002.001 Alif. Lam. Mim.



<BR>002.002 This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who 

ward off (evil).



<BR>002.003 Who believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We 

have bestowed upon them;



<BR>002.004 And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that 

which was revealed before thee, and are certain of the Hereafter.



<BR>002.005 These depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful.



<BR>002.006 As for the Disbelievers, Whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is 

all one for them; they believe not.



<BR>002.007 Allah hath sealed their hearing and their hearts, and on their eyes there is a 

covering. Theirs will be an awful doom.



<BR>002.008 And of mankind are some who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day, 

when they believe not.



<BR>002.009 They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none 

save themselves; but they perceive not.

<BR>002.010 In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increaseth their disease. A painful 

doom is theirs because they lie.



<BR>002.011 And when it is said unto them: Make not mischief in the earth, they say: We 

are peacemakers only.



<BR>002.012 Are not they indeed the mischief-makers ? But they perceive not.



<BR>002.013 And when it is said unto them: believe as the people believe, they say: shall 

we believe as the foolish believe ? are not they indeed the foolish ? But they know 

not.



<BR>002.014 And when they fall in with those who believe, they say: We believe; but 

when they go apart to their devils they declare: Lo! we are with you; verily we did but 

mock.



<BR>002.015 Allah (Himself) doth mock them, leaving them to wander blindly on in their 

contumacy.



<BR>002.016 These are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, so their 

commerce doth not prosper, neither are they guided.



<BR>002.017 Their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it 

sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in 

darkness, where they cannot see,



<BR>002.018 Deaf, dumb and blind; and they return not.



<BR>002.019 Or like a rainstorm from the sky, wherein is darkness, thunder and the flash 

of lightning. They thrust their fingers in their ears by reason of the thunder-claps, for 

fear of death, Allah encompasseth the disbelievers (in His guidance, His omniscience 

and His omnipotence).



<BR>002.020 The lightning almost snatcheth away their sight from them. As often as it 

flasheth forth for them they walk therein, and when it darkeneth against them they 

stand still. If Allah willed, He could destroy their hearing and their sight. Lo! Allah is 

able to do all things.



<BR>002.021 O mankind! worship your Lord, Who hath created you and those before you, 

so that ye may ward off (evil).

<BR>002.022 Who hath appointed the earth a resting-place for you, and the sky a canopy; 

and causeth water to pour down from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for 

you. And do not set up rivals to Allah when ye know (better).



<BR>002.023 And if ye are in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto Our slave 

(Muhammad), then produce a surah of the like thereof, and call your witness beside 

Allah if ye are truthful.



<BR>002.024 And if ye do it not - and ye can never do it - then guard yourselves against 

the Fire prepared for disbelievers, whose fuel is of men and stones.



<BR>002.025 And give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good 

works; that theirs are Gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are 

regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; 

and it is given to them in resemblance. There for them are pure companions; there for 

ever  they abide.



<BR>002.026 Lo! Allah disdaineth not to coin the similitude even of a gnat. Those who 

believe know that it is the truth from their Lord; but those who disbelieve say: What 

doth Allah wish (to teach) by such a similitude ? He misleadeth many thereby, and He 

guideth many thereby; and He misleadeth thereby only miscreants;



<BR>002.027 Those who break the covenant of Allah after ratifying it, and sever that 

which Allah ordered to be joined, and (who) make mischief in the earth: Those are 

they who are the losers.



<BR>002.028 How disbelieve ye in Allah when ye were dead and He gave life to you! 

Then He will give you death, then life again, and then unto Him ye will return.



<BR>002.029 He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth. Then turned He to the 

heaven, and fashioned it as seven heavens. And He is knower of all things.



<BR>002.030 And when thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in 

the earth, they said: Wilt thou place therein one who will do harm therein and will 

shed blood, while we, we hymn Thy praise and sanctify Thee ? He said: Surely I 

know that which ye know not.



<BR>002.031 And He taught Adam all the names, then showed them to the angels, saying: 

Inform Me of the names of these, if ye are truthful.

<BR>002.032 They said: Be glorified! We have no knowledge saving that which Thou hast 

taught us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Knower, the Wise.



<BR>002.033 He said: O Adam! Inform them of their names, and when he had informed 

them of their names, He said: Did I not tell you that I know the secret of the heavens 

and the earth ? And I know that which ye disclose and which ye hide.



<BR>002.034 And when We said unto the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam, they 

fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever.



<BR>002.035 And We said: O Adam! Dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden, and eat ye 

freely (of the fruits) thereof where ye will; but come not nigh this tree lest ye become 

wrong-doers.



<BR>002.036 But Satan caused them to deflect therefrom and expelled them from the 

(happy) state in which they were; and We said: Fall down, one of you a foe unto the 

other! There shall be for you on earth a habitation and provision for a time.



<BR>002.037 Then Adam received from his Lord words (of revelation), and He relented 

toward him. Lo! He is the relenting, the Merciful.



<BR>002.038 We said: Go down, all of you, from hence; but verily there cometh unto you 

from Me a guidance; and whoso followeth My guidance, there shall no fear come 

upon them neither shall they grieve.



<BR>002.039 But they who disbelieve, and deny Our revelations, such are rightful Peoples 

of the Fire. They will abide therein.



<BR>002.040 O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you, and 

fulfil your (part of the) covenant, I shall fulfil My (part of the) covenant, and fear Me.



<BR>002.041 And believe in that which I reveal, confirming that which ye possess already 

(of the Scripture), and be not first to disbelieve therein, and part not with My 

revelations for a trifling price, and keep your duty unto Me.



<BR>002.042 Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth.



<BR>002.043 Establish worship, pay the poor-due, and bow your heads with those who 

bow (in worship).

<BR>002.044 Enjoin ye righteousness upon mankind while ye yourselves forget (to 

practise it) ? And ye are readers of the Scripture! Have ye then no sense ?



<BR>002.045 Seek help in patience and prayer; and truly it is hard save for the humble-

minded,



<BR>002.046 Who know that they will have to meet their Lord, and that unto Him they are 

returning.



<BR>002.047 O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you and 

how I preferred you to (all) creatures.



<BR>002.048 And guard yourselves against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, 

nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be received from it, 

nor will they be helped.



<BR>002.049 And (remember) when We did deliver you from Pharaoh's folk, who were 

afflicting you with dreadful torment, slaying your sons and sparing your women: that 

was a tremendous trial from your Lord.



<BR>002.050 And when We brought you through the sea and rescued you, and drowned 

the folk of Pharaoh in your sight.



<BR>002.051 And when We did appoint for Moses forty nights (of solitude), and then ye 

chose the calf, when he had gone from you, and were wrong-doers.



<BR>002.052 Then, even after that, We pardoned you in order that ye might give thanks.



<BR>002.053 And when We gave unto Moses the Scripture and the criterion (of right and 

wrong), that ye might be led aright.



