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<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 192[/INST]But if they desist, then surely Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 193[/INST]And keep fighting against them until the disruption and mischief is totally eliminated and Din (the complete system of life and submission) practically becomes subservient to Allah aloneBut if they desist, then offensive action is not permissible except against the wrongdoers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 194[/INST]A sacred month is the requital of a sacred month and (other) sacred things also requite one anotherSo if someone wrongs you, you may also wrong him but proportional to his offenseAnd fear AllahAnd remember that Allah is with those who fear Him</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 195[/INST]And spend in the cause of Allah; and do not cast yourselves into destruction with your own hands; and adopt righteousnessVerily, Allah loves the righteous.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 196[/INST]And accomplish (the ceremonies of) Hajj (Pilgrimage) and ‘Umra (Visitation) for AllahBut if you are prevented (in the way), then (send for slaughter) whatever sacrificial animal is availableAnd do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its placeBut whoever among you is ill or suffers from some ailment of head (and because of that gets his head shaved before time), then he has to recompense (it) by (keeping) the fast or (giving) alms or (offering) sacrificeThen, when in peaceful condition, anyone of you who takes the advantage of combining ‘Umra (Visitation) with Hajj (Pilgrimage) should (offer whatever) sacrifice is availableHowever, the one who fails to manage even this has to fast for three days during Hajj ([Pilgrimage] days) and for seven days on returning from Hajj, making ten days (fasting) in allThis (relaxation) is meant for the one whose family does not reside in the vicinity of the Sacred Mosque (i.enot a resident of Makka)And fear AllahAnd remember that Allah gives severe punishment</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 197[/INST]Some months are appointed for Hajj (Pilgrimage: Shawwal, Dhu’l-Qa‘da and first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijja)So, he who undertakes to perform Hajj (Pilgrimage) during these (months) and makes it obligatory (for himself), then he must neither commit sexual intercourse with the women nor any (other) sin and nor should he quarrel with anyone during Hajj (Pilgrimage) daysAnd whatever good you do Allah knows it wellAnd collect the provisions required for the journey (to the Hereafter)And surely the best of provisions is the fear of AllahSo, fear Me, O men of sound judgment</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 198[/INST]And it is no sin on you if you seek (also) your Lord’s bounty (through trade during Hajj [Pilgrimage] days)Then when you return from ‘Arafat, celebrate the remembrance of Allah near Mash‘ar al-Haram (Muzdalifa)And remember Him as He has guided youAnd you were certainly wandering disorientated before.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 199[/INST]Then return after going to that very place from where (the other) people returnAnd beg from Allah forgiveness (earnestly)Allah is, of course, Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 200[/INST]Then, when you have completed the ceremonies of Hajj (Pilgrimage), celebrate the remembrance of Allah most fervently (at Mina), as you remember your fathers and forefathers (with great fondness), or remember (Allah) even with deeper intensity of fondnessThere are some of the people who say: ‘O our Lord, grant us benefits in this (very) world.’ For such there is no share in the Hereafter.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 201[/INST]And there are others of them who submit: ‘O our Lord, grant us excellence in this world, and excellence in the Hereafter (as well), and save us from the torment of Hell.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 202[/INST]It is they for whom there is a share of their (virtuous) earning, and Allah is Swift at reckoning</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 203[/INST]And remember Allah (the most) during (these) numbered daysThen, if someone hastens just in two days (to return from Mina), it is no sin on him and he who delays (it) also commits no sinThis is for him who embraces pietyAnd keep fearing Allah and remember that all of you shall be assembled before Him</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 204[/INST]And among people there is also someone whose conversation seems to you pleasing in the life of the world and who calls Allah to witness that which is in his heart, but in truth he is most quarrelsome</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 205[/INST]And when he turns away (from you), he runs about in the land to do (everything possible) to rouse mischief and destroy crops and lifeAnd Allah does not like mischief and violence.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 206[/INST]And when it is said to him (on account of this tyranny and violence): ‘Fear Allah,’ his arrogance stimulates him for more sinsHell is, therefore, sufficient for himAnd that is indeed an evil abode.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 207[/INST]And (on the contrary) among people there is also someone who sells even his life to attain the pleasure of AllahAnd Allah is Most Kind to the servants.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 208[/INST]O Believers! Enter Islam perfectly and wholly and do not follow in the footsteps of SatanHe is certainly your declared enemy.