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<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 92[/INST]And (the fact remains that) Musa ([Moses] himself) brought you clear SignsThen you took the calf as god after himAnd you are but wicked (without any doubt).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 93[/INST]And when We took a firm promise from you and We raised the Mount of Sinai high above you (saying): ‘Hold fast to this (Book) which We have given you and listen (to Our Commandment).’ Then (your chiefs) said: ‘We have heard but not obeyed.’ And owing to their revolt against faith (kufr), their hearts were imbued with the love of the calf(O Beloved,) say (to them): ‘These utterances are (most) vile which your (so-called) faith commands you, if you believe (in them truly)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 94[/INST]Say: ‘If in the sight of Allah the dwelling in the Hereafter is reserved for you alone and not for others, then long for death (without any fear) if (you presume) you are truthful.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 95[/INST]But they will never long for it because of the sins (and atrocities) their hands have sent ahead (or have committed already) and Allah knows the wrongdoers full well.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 96[/INST]And you will certainly find them the most ambitious of mankind for longevity, (even) more than the polytheists aspire to attainEach one of them desires that he should be granted life of a thousand (years)But even if he is granted, such a prolonged life cannot save him from the tormentAnd Allah is monitoring their deeds minutely.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 97[/INST]Say: ‘Whoever is an enemy to Jibril ([Gabriel] he is doing injustice), because he is the one who has brought down upon your heart only by Allah’s Command (the Qur’an which) confirms the preceding (Books) and contains (absolute) guidance and glad tidings for the believers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 98[/INST]He who is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His Messengers and Gabriel and Michael, verily Allah (too) is an enemy to (these) disbelievers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 99[/INST]And certainly We have sent down to you luminous Signs and none but the disobedient can deny them?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 100[/INST]And is it (not so) that every time they made a promise, a party of them disregarded and threw it aside? The fact is that most of them do not believe</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 101[/INST]And (likewise) when there came to them from Allah the Messenger, (Muhammad, blessing and peace be upon him,) who (originally) confirms that Book which they (already) possessed, a party of these People of the Book threw the (same) Book of Allah (the Torah) behind their backs as if they did not know (it, whereas the same Torah had brought them the good news of the holy arrival of Muhammad, blessing and peace be upon him, the Last Prophet).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 102[/INST]And they (the Jews) pursued that (magic as well) which the devils used to recite during the reign of Sulaiman (Solomon)Sulaiman (Solomon) did not disbelieve (any way)It was in fact the devils that disbelievedThey used to teach witchcraft to the people and (also) pursued that (sorcery) which was sent down upon the two angels named Harut and Marut in the city of BabylonThey both did not teach anything to anyone, so much so that they would say: ‘We are merely (for) trial, therefore, do not become disbelievers (by putting faith in it).’ In spite of that those (Jews) used to learn such (magic) from both of them by which they caused separation between husband and wifeYet they cannot harm anyone by this except under the Command of AllahAnd they learn only the things which are harmful to them and bring them no profitAnd surely they (also) knew that he who would buy this (sorcery or disbelief) would not have any share in the HereafterAnd most evil is that for which they sold (the real well-being or the success of) their souls (in the Hereafter)Would that they knew (the truth of) this (bargain)!</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 103[/INST]But if they had believed and become God-fearing, (even a little) reward from Allah would have been far better (than all these things)If they but knew (this secret)!</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 104[/INST]O Believers! (Seeking the kind attention of the Holy Prophet,) do not say: ‘Ra‘ina (pay attention to us),’ but submit (most humbly): ‘Unzurna (bless us with your benevolent gaze!),’ and be all ears (towards his gracious discourse)And there is grievous torment for the disbelievers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 105[/INST]Neither the disbelievers among the People of the Book nor the polytheists like that any blessing should descend upon you from your LordAnd Allah especially chooses whom He pleases for His MercyAnd Allah possesses Infinite Bounties.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 106[/INST]When We abrogate some verse or cause it to be forgotten, (in either case) We bring (some other verse) better than or similar to itDo you not know that Allah has (Absolute) Control over everything?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 107[/INST]Do you not know that the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone, and that you have neither any friend nor helper aside from Allah?