<BR>002.054 And when Moses said unto his people: O my people! Ye have wronged 

yourselves by your choosing of the calf (for worship) so turn in penitence to your 

Creator, and kill (the guilty) yourselves. That will be best for you with your Creator 

and He will relent toward you. Lo! He is the Relenting, the Merciful.



<BR>002.055 And when ye said: O Moses! We will not believe in thee till we see Allah 

plainly; and even while ye gazed the lightning seized you.



<BR>002.056 Then We revived you after your extinction, that ye might give thanks.

<BR>002.057 And We caused the white cloud to overshadow you and sent down on you 

the manna and the quails, (saying): Eat of the good things wherewith We have 

provided you - they wronged Us not, but they did wrong themselves.



<BR>002.058 And when We said: Go into this township and eat freely of that which is 

therein, and enter the gate prostrate, and say: "Repentance." We will forgive you your 

sins and will increase (reward) for the right-doers.



<BR>002.059 But those who did wrong changed the word which had been told them for 

another saying, and We sent down upon the evil-doers wrath from heaven for their 

evil-doing.



<BR>002.060 And when Moses asked for water for his people, We said: Smite with thy 

staff the rock. And there gushed out therefrom twelve springs (so that) each tribe 

knew their drinking-place. Eat and drink of that which Allah hath provided, and do 

not act corruptly, making mischief in the earth.



<BR>002.061 And when ye said: O Moses! We are weary of one kind of food; so call upon 

thy Lord for us that He bring forth for us of that which the earth groweth - of its herbs 

and its cucumbers and its corn and its lentils and its onions. He said: Would ye 

exchange that which is higher for that which is lower ? Go down to settled country, 

thus ye shall get that which ye demand. And humiliation and wretchedness were 

stamped upon them and they were visited with wrath from Allah. That was because 

they disbelieved in Allah's revelations and slew the prophets wrongfully. That was for 

their disobedience and transgression.



<BR>002.062 Lo! Those who believe (in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), 

and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth in Allah 

and the Last Day and doeth right - surely their reward is with their Lord, and there 

shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.



<BR>002.063 And (remember, O Children of Israel) when We made a covenant with you 

and caused the mount to tower above you, (saying): Hold fast that which We have 

given you, and remember that which is therein, that ye may ward off (evil).



<BR>002.064 Then, even after that, ye turned away, and if it had not been for the grace of 

Allah and His mercy ye had been among the losers.



<BR>002.065 And ye know of those of you who broke the Sabbath, how We said unto 

them: Be ye apes, despised and hated!

<BR>002.066 And We made it an example to their own and to succeeding generations, and 

an admonition to the God-fearing.



<BR>002.067 And when Moses said unto his people: Lo! Allah commandeth you that ye 

sacrifice a cow, they said: Dost thou make game of us ? He answered: Allah forbid 

that I should be among the foolish!



<BR>002.068 They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow) she 

is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith, Verily she is a cow neither with calf nor 

immature; (she is) between the two conditions; so do that which ye are commanded.



<BR>002.069 They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us of what colour 

she is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith: Verily she is a yellow cow. Bright is her 

colour, gladdening beholders.



<BR>002.070 They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow) she 

is. Lo! cows are much alike to us; and Lo! if Allah wills, we may be led aright.



<BR>002.071 (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith: Verily she is a cow unyoked; she plougheth 

not the soil nor watereth the tilth; whole and without mark. They said: Now thou 

bringest the truth. So they sacrificed her, though almost they did not.



<BR>002.072 And (remember) when ye slew a man and disagreed concerning it and Allah 

brought forth that which ye were hiding.



<BR>002.073 And We said: Smite him with some of it. Thus Allah bringeth the dead to life 

and showeth you His portents so that ye may understand.



<BR>002.074 Then, even after that, your hearts were hardened and became as rocks, or 

worse than rocks, for hardness. For indeed there are rocks from out which rivers gush, 

and indeed there are rocks which split asunder so that water floweth from them. And 

indeed there are rocks which fall down for the fear of Allah. Allah is not unaware of 

what ye do.



<BR>002.075 Have ye any hope that they will be true to you when a party of them used to 

listen to the word of Allah, then used to change it, after they had understood it, 

knowingly ?

<BR>002.076 And when they fall in with those who believe, they say: We believe. But 

when they go apart one with another they say: Prate ye to them of that which Allah 

hath disclosed to you that they may contend with you before your Lord concerning it 

? Have ye then no sense ?



<BR>002.077 Are they then unaware that Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and 

that which they proclaim ?



<BR>002.078 Among them are unlettered folk who know the Scripture not except from 

hearsay. They but guess.



<BR>002.079 Therefore woe be unto those who write the Scripture with their hands and 

then say, "This is from Allah," that they may purchase a small gain therewith. Woe 

unto them for that their hands have written, and woe unto them for that they earn 

thereby.



<BR>002.080 And they say: The Fire  (of punishment) will not touch us save for a certain 

number of days. Say: Have ye received a covenant from Allah - truly Allah will not 

break His covenant - or tell ye concerning Allah that which ye know not ?



<BR>002.081 Nay, but whosoever hath done evil and his sin surroundeth him; such are 

rightful owners of the Fire; they will abide therein.



<BR>002.082 And those who believe and do good works: such are rightful owners of the 

Garden. They will abide therein.



<BR>002.083 And (remember) when We made a covenant with the Children of Israel, 

(saying): Worship none save Allah (only), and be good to parents and to kindred and 

to orphans and the needy, and speak kindly to mankind; and establish worship and 

pay the poor-due. Then, after that, ye slid back, save a few of you, being averse.



<BR>002.084 And when We made with you a covenant (saying): Shed not the blood of 

your people nor turn (a party of) your people out of your dwellings. Then ye ratified 

(Our covenant) and ye were witnesses (thereto).

<BR>002.085 Yet ye it is who slay each other and drive out a party of your people from 

their homes, supporting one another against them by sin and transgression ? - and if 

they came to you as captives ye would ransom them, whereas their expulsion was 

itself unlawful for you - Believe ye in part of the Scripture and disbelieve ye in part 

thereof ? And what is the reward of those who do so save ignominy in the life of the 

world, and on the Day of Resurrection they will be consigned to the most grievous 

doom. For Allah is not unaware of what ye do.



<BR>002.086 Such are those who buy the life of the world at the price of the Hereafter. 

Their punishment will not be lightened, neither will they have support.



<BR>002.087 And verily We gave unto Moses the Scripture and We caused a train of 

messengers to follow after him, and We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of 

Allah's sovereignty), and We supported him with the Holy spirit. Is it ever so, that, 

when there cometh unto you a messenger (from Allah) with that which ye yourselves 

desire not, ye grow arrogant, and some ye disbelieve and some ye slay ?



<BR>002.088 And they say: Our hearts are hardened. Nay, but Allah hath cursed them for 

their unbelief. Little is that which they believe.



<BR>002.089 And when there cometh unto them a scripture from Allah, confirming that in 

their possession - though before that they were asking for a signal triumph over those 

who disbelieved - and when there cometh unto them that which they know (to be the 

truth) they disbelieve therein. The curse of Allah is on disbelievers.