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 209[/INST]And if you err even after Our clear Signs have come to you, then bear in mind that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 210[/INST]Are they waiting only for (the torment of) Allah to come in the coverings of clouds, and also the angels (to descend), and the (whole) affair is settled? And to Allah will all matters be returned.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 211[/INST]Ask the Children of Israel how many a Clear Sign We gave them! But he who alters Allah’s Bounty after it has reached him then Allah surely inflicts severe torment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 212[/INST]The worldly life has been quite adorned and beautified for the disbelieversAnd they make fun of the believersBut those who have embraced God-wariness will rank far superior to them on the Day of ResurrectionAnd Allah gives without measure to whom He wills.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 213[/INST](In the beginning) all the people agreed upon the same Din (ReligionLater, when differences emerged among them,) Allah sent His Messengers as Bearers of good news and Warners and sent down with them the Book based on Truth, so that it might judge those matters among the people in which they had developed differencesThen only those very people whom the Book was given differed about it, despite the fact that the clear Signs had come to them(And they differed also) because of mere jealousy and malice among themselvesThen Allah, by His Command, made the believers understand that matter of Truth about which they had differedAnd Allah guides whom He pleases to the straight road</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 214[/INST]Do you think that you will enter Paradise (for nothing, without any trial,) while you have not yet undergone the predicament of those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with a diversity of sufferings and hardships and were jolted (in such a manner) that the Messenger (himself) and his Companions of faith (too) cried out: ‘When will the help of Allah arrive?’ Beware! The help of Allah is definitely at hand.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 215[/INST]They ask you what they should spend (in the way of Allah)Say: ‘Whatever wealth you spend (is right), but the deserving ones are your parents, and near relatives, and orphans, and the needy and the wayfarersAnd whatever good you do, Allah indeed knows it full well.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 216[/INST]Fighting (for the cause of Allah) has been made incumbent upon you although you are averse to it by temperamentIt may be that you dislike a thing and (in fact) that is good for youAnd it is (also) likely that you like a thing but (in fact) that is bad for youAnd Allah knows well but you do not know.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 217[/INST]They ask you about the command for fighting in the Sacred MonthSay: ‘Fighting in it is a grave sin but hindering people from Allah’s path and denying Him and obstructing them from al-Masjid al-Haram (Ka‘ba) and turning its dwellers out of it is yet a graver sin (than that) in the sight of Allah.’ And this mischief-mongering is even worse than bloodshed(These disbelievers) will continue fighting against you endlessly till they turn you back from your Din (Religion) if they become capable to gain (the required) mightAnd whoever of you turns away from his Din (Religion) and dies as a disbeliever, (all) deeds of such people will become void in this world and in the HereafterAnd it is they who are the inmates of HellThey shall live in it forever</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 218[/INST]Indeed those who believed and migrated for the sake of Allah and struggled hard in the way of Allah, it is they who look forward to Allah’s MercyAnd Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 219[/INST]They ask you about liquor and gamblingSay: ‘Major sin lies in both of them and also some (worldly) profit for the people but their sin is greater than their profit.’ And they also ask you about what they should spendSay: ‘(Spend) whatever is surplus to your needs.’ Thus does Allah make His Commandments clear to you so that you may meditate.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 220[/INST](Your meditation should be) on (matters relating to) this world and the HereafterAnd they ask you about orphansSay: ‘It is meritorious to set (their affairs) rightAnd if you associate them with yourselves (in subsistence and business), then they are also your brothersAnd Allah distinctly recognizes the one who is destructive from the other who is constructiveAnd if Allah willed, He would put you in distressVerily Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 221[/INST]And do not marry idolatrous women until they become MuslimsIndeed a Muslim slave-girl is better than a (free) idolatress, however pleasing she may seem to youNor give (the Muslim women) in marriage to idolaters till they embrace IslamAnd certainly a Muslim slave is better than an idolater, even though he should please youThese (idolaters and disbelievers) call you to Hell while Allah invites, by His Decree, to Paradise and Forgiveness and explains His Verses clearly to people so that they may take direction and guidance</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 222[/INST]And they ask you about menstruation (monthly course)Say: ‘It is filth; so keep away from women during menstruation and do not approach them until they become pureAnd when they have washed themselves clean, consort with them the way by which Allah has permitted you.’ Undoubtedly, Allah loves those who repent excessively, and He loves those who keep themselves thoroughly pure and clean</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 223[/INST]Your wives are for you like a harvest producing fieldSo, go to your field as you may desireAnd manage some provisions for yourselves for the next worldInculcate in yourselves Allah’s fear and be mindful that you have to appear before HimAnd, (O Beloved,) give good news to the believers (that their appearance before Allah will be gainful for them)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 224[/INST]And because of your oaths, do not use (the Name of) Allah as an excuse for refraining from doing good (to the people), becoming God-fearing and making peace among peopleAnd Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 225[/INST]Allah will not hold you accountable for your vain oaths but will take you to task for the oaths taken with serious intention in your heartsAnd Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 226[/INST]And for those who swear not to go near their wives, there is a (reconsideration) period of four monthsSo, if (during this period) they resume their relations, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 227[/INST]But if they resolve firmly to divorce, then certainly Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 228[/INST]And the divorced women shall hold back themselves till three menstrual cyclesAnd it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah may have created in their wombs, if they believe in Allah and the Last DayAnd during this period, their husbands have a greater right to take them back (again) into conjugal bond, provided they intend to reconcileAnd, according to usage, women too have rights over men similar to the rights of men over womenMen, however, have an advantage over themAnd Allah is All-Mighty, Most Wise</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 229[/INST]Divorce is (revocable) two times (only)Then either retain (the wife) with honour (in marital relationship) or release her with kindnessAnd it is not lawful for you to take back anything of that which you have given them, unless both fear that (now by maintaining marital ties) they may not be able to observe the limits set by AllahSo if you fear that both will be unable to keep within Allah’s limits, then (in that case) there shall be no sin upon either of them if the wife (herself) may give up something as recompense to free herself (from this distressing bond)These are the limits (set) by AllahSo, do not exceed themAnd those who exceed the limits prescribed by Allah, it is they who are the wrongdoers</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 230[/INST]Then if he divorces (for the third time), she will not be lawful for him until she marries some husband other than himBut if he (the latter) also divorces her, in such case there shall be no sin on both of them (the former husband and the wife) if they return (once more to the wedlock), provided both of them (now) think that they would be able to observe the limits set by AllahThese are the limits (prescribed) by Allah which He explains to those who have knowledge.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 231[/INST]And when you divorce the women and they reach (the completion of) their waiting period, then either retain them (in marital bond) in a graceful manner or release them nicelyBut do not retain them to hurt so that you subject (them) to excessesAnd he who does so wrongs his own soulAnd do not make fun of Allah’s CommandsAnd call to mind Allah’s favour that has been (bestowed) upon you and the Book that He has sent down to you and (the pearls of) wisdom (on which He has enlightened you)He advises you (by means of this code of conduct)And fear Allah and bear in mind that Allah is indeed All-Knowing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 232[/INST]And when you divorce the women and they reach (the completion of) their waiting period, then do not prevent them from remarrying (their former or latter) husbands when they have mutually agreed according to the Islamic LawThis is a direction for him among you who believes in Allah and the Last DayIt is most pure, clean and wholesome for youAnd Allah knows and you do not know (so many things)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 233[/INST]And the mothers shall suckle their infants for two full yearsThis (injunction) is for him who wants to complete the suckling periodAccording to usage, the food and clothing of the feeding mothers is the obligation of the father of the childNo soul should be stressed beyond its capacity (and) neither the mother nor the father should be harmed for the childThe same injunction is applicable to the heirsThen if the mother and the father both desire with mutual consultation and consent to wean (even before the fixed two years) there will be no sin on themNor shall it be a sin if you intend to engage (a wet nurse) for suckling the child, while you pay them whatever you do according to usageAnd fear Allah and know that Allah is watchful of all that you do</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 234[/INST]And those of you who die and leave (their) widows behind shall keep themselves in waiting for four months and ten daysSo, when they arrive at (the end of) their waiting term, there shall be no responsibility on you for whatever they do for themselves according to Islamic LawAnd Allah is Well Aware of what you do.