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[1] In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful

[2] All the praises be for Allah, the Lord of the worlds

[3] The Gracious, the Merciful

[4] The Owner of the Day of Judgment

[5] You alone we worship and You alone we seek help

[6] Guide us to the Right Way

[7] The way of those whom You have favored; not of those who earned Your anger, nor of those who went astray

[1] Alif-Lam-Mim

[2] This is the book (the Qur’an) in which there is no doubt, a guidance for those who fear Allah

[3] who believe in the unseen, establish prayers, and spend in charity of what We have provided for them

[4] and who believe in this revelation (the Qur’an) sent to you (O Muhammad) and in that which was revealed before you (like Torah, Psalms, Gospel), and firmly believe in the Hereafter

[5] They are on true guidance from their Lord, and they are the successful

[6] Surely, those who disbelieve, it is the same whether you (Muhammad) warn them or don’t warn them, they will not believe

[7] Allah has sealed on their hearts, on their hearings, and on their eyes there is a covering. For them there is a severe punishment

[8] And there are some people who say: “We believe in Allah and the Last Day,” while in fact they don’t believe

[9] They (think to) deceive Allah and those who believe, while they deceive only themselves, and they don’t realize it

[10] In their hearts there is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy), and Allah has increased their disease. For them there is a painful punishment because they used to tell lies

[11] And when it is said to them: “Don’t make mischief on earth,” they say: “We are only peace-makers.”

[12] Surely! They are the ones who make mischief but they don’t realize it

[13] And when it is said to them: “Believe as the other people believe,” they say: “Shall we believe as the fools believe?” Surely, they themselves are the fools, but they don’t know

[14] And when they meet those who believe, they say: “We believe,” but when they are alone with their Satans, they say: “Truly, we are with you, we were only mocking.”

[15] Allah mocks at them and gives them (increase) in their wrong-doings to wander blindly

[16] These are they who have purchased error for guidance, so their business is profitless and they are not guided

[17] Their example is like the one who kindled a fire; then when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light (eyesight) and left them in darkness, so they could not see

[18] (They are) deaf, dumb, and blind, so they will not return (to Right Way)

[19] Or like a rainstorm from the sky with darkness, thunder, and lightning. They press their fingers in their ears from (the sound of) thunderclaps for fear of death. But Allah surrounds the disbelievers

[20] The lightning almost snatches away their sight; whenever it flashes for them, they walk in it; and when it darkens against them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Certainly, Allah has power over all things

[21] O mankind! Worship your Lord, Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become pious

[22] It is He Who has made for you the earth a resting place, the sky as a canopy, sends down rain from the sky, and brings out with it fruits as a provision for you. So don’t set up rivals to Allah (in worship) while you know

[23] And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down (the Qur’an) to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a chapter like this, and call your witnesses besides Allah, if you are truthful

[24] But if you can not do it, and you are not able do it, then fear the hellfire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers

[25] And give glad tidings to those who believe and do good deeds, for them there will be gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). Whenever they will be provided with fruit from there, they will say: “This is what we were provided with before," and they will be given from there things having resemblance (of earth); and for them therein will be chaste spouses, and they will live therein forever

[26] Surely, Allah is not reluctant to set forth an example even of a mosquito or even something more (insignificant) than it. As for those who believe, they know that it is the truth from their Lord; but as for those who disbelieve, they say: “What does Allah mean by this example?” By it He misleads many and guides many. He misleads only the disobedient ones

[27] those who break the Covenant of Allah after its approval, sever what Allah has ordered to be joined, and do mischief on earth. It is they, who are the losers

[28] How can you disbelieve in Allah? While you were lifeless and He gave you life. Then He will give you death, then again will bring you to life (on the Day of Resurrection), and then you will return to Him

[29] It is He, Who has created for you all that is on earth. Then He rose over towards the heaven and made them 7 heavens and He is the All- Knower of everything

[30] And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: “Surely, I am going to place a successor on earth.” They said: “Will You place in it those who will make mischief in it and shed blood, while we praise You and glorify Your name?” He (Allah) said: “Indeed I know what you don’t know.”

[31] And He taught Adam the names of all things, then He showed them to the angels and said: “Tell Me the names of these if you are truthful.”

[32] They (angels) replied: “Glory to You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Surely, it is You, the All-Knower, the All-Wise.”

[33] He (Allah) said: “O Adam! Inform them their names.” When he informed them their names, He (Allah) said: “Did I not tell you that I know the unseen of the heavens and the earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?”

[34] And (remember) when We ordered the angels: “Prostrate before Adam,” they all prostrated except Satan; he refused and was proud and was one of the disbelievers

[35] And We said: “O Adam! You and your wife reside in the Paradise and both of you eat freely in it with pleasure from wherever you wish, but don’t come near this tree, or you both will be of the wrongdoers.”

[36] Then the Satan made them (disobey Allah’s commandment) slip from there (Paradise), and got them out from where they were. We said: “Get down from here, some of you as enemy to others. There is for you in the earth a residing place and provisions for a specific time.”

[37] Then Adam received Words (after repentance) from his Lord and Allah pardoned him. Surely, He is the Acceptor of repentance, the Merciful

[38] We said: “Get down all of you from it (Paradise), then whenever guidance comes to you from Me, and whoever follows My guidance, there shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve

[39] But those who disbelieve and deny Our Verses, they are the inmates of the hellfire. They shall reside in it forever.”

[40] O children of Israel! Remember My Favor which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your covenant with Me and I will fulfill My covenant with you, and fear none but Me

[41] And believe in what I have sent down (this Qur’an) confirming that which is with your (Scriptures); don’t be first disbeliever in it, and don’t buy a small price (by selling) My Verses, and fear Me alone

[42] And don’t mix the truth with the falsehood, or conceal the truth while you know

[43] And establish prayers, give obligatory charity (Zakat), and bow down with those who bow down (in worship)

[44] Do you enjoin piety and righteousness on the people, and forget (to practice) yourselves when you recite the scripture? Don’t you understand

[45] And seek the help (of Allah) in patience and prayer. Truly it is very hard except on the humble minded

[46] who realize that surely they are going to meet their Lord and that they are going to return to Him (for Judgment)

[47] O children of Israel! Remember My Favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you over all the nations

[48] And fear a Day (of Judgment) when a person shall not avail another: no intercession shall be accepted, no compensation shall be taken, and no help shall be given

[49] And (remember) when We delivered you (people of Moses) from the people of Pharaoh, who were afflicting you with a horrible punishment, killing your sons, sparing your women, and that was a mighty trial from your Lord

[50] And (remember) when We separated the sea for you, saved you, and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking (at them covered by water)

[51] And (remember) when We appointed for Moses 40 nights, and during his absence, you took the calf for worship, and you were wrongdoers

[52] Then We forgave you after that, so that you might be grateful

[53] And (remember) when We gave Moses the book (Torah) and the criterion (of right and wrong) so that you may be (rightly) guided

[54] And (remember) when Moses said to his people: “O my people! Surely, you have wronged yourselves by your taking (for worship) the calf. So turn in repentance to your Creator and kill (the wrongdoers among you), that is better for you with your Creator.” Then He accepted your repentance. Truly, He is the one Who accepts repentance, the Merciful

[55] And (remember) when you said: “O Moses! We shall never believe in you till we see Allah plainly (with our own eyes),” you were seized (fell dead) with a thunderbolt (lightening) while you were looking

[56] Then We raised you after your death so that you might be grateful

[57] And We even shaded over you with clouds, sent down on you Manna (sweet dish) and Salva (quail’s meat) (saying): “Eat from good things which We have provided for you.” They did not wrong Us but they wronged themselves

[58] And (remember) when We said: “Enter this town (Jerusalem), eat there wherever you wish with pleasure, enter the gate in prostration (with humility), and say: ‘Forgive us’, We shall forgive you your sins, and We shall increase provision for the righteous.”

[59] But they did wrong by changing the word other than that which was told to them. So We sent upon those wrongdoers a punishment from the heaven because of their disobedience

[60] And (remember) when Moses asked for water for his people, We said: “Strike the stone with your stick.” Then 12 springs gushed out from it. Each tribe knew its drinking place. (They were commanded): “Eat, drink from the provision of Allah, and don’t act corruptly, making mischief in the earth.”

[61] And (remember) when you (people of Moses) said: “O Moses! We cannot endure on one kind of food. So invoke your Lord for us to bring out for us which the earth grows: its herbs, cucumbers, garlic, lentils, and onions.” He said: “Would you exchange that which is better for that which is worse? You go down to any town and you will find what you have asked for!” And they were stuck upon them with humiliation, misery, and they drew the wrath from Allah. That was because they used to disbelieve in the Verses of Allah and killed the prophets without just cause. That was because they disobeyed and used to transgress

[62] Surely! Those who believe and those who are Jews, Christians, and Sabians; whoever believes in Allah, the Last Day, and do good deeds; they will have their reward with their Lord, there will be no fear on them, nor they will grieve

[63] And (O children of Israel, remember) when We took your covenant and We raised above you the mount (Toor) (saying): “Hold with strength (firmly) to what We have given you (Torah), and remember what is therein so that you may become pious.”

[64] Then after that you turned away. Had it not been for the Grace of Allah upon you and Allah’s Mercy, indeed you would have been among the losers

[65] Indeed you know those who transgressed amongst you in the matter of the Sabbath (Saturday). We ordered them: “You be monkeys, and rejected.”

[66] So We made this an example of punishment in front of them (own people) and to those after them (succeeding generations), and a lesson for the pious

[67] And (remember) when Moses said to his people:“Surely, Allah commands you that you slaughter a cow,” they said: “Do you make fun of us?” He said: “I take refuge with Allah from being among the ignorant.”

[68] They said: “Call upon your Lord for us so that He will make clear to us what it is!” He said: “He (Allah) says, surely, it should be a cow neither old nor young but between that (2 conditions), so do what you are commanded.”

[69] They said: “Call upon your Lord for us to make clear to us what its color is.” He said: “Surely, He (Allah) says, it is a cow yellow bright in its color that pleases the beholders (who look at).”

[70] They said: “Call upon your Lord for us to make clear to us what it is. Surely, the cows are all alike to us. And surely, if Allah wills, we shall be guided.”

[71] He said: “He (Allah) indeed says, it is neither a cow trained to till the soil nor waters the fields; a healthy one with no mark in it.” They said: “Now you have brought the truth.” So they slaughtered it and they were near to not doing it

[72] And (remember, Moses) when you killed a man and then you disputed it, but Allah brought out what you were concealing

[73] So We said: “Strike him (dead body) with a piece of it (slaughtered cow).” Thus Allah brought the dead to life and showed you His Signs so that you may understand

[74] Then after (seeing) that your hearts were hardened and became as stones or even worse in hardness. And indeed, there are some stones from which rivers gush out, and indeed, there are of them (stones) which split apart so that the water flows from them, and indeed, there are of them (stones) which fall down for fear of Allah. Allah is not unaware of what you do

[75] Do you (believers) still hope that they (people of the book) will believe in you (religion) while indeed a group of them used to hear the Word of Allah, then they used to change knowingly after what they understood it

[76] And when they (people of the book) meet those who believe (Muslims), they say: “We (also) believe,” but when they meet privately with one another, they say: “Will you tell those (Muslims) what Allah has revealed to you so that they (Muslims) may argue with you about it before your Lord? Don’t you understand?”

[77] Don’t they know that Allah knows what they conceal and what they reveal

[78] And among them, there are unlettered people who don’t know the book, but they trust false desires and they don’t but guess

[79] So woe to those who write the book with their own hands and then they say: “This is from Allah,” so that they may purchase it with a little price! Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they have earned

[80] They (Jews) say: “The hellfire shall never touch us but for a few numbered days.” Say (O Muhammad to them): “Have you taken a covenant from Allah which Allah will not break? Or do you say of Allah what you don’t know?”

[81] Yes! Those who earn evil and their sins surround them, they are the inmates of the hellfire; they shall reside therein forever

[82] Those who believe and do good deeds, they are residents of Paradise; they will reside in it forever

[83] And (remember) when We took a covenant from the children of Israel, (saying): “You shall worship none but Allah; be good to parents, relatives, orphans, poor, speak good to the people, establish the prayer, and give obligatory charity.” Then you turned back, except a few of you, while you were opposed

[84] And (remember) when We took your covenant (saying): You shall not shed your people’s blood and you shall not turn out yourself (expel own people) from your homes. You ratified and you bore witness (to this)

[85] Yet, you are those who kill yourselves, drive out a group of you from their homes, and assist (their enemies) against them in sin and transgression. And if they come to you as captives, you ransom them, though their expulsion was forbidden to you. Then do you believe in a part of the Scripture and reject the rest? Then what is the punishment of those who do so among you, except disgrace in the life of this world, and they would be consigned to the most grievous punishment on the Day of Resurrection? Allah is not unaware of what you do

[86] Those are they who have bought the life of this world for the price of the Hereafter. The punishment on them neither shall be lightened nor shall they be helped

[87] Indeed, We gave Moses the book (Torah) and followed him up with a succession of prophets. And We gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear signs and supported him with the Holy Spirit (Gabriel). Then whenever a Messenger came to you with what you yourselves did not desire, you grew arrogant, some you disbelieved, and some you killed

[88] And they said: “Our hearts are wrapped (don’t hear or understand Allah’s Word).” Nay, Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so little is that which they believe

[89] And when there has come to them a book (this Qur’an) from Allah confirming what is with the previous Scriptures, even though previously they were invoking Allah for victory over those who disbelieved, and when what came to them which they recognized, they disbelieved in it. So the curse of Allah is on the disbelievers

[90] How bad is that (for which) they have sold their own selves, that they should disbelieve in which Allah has revealed (the Qur’an), grudging that Allah should reveal His Grace on whom He wills of His servants! So they have drawn (on themselves) wrath upon wrath. And for the disbelievers, there is a disgraceful punishment

[91] And when it is said to them: “Believe in what Allah has sent down,” they say: “We believe in what was sent down to us (Torah).” And they disbelieve in that what came after it; while it is the truth confirming what is with them. Ask (O Muhammad): “Then why did you kill the prophets of Allah previously, if you were true believers?”

[92] And indeed Moses came to you with clear proofs, yet you took (for worship) the calf after he left, and you were wrongdoers

[93] And (remember) when We took your covenant and raised above you the Mount (Toor) (saying): “Hold firmly to what We have given you and hear (Our Word).” They said: “We have heard and disobeyed.” And their hearts loved (the worship of) the calf because of their disbelief. Say: “Evil is what commands you by your faith if you are believers.”

[94] Say (O Muhammad): “If the home of the Hereafter with Allah is indeed exclusively for you and not for other people, then wish for death if you are truthful.”

[95] But they will never ever wish for the death because of what their hands have sent ahead (their deeds). Allah is All-Knower of the wrong-doers

[96] Surely, you will find them the greediest of mankind for life and of those who ascribed partners to Allah. Each one of them wishes that a life of 1,000 years could be given. But the grant of such life will not save anyone even a little from the punishment. Allah is All-Seer of what they do

[97] Say (O Muhammad): “Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel should know that indeed Gabriel has brought it (this Qur’an) down to your heart by the permission of Allah, confirming what came before it, and is a guidance and glad tidings for the believers

[98] Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His Messengers, Gabriel, and Michael; then surely, Allah is the enemy to the disbelievers.”

[99] And indeed Allah has sent down to you clear Verses (of the Qur’an) and none disbelieve in them but disobedient ones

[100] Is it not (the case) that whenever they made a covenant, a group of them threw it away? Nay! Most of them don’t believe

[101] And whenever a Messenger from Allah came to them confirming what was with them, a group of those who were given the Scripture threw away the book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know

[102] and they followed what the devils (falsely) recited in the kingdom of Solomon. Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic and what was revealed at (the city of) Babylon to the 2 angels, Harut and Marut. Neither of these 2 angels taught (magic) anyone till they had said: “We are only for trial, so don’t disbelieve.” (In spite of this warning) people did learn from these 2 angels by which they could separate between husband and wife, but they could not harm anyone with it except by the permission of Allah. And they learned what harms them and not profits them. Indeed they knew that whoever buys it (magic), there is no share in the Hereafter. How bad indeed was what they sold it for their own selves, if they but knew

[103] If they would have believed and became pious, indeed for them reward from Allah would be better if they but know

[104] O you who believe! Don’t say (to the prophet): “Raina” (pay attention to us) but say “Unzurna” (please look upon us) and listen. And for the disbelievers there is a painful punishment

[105] Those who disbelieved among the people of the Scripture or polytheists don’t like that there should be sent down upon you (O Muhammad) any good from your Lord. But Allah chooses for His Mercy whom He wills. Allah is the owner of great Bounty

[106] Whatever a Verse do We repeal or cause it to be forgotten, We bring better than it or similar to it. Do you not know that Allah has power over every thing

[107] Don’t you know that to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth? Besides Allah you have neither any guardian nor any helper

[108] Or do you want to ask your Messenger (Muhammad) as Moses was asked before? Whoever changes faith for disbelief, surely went astray from the Right Way

[109] Many people of the Scripture wish that if they could turn you back as disbeliever after you have believed, (out of) envy from their own selves what has become clear to them after the truth. So forgive and overlook, till Allah brings His command. Surely, Allah has power over every thing

[110] And establish prayers, give obligatory charity, and whatever good deeds you send ahead for yourselves; you shall find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[111] They say: “None shall enter Paradise except who is a Jew or a Christian.” These are their own desires. Say (O Muhammad): “Produce your proof if you are truthful.”

