.” And (God) said, “You catch four birds. Cut them into many pieces and keep them with you. Then place a portion of them on (the top of) each hill. Then call them. They will come to you quickly. (Thus) you will know that Allah is Mighty; Wise.”
261. The example of one who spends his wealth in the way of Allah is like a grain that grows into seven shoots. In each shoot there are hundred grains. Allah will give many times over to whom He wants. Allah is Generous; Knowing.
262. For such people who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and remain without making a mention of their spending and without giving trouble (to others), their reward is with their God. They have no fear and will not be sad.
263. Saying good words and forgiveness are better than giving charity followed by giving trouble. Allah is Free of need485; Tolerant.
264. O believers, do not waste your charity by reminding (that) and by giving trouble like him, who without believing Allah and Last Day1, spends his wealth to show to the people. His example is like that of a soil- covered slippery rock. (When) as rain falls on that nothing remains on that. They will not have power over anything they have worked(hard). Allah will not show the right way to the (group) people who disbelieve.
265. The example of those who spend their wealth in good deeds to get the satisfaction of Allah and for the firm belief they posses inside is that of a garden situated on the high- ground. As a heavy rain falls, the garden yields (gives) food materials(grains) in double. Drizzle is (enough) even if heavy rain does not fall. Allah is seeing of what you do.
266. One has a garden of date-palms and grape-wines; underneath rivers flow; all fruits are there for him; old age also oppresses him, when he has weak offspring; then a storm containing fire blew and burnt it (the garden). Would any one of you like to be placed in such a state? Thus Allah explains the verses (signs) to make you reflect over them.
267. O believers, spend (in good deeds) the pure things from what you have earned and from which We have produced from the earth for you . Do not think of spending worthless things (products); which you will not purchase except by closing the eyes. Allah is free of all needs485 . Know that He is praise-worthy80.
268. Shaitan threatens you with poverty. He tempts you with shameful (acts). But Allah promises his Forgiveness and Blessings. Allah is Generous;Knowing.
269. He (gives) wisdom to whom He wants. The one who is given wisdom indeed, is considered to have been given much good. (Nobody) except the people of understanding thinks (over it).
270. Allah knows whatever you spend (in good deeds), and whatever, now you make. No helper for those who have caused injustice.
271. It is good if you give charities openly. It is best for you if you hide that (from others) and give it to poor. (It)is made a compensation for your wrong. Allah is well informed of what you do.
272. It is not in your responsibility to place them in the right way81 but it is Allah who shows the right way to whom He wants. It is for yourselves, that whatever you spend in good. Spend only to get Allah’s satisfaction. It will only be repaid to you in full whatever you spend in good. You will not be wronged.
273. (Charity)belongs to the poor who are unable to travel on the earth(to earn their living) because of their dedication in the way of Allah. Ignorant (of them), on seeing their self-respect will think that they are rich. You will know them by their sign. They will not beg to the people. Whatever you spend in good, indeed, Allah is knowing82.
274. Those who spend their wealth (in good way) by night and by day, secretly and openly have their reward with God. They have no fear. They will also not be sad.
275. Those who eat interest will arise(in the hereafter) like a mad person as if touched by shaitan83. The reason is that they said, “Trade is like interest.” Allah has permitted trade and prohibited interest. The past is for those who refrain after the admonition has come from their God. The decision about the person is with Allah. Those who repeat are the people of Hell. Remain in that permanently.
276. Allah destroys interest. Grows charities. Allah will not like any sinner who is ungrateful.
277. Such of those who believe, do good deeds, establish prayer and also give zakath, their reward is with their God. They have no fear. They will not also be sad.
278. O believers, fear Allah. If you are faithful give up interest which is due to you84.
279. If you do not do it then be confirmed of the declaration of war from Allah and His Messenger. If you mend then the capital from your wealth will belong to you. You will also not cause injustice. Injustice will not be done to you.
280. If he is in difficulty give him time till he gets the capacity (to repay). If you knew then it is better for you to make it a charity73.
281. If you fear the Day1 on which you will return to Allah, then every person will be given in full what he has earned265. They will not be caused injustice.
282. O believers, If you give loan to one another for a fixed period of time, write it down476. The writer should write honestly between them. The writer should write as Allah has taught him without refusing. The debtor (who received the loan) should dictate the sentences to be written. Let him fear his God who is Allah. Shall not diminish anything from that. If the debtor is ignorant, weak and not able to dictate the (appropriate) words then the guardian dictate it honestly. Make two of your men as witnesses. If there are no two men, a man and two women who can satisfy you can be (made) witnesses. If one of the two women tells wrongly then the other will remind her85. When they are called upon witnesses should not refuse. Do not be negligent in writing specifically, whether it is small or big. It is this, which is honest with Allah. It can prove the evidence; it is capable of avoiding doubts among each of you. Except in the case of immediate transaction among yourself, there is no wrong on you if you do not write the transaction (not related to debt). When you make an agreement take witnesses. Trouble should not be given to either the writer or the witness. If you do it, then it will be wrong on you. Fear Allah. Allah will teach you. And Allah is Knowing all things.
283. If you are on a travel and do not get a writer, then a security deposit has to be taken. When a person among you trust an another person then the trusted one should discharge his trust. Let him fear Allah who is his God. Do not hide the testimony. The mind of the one who hides the evidence has done wrong. Allah is knowing of what you do.
284. (All) that is in the heavens 507 and (All) that is on the earth belong to Allah. Allah will enquire whether you reveal what is in your minds or hide it. He (God) will forgive whom He wants. Allah will punish whom He wants. Allah has power over all things.
285. This messenger(Mohammad) believed in what is revealed to him by his God. The believers also (believed this). All believed in Allah, His angels, His Books and His messengers. They say, “We will not show any partiality among his messengers37; (We) heard; (We) obeyed our God. (We seek) Your forgiveness. (Our) return is only to you.”
286. Allah will not burden any person beyond his capacity(strength)68. The good he had done belongs to him. The bad he has done belongs to him only265. (They also say), “O God, do not punish us if we forget (or) commit wrong. O God, do not lay a burden on us as you have laid the burden on those went before us. O God, do not lay such a burden on us which we do not have strength (to bear). Pardon our wrongs and forgive us. Send mercy on us. It is You (God) who is our Master. Help us against the people who disbelieve you.”
