Sura al-Baqara

2:1. Alif, Lam, Mim.

الم

2:2. This is the (Glorious) Book. There is no doubt about it. It is a guide for those who are God-conscious,

ذلك الكتاب لا ريب فيه هدى للمتقين

2:3. who believe in the Unseen, establish prayer and spend from what we have provided them,

الذين يؤمنون بالغيب ويقيمون الصلاة ومما رزقناهم ينفقون

2:4. and who believe in what has been revealed to you (O Prophet) and what was revealed before you, and have sure faith in the Hereafter.

والذين يؤمنون بما أنزل إليك وما أنزل من قبلك وبالآخرة هم يوقنون

2:5. They are the ones upon guidance from their Lord, and they are the ones who shall be successful.

أولـئك على هدى من ربهم وأولـئك هم المفلحون

2:6. As for those who persist in disbelief, it is the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them, they will never believe.

إن الذين كفروا سواء عليهم أأنذرتهم أم لم تنذرهم لا يؤمنون

2:7. Allah (as a result of their choice) has set a seal on their hearts and their hearing, and there is a blindfold on their eyes. And there is a grievous punishment for them.

ختم الله على قلوبهم وعلى سمعهم وعلى أبصارهم غشاوة ولهم عذاب عظيم

2:8. And among the people are some who (apparently) say: ‘We believe in Allah and the Last Day,’ but they are not believers.

ومن الناس من يقول آمنا بالله وباليوم الآخر وما هم بمؤمنين

2:9. They seek to deceive Allah and the believers, but they deceive none except themselves, though they do not realise it.*

* There is an omitted and inherent co-related noun (al-mudaf al-mahdhuf), which is referred to the Messenger (al-Rasul). The words ‘they seek to deceive Allah’ in fact, denote ‘they seek to deceive the Messenger of Allah’. Most of the leading authorities of tafsir have drawn the same meaning. See: Tafsir al-Qurtubi, al-Baydawi, al-Baghawi, al-Nasafi, al-Kashshaf, al-Mazhari, Zad al-Masir, al-Khazin, et al.

يخادعون الله والذين آمنوا وما يخدعون إلا أنفسهم وما يشعرون

2:10. There is a sickness in their hearts, which Allah has increased, and there will be a painful punishment for them because of the lies they used to tell.

في قلوبهم مرض فزادهم الله مرضا ولهم عذاب أليم بما كانوا يكذبون

2:11. When it is said to them, ‘Do not cause corruption in the land,’ they reply: ‘We are only reformers’.

وإذا قيل لهم لا تفسدوا في الأرض قالوا إنما نحن مصلحون

2:12. However, they themselves are the corrupters, but they do not realise it.

ألا إنهم هم المفسدون ولـكن لا يشعرون

2:13. And when they are told: ‘Believe as others believe,’ they reply, ‘Are we to believe as fools believe?’ It is they who are the fools, but they do not know (it).

وإذا قيل لهم آمنوا كما آمن الناس قالوا أنؤمن كما آمن السفهاء ألا إنهم هم السفهاء ولـكن لا يعلمون

2:14. When they (i.e. the hypocrites) meet the believers, they declare, ‘We too are believers,’ but when they are alone with their devils, they say (to them), ‘We are with you. We are only mocking (the believers).’

وإذا لقوا الذين آمنوا قالوا آمنا وإذا خلوا إلى شياطينهم قالوا إنا معكم إنما نحن مستهزؤون

2:15. Allah shall throw their mockery back at them and leave them alone, wandering confused in their rebellion.

الله يستهزىء بهم ويمدهم في طغيانهم يعمهون

2:16. They are the ones who bought error for guidance, but their trade did not profit them, nor are they on the right path.

أولـئك الذين اشتروا الضلالة بالهدى فما ربحت تجارتهم وما كانوا مهتدين

2:17. Their parable is that of one who kindled a fire, but as soon as it lit up all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness; they do not see.

مثلهم كمثل الذي استوقد نارا فلما أضاءت ما حوله ذهب الله بنورهم وتركهم في ظلمات لا يبصرون

2:18. (They are) deaf, dumb and blind; they shall never return (to the right path).

صم بكم عمي فهم لا يرجعون

2:19. Alternatively, (their parable is) that of a rainstorm from the sky, with utter darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers into their ears, fearing death due to the thunderclaps. Allah thus encompasses the disbelievers.

أو كصيب من السماء فيه ظلمات ورعد وبرق يجعلون أصابعهم في آذانهم من الصواعق حذر الموت والله محيط بالكافرين

2:20. The lightning almost takes away their sight; whenever it flashes upon them, they start walking on, but as soon as darkness falls over them, they stand still. Had Allah willed, He would have taken away their hearing and sight. Indeed, Allah is All-Capable of everything.

يكاد البرق يخطف أبصارهم كلما أضاء لهم مشوا فيه وإذا أظلم عليهم قاموا ولو شاء الله لذهب بسمعهم وأبصارهم إن الله على كل شيء قدير

2:21. O people! Worship your Lord, Who has created you and those before you, perhaps you may become God-conscious.

يا أيها الناس اعبدوا ربكم الذي خلقكم والذين من قبلكم لعلكم تتقون

2:22. He Who has made the earth a bed for you and the sky a dome, and sends down rain from the cloud, and with it He brings forth fruits for your sustenance. Therefore, do not set up rivals to Allah knowingly.

الذي جعل لكم الأرض فراشا والسماء بناء وأنزل من السماء ماء فأخرج به من الثمرات رزقا لكم فلا تجعلوا لله أندادا وأنتم تعلمون

2:23. If you are in doubt concerning what we have revealed to Our (exalted) servant, produce only one chapter comparable to this Book (the Qur’an). And call upon your helpers (to assist you) besides Allah if you are truthful.

وإن كنتم في ريب مما نزلنا على عبدنا فأتوا بسورة من مثله وادعوا شهداءكم من دون الله إن كنتم صادقين

2:24. However, if you cannot do so, and you will not, then fear the Fire whose fuel is humans (i.e. the disbelievers) and stones (i.e. their idols), prepared for the disbelievers.

فإن لم تفعلوا ولن تفعلوا فاتقوا النار التي وقودها الناس والحجارة أعدت للكافرين

2:25. So give glad tidings to those who believe and perform righteous deeds. They shall have Gardens with rivers flowing beneath them. Whenever they are given its fruit to eat, they will say: ‘This is what we were given before,’ for they shall be given the like. In Paradise, there shall be chaste spouses for them, and they shall abide there forever.

وبشر الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات أن لهم جنات تجري من تحتها الأنهار كلما رزقوا منها من ثمرة رزقا قالوا هـذا الذي رزقنا من قبل وأتوا به متشابها ولهم فيها أزواج مطهرة وهم فيها خالدون

2:26. Indeed, Allah is not reluctant to draw a parable, whether it is a gnat or anything more substantial than that. As for the believers, they know that it is the truth from their Lord. As for the disbelievers, they ask: ‘What could Allah mean by this parable?’ He leaves many to stray and guides many by the same. However, He leaves none to stray except the evildoers.

إن الله لا يستحيي أن يضرب مثلا ما بعوضة فما فوقها فأما الذين آمنوا فيعلمون أنه الحق من ربهم وأما الذين كفروا فيقولون ماذا أراد الله بهـذا مثلا يضل به كثيرا ويهدي به كثيرا وما يضل به إلا الفاسقين

2:27. Those who break the covenant of Allah after it is confirmed, and sever (the relationship), which Allah has commanded to be joined, and cause corruption on the earth, it is they who have much to lose.

الذين ينقضون عهد الله من بعد ميثاقه ويقطعون ما أمر الله به أن يوصل ويفسدون في الأرض أولـئك هم الخاسرون

2:28. How do you disbelieve in Allah, (seeing that) you were lifeless and He gave you life, then He will cause you to die, and then He shall restore you to life, and then you shall be returned to Him (at last)?

كيف تكفرون بالله وكنتم أمواتا فأحياكم ثم يميتكم ثم يحييكم ثم إليه ترجعون

2:29. He is the One Who created for you all that is on the earth. Then He turned to the higher regions (of the universe) and fashioned them into seven heavens. And He is All-Knowing of everything.

هو الذي خلق لكم ما في الأرض جميعا ثم استوى إلى السماء فسواهن سبع سماوات وهو بكل شيء عليم

2:30. (Recall) when your Lord said to the angels: ‘Indeed, I am placing a vicegerent upon the earth.’ They submitted: ‘Will You place in it someone who will cause corruption in it and shed blood, while we glorify Your praise and proclaim Your sanctity?’ He said: ‘Indeed, I know what you do not know.’

وإذ قال ربك للملائكة إني جاعل في الأرض خليفة قالوا أتجعل فيها من يفسد فيها ويسفك الدماء ونحن نسبح بحمدك ونقدس لك قال إني أعلم ما لا تعلمون

2:31. He taught Adam the names of all things, then presented them to the angels and said: ‘Tell Me the names of these (things) if you are truthful (in your assumption).’

وعلم آدم الأسماء كلها ثم عرضهم على الملائكة فقال أنبئوني بأسماء هـؤلاء إن كنتم صادقين

2:32. They (humbly) replied: ‘Glory be to You! We do not know except what You have taught us. Surely, You are the All-Knowing, All-Wise.’

قالوا سبحانك لا علم لنا إلا ما علمتنا إنك أنت العليم الحكيم

2:33. He said: ‘O Adam! Tell them their names.’ So when he told them their names, He said: ‘Did I not tell you that I know the unseen of the heavens and the earth? I know all that you reveal and all that you were concealing?’

قال يا آدم أنبئهم بأسمآئهم فلما أنبأهم بأسمآئهم قال ألم أقل لكم إني أعلم غيب السماوات والأرض وأعلم ما تبدون وما كنتم تكتمون

2:34. And (recall) when We said to the angels: ‘Prostrate before Adam.’ They all prostrated except Iblis (Satan), who refused and acted arrogantly. And he was among the disbelievers.

وإذ قلنا للملائكة اسجدوا لآدم فسجدوا إلا إبليس أبى واستكبر وكان من الكافرين

2:35. Then We said: ‘O Adam, live you and your wife in Paradise, and eat of its fruits freely, wherever you wish, but never approach this tree, lest you shall both become wrongdoers.’

وقلنا يا آدم اسكن أنت وزوجك الجنة وكلا منها رغدا حيث شئتما ولا تقربا هـذه الشجرة فتكونا من الظالمين

2:36. But Satan made them both fall from it and caused them to depart from what they were in. We said: ‘Descend (to the earth); may (your offspring) be enemies of one other. And there shall be a dwelling place and sustenance for you on the earth for a while.’

فأزلهما الشيطان عنها فأخرجهما مما كانا فيه وقلنا اهبطوا بعضكم لبعض عدو ولكم في الأرض مستقر ومتاع إلى حين

2:37. Then Adam received certain words (of repentance) from his Lord. So He turned to him mercifully. Indeed, He is the Most-Clement, the All-Merciful.

فتلقى آدم من ربه كلمات فتاب عليه إنه هو التواب الرحيم

2:38. We said: ‘Go down hence all! When the guidance comes to you from Me, those who follow My guidance shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.

قلنا اهبطوا منها جميعا فإما يأتينكم مني هدى فمن تبع هداي فلا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:39. However, those who deny and reject Our revelations shall be the heirs of Hell, and they shall abide in it forever.’

والذين كفروا وكذبوا بآياتنا أولـئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

2:40. O Children of Israel! Remember My blessing I bestowed upon you, and fulfil My covenant (so that) I may fulfil your covenant. And fear Me alone.

يا بني إسرائيل اذكروا نعمتي التي أنعمت عليكم وأوفوا بعهدي أوف بعهدكم وإياي فارهبون

2:41. Believe in (the Book) that I have revealed (to My Messenger Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him), which verifies (the Scriptures) that are with you. And do not be the first to deny it, and do not sell My revelations for a paltry gain. And fear Me alone.

وآمنوا بما أنزلت مصدقا لما معكم ولا تكونوا أول كافر به ولا تشتروا بآياتي ثمنا قليلا وإياي فاتقون

2:42. Do not confound truth with falsehood, nor hide the truth while you know (it).

ولا تلبسوا الحق بالباطل وتكتموا الحق وأنتم تعلمون

2:43. Establish the prayers, pay the alms due and bow down with those who bow down (in worship).

وأقيموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة واركعوا مع الراكعين

2:44. Would you enjoin righteousness on others and neglect yourselves, even though you recite the Scripture? Do you not then understand?

أتأمرون الناس بالبر وتنسون أنفسكم وأنتم تتلون الكتاب أفلا تعقلون

2:45. Take recourse to patience and prayer. It may indeed be hard, except for the devoutly humble,

واستعينوا بالصبر والصلاة وإنها لكبيرة إلا على الخاشعين

2:46. those who are confident that they will meet their Lord and that they will return to Him.

الذين يظنون أنهم ملاقوا ربهم وأنهم إليه راجعون

2:47. O Children of Israel! Remember My blessing I bestowed upon you, and that I exalted you above the nations (of your age).

يا بني إسرائيل اذكروا نعمتي التي أنعمت عليكم وأني فضلتكم على العالمين

2:48. Fear that Day when no soul shall compensate for another. Neither any intercession (of a person who does not have permission to intercede) shall be accepted from it, nor any ransom shall be taken from it, nor shall they be helped (against Allah’s decree).

واتقوا يوما لا تجزي نفس عن نفس شيئا ولا يقبل منها شفاعة ولا يؤخذ منها عدل ولا هم ينصرون

2:49. (Remember) when We delivered you from Pharaoh’s people, who had oppressed you terribly, slaying your sons and sparing your daughters. There was a great trial in that from your Lord.

وإذ نجيناكم من آل فرعون يسومونكم سوء العذاب يذبحون أبناءكم ويستحيون نساءكم وفي ذلكم بلاء من ربكم عظيم

2:50. (Recall) When We parted the sea for you, We delivered you and drowned Pharaoh’s people as you were yourselves watching.