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 108[/INST](O Muslims!) Do you also want to ask your Messenger (blessing and peace be upon him) questions the way Musa (Moses) was asked before? So he who changes belief for disbelief, for sure, loses the right path</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 109[/INST]Many of the People of the Book desire to turn you back to disbelief after you have believed because of the jealousy they have in their hearts, despite the fact that the Truth has become evident to themSo keep forbearing and overlooking till Allah sends His CommandVerily Allah has (Absolute) Control over everything.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 110[/INST]And (always) establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularlyAnd whatever virtue you will send ahead, you shall find it with AllahSurely Allah is watching all that you are doing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 111[/INST]And (the People of the Book) say: ‘No one will enter Paradise except he who is a Jew or a Christian.’ These are their false hopesSay: ‘Produce your proof (in favour of this desire) if you are rightful (in your claim)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 112[/INST]Yes, of course, he who submits his face to Allah (i.econsigns himself to Allah) and becomes a man of excellence in piety, he will find his reward with his LordSuch people will neither fear anything nor grieve</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 113[/INST]And the Jews say: ‘The Christians do not have their base upon anything (i.esound faith),’ and the Christians say: ‘The Jews do not have their base upon anything,’ yet they (all) read the Book (revealed by Allah)Likewise, they (the polytheists) who do not have any (heavenly) knowledge (at all) also make statements like theirsSo Allah will (Himself) judge between them on the Day of Resurrection in the matter in which they differ.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 114[/INST]And who is more unjust than he who forbids remembering Allah’s Name in His mosques and strives to desolate them? It was not proper for them to enter the mosques but fearing (Allah)For them is disgrace in this world and (also) there is a dreadful torment for them in the Hereafter.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 115[/INST]And the East and the West (all) belong to Allah aloneSo whichever direction you turn to, there is the Presence of Allah (i.ethe Essence of Allah is radiantly manifest in all directions)Surely Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 116[/INST]And they say: ‘Allah has begotten a son for Himself,’ while Holy and Transcendent is He, far above (this)Rather (all) that is in the heavens and in the earth is His (Creation and belonging and) all are subservient to Him.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 117[/INST]He is the One Who has created the heavens and the earth and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be,’ and it becomes.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 118[/INST]And those who lack knowledge say: ‘Why does Allah not speak to us or why does any Sign not come to us (directly)?’ Likewise the people before them also said words similar to theirsThe hearts of (all) these people are alikeWe have indeed made the Signs explicit for those whose faith is firm.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 119[/INST](O Esteemed Beloved!) We have certainly sent you with the Truth as a Bearer of good news and as a WarnerAnd you will not be asked about the inmates of Hell.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 120[/INST]And the Jews and the Christians shall, by no means, be pleased with you (till) you follow their religionSay: ‘Surely, the guidance (given) by Allah only is the (real) guidance.’ (Said for the education of the Umma [the Community]:) ‘And, (supposing the impossible,) if you follow their desires after that knowledge which has come to you (from Allah) then there will not be any friend or helper for you to protect you from Allah.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 121[/INST](Also there are people) whom We gave the BookThey recite it as it ought to be recitedIt is these people who believe in it (the Book)And those who deny it, it is they who are the losers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 122[/INST]O Children of Ya‘qub (Jacob)! Remember My favour that I bestowed upon you and (especially) the supremacy which I awarded you over all the communities (of that age).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 123[/INST]And fear that Day when no soul shall be able to recompense anything on behalf of another; nor shall any ransom be accepted from him (to deliver himself); nor shall any intercession benefit him (without Allah’s permission) and nor shall they be helped (against the Command of Allah).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 124[/INST]And (call to mind) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tested him with several commands which he fulfilled(On this) Allah said: ‘I am going to make you the leader of mankind.’ He submitted: ‘And from my children as well?’ Allah said: ‘(Yes, but) My promise does not apply to the transgressors.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 125[/INST]And (remember) when We made this House (the Ka‘ba) a central place for mankind to turn to (and assemble) and a sanctuary for peace and (commanded:) ‘Make the place where Ibrahim (Abraham) stood as a place of Prayer.’ And We urged Ibrahim and Isma‘il (Abraham and Ishmael): ‘Purify (cleanse) My House for those who circumambulate it and those who go into retreat and those who kneel down and prostrate themselves.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 126[/INST]And when Ibrahim (Abraham) prayed: ‘O my Lord, make it a city of peace and bless its residents with a variety of fruits, (i.e.) those of them who believe in Allah and the Last Day.’ (Allah) said: ‘And as for him who disbelieves, I shall also grant him enjoyment (for) a short span of life, then (for his disbelief) shall drive him to the torment of HellAnd that is an extremely evil destination.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 127[/INST]And (recall the time) when Ibrahim and Isma‘il (Abraham and Ishmael) were raising the foundations of the Ka‘ba (they were praying:) ‘O our Lord, accept this (humble service) from usYou are, indeed, All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 128[/INST]O our Lord! Make both of us submissive to Your Command; and raise out of our future generations an Umma (a Community) exclusively obedient to You; and teach us our ways of worship (and Pilgrimage) and turn to us (with Mercy and Forgiveness)Verily, it is You Who are Most Relenting, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 129[/INST]O our Lord! Raise up from among them the (Last and the Exalted) Messenger (i.eMuhammad blessings and peace be upon him), who shall recite to them Your Revelations, and teach them the Book and wisdom (logic and good judgment, making them Gnostics of the Divine Secret) and purify and sanctify well (their hearts and ill-commanding selves)Certainly You alone are the All-Mighty, All-Wise.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 130[/INST]And who turns away from the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) except he who has engaged himself in foolishnessAnd surely We did choose him in the worldly life and certainly in the Hereafter (too) he will be among the high-ranking intimate companions.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 131[/INST]And when his Lord commanded him: ‘Bow down (before Me),’ he submitted: ‘I bow down before the Lord of all the worlds.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 132[/INST]And Ibrahim (Abraham) enjoined, by way of will, the same thing upon his sons and (so did) Ya‘qub (Jacob): ‘O my sons, verily, Allah has chosen for you the (true) Din (Religion) of Islam)So, (come what may) die not but as Muslims persevering with faith.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 133[/INST]Were you present (at the time) when death approached Ya‘qub (Jacob) when he asked his sons: ‘Whom will you worship after (my passing away)?’ They said: ‘We shall worship your God, the God of your ancestors Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac), Who is the One and Only God; and we (all) shall remain obedient to Him</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 134[/INST]They were an Umma (Community) who have passed awayThey will have what they earned and you will have what you earnAnd you will not be questioned about their doings.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 135[/INST]And (the People of the Book) say: ‘Become Jews or Christians, then you will be guided aright.’ Say: ‘(Nay, not so;) the truth is that we have embraced the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) who, far from every falsehood, had turned absolutely to Allah aloneAnd he was not of the polytheists.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 136[/INST](O Muslims!) Say: ‘We believe in Allah and in that (Book) which has been revealed to us and (also) that which was revealed to Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac) and Ya‘qub (Jacob) and their children and those (Books) too which were given to Musa (Moses) and ‘Isa (Jesus) and (likewise) which were given to other Prophets by their LordWe do not make distinction between any of them (in the matter of faith) and we have submitted ourselves to Him alone (the Only, the One God)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 137[/INST]Then if they (also) believe the way you have believed in Him, then they will (surely) be guided arightAnd if they turn away then (be clear) that they are sunk in sheer enmity.So Allah is sufficient to guard you against their evil and He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 138[/INST](Say that we have taken on the colour from) Allah’s own colour, and whose colour is better than Allah’s? And we worship Him alone.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 139[/INST]Say: ‘Do you dispute with us about Allah whereas He is (not only) our Lord but your Lord (too)? And ours are our works and yours are your worksAnd we are truly devoted to Him alone.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 140[/INST](O People of the Book!) Do you say that Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma‘il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob) and their sons were either Jews or Christians?’ Say: ‘Who knows better, you or Allah?’ And who will be more unjust than he who hides that testimony which is with him (in the Book) from AllahAnd Allah is not unaware of your deeds</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 141[/INST]That was a community which has passedFor them is what they earned and for you is what you will earnAnd you will not be asked about their deeds.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 142[/INST]Now the foolish will say: ‘What has turned away these (Muslims) from their Qibla (Bait al-Maqdis in Jerusalem) to which they used to face (before)?’ Say: ‘The east and the west (all) belong to Allah aloneHe guides whom He pleases to the straight path.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 143[/INST]And, (O Muslims,) in the same way We made you the best Umma (Community — fair to all with a tolerant, moderate and balanced outlook) so that you may bear witness to the people, and (Our exalted) Messenger bears witness to youAnd We appointed the Qibla (direction of Prayer), which you used to face before, only to bring to light (by trial) who would follow (Our) Messenger and who would turn back upon his heelsAnd this (change of Qibla) was indeed a hard task but not hard for those whom Allah blessed with guidance (and gnosis of spiritual truths)And it is not Allah’s Glory to void your faith (without any reason)Allah is surely Most Clement, Ever-Merciful to mankind.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 144[/INST](O Beloved!) We have been watching your radiant face turning frequently towards heavenSo We will indeed make you turn towards that Qibla (direction of Prayer) which you feel pleased withSo turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque right nowAnd, (O Muslims,) wherever you are, turn your faces towards itAnd those who have been given the Book definitely know that this (commandment of changing Qibla) is the Truth from their LordAnd Allah is not unaware of the works which they are doing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 145[/INST]And (even) if you bring every Sign to the People of the Book, they will not follow your Qibla (direction of Prayer), nor will you follow their QiblaAnd do they not follow each other’s Qibla among themselves(Said for the education of the Umma [the Community]:) ‘And if, (supposing the impossible,) you (also) follow their desires after the knowledge has come to you, then you will surely be of those who wrong (their own souls).’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 146[/INST]And those to whom We have given the Book recognize (the Final) Messenger (the Venerable Muhammad [blessing and peace be upon him] and his glory and majesty) as they doubtlessly identify their own sonsBut certainly a party of them is concealing the Truth deliberately.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 147[/INST](O Listener!) The Truth is from your LordSo, never be of those who doubt.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 148[/INST]And there is for everyone a (fixed) direction (motive); he turns to the sameSo, move forward to take the lead towards the pious actsWherever you are, Allah will unite you all togetherSurely, Allah has Absolute Control over everything.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 149[/INST]And from wherever you move (on a journey), turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque (at the time of Prayer)And this indeed is the Truth from your Lord, and Allah is not unaware of your doings.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 150[/INST]And from wherever you move (on a journey), turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque (at the time of Prayer) and, (O Muslims,) wherever you are, turn your faces towards it so that people may not get a chance to raise any objection against you, except those among them who exceed limitsSo, fear them not, fear Me alone, so that I complete My blessing on you and you may attain perfection in guidance.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 151[/INST]Likewise, We have sent to you (Our) Messenger from among yourselves who recites to you Our Revelations and purifies and sanctifies (your hearts and ill-commanding selves) and teaches you the Book and inculcates in you logic and wisdom and enlightens you (on the mysteries of spiritual gnosis and divine truth) which you did not know.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 152[/INST]So remember Me, I shall remember youAnd always be thankful to Me and never be ungrateful to Me</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 153[/INST]O Believers! Always seek help (from Me) through patience and PrayerCertainly, Allah is (always) with those who observe patience</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 154[/INST]And do not say about those who are slain in the cause of Allah that they are dead(They are not dead.) They are rather alive but you have no perception (of their life)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 155[/INST]And We will most certainly test you somewhat by means of fear and hunger and certain loss of wealth and lives and fruitsAnd, (O Beloved,) give glad tidings to those who observe patience.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 156[/INST](They are the ones) who, when afflicted with some distress, say: ‘Indeed, we too are Allah’s (belongings) and to Him are we to return.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 157[/INST]It is they upon whom are bestowed successive blessings and mercy from their LordAnd it is they who are the guided ones</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 158[/INST]Verily Safa and Marwa are indeed among the Signs of AllahSo, he who performs Hajj (Pilgrimage) or ‘Umra (Visitation) of the House of Allah, there is no sin on him if he ambulates (i.ewalks up and down between) the twoAnd if a person does a pious act out of his pleasure, then Allah is certainly Most Appreciative, Well Aware.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 159[/INST]Surely, those who conceal the manifest Signs and guidance sent down by Us after We have revealed them clearly for the people in (Our) Book, it is they whom Allah curses (i.edeprives them of His Mercy) and whom curse all those also who curse.