<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 153[/INST](O Beloved!) The People of the Book ask you to bring down to them a Book from heaven (completely inscribed in one go)They asked Musa (Moses) for something even greater than that; they said: ‘Show us Allah visibly (in Person).’ So owing to (their) transgression (i.ethis denigrating demand) a thunderbolt seized them(They died and were later raised to life by Musa’s (Moses) prayer.) Then they adopted the calf (as their god) after the clear Signs (pointing to the Truth) had reached themThen We overlooked this (sin) as well and bestowed upon Musa (Moses) a marked dominance over them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 154[/INST]And (when the Jews again rejected the injunctions contained in the Torah,) We raised (and suspended the Mount of) Tur over them in order to take a (firm) promise from themAnd We commanded them: ‘Enter the gate (of this city - the Ailia gate) prostrating (in gratitude),’ and We (also) said to them: ‘Do not also violate the Sabbath (prohibition of fishing on Saturday), and We took from them a reiterated and firm promise.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 155[/INST]So (they were afflicted with punishments) because of their breaking the promise, rejecting the Revelations of Allah, killing the Prophets unjustly (and also owing to) their saying: ‘Our hearts are (wrapped) in covers.’ (Nay, that was not the truth;) the fact is that Allah has sealed their hearts due to their disbeliefSo, except for a few, they will not accept faith</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 156[/INST]And (moreover) owing to their rejection of faith and uttering against Maryam (Mary) a grave calumny;</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 157[/INST]And (also) because of their uttering (the boastful claim): ‘We (have) killed Allah’s Messenger, the Messiah, ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary),’ whereas they neither killed nor crucified himBut (in truth) someone was made the like (of ‘Isa — Jesus) in their viewBut those who disagree about him have surely fallen prey to doubt (concerning) this (murder)They know nothing (what the truth is) except (that they are) following fancyAnd they certainly did not murder ‘Isa (Jesus).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 158[/INST]In fact Allah lifted him up towards Himself (in heaven) and Allah is Almighty, Most Wise.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 159[/INST]And, (shortly before the Last Hour at the time of the Messiah’s descent,) there will not be any (individual or sect) of the People of the Book but will (rightly) believe in ‘Isa (Jesus) before his death; and ‘Isa (Jesus) will bear witness to them on the Day of Resurrection.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 160[/INST]Then on account of injustice on the part of the Jews, We made unlawful for them (many) pure provisions that had been made lawful for them (before), and (also) for the reason that they hindered (people) at a large scale from the path of Allah.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 161[/INST]And (also) because of their taking usury, despite that they were forbidden to do it, and because of their usurping others’ wealth wrongfully (they were punished)And We have prepared a torturous torment for those of them who disbelieve</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 162[/INST]But those among them who possess substantial knowledge and faith (equally) believe in (the Revelation) that has been sent down to you and (the Revelation) that was sent down before youAnd (how righteous they are!) they establish the Prayer regularly, and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) persistently, and keep faith in Allah and the Day of ResurrectionThey are the ones who We shall soon pay a mighty wage.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 163[/INST](O Beloved!) Indeed We have sent Revelation to you as We sent it to Nuh (Noah) and (other) Messengers after him; and We also sent Revelation to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma‘il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob) and (his) children and ‘Isa (Jesus), Ayyub (Job), Yunus (Jonah), Harun (Aaron) and Sulaiman (Solomon); and We conferred the Zabur (Book of Psalms) upon Dawud (David)</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 164[/INST]And (We have sent many) Messengers whose annals We have narrated to you earlier; and We sent (a number of) those Messengers whose details We have not (yet) related to you; and Allah (also) spoke to Musa ([Moses] directly).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 165[/INST]The Messengers who were Bearers of good news and Warners (were sent) so that after (the arrival of these) Messengers people may not have any plea against AllahAnd Allah is Almighty, Most Wise</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 166[/INST](O Beloved! Whether somebody believes in your Prophethood or not,) Allah (Himself) bears witness to (this fact that) whatever He has sent down to you has sent down with His knowledgeAnd the angels (too) bear witness to that effect (for your sake), and Allah is All-Sufficient as a witness.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 167[/INST]Verily, those who disbelieved (i.ebelied the Prophethood of Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him] and hindered (people) from the path of Allah, they undoubtedly went far astray (from the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 168[/INST]Indeed those who have disbelieved (by denying Allah’s witness) and done injustice (by denying the Messenger’s glory), Allah will by no means forgive them, nor will show them any path (on the Day of Judgment),</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 169[/INST]Except the path of Hell wherein they shall dwell beyond the count of time and that is easy for Allah</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 170[/INST]O mankind! Indeed this Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) has come to you with the Truth from your LordSo believe (in him) for your own goodBut if you disbelieve (i.edeny his Prophethood then bear in mind that He is Beyond Any Need of you because) whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah indeedAnd Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 171[/INST]O People of the Book! Exceed not the limits in your Din (Religion) and speak nothing but the truth about Allah’s gloryThe fact is simple that the Messiah, ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary), is Allah’s Messenger and His Word which He conveyed to Maryam (Mary) and a Spirit from HimSo believe in Allah and His Messengers and do not say: ‘There are three (Gods).’ Refrain (from this belief); (that) is best for youVerily, Allah is the Only One God, Holy is He, far above having a sonWhatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth (all) belongs to Him aloneAnd Sufficient is Allah as Guardian.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 172[/INST]The Messiah feels no embarrassment in being a servant of AllahNor do the closest angels (ever feel ashamed)And whoever disdains to be His servant and perpetrates arrogance, He will soon assemble together all such people before Him.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 173[/INST]So those who believe and persist in doing pious deeds He will pay them their wages in full and will (then) award them more out of His BountyBut those who disdain (worshipping Allah) and behave arrogantly, He will punish them with grievous torment, and they will not find for them any friend or helper besides Allah.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 174[/INST]O mankind! (The most vital, perfect, clear and) a conclusive evidence has reached you from your (Ever-Glorious and Most Exalted) Lord (in the form of the Holy Being of the Prophet Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him])And (besides) We have (also) sent down to you the brightening and radiant light (in the shape of the Holy Qur’an)</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 175[/INST]So, those who believe in Allah and hold fast to His (embrace, Allah) will soon admit them to His (exceptional) Mercy and Grace and will show them the straight path to (reach) Him.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 4 verse 176[/INST]They seek edict (i.ejudgment under Islamic Law) from youSay: Allah ordains pertaining to (the inheritance of) kalala (the deceased leaving neither children nor parents behind): If a man dies childless but has one sister, she shall have (as her share) half (the property) that he leaves(If, on the contrary, a sister is kalala, then in the case of her death) the brother will be (the sole) heir (to his sister), if she has no childrenThen if (after a kalala brother’s death) two (sisters) are (the heirs), they are entitled to share two-thirds of (the property) he leavesAnd if (in the case of the deceased who is kalala) he has some brothers and sisters, male (as well as) female heirs, then the share of each male shall be as much as the (portion of) two females? Allah is clearly</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5[/INST]The Table</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 1[/INST]O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises. The quadrupeds (i.e. cattle) have been made lawful for you except those (animals) that will be announced to you afterwards. (But) when clad in Ihram (the Pilgrim’s sacred dress), do not presume hunting lawful. Surely Allah ordains what He wills.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 2[/INST]O Believers! Do not denigrate the Signs of Allah, nor the sacred (and venerable) month (i.e. anyone of Dhu’l-Qa‘da, Dhu’l-Hijja, Muharram and Rajab), nor the sacrificial animals sent to the Sacred House — the Ka‘ba — and nor the animals brought to Makka with ritual straps around their necks. Also do not violate the sanctity of (life and property, and honour and dignity of) those resorting to the Sacred House — the Ka‘ba, (for they are the ones) seeking bounty and pleasure of their Lord. And when you take off Ihram (the Pilgrim’s garb), then you are allowed to hunt. And never let the enmity of a people incite you to aggression (against them) since they barred you from the Sacred House (i.e. visiting the Ka‘ba). And always support one another in (the works of) righteousness and piety but do not become accomplices in (works of) sin and transgression. And fear Allah persistently. Indeed Allah awards severe punishment (to those who disobey and defy).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 3[/INST]Forbidden to you is carrion (the animal that dies and is not slaughtered according to Islamic Law) and (the discharged) blood and pork and that (animal) on which the name of someone other than Allah has been invoked while slaughtering, and (the animal) that dies by strangling or by a violent blow (not by any sharp instrument) or by falling from a height or the one that has been gored to death or which has been ripped apart and gnawed by a wild beast, save the one which you slaughter (before it dies), and (that animal too is forbidden) which has been slaughtered on idolatrous altars (dedicated to false gods). And this (is also unlawful) that you learn your fortune through raffling (with arrows or divide shares by such means). All these works are sins. This day the disbelievers have lost all hopes of (their heinous designs because) your Din ([Religion] has prevailed). So, (O Believers,) fear them not and always fear Me alone. Today I have perfected your Din (Religion) for you, and have completed My Blessing upon you, and have chosen for you Islam (as) Din (a complete code of life). Then if one gets into a survival situation (forced by) ravenous hunger (and intense thirst i.e. driven by dire necessity, provided) he is not prone to sinning (i.e. eats what is forbidden without being wilfully inclined to sin), then Allah is indeed Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 4[/INST]People ask you what has been made lawful for them. Say (to them): ‘The pure provisions are declared lawful for you.’ And the hunting animals that you have tamed running after game and, this way, teach them (the methods of hunting) which Allah has taught you; so eat (also) of that (prey) which the hunting animals hold on for you (after hunting). And pronounce the Name of Allah over that (hunting beast when you unleash it for hunting). And keep fearing Allah. Indeed Allah is Swift in calling to account.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 5[/INST]This day good and pure things have been made lawful for you. And the sacrificed animal of those given the (Revealed) Book is (also) lawful for you, while your sacrificed animal is lawful for them. And (likewise) chaste Muslim women as well as chaste women from amongst those given the Book before you (are lawful for you) when you have paid them their dower, (provided) you marry them for a conjugal life (adhering to chasteness and decency) and not for open lasciviousness (merely satisfying your lust), nor for secret love affairs. The one who denies faith (in the Commandments of Allah), all his work is ruined and he will (also) be among the losers in the Hereafter.