<BR>002.090 Evil is that for which they sell their souls: that they should disbelieve in that 

which Allah hath revealed, grudging that Allah should reveal of His bounty unto 

whom He will of His slaves.  They have incurred anger upon anger.  For disbelievers 

is a shameful doom.



<BR>002.091 And when it is said unto them: Believe in that which Allah hath revealed, 

they say: We believe in that which was revealed unto us. And they disbelieve in that 

which cometh after it, though it is the truth confirming that which they possess. Say 

(unto them, O Muhammad): Why then slew ye the prophets of Allah aforetime, if ye 

are (indeed) believers ?



<BR>002.092 And Moses came unto you with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), yet, 

while he was away, ye chose the calf (for worship) and ye were wrong-doers.

<BR>002.093 And when We made with you a covenant and caused the Mount to tower 

above you, (saying): Hold fast by that which We have given you, and hear (Our 

Word), they said: We hear and we rebel. And (worship of) the calf was made to sink 

into their hearts because of their rejection (of the covenant). Say (unto them): Evil is 

that which your belief enjoineth on you, if ye are believers.



<BR>002.094 Say (unto them): If the abode of the Hereafter in the providence of Allah is 

indeed for you alone and not for others of mankind (as ye pretend), then long for 

death (for ye must long for death) if ye are truthful.



<BR>002.095 But they will never long for it, because of that which their own hands have 

sent before them. Allah is aware of evil-doers.



<BR>002.096 And thou wilt find them greediest of mankind for life and (greedier) than the 

idolaters. (Each) one of them would like to be allowed to live a thousand years. And 

to live (a thousand years) would be no means remove him from the doom. Allah is 

Seer of what they do.



<BR>002.097 Say (O Muhammad, to mankind): Who is an enemy to Gabriel! For he it is 

who hath revealed (this Scripture) to thy heart by Allah's leave, confirming that which 

was (revealed) before it, and a guidance and glad tidings to believers;



<BR>002.098 Who is an enemy to Allah, and His angels and His messengers, and Gabriel 

and Michael! Then, lo! Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers.



<BR>002.099 Verily We have revealed unto thee clear tokens, and only miscreants will 

disbelieve in them.



<BR>002.100 Is it ever so that when they make a covenant a party of them set it aside ? 

The truth is, most of them believe not.



<BR>002.101 And when there cometh unto them a messenger from Allah, confirming that 

which they possess, a party of those who have received the Scripture fling the 

Scripture of Allah behind their backs as if they knew not,

<BR>002.102 And follow that which the devils falsely related against the kingdom of 

Solomon. Solomon disbelieved not; but the devils disbelieved, teaching mankind 

magic and that which was revealed to the two angels in Babel, Harut and Marut. Nor 

did they (the two angels) teach it to anyone till they had said: We are only a 

temptation, therefore disbelieve not (in the guidance of Allah). And from these two 

(angles) people learn that by which they cause division between man and wife; but 

they injure thereby no-one save by Allah's leave. And they learn that which harmeth 

them and profiteth them not. And surely they do know that he who trafficketh therein 

will have no (happy) portion in the Hereafter; and surely evil is the price for which 

they sell their souls, if they but knew.



<BR>002.103 And if they had believed and kept from evil, a recompense from Allah would 

be better, if they only knew.



<BR>002.104 O ye who believe, say not (unto the Prophet): "Listen to us" but say "Look 

upon us," and be ye listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom.



<BR>002.105 Neither those who disbelieve among the people of the Scripture nor the 

idolaters love that there should be sent down unto you any good thing from your 

Lord. But Allah chooseth for His mercy whom He will, and Allah is of Infinite 

Bounty.



<BR>002.106 Nothing of our revelation (even a single verse) do we abrogate or cause be 

forgotten, but we bring (in place) one better or the like thereof. Knowest thou not that 

Allah is Able to do all things ?



<BR>002.107 Knowest thou not that it is Allah unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of 

the heavens and the earth; and ye have not, beside Allah, any guardian or helper ?



<BR>002.108 Or would ye question your messenger as Moses was questioned aforetime ? 

He who chooseth disbelief instead of faith, verily he hath gone astray from a plain 

road.



<BR>002.109 Many of the people of the Scripture long to make you disbelievers after your 

belief, through envy on their own account, after the truth hath become manifest unto 

them. Forgive and be indulgent (toward them) until Allah give command. Lo! Allah is 

Able to do all things.



<BR>002.110 Establish worship, and pay the poor-due; and whatever of good ye send 

before (you) for your souls, ye will find it with Allah. Lo! Allah is Seer of what ye do.

<BR>002.111 And they say: None entereth paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian. 

These are their own desires. Say: Bring your proof (of what ye state) if ye are truthful.



<BR>002.112 Nay, but whosoever surrendereth his purpose to Allah while doing good, his 

reward is with his Lord; and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they 

grieve.



<BR>002.113 And the Jews say the Christians follow nothing (true), and the Christians say 

the Jews follow nothing (true); yet both are readers of the Scripture. Even thus speak 

those who know not. Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection 

concerning that wherein they differ.



<BR>002.114 And who doth greater wrong than he who forbiddeth the approach to the 

sanctuaries of Allah lest His name should be mentioned therein, and striveth for their 

ruin. As for such, it was never meant that they should enter them except in fear. 

Theirs in the world is ignominy and theirs in the Hereafter is an awful doom.



<BR>002.115 Unto Allah belong the East and the West, and whithersoever ye turn, there is 

Allah's Countenance. Lo! Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.



<BR>002.116 And they say: Allah hath taken unto Himself a son. Be He glorified! Nay, but 

whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth is His. All are subservient unto Him.



<BR>002.117 The Originator of the heavens and the earth! When He decreeth a thing, He 

saith unto it only: Be! and it is.



<BR>002.118 And those who have no knowledge say: Why doth not Allah speak unto us, 

or some sign come unto us ? Even thus, as they now speak, spake those (who were) 

before them. Their hearts are all alike. We have made clear the revelations for people 

who are sure.



<BR>002.119 Lo! We have sent thee (O Muhammad) with the truth, a bringer of glad 

tidings and a warner. And thou wilt not be asked about the owners of hell-fire.



<BR>002.120 And the Jews will not be pleased with thee, nor will the Christians, till thou 

follow their creed. Say: Lo! the guidance of Allah (Himself) is Guidance. And if thou 

shouldst follow their desires after the knowledge which hath come unto thee, then 

wouldst thou have from Allah no protecting guardian nor helper.

<BR>002.121 Those unto whom We have given the Scripture, who read it with the right 

reading, those believe in it. And whoso disbelieveth in it, those are they who are the 

losers.



<BR>002.122 O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you and 

how I preferred you to (all) creatures.



<BR>002.123 And guard (yourselves) against a day when no soul will in aught avail 

another, nor will compensation be accepted from it, nor will intercession be of use to 

it; nor will they be helped.