[112] Yes, whoever submits itself to Allah and is a righteous, then his reward is with his Lord, and will have nothing to fear or to grieve

[113] The Jews say: “The Christians are not on anything right” and the Christians say: “The Jews are not on anything (right),” though they both recite the Scripture (Torah or Gospel). Similarly those who have no knowledge (the pagan Arabs) say: they like (both) their words. So Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that in which they have been differing

[114] Who is more unjust than those who forbid mentioning Allah’s name in Allah’s Masjids and strive for their ruin? It is not proper for them to enter them (Masjids) except in fear. For them there is disgrace in the world and for them there is great punishment in the Hereafter

[115] To Allah belongs the east and the west, so wherever you turn (face) there will be the face (presence) of Allah. Surely! Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing

[116] They say: “Allah has taken a son.” Glory is to Allah! But to Him belongs what is in the heavens and the earth, and all are obedient to Him

[117] He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it: “Be” and it becomes

[118] Those who don’t know say: “Why does not Allah speak to us (face to face) or a sign come to us?” Those people who were before them have said similar words. Their hearts are alike. We have indeed made clear the signs for people who believe firmly

[119] Surely, We have sent you (O Muhammad) with the truth (Islam), a bearer of glad tidings and a Warner. And you will not be asked about the residents of the blazing fire

[120] The Jews or the Christians will never be pleased with you (O Muhammad) until you follow their religion. Say: “Surely, the Guidance of Allah is the only Guidance.” If you (Muhammad) follow their desires after what you have received of the knowledge (the Qur’an), there shall be no protector or any helper for you from the wrath of Allah

[121] Those whom We gave the book, recite it as it has right to be recited, are those who believe in it. Whoever disbelieves in it, then they are those who are the losers

[122] O children of Israel! Remember My Favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you over all the nations

[123] And fear the Day (of Judgment) when neither one shall avail another, nor any ransom (compensation) shall be accepted from anyone, nor intercession shall benefit anyone, nor any help will be given

[124] And (remember) when the Lord of Abraham tried him with commands, he fulfilled them. He (Allah) said (to him): “Surely, I will make you a leader for mankind.” Abraham asked: “And of my offspring?” (Allah) said: “My Covenant will not include wrongdoers.”

[125] And (remember) when We made the House (the Ka’bah at Makkah) a resort for mankind and safety, and took the station of Abraham as a place of prayer. We commanded Abraham and Ishmael that they purify My House (the Ka’bah) for those who walk around it, those who stay (in I’tikaf), and those who bow down and prostrate (in prayers)

[126] And (remember) when Abraham said: “My Lord, make this city (Makkah) a place of security and provide its people with fruits, those of them who believe in Allah and the Last Day." He (Allah) answered: "Those who disbelieve, I would let them enjoy in contentment for a while, then I will compel them to the punishment of the hellfire, and worst indeed is that destination

[127] And (remember) when Abraham and Ishmael raised the foundations of the House (the Ka’bah) (saying): "Our Lord! Accept from us. Surely! You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower

[128] Our Lord! Make us submissive to You and our offspring a nation submissive to You. Show us our rites of worship, and accept our repentance. Surely, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

[129] Our Lord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own, who shall recite to them Your Verses and teach them the book and the wisdom, and purify them. Surely! You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[130] And who turns away from the religion of Abraham except the one who is foolish? Surely, We chose him in this world and surely, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous

[131] When his Lord asked him: "Submit (be a Muslim)!" He said: "I have submitted myself (as a Muslim) to the Lord of the worlds

[132] And this submission to Allah was enjoined by Abraham upon his sons and by Jacob, (saying): "O my sons! Surely Allah has chosen for you the true religion, then don’t die unless you are Muslims

[133] Or were you witnesses when the death approached to Jacob? When he said to his sons: "What will you worship after me?" They said: "We will worship your Lord, and the Lord of your fathers, Abraham and Ishmael, and Isaac, one Lord, and to Him we submit as Muslims

[134] That was a nation which has passed away. For them what they earned and for you what you earn. You will not be asked what they used to do

[135] And they said: "Be Jews or Christians, then you will be guided." Say (O Muhammad): "Nay, (we follow) the religion of Abraham, the upright one, and he was not of the polytheists

[136] Say (O Muslims): "We believe in Allah and what has been sent down to us; and what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendents, and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them and to Him we have submitted (in Islam)

[137] So, if they believe (accept Islam) like what you have believed, then they are rightly guided; but if they turn away, then they are only in opposition. So Allah will be sufficient for you against them. Allah is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower

[138] (Our religion is) the religion of Allah, and which religion can be better than Allah’s? And we are His worshippers

[139] Say (O Muhammad): "Do you dispute with us about Allah while He is our Lord and your Lord? And we are accountable for our deeds and you for your deeds. We are sincere to Him

[140] Or do you say that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants were all Jews or Christians? Say: Do you know better or Allah? Who is more unjust than the one who conceals testimony from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what you do.”

[141] That was a nation which has passed away. For them what they earned (rewarded) and for you what you earn. You will not be asked what they used to do

[142] The fools among the people will say: "What has turned those (Muslims) from their Qiblah (prayer direction) which they used to face in prayer?" Say (O Muhammad): "To Allah belongs the east and the west. He guides whom He wills to the Right Way

[143] Thus We have made you a just nation so that you are witnesses over mankind and the Messenger be witness over you. And We have made the Qiblah (towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad) from those who would turn on their heels (disobey). Indeed it was hard test except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah does not let your faith (prayers) be lost. Truly, Allah is full of Kindness, the Merciful to mankind

[144] Surely! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad’s) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah that shall please you. So turn your face towards the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah). Wherever you people are, turn your faces in prayer towards it. Certainly, those who were given the Scriptures know well that the truth is from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do

[145] And even if you were to bring all proofs to those who were given the Scripture, they would neither follow your Qiblah, nor would you follow their Qiblah. And they will not follow each other’s Qiblah. Surely, if you follow their desires after that which you received of the knowledge (from Allah), then indeed you will be of the wrongdoers

[146] Those whom Allah has given the Scripture recognize it as they recognize their children. But surely, a group of them conceal the truth while they know it

[147] (This is) the truth from your Lord. So don’t be of those who doubt

[148] For every nation there is a direction to which they turn (for prayers). So try to excel (one another) in good deeds. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you all together (on the Day of Resurrection). Truly, Allah has power over every thing

[149] From wherever you come forth, turn your face (in prayer) towards the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah), and indeed this is the truth from your Lord. Allah is not unaware of what you do

[150] From wherever you come forth (for prayers), turn your face towards the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah). Wherever you may be, turn your faces towards it so that people may not have an argument against you except those of them who are wrongdoers. Don’t fear them but fear Me, so that I may complete My Favors upon you and that you may be guided

[151] as We have sent among you a Messenger (Muhammad) from among you who recites to you Our Verses (the Qur’an), purify you, teaches you the book (the Qur’an) and wisdom, and teaches you what you did not know

[152] Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, be grateful to Me, and never be ungrateful to Me

[153] O you who believe! Seek help (from Allah) with patience and prayer. Surely! Allah is with the patient ones

[154] And don’t say of those who are killed (martyrs) in the way of Allah: "They are dead." Nay, they are alive, but you don’t perceive it

[155] Surely, We will test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives, and fruits. But give glad tidings to the patient ones

[156] who when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! We belong to Allah and indeed to Him we shall return

[157] They are those on whom are the blessings and Mercy from their Lord, and they are those who are the guided ones

[158] Surely! Safa and Marwah (2 hills in Makkah) are the symbols of Allah. So whoever performs Hajj (obligatory pilgrimage to Makkah) of the House (the Ka’bah at Makkah) or performs Umrah (optional visit to Makkah), there is no sin if one walks between the 2. And whoever does good voluntarily, then surely, Allah is All-Recognizer, the All-Knower

[159] Surely, those who conceal the clear proofs and the guidance which We have sent down, after We have made it clear for the mankind in the book; such are those Allah curses them and the cursers curse them

[160] except those who repent, reform (their ways), and declare (the truth). For those, I will accept repentance for them, and I am the Receiver of repentance, the Merciful

[161] Surely, those who disbelieve, die while they are disbelievers; it is they on them is the curse of Allah, of the angels, and of mankind combined

[162] they will abide in it (hell), neither the punishment will be lightened, nor will they be reprieved

[163] And your deity is One (Allah); there is no one worthy of worship but Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful

[164] Surely! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of the night and the day, and in the ships which sail through the sea which benefit the mankind, and in the rain which Allah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive after its death, and in the moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He scatters in it, and in the turning of winds and the clouds which are held between the sky and the earth; are indeed proofs for people of understanding

[165] Yet, there are some people who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to Allah). They love them like the love of Allah. But those who believe are strong in their love for Allah. If only those who do wrong could see (the Day of Judgment), when they will see the punishment, that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is Severe in punishment

[166] (On that Day) those (leaders) who were followed will disown (declare innocent of) those who followed them when they will see the punishment, and then all relations will be cut off between them

[167] And those who followed will say: "If we could have a (chance to) return (to the worldly life again), then we would disown (declare innocent from) them (leaders) as they have disowned (declare innocent from) us (today)." Thus Allah will show them their deeds as regrets for them. They will never get out of the hellfire

[168] O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and good in the earth, and don’t follow the footsteps of Satan. Surely, Satan is for you an open enemy

[169] Only he (Satan) commands you of the evil, the obscenity, and that you say against Allah what you don’t know

[170] When it is said to them: "Follow what Allah has sent down." They say: "Nay! We will follow what we found our fathers on it (practiced)." (Would they follow) even if their fathers did not understand anything nor were they guided

[171] And the example of those who disbelieve is like the one who shouts to a group of sheep that does not hear except shouts and cries. (They are) deaf, dumb, and blind. So they don’t understand

[172] O you who believe! Eat of the lawful things that We have provided you with, and be grateful to Allah, if you worship Him only

[173] Surely! Allah has forbidden on you the dead (flesh), blood, flesh of swine, and that which is slaughtered in any other name than Allah. But if one is forced by necessity without willful disobedience or transgression, then there is no sin on him. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[174] Surely, those who conceal what Allah has sent down of the book (the Qur’an), and purchase therewith a small gain (worldly), they eat into their bellies nothing but fire. Allah will neither speak to them on the Day of Resurrection nor purify them, for them will be a painful punishment

[175] Those are they who have purchased error at the price of guidance, and punishment at the price of forgiveness. So how bold are they to face the hellfire

[176] That is because Allah has sent down the book (the Qur’an) with the truth. And surely, those who differed in the book (the Qur’an) are far away in opposition

[177] It is not piety that you turn your faces towards the east and (or) the west (in prayers); but piety is to believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the books, the prophets; give wealth in spite of love for it to relatives, orphans, poor, travelers, and to those who ask (for help); in ransom (to set free) of captives; establish prayer, pay obligatory charity, fulfill their promises when they make it, remain patient in adversity, affliction (disease), and at the time of fighting (war). Such are they who are truthful and they are pious

[178] O you who believe! Retribution is prescribed for you in cases of murder: the free for the free, and the captive for the captive, and the female for the female. But if the killer is forgiven by (victim’s) brother (or relatives), then something (of blood money for killing should be decided) according to usage (with fairness) and payment be made to the heir (of the victim) in a good manner. This is less painful and a Mercy from your Lord. Whoever transgresses after this shall have a painful punishment

[179] And there is (a saving of) life for you in retribution, O people of understanding, so that you may become pious

[180] It is prescribed for you when death approaches any of you, if you leave wealth, that you make a bequest (the will) for parents and next of kin according to reasonable manners. It is an obligation on the pious

[181] Whoever changes it (the will) after hearing it, then its sin shall be on those who change it. Truly, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[182] But he who fears from a testator (who legally make will valid before death) some unjust act or wrongdoing, and then makes peace between the parties, there is no sin. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[183] O you who believe! The fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become pious

[184] Fasting days are numbered, but if any of you are sick or on a journey, the same number of days (should be made up) from other days. And for those who can fast with difficulty (such as old man), (can either fast or) feed a poor (for every missed day). But whoever does good voluntarily, it is better. Your fasting is better for you if only you know

[185] It is the month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for mankind with clear proofs, and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you witnesses the crescent on the first night of the month, should fast therein, and whoever is sick or on a journey, fast the same number of days (make up from) other (later) days. Allah wants for you ease, and does not want hardship for you so that you complete the (same) number (of days), and that you should glorify Allah for guiding you so that you may be grateful to Him

[186] And when My servants ask you (Muhammad) about Me, then (answer them), indeed I am near (to them). I respond to the call of the caller when calls on Me (without any mediator). So let them respond to Me and believe in Me so that they may be rightly guided

[187] It is made lawful for you on the night of the fasts to approach your wives; they are garments for you, and you are garment for them. Allah knows that you were deceiving yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now you can approach your wives and seek what Allah has ordained for you (offspring). Eat and drink until the white thread (light of dawn) becomes distinct to you from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete fasts till the nightfall. And don’t approach them (your wives) while you are confining yourselves in the Masjids (I’tikaf during the last 10 days of Ramadan). These are the limits of Allah, so don’t approach them. Allah makes clear His Verses to mankind so that they may become pious

[188] Don’t seize one another’s property unjustly, nor bribe the rulers so that you may seize a portion of the property of others sinfully and knowingly

[189] They ask you (Muhammad) of the new moons. Say: They are (to determine) the periods for mankind and for pilgrimage. It is not piety that you enter the houses from the back doors, but the pious is the one who fears Allah. So enter the houses through their (proper) doors and fear Allah so that you may be successful

[190] And fight in the way of Allah (against) those who fight you, but don’t exceed (limit). Surely, Allah does not like the transgressors

[191] And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. (Though killing is bad) creating mischief is worse than killing. Don’t fight them at the sacred Masjid (at Makkah), unless they (first) fight you there. But if they attack you, then kill them. Such is the punishment of the disbelievers

[192] But if they cease, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[193] And fight them until no oppression exists and worship is for Allah (alone). But if they cease, (there should be) no hostility except against the wrongdoers

[194] The sacred month is for the prohibited month, and for the prohibited things, (that is) the law of equality (subject to retaliation). Whoever transgresses against you, you transgress likewise. And fear Allah, and know that Allah is with the pious

[195] And spend in the cause of Allah and don’t throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending for Allah), and do good. Surely, Allah loves the righteous

[196] And complete the Hajj (obligatory pilgrimage to Makkah) and Umrah (optional visit to Makkah) for Allah. But if you are prevented (from completing them), then send sacrifice whatever you can afford, and don’t shave your head until the offering reaches its appointed place. And whoever among you is sick or has an ailment in the scalp (needs shaving), then he must pay ransom either by fasting (for 3 days) or feeding the poor (6 people) or offering a sacrifice (one sheep). If you are safe (during peacetime) and whoever performs Umrah before the Hajj, then sacrifice whatever you can easily afford, but whoever cannot afford, then fast for 3 days during the pilgrimage and 7 days after return (to home), making 10 days in all. That is for those whose family is not present (non-resident) at the Sacred Masjid. Fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in punishment

[197] The pilgrimage is in the well-known months. Whoever intends to perform Hajj in these months, then (there should be) no obscenity (sexual relations), nor wickedness (obscene language), nor wrangling (dispute unjustly) during the Hajj. Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. Take provision with you for the journey, but surely the best provision is piety. So fear Me, O people of understanding

[198] There is no sin on you if you seek Bounty of your Lord during pilgrimage. Then when you return from Arafat, remember Allah at the Mash’ar-al-Haram (at Muzdalifah). Remember Him as He has guided you, for before this you were of those who had lost the Right Way

[199] Then depart from where the people depart and ask forgiveness of Allah. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[200] So when you have accomplished your Hajj rites, remember Allah as you used to remember your forefathers or with far more remembrance. But there are people who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Your Bounties) in this world!" Such people will have nothing in the Hereafter

[201] And of them there are those who say: "Our Lord! Give us good in the world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the fire

[202] Such people will have a portion from (both worlds) what they earned. And Allah is Swift in reckoning

[203] And remember Allah during the appointed days. But whoever hastens (to leave Mina) in 2 days, there is no sin and whoever delays, there is no sin, if the aim is to do good and obey Allah. Fear Allah, and know that you will be gathered before Him

[204] Among the mankind, there is one whose speech fascinates you in the worldly life, and even calls Allah to witness on what is in his heart, yet he is most quarrelsome of the opponents

[205] And when he turns away (from you O Muhammad); he strives in the land to spread mischief, destroy the crops, and the living being (cattle). Allah does not like the mischief

[206] And when it is said to him: "Fear Allah", arrogance takes him to sin. So hell is enough for him, and worst indeed is that resting place

[207] And of mankind there is one who would sell (give away) life seeking the pleasure of Allah. Allah is full of Kindness to (His) devotees

[208] O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely and don’t follow footsteps of Satan. Indeed he is your open enemy

[209] Then if you slide back after the clear signs have came to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[210] Do they wait for (anything else) except that Allah should come to them in shadows of the clouds along with the angels? (Then) the case would be already judged. To Allah all matters are returned (for decision)

[211] Ask the children of Israel, how many clear signs We gave them. And whoever changes the Favor (revelations) of Allah after it has come, then indeed Allah is Severe in punishment

[212] The worldly life is beautified for those who disbelieve, and they mock at those who believe. But those who are pious and keep away from forbidden, will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. Allah grants (Bounty) to whom He wills without limit

[213] Mankind was one community (with one religion). Allah sent the prophets with glad tidings and warnings, and with them sent the Scripture with the truth to judge between people in which they differed. Only those to whom the book (Scripture) was given differed in it after clear proofs came to them through hatred of one to another. Then Allah guided those who believed to the truth of that wherein they differed. Allah guides whom He wills to Right Way

[214] Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while trials have not yet come to you like those who passed away before you? Adversity and affliction befall them and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed with the Messenger said: "When will help of Allah come?" (They were told) Yes! Certainly, the help of Allah is near

[215] They ask you (Muhammad) what they should spend (in charity). Say: “Whatever you spend of good must be for parents, kindred, orphans, the poor, the travelers, and whatever good deeds you do. Indeed Allah is Well-informed of it.”