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 160[/INST]But those who repent, mend (their) ways and make known (the Truth), so I (too) shall forgive themAnd I am Most Relenting, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 161[/INST]Indeed those who disbelieved (by concealing the Truth), and left this world while they were disbelievers, upon them is the curse of Allah and of the angels and of all mankind.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 162[/INST]They shall be (held) under this (curse) foreverTheir punishment shall not be mitigatedNor shall they be given respite.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 163[/INST]And your God is One GodThere is no God but He, the Most Kind, the Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 164[/INST]Verily in the creation of the heavens and the earth, in the alternation of the night and the day, in the ships (and vessels) which sail through the ocean carrying cargo, profitable for the people, in the (rain) water which Allah pours down from the sky reviving therewith the earth to life after its death, (the earth) in which He has scattered animals of all kinds, and in the changing wind directions and in the clouds (that trail) between the sky and the earth, duty-bound (under Allah’s Command) — certainly, (in these) are (many) Signs (of Allah’s Power) for those who put their reason to work.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 165[/INST]And there are some among the people who take others besides Allah as His partners and love them as it is Allah’s due aloneBut those who believe love Allah the most (far more intensely than anyone else)And if these wrongdoers happen to see that time when the torment (of the Last Day) will be before their eyes (then they will become aware) that the Master of all the forces is AllahAnd certainly Allah is severe in giving punishment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 166[/INST]And when those (leaders of the disbelievers) who were followed would be disgusted with their followers and (they all) would see (Allah’s) torment and all their means and resources would be cut off,</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 167[/INST]And, (seeing this disgust, the polytheist) followers will say: ‘Would that we could get a chance (to return to the world), then we (too) would turn our backs on them as they have done to us (today).’ In this way Allah will show them their own deeds as remorse and regretAnd (no way) shall they be able to escape from Hell.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 168[/INST]O Mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and pure in the earthAnd do not follow in the footsteps of SatanVerily, he is your declared enemy.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 169[/INST]He commands you only to do what is evil and immodest and (also) that you should say about Allah that which you (yourselves) do not know.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 170[/INST]And when it is said to them (the disbelievers): ‘Follow that which Allah has sent down,’ they say: ‘(Indeed not!) We shall rather follow the same (path) on which we found our ancestors,’ even though their ancestors had neither any sense nor any guidance.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 171[/INST]The example of inviting these disbelievers (to guidance) is like that of a person who calls out to such (an animal) as hears nothing except a shout or cryDeaf, dumb and blind, they have no sense.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 172[/INST]O Believers! Eat of those pure and clean things which We have provided for you and give thanks to Allah if He is the One Whom you worship (and obey).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 173[/INST]He has made unlawful for you only the dead animal and blood and the flesh of swine and that animal over which, while sacrificing, the name of someone other than Allah has been invokedBut he who is forced by necessity and is neither disobedient nor transgressor will not incur any sin on himself (if he eats that much which is required to survive)Allah is, indeed, Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 174[/INST]Indeed those who conceal (those verses of the Torah) which Allah has revealed and take in exchange for that a small price eat nothing but fill their bellies with FireAnd Allah will not even speak to them nor purify them on the Day of ResurrectionAnd for them is painful torment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 175[/INST]It is they who have purchased error for guidance and torment for forgivenessWhat has made them steadfast to bear the Fire (of Hell)?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 176[/INST]This is so because Allah has sent down the Book with the TruthAnd indeed those who fabricate contradictions (and antinomies) in the Book are far (gone from the Truth) in rivalry.