<BR>002.124 And (remember) when his Lord tried Abraham with (His) commands, and he 

fulfilled them, He said: Lo! I have appointed thee a leader for mankind. (Abraham) 

said: And of my offspring (will there be leaders) ? He said: My covenant includeth 

not wrong-doers.



<BR>002.125 And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and 

sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to 

pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My 

house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow 

down and prostrate themselves (in worship).



<BR>002.126 And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and 

bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He 

answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, 

then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!



<BR>002.127 And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, 

(Abraham prayed): Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty). Lo! Thou, only Thou, art 

the Hearer, the Knower.



<BR>002.128 Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation 

submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! 

Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful.



<BR>002.129 Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who 

shall recite unto them Thy revelations, and shall instruct them in the Scripture and in 

wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise.



<BR>002.130 And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself 

? Verily We chose him in the world, and lo! in the Hereafter he is among the 

righteous.

<BR>002.131 When his Lord said unto him: Surrender! he said: I have surrendered to the 

Lord of the Worlds.



<BR>002.132 The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my 

sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men 

who have surrendered (unto Him).



<BR>002.133 Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: 

What will ye worship after me ? They said: We shall worship thy God, the God of thy 

fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and unto Him we have 

surrendered.



<BR>002.134 Those are a people who have passed away. Theirs is that which they earned, 

and yours is that which ye earn. And ye will not be asked of what they used to do.



<BR>002.135 And they say: Be Jews or Christians, then ye will be rightly guided. Say 

(unto them, O Muhammad): Nay, but (we follow) the religion of Abraham, the 

upright, and he was not of the idolaters.



<BR>002.136 Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and 

that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the 

tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received 

from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have 

surrendered.



<BR>002.137 And if they believe in the like of that which ye believe, then are they rightly 

guided. But if they turn away, then are they in schism, and Allah will suffice thee (for 

defence) against them. He is the Hearer, the Knower.



<BR>002.138 (We take our) colour from Allah, and who is better than Allah at colouring. 

We are His worshippers.



<BR>002.139 Say (unto the People of the Scripture): Dispute ye with us concerning Allah 

when He is our Lord and your Lord ? Ours are our works and yours your works. We 

look to Him alone.



<BR>002.140 Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes 

were Jews or Christians ? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah ? And who is more 

unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah ? Allah is 

not unaware of what ye do.

<BR>002.141 Those are a people who have passed away; theirs is that which they earned 

and yours that which ye earn. And ye will not be asked of what they used to do.



<BR>002.142 The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah 

which they formerly observed ? Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He 

guideth whom He will unto a straight path.



<BR>002.143 Thus We have appointed you a middle nation, that ye may be witnesses 

against mankind, and that the messenger may be a witness against you. And We 

appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who 

followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels. In truth it was a hard 

(test) save for those whom Allah guided. But it was not Allah's purpose that your faith 

should be in vain, for Allah is Full of Pity, Merciful toward mankind.



<BR>002.144 We have seen the turning of thy face to heaven (for guidance, O 

Muhammad). And now verily We shall make thee turn (in prayer) toward a qiblah 

which is dear to thee. So turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship, and ye 

(O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces (when ye pray) toward it. Lo! 

Those who have received the Scripture know that (this revelation) is the Truth from 

their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.



<BR>002.145 And even if thou broughtest unto those who have received the Scripture all 

kinds of portents, they would not follow thy qiblah, nor canst thou be a follower of 

their qiblah; nor are some of them followers of the qiblah of others. And if thou 

shouldst follow their desires after the knowledge which hath come unto thee, then 

surely wert thou of the evil-doers.



<BR>002.146 Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise (this revelation) as they 

recognise their sons. But lo! a party of them knowingly conceal the truth.



<BR>002.147 It is the Truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who 

waver.



<BR>002.148 And each one hath a goal toward which he turneth; so vie with one another in 

good works. Wheresoever ye may be, Allah will bring you all together. Lo! Allah is 

Able to do all things.



<BR>002.149 And whencesoever thou comest forth (for prayer, O Muhammad) turn thy 

face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship. Lo! it is the Truth from thy Lord. Allah 

is not unaware of what ye do.

<BR>002.150 Whencesoever thou comest forth turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of 

Worship; and wheresoever ye may be (O Muslims) turn your faces toward it (when ye 

pray) so that men may have no argument against you, save such of them as do 

injustice - Fear them not, but fear Me! - and so that I may complete My grace upon 

you, and that ye may be guided.



<BR>002.151 Even as We have sent unto you a messenger from among you, who reciteth 

unto you Our revelations and causeth you to grow, and teacheth you the Scripture and 

wisdom, and teacheth you that which ye knew not.



<BR>002.152 Therefore remember Me, I will remember you. Give thanks to Me, and reject 

not Me.



<BR>002.153 O ye who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. Lo! Allah is with 

the steadfast.



<BR>002.154 And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are 

living, only ye perceive not.



<BR>002.155 And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of 

wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast,



<BR>002.156 Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto 

Him we are returning.



<BR>002.157 Such are they on whom are blessings from their Lord, and mercy. Such are 

the rightly guided.



<BR>002.158 Lo! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the indications of 

Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on pilgrimage to the House (of God) or 

visiteth it, to go around them (as the pagan custom is). And he who doeth good of his 

own accord, (for him) lo! Allah is Responsive, Aware.



<BR>002.159 Lo! Those who hide the proofs and the guidance which We revealed, after 

We had made it clear to mankind in the Scripture: such are accursed of Allah and 

accursed of those who have the power to curse.



<BR>002.160 Except those who repent and amend and make manifest (the truth). These it 

is toward whom I relent. I am the Relenting, the Merciful.



<BR>002.161 Lo! Those who disbelieve, and die while they are disbelievers; on them is the 

curse of Allah and of angels and of men combined.

<BR>002.162 They ever dwell therein. The doom will not be lightened for them, neither 

will they be reprieved.



<BR>002.163 Your God is One God; there is no God save Him, the Beneficent, the 

Merciful.



<BR>002.164 Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night 

and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and 

the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its 

death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, 

and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) 

for people who have sense.



<BR>002.165 Yet of mankind are some who take unto themselves (objects of worship 

which they set as) rivals to Allah, loving them with a love like (that which is the due) 

of Allah (only) - those who believe are stauncher in their love for Allah - Oh, that 

those who do evil had but known, (on the day) when they behold the doom, that 

power belongeth wholly to Allah, and that Allah is severe in punishment!



<BR>002.166 (On the day) when those who were followed disown those who followed 

(them), and they behold the doom, and all their aims collapse with them.



<BR>002.167 And those who were but followers will say: If a return were possible for us, 

we would disown them even as they have disowned us. Thus will Allah show them 

their own deeds as anguish for them, and they will not emerge from the Fire.



<BR>002.168 O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and 

follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.