وإذ فرقنا بكم البحر فأنجيناكم وأغرقنا آل فرعون وأنتم تنظرون

2:51. (Remember) when We settled with Musa (Moses) an appointment for forty nights. Then you took up the calf (for worship) in his absence, and you were transgressors.

وإذ واعدنا موسى أربعين ليلة ثم اتخذتم العجل من بعده وأنتم ظالمون

2:52. We still pardoned you after that; perhaps you would be thankful.

ثم عفونا عنكم من بعد ذلك لعلكم تشكرون

2:53. And (remember) when We gave Musa (Moses) the Book and the Criterion (that distinguishes between right and wrong), perhaps you might be guided.

وإذ آتينا موسى الكتاب والفرقان لعلكم تهتدون

2:54. And (recall) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: ‘Indeed you have wronged yourselves, my people, by taking up the calf (for worship). Now turn in repentance to your Creator. So, slay (the guilty among) your folks. This (act) would be better for you (as repentance) in the sight of your Creator.’ Then He relented towards you. Indeed, He is the Most-Clement, the All-Merciful.

وإذ قال موسى لقومه يا قوم إنكم ظلمتم أنفسكم باتخاذكم العجل فتوبوا إلى بارئكم فاقتلوا أنفسكم ذلكم خير لكم عند بارئكم فتاب عليكم إنه هو التواب الرحيم

2:55. (Remember) when you said: ‘O Musa (Moses)! We will not believe you until we see Allah manifestly.’ So, a thunderbolt struck you while you were watching.

وإذ قلتم يا موسى لن نؤمن لك حتى نرى الله جهرة فأخذتكم الصاعقة وأنتم تنظرون

2:56. Then We revived you after your death (accepting Musa’s supplication) so that you might become thankful.

ثم بعثناكم من بعد موتكم لعلكم تشكرون

2:57. And (remember when) We shaded you with clouds (in the Tiha valley) and sent down to you manna and quails, saying: ‘Eat of the good things We have given you.’ They did not harm Us (by disobeying), but they used to harm (only) themselves.

وظللنا عليكم الغمام وأنزلنا عليكم المن والسلوى كلوا من طيبات ما رزقناكم وما ظلمونا ولـكن كانوا أنفسهم يظلمون

2:58. And (remember) when We said: ‘Enter this town,* and eat from it freely wherever you wish, but enter prostrating at the gate (of the town), and say: ‘We repent (for all of our sins),’ that We may forgive your sins. And We shall soon increase the virtuous (in their rewards).’

* The town here is said to be Jerusalem, or Ariha (Jericho), a Palestinian city in the West Bank, or the land of Syria, or Palestine generally.

وإذ قلنا ادخلوا هـذه القرية فكلوا منها حيث شئتم رغدا وادخلوا الباب سجدا وقولوا حطة نغفر لكم خطاياكم وسنزيد المحسنين

2:59. But the wrongdoers substituted a different word from the one they were told. So, We sent down upon the wrongdoers a plague (as a punishment) from heaven because of their persistent disobeying.

فبدل الذين ظلموا قولا غير الذي قيل لهم فأنزلنا على الذين ظلموا رجزا من السماء بما كانوا يفسقون

2:60. (Remember) when Musa (Moses) prayed for water for his people, We said (to him): ‘strike the rock with your staff.’ Thereby, twelve springs gushed from it. Each tribe came to know its drinking place. (We said): ‘Eat and drink of Allah’s provision, but do not act sinfully in the land, causing corruption.’

وإذ استسقى موسى لقومه فقلنا اضرب بعصاك الحجر فانفجرت منه اثنتا عشرة عينا قد علم كل أناس مشربهم كلوا واشربوا من رزق الله ولا تعثوا في الأرض مفسدين

2:61. And (remember) when you said, ‘O Musa (Moses), we cannot bear to eat only one kind of food (i.e. manna and quails), so pray to your Lord to bring out for us some of the earth’s produce, its green herbs, its cucumbers, its garlic, its lentils and its onions.’ ‘What!’ He answered, ‘Would you exchange what is better for what is worse? Go down to any city. There you shall find all that you have asked for.’ So they were struck with disgrace and poverty. And they incurred the wrath of Allah because they persistently rejected the signs of Allah and killed the Prophets unjustly. All this was because they used to disobey and would (always) commit transgressions.

وإذ قلتم يا موسى لن نصبر على طعام واحد فادع لنا ربك يخرج لنا مما تنبت الأرض من بقلها وقثآئها وفومها وعدسها وبصلها قال أتستبدلون الذي هو أدنى بالذي هو خير اهبطوا مصرا فإن لكم ما سألتم وضربت عليهم الذلة والمسكنة وبآؤوا بغضب من الله ذلك بأنهم كانوا يكفرون بآيات الله ويقتلون النبيين بغير الحق ذلك بما عصوا وكانوا يعتدون

2:62. Indeed, the (Muslim) believers, the Jews, the Christians and the Sabians—all those who (sincerely) believe in Allah and the Last Day and act piously shall have their reward with their Lord. There shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.

إن الذين آمنوا والذين هادوا والنصارى والصابئين من آمن بالله واليوم الآخر وعمل صالحا فلهم أجرهم عند ربهم ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:63. (Remember) when We took a pledge from you and raised the Mount (of Sinai) above you, (and said:) ‘Hold fast to what We have given you, and bear its contents in mind, so that you may be God-conscious.’

وإذ أخذنا ميثاقكم ورفعنا فوقكم الطور خذوا ما آتيناكم بقوة واذكروا ما فيه لعلكم تتقون

2:64. Even after that, you turned away. Had it not been for Allah’s favour and His mercy on you, you would have certainly been among the losers.

ثم توليتم من بعد ذلك فلولا فضل الله عليكم ورحمته لكنتم من الخاسرين

2:65. Certainly, you know those of you who violated the Sabbath. So We said to them: ‘Be like apes: disgraced and rejected.’

ولقد علمتم الذين اعتدوا منكم في السبت فقلنا لهم كونوا قردة خاسئين

2:66. So, We made it an exemplary punishment for the present and for succeeding generations, and a lesson to those who are God-conscious.

فجعلناها نكالا لما بين يديها وما خلفها وموعظة للمتقين

2:67. (Recall) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: ‘Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.’ They said: ‘Are you making fun of us?’ Musa (Moses) said: ‘I seek Allah’s protection from being among the ignorant.’

وإذ قال موسى لقومه إن الله يأمركم أن تذبحوا بقرة قالوا أتتخذنا هزوا قال أعوذ بالله أن أكون من الجاهلين

2:68. They said: ‘Call upon your Lord for us, that He may clarify for us what she is.’ He answered: ‘God says the cow should neither be too old nor too young, but in between. So do as you are commanded.’

قالوا ادع لنا ربك يبين لنا ما هي قال إنه يقول إنها بقرة لا فارض ولا بكر عوان بين ذلك فافعلوا ما تؤمرون

2:69. They said: ‘Call upon your Lord for us, that He may clarify for us what her colour should be.’ He said: ‘God says it should be yellow, a bright yellow cow, pleasing to the viewers.’

قالوا ادع لنا ربك يبين لنا ما لونها قال إنه يقول إنها بقرة صفراء فاقـع لونها تسر الناظرين

2:70. They said: ‘Call upon your Lord for us, that He may clarify for us what exact type of cow it is; all cows are more or less alike to us. If God wills, we shall be guided (to the right one).’

قالوا ادع لنا ربك يبين لنا ما هي إن البقر تشابه علينا وإنآ إن شاء الله لمهتدون

2:71. Musa (Moses) said: ‘Your Lord says: ‘It should be a healthy cow, not broken with cultivating the earth or watering the field, sound and free from any blemish.’’ They said: ‘Now you have brought the truth.’ So they slaughtered it after they had nearly failed to do so.

قال إنه يقول إنها بقرة لا ذلول تثير الأرض ولا تسقي الحرث مسلمة لا شية فيها قالوا الآن جئت بالحق فذبحوها وما كادوا يفعلون

2:72. (Recall) when you killed someone and accused one another of it, although Allah was to expose what you were concealing.

وإذ قتلتم نفسا فادارأتم فيها والله مخرج ما كنتم تكتمون

2:73. Then We said: ‘Strike the corpse with a part of this (cow).’ Thus, Allah restores the dead to life and shows you His signs so you may understand.

فقلنا اضربوه ببعضها كذلك يحيي الله الموتى ويريكم آياته لعلكم تعقلون

2:74. Then after that, your hearts became as hard as rocks, or even harder, for there are some rocks from which streams spring out, and some from which water comes out when they split asunder, and some which crash down in fear of Allah. And Allah is not unaware of what you do.

ثم قست قلوبكم من بعد ذلك فهي كالحجارة أو أشد قسوة وإن من الحجارة لما يتفجر منه الأنهار وإن منها لما يشقق فيخرج منه الماء وإن منها لما يهبط من خشية الله وما الله بغافل عما تعملون

2:75. (O believers!) Do you still hope that such people will believe you when some of them have already heard Allah’s word and then distorted it after they have understood it? And they knew (what they were doing).

أفتطمعون أن يؤمنوا لكم وقد كان فريق منهم يسمعون كلام الله ثم يحرفونه من بعد ما عقلوه وهم يعلمون

2:76. When they meet the believers, they say: ‘We too are believers.’ But when they meet one another in privacy, they say: ‘Do you tell them what Allah has revealed to you (in the Torah about Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) so they may argue with it against you before your Lord. Do you not understand?’

وإذا لقوا الذين آمنوا قالوا آمنا وإذا خلا بعضهم إلى بعض قالوا أتحدثونهم بما فتح الله عليكم ليحآجوكم به عند ربكم أفلا تعقلون

2:77. Do they not know that Allah is aware of whatever they conceal and whatever they reveal?

أولا يعلمون أن الله يعلم ما يسرون وما يعلنون

2:78. There are some illiterate men among them (the Jews) who know nothing of the Book except lies and vague fancies. They rely only on assumption and speculation.

ومنهم أميون لا يعلمون الكتاب إلا أماني وإن هم إلا يظنون

2:79. So, woe to those who write down the scripture with their hands and then claim, ‘This is from God,’ so they may sell it for a paltry gain. Woe to them for what their hands have written! Woe to them for what they have earned.

فويل للذين يكتبون الكتاب بأيديهم ثم يقولون هـذا من عند الله ليشتروا به ثمنا قليلا فويل لهم مما كتبت أيديهم وويل لهم مما يكسبون

2:80. They say: ‘The Fire will never touch us except for a few days.’ Say: ‘Have you received a promise from Allah? If so, Allah will never break His promise. Or do you assert about Allah what you have no means to know?’

وقالوا لن تمسنا النار إلا أياما معدودة قل أتخذتم عند الله عهدا فلن يخلف الله عهده أم تقولون على الله ما لا تعلمون

2:81. Truly, whoever commits misdeeds and is surrounded by his evil, it is they who shall be the inmates of the Hellfire. They shall abide in it forever.

بلى من كسب سيئة وأحاطت به خطيـئته فأولـئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

2:82. And those who believe and perform righteous deeds, it is they who shall be the residents of Paradise. They shall abide in it forever.

والذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات أولـئك أصحاب الجنة هم فيها خالدون

2:83. (Remember) when We took a pledge from the Children of Israel: ‘Worship none but Allah and behave excellently with (your) parents and near kinsfolk, and the orphans and the poor. Speak good words to all people. Establish prayer and pay the alms-due.’ Then all except a few of you turned away (from the pledge), and you are but averse (to the truth).

وإذ أخذنا ميثاق بني إسرائيل لا تعبدون إلا الله وبالوالدين إحسانا وذي القربى واليتامى والمساكين وقولوا للناس حسنا وأقيموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة ثم توليتم إلا قليلا منكم وأنتم معرضون

2:84. (Recall) when We took a pledge from you: ‘You shall not shed your (own people’s) blood, nor shall you expel one another from your homelands.’ Then you acknowledged this (covenant) and testified to it.

وإذ أخذنا ميثاقكم لا تسفكون دماءكم ولا تخرجون أنفسكم من دياركم ثم أقررتم وأنتم تشهدون

2:85. Yet here you are, killing your kinsfolk, banishing some of your people from their homelands and helping others against them with sin and aggression. Had they come to you as captives, you would have ransomed them (so that they remained obliged to you), whereas their expulsion was (also) unlawful for you. Do you believe in one part of the Book and deny another? So the punishment for those of you who act like this will be nothing but disgrace in the worldly life, and on the Day of Resurrection, they shall be returned to the harshest torment. Allah is not unaware of your deeds.

ثم أنتم هـؤلاء تقتلون أنفسكم وتخرجون فريقا منكم من ديارهم تظاهرون عليهم بالإثم والعدوان وإن يأتوكم أسارى تفادوهم وهو محرم عليكم إخراجهم أفتؤمنون ببعض الكتاب وتكفرون ببعض فما جزاء من يفعل ذلك منكم إلا خزي في الحياة الدنيا ويوم القيامة يردون إلى أشد العذاب وما الله بغافل عما تعملون

2:86. These are the people who buy the life of this world at the price of the Hereafter. Their punishment shall not be lightened, nor shall they be helped.

أولـئك الذين اشتروا الحياة الدنيا بالآخرة فلا يخفف عنهم العذاب ولا هم ينصرون

2:87. Surely We gave Musa (Moses) the Book (the Torah) and sent (many) messengers after him in succession, and We gave ‘Isa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), clear signs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. How is it that whenever a messenger brought you something which did not suit your fancies, you became arrogant, charging some with imposture and slaying others?

ولقد آتينا موسى الكتاب وقفينا من بعده بالرسل وآتينا عيسى ابن مريم البينات وأيدناه بروح القدس أفكلما جاءكم رسول بما لا تهوى أنفسكم استكبرتم ففريقا كذبتم وفريقا تقتلون

2:88. They (the Jews) say: ‘Our hearts are wrapped up in covers (i.e. unreceptive).’ Instead, Allah has cursed them for their disbelief. They have but little faith.