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 6[/INST]O Believers! When (you intend) to stand for Prayer then (for ablution) wash your faces and hands up to the elbows, and pass your wet hands over your heads and (also wash) your feet up to the ankles. And if you are in a state of obligation for total ablution, purify yourselves well (by bathing). Should you be ill or on a journey, or someone of you comes (after) defecation, or you have had sexual contact (intercourse) with women and then you do not find water, (in these cases,) perform tayammum with clean soil. So, it is wiping your faces and (full) hands with it (i.e. clean soil). Allah does not want to make things anyway hard for you, but He wants to purify you, and complete the bestowal of His Favour upon you so that you may become grateful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 7[/INST]And call to mind the Favour of Allah (conferred) upon you, and (also recall) the promise which He took from you (under affirmation) when you declared (agreeing): ‘We heard (Allah’s Command) and we obeyed (it).’ And always fear Allah. Verily Allah knows best (the secrets of) hearts.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 8[/INST]O Believers! Holding fast to the cause of Allah, bear witness based on justice. And let not (even) the extreme hostility against a people provoke you into abstaining from justice (in their case). Always do justice, (for) it is akin to piousness. And fear Allah. Indeed Allah is Well Aware of your works.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 9[/INST]Allah has promised forgiveness and a mighty reward for those who believe and persist in piety and righteous actions.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 10[/INST]But those who disbelieve and deny Our Revelations, they are the people who will be (on fire) in Hell.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 11[/INST]O Believers! Call to mind (that) Favour of Allah (which) was bestowed upon you when a people (who disbelieved) resolved to stretch out their hands against you (for killing and destruction) but Allah held back their hands from you. And always fear Allah; and the believers must always rely on Allah alone.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 12[/INST]And indeed Allah took a firm promise from the Children of Israel and We appointed among them twelve chieftains (for its fulfilment, enforcement and protection). And Allah said (to the Children of Israel): ‘I am with you (i.e. My special support and reinforcement will escort you).’ If you establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) consistently, and (always) adhere to believing in My Messengers, and furnish persistent support to their (Prophetic Mission), and lend Allah a handsome loan (for financing, promotion and prevalence of His Din [Religion]), I will certainly remove your sins from you, and will assuredly admit you to the Gardens with streams flowing beneath. Then, later, whoever from among you rejects faith (i.e. violates the promise) indeed strays from the straight path.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 13[/INST]Then We laid Our curse on them because of their breach of promise (i.e. they were deprived of Our Mercy), and We made their hearts callous (i.e. they were deprived of guidance and susceptibility. So,) they change the Words (of Allah’s Book) from their (right) places and have forgotten a (major) portion of that (guidance) which they were urged upon. And you will continue being informed about one or the other of their treachery, except a few of them (who have embraced faith). So pardon them and forbear. Indeed Allah loves the benefactors.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 14[/INST]And We (also) took a (similar) promise from those who say: ‘We are Christians.’ Then, they (too) forgot a (major) portion of that (guidance) which they were urged upon. So, (owing to this breach of promise,) We infected them with mutual hostility and spite till the Day of Resurrection. And Allah will soon unveil to them (the reality of the acts) which they used to perpetrate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 15[/INST]O People of the Book! Indeed there has come to you Our Messenger who unfolds to you (clearly) many such things from the Book as you have been concealing and who overlooks many of (your) wrongs (too). There has indeed come to you a light from Allah (i.e. Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) and an Enlightening Book (i.e. the Holy Qur’an).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 16[/INST]By this Allah guides those who seek His pleasure to the paths to peace (and security), and takes them out of darkness (of ignorance and disbelief) by His Command, and leads them to the light (of faith and guidance) and directs them towards the straight road.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 17[/INST]They have indeed committed disbelief who say: ‘Verily, Allah is (but) the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary).’ Say: ‘Who is then (the one) who can possess a bit (of the will) of Allah. If He should so decide as to destroy Messiah son of Maryam and his mother and all that are on earth, (who can save them against His will)?’ And the sovereignty of the heavens, the earth and (the universe) that exists between them, (all) belongs to Allah alone. He creates what He wills and Allah has Absolute Power over everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 18[/INST]And the Jews and the Christians say: ‘We are the sons of Allah and His beloved ones.’ Say: ‘(If your statement is correct) then why does He punish you for your sins?’ Rather (the truth is that) of all (the Creation) Allah has brought into being, you (too) are (but) a human being (i.e. just like other human species). He forgives whom He pleases and chastises whom He wills. And the sovereignty of the heavens, the earth and (the universe) that exists between them (all) belongs to Allah alone and to Him (everyone) has to return.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 19[/INST]O People of the Book! Indeed Our (Last) Prophet has come to you (at the juncture) when (the chain of) Messengers’ succession is breaking off, and he expounds to you (Our Commands and Injunctions) with ample clarity, (because) you may (by way of excuse) say: ‘There has come to us no Bearer of good news or a Warner.’ (Now this excuse of yours has also lost ground because) undoubtedly (the Final) Bearer of glad tidings and Warner has come to you, and Allah has Absolute Power over everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 20[/INST]And (recall the time) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: ‘O my people! Recollect the blessing Allah (bestowed) upon you when He raised Prophets from amongst you and made you kings and gave (so) much to you which He had not given to anyone else in all the worlds (in your contemporary period).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 21[/INST]O my people! Enter the holy land (of Syria or Bait al-Maqdis [Jerusalem]) which Allah has decreed for you, and do not turn back (in retreat) or you will turn back as losers.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 22[/INST]They said (in reply): ‘O Musa (Moses)! There are mighty (tyrant) people (living) therein, and we shall never enter this (land) until they quit it. So, if they depart from here then we will certainly enter it.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 23[/INST]Two men from among (a few) who feared (Allah) and whom Allah had favoured with His Blessing (said to their folk:) ‘Enter the gate (of the city invading) these people (dauntlessly). Once you enter this (gate), you will certainly be victorious. And put your trust in Allah alone provided you are people of faith.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 24[/INST]They said: ‘O Musa (Moses)! Never shall we enter this (land) so long as they are in it. So you (along with) your Lord go and fight (against them); we are sitting right here.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 25[/INST](Musa [Moses]) submitted: ‘My Lord! I have no control (over anyone) except for myself and my brother (Harun [Aaron]). So put us apart from (these) wicked people (by Your Command).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 26[/INST](The Lord) said: ‘So this (land) is forbidden to these (rebels) for forty years. (Anguished,) they will keep wandering around the earth distractedly. So you will not grieve, (O Musa, [Moses]) over the (warning plight) of these disobedient and unruly people.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 27[/INST](O Most Esteemed Messenger!) Relate to these people the account of two sons of Adam (Habil and Qabil [Abel and Cain]) which is absolutely true. When both of them made offering (one each to Allah), the offering from one of them (Habil [Abel]) was accepted while that from the other (Qabil [Cain]) was not accepted. Thereupon, he (Qabil [Cain]) said to Habil (Abel — out of jealousy and vengeance): ‘I will surely kill you.’ He (Habil [Abel]) said (in reply): ‘Indeed, Allah accepts (offering) only from the self-protecting.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 28[/INST]If you stretch forth your hand against me to kill me, (even then) I shall not stretch out my hand against you in order to kill you because I fear Allah, the Sustainer of all the worlds.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 29[/INST]I want (I commit no offence and) you take my sin (i.e. sin of killing me), and also your own sin (the preceding one on account of which your offering has been rejected all) on you. You will then become one of the inmates of Hell. And that is but the punishment of the wrongdoers.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 30[/INST]Then the (ill-commanding) self of Qabil (Cain) made the killing of his brother Habil (Abel) easy (and tempting) for him. So, he killed him and became one of the losers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 31[/INST]Then Allah sent a crow that started scratching the earth to show him how to hide his brother’s corpse. (Seeing this,) he said: ‘Alas! Could I not become even the like of this crow that I might hide the corpse of my brother!’ So he became one of the remorseful people.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 32[/INST]On account of this We prescribed (this Commandment in the Torah sent down) to the Children of Israel that whoever killed a person (unjustly), except as a punishment for murder or for (spreading) disorder in the land (i.e. punishment for bloodshed and robbery etc.), it would be as if he killed all the people (of society); and whoever (saved him from unjust murder and) made him survive, it would be as if he saved the lives of all the people (of society; i.e. he rescued the collective system of human life). And indeed Our Messengers came to them with evident Signs. Yet, even after that, the majority from among these people are certainly those who commit excesses in the land.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 33[/INST]Indeed those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and remain engaged in creating mischief in the land (i.e. perpetrate terrorism, robbery and burglary among the Muslims), their punishment is that they be slain, or hanged to death, or their hands and their feet on opposite sides be cut off, or they be exiled far from (i.e. deprived of moving about in) the homeland (i.e. either by banishment or by imprisonment). That is the humiliation for them in this world, and for them there is a terrible torment in the Hereafter (as well),</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 34[/INST]Except those who turn to Allah in repentance before you overpower them. So, know that Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 35[/INST]O Believers! Fear Allah persistently and keep looking for means to (approach and get closer to) Him and strive hard in His way so that you may prosper.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 36[/INST]Assuredly those who disbelieve, if they possess all (the riches and treasures) that exist in the earth, and even with it as much more so that they may offer it as ransom (a recompense for their souls to redeem themselves) from the torment of the Day of Resurrection, (all that too) will not be accepted from them and there is a torturous punishment for them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 37[/INST]They will desire to get out of Hell (somehow), whereas they will not be able to get out of it. And their torment will be eternal.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 38[/INST](After proper judicial trial as per law) cut off the hands of both the man as well as the woman who steal, in retribution of (the offence) which they have committed, a deterring punishment from Allah. And Allah is Almighty, Most Wise.