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 235[/INST]And there is no sin on you if (even during the waiting term) you convey to such women a hint of marriage proposal or conceal (this idea) in your heartsAllah knows that you will soon mention to them but do not seek from them any (such) promise even secretly, except that you say to them (a hint of) that according to Islamic LawAnd do not resolve firmly on wedlock (during this time) until the prescribed waiting term is overAnd know that Allah also knows what is in your heartsSo fear Him persistentlyAnd (also) know that Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Lenient</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 236[/INST]There will (also) be no sin on you if you divorce (the wedlocked) women even before touching them or fixing their dowerThen (in this case) provide for them appropriatelyIt is (an obligation) for the rich according to his means and for the poor according to his means(In any case) this provision must be made in a becoming mannerThis is compulsory for the pious</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 237[/INST]And if you divorce them before you have touched them after you have fixed a dower for them, then paying half of the dower you have fixed is necessary, unless they forgo (their right) themselves, or the (husband) in whose hand is the marriage tie forgoes (i.epays more than half or full)And, (O male folk,) if you forgo, that is closer to God-warinessAnd never forget extending generosity (and behaving excellently) towards each other (even in these moments of stress and strain)Verily, Allah observes well what you do</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 238[/INST]Guard strictly all the Prayers, especially the middle prayerAnd stand before Allah as an epitome of submissiveness and lowliness.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 239[/INST]Should you be in a state of fear, then (do offer Prayer) whether on foot or while riding (as the case may be), but once you get back to peace, remember Allah in the manner He has taught you which you did not know (before)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 240[/INST]And those of you who die and leave (their) widows behind must leave a will for their widows (before they die) to provide them for their maintenance for one year (and) not to turn them out of their housesBut if they themselves walk out (on their own) then there is no sin on you for whatever they may do for themselves according to usageAnd Allah is Almighty, Most Wise</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 241[/INST]And the divorced women must also be provided with maintenance according to what is fairThis is compulsory for the pious.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 242[/INST]Thus Allah makes His Commandments clear to you so that you may understand.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 243[/INST](O Beloved!) Have you not seen the people who went out of their houses fearing death though they were in thousands? Allah commanded them: ‘Die,’ (and they died)Then He restored them to lifeSurely Allah is Most Bountiful towards mankind, but most of them do not give (Him) thanks.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 244[/INST]And, (O Muslims,) fight in the way of Allah and know that Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 245[/INST]Who is he that will lend to Allah a generous loan?He will, then, multiply it for him manifoldAnd Allah it is Who decreases and increases (your sustenance) and towards Him will you be returned.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 246[/INST](O Beloved!) Have you not seen the group of the Children of Israel who came after Musa (Moses)? When they said to their Prophet: ‘Appoint for us a king so that we may fight in the cause of Allah (under his command),’ the Prophet said (to them): ‘What, if you desist from fighting once it is prescribed for you!’ They said: ‘What ails us that we should not fight in the cause of Allah when we have been driven away from our homes and children?’ But when fighting was made obligatory for them, all of them turned away, except a fewAnd Allah knows the wrongdoers full well</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 247[/INST]And their Prophet said to them: ‘Allah has appointed for you Talut (Saul) as a king.’ They said: ‘How can he reign over us whereas we have greater right than him to rule, and he has also not been granted affluence.’ (The Prophet) said: ‘Surely Allah has chosen him above you, and has given him more affluent knowledge and vigour; and Allah (entrusts) with His kingdom whom He pleases and Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 248[/INST]And their Prophet said to them: ‘The sign of his kingdom (to be Allah’s bestowal) is that a box, carried by angels, shall come to you from your Lord, containing things for tranquillity of heart, and some sacred relics left behind by children of Musa and Harun (Moses and Aaron)Surely there is in it a great sign for you if you are believers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 249[/INST]So, when Talut (Saul) marched out of the city with his troops, he said: ‘Surely, Allah will try you by means of a streamSo he who drinks from it will not be (of my companions), and he who does not drink it will be of (my party), but if someone takes (only) a sip of it from the hollow of his hand, (there is no harm).’ Yet, they all drank of it except a fewSo, when Talut (Saul) and his companions in faith crossed the stream they said: ‘We have no strength today to face Jalut (Goliath) and his forces.’ (But) those who were sure that (after martyrdom or death) they were going to meet Allah said: ‘Many a time a small party has overcome a (very) large party by the Command of Allah! And Allah awards His companionship to the steadfast.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 250[/INST]And when they faced Jalut (Goliath) and his forces, they supplicated Allah: ‘O our Lord, grant us plentiful patience and make our steps firm and give us victory over the disbelievers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 251[/INST]So they defeated them (the army of Jalut [Goliath]) by Allah’s Command and Dawud (David) killed JalutAnd Allah granted (Dawud) sovereignty and wisdom and taught him what He wishedIf Allah had not removed one group by means of another, (the human life on) earth would have been ruined (due to persistent suppression and oppression by tyrants)But Allah is Bountiful to all the worlds.