<BR>002.169 He enjoineth upon you only the evil and the foul, and that ye should tell 

concerning Allah that which ye know not.



<BR>002.170 And when it is said unto them: Follow that which Allah hath revealed, they 

say: We follow that wherein we found our fathers. What! Even though their fathers 

were wholly unintelligent  and had no guidance ?



<BR>002.171 The likeness of those who disbelieve (in relation to the messenger) is as the 

likeness of one who calleth unto that which heareth naught except a shout and cry. 

Deaf, dumb, blind, therefore they have no sense.

<BR>002.172 O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, 

and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship.



<BR>002.173 He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that 

which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is 

driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah 

is Forgiving, Merciful.



<BR>002.174 Lo! those who hide aught of the Scripture which Allah hath revealed  and 

purchase a small gain therewith, they eat into their bellies nothing else than fire. Allah 

will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He make them grow. 

Theirs will be a painful doom.



<BR>002.175 Those are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, and torment at 

the price of pardon. How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire!



<BR>002.176 That is because Allah hath revealed the Scripture with the truth. Lo! those 

who find (a cause of) disagreement in the Scripture are in open schism.



<BR>002.177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces to the East and the West; but 

righteous is he who believeth in Allah and the Last Day and the angels and the 

Scripture and the prophets; and giveth wealth, for love of Him, to kinsfolk and to 

orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and to those who ask, and to set slaves free; 

and observeth proper worship and payeth the poor-due. And those who keep their 

treaty when they make one, and the patient in tribulation and adversity and time of 

stress. Such are they who are sincere. Such are the God-fearing.



<BR>002.178 O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the 

murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for 

the female. And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his (injured) brother, 

prosecution according to usage and payment unto him in kindness. This is an 

alleviation and a mercy from your Lord. He who transgresseth after this will have a 

painful doom.



<BR>002.179 And there is life for you in retaliation, O men of understanding, that ye may 

ward off (evil).



<BR>002.180 It is prescribed for you, when death approacheth one of you, if he leave 

wealth, that he bequeath unto parents and near relatives in kindness. (This is) a duty 

for all those who ward off (evil).

<BR>002.181 And whoso changeth (the will) after he hath heard it - the sin thereof is only 

upon those who change it. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower.



<BR>002.182 But he who feareth from a testator some unjust or sinful clause, and maketh 

peace between the parties, (it shall be) no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, 

Merciful.



<BR>002.183 O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for 

those before you, that ye may ward off (evil);



<BR>002.184 (Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on 

a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for those who can afford it there is a 

ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is 

better for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know -



<BR>002.185 The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for 

mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). 

And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is 

sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for 

you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete 

the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that 

peradventure ye may be thankful.



<BR>002.186 And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I 

answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call 

and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.



<BR>002.187 It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night of the fast. 

They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them. Allah is Aware that ye were 

deceiving yourselves in this respect and He hath turned in mercy toward you and 

relieved you. So hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath ordained 

for you, and eat and drink until the white thread becometh distinct to you from the 

black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them 

not, but be at your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by Allah, 

so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind that they 

may ward off (evil).



<BR>002.188 And eat not up your property among yourselves in vanity, nor seek by it to 

gain the hearing of the judges that ye may knowingly devour a portion of the property 

of others wrongfully.

<BR>002.189 They ask thee, (O Muhammad), of new moons, say: They are fixed seasons 

for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not righteousness that ye go to houses by the 

backs thereof (as do the idolaters at certain seasons), but the righteous man is he who 

wardeth off (evil). So go to houses by the gates thereof, and observe your duty to 

Allah, that ye may be successful.



<BR>002.190 Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not 

hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors.



<BR>002.191 And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places 

whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not 

with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if 

they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers.



<BR>002.192 But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.



<BR>002.193 And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah. But if 

they desist, then let there be no hostility except against wrong-doers.



<BR>002.194 The forbidden month for the forbidden month, and forbidden things in 

retaliation. And one who attacketh you, attack him in like manner as he attacked you. 

Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is with those who ward off (evil).



<BR>002.195 Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and be not cast by your own hands 

to ruin; and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent.



<BR>002.196 Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Makka) for Allah. And if ye are 

prevented, then send such gifts as can be obtained with ease, and shave not your 

heads until the gifts have reached their destination. And whoever among you is sick 

or hath an ailment of the head must pay a ransom of fasting or almsgiving or offering. 

And if ye are in safety, then whosoever contenteth himself with the visit for the 

pilgrimage (shall give) such gifts as can be had with ease. And whosoever cannot find 

(such gifts), then a fast of three days while on the pilgrimage, and of seven when ye 

have returned; that is, ten in all. That is for him whoso folk are not present at the 

Inviolable Place of Worship. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is 

severe in punishment.

<BR>002.197 The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to 

perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness 

nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do 

Allah knoweth it. So  make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best 

provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of 

understanding.



<BR>002.198 It is no sin for you that ye seek the bounty of your Lord (by trading). But, 

when ye press on in the multitude from 'Arafat, remember Allah by the sacred 

monument. Remember Him as He hath guided you, although before ye were of those 

astray.



<BR>002.199 Then hasten onward from the place whence the multitude hasteneth onward, 

and ask forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.



<BR>002.200 And when ye have completed your devotions, then remember Allah as ye 

remember your fathers or with a more lively remembrance. But of mankind is he who 

saith: "Our Lord! Give unto us in the world," and he hath no portion in the Hereafter.



<BR>002.201 And of them (also) is he who saith: "Our Lord! Give unto us in the world that 

which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and guard us from the doom of 

Fire."



<BR>002.202 For them there is in store a goodly portion out of that which they have 

earned. Allah is swift at reckoning.



<BR>002.203 Remember Allah through the appointed days. Then whoso hasteneth (his 

departure) by two days, it is no sin for him, and whoso delayeth, it is no sin for him; 

that is for him who wardeth off (evil). Be careful of your duty to Allah, and know that 

unto Him ye will be gathered.



<BR>002.204 And of mankind there is he whoso conversation on the life of this world 

pleaseth thee (Muhammad), and he calleth Allah to witness as to that which is in his 

heart; yet he is the most rigid of opponents.



<BR>002.205 And when he turneth away (from thee) his effort in the land is to make 

mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the cattle; and Allah loveth not mischief.



<BR>002.206 And when it is said unto him: Be careful of thy duty to Allah, pride taketh 

him to sin. Hell will settle his account, an evil resting-place.

<BR>002.207 And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah; 

and Allah hath compassion on (His) bondmen.



<BR>002.208 O ye who believe! Come, all of you, into submission (unto Him); and follow 

not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.



<BR>002.209 And if ye slide back after the clear proofs have come unto you, then know 

that Allah is Mighty, Wise.



<BR>002.210 Wait they for naught else than that Allah should come unto them in the 

shadows of the clouds with the angels ? Then the case would be already judged. All 

cases go back to Allah (for judgment).