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 39[/INST]Then the one who repents after (this) wrong and mends his ways, Allah surely turns towards him in Mercy. Allah is indeed Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 40[/INST](O man!) Do you not know that (the Absolute) Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone? He torments whom He wills and forgives whom He pleases and Allah has Absolute Power over everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 41[/INST]O Messenger! Those, who (advance) fast into disbelief, should not grieve you. (Firstly) they include those (hypocrites) who utter from their mouth: ‘We believe,’ while their hearts have not accepted faith. (Secondly) among them are the Jews. They listen to (you) eagerly to fabricate lies. They (in fact) hear (to spy) for others who have not (yet) come to you. (They are the people) who change the Words (of Allah even) after their contexts (are fixed and) say: ‘If you are given this (command which they like), take it, and if you are not given this (command), then keep off (it).’ And if Allah adjudges someone to go astray then you do not have any power for him (to hold up the Command of) Allah. They are the ones whose hearts Allah has no intention whatsoever to purify. For them there is ignominy (of disbelief) in this world and mighty punishment in the Hereafter.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 42[/INST](They) are the ones who spy to coin lies. (Moreover,) they voraciously devour unlawful wealth and property. If they approach you (with a dispute for judgment) then it is (up to) you whether to judge between them or decline. And if you opt to keep away from them (even then) they are incapable of doing you any harm but if you judge, then judge between them (too but) with justice (i.e. their enmity should not restrain judgment based on justice). Undoubtedly, Allah loves those who do justice.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 43[/INST]And how can they accept you as a judge while they have the Torah with them wherein is (revealed) the Commandment of Allah? Yet they turn away (from the Truth even) after that. And they are the ones who will not (at all) embrace faith.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 44[/INST]Indeed, We revealed the Torah wherein was guidance and light. In accordance with that the Messengers who were the obedient (servants of Allah) used to give orders to the Jews. And the divines (i.e. their spiritual masters) and the rabbis (also judged in accordance with that) because they were assigned to safeguard the Book of Allah and they were the guardians of (and witness to) it. So do not fear people (in establishing Din [Religion] and enforcing Allah’s Commandments), and always fear Me (alone), and do not barter My Signs (Commands) for a paltry price (of this world). And he who does not judge (and rule) according to the Injunctions sent down by Allah, it is they who are disbelievers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 45[/INST]In that (the Torah) We had prescribed for them: A life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, and a tooth for a tooth and in the case of injuries (too) there is a requital. But the person who (foregoes) this (requital) by way of charity, this will serve as an atonement for his (sins). And he who does not judge (and rule) in compliance with the Commandments sent down by Allah, it is they who are the transgressors.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 46[/INST]And following in the footsteps of these (Messengers) We sent ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary) confirming the Book (the Torah) revealed before him. And We gave him the Injil (the Gospel) which contained guidance and light, and (the Injil [the Gospel] too) confirmed the (Book) Torah that preceded it. And it was (an absolute) guidance and admonition for the Godfearing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 47[/INST]And the people of the Injil ([the Gospel] too) are required to judge in accordance with that (Commandment) which Allah has sent down in it. And he who does not judge (and run the state) complying with the commandments Allah has revealed, it is they who are unruly and wicked.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 48[/INST]And, (O Most Esteemed Messenger,) We have revealed the Book to you (also) with the Truth which confirms the Book that preceded it and stands as a guardian over (the actual commands and contents contained in) it. So judge between them according to these (Commandments) which Allah has revealed. And do not follow their desires turning away from the Truth that has come to you. We have designed for each one of you a discrete law and an all-embracing way of life. Had Allah so willed, He would have made you all one Umma ([Community] agreeing to the same law). But He wants to test you in these (separately given sets of Commandments) which He has given you (suiting your respective life situations). So, make haste in doing pious works. To Allah have you all to return. He will then enlighten you on (the Truth and falsehood in all the matters) in which you used to disagree.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 49[/INST]And, (O Beloved, We have enjoined that) you should judge between them by this (Commandment) which Allah has revealed and do not follow their desires. And be on your guard against them lest they tempt you away from any of (the commandments) which Allah has revealed to you. But if they turn away (from your judgment) then know that Allah intends to punish them for some of their sins. And most of the people are unruly and disobedient.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 50[/INST]Do they seek the law of (the days of) ignorance? And who is better than Allah in (giving) judgment for a people who have firm faith?</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 51[/INST]O Believers! Do not make friends with the Jews and the Christians. They (all) are friends to one another (against you). And whoever of you makes friends with them will (also) become one of them. Surely Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 52[/INST]So you will see those whose hearts are diseased (with hypocrisy and minds infected with slavery) that they run to (join the Jews and the Christians and) say: ‘We fear lest the wheel of fate turns against us (i.e. it is likely to get under the security umbrella by allying with them).’ But it is not far from possible that Allah (really) blesses (the Muslims) with victory or may (send) from His side a decree (as a sign of success and victory). Then they will feel ashamed of (the hypocritical thinking) they have concealed in their hearts.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 53[/INST]And (at that time) the believers will say: ‘Is it they who swore by Allah (by way of) solemn oaths that they were certainly with you (alone)?’ (But) all their deeds have gone void. So they have become the losers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 54[/INST]O Believers! Whoever of you turns away from his Din (Religion), Allah will soon bring (in their place) a people He will (Himself) love and who will love Him. They will be kind (and humble) towards the believers (but) strict (and firm) towards the disbelievers. They will toil (very hard) in the way of Allah and will never fear any reproaches of the reprovers. This (revolutionary character) is the Grace of Allah which He grants whom He wills, and Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 55[/INST]Indeed your (helper) friend is only Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the believers (as well) who persevere in offering Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) and they are those who prostrate themselves (with extreme submissiveness before the Presence of Allah).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 56[/INST]And the one who makes friends with Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the believers then (they are the people who are Allah’s party), and (it is the people of) Allah’s party who will surely overmaster.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 57[/INST]O Believers! Do not take those for friends who have made fun and sport of your Din (Religion) from among those who were given the Book before you and the disbelievers. And fear Allah persistently if you are (truly) the men of faith.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 58[/INST]And when you call (the people) to Prayer (by means of the Adhan — the call to Prayer), these (people) take it as fun and sport because they are a people who have no sense (at all).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 59[/INST](O Esteemed Messenger!) Say: ‘O People of the Book! What has made you cynic about us except that we believe in Allah and this (Book) which has been revealed to us and those (Books) which have been sent down before it? And surely the majority of you are defiant and disobedient.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 60[/INST]Say: ‘Shall I apprise you of him who, in the matter of punishment, is worse in the sight of Allah than (the one you regard the most despised? And it is he) whom Allah has cursed, whom He has shown His wrath, and He has transformed (some) of these (evil people) into apes and (others into) swines; and (he is such a person) as has (obeyed and) worshipped Satan. They are the people who are the most wretched as for their dwelling, and far more astray from the straight path.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 61[/INST]And when those (hypocrites) come to you, they say: ‘We have believed,’ while they entered (your company) with disbelief and left with the same (disbelief). And Allah knows best (the matters) which they carry hidden.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 62[/INST]And you will see the majority of them hurrying towards sins and excesses and eagerly devouring what is forbidden (and unlawful). Most evil indeed is all that they are doing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 63[/INST]Why do the divines (spiritual masters) and rabbis abstain from forbidding them from their sinful speech and eating unlawful things? Certainly what all they are contriving (by abstaining from raising voices against evil) is most heinous.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 64[/INST]And the Jews say: ‘Allah’s hand is tied up (as if — God forbid! — He is niggardly).’ Tied up be their (own) hands and they have been cursed for what they have uttered! (The truth is that) both His hands are stretched out wide open (in showering His bounties and blessings). He spends (i.e. bestows His blessings on His servants) as He desires. And, (O Beloved,) the (Book) which has been revealed to you from your Lord will certainly bolster up most of them in rebellion and disbelief (due to jealousy). And We have put among them hostility and spite till the Day of Resurrection. Whenever these people kindle the fire of war, Allah puts it out. And they are engaged in spreading mischief and disorder (everywhere) on the earth and Allah does not like those who spread mischief.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 65[/INST]And if the People of the Book had believed (in Muhammad, the Messenger, [blessing and peace be upon him]) and adopted Godwariness, We would have removed all their sins (from their record), and would surely have admitted them to the blissful Gardens.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 66[/INST]And had they established (their systems by enforcing) the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel) and whatever (more) was sent down to them from their Lord, they would have (been provided with the material resources so abundantly that they would have) received sustenance from above and from beneath their feet (as well, but the sustenance would never have exhausted). A section among them are moderate (i.e. they like the middle way), but what most of them are doing is extreme wickedness.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 67[/INST]O (Esteemed) Messenger! Communicate (to the people all) that has been revealed to you from your Lord. And if you did not do (so) then you would not deliver the Message of the Lord. And Allah will (Himself) protect your (life) from the (hostile) people. Surely Allah does not show the path of guidance to those who disbelieve.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 68[/INST]Say: ‘O People of the Book, you are nowhere (on the path of Din [Religion]) until you establish (the system by enforcing) the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel) and whatever has been sent down to you from your Lord. And, (O Beloved,) the Book which has been sent down to you from your Lord will certainly provoke rebellion and disbelief among most of them (because of jealousy). So do not grieve over (the state of affairs of) the disbelievers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 69[/INST]Indeed (those who call themselves) the Muslims, the Jews, the Sabeans (worshippers of stars) and the Christians, all who believe (true-heartedly in accordance with the teachings of Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) in Allah and the Last Day, and practise piety steadfastly shall have neither any fear nor grief.