وقالوا قلوبنا غلف بل لعنهم الله بكفرهم فقليلا ما يؤمنون

2:89. When that Book (the Qur’an) came to them from Allah, confirming what they already had; whereas, before, they used to pray for victory against the disbelievers (through the means of the Last Prophet, Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him), and his Book, the Qur’an). But when there came to them (the Prophet) whom they had (already) recognised (through their scriptures), they denied him. May the curse of Allah be on such disbelievers.

ولما جاءهم كتاب من عند الله مصدق لما معهم وكانوا من قبل يستفتحون على الذين كفروا فلما جاءهم ما عرفوا كفروا به فلعنة الله على الكافرين

2:90. Low indeed is the price for which they have bartered away their souls to deny Allah’s revelation, grudging that Allah should reveal His bounty to whom He chooses from His servants. So they have ended up with wrath upon wrath. There is a humiliating punishment for the disbelievers.

بئسما اشتروا به أنفسهم أن يكفروا بما أنزل الله بغيا أن ينزل الله من فضله على من يشاء من عباده فبآؤوا بغضب على غضب وللكافرين عذاب مهين

2:91. When it is said to them: ‘Believe in what Allah has revealed,’ they say: ‘We only believe in what was revealed to us,’ and they reject what is besides that. However, it is the truth which corroborates the scriptures they already possess. Say: ‘Then why did you kill the prophets of Allah in the past if you were true believers?’

وإذا قيل لهم آمنوا بما أنزل الله قالوا نؤمن بمآ أنزل علينا ويكفرون بما وراءه وهو الحق مصدقا لما معهم قل فلم تقتلون أنبياء الله من قبل إن كنتم مؤمنين

2:92. Indeed, Musa (Moses) brought you clear signs, but in his absence, you chose to worship the calf, and you committed wrong.

ولقد جاءكم موسى بالبينات ثم اتخذتم العجل من بعده وأنتم ظالمون

2:93. (Remember) when We took your pledge and raised the Mount (of Sinai) high above you, (declaring:) ‘Hold fast to what We have given you and listen to (Our commandment).’ They said: ‘We hear but disobey.’ So, for their disbelief, they were made to drink (the love of) the calf, which sunk deep into their hearts. Say: ‘How evil is what your (so-called) faith prompts you to do if you (actually) believe (in the Torah).’

وإذ أخذنا ميثاقكم ورفعنا فوقكم الطور خذوا ما آتيناكم بقوة واسمعوا قالوا سمعنا وعصينا وأشربوا في قلوبهم العجل بكفرهم قل بئسما يأمركم به إيمانكم إن كنتم مؤمنين

2:94. Say: ‘If the abode of the Hereafter in the sight of Allah is to be for you alone and no one else, then you should long for death (without any fear) if your claim is true.’

قل إن كانت لكم الدار الآخرة عند الله خالصة من دون الناس فتمنوا الموت إن كنتم صادقين

2:95. However, they will never long for it because of what their hands have sent ahead. Allah is All-Knowing of the wrongdoers.

ولن يتمنوه أبدا بما قدمت أيديهم والله عليم بالظالمين

2:96. Indeed, you will find them ambitious for life more eagerly than any other people, even the polytheists. Each of them would wish to be given a life of a thousand years. Even if their lives were prolonged, it would not save them from the torment. Allah is All-Seeing of what they do.

ولتجدنهم أحرص الناس على حياة ومن الذين أشركوا يود أحدهم لو يعمر ألف سنة وما هو بمزحزحه من العذاب أن يعمر والله بصير بما يعملون

2:97. (O Prophet) say: ‘Whoever is an enemy of Jibril ([Gabriel], should know that) it is he who has brought down the Qur’an on your heart with the command of Allah, confirming the previous scriptures, as a guide and glad tidings for the believers.

قل من كان عدوا لجبريل فإنه نزله على قلبك بإذن الله مصدقا لما بين يديه وهدى وبشرى للمؤمنين

2:98. Whoever is an enemy of Allah, His angels, His Messengers and Jibril (Gabriel) and Mika’il (Michael), (should know that) Allah is indeed the enemy of such disbelievers.’

من كان عدوا لله وملآئكته ورسله وجبريل وميكال فإن الله عدو للكافرين

2:99. Certainly, We have sent down clear revelations to you; none will deny them except the evildoers.

ولقد أنزلنآ إليك آيات بينات وما يكفر بها إلا الفاسقون

2:100. Is it not so that whenever they make a covenant, some of them cast it away? Rather, most of them do not believe.

أوكلما عاهدوا عهدا نبذه فريق منهم بل أكثرهم لا يؤمنون

2:101. And (now) when a Messenger (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) has come to them from Allah, confirming that which they already had, some of those given the Book (i.e. the Torah) throw the Book of Allah behind their backs, as if they did not know (that it was Allah’s Book).

ولما جاءهم رسول من عند الله مصدق لما معهم نبذ فريق من الذين أوتوا الكتاب كتاب الله وراء ظهورهم كأنهم لا يعلمون

2:102. Moreover, they follow what the devils fabricated about the kingdom of Sulayman (Solomon). Not that Sulayman (Solomon) was faithless, but the devils themselves were faithless. They used to teach people black magic and what was sent down upon the two angels named Harut and Marut in Babylon. Yet, these two would not teach anyone until they had said, ‘We are only a temptation (to test you); do not renounce your faith (by trusting in black magic).’ However, they learnt (black magic) from both of them by which they could cause separation between husband and wife, although they harm no one with it except by Allah’s Leave. They would learn what would harm them and bring them no benefit. And they certainly knew that anyone who buys it has no share in the Hereafter. Most evil is that for which they sold their souls. Had they known (this)!

واتبعوا ما تتلوا الشياطين على ملك سليمان وما كفر سليمان ولـكن الشياطين كفروا يعلمون الناس السحر وما أنزل على الملكين ببابل هاروت وماروت وما يعلمان من أحد حتى يقولا إنما نحن فتنة فلا تكفر فيتعلمون منهما ما يفرقون به بين المرء وزوجه وما هم بضآرين به من أحد إلا بإذن الله ويتعلمون ما يضرهم ولا ينفعهم ولقد علموا لمن اشتراه ما له في الآخرة من خلاق ولبئس ما شروا به أنفسهم لو كانوا يعلمون

2:103. Had they believed and become God-conscious, the reward from Allah would have been far better if they only knew!

ولو أنهم آمنوا واتقوا لمثوبة من عند الله خير لو كانوا يعلمون

2:104. O believers! Do not say (when seeking the attention of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him): ‘ra‘ina (Pay attention to us).’ But say: ‘unzurna (Bless us with your kind regards),’ and attentively listen (to him). The disbelievers shall have a painful punishment.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا لا تقولوا راعنا وقولوا انظرنا واسمعوا وللكافرين عذاب أليم

2:105. Neither the disbelievers among the People of the Book nor the polytheists wish that any blessings should be sent upon you from your Lord. However, Allah especially chooses whom He pleases for His mercy. Allah is the Lord of Mighty Grace.

ما يود الذين كفروا من أهل الكتاب ولا المشركين أن ينزل عليكم من خير من ربكم والله يختص برحمته من يشاء والله ذو الفضل العظيم

2:106. If We abrogate any verse or cause it to be forgotten, We will replace it with one better or similar. Do you not know that Allah is All-Capable of everything?

ما ننسخ من آية أو ننسها نأت بخير منها أو مثلها ألم تعلم أن الله على كل شيء قدير

2:107. Do you not know that the kingdom of the heavens and the earth belong to Allah and that there is none besides Him to protect or help you (but with His command)?

ألم تعلم أن الله له ملك السماوات والأرض وما لكم من دون الله من ولي ولا نصير

2:108. (O Muslims!) Do you wish to question your Messenger as Musa (Moses) was questioned before? So, whoever exchanges belief for disbelief has undoubtedly strayed from the right path.

أم تريدون أن تسألوا رسولكم كما سئل موسى من قبل ومن يتبدل الكفر بالإيمان فقد ضل سواء السبيل

2:109. Many of the People of the Book wish to turn you back into disbelievers after you have believed, out of envy in their souls, even after the truth has become clear to them. Excuse (them) and forbear until Allah issues His edict. Indeed, Allah is All-Capable of everything.

ود كثير من أهل الكتاب لو يردونكم من بعد إيمانكم كفارا حسدا من عند أنفسهم من بعد ما تبين لهم الحق فاعفوا واصفحوا حتى يأتي الله بأمره إن الله على كل شيء قدير

2:110. Establish the prayer and pay the alms-due. Whatever good you send ahead for yourselves, you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.

وأقيموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة وما تقدموا لأنفسكم من خير تجدوه عند الله إن الله بما تعملون بصير

2:111. They (i.e. the People of the Book also) say: ‘None shall enter Paradise except one who is Jew or a Christian.’ These are their false hopes. Say: ‘Produce your evidence if you are truthful.’

وقالوا لن يدخل الجنة إلا من كان هودا أو نصارى تلك أمانيهم قل هاتوا برهانكم إن كنتم صادقين

2:112. Nay, whosoever surrenders himself entirely to Allah and is excellent (in devotion), shall have his reward with his Lord. There shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.

بلى من أسلم وجهه لله وهو محسن فله أجره عند ربه ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:113. The Jews say: ‘The Christians stand on nothing,’ and the Christians say: ‘The Jews stand on nothing,’ though they all recite the (same) Book. Likewise, they (the polytheists) who do not have any (heavenly) knowledge make statements similar to what they say. Surely, Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning what they used to dispute.

وقالت اليهود ليست النصارى على شيء وقالت النصارى ليست اليهود على شيء وهم يتلون الكتاب كذلك قال الذين لا يعلمون مثل قولهم فالله يحكم بينهم يوم القيامة فيما كانوا فيه يختلفون

2:114. Who is a greater wrongdoer than one who prohibits His name from being celebrated in the mosques of Allah and strives to ruin them? Such people have no right to enter these (places) except with fear (in their hearts). There is a disgrace for them in this world and a great punishment for them in the Hereafter.

ومن أظلم ممن منع مساجد الله أن يذكر فيها اسمه وسعى في خرابها أولـئك ما كان لهم أن يدخلوها إلا خآئفين لهم في الدنيا خزي ولهم في الآخرة عذاب عظيم

2:115. To Allah belong the East and the West. So, whichever way you turn, there is the Face of Allah. Surely, Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing.

ولله المشرق والمغرب فأينما تولوا فثم وجه الله إن الله واسع عليم

2:116. They assert: ‘Allah has begotten a son.’ Glory be to Him! Instead, everything the heavens and the earth contain belongs to Him. All things (being His creatures) are devoutly obedient to Him.

وقالوا اتخذ الله ولدا سبحانه بل له ما في السماوات والأرض كل له قانتون

2:117. He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees (to originate) a thing, He only says to it, ‘Be!’ And it is.

بديع السماوات والأرض وإذا قضى أمرا فإنما يقول له كن فيكون

2:118. The ignorant say: ‘Why does Allah not speak to us, or why does any (miraculous) sign not come to us (directly)?’ People before them said the same thing: their hearts are all alike. However, We have (already) made our Signs clear enough for those who are firm (in their faith).

وقال الذين لا يعلمون لولا يكلمنا الله أو تأتينا آية كذلك قال الذين من قبلهم مثل قولهم تشابهت قلوبهم قد بينا الآيات لقوم يوقنون

2:119. (Esteemed Prophet!) Indeed, We have sent you with the truth as a Bearer of good news and as a Warner. You will not be questioned about the inmates of Hell.

إنا أرسلناك بالحق بشيرا ونذيرا ولا تسأل عن أصحاب الجحيم

2:120. Never will the Jews be pleased with you, nor the Christians, unless you follow their faith. Say: ‘Surely, the guidance of Allah is the only true guidance.’ If you were to follow their desires after the knowledge has come to you (from Allah), you would not have any guardian nor any helper (against the wrath of Allah).’

ولن ترضى عنك اليهود ولا النصارى حتى تتبع ملتهم قل إن هدى الله هو الهدى ولئن اتبعت أهواءهم بعد الذي جاءك من العلم ما لك من الله من ولي ولا نصير

2:121. Those to whom We have given the Book, who recite (and follow) it as is the right of its recitation, are the ones who genuinely believe in it. However, those who deny its truth shall be the real losers.

الذين آتيناهم الكتاب يتلونه حق تلاوته أولـئك يؤمنون به ومن يكفر به فأولـئك هم الخاسرون

2:122. O Children of Israel! Remember My blessing I bestowed upon you and favoured you over other nations (of that age).

يا بني إسرائيل اذكروا نعمتي التي أنعمت عليكم وأني فضلتكم على العالمين

2:123. Fear the Day when no soul shall compensate for another, neither shall any ransom be accepted from it, nor shall any intercession benefit it (without Allah’s permission), nor shall they be helped (against the command of Allah).

واتقوا يوما لا تجزي نفس عن نفس شيئا ولا يقبل منها عدل ولا تنفعها شفاعة ولا هم ينصرون

2:124. Remember when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tested him with certain commandments, which he fulfilled. He said: ‘I am going to make you the leader of humankind.’ He asked: ‘And from my descendants as well?’ Allah answered: ‘(Yes, but) My promise does not extend to the unjust.’

وإذ ابتلى إبراهيم ربه بكلمات فأتمهن قال إني جاعلك للناس إماما قال ومن ذريتي قال لا ينال عهدي الظالمين

2:125. (Remember) when We made this House (i.e. the Ka‘ba) a place of visitation for humankind and a sanctuary (for peace and security), saying: ‘Take the standing place of Ibrahim (Abraham) as a place of prayer.’ We enjoined Ibrahim and Isma‘il (Abraham and Ishmael), saying: ‘Purify My House for those who circulate it, who stay there in retreat, and who kneel and prostrate (in worship).’

وإذ جعلنا البيت مثابة للناس وأمنا واتخذوا من مقام إبراهيم مصلى وعهدنا إلى إبراهيم وإسماعيل أن طهرا بيتي للطائفين والعاكفين والركع السجود

2:126. (Recall) when Ibrahim (Abraham) prayed: ‘O my Lord, make this a land of peace and bestow plenty of produce upon its people, those among them who believe in Allah and the Last Day.’ (Allah) said: ‘And as for those who disbelieve, I will (also) grant them enjoyment for a short while and then subject them to the torment of the Fire. That is an evil destination.’