<BR>002.211 Ask of the Children of Israel how many a clear revelation We gave them! He 

who altereth the grace of Allah after it hath come unto him (for him), lo! Allah is 

severe in punishment.



<BR>002.212 Beautified is the life of the world for those who disbelieve; they make a jest 

of the believers. But those who keep their duty to Allah will be above them on the 

Day of Resurrection. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.



<BR>002.213 Mankind were one community, and Allah sent (unto them) prophets as 

bearers of good tidings and as warners, and revealed therewith the Scripture with the 

truth that it might judge between mankind concerning that wherein they differed. And 

only those unto whom (the Scripture) was given differed concerning it, after clear 

proofs had come unto them, through hatred one of another. And Allah by His Will 

guided those who believe unto the truth of that concerning which they differed. Allah 

guideth whom He will unto a straight path.



<BR>002.214 Or think ye that ye will enter paradise while yet there hath not come unto you 

the like of (that which came to) those who passed away before you ? Affliction and 

adversity befell them, they were shaken as with earthquake, till the messenger (of 

Allah) and those who believed along with him said: When cometh Allah's help ? Now 

surely Allah's help is nigh.



<BR>002.215 They ask thee, (O Muhammad), what they shall spend. Say: that which ye 

spend for good (must go) to parents and near kindred and orphans and the needy and 

the wayfarer. And whatsoever good ye do, lo! Allah is Aware of it.

<BR>002.216 Warfare is ordained for you, though it is hateful unto you; but it may happen 

that ye hate a thing which is good for you, and it may happen that ye love a thing 

which is bad for you. Allah knoweth, ye know not.



<BR>002.217 They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred 

month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression), but to turn (men) from the way 

of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of Worship, and to 

expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. 

And they will not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades 

from your religion, if they can. And whoso becometh a renegade and dieth in his 

disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter. 

Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide therein.



<BR>002.218 Lo! those who believe, and those who emigrate (to escape the persecution) 

and strive in the way of Allah, these have hope of Allah's mercy. Allah is Forgiving, 

Merciful.



<BR>002.219 They question thee about strong drink and games of chance. Say: In both is 

great sin, and (some) utility for men; but the sin of them is greater than their 

usefulness. And they ask thee what they ought to spend. Say: that which is 

superfluous. Thus Allah maketh plain to you (His) revelations, that haply ye may 

reflect.



<BR>002.220 Upon the world and the Hereafter. And they question thee concerning 

orphans. Say: To improve their lot is best. And if ye mingle your affairs with theirs, 

then (they are) your brothers. Allah knoweth him who spoileth from him who 

improveth. Had Allah willed He could have overburdened you. Allah is Mighty, 

Wise.



<BR>002.221 Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing bondwoman is 

better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in 

marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a believing slave is better than an 

idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the 

Garden, and unto forgiveness by His grace, and expoundeth His revelations to 

mankind that haply they may remember.



<BR>002.222 They question thee (O Muhammad) concerning menstruation. Say: It is an 

illness, so let women alone at such times and go not in unto them till they are 

cleansed. And when they have purified themselves, then go in unto them as Allah 

hath enjoined upon you. Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth 

those who have a care for cleanness.

<BR>002.223 Your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so go to your tilth as ye will, 

and send (good deeds) before you for your souls, and fear Allah, and know that ye 

will (one day) meet Him. Give glad tidings to believers, (O Muhammad).



<BR>002.224 And make not Allah, by your oaths, a hindrance to your being righteous and 

observing your duty unto Him and making peace among mankind. Allah is Hearer, 

Knower.



<BR>002.225 Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional  in your oaths. 

But He will take you to task for that which your hearts have garnered. Allah is 

Forgiving, Clement.



<BR>002.226 Those who forswear their wives must wait four months; then, if they change 

their mind, lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.



<BR>002.227 And if they decide upon divorce (let them remember that) Allah is Hearer, 

Knower.



<BR>002.228 Women who are divorced shall wait, keeping themselves apart, three 

(monthly) courses. And it is not lawful for them that they should conceal that which 

Allah hath created in their wombs if they are believers in Allah and the Last Day. And 

their husbands would do better to take them back in that case if they desire a 

reconciliation. And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in 

kindness, and men are a degree above them. Allah is Mighty, Wise.



<BR>002.229 Divorce must be pronounced twice and then (a woman) must be retained in 

honour or released in kindness. And it is not lawful for you that ye take from women 

aught of that which ye have given them; except (in the case) when both fear that they 

may not be able to keep within the limits (imposed by) Allah. And if ye fear that they 

may not be able to keep the limits of Allah, in that case it is no sin for either of them 

if the woman ransom herself. These are the limits (imposed by) Allah. Transgress 

them not. For whoso transgresseth Allah's limits: such are wrong-doers.



<BR>002.230 And if he hath divorced her (the third time), then she is not lawful unto him 

thereafter until she hath wedded another husband. Then if he (the other husband) 

divorce her it is no sin for both of them that they come together again if they consider 

that they are able to observe the limits of Allah. These are the limits of Allah. He 

manifesteth them for people who have knowledge.

<BR>002.231 When ye have divorced women, and they have reached their term, then retain 

them in kindness or release them in kindness. Retain them not to their hurt so that ye 

transgress (the limits). He who doeth that hath wronged his soul. Make not the 

revelations of Allah a laughing-stock (by your behaviour), but remember Allah's 

grace upon you and that which He hath revealed unto you of the Scripture and of 

wisdom, whereby He doth exhort you. Observe your duty to Allah and know that 

Allah is Aware of all things.



<BR>002.232 And when ye have divorced women and they reach their term, place not 

difficulties in the way of their marrying their husbands if it is agreed between them in 

kindness. This is an admonition for him among you who believeth in Allah and the 

Last Day. That is more virtuous for you, and cleaner. Allah knoweth; ye know not.



<BR>002.233 Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years; (that is) for those 

who wish to complete the suckling. The duty of feeding and clothing nursing mothers 

in a seemly manner is upon the father of the child. No-one should be charged beyond 

his capacity. A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child, nor should 

he to whom the child is born (be made to suffer) because of his child. And on the 

(father's) heir is incumbent the like of that (which was incumbent on the father). If 

they desire to wean the child by mutual consent and (after) consultation, it is no sin 

for them; and if ye wish to give your children out to nurse, it is no sin for you, provide 

that ye pay what is due from you in kindness. Observe your duty to Allah, and know 

that Allah is Seer of what ye do.



<BR>002.234 Such of you as die and leave behind them wives, they (the wives) shall wait, 

keeping themselves apart, four months and ten days. And when they reach the term 

(prescribed for them) then there is no sin for you in aught that they may do with 

themselves in decency. Allah is informed of what ye do.



<BR>002.235 There is no sin for you in that which ye proclaim or hide in your minds 

concerning your troth with women. Allah knoweth that ye will remember them. But 

plight not your troth with women except by uttering a recognised form of words. And 

do not consummate the marriage until (the term) prescribed is run. Know that Allah 

knoweth what is in your minds, so beware of Him; and know that Allah is Forgiving, 

Clement.