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 70[/INST]Surely We took promise from the Children of Israel (too) and (also) sent (many) Messengers towards them (but) every time a Messenger brought to them a commandment which their (ill-commanding) selves disliked, they belied a party (of the Messengers) and slew the other (in succession).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 71[/INST]And (besides) they held the view that (killing or belying the Messengers) would not result into any torment. So they became blind and deaf. Allah, then, accepted their repentance. But most of them (again) turned blind and deaf (i.e. incapable of perceiving the truth by seeing and hearing). And Allah is Ever Watchful of what they are doing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 72[/INST]In fact they have become disbelievers who say: ‘Allah is the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary),’ whereas the Messiah (himself) said: ‘O Children of Israel! Worship Allah Who is my (as well as) your Lord.’ Indeed Allah has forbidden Paradise to him who associates partners with Him. And Hell is his abode and the wrongdoers will not find any helpers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 73[/INST]Certainly they (also) become disbelievers who say: ‘Allah is the third of the three (Gods),’ whereas there is none worthy of worship except the One God. If they do not desist from (the absurdity) which they utter, a grievous punishment will surely torment those of them who disbelieve.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 74[/INST]Will they not turn towards Allah (in repentance) and beg forgiveness from Him? For Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 75[/INST]The Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary), is (nothing) but a Messenger (neither a god nor a son of God, and nor His partner). Many Messengers have indeed preceded him and his mother was a paragon of truth (saintly person). Both (were mortal creatures as they) used to eat food. (O Beloved!) Observe how clearly We explain the Revelations for their (guidance) but again observe how (in spite of that) they are turning away (from the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 76[/INST]Say: ‘Do you worship besides Allah someone that has no power to do you any harm or good? Allah is the One Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 77[/INST]Say: ‘O People of the Book! Do not unjustly exceed limits in your Din (Religion), nor follow the desires of those who lost the straight path (before Muhammad’s Prophethood [blessings and peace be upon him]) and (also) caused a number of (others) to go astray and remained deviated from the straight road (even after Muhammad’s Prophethood [blessings and peace be upon him]).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 78[/INST]Those among the Children of Israel who disbelieved were cursed by the tongue of Dawud (David) and ‘Isa, son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary). That is because they disobeyed and transgressed.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 79[/INST](And they were cursed also because) they would not prevent one another from the evil deeds they used to do. Evil certainly were the deeds that they used to do.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 80[/INST]You will see most of them befriending the disbelievers. How evil that is which they have sent forward for their (accountability on the Last Day) and (that is) that Allah is (highly) displeased with them and they will suffer from the torment forever!</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 81[/INST]And had they believed in Allah and the (Last) Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the (Book) that has been revealed to him, they would not have made friends with those (enemies of Islam). But most of them are disobedient.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 82[/INST]You will indeed find the Jews and the polytheists the bitterest of people in their enmity against the Muslims, and the closest in love and affection for the Muslims you will find those who say: ‘Indeed we are Nazarenes (Christians).’ This is because among them are savants (i.e. scholars of Shari‘a) as well as monks (i.e. ascetic worshippers) and (moreover) they are not given to arrogance.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 83[/INST]And (that is the reason) when (some of the true Christians) listen to this (Holy Qur’an) which has been revealed to the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), you see their eyes overflowing with tears. (This overflowing of tears) springs from the Truth of which they have (gained) gnosis. (Besides) they submit: ‘O our Lord! We have believed (in the Truth which You have revealed), so inscribe us (also) among those who bear witness (to the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 84[/INST]And what is the matter with us that we should not believe in Allah and the Truth (i.e. Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him] and the Holy Qur’an) which has come to us, while we (too) cherish (this) strong ambition that our Lord admit us (to His Mercy and Paradise) along with the most pious?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 85[/INST]So Allah rewarded them with Gardens, with streams flowing under them, in recompense of the submission they made (like a true believer. They) will live there forever and that is the wage of the righteous.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 86[/INST]But those who disbelieve and belie Our Revelations, it is they who are (the inmates) of Hell.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 87[/INST]O Believers! Do not make (for yourselves) unlawful those pure things which Allah has made lawful for you and do not exceed limits either. Indeed Allah does not like those who transgress the prescribed bounds.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 88[/INST]And eat of the pure and lawful things which Allah has provided for you with and always fear Allah Whom you believe in.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 89[/INST]Allah does not persecute you for your purposeless (and frivolous) oaths, but takes you to task for your (solemn) oaths which you affirm (deliberately). (If you breach such oaths) the atonement is feeding ten poor persons with an average (quality) food which you serve to your family, or providing them (i.e. the poor) with the clothes, or freeing one neck (a slave or slave girl). But the one who does not find (all this) shall fast for three days. This is the atonement for your oaths which you affirm (and then break). So, always guard your oaths. It is this way Allah explains most clearly His Revelations to you so that you may become grateful (by obeying His Commandments).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 90[/INST]O Believers! Wine and gambling and idols mounted (for worship) and divining arrows (for seeking luck, all) are filthy works of Satan. So turn away from them (completely) so that you may prosper.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 91[/INST]Satan seeks only to breed enmity and spite among you by means of wine and gambling and hinder you from remembering Allah and observing Prayer. Will you abstain (from these evil-generating temptations)?</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 92[/INST]And obey Allah and obey the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and be on your guard (against opposition to Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]). But if you turn away, then you should know that the responsibility of Our Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) is only to deliver (the commandments) clearly (and he has accomplished this duty.)</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 93[/INST]There is no sin on those who believe and do righteous deeds with regard to what they have eaten (of the unlawful things before the Command of Prohibitions came), whereas (in all other matters) they were Godwary and put firm faith (in other Commandments of Allah), and practised pious deeds consistently. Later, (also after the Revelation of the Prohibitions,) they desisted from (all the unlawful things) and believed (true-heartedly in their unlawfulness), became men of piety and God-wariness and (finally) rose to the station of men of Spiritual Excellence (i.e. Allah’s beloved, favourite, intimate and righteous servants). And Allah loves those who live with spiritual excellence.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 94[/INST]O Believers! Allah will certainly test you by means of (some) game animals your hands and your lances can reach so that Allah makes him identifiable who fears Him in secret. Then whoever transgresses (even) after that, for him is painful chastisement.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 95[/INST]O Believers! Do not kill game while you are in Pilgrim attire (Ihram). Whoever of you (Pilgrim-clad) kills it intentionally will recompense (it) in kind of cattle equivalent to the one he has killed. In this regard, two men of probity out of you are to judge (whether this animal is really the game’s equal, provided) that offering is to be brought to the Ka‘ba. Or its atonement is feeding a few indigent persons (i.e. usual food for the number of poor people manageable in the animal’s cost), or fasting corresponding to that (number of days manageable within the same food meant for the poor,) so that he tastes the (gravity) of his offence. Allah has forgiven whatever has bygone earlier (to it), but whoever repeats (a similar act) Allah will avenge (his defiance). And Allah is Mighty, the Lord of Retribution.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 96[/INST]The game of the sea and its eating has been made lawful for your and the travellers’ benefit, but the game of the land has been prohibited for you so long as you are in the Pilgrim dress (Ihram). And always fear Allah towards Whose (Presence) you (all) will be assembled.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 97[/INST]Allah has made the Ka‘ba, the sacred (and venerable) House, a means to keep (peace in the spiritual and worldly matters of) the people. And also the Sacred Month, the animals of offerings to the Holy Ka‘ba and the animals with collars symbolic of sacrifice around their necks (brought into the sacred confines of Makka, all have been granted sanctity and veneration by virtue of the same affinity); that is to make you know that Allah has best knowledge of whatever there is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and Allah is Well-Aware of everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 98[/INST]Know that Allah is Severe in Punishment and that Allah is Most Forgiving and Ever-Merciful (as well).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 99[/INST]The Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] has (no other responsibility) but to communicate (the Revealed Commands with absolute perfection). And Allah knows (all) that you make known and that you hide.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 100[/INST]Say: ‘(Both) the pure and the impure can never be alike, (O listener,) even though the abundance of the polluted and foul (objects) may fascinate you. So, (instead of monitoring the difference of abundance and scarcity) fear Allah, O men of wisdom, so that you may flourish and prosper.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 101[/INST]O Believers! Do not ask about things (on which the Qur’an is quiet,) for if they are disclosed to you, they may put you in strain (and you will be disgusted by them). But if you enquire about them while the Qur’an is being sent down, they will be disclosed to you (i.e. fixated through revealing the Commandments, but this will put an end to your choice of discretion, binding you only to one Command). Allah has (so far) overlooked (these matters and questions), and Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 102[/INST]No doubt a people before you asked about similar things but (when they were disclosed to them) they denied them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 103[/INST]Allah has not made (lawful in the Shari‘a a cattle dedicated to idols), such as a Bahira, a Sa’iba, a Wasila or a Ham. But the disbelievers fabricate lies against Allah and most of them do not have sense.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 104[/INST]And when it is said to them: ‘Turn towards this (Qur’an) revealed by Allah and towards the (most venerable) Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him),’ they say: ‘Sufficient for us is (the way) on which we found our fathers,’ though their fathers did not have any knowledge (of Din [Religion]), nor were they rightly guided.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 105[/INST]O Believers! Take care of your own selves. No one who goes astray can do you harm provided you have become rightly guided. All of you have to return to Allah alone. He will then apprise you of (the works) that you used to do.