وإذ قال إبراهيم رب اجعل هـذا بلدا آمنا وارزق أهله من الثمرات من آمن منهم بالله واليوم الآخر قال ومن كفر فأمتعه قليلا ثم أضطره إلى عذاب النار وبئس المصير

2:127. As Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) raised the foundations of the House, (they prayed:) ‘O our Lord, accept (this) from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.’

وإذ يرفع إبراهيم القواعد من البيت وإسماعيل ربنا تقبل منا إنك أنت السميع العليم

2:128. ‘Our Lord! Make both of us submissive to You and (raise) from our descendants a nation submissive to You. Teach us our ways of worship and turn to us mercifully. Indeed, You are the Most-Relenting, the All-Merciful.

ربنا واجعلنا مسلمين لك ومن ذريتنا أمة مسلمة لك وأرنا مناسكنا وتب علينآ إنك أنت التواب الرحيم

2:129. Our Lord! And raise a Messenger to them from among them, who shall recite Your revelations to them, teach them the Book and Wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.’

ربنا وابعث فيهم رسولا منهم يتلو عليهم آياتك ويعلمهم الكتاب والحكمة ويزكيهم إنك أنت العزيز الحكيم

2:130. And who will ever renounce the faith of Ibrahim (Abraham) except one who fools himself? Indeed, We have chosen him in the (present) world, and most surely, he shall be among the righteous in the Hereafter.

ومن يرغب عن ملة إبراهيم إلا من سفه نفسه ولقد اصطفيناه في الدنيا وإنه في الآخرة لمن الصالحين

2:131. (Recall) when his Lord said to him: ‘Submit.’ He answered: ‘I have submitted to the Lord of all worlds.’

إذ قال له ربه أسلم قال أسلمت لرب العالمين

2:132. Moreover, Ibrahim (Abraham) enjoined this (faith) upon his children, and (so did) Ya‘qub (Jacob), saying: ‘My children, Allah has indeed chosen for you the (true) religion. Therefore, never die except as Muslims.’

ووصى بها إبراهيم بنيه ويعقوب يا بني إن الله اصطفى لكم الدين فلا تموتن إلا وأنتم مسلمون

2:133. Were you (Jews) present when death came upon Ya‘qub (Jacob), when he said to his sons: ‘What will you worship after me?’ They said: ‘We will worship your God and the God of your forefathers Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac): the One God, and to Him, do we submit.’

أم كنتم شهداء إذ حضر يعقوب الموت إذ قال لبنيه ما تعبدون من بعدي قالوا نعبد إلـهك وإلـه آبائك إبراهيم وإسماعيل وإسحق إلـها واحدا ونحن له مسلمون

2:134. It was a community that had already gone before. Whatever they earned belonged to them, and whatever you earn belongs to you. You shall not be questioned about their actions.

تلك أمة قد خلت لها ما كسبت ولكم ما كسبتم ولا تسألون عما كانوا يعملون

2:135. They say: ‘Become Jews or Christians, that you may be (rightly) guided.’ Say: ‘Instead, (we follow) the faith of Ibrahim (Abraham), the upright one. He was not among the polytheists.’

وقالوا كونوا هودا أو نصارى تهتدوا قل بل ملة إبراهيم حنيفا وما كان من المشركين

2:136. Say: ‘We believe in Allah and in what was revealed to us, and what was revealed to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma‘il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob) and the Tribes, and what Musa (Moses) and ‘Isa (Jesus) were given, and what was given to other Prophets by their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him, do we submit.’

قولوا آمنا بالله ومآ أنزل إلينا وما أنزل إلى إبراهيم وإسماعيل وإسحق ويعقوب والأسباط وما أوتي موسى وعيسى وما أوتي النبيون من ربهم لا نفرق بين أحد منهم ونحن له مسلمون

2:137. So if they believe as you believe in Him, they shall be surely guided, and if they turn away, they shall only be (steeped) in defiance and hostility. So Allah shall suffice you against them, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

فإن آمنوا بمثل ما آمنتم به فقد اهتدوا وإن تولوا فإنما هم في شقاق فسيكفيكهم الله وهو السميع العليم

2:138. The colouring of Allah, and who can give a better colour than Allah? Moreover, Him do we worship.

صبغة الله ومن أحسن من الله صبغة ونحن له عابدون

2:139. Say (to the Jews and Christians): ‘Would you dispute with us about Allah, whereas He is (not only) our Lord but your Lord (too)? Our deeds belong to us, and your deeds belong to you. And we devote ourselves sincerely to Him.

قل أتحآجوننا في الله وهو ربنا وربكم ولنا أعمالنا ولكم أعمالكم ونحن له مخلصون

2:140. (O People of the Book!) ‘Do you say that Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma‘il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob) and their sons and the Tribes were Jews or Christians?’ Ask them: ‘Who knows better, you or Allah?’ Who is more unjust than him who conceals the testimony that is with him (in the Book) from Allah? Allah is not negligent of what you do.

أم تقولون إن إبراهيم وإسماعيل وإسحـق ويعقوب والأسباط كانوا هودا أو نصارى قل أأنتم أعلم أم الله ومن أظلم ممن كتم شهادة عنده من الله وما الله بغافل عما تعملون

2:141. It was a community that had already gone before. Whatever they earned belonged to them, and whatever you earn belongs to you. You will not be questioned about what they used to do.

تلك أمة قد خلت لها ما كسبت ولكم ما كسبتم ولا تسألون عما كانوا يعملون

2:142. The foolish among the people will say (about the Muslims): ‘What has turned them away from the direction of prayer they were following before?’ Say: ‘The East and the West belong to Allah. He guides whomever He likes to the straight path.’

سيقول السفهاء من الناس ما ولاهم عن قبلتهم التي كانوا عليها قل لله المشرق والمغرب يهدي من يشاء إلى صراط مستقيم

2:143. Thus (O Muslims!) We have made you a just and moderate nation so that you may be witnesses for humankind and that the Messenger (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) may be a witness for you. Moreover, We appointed your former prayer direction (the Qibla) only to distinguish those who faithfully follow the Messenger from those who turn back on their heels. So, this (change of prayer direction) was a difficult test, except for those whom Allah had guided. However, Allah would not let your faith be in vain. Indeed, Allah is Most Kind (and) All-Merciful to humankind.

وكذلك جعلناكم أمة وسطا لتكونوا شهداء على الناس ويكون الرسول عليكم شهيدا وما جعلنا القبلة التي كنت عليها إلا لنعلم من يتبع الرسول ممن ينقلب على عقبيه وإن كانت لكبيرة إلا على الذين هدى الله وما كان الله ليضيع إيمانكم إن الله بالناس لرؤوف رحيم

2:144. (O Beloved Prophet!) Indeed, We have seen you turning your face towards heaven (during your prayer). So, We will surely turn you towards a prayer direction that pleases you. So turn your face towards the direction of the Sacred Mosque; wherever you (believers) may be, turn your faces towards it. Those given the Book surely know this is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not negligent of what they do.

قد نرى تقلب وجهك في السماء فلنولينك قبلة ترضاها فول وجهك شطر المسجد الحرام وحيث ما كنتم فولوا وجوهكم شطره وإن الذين أوتوا الكتاب ليعلمون أنه الحق من ربهم وما الله بغافل عما يعملون

2:145. So even if you bring every proof to those given the Book, they would not follow your prayer direction, nor would you follow their prayer direction; nor would any of their sects follow the prayer direction of others. And if you yield to their desires, after the knowledge that has come to you, you will indeed be one of the wrongdoers.

ولئن أتيت الذين أوتوا الكتاب بكل آية ما تبعوا قبلتك وما أنت بتابع قبلتهم وما بعضهم بتابع قبلة بعض ولئن اتبعت أهواءهم من بعد ما جاءك من العلم إنك إذا لمن الظالمين

2:146. Those to whom We have given the Book recognise him (i.e. the Prophet Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) as they recognise their sons. However, a group of them indeed conceals the truth while they know (very well).

الذين آتيناهم الكتاب يعرفونه كما يعرفون أبناءهم وإن فريقا منهم ليكتمون الحق وهم يعلمون

2:147. (This is) the truth from your Lord. So, do not be among those who doubt (the truth).

الحق من ربك فلا تكونن من الممترين

2:148. Everyone has a direction towards which he turns. So take the lead in all good works. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you all together. Indeed, Allah is All-Capable of everything.

ولكل وجهة هو موليها فاستبقوا الخيرات أين ما تكونوا يأت بكم الله جميعا إن الله على كل شيء قدير

2:149. So whichever path you set out on, turn your face towards the direction of the Sacred Mosque (at the time of prayer). And this is indeed the truth from your Lord. And Allah is not negligent of what you do.

ومن حيث خرجت فول وجهك شطر المسجد الحرام وإنه للحق من ربك وما الله بغافل عما تعملون

2:150. So, whichever path you set out on, turn your face towards the direction of the Sacred Mosque (at the time of prayer). And wherever you may be (O Muslims), turn your faces towards it, so that the people may have no argument against you, except the wrongdoers among them. Do not fear them, but fear Me, so that I may complete My favour on you and so you may be (rightly) guided.

ومن حيث خرجت فول وجهك شطر المسجد الحرام وحيث ما كنتم فولوا وجوهكم شطره لئلا يكون للناس عليكم حجة إلا الذين ظلموا منهم فلا تخشوهم واخشوني ولأتم نعمتي عليكم ولعلكم تهتدون

2:151. Thus, We have sent you a Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) from among yourselves, who recites Our revelations to you, purifies you, teaches you the Book and Wisdom and instructs you in (other) matters you did not know.

كما أرسلنا فيكم رسولا منكم يتلو عليكم آياتنا ويزكيكم ويعلمكم الكتاب والحكمة ويعلمكم ما لم تكونوا تعلمون

2:152. So remember Me; I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and never be ungrateful to Me.

فاذكروني أذكركم واشكروا لي ولا تكفرون

2:153. O believers! Seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا استعينوا بالصبر والصلاة إن الله مع الصابرين

2:154. And do not call those who were slain in the cause of Allah ‘dead’. Instead, they are alive, but you do not perceive (it).

ولا تقولوا لمن يقتل في سبيل الله أموات بل أحياء ولكن لا تشعرون

2:155. Moreover, We will most surely test you with something of fear and hunger and loss of wealth, lives and fruits. And give glad tidings to the patient,

ولنبلونكم بشيء من الخوف والجوع ونقص من الأموال والأنفس والثمرات وبشر الصابرين

2:156. those who, when a calamity befalls them, say: ‘Indeed, to Allah, we belong, and to Him, we shall return.’

الذين إذا أصابتهم مصيبة قالوا إنا لله وإنـا إليه راجعون

2:157. It is they who receive the blessings from their Lord and (His) mercy, and they are the ones who are rightly guided.

أولـئك عليهم صلوات من ربهم ورحمة وأولـئك هم المهتدون

2:158. Safa and Marwa are indeed among the symbols of Allah. So, whoever performs Hajj (Pilgrimage) or ‘Umra (minor pilgrimage) to the (Sacred) House, there shall be no blame on him if he circulates between the two. And whoever does a pious act of his own accord (would be rewarded), for Allah is certainly Most Appreciative, All-Knowing.

إن الصفا والمروة من شعآئر الله فمن حج البيت أو اعتمر فلا جناح عليه أن يطوف بهما ومن تطوع خيرا فإن الله شاكر عليم

2:159. Indeed, those who conceal the clear proofs and the guidance that We have revealed, after We have clarified it for the people in the Book, shall be cursed by Allah and condemned by the cursers,

إن الذين يكتمون ما أنزلنا من البينات والهدى من بعد ما بيناه للناس في الكتاب أولـئك يلعنهم الله ويلعنهم اللاعنون

2:160. except those who repent, make amends and declare the truth. I will certainly accept their repentance. And I am the Most Clement, the All-Merciful.

إلا الذين تابوا وأصلحوا وبينوا فأولـئك أتوب عليهم وأنا التواب الرحيم

2:161. Indeed, those who disbelieve and die as disbelievers are the ones on whom shall be the curse of Allah, the angels and all humankind.

إن الذين كفروا وماتوا وهم كفار أولئك عليهم لعنة الله والملآئكة والناس أجمعين

2:162. They will remain in it forever. Their punishment shall neither be lightened nor shall they be granted any respite.

خالدين فيها لا يخفف عنهم العذاب ولا هم ينظرون

2:163. And your God is (only) One God. There is no God except Him, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful.

وإلـهكم إله واحد لا إله إلا هو الرحمن الرحيم

2:164. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alternation of night and day; in the ships that sail upon the seas with cargoes beneficial to people; in the water which Allah sends down from the sky and with which He revives the earth after its death, and scatters therein all kinds of creatures; in the changing of the winds and in the clouds that are driven between the sky and the earth: Surely there are signs (of Allah’s Power) in all of these (things) for the people who understand.

إن في خلق السماوات والأرض واختلاف الليل والنهار والفلك التي تجري في البحر بما ينفع الناس وما أنزل الله من السماء من ماء فأحيا به الأرض بعد موتها وبث فيها من كل دآبة وتصريف الرياح والسحاب المسخر بين السماء والأرض لآيات لقوم يعقلون

2:165. Still, there are some who set up equals with Allah (in worship), loving them like the love of Allah, but the believers are more ardent in loving Allah. And if the wrongdoers could see (the horrors of the Hereafter) as they will see when they face the punishment, that power belongs to Allah. And that Allah is severe in punishment.

ومن الناس من يتخذ من دون الله أندادا يحبونهم كحب الله والذين آمنوا أشد حبا لله ولو يرى الذين ظلموا إذ يرون العذاب أن القوة لله جميعا وأن الله شديد العذاب

2:166. (Consider the Day) when those (leaders of misguidance) who were followed will disown the followers, when they face the punishment, and all their bonds (which now unite them) will break asunder.