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 252[/INST]These are Allah’s Verses(O Beloved!) We recite them to you with the Truth and indeed you are of the Messengers</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 253[/INST]Of all these Messengers (whom We sent) We have exalted some above others: Allah spoke to some of them (directly), and raised some (above all others) in rank (i.eelevated the Holy Prophet [Allah bless him and give him peace] to the highest of all the degrees of the glory of Messengership)And We gave ‘Isa son of Maryam (Jesus son of Mary), clear Signs and helped him with the Holy SpiritAnd had Allah so willed, the people succeeding these Messengers would never have disputed and fought among themselves, after the manifest Signs had come to themBut they differed (owing to the free will which was endowed to them to be answerable before Allah for their performance)So, some of them believed while others opted to disbelieve(And keep it in mind that) if Allah had willed (i.erestricted their choice to one opinion only) they would never have fought among themselvesBut Allah does what He desires</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 254[/INST]O Believers! Spend (in the cause of Allah) out of whatever We have provided for you, before the Day comes when there will be no trading; and (for disbelievers) neither any friendship (will be useful) nor (any) intercession; and it is the disbelievers who are the transgressors.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 255[/INST]Allah! None is worthy of worship but He, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, the One Who sustains and protects (the entire universe with His Strategy)He is seized by neither slumber nor sleepWhatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth belongs to Him aloneWho can dare intercede with Him except by His permission? (He) knows all that is (happening or has happened) before the Creation and all that is (about to happen) after them; and they cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except that which He willsHis Throne (of Empire and Power and Authority) encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the protection of both (the earth and the heavens) does not pose Him any difficultyHe alone is Most High, Most Great</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 256[/INST]There is no compulsion in Din (Religion)Surely the guidance has been evidently distinguished from errorSo he who rejects false gods and believes in Allah has grasped such a firm handhold that will never (possibly) give wayAnd Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 257[/INST]Allah is the Guardian of the believersHe brings them out of (all kinds of) darkness and takes them towards the lightAnd those who are disbelievers, their supporters are satans who take them out of the light (of Truth) into the darkness (of evil)It is they who are the inmates of HellThey will stay there forever</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 258[/INST](O Beloved!) Have you not seen him who began to dispute with Ibrahim (Abraham) about his own Lord because Allah had given him kingdom? When Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘My Lord is He Who gives life and (also) causes death,’ (the king) said (in reply): ‘I (too) give life and cause death.’ Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘Surely, Allah causes the sun to rise in the east; bring it up from the west.’ So, the infidel was stunnedAnd Allah does not guide the transgressors to the right path</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 259[/INST]Or, likewise, (have you not seen) him who passed by a town which was a wreck with its roofs caved in? He said: ‘How shall Allah bring it back to life after its death?’ So (to make him witness His Power) Allah kept him dead for a hundred years, then gave him life, (and after that) asked: ‘How long (have) you stayed here (after dying)?’ He said: ‘I stayed for a day or (only) part of a day.’ Allah said: ‘(Nay,) you kept lying for a hundred yearsSo, (now) look at (the provisions of) your food and drink(They) have not even decomposed (i.ebecome stale)And (now) see your donkey (whose very bones are no more intact)And this is because We may make you a Sign (of Our Might) for the peopleAnd (now) see (these) bones how We stir (and raise) them and clothe them with flesh.’ When this (phenomenon) fully dawned on him, he proclaimed: ‘I have learnt (through the eye of certitude) that Allah is indeed All-Powerful to do everything.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 260[/INST]And (also recall the event) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘My Lord, show me how You bring the dead to life.’ Allah said: ‘Do you not have faith?’ He submitted: ‘Why not! (I do believe,) but (I wish) my heart is blessed with gratifying calm.’ Allah ordained: ‘Well, take four birds and tame them to feel attached to you; then (slaughter them and) place a piece of each of them on each hill; then call themThey will come to you at high speedAnd know that surely Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 261[/INST]The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like (that) grain out of which seven ears shoot forth(And then) each ear bears a hundred grains (i.ethey are rewarded seven hundred times)And Allah multiplies (still more) for whom He likesAnd Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 262[/INST]Those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah, and then do not follow up their spending by reminding of their benevolence or by hurting, there is reward for them with their LordAnd (on the Day of Resurrection) they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 263[/INST]Polite conversation (with the needy) and extending tolerance are far better than charity followed by injuring (his) heartAnd Allah is Self-Sufficient, Forbearing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 264[/INST]O Believers! Do not ruin your charity donations (later) by taunts of doing favour and hurting feelings like the one who gives charity to show off his wealth to the people and believes in neither Allah nor the Last DayHis case is like a smooth rock covered with a thin coat of soilThen heavy rain falls on it, washes it clean and leaves it (the same) bare and hard (rock)So these (pretentious people) shall get nothing out of their earningAnd Allah does not guide the disbelievers</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 265[/INST]And those who spend their wealth to seek Allah’s pleasure and stabilize themselves (in faith and obedience) are like a garden located on a higher ground levelWhen a heavy rain falls on it, it doubles its yieldAnd if it does not receive a heavy rain then even dew (or drizzle) is sufficientAnd Allah monitors your actions minutely.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 266[/INST]Would anyone of you like to have a garden of date-palms and grapevines with streams flowing beneath it and all kinds of fruit (in addition to dates and grapes); and (under these conditions) old age overtakes him while his children are (still) tender; and (in the meanwhile) the garden is struck with a whirlwind composed (entirely) of fire and gets burnt? (Imagine the state of his helplessness, agony and anxiety.) Thus Allah makes clear His Signs for you so that you may reflect(So, do you wish that the orchard of your deeds should also burn to ashes in the fire of pretentiousness on the Last Day and there should be none to support you?)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 267[/INST]O Believers! Spend (in the way of Allah) of your lawful and clean earnings and of that which We bring forth for you from the earthAnd do not intend to spend (in the cause of Allah) from that which is unclean, for (if the same is given to you) you yourself would never accept it without closing your eyes to itAnd you mustknow that Allah is certainly All-Sufficient, Worthy of All Praise</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 268[/INST]Satan makes you afraid of poverty (to stop you from spending in the way of Allah) and enjoins you to commit indecencyAnd Allah promises you His forgiveness and bountyAnd Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 269[/INST]He blesses with wisdom whom He willsAnd he who is granted wisdom (and reason) receives tremendous goodAnd only those who are endowed with wisdom and insight receive direction and guidance</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 270[/INST]And whatever you spend or whatever you vow to offer, Allah verily knows it and the evildoers have no helpers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 271[/INST]If you give charity in public, it is worthwhile (for it will persuade others), but if you hide and deliver it to the poor in secret that is (far) better for youAnd Allah will remove from you some of your sins (due to this charity)And Allah is Aware of all that you do</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 272[/INST]Their (acceptance) of guidance is not your responsibilityIt is Allah Who awards guidance whom He willsAnd whatever wealth you give away (as charity donation) goes to your own benefitIt is not appropriate for you to spend but for Allah’s pleasure aloneAnd whatever you spend of your wealth, (its reward) will be paid back to you in full and you shall not be treated unjustly</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 273[/INST](Charity is) the right of those poor who have been restricted (from earning their livelihood) in the cause of AllahThey cannot even move about in the land (due to their whole time involvement in matters of Din [Religion])Because of their (ascetic) aversion to greed, the unwise (knowing little about their state of heart and soul) consider them wealthyYou will recognize them from their appearanceThey do not ask people (for help) at all lest they should humble themselves (before them)And whatever wealth you give in charity, Allah indeed knows it well</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 274[/INST]Those who spend (in the cause of Allah) privately or publicly, by night and day, have their reward with their LordAnd (on the Day of Resurrection) they shall neither fear nor grieve.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 275[/INST]Those who live on usury will not be able to stand (on the Day of Judgment) but like the one whom Satan has made insane with his touch (damnation)This is because they used to say that trade (buying and selling) is similar to usury whereas Allah has declared trading (buying and selling) lawful and usury unlawfulSo, if someone refrained (from usury) on receiving admonition from his Lord, then he can keep whatever he took in the past and his case is with AllahBut those who continued with usury (despite the admonition) would be the inmates of HellThere will they stay permanently</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 276[/INST]Allah eliminates usury (i.edeprives usurious profits of prosperous growth) and multiplies alms gifts (i.eincreases blessings of clean wealth manifold through charity donations)And Allah does not like anyone who is ungrateful and disobedient</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 277[/INST]Surely those who believe and do pious acts and establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularly have their reward with their LordAnd (on the Last Day) they will neither fear nor grieve.