[216] Fighting (in Allah’s cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it. It may be that you dislike a thing and it is good for you, and you like a thing and it is bad for you. Allah knows but you don’t know

[217] They ask you (Muhammad) about fighting in the sacred month (1st, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of Islamic calendar). Say: "Fighting in it is a great (offence). But preventing from the way of Allah, disbelieving in Allah, and expelling its inhabitants from the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah) are greater (offences) in the sight of Allah. Persecution is (more terrible) than killing. They (disbelievers) will not cease fighting you till they turn you back from your religion if they can. And whoever of you turns away from its religion and dies as a disbeliever, their (deeds are) rendered void in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will be the inmates of the fire. They will abide in it forever

[218] Surely, those who have believed, and those who have emigrated (for Allah) and have striven hard in the way of Allah, all these hope for the Mercy of Allah. And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[219] They ask you (Muhammad) about alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: “There is great evil in both and (some) benefits for mankind, but their evil is greater than their benefit.” They ask you how much they should spend. Say: "The surplus (beyond your needs)." Thus Allah makes clear to you His revelations so that you may think

[220] in this world and the Hereafter. They ask you about orphans. Say: "Seeking good for them is best and if you intermix (your affairs) with theirs, then they are your brothers. Allah knows the mischievous (misuse property) from the well-wisher (protect property). If Allah wished, He could have put you into difficulties. Indeed Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[221] And don’t marry idolatresses (women worship idol) until they believe (in Allah alone). Indeed a believing captive woman is better than a free idolatress even though she pleases you. Don’t give (your daughters) in marriage to idolaters (men worship idol) until they believe in (Allah alone) and indeed a believing captive (man) is better than a free idolater even though he pleases you. Those (idolaters) invite you to the fire, and Allah invites you to Paradise and to forgiveness by His Grace. Allah makes His Verses clear to mankind so that they may remember

[222] They ask you about menstruation. Say: It is a harmful (illness), so keep away from women during menses and don’t approach (sexual intercourse) them till they are cleansed. When they are cleansed, then go to them as Allah has commanded you. Surely, Allah loves those who repent and loves those who purify themselves

[223] Your wives are a tilth (place of cultivation) for you, so go to your tilth as you wish. Send (good deeds) for yourselves before (leave the world). And fear Allah, and know that you will meet Him (in the Hereafter), and (O Muhammad) give good news to the believers

[224] And don’t make Allah’s (Name) an excuse in your oaths against your doing good, acting piously, and making peace among people. Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[225] Allah will not blame you for your vain utterances (unintentional) in your oaths, but He will call you to account for what your hearts have earned. And Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing

[226] For those who swear for abstinence (sexual relation) from their wives, must wait 4 months. Then if they reconcile, surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[227] And if they decide upon divorce, then surely, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[228] And divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for 3 menstrual periods. It is not allowed for them that they conceal what Allah has created in their wombs, if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. Their husbands have better right to take them back in that period, if they wish reconciliation. They (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in a just manner, but men have a degree (of responsibility) over them. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[229] (If) the divorce is (pronounced) twice, then either you retain her with honor or release her with kindness (after 3rd pronouncement). It is not lawful for you (men) to take back (from your wives) what you have given them (wives) anything, except that both fear that you will not be able to keep the limits of Allah. Then if you fear that you will not be able to keep the limits of Allah, then there is no sin on both of you if she gives back for her divorce. These are the limits of Allah, so don’t transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits of Allah, then those are the wrongdoers

[230] And if he divorces her (after 3rd pronouncement), then she is not lawful for him until she marries a husband other than him. Then, if he (new husband) divorces her, there is no sin on both of them that they reunite (marry again) if both of them think that they will be able to keep the limits of Allah. These are the limits of Allah; He makes them clear to people who know

[231] When you divorce women and they reach their prescribed (waiting) period, then either take them back with honor or let them go with kindness. But don’t take them back to hurt them, and whoever does that, surely, he wrongs himself. And don’t take the Verses of Allah as a joke. But remember the Favors of Allah upon you, and that which He has sent down upon you of the book (the Qur’an) and of the Wisdom (by which) He instructs you. And Fear Allah, and know that Allah is All-Aware of everything

[232] When you divorce women and they reach their prescribed (waiting) period, then don’t prevent them from marrying their (former) husbands, if they mutually agree in a just manner. This is enjoyed on every one of you who believes in Allah and the Last Day. That is more virtuous and purer for you. Allah knows and you don’t know

[233] The mothers shall breast-feed their children for 2 whole years for those (parents) who desire to complete the breast-feeding. But the father of the child shall bear the cost of the mother’s food and clothing in a reasonable manner. No one should be charged more than they can afford. Neither a mother should be made to suffer for her child, nor a father to whom the child is born. On the (father’s) heir is incumbent the like of that (on the father). If both decide on weaning (withhold mother’s milk and use other nourishment) by mutual consent and after due consultation, then there is no sin on them. If you decide to give out to nurse (foster mother) for your children, then there is no sin on you when you pay (the mother) what is due from you in an honorable manner. Fear Allah and know well that Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[234] Those who die and leave wives behind them, they (wives) shall wait (to marry again) for 4 months and 10 days. When they reach their waiting term, then there is no sin on you what they (wives) do concerning themselves in a just manner. Allah is Well-acquainted with what you do

[235] There is no sin on you if you offer marriage proposal to (such) woman (during their waiting period) or you conceal it in yourselves. Allah knows that you will remember them (in your hearts), but don’t make a promise with them secretly except that you say (if you wish to marry) in an honorable manner. Don’t confirm on the tie of marriage till the prescribed term reaches its end. Know that Allah knows what is in your minds, so beware of Him. Know that Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing

[236] There is no sin on you, if you divorce women while you have not yet touched (sexual relation) them, or fixed for them a settled portion (dower). Provide for them, the wealth according to his (person’s) means and the poor according to his means, a reasonable provision, and a duty upon the righteous people

[237] And if you divorce them before you touch (sexual relation with) them, and indeed you have fixed for them a settled portion (dower), then pay ½ of what you have fixed unless they (women) agree to give up, or he (the husband) agrees to give up (pay full dowry) in whose hand is the knot of marriage. If you agree to give up (full dowry) that is closer to piety. You don’t forget to show kindness among yourselves. Surely, Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[238] Guard your (obligatory) prayers especially the middle prayer. Stand before Allah with true devotion

[239] And if you fear (an enemy), then pray on foot or riding. And when you are safe, offer prayer in the manner He has taught you, which you did not know (before)

[240] Those of you who die and leave behind wives (should make) a bequest (will) for their wives a year’s maintenance and residence without turning them out. But if they leave, then there is no sin on you if they do themselves in an honorable manner. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[241] For divorced women, a reasonable provision is a duty on the pious

[242] Thus Allah makes clear for you His Verse so that you may understand

[243] Have you (O Muhammad) not looked at those (people of Israel) who went from their homes in thousands for fear of death? Allah said to them: "Die". And then He revived them (to life). Surely, Allah is Bountiful to mankind, but most people don’t give thanks

[244] Fight in the way of Allah and know that Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[245] Who will lend Allah a beautiful loan so that He will multiply it to him many times? Allah decreases or increases (your provisions), and to Him you shall return

[246] Have you not thought about the group of the children of Israel after Moses? When they said to a prophet of theirs: "Appoint for us a king and we will fight in the way of Allah." He said: "Would you then refrain from fighting, if fighting is prescribed for you?” They said: "Why should we not fight in the way of Allah while we along with our children have been driven out from our homes?" But when fighting was prescribed for them, they turned back except a few of them. Allah is All-Aware of the wrongdoers

[247] Their Prophet (Samuel) said to them: "Indeed Allah has appointed Saul as a king over you." They said: "How can he be a king over us when we are more deserving for the kingdom than he, and he has not been given plenty of wealth?" He said: "Surely, Allah has chosen him over you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah grants kingdom to whom He wills. Allah is All-Sufficient for His creature’s needs, All-Knower

[248] And their Prophet (Samuel) said to them: “Surely, the sign of his kingdom is that there shall come to you the ark (a wooden box), in which there is peace from your Lord and a remnant of what is left by the family of Moses and family of Aaron, it will be carried by the angels. Surely, in that is a sign for you if you are indeed believers.”

[249] Then when Saul set out with the army, he said: "Surely! Allah will test you with a river. Whoever drinks from it, he is not of me, and whoever not taste it, indeed he is of me, except him who takes in the hollow of his hand." Yet, they all drank from it, except a few of them. So when he had crossed the river and those who believed with him, they said: "There is no strength (left) for us today against Goliath and his forces." But those who knew that they were to meet Allah, said: "How often a small group overcame a large group by the Grace of Allah? Allah is with the patient ones.”

[250] And when they went forth for Goliath and his forces, they said: "Our Lord! Pour on us patience, make our steps firm, and grant us victory over the disbelievers

[251] They routed those (disbelievers) by the Permission of Allah, David killed Goliath, Allah gave David the kingdom and wisdom, and taught him what He willed. And if Allah had not been repelling some people by some others, the earth surely would be filled with mischief. But Allah is Gracious to the worlds

[252] These are the Verses of Allah; We recite them to you (O Muhammad) with truth. Surely, you are one of the Messengers (of Allah)

[253] Those Messengers! We preferred some of them over others. To some of them, Allah spoke (directly), and He raised some of them in degrees (of honor). We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear signs and supported him with Holy Spirit (angel Gabriel). If Allah willed, the people who received the clear Verses (of Allah) would not have fought against each other. But they differed, some of them believed, and some of them disbelieved. If Allah willed, they would not have fought one another, but Allah does what He wills

[254] O you who believe! Spend of that which We have provided for you before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, no friendship, and no intercession. It is the disbelievers who are the wrongdoers

[255] Allah! There is no one worthy of worship except He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer and Protector. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who can intercede with Him except with His permission? He knows what happens to them (creations) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they cannot gain access to anything out of His knowledge except what He wills. His Chair (Throne) extends over the heavens and the earth, and He does not feel fatigue in guarding them. He is the Exalted, the Great

[256] There is no compulsion in religion. Surely, the Right Way has become distinct from the wrong (way). Whoever disbelieves in false deities and believes in Allah, indeed has grasped the firm handle that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[257] Allah is the Guardian of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light. Those who disbelieve, their supporters are false deities; they bring them out from light to darkness. They are the inmates of the fire; they will abide in it forever

[258] Have you not looked at him (Namrud) who disputed with Abraham about his Lord, because Allah had given him the kingdom? When Abraham said to him: "My Lord gives life and causes death." He said: "I give life and cause death." Abraham said, "Surely! Allah brings out the sun from the east; then you bring it from the west." So he who disbelieved was completely defeated. Allah does not guide the wrongdoers

[259] Or like the one (Ezra) who passed by a town and it had tumbled upon its roofs. He said: "How will Allah ever bring life to this town after its death?" So Allah caused him to die for 100 years, and then raised him to life (again). He asked: "How long did you remain (dead)?" Ezra said: "I remained dead for a day or part of a day." He said: "Nay, you have remained dead for 100 years: look at your food and your drink, they did not show change (not rotten); and look at your donkey (even its bones decayed)! And thus We have made you a sign for mankind. Look at the bones (of the donkey), how We put them together and then clothe them with flesh (and bring back to life)?" When it was clearly shown to him, he said, "I know (now) that Allah has power over every thing

[260] And (remember) when Abraham said: "My Lord! Show me how You give life to the dead." He (Allah) said: "Do you not believe?" He (Abraham) said: "Yes! But to satisfy my heart (faith)." He (Allah) said: "Take 4 birds, and tame them to incline to yourself (slaughter them, cut them into pieces), and then put a portion of them on every hill, then call them, they will come to you in haste (flying). And know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[261] The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like that of a grain, it sprouts into 7 ears, and each ear has 100 grains. Allah multiplies for whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient, All-Knower

[262] Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, and they don’t follow up what they spent with reminder of generosity or injure them (feeling of the recipients), their reward is with their Lord. There is no fear on them, nor shall they grieve

[263] Kind words and forgiving (of faults) are better than charity which is followed by injury. And Allah is Rich (free from all needs), Forbearing

[264] O you who believe! Don’t render in vain your charity by reminder of generosity or by injury (feelings of recipients), like those who spend their wealth to be seen by people, and don’t believe in Allah, nor the Last Day. Their example is like a smooth rock with dust over it; and when heavy rain falls on it, leaves it bare. They have no control over anything (reward) which they have earned. Allah does not guide the disbelievers

[265] The example of those who spend their wealth seeking the pleasure of Allah while they in their souls are sure that Allah will reward them, is like the example of a garden on a height. When heavy rain falls on it and it yields double its harvest. If heavy rain does not fall on it, then even light rain is sufficient. Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[266] Would any of you wish to have a garden of date-palms and grapes with rivers flowing underneath it, and all kinds of fruits are in it for him; while old age has taken over him, and he has weak children (can not look after themselves); then it is struck and burnt down by a fiery whirlwind? Thus Allah makes clear His Verses to you that you may give thought

[267] O you who believe! Spend good things which you have (legally) earned, and that which We have produced for you from the earth, and don’t aim at bad (or worthless) things to spend (in charity though) you would not take it for yourself except you overlook (defects) in it. Know that Allah is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy

[268] Satan threatens you with poverty and orders you to commit indecency; whereas Allah promises you forgiveness from Him and Bounty. Allah is Self-Sufficient, All-Knower

[269] He grants wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever is granted wisdom, is indeed granted good abundantly. But none remembers except people of understanding

[270] And whatever you spend for spending (charity) or whatever vow you make, indeed Allah knows it all. The wrongdoers shall have no helpers

[271] If you disclose your charity, it is well, and if you conceal it and give it to the poor, that is better for you. (Allah) will remove some of your bad deeds. Allah is All-Aware of what you do

[272] Not upon you (O Muhammad) is their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. Whatever good you spend, it is for yourselves, you don’t spend except seeking the pleasure of Allah. Whatever good you spend, it will be repaid back to you in full, and you will not be wronged

[273] Charity is for the poor who are restricted (from travel) for the cause of Allah, they are not able to move about to work in the earth. The ignorant people think them as wealthy because of their modesty. You may know them by their mark; they don’t beg people with repeated demands. Whatever good you spend, surely Allah knows about that well

[274] Those who spend their wealth (in Allah’s cause) by night, by day, secretly, and openly, their rewards are with their Lord. There is no fear on them, nor shall they grieve