إذ تبرأ الذين اتبعوا من الذين اتبعوا ورأوا العذاب وتقطعت بهم الأسباب

2:167. And when those (polytheists) who follow will say: ‘Had there been another turn (of worldly life) for us, we would disown them as they have disowned us now.’ Thus, Allah will show them their deeds as sources of regret for themselves. However, they shall never come out of the Fire.

وقال الذين اتبعوا لو أن لنا كرة فنتبرأ منهم كما تبرؤوا منا كذلك يريهم الله أعمالهم حسرات عليهم وما هم بخارجين من النار

2:168. O people! Eat from what is lawful and pure on the earth. And do not follow Satan’s footsteps, for he is your sworn enemy.

يا أيها الناس كلوا مما في الأرض حلالا طيبا ولا تتبعوا خطوات الشيطان إنه لكم عدو مبين

2:169. He only incites you to commit evil and indecency and that you attribute to Allah what you do not know.

إنما يأمركم بالسوء والفحشاء وأن تقولوا على الله ما لا تعلمون

2:170. Moreover, when they are told: ‘Follow what Allah has revealed,’ they say: ‘We will instead follow what we have found our fathers practising.’ Even though their fathers neither applied any reason (to understand the truth) nor were they guided.

وإذا قيل لهم اتبعوا ما أنزل الله قالوا بل نتبع ما ألفينا عليه آباءنا أولو كان آباؤهم لا يعقلون شيئا ولا يهتدون

2:171. And the parable of (inviting) the disbelievers (to guidance) is that of someone who calls on that which can hear nothing but a shout and a cry. Deaf, dumb and blind, they understand nothing.

ومثل الذين كفروا كمثل الذي ينعق بما لا يسمع إلا دعاء ونداء صم بكم عمي فهم لا يعقلون

2:172. O believers! Eat of the good things We have provided you, and be grateful to Allah if it is He Whom you worship.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا كلوا من طيبات ما رزقناكم واشكروا لله إن كنتم إياه تعبدون

2:173. He has only forbidden you carrion, blood, the flesh of swine and animals over which any name other than Allah’s has been invoked while slaughtering. But whoever is compelled by extreme necessity (to eat any of these), neither intending to disobey nor transgress, there shall be no sin upon him. Allah is indeed Most-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

إنما حرم عليكم الميتة والدم ولحم الخنزير وما أهل به لغير الله فمن اضطر غير باغ ولا عاد فلا إثم عليه إن الله غفور رحيم

2:174. Indeed, those who conceal any part of the Book Allah has revealed and sell it for a paltry gain shall swallow nothing but fire into their bellies. Allah shall neither speak to them on the Day of Resurrection nor purify them. And there is a painful punishment for them.

إن الذين يكتمون ما أنزل الله من الكتاب ويشترون به ثمنا قليلا أولـئك ما يأكلون في بطونهم إلا النار ولا يكلمهم الله يوم القيامة ولا يزكيهم ولهم عذاب أليم

2:175. They are the ones who bought error for guidance and punishment for pardon. What has made them patient to face the Fire?

أولـئك الذين اشتروا الضلالة بالهدى والعذاب بالمغفرة فمآ أصبرهم على النار

2:176. This is because Allah has revealed the Book with the truth. So those who differ about the Book are surely in extreme defiance.

ذلك بأن الله نزل الكتاب بالحق وإن الذين اختلفوا في الكتاب لفي شقاق بعيد

2:177. Righteousness is not only that you turn your faces to the east or the west. Instead, righteousness is (personified by) those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, the angels, the Book and the prophets, and who, for the love of Allah, give away (some of) their wealth to their (needy) relatives, to the orphans, to the poor, to the travellers, to the beggars and for the liberation of captives; and who establish the prayer and give the alms due. Moreover, those who fulfil their covenants when they pledge, and those who are patient in distress and adversity and at times of danger (or war) are the ones who are true (in belief and righteousness) and the ones who are God-conscious.

ليس البر أن تولوا وجوهكم قبل المشرق والمغرب ولـكن البر من آمن بالله واليوم الآخر والملآئكة والكتاب والنبيين وآتى المال على حبه ذوي القربى واليتامى والمساكين وابن السبيل والسآئلين وفي الرقاب وأقام الصلاة وآتى الزكاة والموفون بعهدهم إذا عاهدوا والصابرين في البأساء والضراء وحين البأس أولـئك الذين صدقوا وأولـئك هم المتقون

2:178. O believers! (The law of) retribution is prescribed for you in case of killing: a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave and a female for a female. However, if the offender is pardoned by the victim’s brother, let the follow-up (for the blood money) be honourable. And let the payment to him be in an excellent manner. That is a concession from your Lord and a mercy. And if anyone exceeds these limits, there shall be a painful punishment for him.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا كتب عليكم القصاص في القتلى الحر بالحر والعبد بالعبد والأنثى بالأنثى فمن عفي له من أخيه شيء فاتباع بالمعروف وأداء إليه بإحسان ذلك تخفيف من ربكم ورحمة فمن اعتدى بعد ذلك فله عذاب أليم

2:179. In (the law of) retribution, there is (a safeguard of) life for you, O possessors of intellect! So that you may become God-conscious.

ولكم في القصاص حياة يا أولي الألباب لعلكم تتقون

2:180. It is prescribed for you when death approaches one of you, and he leaves some property behind; he should make a bequest for his parents and relatives equitably. It is a duty incumbent on those who are God-conscious.

كتب عليكم إذا حضر أحدكم الموت إن ترك خيرا الوصية للوالدين والأقربين بالمعروف حقا على المتقين

2:181. If anyone alters the bequest after hearing it, its sin will only be on those who change it. Allah is undoubtedly All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

فمن بدله بعد ما سمعه فإنما إثمه على الذين يبدلونه إن الله سميع عليم

2:182. However, if anyone fears injustice or wrong on the part of a testator and brings about a fair settlement between the parties, there shall be no sin upon him. Indeed, Allah is Most Forgiving, All-Merciful.

فمن خاف من موص جنفا أو إثما فأصلح بينهم فلا إثم عليه إن الله غفور رحيم

2:183. O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you, as was prescribed for those before you, so perhaps you may become God-conscious.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا كتب عليكم الصيام كما كتب على الذين من قبلكم لعلكم تتقون

2:184. (Fast for) a fixed number of days. But whoever of you is ill or on a journey, then a (similar) number of other days later. Moreover, those who find it extremely difficult shall be liable to atonement by feeding a needy person. If anyone voluntarily performs a pious act, that is better for him. However, your fasting is better for you if you understand.

أياما معدودات فمن كان منكم مريضا أو على سفر فعدة من أيام أخر وعلى الذين يطيقونه فدية طعام مسكين فمن تطوع خيرا فهو خير له وأن تصوموا خير لكم إن كنتم تعلمون

2:185. Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed as guidance for humankind, with clear proofs of guidance and as the Criterion (to distinguish between right and wrong). So, let him among you who is present fast during this (month). And whoever is ill or on a journey, then (let him fast) a similar number of days later. Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire hardship for you. And He wants you to complete the prescribed number (of fasting days) and to glorify Allah for having guided you, so perhaps you may give thanks.

شهر رمضان الذي أنزل فيه القرآن هدى للناس وبينات من الهدى والفرقان فمن شهد منكم الشهر فليصمه ومن كان مريضا أو على سفر فعدة من أيام أخر يريد الله بكم اليسر ولا يريد بكم العسر ولتكملوا العدة ولتكبروا الله على ما هداكم ولعلكم تشكرون

2:186. (O Beloved Prophet!) When My servants ask you about Me, (tell them that) I am (most) near. I answer the supplicant’s call whenever he calls Me. So, let them respond to Me (with obedience) and believe in Me (firmly); perhaps they will be guided (in the right way).

وإذا سألك عبادي عني فإني قريب أجيب دعوة الداع إذا دعان فليستجيبوا لي وليؤمنوا بي لعلهم يرشدون

2:187. You are permitted to go to your wives during the nights of the fast. They are like garments to you, as you are like garments to them. Allah knew you were betraying yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and pardoned you. So now (you can) have intercourse with them and seek what Allah has ordained for you. And eat and drink until the white thread (of dawn) becomes distinct to you from the black thread (of the night). Then, complete the fast until nightfall. And do not consort with them while confined to a (devotional) retreat in the mosques. These are the bounds set by Allah. So do not approach them. Thus, Allah clarifies His revelations to people so they may become God-conscious.

أحل لكم ليلة الصيام الرفث إلى نسآئكم هن لباس لكم وأنتم لباس لهن علم الله أنكم كنتم تختانون أنفسكم فتاب عليكم وعفا عنكم فالآن باشروهن وابتغوا ما كتب الله لكم وكلوا واشربوا حتى يتبين لكم الخيط الأبيض من الخيط الأسود من الفجر ثم أتموا الصيام إلى الليل ولا تباشروهن وأنتم عاكفون في المساجد تلك حدود الله فلا تقربوها كذلك يبين الله آياته للناس لعلهم يتقون

2:188. And do not usurp one another’s wealth by unfair means, nor bribe the judges with it to consume a part of the people’s wealth sinfully, while you know (that it is immoral and unlawful to do so).

ولا تأكلوا أموالكم بينكم بالباطل وتدلوا بها إلى الحكام لتأكلوا فريقا من أموال الناس بالإثم وأنتم تعلمون

2:189. They ask you about the phases of the moon. Say: ‘These are signs for people to determine the time and (the month of) pilgrimage.’ It is not righteousness that you enter the houses from their backs (i.e. observing such meaningless customs). Instead, the righteous man is the one who is God-conscious. Enter your homes from their doors and be God-conscious, so perhaps you may prosper.

يسألونك عن الأهلة قل هي مواقيت للناس والحج وليس البر بأن تأتوا البيوت من ظهورها ولـكن البر من اتقى وأتوا البيوت من أبوابها واتقوا الله لعلكم تفلحون

2:190. Fight in the cause of Allah (only) those who wage war against you, but do not transgress (by attacking them first or exceeding the limits of just war). Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.

وقاتلوا في سبيل الله الذين يقاتلونكم ولا تعتدوا إن الله لا يحب المعتدين

2:191. And kill these (aggressing combatants) wherever you confront them, and expel them from where they drove you out. Of course, persecution is worse than killing. But do not fight them near the Sacred Mosque unless they attack you there. Then, if they attack you, kill them (in defensive fighting), for that is the proper requital of (such aggressing) disbelievers.

واقتلوهم حيث ثقفتموهم وأخرجوهم من حيث أخرجوكم والفتنة أشد من القتل ولا تقاتلوهم عند المسجد الحرام حتى يقاتلوكم فيه فإن قاتلوكم فاقتلوهم كذلك جزاء الكافرين

2:192. However, if they stop (their aggression), Allah is indeed Most-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

فإن انتهوا فإن الله غفور رحيم

2:193. Fight these (aggressors) until there is no more persecution, and the order of life becomes (secure) according to the command of Allah. However, if they stop (the persecution), let there be no hostility except against the aggressors.

وقاتلوهم حتى لا تكون فتنة ويكون الدين لله فإن انتهوا فلا عدوان إلا على الظالمين

2:194. (There is retribution in) a sacred month for (aggression in) a sacred month, and all sanctities are (under the law of) retribution. Therefore, if someone assails you, assail him in the manner in which he attacked you (i.e. the defensive response should be proportional to the offence). So be God-conscious, and know that Allah is with those who are God-conscious.

الشهر الحرام بالشهر الحرام والحرمات قصاص فمن اعتدى عليكم فاعتدوا عليه بمثل ما اعتدى عليكم واتقوا الله واعلموا أن الله مع المتقين

2:195. Give generously for the cause of Allah, and do not cast yourselves into destruction with your own hands and be excellent in virtuousness. Indeed, Allah loves the virtuously excellent.

وأنفقوا في سبيل الله ولا تلقوا بأيديكم إلى التهلكة وأحسنوا إن الله يحب المحسنين

2:196. Complete (the rituals of) pilgrimage (Hajj) and minor pilgrimage (‘Umra) for Allah’s sake. However, if you are prevented (on the way), then (make) such sacrificial offering as is feasible. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal reaches its destination. If any of you is sick or suffers from an ailment of the head, he must pay a ransom either by fasting, alms-giving, or offering a sacrifice. And when you are safe, those who want to enjoy combining the minor pilgrimage (‘Umra) with the major pilgrimage (Hajj), let them make the sacrificial offering as it is affordable. As for someone who cannot afford (the offering), let him fast for three days during the pilgrimage and seven when you return; that is ten days in total. That is for someone whose family does not dwell by the Holy Mosque. Be God-conscious and know that Allah is severe in retribution.

وأتموا الحج والعمرة لله فإن أحصرتم فما استيسر من الهدي ولا تحلقوا رؤوسكم حتى يبلغ الهدي محله فمن كان منكم مريضا أو به أذى من رأسه ففدية من صيام أو صدقة أو نسك فإذا أمنتم فمن تمتع بالعمرة إلى الحج فما استيسر من الهدي فمن لم يجد فصيام ثلاثة أيام في الحج وسبعة إذا رجعتم تلك عشرة كاملة ذلك لمن لم يكن أهله حاضري المسجد الحرام واتقوا الله واعلموا أن الله شديد العقاب

2:197. The pilgrimage is (performed in) the appointed months. Whoever intends Hajj in these months (should know that) there cannot be any sexual contact, vicious talk, misbehaviour or quarrelling during the pilgrimage. And whatever good you do, Allah is well aware of it. Take (necessary) provisions (for the journey). Indeed, the best provision is God-consciousness. Therefore, be conscious of Me, O people of sound understanding!

الحج أشهر معلومات فمن فرض فيهن الحج فلا رفث ولا فسوق ولا جدال في الحج وما تفعلوا من خير يعلمه الله وتزودوا فإن خير الزاد التقوى واتقون يا أولي الألباب

2:198. There is no sin upon you in seeking your Lord’s grace (by trading during the pilgrimage season). When you move out from ‘Arafat, remember Allah at the sacred monument (Muzdalifa). So remember Him as He has guided you. Before this (guidance), you were indeed among the astray.