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 278[/INST]O Believers! Fear Allah and write off whatever balance remains of usury if you are believers (true to the core of your hearts).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 279[/INST]But if you do not do so, then stand red-alert on the declaration of war from Allah and His Holy Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him)And if you repent, then your principal amounts are (lawfully) yoursDo not wrong and be not wronged.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 280[/INST]If a debtor is under financial stress, he should be given respite till he feels at ease to payAnd your forgoing (the loan) is better for you if you know (what significance it has in the sight of Allah to console the poor).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 281[/INST]And fear the Day when you will be returned to AllahThen everyone will be paid in full for whatever he has done and they will not be wronged.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 282[/INST]O Believers! Whenever you strike deals with one another for a fixed period, reduce the transaction to writingAnd the scribe amongst you should write it with justice and should not refuse to write as Allah has taught him to writeSo he should write (i.ehe should meet the requirements of documentation with utmost honesty, in accordance with the law of the land)And he on whom the liability (i.edebt) falls should dictate the contents of the contractAnd he should fear Allah, Who is his Sustainer, and (while writing) he should not diminish anything (from the indebted sum)Then if he who has undertaken the liability is mentally deficient or physically weak or lacks the ability to dictate the contents, his guardian should dictate with fairnessAnd get two witnesses out of your own menBut if two men are not available then a man and two women: (they) should be from among those whom you like as witnesses (i.econsider trustworthy), so that if either of the two women forgets, the other may remind herAnd the witnesses should not refuse whenever they are called (for evidence)And do not be weary of writing it down for its term whether the transaction is small or largeThis documentation by you is more just in the sight of Allah, and makes evidence more solid and nearer to keeping you from doubt, except that if transactions are hand-to-hand which you carry out among yourselves then there is no sin on you if you do not write it downAnd take witnesses whenever you bargain among yourselvesAnd let no harm be done to either the scribe or the witness, but if you do so, it will be sheer disobedience on your partAnd keep fearing AllahAnd Allah grants you knowledge of (principles of mutual dealing) and Allah knows everything well.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 283[/INST]And if you are on a journey and do not find a scribe, then take possession of a pledge in mortgageThen, if one of you trusts the other, so he whose honesty has been trusted should deliver his trust and fear Allah Who provides him subsistenceAnd do not conceal evidenceAnd the one who conceals it, his heart is certainly sinfulAnd Allah knows well whatever you do</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 284[/INST]Whatever exists in the heavens and the earth belongs to AllahWhether you reveal or conceal the secrets of your heart, Allah will call you to account for thatThen Allah shall forgive whom He desires and torment whom He desiresAnd Allah has Absolute Power over everything</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 285[/INST](He) the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) believed in (i.eaffirmed) what was revealed to him by his Lord and so did the believersAll embraced faith (from the core of their hearts) in Allah, His angels, His Books and His Messengers(They also say:) ‘We do not differentiate between any of His Messengers (in believing).’ And they submit (before His Holy Presence): ‘We have heard (Your Command) and (accepted to) obeyO our Lord! We seek Your forgiveness and to You (we all) have to return</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 2 verse 286[/INST]Allah does not put under stress any soul more than its endurance. There is a reward for whatever good it has earned, and there is torment for whatever evil it has perpetrated. ‘O our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or do some mistake. O our Lord, lay not on us such a (heavy) burden as You laid on those before us. O our Lord, put not on us (also) the burden that we have not the strength to bear, and overlook (our sins), and forgive us and have mercy on us. You alone are our Master and Helper. So grant us victory over the disbelievers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 3[/INST]The Family of Imraan</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 3 verse 1[/INST]Alif, Lam, Mim (Only Allah and the Messenger know the real meaning.)</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 3 verse 2[/INST]Allah! None is worthy of worship but He, the Ever-Living, Self-Subsisting and Sustainer (of the entire universe with His Strategy).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 3 verse 3[/INST](O Beloved!) He is the One Who has revealed to you (this) Book with Truth (It) confirms (all those Books) that were revealed before it And He is the One Who has revealed the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 3 verse 4[/INST](As the Books were revealed) before this to guide the people, He has (now, in like manner,) revealed (the Qur’an,) the Criterion to distinguish right from wrong Verily those who deny Allah’s Revelations for them is rigorous punishment And Allah is Almighty, the Lord of Retribution.</s> |