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 177[/INST]Righteousness is not merely that you turn your faces to the East or the WestBut true righteousness is that a person believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book (revealed by Allah) and the MessengersDriven by love for Allah, he spends (his) wealth on the kindred, orphans, the needy, the wayfarers, and those who ask and in (liberating slaves’) necks; and establishes Prayer and pays Zakat (the Alms-due)And when they make a promise, they fulfil it and are steadfast in hardship (poverty) and suffering (ailment) and at the time of fierce fighting (Jihad)It is these who are truthful and it is these who are righteous</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 178[/INST]O Believers! Retribution (the law of equality in punishment) is prescribed for you in the case of those who are unjustly slain: a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave and a woman for a womanThen, if he (the murderer) is granted some remission (in retribution) by his brother (the victim’s heir), that should be executed fairly according to the law, and (retribution) should be paid (to the heirs of the slain) in a graceful mannerThis is a concession and kindness from your LordSo, anyone who transgresses after that, for him there is painful torment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 179[/INST]And there is a (guarantee of) life for you in retribution (i.evengeance of murder), O wise people, so that you may guard (against bloodshed and destruction).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 180[/INST]It is prescribed for you that when death approaches someone of you and he leaves some property behind, then he is to make a will for (his) parents and kindred in a reasonable mannerThis is imperative for the true believers</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 181[/INST]Then he who alters this (will) after hearing it, its sin will be on those who alter itAllah is indeed All-Hearing, All-Knowing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 182[/INST]So, if a person fears any partiality by a testator (for someone) or injustice (towards some other) and then he brings about reconciliation among them, it shall be no sin on himVerily Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 183[/INST]O Believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for the people before you so that you may become pious.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 184[/INST](These are) a fixed number of daysSo, whoever among you is ill or on a journey, then he shall complete fasting for the fixed number by (fasting on) other daysBut those who are not able to fast, obligatory on them is to provide food for a needy person in lieu of thatBut whoever does (greater) good seeking pleasure that is better for himAnd your fasting is better for you if you understand</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 185[/INST]The month of Ramadan (is that) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear Signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguish (the Truth from falsehood)Therefore, he who witnesses this month must fast it, and he who is ill or on a journey should complete the count by (fasting on equal number of) other daysAllah desires ease for you and does not desire hardship for you so that you complete the prescribed number of fasting days, and that you glorify Him for the guidance which He has blessed you with, and that you may become grateful</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 186[/INST]And, (O Beloved,) when My servants ask you about Me, (tell them:) ‘I am nearI reply the call of the supplicant whenever he calls Me outSo they should embrace My obedience and have (firm) faith in Me so that they may find the (coveted) road (leading straight to the destination)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 187[/INST]It is made lawful for you to approach your wives during the nights of the fastsThey are like clothes for you and you are like clothes for themAllah knows that you broke the trust in the case of your own rightBut He has shown Mercy to you and has forgiven youSo, have sexual relations with them now (during the nights of the fasts without any inhibition) and seek what Allah has prescribed for youAnd eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you (separated) from the black thread (of night)Then complete the fast till duskAnd refrain from having sexual contact with your wives while you are in retreat in the mosquesThese are the bounds (set) by AllahSo do not draw near to them (to step over)Thus Allah explains His Verses (clearly) for the people so that they may embrace piety</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 188[/INST]And do not eat up one another’s wealth among yourselves through injustice, nor take wealth to the authorities (as a bribe) so that, this way, you may (also) swallow a portion of others’ wealth unfairly, while you are aware (that this is a sin).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 189[/INST](O Beloved!) People ask you about the new moonsSay: ‘These are Signs to indicate time for the people and for (determining) the month of Hajj (Pilgrimage)And it is no righteousness that you enter your houses from the rear (while in Ihram - the sacred dress for Hajj [Pilgrimage])In fact righteousness is doing pious acts (instead of observing such meaningless customs)And enter your houses through their (entrance) doors, and always fear Allah so that you may prosper</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 190[/INST]And fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight against you(Yes,) but do not exceed limitsSurely Allah does not like those who exceed limits.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 191[/INST]And (during war) kill (the disbelievers) wherever you find them, and drive them out from where they drove you outAnd rousing mischief and disruption is a severer (crime) than killingBut do not fight against them in the proximity of the Sacred Mosque (Ka‘ba) unless they themselves fight there against youThen if they attack you, kill them, for that is the right penalty of (such) disbelievers</s> |