[275] Those who eat interest (usury), they will not stand (before Allah) except like those who are confused (insane) by the touch of Satan. That is because they say: "Indeed trade is like usury,” while Allah has made the trade lawful and the usury unlawful. So those who receive admonition from their Lord and they refrain, stop eating usury, shall not be punished for the past. Their case is left to Allah (to judge). But those who repeats (to usury), they are inmates of the fire; they will abide in it forever

[276] The usury deprives the blessings of Allah and increases by the charity. Allah does not like all ungrateful sinners

[277] Indeed those who believe, do righteous deeds, establish prayer, and give obligatory charity; for them their rewards are with their Lord. There is no fear on them, nor shall they grieve

[278] O you who believe! Fear Allah and give up what remains (due to you) from usury if you are believers

[279] But if you don’t do it, then be warned of war from Allah and His Messenger. If you repent, you may retain your capital sums. You don’t wrong (by asking more than your capital), you will not be wronged (by receiving less than your capital)

[280] And if the debtor is in difficulty to pay (has no money), then delay until it is easy to repay. But if you remit it by way of charity that is better for you if you know

[281] And fear the Day when you shall be brought back to Allah. Then everyone will be paid what he earned and none shall be dealt unjustly

[282] O you who believe! When you contract a debt from one another for a fixed period, write it down. Let a scribe write it down between you in justice. A scribe shall not refuse to write it down as Allah has taught, so let the scribe write. Let him (debtor) dictate on whom is the liability fearing Allah, the Lord, and not diminish anything of what he owes. But if the debtor is of poor understanding, or weak, or is not capable to dictate for itself, then let its guardian dictate in justice. Call for 2 witnesses out of your own men. If 2 men are not available, then a man and 2 women, such as you agree as witnesses, so that if one of the 2 women errs, one of them (2 women) reminds other. The witnesses should not refuse when they are called (for evidence). Don’t become weary to write down your contract, small or large for its period. That is more just with Allah, more reliable for evidence, and more convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves, except when it is a present trade which you carry out among yourselves, and then there is no sin on you if you don’t write it down. But take witnesses when you trade with one another. Let neither scribe nor witness suffer any harm, and if you do (such harm), then it is wickedness on your part. So fear Allah and Allah teaches you. Allah is All-Knower of every thing

[283] If you are on a journey and you cannot find a scribe, then take a pledge in hand. But if any of you trusts another, then let one who is trusted fulfill its trust (faithfully), and let him fear Allah, his Lord. You don’t conceal the evidence, and whoever conceals it, surely its heart is sinful. Allah is All-Knower of what you do

[284] To Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. If you declare what is in your own selves or you conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it. He will forgive whom He wills and will punish whom He wills. Allah has power over everything

[285] The Messenger (Muhammad) believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord and (so do) the believers. All believe in Allah, His angels, His books, and His Messengers. (They say): "We don’t make distinction between any one of His Messengers." (They say): "We hear, and we obey. We seek Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the return (of all)

[286] Allah does not burden any one but beyond his capacity. He will get reward for what he has earned (good) and be punished against what he earned (evil). (The believers say): "Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error. Our Lord! Don’t lay on us a burden like that which You laid on those who were before us. Our Lord! Don’t lay on us burdens of which we don’t have power (to bear). Pardon us, forgive us, have mercy on us. You are our Protector, so grant us victory over the disbelievers

[1] Alif-Lam-Mim

[2] Allah! There is no one worthy of worship but He (Allah), the Living, the Sustainer

[3] He has sent down to you (Muhammad) the book (the Qur’an) with truth confirming what came before it. He sent down the Torah and the Gospel

[4] before as a guidance for mankind. And He sent down Al-Furqan (the criterion to judge between right and wrong (this Qur’an)). Surely, those who disbelieve in the Verses of Allah, for them there is a severe punishment; and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of retribution

[5] Surely, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the heaven

[6] It is He who shapes you in the wombs as He wills. There is no one worthy of worship but He (Allah), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[7] It is He who has sent down to you (Muhammad) the book (this Qur’an). In it are Verses absolutely clear, they are the basis of the book; and others are not entirely clear. As for those in whose hearts there is deviation (from the truth), they follow what is unclear thereof, seeking mischief, and seeking for its hidden meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah. And those who are firmly rooted in knowledge say: “We believe in it, all from our Lord." None will heed except the people of understanding

[8] (They say): "Our Lord! Don’t deviate our hearts (from the truth) after You has guided us, and grant us Mercy from You. Surely You are the Bestower (of bounties)

[9] Our Lord! Surely, You will gather mankind together on the Day, there is no doubt in it. Surely, Allah does not break His Promise.”

[10] Surely, those who disbelieve, neither their wealth nor their offspring will avail them anything from Allah and it is they who will be fuel of the fire

[11] (This will be) like the behavior of people of Pharaoh and those before them. They misrepresented Our Verses, so Allah destroyed them for their sins. Allah is Severe in punishment

[12] Say (O Muhammad) to those who disbelieve: “You will be defeated and gathered together to hell, and that is an evil resting place.”

[13] Indeed there was a sign for you in 2 groups which met in combat (in the battle of Badr): One group was fighting in the cause of Allah and the other was disbelievers. They (the believers) saw them (the disbelievers) twice (in number) of them with their own eyes. Allah supports with His victory whom He wills. Surely, in this is a lesson for those who have sight

[14] Beautified is for men with love of things they desire from women, children, store up heaps of gold and silver, branded (beautiful) horses and cattle, and land. These are the pleasure of the life of this world; but Allah has the excellent return (Paradise) with Him

[15] Say (O Muhammad): “Shall I inform you of far better things than those? For those who fear, there are gardens with their Lord in Paradise beneath which rivers flow. They will abide forever in it, with pure spouses. And Allah will be pleased with them. Allah is All-Seer of (His) servants.”

[16] Those who say: “Our Lord! We have indeed believed, so forgive us our sins and save us from punishment of the fire;”

[17] who are patient, truthful, and obedient with sincere devotion in worship to Allah, who spend, pray and beg Allah’s forgiveness in the last Hours of the night

[18] Allah bears witness that there is no one worthy of worship but He (Allah), and the angels and those having knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no one worthy of worship but He (Allah), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[19] Surely, the religion with Allah is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after what the knowledge had come to them through transgression among themselves. Those who disbelieve in the Verses of Allah, then surely, Allah is Swift in reckoning

[20] If they argue with you (Muhammad) say: “I have submitted myself to Allah (in Islam), and (so are) those who follow me.” Say to those who were given the Scripture and the illiterates (Arab pagans): “Do you submit yourselves (to Allah)?” If they submit, then indeed they are rightly guided. But if they turn away, then (don’t worry) your duly is to convey the message. Allah is All-Seer of (His) servants

[21] Surely! Those who disbelieve in the Verses of Allah, kill the prophets without right, and kill those people who command with justice; then give them tidings of a painful punishment

[22] They are those whose works will be lost in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers

[23] Have you not seen those who have been given a portion of the Scripture? When they are invited to the book of Allah to settle their disputes, a party from them turns away, and they are averse

[24] This is because they say: “The fire shall not touch us but for few days." And they deceive them in their religion by what they used to invent

[25] What (will it be) when We will gather them together on a Day (there is) no doubt in it, every one will be paid (for) what they have earned, and none will be dealt unjustly

[26] Say (O Muhammad): “O Allah! Lord of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom You please, You take away the kingdom from whom You please; You give honor whom You please, You humiliate whom You please; all the good is in Your authority. Surely, You have power over every thing

[27] You make the night into the day and You make the day into the night. You bring out the living from the dead and You bring out the dead from the living. You give sustenance to whom You please without limit.”

[28] Let not the believers take the disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Whoever does that, there will not (be help) from Allah in anything, except that you fear of them for protection. And Allah warns you of His punishment and to Allah is the final return

[29] Say (O Muhammad): “Whether you conceal what is in your hearts or you reveal it, Allah knows it. He knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. Allah has power over every thing.”

[30] On the Day when every one will be confronted with what they have done of good and what they have done of evil. (Wrongdoers) will wish if (there were) indeed a great distance between them and their evil deeds. Allah warns you of His punishment and Allah is very kind to (His) devotees

[31] Say (O Muhammad): “If you love Allah then follow me (the Qur’an and your way of life), Allah will love you and forgive your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[32] Say (O Muhammad): “Obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad).” If they turn away, then indeed Allah does not like the disbelievers

[33] Surely Allah chose Adam, Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of Imran above mankind

[34] They were offspring of one another. Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[35] (Remember) when the wife of Imran said: “O my Lord! I have vowed to You what is in my womb to be dedicated for Your services. So accept this from me. Surely, You are All-Hearer, All-Knower.”

[36] When she delivered her (Mary), she said: “My Lord! I have delivered a female (instead of male).” Allah knew better what she delivered: “The male is not like the female, and I have named her Mary, and I seek refuge for her with You and her offspring from Satan, the rejected.”

[37] So her Lord accepted her with right acceptance. He made her grow in good manner and put her in the care of Zachariah. Whenever Zachariah entered to see her at her praying place, he found her with food. He said: “O Mary! From where you got this?” She said: “This is from Allah. Surely, Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills, without limit.”

[38] Thereupon, Zachariah invoked his Lord, saying: “My Lord! Grant me a good offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of invocation.”

[39] Then the angels called him while he was standing in prayer in the prayer place saying that: “Allah gives you glad tidings of John, (he will) confirm the Word from Allah, noble, chaste, and a prophet from among the righteous.”

[40] He said: “My Lord! How can I have a son when old age has overtaken me and my wife is barren?” (Allah) said: “Allah does what He wills.”

[41] He said: “My Lord! Make for me a sign.” (Allah) said: “Your sign is that you will not speak to people for 3 days except by gesture. And remember your Lord much, and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning.”

[42] (Remember) when the angels said: “O Mary! Surely, Allah has chosen you and purified you, and chosen you above all the women of the world

[43] O Mary! Remain obedient to your Lord and prostrate, and bow down with those who bow down.”

[44] This is from the news of unseen which We inspire to you (O Muhammad). You were not with them when they (priests of the temple) threw their pens as to which of them should take care of Mary; nor you were not with them when they disputed

[45] (Remember) when the angels said: “O Mary! Surely, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a word (that you will have a son) from Him; his name will be Messiah Isa (Jesus Christ), the son of Mary. He will be honored in this world and the Hereafter, and will be one of those who are near to Allah

[46] He will speak to the people in the cradle, in maturity, and he will be of the righteous.”

[47] She said: “My Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?” He said: “Even so, Allah creates whatever He wills. When He decided a thing, He just says to it: ‘Be!’ and it is

[48] And He (Allah) will teach him (Jesus) the book and the wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel

[49] and (will make Jesus) a Messenger to the children of Israel (saying) that: ‘I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I will make for you from clay like a figure of a bird, breathe into it, and it will become a bird by the permission of Allah. I will heal the born blind, leper, and will bring life to the dead by the permission of Allah. I will inform you of what you eat, and what you store in your houses. Surely, in these are signs for you, if you believe

[50] And (I have come) to confirm that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden to you. I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. So fear Allah and obey me

[51] Surely! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is the Right Way.’”

[52] Then when Jesus came to know of their disbelief, he said: “Who will be my helpers in the cause of Allah?” The disciples said: “We are the helpers of Allah; we believe in Allah, and bear witness that we are Muslims.”

[53] (Then they said): “Our Lord! We believe in what You have sent down, and we follow the Messenger (Jesus); so write us down with those who bear witness.”

[54] And they (disbelievers) plotted (to kill Jesus) and Allah also planned, and Allah is the Best of planners

[55] And (remember) when Allah said: “O Jesus! I will take you, will raise you to Me, will purify you (of the statement that Jesus is Allah’s son) of those who disbelieve, and I will make those who follow you superior to those who disbelieve till the Day of Resurrection. Then you will return to Me and I will judge between you in which you used to dispute

[56] As to those who disbelieve, I will punish them with severe punishment in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers

[57] And as for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah) and do righteous deeds, Allah will grant them their reward in full. And Allah does not like the wrongdoers.”

[58] This is what We recite to you (O Muhammad) of the Verses and the wise reminder (the Qur’an)

[59] Surely, the example of Jesus (born without father) to Allah is like the example of Adam (born without father and mother). He created him from dust, then (He) said to him: "Be!" and he was

[60] (This is) the truth from your Lord, so don’t be of those who doubt

[61] Then whoever disputes with you in it (concerning birth of Jesus) after what has come to you of knowledge, say (O Muhammad): “Come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves: then we pray humbly and we invoke the Curse of Allah upon the liars.”

[62] Surely! This is the true story (about Jesus), and there is no one worthy of worship but Allah. And indeed, Allah is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[63] If they turn away (don’t accept these proofs), then surely, Allah is All-Aware of those who do mischief

[64] Say (O Muhammad): “O people of the Scripture! Come to a word common between us and you: that we worship none but Allah, and that we don’t associate anything with Him, and that we shall not take others as Lord besides Allah.” Then if they turn away, then tell them: “Bear witness that we are Muslims.”

[65] O people of the Scripture! Why do you dispute about Abraham (whether he was a Jew or Christian?), while the Torah and the Gospel were sent down long after him? Don’t you understand

[66] You are those who have disputed about which you have knowledge. Why then you dispute about which you don’t have any knowledge? Allah knows, and you don’t know

[67] Abraham was neither a Jew and nor a Christian, but was a true Muslim and he was not of the polytheists

[68] Surely, best people (to claim near relationship) with Abraham are those who followed him, this prophet (Muhammad), and those who have believed in him. And Allah is the Guardian of the believers

[69] A party of people of the Scripture wishes to lead you astray, but they shall not lead astray anyone but themselves, and they don’t realize it

[70] O people of the Scripture! Why do you reject the Verse of Allah while you bear witness (to the truth)

[71] O people of the Scripture! Why do you mix truth with falsehood and conceal the truth while you know

[72] A party of people of the Scripture says: “Believe in what is sent down on those who believe (Muslims) in early part of the day, and reject it at the end of the day, so that they (Muslims) may turn back (abandon truth)

[73] And you don’t believe anyone but the one who follows your religion.” Say (O Muhammad): “Surely! The true Guidance is the Guidance of Allah.” (These people of the book don’t believe) that someone (besides them) could be given revelation like what you have been given, or they will argue with you before your Lord. Say (O Muhammad): “Surely! All the Bounty is in the Hand of Allah; Allah gives it to whom He wills. And Allah is Generous, All-knower.”

[74] He selects Mercy for whom He wills and Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty

[75] Among the people of the Scripture (there are some) who, if you entrust them with a heap of wealth, will pay it back to you; and among them there are others who, if you entrust them with a single silver coin, will not pay it back to you unless you keep on demanding, because they say: “There is no blame on us (to betray and take the properties of) the unlettered people (who are not Jews or Christians).” But they tell a lie against Allah while they know it

[76] Yes, those who fulfill their promise and fear Allah much; surely Allah loves those who are pious

[77] Surely, those who sell the covenants of Allah and their oaths for a small price (gain); they shall have no share in the Hereafter. Neither Allah will speak to them, nor look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor He will purify them, and they shall have a painful punishment

[78] And surely, there is a party among them, they twist their tongues (distort) in reciting the book, so that you think it is from the book, but it is not from the book. They say: “It is from Allah,” but it is not from Allah. They speak lie against Allah while they know it

[79] It is not possible for a person whom Allah has given the Book, the Wisdom, and the Prophethood; then he will say to the people: “Worship me instead of Allah.” But (he would say): “Be people of Allah according to the Book you have been teaching and studying.”

[80] Nor he will command you to take the angels and the prophets as your deity. Would he command you to disbelieve after when you have become Muslims

[81] And (remember) when Allah took the Covenant of the prophets, saying: “Whatever I gave you of the Book and Wisdom, there will come to you a Messenger (Muhammad) confirming what is with you; you must then believe in him and you must help him.” Allah said: “Do you agree and do you take on My Covenant?” They said: “We agree.” He said: “Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses.”

[82] Then whoever turns away after this, they will be the transgressors

[83] Do they seek other than the religion of Allah, while all submitted to Allah who are in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly? To Allah they will be returned

[84] Say (O Muhammad): “We believe in Allah, what has been sent down to us, what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendents, and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We don’t make distinction between any one of them and to Him we submit (in Islam).”