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 106[/INST]O Believers! When death approaches anyone of you, then at the time of making a bequest there should be two men of probity from amongst you (for) taking testimony or (any) two men from among others if you are travelling in the land. If (in the meanwhile) the agony of death overtakes you, detain both of them after Prayer. If you suspect (them) they shall both swear by Allah: ‘We shall not sell it for any price, even though one is a (very close) relative, nor shall we conceal the testimony (ordained) by Allah. (If we hide it,) we shall be among sinners there and then.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 107[/INST]But if it is learnt later that both of them have earned sin (owing to concealing the true witness), then, in their stead, two other (witnesses) should rise from among those whose right the two former (witnesses) have seized. (Let them both be closer relatives of the deceased.) They should then swear by Allah: ‘Indeed our testimony is truer than the testimony of both of them; we are not transgressing the bounds (of Truth). (If we do so) we shall be among the wrongdoers there and then.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 108[/INST]This (method) is closer to the mode of making people give their evidence true to facts, or they feel afraid that (in the case of false testimony,) following their oaths, (equally solemn) oaths will be turned (towards nearer heirs). So fear Allah with perseverance and always listen (to the Commandments of Allah attentively). And Allah does not guide the people who disobey and defy.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 109[/INST](Fear the Day) when Allah will assemble all the Messengers and ask (them): ‘What response were you served (by your respective Communities following your call for Din [Religion])?’ They will (submit their) reply (to their Lord): ‘We have no knowledge. It is certainly You Who know all the unseen full well.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 110[/INST]When Allah will say: ‘O ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary), call to mind My Favour to you and your mother when I provided you strength through the Holy Spirit (Gabriel); you conversed with the people (in a uniform style both) from the cradle (during early childhood) and in the ripe age (while preaching as a Messenger); and when I taught you the Book, and wisdom (and insight) and the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel); and when by My Command you made out of clay some (figure) looking like a bird, then you would breathe into it and by My Command it would become a bird; and when you made the born blind and the leper (i.e. victims of leprosy) convalesce by My Command; and when you raised up the dead (standing, bringing them back to life from the grave) by My Command; and when I held back the Children of Israel from (killing) you while you brought them clear Sings, those who disbelieved among them said: ‘This is nothing but sheer magic.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 111[/INST]And when I imbued the hearts of the disciples with (this): ‘Believe in Me and My Messenger (‘Isa [Jesus]),’ they said: ‘We believe and bear witness that we are certainly Muslims.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 112[/INST]And (also recall) when the disciples said: ‘‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary), is it possible for your Lord to send down to us from heaven a table (spread with food)?’ ‘Isa (Jesus) said (in reply): ‘(O people,) fear Allah if you are illumined with faith.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 113[/INST]They said: ‘We seek (only) to eat of it so that our hearts are satiated and we know (with added certitude) that you have told us the Truth and we bear witness (to the descent of the table).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 114[/INST]‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary) said: ‘O Allah, our Lord, send down to us from heaven the table spread (with bounties) so that (the day of its descent) becomes (‘Id) Festival Day for us, and for our predecessors (as well as) successors, and that (spread table) comes as a Sign from You, and provide us with sustenance, and You are the Best Sustainer.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 115[/INST]Allah said: ‘I certainly send it down to you, but whoever of you disbelieves (after that) I shall punish him with a torment such as I will never inflict on anyone else in all the worlds.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 116[/INST]And when Allah will say: ‘O ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary)! Did you ask the people to take you and your mother as two gods besides Allah?’ He will submit: ‘Glory be to You! It is not (justified) for me to say such a thing as I have no right to say. Had I said it You would surely have known it. You know every such (thing) that is in my heart, but I do not know those (things) which are in Your knowledge. It is only You indeed Who Know Well all that is unseen.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 117[/INST]I said to them nothing except (that) which You ordered me to say: Worship (only) Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord (too). And I kept a vigilant watch over (their beliefs and actions) so long as I was among them. But when You lifted me up then You alone watched over their (affairs), and You are a Witness to everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 118[/INST]If You torment them, they are only Your servants and if You forgive them, You are indeed Almighty, All-Wise.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 119[/INST]Allah will say: ‘This is the Day (when) the truth of the truthful will benefit them. There are Gardens for them with streams flowing beneath; they shall live therein forever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. This (pleasure of Allah) is the highest achievement.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 5 verse 120[/INST]To Allah belongs the kingdom of all the heavens and the earth and whatever lies in them, and He wields full power over everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6[/INST]The Cattle</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 1[/INST]All praise belongs to Allah alone Who created the heavens and the earth and produced darkness and light; yet the disbelievers set up (false gods as) equals to their Lord.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 2[/INST](Allah) is He Who created you from mud (i.e. originated from it chemical genesis of human life on the planet Earth). Then He fixed a term (for you to die). And with Him alone is the appointed time (for holding the Day of Resurrection); yet you doubt.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 3[/INST]And He alone is Allah (the True God to be worshipped) in the heavens and the earth Who knows (all) your hidden and your open (things). And He knows (that too) which you are earning.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 4[/INST]And there comes to them no Sign of the Signs of their Lord but (that) they turn away from it.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 5[/INST]Then indeed (the same way) they belied the Truth (the Qur’an as well) when it came to them (as a Sign of Allah). But soon there is coming to them the news pertaining to what they have been making fun of.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 6[/INST]Have they not seen how many a generation We eliminated before them whom We had given (such an indomitable) dominion (and stronghold) in the land as We have not given even to you? And We sent upon them persistently falling rain and caused streams to flow beneath (their dwellings and castles). Then, (despite giving them such a luxurious life,) We destroyed them because of their sins and raised other communities after them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 7[/INST]And had We revealed to you a book written on paper which these people could also have touched with their own hands, (even) then the disbelievers would have said: ‘This is (nothing) but sheer magic.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 8[/INST]And these (disbelievers) say: ‘Why was an angel (whom we could physically see and who would verify him) not sent down to this (Glorious Messenger)?’ Had We sent down an angel, (their) affair would have been settled once for all and they would not have been granted (any) respite.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 9[/INST]And if We had made the Messenger an angel, even then We would have made him (the form of) a man, and (even in that case,) We would have put them in the same doubt which they are (already) in (i.e. confused over his physical appearance, they would say: ‘He is a human being like us.’).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 10[/INST]Indeed before you (too) the Messengers were laughed at, but then the same (torment of the Truth) which they ridiculed besieged those of them who ridiculed.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 11[/INST]Say: ‘Travel through the earth and see (with a warned eye) what has been the end of those who denied (the Truth).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 12[/INST]Ask (them this question): ‘To whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth?’ And (then) proclaim (this as well): ‘Allah’s it is.’ He has made Mercy incumbent upon Himself. He will gather you together on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt. Those who have brought (eternal) loss upon their souls will not believe.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 13[/INST]And to Him belongs (all the creation) that reposes at night and during the day. And He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 14[/INST]Say: ‘Shall I take (for worship) anyone as (my) friend other than Allah, Who is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and He feeds (all) and is not fed (Himself)?’ Say: ‘I have been commanded to become the first Muslim (who bows his head before His Holy Presence) and (this too has been commanded,) never to be one of the polytheists.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 15[/INST]Say: ‘Surely, I fear the Day of a mighty torment if I disobey my Lord. (How is it possible?)’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 16[/INST]He from whom that (torment) is averted that Day shall have been shown great Mercy (by Allah). And it is this (deliverance on the Last Day) which is an evident success.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 17[/INST]If Allah afflicts you with some suffering there is none who can remove it but He, and if He bestows some good upon you, then He wields full power over everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 18[/INST]And He is the One Who is Dominant over His servants and He is All-Wise, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 19[/INST]Inquire (of them): ‘Who is the greatest to bear testimony?’ Proclaim (yourself): ‘Allah is witness between you and me. This Holy Qur’an has been revealed to me so that with it I may warn you as well as every such person this (Qur’an) may reach. Do you really bear witness that there are (also) gods other than Allah?’ Say: ‘I do not bear witness (to such a wrong thing).’ Reiterate: ‘God is but He the Only One and I despise (all) these objects you associate (with Allah).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 20[/INST]Those to whom We have given the Book recognize this (last of the Messengers) as they recognize their sons. They are those who have brought (eternal) loss upon their souls, but they will not believe.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 21[/INST]And who can be a greater wrongdoer than one who invents a lie against Allah or who belies His Revelations? Surely the wrongdoers shall not prosper.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 22[/INST]And the Day when We shall assemble them all together and ask those who used to associate partners with Us: ‘Where are your partners you assumed (to be your gods)?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 23[/INST]Then they will be left with no other excuse except that they (will) say: ‘By Allah, our Lord, we did not associate partners with Allah.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 24[/INST]See how they lie against their own selves and the blame they used to fabricate (in the world) has vanished from them!</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 25[/INST]And among them are (also) some who keep their ears towards you and (in view of their evil intentions) We have wrapped their hearts in veils. (So, it is not possible for them now) that they may understand it (the Qur’an) and (We have) plugged their ears. And even if they see all Signs (naked), they (still) will not believe in them, so much so that when they approach you and quarrel with you the disbelievers say (at that time): ‘This (Qur’an) is nothing but fabricated stories of the old folk.