<BR>002.236 It is no sin for you if ye divorce women while yet ye have not touched them, 

nor appointed unto them a portion. Provide for them, the rich according to his means, 

and the straitened according to his means, a fair provision. (This is) a bounden duty 

for those who do good.

<BR>002.237 If ye divorce them before ye have touched them and ye have appointed unto 

them a portion, then (pay the) half of that which ye appointed, unless they (the 

women) agree to forgo it, or he agreeth to forgo it in whose hand is the marriage tie. 

To forgo is nearer to piety. And forget not kindness among yourselves. Allah is Seer 

of what ye do.



<BR>002.238 Be guardians of your prayers, and of the midmost prayer, and stand up with 

devotion to Allah.



<BR>002.239 And if ye go in fear, then (pray) standing or on horseback. And when ye are 

again in safety, remember Allah, as He hath taught you that which (heretofore) ye 

knew not.



<BR>002.240 (In the case of) those of you who are about to die and leave behind them 

wives, they should bequeath unto their wives a provision for the year without turning 

them out, but if they go out (of their own accord) there is no sin for you in that which 

they do of themselves within their rights. Allah is Mighty, Wise.



<BR>002.241 For divorced women a provision in kindness: a duty for those who ward off 

(evil).



<BR>002.242 Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations so that ye may understand.



<BR>002.243 Bethink thee (O Muhammad) of those of old, who went forth from their 

habitations in their thousands, fearing death, and Allah said unto them: Die; and then 

He brought them back to life. Lo! Allah is a Lord of Kindness to mankind, but most 

of mankind give not thanks.



<BR>002.244 Fight in the way of Allah, and know that Allah is Hearer, Knower.



<BR>002.245 Who is it that will lend unto Allah a goodly loan, so that He may give it 

increase manifold ? Allah straiteneth and enlargeth. Unto Him ye will return.



<BR>002.246 Bethink thee of the leaders of the Children of Israel after Moses, how they 

said unto a prophet whom they had: Set up for us a king and we will fight in Allah's 

way. He said: Would ye then refrain from fighting if fighting were prescribed for you 

? They said: Why should we not fight in Allah's way when we have been driven from 

our dwellings with our children ? Yet, when fighting was prescribed for them, they 

turned away, all save a few of them. Allah is aware of evil-doers.

<BR>002.247 Their Prophet said unto them: Lo! Allah hath raised up Saul to be a king for 

you. They said: How can he have kingdom over us when we are more deserving of 

the kingdom than he is, since he hath not been given wealth enough ? He said: Lo! 

Allah hath chosen him above you, and hath increased him abundantly in wisdom and 

stature. Allah bestoweth His Sovereignty on whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, 

All-Knowing.



<BR>002.248 And their Prophet said unto them: Lo! the token of his kingdom is that there 

shall come unto you the ark wherein is peace of reassurance from your Lord, and a 

remnant of that which the house of Moses and the house of Aaron left behind, the 

angels bearing it. Lo! herein shall be a token for you if (in truth) ye are believers.



<BR>002.249 And when Saul set out with the army, he said: Lo! Allah will try you by (the 

ordeal of) a river. Whosoever therefore drinketh thereof he is not of me, and 

whosoever tasteth it not he is of me, save him who taketh (thereof) in the hollow of 

his hand. But they drank thereof, all save a few of them. And after he had crossed (the 

river), he and those who believed with him, they said: We have no power this day 

against Goliath and his hosts. But those who knew that they would meet Allah 

exclaimed: How many a little company hath overcome a mighty host by Allah's 

leave! Allah is with the steadfast.



<BR>002.250 And when they went into the field against Goliath and his hosts they said: 

Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance, make our foothold sure, and give us help against 

the disbelieving folk.



<BR>002.251 So they routed them by Allah's leave and David slew Goliath; and Allah gave 

him the kingdom and wisdom, and taught him of that which He willeth. And if Allah 

had not repelled some men by others the earth would have been corrupted. But Allah 

is a Lord of Kindness to (His) creatures.



<BR>002.252 These are the portents of Allah which We recite unto thee (Muhammad) with 

truth, and lo! thou art of the number of (Our) messengers;



<BR>002.253 Of those messengers, some of whom We have caused to excel others, and of 

whom there are some unto whom Allah spake, while some of them He exalted (above 

others) in degree; and We gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of Allah's 

Sovereignty) and We supported him with the holy Spirit. And if Allah had so wiled it, 

those who followed after them would not have fought one with another after the clear 

proofs had come unto them. But they differed, some of them believing and some 

disbelieving. And if Allah had so willed it, they would not have fought one with 

another; but Allah doeth what He will.

<BR>002.254 O ye who believe! spend of that wherewith We have provided you ere a day 

come when there will be no trafficking, nor friendship, nor intercession. The 

disbelievers, they are the wrong-doers.



<BR>002.255 Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. Neither slumber nor 

sleep overtaketh Him. Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and 

whatsoever is in the earth. Who is he that intercedeth with Him save by His leave ? 

He knoweth that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they 

encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will. His throne includeth the 

heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the Sublime, 

the Tremendous.



<BR>002.256 There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct 

from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a 

firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower.



<BR>002.257 Allah is the Protecting Guardian of those who believe. He bringeth them out 

of darkness into light. As for those who disbelieve, their patrons are false deities. 

They bring them out of light into darkness. Such are rightful owners of the Fire. They 

will abide therein.



<BR>002.258 Bethink thee of him who had an argument with Abraham about his Lord, 

because Allah had given him the kingdom; how, when Abraham said: My Lord is He 

Who giveth life and causeth death, he answered: I give life and cause death. Abraham 

said: Lo! Allah causeth the sun to rise in the East, so do thou cause it to come up from 

the West. Thus was the disbeliever abashed. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.



<BR>002.259 Or (bethink thee of) the like of him who, passing by a township which had 

fallen into utter ruin, exclaimed: How shall Allah give this township life after its 

death ? And Allah made him die a hundred years, then brought him back to life. He 

said: How long hast thou tarried ? (The man) said: I have tarried a day or part of a 

day. (He) said: Nay, but thou hast tarried for a hundred years. Just look at thy food 

and drink which have not rotted! Look at thine ass! And, that We may make thee a 

token unto mankind, look at the bones, how We adjust them and then cover them with 

flesh! And when (the matter) became clear unto him, he said: I know now that Allah 

is Able to do all things.

<BR>002.260 And when Abraham said (unto his Lord): My Lord! Show me how Thou 

givest life to the dead, He said: Dost thou not believe ? Abraham said: Yea, but (I ask) 

in order that my heart may be at ease. (His Lord) said: Take four of the birds and 

cause them to incline unto thee, then place a part of them on each hill, then call them, 

they will come to thee in haste, and know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.



<BR>002.261 The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah's way is as the likeness 

of a grain which groweth seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah giveth 

increase manifold to whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.