[85] And whoever is seeking a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted from him, and will be among the losers in the Hereafter

[86] How shall Allah guide those people who disbelieved after their belief, bore witness that the Messenger (Muhammad) is true, and after clear proofs had come to them? Allah does not guide the wrongdoers

[87] They are those whose recompense is that on them is the curse of Allah, of the angels, and of all mankind

[88] They will abide forever in it (hell). Neither the punishment for them will be lightened, nor will they be reprieved

[89] except those who repent after that and mend their ways (do righteous deeds). Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[90] Surely, those who disbelieve after their belief, then grow in disbelief, their repentance will never be accepted. They are those who are astray

[91] Surely, those who disbelieve, and die while they are disbelievers, will not be accepted from any one of them even if they offer earth of gold as ransom. For them (will be) a painful punishment and will have no helpers

[92] You never attain piety unless you spend (in Allah’s Cause) of what you love; and whatever good you spend, surely, Allah knows it well

[93] All food (lawful in Islam) was also lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Israel (Yaqoob) made unlawful for himself before the Torah was revealed (to Moses). Say (O Muhammad): “Bring the Torah and recite it, if you are truthful.”

[94] Then after that, whoever invents a lie against Allah, indeed they are wrongdoers

[95] Say (O Muhammad): “Allah has spoken the truth; so follow the Creed of Abraham upright, and he was not of the polytheists.”

[96] Surely, the first House (of worship) was set up for mankind which is at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and guidance for all the worlds

[97] In it are clear signs like station of Abraham (where he used to pray). Whoever enters it becomes secure. And performance of Hajj (pilgrimage to the House of Ka’bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses; and whoever denies (the Hajj), then surely Allah is not in need of the worlds

[98] Say: “O people of the Scripture! Why do you reject the Verses of Allah when Allah is Witness to what you do?”

[99] Say: “O people of the Scripture! Why do you stop those who have believed from the way of Allah, seek to make (the way) crooked, when you are witnesses? Allah is not unaware of what you do.”

[100] O you who believe! If you obey a group of those who were given the Scripture, they would make you disbelievers after your belief

[101] And how would you disbelieve, when the Verses of Allah are recited to you, and among you is Allah’s Messenger (Muhammad)? Whoever holds fast to Allah, will indeed be guided to a Right Way

[102] O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and don’t die except when you are Muslims

[103] And hold fast the Rope of Allah (Islam) all together, and not be divided. Remember the Favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, He made friendship between your hearts, you became brothers by His Grace, you were on the brink of pit of the fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes clear to you His Verses, so that you may be guided

[104] There must be a group of people among you who invite to the good, command the right, and forbid evil. It is they who shall be successful

[105] You don’t be like those who are divided and disputed after the clear signs have come to them. For them is a terrible punishment

[106] On the Day (of Resurrection) some faces will be brightened and some faces will be blackened. As for those with blackened faces (it will be said): “Did you disbelieve after your faith? Then taste the punishment (in hell) for your disbelief.”

[107] As for those with brightened faces, they will be in the Mercy of Allah (Paradise); they will abide in it forever

[108] These are the Verses of Allah, We recite them to you (O Muhammad) in truth, and Allah does not desire injustice to the worlds

[109] And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and all the matters go back (for decision) to Allah

[110] You are the best people raised for mankind. You command the good, forbid the evil, and you believe in Allah. And had people of the Scripture believed, it would have been better for them; some of them are believers, but most of them are transgressors

[111] They can never harm you except a little (annoyance); if they fight you, they will turn to you the backs, and they will not be helped

[112] Disgrace will be stamped upon them wherever they are found, except with a covenant (protection) from Allah, a covenant from people; and they have incurred wrath from Allah. The humiliation is stamped upon them because they used to reject the Verses of Allah and kill the prophets without right. That is because they disobeyed and used to transgress

[113] Not all of them are alike: a group of people of the Scripture stand upright, they recite the Verses of Allah during Hours of the night, and they prostrate (in prayers)

[114] They believe in Allah and the Last Day, they command the good and forbid evil, and they hasten to do good deeds, and they are among the righteous

[115] And whatever good they do, they will never be denied (its rewards) of good; and Allah knows the pious well

[116] Surely, those who disbelieved, neither their wealth will avail them nor their offspring from (the Wrath of) Allah anything. They are companions of the fire; they will abide in it forever

[117] The example of what they spend in this worldly life is like the example of a wind with severe cold; it strikes harvest of people who have wronged themselves and destroy it. Allah has not wronged them, but they have wronged themselves

[118] O you who believe! Don’t take as friends except from you (your religion); they (disbelievers) don’t spare any effort to make you corrupt. They desire whatever distresses you most. Indeed their hatred is apparent from their (sayings), and what their hearts conceal is far worse. Surely, We have made plain to you the Verses if you understand

[119] You are those who love them but they don’t love you, and you believe in all the Scripture (Torah, Gospel, while they disbelieve in Qur’an). And when they meet you, they say: “We believe.” But when they are alone, they bite (tips of their) fingers at you in rage. Say (to them): “Perish in your rage.” Certainly, Allah knows all what are in their hearts

[120] If a good befalls you, it grieves them; and if a misfortune overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you remain steadfast and become pious, their design would not harm you. Surely, Allah encompasses all that they do

[121] And (remember) when you (Muhammad) left your household early morning to post the believers at their stations for the battle (of Uhud); Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[122] When 2 groups of you were about to lose heart, Allah was their protector (by strengthening hearts). In Allah the believers put their trust

[123] Certainly Allah helped you at Badr when you were completely weak. So fear Allah much so that you may be grateful

[124] (Remember) when you (Muhammad) said to the believers: “Is it not enough for you that your Lord helps you by sending down 3,000 angels?”

[125] Yes, if you are steadfast and fear Allah, when they (enemy) come to you rushing; your Lord will help you with 5,000 of marked angels

[126] Allah has not but made glad tidings for you and assures your hearts with it. There is no help except from Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[127] (Allah might) cut off a group of those who disbelieve, or subdue them, so that they (withdraw) frustrated

[128] The decision is not for you (Muhammad) whether He turns in Mercy to them or punishes them; surely, they are wrongdoers

[129] To Allah belong all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He wills, and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[130] O you who believe! Don’t eat usury which is doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah so that you may be successful

[131] Fear the fire, which is prepared for the disbelievers

[132] And obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad) so that you may be shown mercy

[133] And rush to forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise whose width (is like that of) the heavens and the earth, prepared for the pious

[134] those who spend (in the way of Allah) in prosperity and in adversity, who control their anger, who forgive the people; Allah loves such righteous people

[135] and those who, when they do indecent or wrong themselves, they remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins. No one can forgive the sins but Allah. They don’t persist on what wrong they have done, while they know

[136] For such people, their reward is forgiveness from their Lord, gardens with the rivers flow underneath (Paradise), and they will abide forever in it. How excellent is this reward for those who do (good deeds)

[137] Passed before you (many such nations) situations. So travel in the earth and see how the ending of the deniers (of truth) was

[138] This (the Qur’an) is a declaration for mankind, a guidance and admonition for the pious

[139] Don’t be weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be upper handed if you are true believers

[140] If a wound has touched you, so have (disbelieving) people touched a wound similar to that. These days, We turn them among people so that Allah knows those who believe, and He may take martyrs from among you. And Allah does not like the wrongdoers

[141] so that Allah may test those who believed and destroy the disbelievers

[142] Do you think that you will enter Paradise before Allah tests those of you who strive hard (in Allah’s cause) and tests those who are the patient

[143] Indeed you used to wish death before you met it. Now you have seen it openly with your own eyes

[144] Muhammad is not but a Messenger; indeed Messengers have passed away before him. Then if he dies or is killed, will you turn back on your heels (become disbelievers)? Whoever turns back on his heels, will not harm Allah at all, and Allah will give reward to the grateful

[145] No one can die without the permission of Allah at an appointed term. And whoever desires a reward of the world, We shall give it here; and whoever desires a reward of the Hereafter, We shall give it there. And We shall reward the grateful

[146] (In the past) many prophets have fought with large religious people. Neither had they lost heart for what they suffered in the way of Allah, nor did they weaken, nor did they degrade themselves. And Allah loves the patient

[147] And they said nothing but: “Our Lord! Forgive our sins and our excesses, set our feet firmly, and help us against the disbelievers.”

[148] So Allah gave them reward of this world, and the excellent reward will be given in the Hereafter. Allah loves the righteous people

[149] O you who believe! If you obey those who disbelieve, they will drive you back on your heels, and you will turn back (from faith to disbelief) as losers

[150] But Allah is your Protector, and Allah is the Best of the helpers

[151] We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they associated (others in worship) with Allah, whom He has not sent any authority. Their abode is the fire and evil is the abode of the wrongdoers

[152] Indeed Allah was truthful in His Promise to you when you were destroying them (your enemy in the battle of Uhud) with His permission, until when you showed weakness and fell into dispute about the order, and disobeyed (the prophet) after what He showed you (the booty) which you loved. There were some among you who desire this world and some of you who desire the Hereafter. Then He made you flee from them (your enemy) so that He may test you. Surely, He forgave you, and Allah is Gracious to the believers

[153] (Remember) when you were running away (flee to hills) without even looking a glace at anyone, and the Messenger (Muhammad) was calling you back in your rear. Allah gave you grief for grief (to teach lesson) so that you may neither grief over what you escaped, nor on (misfortune) which had befallen you. Allah is Well-Aware of what you do

[154] Then after this grief, He sent upon you an inner peace. Slumber overtook a group of you. Another group was concerned about themselves (on how to save themselves, ignoring the others and the prophet) and thought wrongly of Allah, thought of the (days of) ignorance. They said: “Is there anything for us in the affair?” Say (O Muhammad): “Indeed all the affairs are for Allah.” They hide within themselves (in mind) what they did not reveal to you, saying: “If there was anything for us in the affair, none of us would have been killed here.” Say (to them): “Even if you had remained in your houses, those for whom death were destined would have gone forth to the place of their death. But it was the test of Allah what was in your hearts, and to purify what was in your hearts (sins). Allah is All-Knower of what is in the hearts.”

[155] Surely, those of you who turned their backs on the day when the 2 armies met (the battle of Uhud); only Satan made them slip (run away from the battle) for some sins which they had earned. But indeed, Allah has forgiven them. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing

[156] O you who believe! Don’t be like those disbelievers and who say to their brethren when they travel through the earth or are fighting: “If they had stayed with us, neither they would have died nor be killed.” Allah may make it a cause of regret in their hearts. Allah gives life and causes death. Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[157] And if you are killed in the Way of Allah or die, surely forgiveness and Mercy from Allah are far better than what you could gather (of worldly wealth)

[158] And if you die, or are killed; surely to Allah you shall be gathered

[159] By the Mercy of Allah, you (Muhammad) deal with them gently. Had you been rough and hard-hearted, surely they would have broken away from you. So pardon them, ask (Allah’s) forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs. But when you have taken a decision, then put your trust in Allah. Surely, Allah loves those who put their trust in Allah

[160] If Allah helps you, none can overcome you. If He forsakes you, who is there after Him who can help? In Allah alone the believers put their trust

[161] It is not (conceivable) for a prophet that he defrauds (take booty illegally) and he who defrauds will bring forth what he has defrauded on the Day of Resurrection. Then every person shall be fully compensated what he has earned, and they shall not be dealt unjustly

[162] Can a person who follows the good pleasure of Allah, be like the one who is laden with the Wrath of Allah (by taking booty illegally)? Its abode is hell and the worst destination

[163] They have different grades with Allah, and Allah is All-Seer of what they do

[164] Indeed Allah has done a great Favor on the believers when He has sent to them a Messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, who recites to them His Verses (the Qur’an), purifies them, teaches them the book (the Qur’an) and the wisdom, and indeed they were before in clear error

[165] When a calamity falls on you, you have already inflicted (enemies at the battle of Badr) twice as great, you say: “From where does this come to us?” Say: “It is from yourselves (for your evil deeds).” Indeed Allah has power over every thing

[166] What befalls you on the day (the battle of Uhud) when 2 armies met, was by the permission of Allah in order that He might test the believers

[167] and that He might know those who were tainted with hypocrisy. It was said to them: “Come, fight in the way of Allah or at least defend (yourselves).” They said: “Had we known that fighting will take place, we would have certainly followed you.” On that day, they were nearer to disbelief than to faith. They said with their mouths what was not in their hearts. Allah has full knowledge of what they conceal

[168] Those who said about their killed brethren while they sat at home: “If they had listened to us, they would not have been killed.” Say: “Avert the death from your own selves, if you are truthful.”

[169] Think not of those who are killed in the way of Allah as dead. But they are alive with their Lord, they are well-provided

[170] They are pleased for what Allah has bestowed upon them out of His Bounty, rejoice for those who have not yet joined them but are left behind (not yet martyred) so that no fear shall come on them and they shall not grieve

[171] They rejoice at the Favor of Allah’s Bounty, and that Allah does not waste reward of the believers

[172] Those who responded (the call) Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad) after their injury (in the battle of Uhud); there is great reward for such as those who do good and fear Allah

[173] those believers to them the people (hypocrites) said: “Surely, the people (pagans) have gathered against you a great army, so fear them.” But it (only) increased their faith, and they said: “Allah alone is sufficient for us, and He is the excellent Guardian.”

[174] So they returned (home) with Favor and Bounty of Allah, and no harm touched them. They followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty

[175] It is only Satan that suggests to you the fear of its supporters. So don’t fear them, but fear Me, if you are true believers

[176] (O Muhammad) let not those who rush towards disbelief grieve you. Surely, they can never harm Allah the least. It is Allah’s Will to give them no portion in the Hereafter. For them there is a great punishment

[177] Surely, those who purchase disbelief at the price of faith, they will never harm Allah the least. For them, there is a painful punishment

[178] Let not those who disbelieve think that We give respite to them (by postponing punishment) are good for them. We give respite to them so that they may add more sins. For them is a humiliating punishment

[179] Allah will not leave the believers on what they are now, until He separates the evil from the good. Allah will not inform you about the unseen, but Allah chooses Messengers whom He wills. So believe in Allah and His Messengers. If you believe and fear Allah, then for you there is a great reward

[180] Don’t think those who greedily withhold (charity) which Allah has granted them of His Bounty (wealth), it is good for them, but it is bad for them. They will be hung around their necks what they greedily withheld from their wealth on the Day of Resurrection. For Allah is the heritage of the heavens and the earth. Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do

[181] Indeed, Allah has heard the saying of those who say: “Truly, Allah is poor and we are rich!” We shall record what they have said, their killing of the prophets unjustly, and We shall say: “Taste the punishment of the burning fire

[182] That is for that (evil) which your hands have sent before you. Allah is never unjust to (His) servants.”

[183] They (disbelievers) say: “Surely, Allah has taken our promise not to believe in any Messenger until he brings to us an offering which will consume the fire (from heaven).” Say: “Surely, Messengers have come to you before me with clear signs and even with what you are asking of. Then why did you kill them if you are truthful?”

[184] If they reject you (O Muhammad), so were Messengers rejected before you, who came with clear signs and the Scripture, and the book of Enlightenment

[185] Everyone shall taste death. Only you shall be paid your reward on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever is removed away from the fire and is admitted to Paradise, will indeed be successful. The life of this world is nothing except enjoyment of deception

[186] You shall certainly be put to test in your wealth and your lives. You shall certainly hear from those who have been given the book before you, and from those who practiced polytheism with many hurtful things. If you remain patient and become pious, then surely, that will be a proof of your firm determination

[187] (And remember) when Allah took a Covenant from those who were given the Scripture to explain it to people and not hide it. But they threw it away behind their backs, and bought with it a little gain. And indeed worst is what they buy

[188] Those who rejoice for what they have done, and love that they are praised for what they have not done, should not think that they will escape from the punishment, but for them there is a painful punishment

[189] to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah has power over every thing

[190] Surely! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, surely there are signs for people of understanding

[191] Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and they think deeply on the creation of the heavens and the earth, (say): “Our Lord! You have not created all this without purpose. Glory is to you (Allah)! Save us from the punishment of the fire

[192] Our Lord! Surely, those whom You admit to the fire, indeed You have disgraced them, and there will be no helpers for the wrongdoers

[193] Our Lord! Surely, we have heard the call of one (Muhammad) calling to faith (saying): ‘Believe in your Lord,’ so we have believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, remove from us our evil deeds, and make us die with the truly righteous

[194] Our Lord! Grant us what You promised us through Your Messengers and don’t disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed You never break Promise

[195] Their Lord answered to them: “I don’t let the good deed of any among you go to waste, whether male or female. Each of you is from the other (offspring). So those who emigrated, or were driven out from their homes, and those who were persecuted in My cause, and who fought, and were killed (in My cause); surely, I will remit from them their evil deeds and will certainly admit them to gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), a reward from Allah. Allah holds best of rewards.”