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 26[/INST]And they hinder (others from following) this (Messenger and the Qur’an) and (also themselves) flee far away from it. They ruin but their own souls and have no awareness (of this destruction at all).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 27[/INST]If you see (them at the time) when they will be made to stand (on the verge of) the Fire they will say: ‘Would that we were sent back (to the world), then we would not (at all) belie the Signs of our Lord and would be of the believers!’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 28[/INST](This affirmation contains no truth.) In fact whatever they used to hide before (all that) has become visible to them. And (even) if they were sent back (to the world) they would (once again) do the same that they had been forbidden. And undoubtedly they are (seasoned) liars.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 29[/INST]And they will keep saying (what they said before): ‘There is no other (life) except the life of this world, nor shall we be raised up (after death).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 30[/INST]If you see (them at the time) when they will be made to stand before their Lord and Allah will say (to them): ‘Is not this (life) a truth?’ They will submit: ‘Yes, of course, by our Lord (it is the Truth).’ Allah will (then) say: ‘So (now) taste the torment because you used to disbelieve.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 31[/INST]So those who belie their meeting with Allah incur loss, so much so that when the Last Hour comes upon them all of a sudden they will say: ‘Oh, woe to us! We committed a (serious) blunder with regard to (believing in) this (Day of Resurrection).’ And they will be carrying the burdens (of their sins) on their backs. Beware! Most evil is that burden which they are bearing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 32[/INST](The luxury) of the worldly life is nothing but play and funfair, and certainly it is the home of the Hereafter which is better for the Godfearing. Do you not understand (this reality)?</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 33[/INST](O Beloved!) We assuredly know that (what) they say grieves you. So they are not denying you but (in fact) it is the Revelations of Allah that the wrongdoers are denying.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 34[/INST]And indeed (many) Messengers were rejected before you (as well), but they remained steadfast facing this rejection and persecution until Our help reached them. And there is none that can alter the Words (promises) of Allah. And surely the accounts of the Messengers have come to you (for peace of heart).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 35[/INST]And if their disinclination and turning away is distressing you (and you ardently desire them to believe in any case) then, if possible, manage a tunnel, (going down) into the earth, or seek some ladder, (climbing up) to heaven, and bring them some (exceptional) Sign (to show them, even then they will not believe). And if Allah so willed, He would indeed assemble them together on guidance. So (owing to the overwhelming enthusiasm generating from your compassion, kindness and concern) be not unaware (of their ill fortune).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 36[/INST]The truth is that they alone accept (the invitation of Truth) who listen to it (with truthful hearts). And Allah will raise the dead (the deniers of the truth from the graves as disbelievers). Then, they will be returned to the same (Lord Whom they used to deny).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 37[/INST]And they said: ‘Why has a (permanent) Sign not been sent down to this (Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]) from his Lord?’ Say: ‘Allah assuredly has the power to send down (such a) Sign but most of them do not know (the secrets of His wisdom).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 38[/INST]And, (O mankind!) there is no moving (animal) on the earth nor a bird that flies on its two wings but (such) that they are species like you [umamun amthalu-kum — in several traits]. We have not omitted anything (which is not given symbolic or elaborate details) in the Book. Then all (the people) shall be gathered before their Lord.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 39[/INST]Those who reject Our Revelations are deaf and dumb, (groping) in the folds of darkness. Allah holds astray whom He wills (due to his stubbornness and the denial of the Truth), and puts whom He pleases on the straight road (due to the acceptance of the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 40[/INST]Say (to these disbelievers): ‘Give your view: if Allah’s torment befalls you or the Last Hour comes upon you, will you then call upon anyone other than Allah (to escape the torment? Reply) if you are truthful.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 41[/INST](Nay, that is not possible at all.) The truth is that it is (Allah) Whom you call upon (even now). Then, if He wills He averts those (hardships) for which you call upon (Him). (At that time) you forget those (idols) that you associate as partners (with Allah).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 42[/INST]Indeed We sent Messengers to many communities before you. Then We seized them with scarcity and distress (due to their disobedience and defiance), so that they might beseech (with submissiveness and humility).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 43[/INST]Then why did they not humble themselves and wail and moan when Our torment came upon them? But (the fact is that) their hearts became hardened and Satan made the (sinful) acts appear to them attractive and alluring that they used to perpetrate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 44[/INST]But when they forgot that Reminder which was urged upon them We opened up for them the gates (to abundance) of everything (to take them to their end) until when they luxuriated (in ecstasy of sensual delights and sensuous gratification) with all that was provided for them We seized them all of a sudden (with torment) and they were struck with despair.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 45[/INST]So the root of the wrongdoing and unjust people was cut off. And all praise belongs to Allah alone Who is the Sustainer of all the worlds.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 46[/INST]Say (to them): ‘What do you think if Allah deprives you of hearing and sight and seals up your hearts, (then) who is the god other than Allah who can restore to you these (blessings afresh)?’ Look how diversely We explain Our Revelations. Yet they continue turning away.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 47[/INST](Also) say (to them): ‘Tell me if the punishment of Allah comes upon you all of a sudden or openly, will (any other) be destroyed except those who do injustice?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 48[/INST]And We do not send Messengers but as Bearers of glad tidings and as Warners. So whoever believes and changes into a righteous person (practically), they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 49[/INST]But those who belie Our Revelations, torment is bound to befall them because they used to disobey.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 50[/INST]Say (to these disbelievers): ‘I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of Allah, nor do I know the unseen myself, and nor do I say to you that I am an angel. I follow only that (Commandment) which is revealed to me.’ Say: ‘Can the blind and the seeing be equal? So do you not ponder?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 51[/INST]And warn by means of this (Qur’an) those who fear that they will be assembled before their Lord while they are without (any) helper or intercessor apart from Him so that they may become pious.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 52[/INST]And do not turn away these (run-down and broken-hearted) people (from your company and close circle) who call upon their Lord persistently seeking only His pleasure morning and evening. There is nothing (obligatory) either on you from their account (of deeds and rewards) or upon them from your account. Even then if you turned them away (from your munificence and benevolence), you would be of those who deprive others of their rights (which does not go with your glory).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 53[/INST]And in this way We put to test some of them by means of some others so that these (affluent disbelievers seeing the poor Muslims) say (mocking): ‘Are these the ones from amongst us upon whom Allah has bestowed His Favours?’ Does Allah not know best the grateful?</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 54[/INST]And when those who believe in Our Revelations come to you, then say (affectionately): ‘Peace be upon you.’ Your Lord has made Mercy incumbent upon Himself (as a gracious obligation). So whoever from amongst you commits some evil out of ignorance (or suspension of discretion) but later turns to (Allah in) repentance and amends (himself), then surely He is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 55[/INST]And so do We elucidate in detail the Revelations (and this is) in order that the pattern of behaviour of the evildoers may become distinctly known (to all).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 56[/INST]Say: ‘I am forbidden to worship those (false gods) that you worship apart from Allah.’ Say: ‘I cannot follow your desires, for if I did I would certainly lose the right path. Nor shall I be one of the rightly guided (which is impossible).’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 57[/INST]Say: ‘(O disbelievers!) Verily, I stand (firm) on the enlightening proof from my Lord and you treat it as false. I do not have that (chastisement) which you seek in haste. The command rests only with Allah. He relates the Truth and He is the Best Judge.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 58[/INST]Say (to them): ‘Had I had that (torment) which you desire to have in haste then certainly the matter between me and you would have been settled once for all. And Allah knows the unjust full well.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 59[/INST]With Him (under His control and possession) are the keys of the unseen (i.e. the ways and means by which the unseen is disclosed to someone); no one (by one’s own effort) knows them but He. And He knows (directly) whatever is in the land and in the sea. And not a leaf falls but He knows it. There is not a grain in the folds of the earth’s darkness, nor anything green or dry but (has been recorded) in the enlightening Book.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 60[/INST]And He is the One Who takes your souls by night and knows whatever you earn by day, and then wakes you up in the day, so that the appointed term (of your life) may be completed. Then to Him shall you return. Then (on the Day of Reckoning) He shall unfold to you (all those actions) which you used to do (during this term of life).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 61[/INST]And He has dominance over His servants and He sends to you (angels as) guardians until when death approaches anyone of you (then the angels) We send take his soul and they do not err (or default).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 62[/INST]Then they (all) will be returned to the Presence of Allah, their true Lord. Beware! It is only His (prerogative) to decree. And He is the Quickest in taking the account.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 63[/INST]Inquire of them: ‘Who delivers you from the layers of the darkness of the land and the sea? When (in trouble,) you supplicate Him totally prostrated and (also) in secret: If He delivers us from that (adversity) we shall surely be among the grateful.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 64[/INST]Say: ‘It is Allah Who rescues you from this (adversity) and every other distress. Yet you associate partners with Him.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 65[/INST]Say: ‘He has the power to send to you the torment (may it be) from above you or from underneath your feet, or engage you in strife by splitting you into sects and make you taste the violence of one against the other.’ See in what diverse ways We elucidate the Revelations, so that they may comprehend.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 66[/INST]And your people have rejected this (Qur’an) as false whereas it is the Absolute Truth. Say: ‘I am not a guardian over you.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 67[/INST]Every news has a fixed time (to occur) and soon will you come to know.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 68[/INST]When you see those who engage themselves in (vain discourse and making a jest of) Our Revelations keep away from them till they get busy with some other subject of conversation. But if Satan makes you forget (it), then never (ever) sit with the unjust people after it strikes your mind.