ليس عليكم جناح أن تبتغوا فضلا من ربكم فإذا أفضتم من عرفات فاذكروا الله عند المشعر الحرام واذكروه كما هداكم وإن كنتم من قبله لمن الضآلين

2:199. Then, go forth, from where the people move out and seek Allah’s forgiveness. Indeed, Allah is Most-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

ثم أفيضوا من حيث أفاض الناس واستغفروا الله إن الله غفور رحيم

2:200. So when you have performed your (sacred) rites, remember Allah (at Mina) as you used to remember your forefathers (before Islam) or with a more passionate remembrance. And some people say: ‘Our Lord, give us in this world.’ For such, there will be no share in the Hereafter.

فإذا قضيتم مناسككم فاذكروا الله كذكركم آباءكم أو أشد ذكرا فمن الناس من يقول ربنا آتنا في الدنيا وما له في الآخرة من خلاق

2:201. And yet others among them say: ‘Our Lord, grant us excellence in this world and excellence in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.’

ومنهم من يقول ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة وقنا عذاب النار

2:202. These shall have a (tremendous) share (of reward) for what they have earned, and Allah is Swift in reckoning.

أولـئك لهم نصيب مما كسبوا والله سريع الحساب

2:203. Remember Allah in the appointed days. If anyone is in a hurry to depart after two days, there is no sin upon him, and whoever stays on, nor is there any sin upon him (either). This (dispensation) is for him who is God-conscious. Be God-conscious, and know that you shall be gathered to Him.

واذكروا الله في أيام معدودات فمن تعجل في يومين فلا إثم عليه ومن تأخر فلا إثم عليه لمن اتقى واتقوا الله واعلموا أنكم إليه تحشرون

2:204. Among the people, there may be someone whose views about worldly life seem impressive to you, and he holds Allah witness to what is in his heart, yet he is the most violent of opponents.

ومن الناس من يعجبك قوله في الحياة الدنيا ويشهد الله على ما في قلبه وهو ألد الخصام

2:205. And if he turns away, he tries to cause corruption and disorder in the land, and he ruins crops and livestock. And Allah does not like corruption.

وإذا تولى سعى في الأرض ليفسد فيها ويهلك الحرث والنسل والله لا يحب الفساد

2:206. When it is said to him: ‘Be God-conscious’, his arrogance leads him to (more) sins. So, Hell is sufficient for him. It is indeed an evil abode.

وإذا قيل له اتق الله أخذته العزة بالإثم فحسبه جهنم ولبئس المهاد

2:207. Moreover, among the people, there may be someone who sells his life seeking Allah’s pleasure, and Allah is Most Kind to (His) servants.

ومن الناس من يشري نفسه ابتغاء مرضات الله والله رؤوف بالعباد

2:208. O believers! Submit all of you to Allah, and do not follow in Satan’s footsteps. He is indeed your manifest enemy.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا ادخلوا في السلم كآفة ولا تتبعوا خطوات الشيطان إنه لكم عدو مبين

2:209. If you stumble after clear proofs have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

فإن زللتم من بعد ما جاءتكم البينات فاعلموا أن الله عزيز حكيم

2:210. Are they waiting for Allah (Himself) to come to them in the shades of the clouds, together with the angels, for the matter to be settled (at once)? And to Allah, all matters will be returned.

هل ينظرون إلا أن يأتيهم الله في ظلل من الغمام والملآئكة وقضي الأمر وإلى الله ترجع الأمور

2:211. Ask the Children of Israel how many clear signs We gave them. If anyone tampers with Allah’s blessing after it has reached him (then he should know that) Allah is indeed severe in retribution.

سل بني إسرائيل كم آتيناهم من آية بينة ومن يبدل نعمة الله من بعد ما جاءته فإن الله شديد العقاب

2:212. The worldly life has been made to seem glamorous for the disbelievers. They ridicule the believers, but those who are God-conscious shall be above them on the Day of Resurrection. Allah provides (His blessings) for whomever He wishes without measure (or without reckoning).

زين للذين كفروا الحياة الدنيا ويسخرون من الذين آمنوا والذين اتقوا فوقهم يوم القيامة والله يرزق من يشاء بغير حساب

2:213. Humankind was once a single community (of believers before they went astray). Then Allah sent the prophets as bearers of good news and as warners. He sent down with them the Book with the truth so that it may judge between the people concerning their disagreements. None differed in it except those who had been given it despite the clear proofs that had come to them. It was just out of rivalry between them. Then, Allah guided, by His will, those who believed in the truth regarding what they differed. Allah guides whomever He wishes to the straight path.

كان الناس أمة واحدة فبعث الله النبيين مبشرين ومنذرين وأنزل معهم الكتاب بالحق ليحكم بين الناس فيما اختلفوا فيه وما اختلف فيه إلا الذين أوتوه من بعد ما جاءتهم البينات بغيا بينهم فهدى الله الذين آمنوا لما اختلفوا فيه من الحق بإذنه والله يهدي من يشاء إلى صراط مستقيم

2:214. (O believers!) Do you suppose that you shall enter Paradise, though the like of that (suffering) has not yet come to you, which was endured by those who passed away before you? Affliction and adversity befell them, and they were so (severely) shaken that even the messenger and the believers with him said: ‘When will Allah’s help arrive?’ Indeed, Allah’s help is ever near.

أم حسبتم أن تدخلوا الجنة ولما يأتكم مثل الذين خلوا من قبلكم مستهم البأساء والضراء وزلزلوا حتى يقول الرسول والذين آمنوا معه متى نصر الله ألا إن نصر الله قريب

2:215. (O Prophet!) They ask you what they should spend. Say: ‘Whatever (wealth) you spend in charity, let it be for parents, close relatives, orphans, the needy and the traveller.’ And whatever good (act) you perform, Allah is indeed All-Knowing.

يسألونك ماذا ينفقون قل ما أنفقتم من خير فللوالدين والأقربين واليتامى والمساكين وابن السبيل وما تفعلوا من خير فإن الله به عليم

2:216. Fighting (in defence) has (now) been prescribed for you, though it is an object of dislike to you. However, you may hate a thing while it is good for you, and you may love a thing while it is bad for you. Allah knows, and you do not know.

كتب عليكم القتال وهو كره لكم وعسى أن تكرهوا شيئا وهو خير لكم وعسى أن تحبوا شيئا وهو شر لكم والله يعلم وأنتم لا تعلمون

2:217. (O Prophet!) They ask you about fighting in the sacred month. Say fighting in it is a grave offence, but hindering (others) from the path of Allah, disbelieving in Him, preventing (the worshippers from access to) the Holy Mosque and expelling its people from it are far greater (offences) in the sight of Allah. And persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease fighting you until they turn you away from your religion if they can. But whoever from you turns away from his religion and dies as a disbeliever—they are the ones whose (previous) works (of devotion) shall come to nothing in this world and the Hereafter. They shall be the inhabitants of the Fire, remaining in it forever.

يسألونك عن الشهر الحرام قتال فيه قل قتال فيه كبير وصد عن سبيل الله وكفر به والمسجد الحرام وإخراج أهله منه أكبر عند الله والفتنة أكبر من القتل ولا يزالون يقاتلونكم حتى يردوكم عن دينكم إن استطاعوا ومن يرتدد منكم عن دينه فيمت وهو كافر فأولـئك حبطت أعمالهم في الدنيا والآخرة وأولـئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

2:218. Those who have believed and those who have migrated (because of persecution) and have striven hard for Allah’s cause, it is they who shall expect Allah’s Mercy, and Allah is Most Forgiving, All-Merciful.

إن الذين آمنوا والذين هاجروا وجاهدوا في سبيل الله أولـئك يرجون رحمت الله والله غفور رحيم

2:219. They ask you about drinking (wine) and gambling. Say: ‘There is a great sin in both, although they have some means of profit for the people, and their sin is far greater than their profit.’ And they (also) ask you what they should spend. Say: ‘All that is surplus’. Thus, Allah clarifies His revelations to you, so perhaps you may reflect,

يسألونك عن الخمر والميسر قل فيهما إثم كبير ومنافع للناس وإثمهمآ أكبر من نفعهما ويسألونك ماذا ينفقون قل العفو كذلك يبين الله لكم الآيات لعلكم تتفكرون

2:220. upon this world and the Hereafter. They ask you about orphans. Say: ‘(Making an effort for) improving their condition is best. So, if you intermingle with them (by becoming their partners), they are your brothers. Allah knows the one who is corrupt from the one who reforms. Had Allah willed, He would have put you in hardship. Indeed, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.’

في الدنيا والآخرة ويسألونك عن اليتامى قل إصلاح لهم خير وإن تخالطوهم فإخوانكم والله يعلم المفسد من المصلح ولو شاء الله لأعنتكم إن الله عزيز حكيم

2:221. Do not marry idolatrous women unless they believe. A believing slave girl is better than an idolatress, although she may please you. Do not wed (your daughters with) idolaters unless they believe. A believing slave is better than an idolater, although he may please you. They invite (others) to the Fire, but Allah invites (them) to Paradise and forgiveness by His Will. He clarifies His revelations for the people so that they may be mindful of advice.

ولا تنكحوا المشركات حتى يؤمن ولأمة مؤمنة خير من مشركة ولو أعجبتكم ولا تنكحوا المشركين حتى يؤمنوا ولعبد مؤمن خير من مشرك ولو أعجبكم أولـئك يدعون إلى النار والله يدعو إلى الجنة والمغفرة بإذنه ويبين آياته للناس لعلهم يتذكرون

2:222. They ask you about (intercourse during) menstruation. Say: ‘It is hurtful.’ So, keep away from (your) wives during (their) menstrual periods, and do not approach them until they are (again) clean. And when they become clean, you may approach them as Allah has commanded you. Indeed, Allah loves those who strive for repentance. And He loves those who strive to purify themselves.

ويسألونك عن المحيض قل هو أذى فاعتزلوا النساء في المحيض ولا تقربوهن حتى يطهرن فإذا تطهرن فأتوهن من حيث أمركم الله إن الله يحب التوابين ويحب المتطهرين

2:223. Your wives are (like) your fields; go to your fields whenever you like. And send ahead (good deeds) for your souls and be God-conscious. Bear in mind that you shall meet Him. Give glad tidings to the believers.

نسآؤكم حرث لكم فأتوا حرثكم أنى شئتم وقدموا لأنفسكم واتقوا الله واعلموا أنكم ملاقوه وبشر المؤمنين

2:224. (O believers!) Do not make (the name of) Allah a hindrance through your oaths from being pious and God-conscious and from making peace between people. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

ولا تجعلوا الله عرضة لأيمانكم أن تبروا وتتقوا وتصلحوا بين الناس والله سميع عليم

2:225. Allah shall not hold you accountable for what is uttered carelessly in your oaths. But He shall call you to account for what your hearts have intended. Allah is Most-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.

لا يؤاخذكم الله باللغو في أيمانكم ولكن يؤاخذكم بما كسبت قلوبكم والله غفور حليم

2:226. For those who swear to refrain from their wives (in having sexual relations), there shall be a waiting period of four months. So, if (during this period) they return (to their relations), Allah is Most-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

للذين يؤلون من نسآئهم تربص أربعة أشهر فإن فآؤوا فإن الله غفور رحيم

2:227. But if they are determined to divorce, Allah is indeed All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

وإن عزموا الطلاق فإن الله سميع عليم

2:228. Divorced women shall wait, keeping themselves (away) from men, for three menstrual cycles. It is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. Their husbands have a greater right to take them back (into conjugal relation) during this period, provided they (both) desire reconciliation. The wives shall (with justice) have rights similar to the obligations upon them, following honourable norms. Men (i.e. their ex-husbands) have a degree (of responsibility) over them (in the matter of reconciliation). Allah is All-Mighty, Most-Wise (to decide their future).

والمطلقات يتربصن بأنفسهن ثلاثة قروء ولا يحل لهن أن يكتمن ما خلق الله في أرحامهن إن كن يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر وبعولتهن أحق بردهن في ذلك إن أرادوا إصلاحا ولهن مثل الذي عليهن بالمعروف وللرجال عليهن درجة والله عزيز حكيم

2:229. Divorce is (revocable only) two times, then (let there be either) an honourable retention or an excellent release. Moreover, it is not lawful for you to take back anything from what you have given them except where both fear that they may not maintain the bounds set by Allah. So, if you (the arbitrators or the judges) fear that they may not maintain the bounds set by Allah, there shall be no sin upon either of them if she opts to give something for her release. These are the bounds set by Allah, so do not transgress them. Whoever transgresses the bounds of Allah, it is they who are the wrongdoers.

الطلاق مرتان فإمساك بمعروف أو تسريح بإحسان ولا يحل لكم أن تأخذوا مما آتيتموهن شيئا إلا أن يخافا ألا يقيما حدود الله فإن خفتم ألا يقيما حدود الله فلا جناح عليهما فيما افتدت به تلك حدود الله فلا تعتدوها ومن يتعد حدود الله فأولـئك هم الظالمون

2:230. If he divorces his wife (for the third time), she will not be lawful for him until she marries a husband other than him. If he (the latter also) divorces her, in that case, there shall be no offence for either of them to return to one another—if they think that they can (now) maintain the bounds of Allah. These are Allah’s bounds, which He clarifies for those who understand.

فإن طلقها فلا تحل له من بعد حتى تنكح زوجا غيره فإن طلقها فلا جناح عليهما أن يتراجعا إن ظنا أن يقيما حدود الله وتلك حدود الله يبينها لقوم يعلمون

2:231. When you divorce women, and they have reached the end of their waiting period, either retain them honourably or let them go honourably. But do not retain them to cause (them) harm and to commit aggression (against them). Whoever does that, certainly wrongs his soul. Do not take Allah’s revelations in mockery. Remember Allah’s blessings upon you and what He has sent down of the Book and Wisdom, advising you thereby. Be God-conscious, and know that Allah is All-Knowing of everything.