[196] Don’t be deceived by free movement and wealth of those who disbelieve in the land

[197] Their enjoyment is brief. Their destination is hell; the worst resting place

[198] But those who fear their Lord, for them are gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise). They will reside in it forever, hospitality from Allah. With Allah is best for the truly righteous

[199] Certainly, among people of the Scripture, there are those who believe in Allah and what has been revealed to you (Muhammad) and what has been revealed to them (before you). They bow in humility to Allah; they don’t sell the Verses of Allah for a little price. For them, their reward is with their Lord. Surely, Allah is Swift to take account

[200] O you who believe! Be steadfast, be more patient (than enemy), firmly guards against enemy, and fear Allah; so that you may be successful

[1] O mankind! Fear your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), created from him his mate (Eve), and spread from both of them many men and women. Fear Allah through Whom you demand (your rights), and (don’t cut relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is All-Watcher over you

[2] And give orphans their wealth (when they are able to handle), don’t exchange your bad things for their good ones, and don’t devour their wealth by adding it to your wealth. Surely, this is a great sin

[3] And if you fear that you shall not be able to do justice with the orphans, then marry women (without orphan child) of your choice: 2, 3, or 4. But if you fear that you will not be able to do justice (between wives), then marry only one or what your right hands possess (your captives). That is nearer to prevent you from doing injustice

[4] And give women (whom you marry) their dower (as obligation) willingly. But if they willingly give up to you any part of it on their own, then you may enjoy it without fear of any harm

[5] And don’t give your wealth (for business) to foolish people which Allah has made a means of support for you (your family); but feed them from it, clothe them, and speak to them with good words

[6] And test the orphans (their abilities) until they reach the age of marriage. Then if you perceive them mature minded, then deliver to them their wealth. You don’t eat it wastefully and hastily (fearing) that they would grow up (and demand it). Whoever (amongst guardians) is rich, should abstain entirely (from taking wages for taking care of their wealth), and whoever is poor, let him take what is just and reasonable. When you deliver their wealth to them, take witness in their presence. Allah is All-Sufficient in taking account

[7] There is a share for men from what is left by parents and near relatives and a share for women from what is left by parents and near relatives: whether the property is small or large, a legal share

[8] And if the relatives, orphans, and the poor come (at the time of) division of an inheritance, then give them something out of it, and speak to them kind words

[9] And let those (executors and guardians) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own if they were to leave weak offspring behind. So fear Allah and speak right and fair words

[10] Surely, those who eat up (misuse) wealth of orphans wrongfully, they eat up only fire in their bellies, and they will soon be burnt in the blazing fire

[11] Allah commands you regarding your children (inheritance): share of one male (son) shall be equal to share of 2 females (daughters). If there are more than 2 daughters, then for them is 2/3rd of what was left (inheritance); and if there is only one daughter, then her share is ½. For parents, each one of them will get 1/6th of what was left if the deceased left children behind, and if the deceased left no children and the parents are only heirs, then the mother shall get 1/3rd and if the deceased left brothers or (sisters), then the mother will get 1/6th. (This distribution in all cases shall be) after fulfilling the terms of the (last) will and the payment of debts. With respect to parents and children, you don’t know who is more beneficial to you; therefore Allah has issued this ordnance. Indeed Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[12] For you is ½ of what left of your wives if they did not leave a child. If they had a child, then for you a 1/4th of what they left after fulfilling the term of their (last) will and the payment of debt. For your wives a 1/4th of what you have left if you did not leave a child. If you leave a child, then for them is 1/8th of what you have left behind, after fulfilling the terms of your (last) will and the payment of debt. If man or woman is testator having no parents and children or women but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of the 2 is a 1/6th. But if they are more than 2, then they shall share in a 1/3rd after fulfilling the terms of the (last) will and the payment of debt, without being harmful (no loss to anyone). This is the commandment from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, Forbearing

[13] These are limits (set by) Allah and whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), will be admitted to gardens under them the rivers flow (Paradise) to abide therein, and that will be the great success

[14] And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), and transgresses His limits, He will admit them to fire, they will abide in it forever; and they will have a disgraceful punishment

[15] And those of your women who commit lewdness (illegal sexual intercourse), call to witness against them 4 of you; and if they bear witness, then confine them (i.e. women) in their houses until the death comes to them or Allah makes for them a way

[16] And those 2 (man and woman) who commit (illegal sexual intercourse) among you (married or unmarried), punish them both. And if they repent and mend their ways (do good deeds), then leave them alone. Surely, Allah is Acceptor of the repentance, Merciful

[17] Surely, (acceptance of) repentance by Allah is for those who do evil in ignorance, then they repent soon; and for those Allah accepts their repentance. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[18] And the repentance is not for those who do evil deeds until when one of them faces death and says: “Surely I repent now;” or those who die while they are disbelievers. We have prepared for them a painful punishment

[19] O you who believe! It is not lawful for you to inherit women by force and you don’t put constrains upon them, that you take away a part of (dowry) you have given them, unless they commit open lewdness (illegal sexual intercourse), and live with them honorably. If you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allah has placed in it much good

[20] But if you intend to replace your wife by another and you have given one of them a heap of gold (as dowry), don’t take away anything from her. Would you take it by slander and with clear sin (accuse her unjustly)

[21] And how you could take it back when one of you has gone in to another (with happiness), and they have taken from you a firm pledge (of marriage)

[22] And don’t marry woman whom your fathers married, except what has happened before. Indeed it was lewdness and admonition, and an evil way

[23] Forbidden to you (for marriage) are: your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father’s sisters, your mother’s sisters, your brother’s daughters, your sister’s daughters, your (foster) mothers who gave you suck, your (foster) milk suckling sisters, your wife’s mothers, your step daughters who are under your guardianship; born from your wives you had conjugal relations with them, but if you did not have conjugal relations with them then there is no sin on you (to marry their daughters), the wives of your sons who are from your own side, and 2 sisters in wedlock at the same time, except what happened before. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[24] (Also forbidden are) married women, except those (captives) whom your right hands possess. This is a decree of Allah upon you. Allah has made lawful for you those who are beyond these limits that you seek (them in marriage) by your wealth (with bridal gift) desiring chastity, not sin (commit illegal sexual intercourse). You benefit from them (enjoy sexual relations), give them their bridal-due as a duty; and there is no sin on you for what you mutually agree after its prescription. Surely, Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[25] And whoever of you is not able to afford that he marries free believing women, (they may wed) believing girls from among those (captives) whom your right hands possess, and Allah knows all about your faith, you are one from another. Then marry them with permission of their guardians and give them their bridal-due in a fair manner; they (the above said captive girls) should be chaste (in wedlock), not adulterous, nor give secret love affairs. When they are married, if they commit lewdness (illegal sexual intercourse), then upon them (punishment is) ½ of what is upon the free (unmarried) women. This is for those who fear (falling into) sin but it is better for you that you practice self-restraint. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[26] Allah wishes to make clear to you, and guide you to ways of those who were before you, and to accept repentance of you, and Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[27] Allah wishes to accept your repentance, wishes those who follow their lusts that you (believers) should deviate far away (from the Right Way)

[28] Allah wishes to lighten (burden) for you; and human was created weak (by nature)

[29] O you who believe! Don’t eat up your wealth between you unjustly except that it is trading by mutual consent among you. You don’t kill yourselves. Surely, Allah is Merciful to you

[30] And whoever commits that through aggression and injustice, We shall burn him in fire, and that is easy for Allah

[31] If you avoid major sins that you are forbidden to do, We shall forgive your (minor) sins, and admit you to a noble entrance (Paradise)

[32] And don’t envy what Allah has conferred abundantly to some of you over (others). For men there is reward for what they earned, (and likewise) for women there is reward for what they earned. Ask Allah of His Bounty. Surely, Allah is All-Knower of everything

[33] And to everyone, We have appointed heirs of that (wealth) left by parents and relatives. To those with whom your right hands made covenant, give them their (by wills) due share. Truly, Allah is a Witness over everything

[34] Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has conferred abundantly one of them over others, and because they spend (to support) from their wealth. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allah and to their husbands) who guard in husband’s absence what Allah has ordered them to guard (their chastity, their husband’s property). But those women whom you fear their rebellion, admonish them (first), and (then) leave them (alone) in the beds, (and last) beat them (lightly, if it is useful), then if they obey you, then don’t seek against them a way (excuse to punish). Surely, Allah is High, Great

[35] If you fear a breach between the 2 (man and his wife), then appoint an arbitrator from his family and an arbitrator from her family; if they both wish to set things right, Allah will bring reconciliation between them. Indeed Allah is All-Knower, All-Aware (of every thing)

[36] Worship Allah and don’t associate with Him anything (in worship), and do good to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, the neighbor (who is) relative, the neighbor (who is) a stranger, to the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those captives possessed by your right hands. Surely, Allah does not love one who is proud and boastful

[37] those who are stingy and command others with stinginess and who hide the bounties which Allah has given them. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a disgraceful punishment

[38] And (also) those who spend their wealth to be seen by people, and don’t believe in Allah and the Last Day, and those who take Satan as a companion; then what a bad companion (they have)

[39] And what loss they would have if they had believed in Allah and the Last Day, and spend out what Allah has given them for sustenance? Allah is All-Knower of them

[40] Surely! Allah does not do wrong (not even) weight of an atom. If there is a good (done), He doubles it, and gives (extra) with a great reward from Him

[41] How (will it be) then when We bring from each community a witness and We bring you (O Muhammad) a witness against these people

[42] On that Day (of Judgment) those who disbelieved and disobeyed the Messenger (Muhammad) will wish if they were leveled (buried) with the earth, for they will not (be able to) hide any matter from Allah

[43] O you who believe! Don’t offer the prayer while you are intoxicated until you know (the meaning) of what you utter, nor when you are defiled (or in a state of sexual impurity) except when passing on way (traveling) until you wash yourselves. If you are ill, or on a journey, or one of you came from a toilet, or you had a sexual contact with women but did not find water, then do Tayammum with clean earth and rub with it your faces and your hands. Truly, Allah is Pardoning, Forgiving

[44] Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the book? They purchased error (wrong way), and they wish that you (believers) lose the Right Way

[45] Allah knows well your enemies. Sufficient is Allah as a Protector, and sufficient is Allah as a Helper

[46] Among those who are Jews (some of them) change words from their right places and they say: “We hear and we disobey,” and “Hear us and (let you O Muhammad) hear nothing.” And ‘Raina’ (an evil word used in Arabic in those days) with a twist of their tongues and a mockery of the religion (Islam). If they had only said: “We hear and we obey”, and “Hear us and look at us (to make us understand),” it would have been better for them, and more proper. But Allah has cursed them due to their disbelief, so they don’t believe except a few

[47] O you who have been given the Scripture! Believe in what We have revealed (to Muhammad) confirming what is (already) with you, before We wipe out your faces and turns them to their backs, or curse them as We cursed the people of Sabbath-breakers. The Commandment of Allah is executed

[48] Surely, Allah does not forgive that a partner is ascribed to Him, and He forgives other than that to whom He wills. Whoever associates anyone with Allah, indeed has devised a tremendous sin

[49] Have you not seen those who claim purity (though they believe in sharing partners with Allah) for themselves? Although it is Allah who purifies whom He pleases, and they will not be wronged the least even equal to the thread of a date-stone

[50] See how they invent a lie against Allah, and it is enough to be a clear sin

[51] Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the book? They believe in baseless superstitions and false deities (forces of Satan) and they say to those who disbelieved that they are better guided than those who believed to the Right Way

[52] They are those whom Allah has cursed, he whom Allah curses can find no helper

[53] or do they have a share in the dominion? Then they would not give people even a speck on the back of a date-stone

[54] Or do they envy people (Muhammad and his followers) on whom Allah has given from His Bounty? Indeed We had already given family of Abraham the book, the wisdom, and gave them a great kingdom

[55] Of them who believed in him (Muhammad), and of them were some who turned away their faces from him. Hell is sufficient for a blaze

[56] Surely! Those who rejected Our Verses, We shall burn them in fire. As often as their skins are burnt out, We shall change them for other skins so that they may taste the punishment. Truly, Allah is Mighty, All-Wise

[57] Those who believe and do good deeds, We shall admit them to gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), abide in it forever. For them will have purified spouses, We shall admit them to shades wide and ever deepening

[58] Surely! Allah commands you that you should deliver the trusts back to (those who are) worthy of them (rightful owners), and when you judge between people, you judge with justice. Surely, He excellently teaches you. Truly, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Seer

[59] O you who believe! You obey Allah and you obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those among you having authority. Then if you dispute among yourselves in anything, refer it to Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more suitable (for final) determination

[60] Have you not seen those (hypocrites) who claim that they believe in what has been sent down to you (O Muhammad), and what was sent down before you? They wish that they go for judgment (in their disputes) to fake judges though they were ordered that they reject it. But Satan wishes to mislead them far astray

[61] When it is said to them: “Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger (Muhammad),” you (Muhammad) see the hypocrites turn away from you with dislike

[62] How then (they behave) when a calamity befalls them for what their hands have sent forth? They come to you (Muhammad) swearing by Allah: “Surely, we want only goodwill and reconciliation.”

[63] They (hypocrites) are those of whom Allah knows what is in their hearts; so turn away from them, admonish them, and speak to them about themselves with penetrating (effective) words

[64] We never sent a Messenger, but who obeyed by Permission of Allah. If they (hypocrites), when they wronged themselves, they could have come to you (Muhammad) and asked forgiveness of Allah, and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Forgiving, Merciful

[65] But no (O Muhammad), by your Lord, they will not believe until they accept you as a judge in their disputes between them, and they don’t find in themselves any resistance on what you have decided, and accept with full submission

[66] And if We had enjoined upon them (saying): “You kill yourselves (the innocent ones kill the guilty ones) or leave from your homes,” they would not have done it except very few of them. If they had done what they were commanded of it, it would have been better for them, and would have added (to their faith) firmness

[67] and then We would have given them a great reward from Ourselves

[68] and We would have guided them to the Right Way

[69] And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad), they will be with those upon whom Allah has bestowed (Allah’s) blessings - the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous. How excellent these companions will be

[70] That is the Bounty from Allah, and Allah is sufficient as All-Knower

[71] O you who believe! You take your precautions, and advance in groups or advance all together

[72] Indeed among you is one who lags behind (from fighting in Allah’s cause). Then if a calamity befalls you, he says: “Indeed Allah has bestowed (Allah’s) blessings upon me that I was not present with them.”

[73] But if a Bounty from Allah befalls you, he would say as if there had not been affection between you and him: “(I wish) I had been with them; then I would have achieved a great success.”

[74] Let those (believers) who fight in the way of Allah only be (those) who sell life of this world in exchange of the Hereafter. Whoever fights in the way of Allah and is killed or gets victory; We shall grant a great reward

[75] And what (is wrong) with you that you don’t fight in the Way of Allah (to help) the weak (and oppressed) among men, women, and children, who say: “Our Lord! Bring us out of this town whose people are oppressors; and appoint for us from You a protector, and appoint for us from You a helper?”