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 69[/INST]And there is nothing (obligatory) upon the Godfearing from the account of these (disbelievers), but they (should) admonish them so that they may be protected (from disbelief and mocking the Qur’an).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 70[/INST]And let them be forsaken who have made their own Din (Religion) a sport and pastime and who have been deceived by the worldly life. And continue to exhort them (for their awareness) by means of the (Qur’an), so that no soul gets consigned to ruination as a result of its doings. (Then) will there be neither any helper nor any intercessor for him apart from Allah. And even if that (soul) atones (for its sins) full recompense (i.e. ransom), that will not be accepted from it (at all). It is they who are destroyed in consequence of their doings. For them is drinking of scalding water and a torturous torment because they used to reject faith.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 71[/INST]Say: ‘Should we worship besides Allah something that can neither bring us any profit nor do us any harm, and turn on our heels after Allah has blessed us with guidance, like the one satans have persuaded away from the right path into bewilderment in the land, whose companions are calling on him to the straight path: ‘Come to us,’ (but he can perceive nothing). Proclaim: ‘The guidance of Allah is the only (true) guidance, and (that is why) we have been commanded to submit totally to the Lord of all the worlds.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 72[/INST]And this (has also been commanded:) ‘Establish Prayer and always fear Him, and Allah is He to Whom you (all) shall be gathered.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 73[/INST]And He is the One (Allah) Who has created the heavens and the earth (in accordance with the zero-defect strategy based) on Truth. And the Day when He will say: ‘Be,’ then that (Day of Judgment) will come into being. His Word is the Truth. His will be the Sovereignty on the Day when the Trumpet will be blown (by Israfil). He (is the One Who) has the knowledge of the unseen and the seen, and He is All-Wise, All-Aware.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 74[/INST]And call to mind when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father Azar (he was in fact his uncle; he is called father according to the Arabic usage): ‘Do you take the idols as gods? Indeed I find you and your people (engaged) in manifest error.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 75[/INST]And in the same way We showed Ibrahim (Abraham) all the kingdoms of the heavens and the earth (i.e. the wonders of Our creation) so that he might be one of those who possess the eye of certitude.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 76[/INST]So when the night spread its darkness over him he beheld (a) star and said: ‘Is this my Lord (according to your view)?’ But when it set, he said (communicating to his people): ‘I do not like the setting ones.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 77[/INST]Then when he saw the moon shining, he asked: ‘Is this my Lord (according to your view)?’ But when that (also) went down, he said (communicating to his people): ‘Had my Lord not guided me, I would surely have become (like you) one of those who go astray.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 78[/INST]Then when he saw the sun shining, he said: ‘Is it my Lord (in your view because) this is the biggest?’ But when that (too) set, he exclaimed: ‘O people! I dissociate myself from (all) those (objects) that you associate (with Allah) as His partners.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 79[/INST]I have indeed turned my face single-mindedly (from all sides) towards that (Being) Who has created the heavens and the earth beyond compare and (beware:) ‘I am not from among the polytheists.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 80[/INST]And his people started disputing and contending with him. (Then) he said: ‘Do you dispute with me about Allah Who He has in fact guided me aright? And I fear not these (false gods) that you associate with Him except that whatever (harm) my Lord may will (He can do). My Lord has encompassed everything with (His) knowledge. So, do you not accept admonition?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 81[/INST]And how should I fear these (false gods) that you associate as partners (with Allah) while you do not fear that you have set up (idols as) peers to Allah (whereas) He has not sent down to you any authority (to associate? Now reply yourselves:) ‘Which of the two parties then has greater right to be free from the fear (of chastisement) if you have knowledge?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 82[/INST]Those who believe and do not mix up their belief with injustice (of polytheism), it is they who are entitled to peace (i.e. fearlessness in the Hereafter) and it is they who are blessed with guidance.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 83[/INST]And this was Our proof (of the Oneness of Allah) that We imparted to Ibrahim (Abraham) against a people (hostile to him). We exalt to higher ranks whom We please. Surely your Lord is Most Wise, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 84[/INST]And We bestowed upon him (Ibrahim [Abraham]), Ishaq (Isaac) and Ya‘qub (Jacob – son and grandson) and blessed all (of them) with guidance. (Also) before (them) We provided guidance to Nuh (Noah) and (guided aright) among his progeny Dawud (David), Sulaiman (Solomon) and Ayyub (Job) and Yusuf (Joseph) and Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron). And thus do We reward the pious.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 85[/INST]And (We guided also) Zakariyya (Zacharias), Yahya (John) and ‘Isa (Jesus) and Ilyas (Elias). All these were the righteous people (blessed with His nearness and divine consciousness).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 86[/INST]And (We guided) Isma‘il (Ishmael), al-Yasa‘ (Elisha) and Yunus (Jonah) and Lut (Lot, too). And We exalted all of them above all the people (of their time).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 87[/INST]And also of their ancestors and descendants and their brothers (We honoured some with similar excellence) and We chose them (for Our special favour and eminence) and guided them to the straight road.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 88[/INST]This is the guidance of Allah whereby He guides those of His servants whom He wills. But, if (supposedly) they had associated partners with Allah, all their (pious) deeds that they performed would have been seized (i.e. become void).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 89[/INST](It is) they whom We gave the Book and the Authority of Judgement (Shari‘a) and Prophethood. Then if these people (i.e. the disbelievers) deny these things, We have indeed appointed such people (to believe in these things) who (will) never deny them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 90[/INST]It is (these) people (i.e. the Messengers of Allah) whom Allah has granted guidance. So, (O Last of the Messengers,) put into your practice all their (exalted and superior) ways and methods (and assimilate them into your holy personage so that all the superior traits and sublime attributes of all the Messengers of Allah collect in you). Say: ‘(O people,) I do not ask you for any wages (for this provision of guidance); it is but an admonition for mankind.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 91[/INST]And they (the Jews) did not appreciate Allah with the just estimation that is His true measure (when they denied the Prophethood of Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) saying: ‘Allah has not sent down anything to any human being.’ Say: ‘Who sent down the Book which Musa (Moses) brought, a light and guidance for the people? You have made them into separate paper-sheets showing it (to the people) and (also) concealing much (of it). And you have been taught what neither you nor your forefathers knew.’ Say: ‘(All this is but the blessing of) Allah.’ Then leave them (in whatever plight they are) sporting with their falsehood.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 92[/INST]And this is (that) Book which We have sent down, the most blessed one. It (authentically) confirms those revealed Books that preceded it. And (this) has been (sent down) in order that (firstly) you warn the residents of the nucleus of all the (human) communities, Makka, and (secondly) the dwellers around it (the world over). And only those who believe in it have faith in the Last Day, and they alone keep a vigilant watch over their Prayers.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 93[/INST]And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah (and making a false claim of Prophethood) says: ‘Revelation has been sent down to me,’ whereas no revelation is sent to him? (And who can be more unjust than one who (making a false claim of being a god) says: ‘I (too) shall soon send down such (a Book) as Allah has sent’? And if you visualize (the sight) when the unjust will be (suffering from) the throes of death and angels will stretch forth their hands (towards them demanding:) ‘Deliver your souls from your bodies. This day you will be recompensed with humiliating torment because you used to speak falsehood against Allah and disobey and disregard His Revelations.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 94[/INST]And verily (on the Day of Resurrection) you will come to Us all alone as We created you (all alone) the first time, and you will leave all that behind you which We have bestowed on you (of wealth and children). And We will not see your intercessors accompanying you whom you have assumed to be Our partners in your affairs. Surely (today) your mutual relation (and confidence) has broken off and (all) the claims that you used to make have become void.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 95[/INST]Verily Allah alone causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone to burst forth and sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. Such is Allah (the Glorious); then where do you stray away?</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 96[/INST]He is the One Who cleaves through the dark of the night and causes the (light of) the day to burst forth. And He is the One Who has made the night for rest and the sun and the moon for reckoning and computing. This is the appointed measure of the Almighty, the All-Knowing (Lord).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 97[/INST]And He is the One Who has made for you stars so that you may navigate through all kinds of darkness of the land and the sea. Indeed We have elucidated (Our) Revelations in detail for those who possess knowledge.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 98[/INST]And (Allah) is He Who has created you from a single soul (i.e. a single cell). Then (for you) there (is) a place of residing and a place of storage (i.e. the mother’s womb and the world or the world and the grave respectively). Surely We have explained the Signs (of Our Power and Might) in detail for the people who understand.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 99[/INST]And He is the One Who sends down water from the sky. Then by means of this (rain) We bring forth vegetation of every kind out of which We produce green (foliage) from which We bring forth clustered grain packed one over the other, clusters of date-palm hanging low from its spathe and gardens of grapes, olives and (also) pomegranates (which from many aspects look) alike but (in products, tastes and effects) are unlike. Look at the fruit of the tree when it bears fruit, and (also observe) when it ripens. Verily in these are Signs for those who believe.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 100[/INST]And these (disbelievers) associate jinn as partners with Allah, whereas He is the One Who has created them. And (also) without knowledge (and reason) they falsely attribute sons and daughters to Allah. Holy is He and Exalted far above (all) that they attribute (to Him).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 101[/INST]He is the One Who is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. How can He have children when He has no wife? And He is the One Who has created everything and He has the best knowledge of everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 102[/INST]That is (Allah) your Sustainer; none has the right to be worshipped except He. (He is) the Creator of everything. So worship Him alone and He is the Protector of everything.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 103[/INST]No vision can grasp His Sight but He has encompassed all vision and eyesight. He is the All-Penetrating Viewer, All-Aware.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 104[/INST]The Signs (of guidance) have indeed come to you from your Lord. So he who perceives (them by his insight) brings (benefit) to his own self, and he who remains blind (also) brings loss upon his own self. And I am not a guardian over you.