<BR>002.262 Those who spend their wealth for the cause of Allah and afterward make not 

reproach and injury to follow that which they have spent; their reward is with their 

Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them, neither shall they grieve.



<BR>002.263 A kind word with forgiveness is better than almsgiving followed by injury. 

Allah is Absolute, Clement.



<BR>002.264 O ye who believe! Render not vain your almsgiving by reproach and injury, 

like him who spendeth his wealth only to be seen of men and believeth not in Allah 

and the Last Day. His likeness is as the likeness of a rock whereon is dust of earth; a 

rainstorm smiteth it, leaving it smooth and bare. They have no control of aught of that 

which they have gained. Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk.



<BR>002.265 And the likeness of those who spend their wealth in search of Allah's 

pleasure, and for the strengthening of their souls, is as the likeness of a garden on a 

height. The rainstorm smiteth it and it bringeth forth its fruit twofold. And if the 

rainstorm smite it not, then the shower. Allah is Seer of what ye do.



<BR>002.266 Would any of you like to have a garden of palm-trees and vines, with rivers 

flowing underneath it, with all kinds of fruit for him therein; and old age hath stricken 

him and he hath feeble offspring; and a fiery whirlwind striketh it and it is (all) 

consumed by fire. Thus Allah maketh plain His revelations unto you, in order that ye 

may give thought.



<BR>002.267 O ye who believe! Spend of the good things which ye have earned, and of 

that which We bring forth from the earth for you, and seek not the bad (with intent) to 

spend thereof (in charity) when ye would not take it for yourselves save with disdain; 

and know that Allah is Absolute, Owner of Praise.

<BR>002.268 The devil promiseth you destitution and enjoineth on you lewdness. But 

Allah promiseth you forgiveness from Himself with bounty. Allah is All-Embracing, 

All-knowing.



<BR>002.269 He giveth wisdom unto whom He will, and he unto whom wisdom is given, 

he truly hath received abundant good. But none remember except men of 

understanding.



<BR>002.270 Whatever alms ye spend or vow ye vow, lo! Allah knoweth it. Wrong-doers 

have no helpers.



<BR>002.271 If ye publish your almsgiving, it is well, but if ye hide it and give it to the 

poor, it will be better for you, and will atone for some of your ill-deeds. Allah is 

Informed of what ye do.



<BR>002.272 The guiding of them is not thy duty (O Muhammad), but Allah guideth 

whom He will. And whatsoever good thing ye spend, it is for yourselves, when ye 

spend not save in search of Allah's Countenance; and whatsoever good thing ye 

spend, it will be repaid to you in full, and ye will not be wronged.



<BR>002.273 (Alms are) for the poor who are straitened for the cause of Allah, who cannot 

travel in the land (for trade). The unthinking man accounteth them wealthy because of 

their restraint. Thou shalt know them by their mark: They do not beg of men with 

importunity. And whatsoever good thing ye spend, lo! Allah knoweth it.



<BR>002.274 Those who spend their wealth by night and day, by stealth and openly, verily 

their reward is with their Lord, and their shall no fear come upon them neither shall 

they grieve.



<BR>002.275 Those who swallow usury cannot rise up save as he ariseth whom the devil 

hath prostrated by (his) touch. That is because they say: Trade is just like usury; 

whereas Allah permitteth trading and forbiddeth usury. He unto whom an admonition 

from his Lord cometh, and (he) refraineth (in obedience thereto), he shall keep (the 

profits of) that which is past, and his affair (henceforth) is with Allah. As for him who 

returneth (to usury) - Such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide therein.



<BR>002.276 Allah hath blighted usury and made almsgiving fruitful. Allah loveth not the 

impious and guilty.



<BR>002.277 Lo! those who believe and do good works and establish worship and pay the 

poor-due, their reward is with their Lord and there shall no fear come upon them 

neither shall they grieve.

<BR>002.278 O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah, and give up what remaineth 

(due to you) from usury, if ye are (in truth) believers.



<BR>002.279 And if ye do not, then be warned of war (against you) from Allah and His 

messenger. And if ye repent, then ye have your principal (without interest). Wrong 

not, and ye shall not be wronged.



<BR>002.280 And if the debtor is in straitened circumstances, then (let there be) 

postponement to (the time of) ease; and that ye remit the debt as almsgiving would be 

better for you if ye did but know.



<BR>002.281 And guard yourselves against a day in which ye will be brought back to 

Allah. Then every soul will be paid in full that which it hath earned, and they will not 

be wronged.



<BR>002.282 O ye who believe! When ye contract a debt for a fixed term, record 

it in writing. Let a scribe record it in writing between you in (terms of) 

equity. No scribe should refuse to write as Allah hath taught him, so let him 

write, and let him who incurreth the debt dictate, and let him observe his duty 

to Allah his Lord, and diminish naught thereof. But if he who oweth the debt is 

of low understanding, or weak, or unable himself to dictate, then let the 

guardian of his interests dictate in (terms of) equity. And call to witness, 

from among your men, two witnesses. And if two men be not (at hand) then a man 

and two women, of such as ye approve as witnesses, so that if the one erreth 

(through forgetfulness) the other will remember. And the witnesses must not 

refuse when they are summoned. Be not averse to writing down (the contract) 

whether it be small or great, with (record of) the term thereof. That is more 

equitable in the sight of Allah and more sure for testimony, and the best way of 

avoiding doubt between you; save only in the case when it is actual merchandise 

which ye transfer among yourselves from hand to hand. In that case it is no sin 

for you if ye write it not. And have witnesses when ye sell one to another, and 

let no harm be done to scribe or witness. If ye do (harm to them) lo! it is a 

sin in you. Observe your duty to Allah. Allah is teaching you. And Allah is 

knower of all things.



<BR>002.283 If ye be on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then a pledge in hand (shall 

suffice). And if one of you entrusteth to another let him who is trusted deliver up that 

which is entrusted to him (according to the pact between them) and let him observe 

his duty to Allah his Lord. Hide not testimony. He who hideth it, verily his heart is 

sinful. Allah is Aware of what ye do.



<BR>002.284 Unto Allah (belongeth) whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the 

earth; and whether ye make known what is in your minds or hide it, Allah will bring 

you to account for it. He will forgive whom He will and He will punish whom He 

will. Allah is Able to do all things.



<BR>002.285 The messenger believeth in that which hath been revealed unto him from his 

Lord and (so do) believers. Each one believeth in Allah and His angels and His 

scriptures and His messengers - We make no distinction between any of His 

messengers - and they say: We hear, and we obey. (Grant us) Thy forgiveness, our 

Lord. Unto Thee is the journeying.



<BR>002.286 Allah tasketh not a soul beyond its scope. For it (is only) that which it hath 

earned, and against it (only) that which it hath deserved. Our Lord! Condemn us not if 

we forget, or miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as thou didst lay 

on those before us! Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength 

to bear! Pardon us, absolve us and have mercy on us, Thou, our Protector, and give us 

victory over the disbelieving folk.