[76] Those who believe, fight in the way of Allah. Those who disbelieve, fight in the way of Satan. So you (believers) fight against the friends of Satan. Surely strategy of Satan is weak

[77] Have you not seen those when it was said to them to hold back their hands (from fighting) and establish the prayer, and pay obligatory charity? Now, when the fighting is enjoined upon them, then a group of them fear people as they should have feared Allah or even greater fear, and say: “Our Lord! Why have You ordained on us the fighting? Why did not You defer it for us for another (short) period?" Say (to them): “Enjoyment of this world is short.” The Hereafter is better for whoever fears Allah, and you shall not be (treated unjustly) in the least (even equal to the thread of a date-stone)

[78] Wherever you may be, death will overtake you even if you are in fortified towers. If a good happens to them, they say: “This is from Allah,” but if an evil befalls them, they say: “This is from you (O Muhammad).” Say: "All are from Allah," so what (is wrong with) these people that they don’t seem to understand any word

[79] Whatever reaches to you of good, is from Allah, but whatever befalls you of evil, is from yourself. And We have sent you (Muhammad) for mankind as a Messenger, and Allah is Sufficient as a Witness

[80] Whoever obeys the Messenger (Muhammad) has indeed obeys Allah, and whoever turns away, then We have not sent you (O Muhammad) over them as a watcher

[81] They say: “We are obedient,” but when they leave your (Muhammad’s) presence, some of them spend night (planning) other than what you have said. But Allah records what they spend night (planning). So turn from them, and put your trust in Allah. Allah is All-Sufficient as a Trustee

[82] Do they not ponder over the Qur’an? Had it been from other than Allah, surely they would have found many contradictions in it

[83] Whenever there comes to them a matter of peace, or fear, they spread it; but if they had referred it to the Messenger and to those having authority among them, it would have been known by those who may infer (right conclusions) from them. If there had not been the Bounty of Allah on you and Allah’s Mercy, surely you would have followed Satan, except a few

[84] Then fight (O Muhammad) in the way of Allah, you are not accountable except for yourself. Urge the believers (to fight), may be that Allah will restrain evil of those who disbelieved. And Allah is Stronger in might and Stronger in punishment

[85] Whoever intercedes for a good cause, will have a share of it, and whoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a burden of it. And Allah has control over everything

[86] When you are greeted with a greeting, you greet better than that, or return it equally. Indeed, Allah keeps account over everything

[87] Allah! There is no one worthy of worship but Allah. Surely He will gather you together on the Day of Resurrection; there is no doubt in it. Who is more truthful than Allah in statement

[88] Then what is the matter with you regarding the hypocrites (that you have become) 2 parties? Allah has cast them back (to disbelief) for what they have earned. Do you want that you guide whom Allah lets go astray? Whoever Allah lets go astray, you will not find any way for them

[89] They wish that if you disbelieve, as they disbelieve, you become alike. So you should not take friends from them, till they emigrate in the Way of Allah. But if they turn back (from Islam), seize them, kill them wherever you find them, and neither you take from them a friend nor a helper

[90] except those who join a group, between you and between them there is a treaty of peace, or those who come to you restraining their hearts that they fight you or they fight their own people. Had Allah willed, He would have given them power over you, and they would have fought you. So if they withdraw from you, don’t fight against you, and offer you peace, then Allah has not made for you a way (to fight) against them

[91] You will find others (hypocrites) who wish that they be secure from you and they be secure from their people. Whenever they return to a mischief, they plunge into it. So if they don’t withdraw from you, nor offer you peace, nor they restrain their hands, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them. Those people, We have made for you against them a clear sanction

[92] It is not (appropriate) for a believer to kill a believer except by mistake. Whoever kills a believer by mistake, then it is commanded to free a believing captive and blood-money (compensation) be paid to his (deceased’s) family, except that they remit it as a charity. If he is from enemy people to you and is a believer; then freedom of a believing captive (is sufficient). If he is from people between you and between them is a covenant, then blood-money is paid to the family, and freedom of a believing captive. But whoever does not find it (means to free a captive and or blood-money), then fast for 2 consecutive months seeking repentance from Allah. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[93] And whoever kills a believer intentionally, the punishment is to abide in the hell forever. He will incur the wrath of Allah, Allah will lay curse on him, and prepared a great punishment

[94] O you who believe! When you go forth (to fight) in the way of Allah, don’t distinguish and say to whoever offers to you greetings of peace: “You are not a believer” seeking advantage of life of this world. Allah has abundant booties like this for you. (Remember what) you were before but then Allah graced upon you. So distinguish (carefully before considering anyone disbeliever). Surely Allah is Well-Aware of what you do

[95] Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are handicapped (disabled), and those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has exalted those who strive with their wealth and their lives over those who sit in rank (at home). To each, Allah has promised good (Paradise), and Allah has graced those who strive above those who sit (at home) with a great reward

[96] (higher) ranks from Him, and forgiveness and Mercy. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[97] Surely! Those whom the angels caused death while they have wronged themselves, they (angels) say to them: “In what (condition) were you?” They reply: “We were oppressed in the earth.” They (angels) say: “Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough (for you) to emigrate in it?” Those people will find their abode in hell, an evil destination

[98] Except the oppressed ones from men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, and they cannot direct their way

[99] these people may be that Allah will pardon them. Allah is Pardoning, Forgiving

[100] Whoever emigrates in the way of Allah, will find in the earth many places of refuge and abundant resources. Whoever leaves from home as an emigrant of Allah and His Messenger and then death overtakes him; surely reward is incumbent upon Allah. And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[101] When you travel in the earth, there is no sin on you to shorten your prayer if you fear that those who have disbelieved will harm you. Surely, the disbelievers are for you open enemies

[102] When you (O Muhammad) are among them, and you lead them in prayer (during war), let a group of them stand (in prayer) with you and let them take their arms (with them). When they finish prostrations, then let them (take positions) in your rear and let other group come up who has not yet prayed to pray with you, and let them take their precaution and their arms. Those who disbelieve wish, if you neglect your arms and your baggage, then they could jump upon you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if you lay aside your arms due to inconvenience with you of rain or that you are sick, but take precaution for yourselves. Surely, Allah has prepared a humiliating torment for the disbelievers

[103] When you have finished the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, and on lying your sides, but when you are secure (from danger), establish prayer. Surely, the prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed time

[104] Don’t be weak in pursuit of these people (enemy); if you are suffering hardships, they too are suffering hardships as you are suffering; while you hope from Allah the reward what they don’t hope, Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[105] Surely, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) the book (this Qur’an) with the truth so that you may judge between the people with what Allah has shown you, and you don’t be an advocate for those who are treacherous

[106] And seek forgiveness of Allah, indeed Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[107] And don’t argue for those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah does not like anyone who is treacherous and sinful

[108] They may hide (their crimes) from people, but they cannot hide from Allah. As He is with them even when they plot by night in words what He does not approve. And Allah encompasses of what they do

[109] You may have argued for them in the life of this world, but who will argue with Allah for them on the Day of Resurrection, or who will be over them their defender

[110] Whoever does evil or wrongs against own soul then seeks forgiveness of Allah, will find Allah Forgiving, Merciful

[111] Whoever commits a sin, only earns against own soul. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[112] Whoever commits a fault or a sin and then throws it on an innocent one, indeed burdens own soul with false charge and flagrant sin

[113] Had it not been the grace of Allah upon you (O Muhammad) and His Mercy, even if a group of them had decided that they would mislead you, but in fact they did not mislead except themselves, and they did not harm you in the least. Allah has sent down to you the book (the Qur’an), the wisdom, and taught you what you did not know. The Grace of Allah upon you (Muhammad) is great

[114] There is no good in most of their secret talks except one who commands in charity, or good deeds, or conciliation between people, and who does this, seeking the pleasure of Allah, We shall then give a great reward

[115] Whoever opposes the Messenger (Muhammad) after what has become clear, and follows the guidance other than the way of the believers, We shall keep him to where he has chosen; burn him in hell - what an evil destination

[116] Surely! Allah will never forgive the one who associates with Him. But other than that, He forgives whom He wills. Whoever associates others with Allah, has indeed misled misleading far away

[117] They (Pagan Arabs worship others than Allah) don’t invoke besides Him but female deities, and they don’t invoke but rebellious Satan

[118] Allah cursed Satan, who said: “I will take an appointed portion of your (Your) servants

[119] I will mislead them, I will arouse in them false desires, I will order them, and they will cut off ears of the cattle. I will order them and they will change the creation of Allah.” Whoever takes Satan as a guardian besides Allah, certainly has suffered a clear suffering

[120] He (Satan) makes promises to them, arouses in them false desires, and Satan does not promise them but deception

[121] These people will have their abode is hell, and they will not find from it an escape

[122] But those who believe (in the oneness of Allah) and do good deeds, We shall admit them to the gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), they will abide in it forever. Promise of Allah is true, and whose word is truer than Allah

[123] (The final results will be) neither your desires nor desires of people of the Scripture. Whoever does evil, will be required to pay for it, and will not find besides Allah any protector or any helper

[124] And whoever does good deeds, whether male or female, and is a believer, these people will enter Paradise and they will not be wronged even a speck on the back of a date-stone

[125] And who can be better in religion than the one who submits face to Allah, is righteous, follows religion of Abraham the upright, and Allah did take Abraham as a friend

[126] And to Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. Allah is encompassing of everything

[127] They ask you about women. Say: Allah instructs you about them, and what is recited to you in the book about orphan girls whom you don’t give them what was ordained for them (marriage-gift and inheritance) and yet you desire that you marry them. (Allah reminds you concerning) weak (and helpless) children among you that you stand for orphans with justice. Whatever good you do, indeed Allah is All-Aware of it

[128] And if a woman fears cruelty or desertion of her husband, then there is no blame on both of them that they reconcile themselves between reconciliation; and reconciliation is better. The souls are swayed by greed. But if you do good and fear from evil, then surely, Allah is Well- Acquainted with what you do

[129] You will never be able to do justice between wives even if you passionately desire, so don’t incline the whole inclination (to one of them with more time and provision), and leave others as hanging. But if you act rightly and fear Allah, then indeed Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[130] But if they separate (by divorce), Allah will make all independent (of each other and provide abundance) from His Bounty. And Allah is All-Sufficient, All-Wise

[131] And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Surely, We have advised those who were given the Scripture before you, and to you (O Muslims) that you fear Allah. But if you disbelieve (do at your own risk), then surely belongs to Allah what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and Allah is Rich (free of all wants), Praise-Worthy

[132] And belongs to Allah what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. Allah is All-Sufficient as a Defender of affairs

[133] If He wills, He can take you away, O mankind, and bring others. And Allah is All-Potent over that

[134] Whoever desires reward of this world, then (you should know that) with Allah alone is the reward of this world and the Hereafter. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Seer

[135] O you who believe! You stand firm for justice as witnesses for Allah, though it is against yourselves, or parents, and relatives whether the party is rich or poor; Allah has more right than both of them. So you don’t follow your desires to do injustice. If you distort (facts) or you refrain, then (you should know that) Allah is Well-Aware of what you do

[136] O you who believe! Believe in Allah, and His Messenger (Muhammad), and the book (the Qur’an) which He has sent down to His Messenger, and the Scripture which He has sent down before. Whoever disbelieves in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, then indeed is mislead a misleading far away

[137] Surely, those who believe, then disbelieve, then believe again, and again disbelieve, then increase in their disbelief; Allah will neither forgive them, nor will guide them on the Right Way

[138] Give tidings to the hypocrites that for them there is painful punishment

[139] those who take the disbelievers as allies instead of believers. Do they seek honor for them? Surely, the honor is for Allah all together

[140] And indeed He has sent down to you in the Scripture (this Qur’an) that when you hear the Verses of Allah being rejected and being mocked at, then you don’t sit with them, until they engage in a talk other than that; otherwise indeed you are like them. Surely, Allah will collect the hypocrites and disbelievers in hell all together

[141] Those (hypocrites) are watching closely to you. If there is a victory for you from Allah, they say: “Were we not with you?” But if there is a chance (of success) for disbelievers, they say: “Did we not have mastery over you and did we not protect you from the believers (Muslims)?” Allah will judge between you and them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah will never make for the disbelievers over the believers a way (to triumph)

[142] Surely, the hypocrites (try to) deceive Allah, but it is He Who deceives them. And when they stand up to the prayer, they stand with laziness to be seen by the people, and they don’t remember Allah but little

[143] (they are) swaying between this and that, neither to these nor to those. Whom Allah sends astray, you can never find for them a way (to Islam)

[144] O you who believe! You don’t take the disbelievers as allies instead of believers. Do you wish that you give Allah against yourselves a clear proof

[145] Surely, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the fire; and you will not find for them any helper

[146] Except those who repent (from hypocrisy), mend their ways, hold fast to Allah, and purify their religion for Allah, they will be with the believers. And Allah will grant to the believers a great reward

[147] Why should Allah punish you if you have thanked (Him) and you have believed (in Him)? Allah is All-Appreciative (of good), All-Knower

[148] Allah does not like that words of evil should be uttered publicly except (by someone) who has wronged. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[149] If you disclose a good, or keep it secret, or pardon an evil; then surely, Allah is Forgiving, All-Powerful

[150] Surely, those who disbelieve in Allah and His Messengers and they wish that they differentiate between Allah and His Messengers, they say: “We believe in some and we disbelieve in others,” and they wish that they take between (belief and disbelief) a way

[151] they are those disbelievers in truth. We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment

[152] Those who believe in Allah and His Messengers, and they don’t differentiate between any one of them (Messengers), We shall give them their rewards. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[153] The people of the Scripture ask you that you cause to descend upon them a book from heaven. Surely they have asked Moses greater than that, they said: “Show us Allah in public.” So they were struck with a thunderbolt for their wickedness. Then they took (to worship) the calf even after what came to them with clear signs. (Even so) We forgave them and We gave Moses a clear authority

[154] And We raised over them the mount (Tur) for their covenant, and We said to them: “Enter the gate prostrating with humility.” We also said to them: “You don’t violate (by doing worldly works in the) Sabbath (Saturday)." And We took from them a firm covenant

[155] (Even then) they broke the covenant, rejected the Verses of Allah, and killed the prophets unjustly. They say: "Our hearts are wrapped (don’t understand what the Messengers say).” But Allah has set a seal upon them (hearts) due to their disbelief. So they don’t believe but a few

[156] And they (went so far) in their disbelief that they uttered against Mary a mighty slander

[157] And they say that: “We have killed Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, Messenger of Allah.” Neither did they kill him, nor did they crucify him, but (it was made) to resemble for them. Surely those who differed in it (they were) in doubt about it. They did not have any knowledge about it except following the guess and surely they did not kill him (Jesus)

[158] Allah raised him (Jesus) up (with body and soul) to Himself (in the heavens). Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise

[159] There is none of the people of the Scripture who will believe in this fact before their death. On the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them

[160] Due to the wrong-doing of those who call themselves Jews, and for their hindering many people from the way of Allah; We made unlawful to them certain foods (which had been) lawful for them

[161] for their taking of usury though they were forbidden from taking it, and for their devouring of wealth of people wrongfully. And We have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment

[162] But those among them who are firmly rooted in knowledge, and those believers who believe in what has been sent down to you (Muhammad) and what was sent down before you, and those who perform prayer, and who pay obligatory charity, and who believe in Allah and in the Last Day; it is they to whom We shall give a great reward

[163] Surely, We have revealed to you (O Muhammad) just as We had revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. We also revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and (his) offspring, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, Solomon, and to David We gave the Psalms

[164] And Messengers We have mentioned to you before, and Messengers We have not mentioned them to you, and Allah spoke to Moses (directly)

[165] The Messengers are bearers of glad tidings and warners so that there is not any plea for people against Allah after the Messengers. Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise

[166] Allah bears witness to that which He has sent down (the Qur’an) to you (Muhammad). He has sent it down with His knowledge, and the angels bear witness too. Allah is All-Sufficient as a Witness

[167] Surely, those who disbelieve and prevent people from the way of Allah, surely they have strayed far away

[168] Surely, those who disbelieve and do wrong, Allah will neither forgive them, nor He will guide them to any way

[169] except way of hell, they will abide in it forever, and that is easy for Allah

[170] O mankind! Surely, the Messenger (Muhammad) has come to you with the truth from your Lord. So believe in him, it is better for you. But if you disbelieve, then indeed to Allah belongs what is in the heavens and the earth. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[171] O people of the Scripture! Don’t exceed the limits in your religion. Don’t say of Allah but the truth only. The Messiah Jesus, son of Mary (no more than) a Messenger of Allah and His Word “Be” which He conveyed to Mary and a soul from Him (was created by Him in her womb). So believe in Allah and His Messengers, you don’t say: “3 (trinity)!” Give up, it is better for you. Only Allah is one worthy of worship. Glory is to Him far above that He should have a son. To Him belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. Allah is All-Sufficient as a Guardian

[172] The Messiah will never disregard that he be a servant to Allah, nor the angels near (to Allah). Whoever rejects from His worship and shows arrogance, He will certainly gather them all together before Himself

[173] As for those who believe and do good deeds, He will give their due rewards, and give them more out of His Bounty. But as for those who refuse and show arrogance, He will punish them with a painful punishment. They will not find for them besides Allah any guardian or any helper

[174] O mankind! Surely, there has come to you proof (Muhammad) from your Lord, and We have sent down to you a clear light (this Qur’an)

[175] As for those who believed in Allah and held fast to Him, He will admit them to His Mercy and Grace (Paradise), and guide them to a Right Way

[176] They ask you to pronounce a ruling. Say: “Allah pronounces for you a ruling about Al-Kalala (who leaves behind no heirs). If a man dies, he does not have a child and a sister, then for her is ½ (inheritance) of what he has left. He (brother) will inherit her (sister) if she does not have a child. If there are 2 (sisters), then for them are 2/3rd of what he left, and if they were (many) brothers (and sisters) male and female, then the male will have the 2 shares (twice) of females. (Thus) Allah makes clear to you lest you go astray. Allah is All-Knower of everything

[1] O you who believe! Fulfill your obligations. Lawful to you (for food) are beasts of cattle except what is hereby recited to you. You are not allowed to hunt while you are in state of Ihram (Pilgrimage). Surely, Allah commands what He wills

[2] O you who believe! Don’t violate (the sanctity of the) symbols of Allah, nor of the sacred month, nor of the animals (brought for sacrifice), nor of the garlanded (animals marked for security), nor the people coming to the Sacred House (Makkah) seeking the Bounty of their Lord and good pleasure. When you finish the Ihram (Pilgrimage), you may hunt. Let not the hatred of some people, who once stopped you from the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah), lead you to transgress. You help one another in righteousness and piety; and don’t help one another in sin and transgression. Fear Allah. Surely, Allah is Severe in punishment

[3] Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead animal’s meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and what has been slaughtered as a sacrifice to other than Allah, (killed by) strangling and by a violent blow, and by a headlong fall, and by the goring of horns, and that devoured (partly eaten) by a beast except that slaughtered by you (before its death), and what slaughtered on altars (elevated places for sacrifice), and that you seek knowledge of your fate by dividing arrows. All these are sins (disobedience of Allah). This Day, those who have given up all hope, disbelieved of your religion. So you don’t fear them, but fear Me. This Day, I have perfected for you your religion, completed upon you My Favor, and has approved for you Islam as your religion. Whoever is forced by hunger, not inclined to sin (not eaten forbidden food), then surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[4] They ask you (Muhammad) what is lawful for them (as food). Say: “Lawful are made to you pure good things. What you have taught to hunting animals (beasts and birds of prey) train them for hunting; you teach them what (knowledge) Allah has taught you. So you may eat what they catch for you, but invoke the name of Allah on it, and fear Allah. Surely, Allah is Swift in reckoning.”