وإذا طلقتم النساء فبلغن أجلهن فأمسكوهن بمعروف أو سرحوهن بمعروف ولا تمسكوهن ضرارا لتعتدوا ومن يفعل ذلك فقد ظلم نفسه ولا تتخذوا آيات الله هزوا واذكروا نعمت الله عليكم وما أنزل عليكم من الكتاب والحكمة يعظكم به واتقوا الله واعلموا أن الله بكل شيء عليم

2:232. When you divorce women, and they have reached the end of their waiting period, do not prevent them from remarrying their (former) husbands if they have consented to each other. That is advised to those among you who believe in Allah and the Last Day. That will be more decent and purer for you. Allah knows, and you do not know.

وإذا طلقتم النساء فبلغن أجلهن فلا تعضلوهن أن ينكحن أزواجهن إذا تراضوا بينهم بالمعروف ذلك يوعظ به من كان منكم يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر ذلكم أزكى لكم وأطهر والله يعلم وأنتم لا تعلمون

2:233. Mothers shall suckle their infants for two full years. That is for the one who wishes to complete the suckling. The child’s father shall be responsible for their maintenance and clothing (during that period) in a reasonable manner. No soul will be charged with more than it can bear. Neither the mother shall be made to suffer harm on her child’s account nor the father on account of his child. And the father’s heirs are under similar obligations. If, after consultation, they choose by mutual consent to wean the child, there will be no sin upon them. Nor shall it be any sin upon you if you prefer to engage a wet nurse for your children, provided you pay her what you promised, according to fair terms. Be God-conscious, and know Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.

والوالدات يرضعن أولادهن حولين كاملين لمن أراد أن يتم الرضاعة وعلى المولود له رزقهن وكسوتهن بالمعروف لا تكلف نفس إلا وسعها لا تضآر والدة بولدها ولا مولود له بولده وعلى الوارث مثل ذلك فإن أرادا فصالا عن تراض منهما وتشاور فلا جناح عليهما وإن أردتم أن تسترضعوا أولادكم فلا جناح عليكم إذا سلمتم مآ آتيتم بالمعروف واتقوا الله واعلموا أن الله بما تعملون بصير

2:234. As for those among you who die leaving widows behind, they (i.e. the widows) shall wait by themselves for four months and ten days (after their husband’s death). When they have reached the end of their waiting period, you are not accountable for what they reasonably decide for themselves. Allah is All-Knowing of what you do.

والذين يتوفون منكم ويذرون أزواجا يتربصن بأنفسهن أربعة أشهر وعشرا فإذا بلغن أجلهن فلا جناح عليكم فيما فعلن في أنفسهن بالمعروف والله بما تعملون خبير

2:235. There is no sin upon you in giving such women a hint of a marriage proposal (during the waiting term) or what you may secretly cherish in your hearts. Allah knows that you will be thinking of (proposing to) them. But do not make a secret arrangement with them unless you speak (to them) honourably. Do not confirm the marriage tie until the prescribed term reaches its end. Be aware that Allah knows what is in your hearts, so beware of Him, and know that Allah is Most-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.

ولا جناح عليكم فيما عرضتم به من خطبة النساء أو أكننتم في أنفسكم علم الله أنكم ستذكرونهن ولـكن لا تواعدوهن سرا إلا أن تقولوا قولا معروفا ولا تعزموا عقدة النكاح حتى يبلغ الكتاب أجله واعلموا أن الله يعلم ما في أنفسكم فاحذروه واعلموا أن الله غفور حليم

2:236. There is no sin upon you if you divorce your wives while you have not touched them (by consummating the marriage) or settled a dowry for them. (Even if the dowry is not fixed) yet provide for them reasonably: the wealthy according to his means and the poor man according to his capacity, with honourable sustenance. (It is) an obligation on the virtuous.

لا جناح عليكم إن طلقتم النساء ما لم تمسوهن أو تفرضوا لهن فريضة ومتعوهن على الموسع قدره وعلى المقتر قدره متاعا بالمعروف حقا على المحسنين

2:237. And if you divorce them before you have touched them (to consummate the marriage), but after you have fixed the dowry for them, (pay) half of what you have previously fixed, unless they waive (their right), or unless the one who holds the marriage tie waives (his right). However, waiving your right (O husbands) is nearer to God-consciousness. So, do not forget generosity towards one another (even in these moments of stress). Indeed, Allah is All-Seeing what you do.

وإن طلقتموهن من قبل أن تمسوهن وقد فرضتم لهن فريضة فنصف ما فرضتم إلا أن يعفون أو يعفو الذي بيده عقدة النكاح وأن تعفوا أقرب للتقوى ولا تنسوا الفضل بينكم إن الله بما تعملون بصير

2:238. Be (constantly) watchful of your prayers, and (especially) the middle prayer, and stand before Allah with all devotion.

حافظوا على الصلوات والصلاة الوسطى وقوموا لله قانتين

2:239. When you fear (danger), pray on foot or while riding, and when you are safe again, remember Allah, as He has taught you what you did not know.

فإن خفتم فرجالا أو ركبانا فإذا أمنتم فاذكروا الله كما علمكم ما لم تكونوا تعلمون

2:240. Those of you who (are about to) die leaving widows behind shall bequeath for their wives, providing (them) a year’s maintenance without causing them to leave their homes. However, if they leave (of their own accord), you are not accountable for what they decide for themselves according to reasonable norms. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

والذين يتوفون منكم ويذرون أزواجا وصية لأزواجهم متاعا إلى الحول غير إخراج فإن خرجن فلا جناح عليكم في ما فعلن في أنفسهن من معروف والله عزيز حكيم

2:241. For divorced women, there shall (also) be a provision according to honourable norms. (This is) an obligation on the God-conscious.

وللمطلقات متاع بالمعروف حقا على المتقين

2:242. Thus does Allah clarify His revelations to you so that you may understand (the laws and norms).

كذلك يبين الله لكم آياته لعلكم تعقلون

2:243. Have you not seen those who left their homelands fearing death, and they were in thousands? Allah said to them: ‘Die’ (and they died). Then He revived them. Indeed, Allah is Gracious to humankind, but most people are not grateful.

ألم تر إلى الذين خرجوا من ديارهم وهم ألوف حذر الموت فقال لهم الله موتوا ثم أحياهم إن الله لذو فضل على الناس ولـكن أكثر الناس لا يشكرون

2:244. So fight in the way of Allah, and know that Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

وقاتلوا في سبيل الله واعلموا أن الله سميع عليم

2:245. Who shall lend Allah a generous loan which He may multiply for him manifold? And Allah seizes and expands (the means of life), and to Him shall you be returned.

من ذا الذي يقرض الله قرضا حسنا فيضاعفه له أضعافا كثيرة والله يقبض ويبسط وإليه ترجعون

2:246. Have you not heard of the leaders of the Israelites after Musa (Moses), when they said to their prophet: ‘Appoint a king for us, so that we may fight in the way of Allah (under his command).’ He said (to them): ‘May it not be that! Were the fighting prescribed for you, you would not fight’. They said: ‘Why should we not fight in the way of Allah when we have been expelled from our homelands and separated from our children?’ But when fighting was prescribed for them, they turned back except a few among them. Allah is All-Knowing of the wrongdoers.

ألم تر إلى الملإ من بني إسرائيل من بعد موسى إذ قالوا لنبي لهم ابعث لنا ملكا نقاتل في سبيل الله قال هل عسيتم إن كتب عليكم القتال ألا تقاتلوا قالوا وما لنا ألا نقاتل في سبيل الله وقد أخرجنا من ديارنا وأبنآئنا فلما كتب عليهم القتال تولوا إلا قليلا منهم والله عليم بالظالمين

2:247. Their prophet said to them: ‘Allah has appointed Talut (Saul) to be your king.’ They said: ‘How can he have kingship over us when we have a greater right to kingship than him, as he has not been given plenty of wealth?’ He said: ‘Indeed Allah has chosen him over you and greatly increased him in knowledge and physique. Allah gives His kingdom to whom He wills. Allah is Magnanimous, All-Knowing.’

وقال لهم نبيهم إن الله قد بعث لكم طالوت ملكا قالوا أنى يكون له الملك علينا ونحن أحق بالملك منه ولم يؤت سعة من المال قال إن الله اصطفاه عليكم وزاده بسطة في العلم والجسم والله يؤتي ملكه من يشاء والله واسع عليم

2:248. Their prophet said to them: ‘Indeed, the sign of his kingship will be that the Ark (of the Covenant) will come to you. There will be in it (the gift of) tranquillity from your Lord and the relics left behind by the House of Musa (Moses) and the House of Harun (Aaron). The angels will be carrying it. Indeed, there is a sign in that for you, if you are true believers.’

وقال لهم نبيهم إن آية ملكه أن يأتيكم التابوت فيه سكينة من ربكم وبقية مما ترك آل موسى وآل هارون تحمله الملآئكة إن في ذلك لآية لكم إن كنتم مؤمنين

2:249. So, when Talut (Saul) set out with the troops, he said: ‘Allah will indeed test you with a river. Anyone who drinks from it will not belong to me (i.e. he shall cease to be my soldier). And whoever does not taste it will belong to me, except he who scoops up just one handful (he will be excused).’ But they all drank from it, except a few of them. So, when he and the (remaining) believers with him crossed it (i.e. the river), they said: ‘We have no strength today against Jalut (Goliath) and his troops.’ Those (believers) who were confident that they would meet Allah (on the Day of Judgement) said: ‘How often a small faction has overcome a large faction by Allah’s will! And Allah is with the patient.’

فلما فصل طالوت بالجنود قال إن الله مبتليكم بنهر فمن شرب منه فليس مني ومن لم يطعمه فإنه مني إلا من اغترف غرفة بيده فشربوا منه إلا قليلا منهم فلما جاوزه هو والذين آمنوا معه قالوا لا طاقة لنا اليوم بجالوت وجنوده قال الذين يظنون أنهم ملاقو الله كم من فئة قليلة غلبت فئة كثيرة بإذن الله والله مع الصابرين

2:250. So when they advanced to encounter Jalut (Goliath) and his troops, they said: ‘O our Lord, fill our hearts with patience, make our feet steady and help us against the disbelieving people.’

ولما برزوا لجالوت وجنوده قالوا ربنا أفرغ علينا صبرا وثبت أقدامنا وانصرنا على القوم الكافرين

2:251. So they defeated them (i.e. the army of Goliath) by Allah’s will. Dawud (David) killed Jalut (Goliath), and Allah gave him the kingdom and wisdom and taught him whatever He pleased. Were it not for Allah’s repelling people, some by the means of others, the earth would surely have been corrupted. However, Allah is Gracious to (the creatures of) all worlds.

فهزموهم بإذن الله وقتل داود جالوت وآتاه الله الملك والحكمة وعلمه مما يشاء ولولا دفع الله الناس بعضهم ببعض لفسدت الأرض ولـكن الله ذو فضل على العالمين

2:252. (O Prophet Muhammad!) These are the revelations of Allah, which We recite to you with the truth. And you are indeed among the messengers.

تلك آيات الله نتلوها عليك بالحق وإنك لمن المرسلين

2:253. Those are the Messengers—We have honoured some above others. Among them is the one to whom Allah spoke (directly), and He raised some of them in ranks. And We gave ‘Isa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), clear signs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. Had Allah willed, those who succeeded them would not have fought one another after the clear proofs had come to them. But they differed (between themselves): among them were some who believed, and among them were others who disbelieved. Had Allah willed, they would not have fought (among themselves). However, Allah does whatever He wills.

تلك الرسل فضلنا بعضهم على بعض منهم من كلم الله ورفع بعضهم درجات وآتينا عيسى ابن مريم البينات وأيدناه بروح القدس ولو شاء الله ما اقتتل الذين من بعدهم من بعد ما جاءتهم البينات ولـكن اختلفوا فمنهم من آمن ومنهم من كفر ولو شاء الله ما اقتتلوا ولـكن الله يفعل ما يريد

2:254. O believers! Spend from what we have provided you before a day arrives when there shall be neither trading, nor friendship, nor intercession. And the disbelievers—they are the wrongdoers.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا أنفقوا مما رزقناكم من قبل أن يأتي يوم لا بيع فيه ولا خلة ولا شفاعة والكافرون هم الظالمون

2:255. Allah! There is no god except Him, the Ever-Living, the All-Sustainer. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot comprehend anything of His knowledge except what He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and it does not tire Him to preserve them both. He is the All-Exalted, the All-Supreme.

الله لا إلـه إلا هو الحي القيوم لا تأخذه سنة ولا نوم له ما في السماوات وما في الأرض من ذا الذي يشفع عنده إلا بإذنه يعلم ما بين أيديهم وما خلفهم ولا يحيطون بشيء من علمه إلا بما شاء وسع كرسيه السماوات والأرض ولا يؤوده حفظهما وهو العلي العظيم

2:256. There is no compulsion in religion. True guidance has become distinct from error. So, the one who renounces false gods and believes in Allah has grasped the firmest handhold. It is not breakable, and Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

لا إكراه في الدين قد تبين الرشد من الغي فمن يكفر بالطاغوت ويؤمن بالله فقد استمسك بالعروة الوثقى لا انفصام لها والله سميع عليم

2:257. Allah is the Guardian of the believers. He brings them out of darkness into light. As for the disbelievers, their guardians are the idols. They bring them out of light into darkness. They are the inhabitants of the Fire. They shall remain in it forever.

الله ولي الذين آمنوا يخرجهم من الظلمات إلى النور والذين كفروا أوليآؤهم الطاغوت يخرجونهم من النور إلى الظلمات أولـئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

2:258. (O Prophet!) Have you not heard (the account) of the one who argued with Ibrahim (Abraham) about his Lord because Allah had given him the kingdom? When Ibrahim (Abraham) said (to Namrud): ‘My Lord is the One Who gives life and causes death.’ He (Namrud) replied: ‘I (too) give life and cause death.’ Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘Indeed, Allah brings the sun from the east, so you bring it from the west.’ So, the faithless one became confounded. And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.