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 105[/INST]And it is this way We elucidate (Our) Verses repeatedly (diversifying the styles) so that they (the disbelievers) may exclaim: ‘You have studied (from somewhere),’ and that We make it clear to the people who are prone to learn.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 106[/INST]Follow this (Qur’an) which has been revealed to you from your Lord. There is no God except Allah, and turn away from those who associate partners with Allah.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 107[/INST]And if Allah had willed (to prevent them forcefully), these people would (never) have set up partners with Him. And We have (also) not made you a guardian over them, nor are you a protector over them.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 108[/INST]And, (O Muslims,) do not abuse these (false gods) these (polytheists) worship besides Allah lest these people should (also, in retaliation,) revile against Allah’s Glory wrongfully due to ignorance. Thus have We made the conduct of every sect (and faction) seem attractive to (their own eyes and they regard only that as Truth). Then all have to return to their Lord, and He will inform them of (the results of) their deeds which they used to do.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 109[/INST]They swear their most solemn oaths by Allah that if there comes to them some (manifest) Sign, they shall certainly believe in that. Say (to them): ‘Signs are but with Allah alone. And, (O Muslims,) how would you know that when the Sign comes (still) they will not believe?’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 110[/INST](Due to their own malice) We shall turn their hearts and their eyes away from (accepting the Truth the same way) as they have disbelieved (in the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]) the first time. (So, they will not believe even on seeing the Sign). And We shall leave them to wander astray in their rebellion and defiance.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 111[/INST]And if We sent down to them angels, and the dead started talking to them, and We gathered everything in clusters (before their eyes), even then they would not believe except what Allah willed, and most of them put ignorance to work.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 112[/INST]And the same way We made for every Prophet enemies—the satans from among men and jinn—who always pour into one another’s hearts (flattery and) gilded talk (as suspicions) in order to deceive. And if your Lord had willed (to prevent them forcefully) they would not have done so. So leave them and (also) the falsehood which they fabricate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 113[/INST]And (its) purpose is that the hearts of the people who do not believe in the Hereafter may incline to this (deceit), and that they may develop fondness for it, and (also) that they may begin to do (the evil deeds) which they are themselves (perpetrating).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 114[/INST](Say:) ‘Should I look for someone other than Allah as authority (and judge) while He (Allah) is the One Who has revealed to you the elaborate Book (comprising a clear course of action). And those whom We gave the Book (before) know (with conviction) that this (Qur’an) has been revealed from your Lord (based on) Truth. So do not be of the sceptics (with regard to these People of the Book whether they know or not that the Qur’an is a revealed Book).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 115[/INST]And the Word of your Lord has been perfected in truthfulness and justice. There is no one who can change His Words. And He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 116[/INST]And if you obeyed what the majority of people (dwelling) on earth say, they would lead you astray from the path of Allah. They simply follow assumptions and speculations (instead of truth and certitude) and remain engaged in mere guesswork (and telling lies).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 117[/INST]Surely your Lord alone knows best the one who strays away from His path and only He knows best the rightly guided (as well).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 118[/INST]So always eat of that (slaughtered animal) over which the Name of Allah has been pronounced (at the time of slaughter) if you believe in His Revelations.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 119[/INST]And what is the matter with you that you do not eat of that (meat) over which the Name of Allah has been pronounced (at the time of slaughter? You regard these lawful animals as unlawful without any reason), while He has spelled out to you in detail (all) those things which He has forbidden to you except when (under the unavoidable circumstances) you are forced (to eat the bare necessity just as a life-saving measure. So do not declare more things forbidden on your own anymore). Surely many a people, devoid of (concrete) learning, lead astray (others) consistently by means of their own lusts (and fantasies). And surely your Lord knows well the transgressors.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 120[/INST]And give up all the sins of body and of heart (i.e. both open and secret). Indeed those who are earning sins will soon be punished for (the evil works) that they used to perpetrate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 121[/INST]And do not eat of (the meat of the animal) over which the Name of Allah has not been pronounced (at the time of slaughter). Verily, it is a sin (to eat that meat). And surely the devils keep pouring (doubts) into the hearts of their companions so that they may dispute with you. And if you follow their instructions, (then) you will also become polytheists.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 122[/INST]Can he who was dead (i.e. devoid of faith), then We gave him life (by guidance) and created for him the light (of faith and gnosis), and (now) by means of that he walks among (the rest of) the people (also to spread that light) be like the one who is steeped in the darkness of (ignorance and error in such a way) that he can by no means come out of it? Likewise, the actions disbelievers keep doing are made alluring and attractive (in their sight).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 123[/INST]And in like manner We made the lords (and the affluent) in every community the ringleaders of their crimes, so that they might execute frauds in that (town) and (in fact) they do not defraud anyone other than their own selves. And they are not aware (of its evil outcome).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 124[/INST]And when a Sign comes to them, they say: ‘We shall never believe until we too are given (a Sign) like the one bestowed upon the Messengers of Allah.’ Allah knows best whom He is to assign the station of His Messengership. Soon the convicts will face humiliation before Allah and (will undergo) a severe torment as well because they used to defraud (and deceive).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 125[/INST]So he whom Allah intends to give guidance (by way of bounty), He broadens his breast for Islam and he for whom He wills persistence in error (which he has purchased) He, (by way of justice,) tightens his breast with (such a) fierce constriction as if he were ascending up hard into the sky (i.e. height). In the same way Allah sends torment (of disgrace) upon those who do not come to believe.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 126[/INST]And this (Islam) is the (only) straight path of your Lord. Verily We have clearly explained Revelations in detail for those who accept direction and guidance.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 127[/INST]For them is the home of peace and security with their Lord. And He is the One Who is their Protector because of the (pious) deeds which they used to do.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 128[/INST]And on the Day when He gathers them all together (He will say:) ‘O party of jinn (satans), certainly you misguided many a human being,’ and their friends among mankind will say: ‘O our Lord! We have (sufficiently) benefited from each other, and (in the same state of negligence and interest-mongering) reached the end of the term that You had fixed for us (but we could not make any preparation for this).’ Allah will say: ‘(Now) the Fire is your abode in which you will reside forever, except what Allah may will. Verily your Lord is Most Wise, All-Knowing.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 129[/INST]In this manner We continue making some of the oppressors dominate over others due to the (evil) deeds that they earn.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 130[/INST]O community of jinn and men! Did Messengers not come to you from among yourselves reciting My Verses to you and warning you of your appearance (before Me) this Day? They will say: ‘We bear witness against our own souls.’ The life of the world had caught them in deception and they will bear witness (to this effect) against themselves that (in the world) they were disbelievers (i.e. the beliers of the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 131[/INST]This (sending of the Messengers) was because your Lord would not destroy the towns due to injustice while the people living there were (absolutely) unaware (of the teachings of the Truth i.e. no one made them acquainted with the Truth).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 132[/INST]There are ranks (determined) for all according to their works, and your Lord is not unaware (of the works) they do.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 133[/INST]And your Lord is Self-Sufficient, Lord of (Great) Mercy. If He wills He can eliminate you and, after you, make your successor whom He likes as He has raised you from the descendants of another people.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 134[/INST]Indeed (the torment) which you are being promised has to certainly come and you cannot thwart (Allah).</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 135[/INST]Say: ‘O (my) people! Keep working at your position and surely I continue working (at my place). Then you shall soon come to know for whom it ends (well) in the Hereafter. Indeed the unjust will not be emancipated.’</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 136[/INST]They have fixed for Allah a share of the same (things) that He has produced of crops and cattle. Then, out of their (false) speculation, they say: ‘This share is for Allah and that for our (so-called) partners.’ Then (the share) meant for their partners does not reach Allah and that (portion) which is for Allah reaches their partners. What an evil judgment (they) are making!</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 137[/INST]And in like manner their partners have made killing of their children appear attractive to many of the idolaters in order to ruin them, and (also) make their (leftover) religion doubtful for them. And had Allah willed (to prevent them forcefully) they could not have done it. So leave them alone (paying no heed to them) and that which they fabricate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 138[/INST]And according to their (heretic) concept they (also) say: ‘These (particular) cattle and crop are prohibited. None can eat them except the one whom we wish. (And) there are (certain) cattle whose backs are forbidden (to ride). And there are (some) cattle on which these people do not pronounce the Name of Allah (at the time of slaughter. All this) amounts to fabrication against Allah.’ Soon He will punish them for (that) which they used to fabricate.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 139[/INST]And they (also) say: ‘The (offspring) in the wombs of these cattle is exclusively for our men but forbidden to our women and if that (offspring) is stillborn then they (men and women) all are partners in it.’ Soon He will punish them for their (invented) dogmas. He is indeed Most Wise, All-Knowing.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 140[/INST]Certainly ruined are they who kill their children without (true) knowledge out of (sheer) foolishness, and make those (things) unlawful which Allah has bestowed upon them (as sustenance), inventing a lie against Allah. They have certainly lost the straight path and could not be rightly guided.</s>


<s>[INST]Chapter 6 verse 141[/INST]And He is the One Who has produced trellised and untrellised gardens (i.e. plants climbing up with supports and those not climbing up) and (also created) date (palms) and vegetation with a wide variety of fruits and olive and pomegranates (that) resemble (in shape) but differ (in taste). When (these trees) bear fruit, eat of their fruits and (also) give away its due (as appointed by Allah) on the day of harvest (of the crop and the fruit) and do not spend wastefully. Surely He does not like those who spend extravagantly.</s>