ألم تر إلى الذي حآج إبراهيم في ربه أن آتاه الله الملك إذ قال إبراهيم ربي الذي يحيـي ويميت قال أنا أحيـي وأميت قال إبراهيم فإن الله يأتي بالشمس من المشرق فأت بها من المغرب فبهت الذي كفر والله لا يهدي القوم الظالمين

2:259. Or likewise, (the account of) the one who passed by a town and it had fallen into ruins? He (‘Uzayr [Ezra]) said: ‘How will Allah revive this after its death?’ So Allah caused him to die for a hundred years, and then He raised him to life. He asked: ‘How long have you remained (in this state)?’ He said: ‘I have remained a day or a part of a day.’ Allah said: ‘No! You have remained (like this for) a hundred years. Look at your food and drink; it has not changed with time. (Now) look at your donkey (how it is reduced to bones). (This is) so that We may make you a sign for the people. (Now) observe the bones—how We bring them together and then clothe them with flesh.’ When it became evident to him, he said: ‘I know (now) that Allah is All-Capable of everything.’

أو كالذي مر على قرية وهي خاوية على عروشها قال أنى يحيـي هـذه الله بعد موتها فأماته الله مئة عام ثم بعثه قال كم لبثت قال لبثت يوما أو بعض يوم قال بل لبثت مئة عام فانظر إلى طعامك وشرابك لم يتسنه وانظر إلى حمارك ولنجعلك آية للناس وانظر إلى العظام كيف ننشزها ثم نكسوها لحما فلما تبين له قال أعلم أن الله على كل شيء قدير

2:260. And (recall) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘My Lord! Show me how You revive the dead.’ Allah asked: ‘Do you not believe?’ He said: ‘Yes, but for my heart to be content.’ Allah said: ‘Take four birds, train them to come back to you and then (cut their bodies to pieces and) scatter their parts on every mountain, and then call them—they will come hastening to you. And know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.’

وإذ قال إبراهيم رب أرني كيف تحيـي الموتى قال أولم تؤمن قال بلى ولـكن ليطمئن قلبي قال فخذ أربعة من الطير فصرهن إليك ثم اجعل على كل جبل منهن جزءا ثم ادعهن يأتينك سعيا واعلم أن الله عزيز حكيم

2:261. The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain (of wheat or corn), which grows into seven ears; in each ear, there are a hundred grains. Allah multiplies for whomever He wills. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.

مثل الذين ينفقون أموالهم في سبيل الله كمثل حبة أنبتت سبع سنابل في كل سنبلة مئة حبة والله يضاعف لمن يشاء والله واسع عليم

2:262. Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and then do not follow up what they have spent with reproaches and insults shall have their reward with their Lord. There shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.

الذين ينفقون أموالهم في سبيل الله ثم لا يتبعون ما أنفقوا منا ولا أذى لهم أجرهم عند ربهم ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:263. Kind words and forgiveness are better than a charitable deed followed by a hurtful act. Allah is All-Sufficient, All-Forbearing.

قول معروف ومغفرة خير من صدقة يتبعهآ أذى والله غني حليم

2:264. O believers! Do not render your charities void by reproaches and hurtful words and deeds; like someone who spends his wealth only to be seen by people, not believing in Allah and the Last Day. His example is that of a smooth rock covered with soil; heavy rain falls upon it and leaves it barren. They shall not be able to gain anything of what they have earned. Allah does not guide such disbelieving people.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا لا تبطلوا صدقاتكم بالمن والأذى كالذي ينفق ماله رئاء الناس ولا يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فمثله كمثل صفوان عليه تراب فأصابه وابل فتركه صلدا لا يقدرون على شيء مما كسبوا والله لا يهدي القوم الكافرين

2:265. And the example of those who spend their wealth seeking Allah’s pleasure and reassuring themselves (in their belief) is that of a garden on a hill-side—if heavy rain falls upon it, it yields up its fruits twofold; even if no rain falls upon it, (it is watered by) the dew. Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.

ومثل الذين ينفقون أموالهم ابتغاء مرضات الله وتثبيتا من أنفسهم كمثل جنة بربوة أصابها وابل فآتت أكلها ضعفين فإن لم يصبها وابل فطل والله بما تعملون بصير

2:266. Would anyone of you like to have a garden of palm trees and grapevines with streams flowing beneath it, with all kinds of fruit for him therein, and old age overtakes him while he has weak offspring, then a fiery hurricane strikes it and burns it down? In this way, Allah clarifies His communications for you so that you may reflect.

أيود أحدكم أن تكون له جنة من نخيل وأعناب تجري من تحتها الأنهار له فيها من كل الثمرات وأصابه الكبر وله ذرية ضعفاء فأصابها إعصار فيه نار فاحترقت كذلك يبين الله لكم الآيات لعلكم تتفكرون

2:267. O believers! Spend from the good things you have earned (lawfully) and from what We have produced for you from the earth, and do not intend to give the bad part of it as charity, which you would not accept for yourselves unless you overlook it. And know that Allah is All-Sufficient, All-Praiseworthy.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا أنفقوا من طيبات ما كسبتم ومما أخرجنا لكم من الأرض ولا تيمموا الخبيث منه تنفقون ولستم بآخذيه إلا أن تغمضوا فيه واعلموا أن الله غني حميد

2:268. Satan threatens you with poverty and prompts you to indecency, whereas Allah promises you (His) pardon and bounty. And Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.

الشيطان يعدكم الفقر ويأمركم بالفحشاء والله يعدكم مغفرة منه وفضلا والله واسع عليم

2:269. He grants wisdom to whom He pleases, and whoever is granted wisdom is certainly given an abundant good. Yet none will remember except those possessing insight.

يؤتي الحكمة من يشاء ومن يؤت الحكمة فقد أوتي خيرا كثيرا وما يذكر إلا أولوا الألباب

2:270. Whatever charity you may give, and whatever vow you may vow, Allah indeed knows it, and the wrongdoers shall have no helpers.

وما أنفقتم من نفقة أو نذرتم من نذر فإن الله يعلمه وما للظالمين من أنصار

2:271. If you disclose charitable deeds (in public), that is fine, but if you hide them and give them to the poor (privately), that is better for you. It will atone for (some of) your misdeeds. Allah is All-Aware of what you do.

إن تبدوا الصدقات فنعما هي وإن تخفوها وتؤتوها الفقراء فهو خير لكم ويكفر عنكم من سيئاتكم والله بما تعملون خبير

2:272. You are not responsible for their guidance. Rather, Allah guides whomsoever He wills. Whatever wealth you spend (in charity) is for your (own) benefit, as long as you spend only to seek Allah’s pleasure. And whatever wealth you spend (in charity) shall be repaid to you in full, and you will not be wronged.

ليس عليك هداهم ولـكن الله يهدي من يشاء وما تنفقوا من خير فلأنفسكم وما تنفقون إلا ابتغاء وجه الله وما تنفقوا من خير يوف إليكم وأنتم لا تظلمون

2:273. (Charity is) for the needy wholly occupied in the way of Allah, not capable of moving about in the land (for trade). The ignorant (of their position) consider them to be wealthy because of their abstinence (and modest behaviour). But you recognise them by their characteristic; they do not ask the people importunately. And whatever wealth you spend—indeed Allah is All-Knowing of it.

للفقراء الذين أحصروا في سبيل الله لا يستطيعون ضربا في الأرض يحسبهم الجاهل أغنياء من التعفف تعرفهم بسيماهم لا يسألون الناس إلحافا وما تنفقوا من خير فإن الله به عليم

2:274. Those who spend their wealth (in charity) by night and day, secretly and openly—for them is their reward with their Lord; there shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.

الذين ينفقون أموالهم بالليل والنهار سرا وعلانية فلهم أجرهم عند ربهم ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:275. Those who consume usury will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) but like the one whom Satan has demented by his touch. That is because they say: ‘Trade is just like usury.’ But Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury. On receiving a warning from his Lord, whoever stops (taking usury) shall keep (the gains of) whatever has passed. And his matter is in the hands of Allah. And those who go back (to usury) shall be the inhabitants of the Fire. They shall remain in it forever.

الذين يأكلون الربا لا يقومون إلا كما يقوم الذي يتخبطه الشيطان من المس ذلك بأنهم قالوا إنما البيع مثل الربا وأحل الله البيع وحرم الربا فمن جاءه موعظة من ربه فانتهى فله ما سلف وأمره إلى الله ومن عاد فأولـئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

2:276. Allah eliminates (blessings from) usury and makes charity flourish. Allah does not like any ingrate sinner.

يمحق الله الربا ويربي الصدقات والله لا يحب كل كفار أثيم

2:277. Indeed, those who believe, perform righteous deeds, establish the prayer and give the alms-due shall have their reward with their Lord. There shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.

إن الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات وأقاموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة لهم أجرهم عند ربهم ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون

2:278. O believers! Be God-conscious, and abandon (all claims to) what remains of usury if you are true believers.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا اتقوا الله وذروا ما بقي من الربا إن كنتم مؤمنين

2:279. If you do not (comply), then be warned of war from Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). If you repent, you will have your principal, neither doing wrong to others nor being wronged.

فإن لم تفعلوا فأذنوا بحرب من الله ورسوله وإن تبتم فلكم رؤوس أموالكم لا تظلمون ولا تظلمون

2:280. And if the debtor is in adversity, let there be respite until the time of ease. And if you remit (the debt) as an act of charity, it will be better for you if you know (the worth of generosity).

وإن كان ذو عسرة فنظرة إلى ميسرة وأن تصدقوا خير لكم إن كنتم تعلمون

2:281. And be cautious of the Day when you (all) shall be brought back to Allah. Then, every soul shall be recompensed fully for what it has earned—and they will not be wronged.

واتقوا يوما ترجعون فيه إلى الله ثم توفى كل نفس ما كسبت وهم لا يظلمون

2:282. O believers! Whenever you contract a loan for a specific period, put it in writing. Let a scribe write it down between you justly. No scribe should refuse to write as Allah has taught him. Therefore, let him write, and let the debtor dictate, and let him be conscious of Allah, his Lord, and not diminish anything from it. If the debtor is feeble-minded, weak or incapable of dictating himself, then let his guardian dictate justly. And call in to witness from among your men two witnesses. If two men are not there, then a man and two women out of those you judge fit to act as witnesses. So if one of the two (women) defaults, the other one of the two can remind her (—this being a privilege exclusive to women). The witnesses must not refuse when they are summoned (to give evidence). Do not consider it burdensome to write it (i.e. the loan transaction) down, (be it) small or great, along with the time it falls due; this way is more equitable according to Allah, more reliable as testimony and more likely to prevent doubts arising between you. But if the transaction is a deal on the spot, which you conclude among yourselves from hand to hand, then there is no offence for you in not writing it down. Have witnesses present whenever you barter with one another, and let no harm be done to the writer or the witness. If you did cause them harm, it would be a transgression on your part. Be God-conscious; Allah shall teach you, and Allah is All-Knowing of everything.

يا أيها الذين آمنوا إذا تداينتم بدين إلى أجل مسمى فاكتبوه وليكتب بينكم كاتب بالعدل ولا يأب كاتب أن يكتب كما علمه الله فليكتب وليملل الذي عليه الحق وليتق الله ربه ولا يبخس منه شيئا فإن كان الذي عليه الحق سفيها أو ضعيفا أو لا يستطيع أن يمل هو فليملل وليه بالعدل واستشهدوا شهيدين من رجالكم فإن لم يكونا رجلين فرجل وامرأتان ممن ترضون من الشهداء أن تضل إحداهما فتذكر إحداهما الأخرى ولا يأب الشهداء إذا ما دعوا ولا تسأموا أن تكتبوه صغيرا أو كبيرا إلى أجله ذلكم أقسط عند الله وأقوم للشهادة وأدنى ألا ترتابوا إلا أن تكون تجارة حاضرة تديرونها بينكم فليس عليكم جناح ألا تكتبوها وأشهدوا إذا تبايعتم ولا يضآر كاتب ولا شهيد وإن تفعلوا فإنه فسوق بكم واتقوا الله ويعلمكم الله والله بكل شيء عليم

2:283. If you are on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then (something) may be taken into possession as security. If one of you entrusts to another, let the trustee restore the trust to its owner. He should be God-conscious, his Lord. Do not conceal testimony; whoever conceals it, his heart will indeed be sinful. And Allah is All-Knowing of what you do.

وإن كنتم على سفر ولم تجدوا كاتبا فرهان مقبوضة فإن أمن بعضكم بعضا فليؤد الذي اؤتمن أمانته وليتق الله ربه ولا تكتموا الشهادة ومن يكتمها فإنه آثم قلبه والله بما تعملون عليم

2:284. To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Whether you reveal whatever is in your hearts or conceal it, Allah will bring you to account for it. Then He will forgive whomever He wills and punish whomever He wills. And Allah is All-Capable of everything.

لله ما في السماوات وما في الأرض وإن تبدوا ما في أنفسكم أو تخفوه يحاسبكم به الله فيغفر لمن يشاء ويعذب من يشاء والله على كل شيء قدير

2:285. The Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, and so do the believers. They all believe in Allah, His angels, His Books and His Messengers. (They declare:) ‘We make no distinction between any of His Messengers.’ And they say: ‘We hear and obey. (Grant us) Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return.’

آمن الرسول بما أنزل إليه من ربه والمؤمنون كل آمن بالله وملآئكته وكتبه ورسله لا نفرق بين أحد من رسله وقالوا سمعنا وأطعنا غفرانك ربنا وإليك المصير

2:286. Allah does not burden any soul beyond its capacity. Whatever (good) it earns will be for its (own) benefit, and whatever (evil) it incurs will be its (own) loss. ‘Our Lord! Do not take us to task if we forget or make mistakes. Our Lord! Do not burden us as you burdened those before us. Our Lord! Do not burden us with more than we have the strength to bear. Excuse us, and forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are our Master. So help us against the disbelieving people.’

لا يكلف الله نفسا إلا وسعها لها ما كسبت وعليها ما اكتسبت ربنا لا تؤاخذنا إن نسينا أو أخطأنا ربنا ولا تحمل علينا إصرا كما حملته على الذين من قبلنا ربنا ولا تحملنا ما لا طاقة لنا به واعف عنا واغفر لنا وارحمنآ أنت مولانا فانصرنا على القوم الكافرين