[5] This Day made lawful to you are pure good things. Food of those who have been given the Scripture is lawful to you and your food is lawful to them. (Lawful to marry) chaste women from the believing women and chaste women from those who were given the Scripture before you, when you have given them their bridal due (given by husband to his wife at the time of marriage) desiring chastity not lewdness (illegal sex), nor taking them as secret companions (girl friends). Whosoever disbelieves in faith, their work will go to waste, and they will be in the Hereafter among the losers

[6] O you who believe! When you stand up for the prayer, then wash your faces and your hands up to the elbows, you wipe your heads, and wash your feet up to the ankles. If you are (in state of) Janaba (had sexual discharge), then purify yourself (take full bath). If you are ill or on a journey or one has come out from the toilet, or you have been in sexual contact (with wives), make Tayammum if you don’t find water, then look for clean earth and you wipe your faces and hands with it. Allah does not want to lay upon you any hardship, but He wants to purify you, and to complete His Favor upon you so that you may be thankful

[7] You remember the Favor of Allah upon you and His covenant that He bound you with it when you said: “We hear and we obey.” You fear Allah. Surely, Allah is All-Knower of what is in your hearts

[8] O you who believe! Be steadfast for Allah as witnesses in equity and let not enmity of people drive you to avoid justice, deal justly. That is nearer to piety, and fear Allah. Surely, Allah is Well-Aware of what you do

[9] Allah has promised to those who believe and do good deeds, for them is forgiveness and great reward

[10] Those who disbelieve and deny Our Verses, they will be companions of hellfire

[11] O you who believe! Remember the Favor of Allah upon you when some people decided (made a plan) that they stretch (harm) you with their hands, but (Allah) held back their hands from you. So fear Allah. In Allah let the believers put their trust

[12] Surely Allah took a covenant from the children of Israel, and We appointed among them 12 leaders. And Allah said: “Certainly I am with you if you establish the prayer, you pay obligatory charity, you believe in My Messengers, you assist them, and you lend to Allah a good loan (spend in charity). Surely, I will wipe out from you your evil deeds, and will surely admit you to gardens under them the rivers flow (in Paradise). But whoever disbelieved after this among you, indeed he has gone astray from Right Way.”

[13] Then for their breach of their covenant, We cursed them, and made their hearts hard. They changed the words from their right context and they forgot a part of message what they were cautioned of it. You will not cease to discover treachery from them, except a few of them. But forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds). Surely, Allah loves those who do good deeds

[14] And from those who said we are Christians, We took their covenant, but they forgot a good part of that message they were cautioned of it. So We aroused among them enmity and hatred till Day of Resurrection, and Allah will inform them of what they used to do

[15] O people of the Scripture! Indeed Our Messenger (Muhammad) has come to you, he makes clear to you much of that you used to conceal from the Scripture and passes over much. Surely, there has come to you from Allah a light (Muhammad) and a clear book (the Qur’an)

[16] Allah guides with it those who seek His good pleasure ways of peace, and He brings them out from the darkness to the light by His will and guides them to the Right Way

[17] Surely, those who disbelief say: “Surely Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary.” Say (O Muhammad): “Who then has power against Allah, if He decides that Allah will destroy the Messiah, son of Mary, his mother, and those who are all on the earth? To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and what is between them. He creates what He wills. And Allah is Powerful over everything.”

[18] The Jews and the Christians say: “We are the children of Allah and His loved ones.” Say: “Why then He punishes you for your sins? But you are human being from those He created, He forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and to Him is the return.”

[19] O people of the Scripture! Surely, has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad), he makes things clear to you, after an interval of the Messengers, lest you say: “There has not come to us a bearer of glad tidings and not a Warner.” But surely now has come to you a bearer of glad tidings and a Warner. Allah is Powerful over everything

[20] And (remember) when Moses said to his people: “O my people! You remember the Favor of Allah upon you. When He raised prophets among you, and made you kings, and gave you what He had not given to any one of the worlds

[21] O my people! Enter the holy land which Allah has ordained for you, and you don’t turn on your backs, then you will turn as losers.”

[22] They said: “O Moses! Surely, in the holy land are people of great strength, and we shall never enter it until they depart from it. If they depart from it, then we will enter it.”

[23] frightened men on whom (Joshua and Caleb) Allah had favored (His Grace) said: “Enter (assault) upon them through the gate, and if you enter it, then indeed you will be victorious, and put your trust in Allah if you are believers.”

[24] They said: "O Moses! We shall not even enter it as long as they are in it. So both you and your Lord go and you 2 fight, and we are sitting right here.”

[25] He (Moses) said: “O my Lord! I don’t have control except on myself and my brother. So distinguish between us and between the disobedient people!”

[26] (Allah) said: “Indeed it (the holy land) is forbidden to them for 40 years; they will wander (in disruption) in the earth. So you don’t grieve over the disobedient people.”

[27] (O Muhammad) recite to them the story of 2 sons of Adam (Abel and Cain) in truth; when both offered a sacrifice (to Allah), and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. He (latter) said (to the former): “Surely I will kill you.” He (former) said: “Surely, Allah accepts only from the pious

[28] If you stretch your hand against me so that you kill me, I shall not stretch my hand against you so that I kill you, for I fear Allah; the Lord of the worlds

[29] Surely, I desire that you be laden with my sin and your sin, and you become inmate of the fire, and that is the reward of the wrongdoers.”

[30] Then his evil soul prompted him killing of his brother; and he killed him and became one of the losers

[31] Then Allah sent a crow scratching in the earth so that it shows him how he may hide dead body of his brother. He (the murderer) said: “Woe to me! Am I not even able that I could be like this crow and could hide dead body of my brother?” Then he became from those who regretted

[32] Because of that We ordained for children of Israel that whoever kills a person, except (as a punishment) for killing a person or for mischief in the earth, (it will be written) as if killed all mankind. Whoever saves a life, as if saves life of all mankind. Surely, Our Messengers came to them with clear signs, yet indeed many of them after that are those who committed excesses in the earth

[33] The only recompense of those who wage war against Allah, His Messenger, and spread mischief in the earth is that they are killed or they are crucified or their hands and their feet are cut off from opposite sides, or be exiled from the land. That is disgrace for them in this world, and a great punishment in the Hereafter

[34] except those who repent before you have power over them; so you should know that Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[35] O you who believe! You fear Allah, you seek (the means of) approach to Him, and you strive hard in His Way so that you may succeed

[36] Surely, those who disbelieve, if they have all that is in the earth, and as much as like therewith to ransom themselves from punishment on the Day of Resurrection, it will not be accepted from them, and for them is a painful punishment

[37] They will wish that they come out of the fire, but they will not come out of it, and for them is a lasting punishment

[38] You cut off their hands of male and female thief, as a recompense for what they have earned, an exemplary punishment from Allah. And Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise

[39] But whoever repents after him (with forgiveness). Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[40] Do you not know that to Allah alone belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth? He punishes whom He wills and He forgives whom He wills. And Allah is All-Powerful over every thing

[41] O Messenger (Muhammad)! Let not grieve you those who race each other into disbelief, of those who say: “We believe” with their mouths but their hearts don’t believe. Of those who have become Jews are listeners to falsehood, listeners to other people who have not come to you. They change the words from their context; they say: “If you are given this, you take it, but if you are not given this, then beware!” Whom Allah wills, falls into error, and you will never be able to do anything for him against Allah. Those are the ones whom Allah does not want to purify their hearts; for them there is disgrace in this world, and for them there is a great punishment in the Hereafter

[42] They are listeners to falsehood, devourers of forbidden earnings. If they come to you (O Muhammad), then either judge between them, or turn away from them. If you turn away from them, then they will never harm you anything. If you judge, then judge between them with justice. Surely, Allah loves the just

[43] But how they appoint you a judge while they have with them the Torah, in which there is the decision of Allah? Even after that, they turn away. Those are not believers

[44] Surely, We have sent down the Torah (to Moses), wherein was guidance and light. The Prophets used to judge with it, whoever had submitted (to Allah) from those became Jews, so did scholars and Rabbis. They were entrusted the protection of the Book of Allah, and they were witnesses to it. So you don’t fear the people but fear Me, and you don’t sell My Verses for a little price. Whoever does not judge by what Allah has sent down; those are indeed the disbelievers

[45] And Allah ordained for them in it (Torah) that: “Life for life, eye for eye, nose for nose, ear for ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds for retribution.” So whoever gives it up, it will be a compensation for him. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has sent down; those are they who are the wrongdoers

[46] And We sent in their foot steps, Jesus, son of Mary, confirming what had come before him from the Torah, and We gave him the Gospel in which was guidance and light, and confirming what has come before him from the Torah, guidance, and an admonition for the pious

[47] Let people of the Gospel judge by what Allah has sent down in it. Whoever does not judge by what Allah has sent down; those are they who are the transgressors

[48] And We have sent down to you (Muhammad) the book (this Qur’an) in truth, confirming what came before it from the book and a watcher over it which has come to you from the truth. We have prescribed for each of you a law and a clear way. If Allah willed, He could have made you one nation, but to test you in what He has given you; so strive one with another in good deeds. To Allah is all of your return; then He will inform you about what you used to differ in it

[49] And you (Muhammad) judge between them by what Allah has revealed and you don’t follow their desires, and beware of them lest they seduce you away from some of what Allah has revealed to you. If they turn away, then you know that only the wish of Allah is to punish them for some of their sins. Truly, many of the people are transgressors

[50] Do they seek the judgment of ignorance? Who is better than Allah in judgment for a people who have firm faith

[51] O you who believe! You don’t take the Jews and the Christians as allies, some of them are allies of others. Anyone of you takes them as allies, then he will be counted as one of them. Surely, Allah does not guide the wrongdoers

[52] And you see those in whose hearts there is a disease (of hypocrisy), they hurry to them, saying: “We fear that a misfortune may befall us.” Perhaps that Allah brings a victory or a decision from His will, then they will become regretful on what they have concealed in themselves

[53] Those who believe will say: “Are these the ones (hypocrites) who swore by Allah of their strongest oaths that they are with you (Muslims)?” Their deeds have gone to waste (because of hypocrisy), and they have become the losers

[54] O you who believe! Whoever among you turns back from religion (Islam), Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, strict towards the disbelievers, strive in the Way of Allah, and will not fear blame of a critic. That is the Grace of Allah, He grants whom He wills. Allah is All-Sufficient in resources, All-Knower

[55] Your only friend is Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe - those who establish the prayer, give obligatory charity, and they are those who bow down

[56] Whoever takes as friends: Allah, His Messenger, and those who have believe, then the party of Allah will be victorious

[57] O you who believe! You don’t take as allies, those from among the people who were given the Scripture before you and the disbelievers, who have take your religion for mockery and fun. Fear Allah if you are true believers

[58] When you call for prayer, they take it for a mockery and fun; because they are a people who don’t understand

[59] Say: “O people of the Scripture! Are you opposing us except that we believe in Allah, and what has been sent to us and what was sent before us? Indeed most of you are transgressors.”

[60] Say (O Muhammad): “Shall I inform you of those worse than that regarding recompense from Allah? They are those whom Allah has cursed, who have incurred His Wrath, and He had transformed some of them to monkeys and swine; who worshipped false deities; those are worse in rank (on the Day of Resurrection), and more astray from the Right Way

[61] When they come to you, they say: “We believe.” But in fact they enter with disbelief and surely they go out with it. Allah knows what they are hiding

[62] You see many of them hurrying in sin and transgression, and eating the forbidden earnings. Evil indeed is what they do

[63] Why don’t the Rabbis and the scholars forbid them from their uttering sinful words and from their eating forbidden things? Evil indeed is what they have been performing

[64] The Jews say: “Hands of Allah is tied up.” Their own hands are tied up and they are cursed for what they have said. But His hands are outspread. He spends Bounty as He wills. Surely, the revelation that has come to you from your Lord increases their rebellion and disbelief. We have cast among them enmity and hatred till the Day of Resurrection. Whenever they kindled fire of war, Allah extinguished it; and they always strive on earth to spread mischief. And Allah does not like the mischief-makers

[65] And if the people of the Scripture had believed and become pious, We would surely have wiped out from them their sins and would have surely admitted them to gardens of bliss (Paradise)

[66] And if they had observed the Torah and the Gospel, and what has been sent to them from their Lord (the Qur’an), they would surely have gotten provision from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them are moderate people (on right course), and many of them are evil what they are doing

[67] O Messenger (Muhammad)! Convey what has been sent down to you from your Lord. If you don’t do it, then you have not conveyed His Message. Allah will protect you from the people. Surely, Allah does not guide the disbelievers

[68] Say (O Muhammad): “O people of the Scripture! You are not on anything (guided) till you observe the Torah and the Gospel, and what has been sent down to you from your Lord (the Qur’an).” Certainly this revelation (the Qur’an) which has come to you from your Lord will increase in many of them in rebellion and disbelief. So don’t grieve over the disbelievers

[69] Surely, those who believe (Muslims) and those who became Jews and the Sabians and the Christians - whoever believed in Allah and the Last Day, and did good deeds, no fear shall be on them, nor they shall grieve

[70] Surely, We took covenant of children of Israel and sent to them Messengers. Whenever a Messenger came to them with what not liked by them, some of them denied him, and some of them killed him

[71] They thought that there will be no trial, so they became blind and deaf; then Allah turned to them (with forgiveness); but again many of them became blind and deaf. And Allah is All-Seer of what they do

[72] Surely, those who disbelieved, say: “Indeed Allah is the Messiah (Jesus), son of Mary.” But the Messiah (Jesus) said: “O children of Israel! You worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.” Surely, whoever sets partners with Allah, then indeed Allah has forbidden Paradise, and its abode will be the fire. There are no helpers for the wrongdoers

[73] Surely, those who disbelieved said: “Indeed Allah is 3rd of 3 (in Trinity).” But there is no one worthy of worship except One (Allah). If they don’t cease from what they say, surely a painful punishment will befall those who disbelieve among them

[74] Will not then they turn (in repentance) to Allah and ask for His forgiveness? Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[75] The Messiah (Jesus), son of Mary, is not except a Messenger. Certainly the Messengers have passed away before him. His mother (Mary) was a woman of truth. They both used to eat the food (as any other human). See how We make the Verses clear to them and see how they are deceived away (from the truth)

[76] Say (O Muhammad): “Do you worship besides Allah something which has neither power for your harm nor for your benefit? Indeed, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.”

[77] Say (O Muhammad): “O people of the Scripture! You don’t exceed limits in your religion other than the truth, you don’t follow desires of people who certainly went astray before, they misled many, and strayed from the Right Way.”

[78] Those who disbelieved from the children of Israel were cursed by tongue of David and Jesus, son of Mary. That was because they disobeyed and they were transgressing

[79] They did not forbid each another from wrong deeds they committed. Evil indeed was what they used to do

[80] You see many of them; they make friends with those who disbelieved. Evil indeed is that they themselves have sent forth for them. For that reason, they have incurred the Wrath of Allah, and they will abide forever in punishment

[81] If they believed in Allah and the prophet (Muhammad), and what has been revealed to him (the Qur’an), they would not have taken disbelievers as friends, but many of them are disobedient (to Allah)

[82] Surely, you will find most hostile among people in enmity to those who have believed (Muslims) are the Jews, and those who set partners with Allah. Surely you will find nearest of them in love to those who have believed (Muslims) are those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because amongst them are priests and monks, who don’t take pride

[83] When they (monks and priests) hear what has been sent down to the Messenger (Muhammad), you see their eyes overflow with tears because they have recognized the truth. They say: “Our Lord! We believe; so write us down with the witnesses

[84] Why should we not believe in Allah and in that which has come to us of the truth? We wish that our Lord will admit us (in Paradise) with the righteous people.”

[85] So Allah rewarded them for what they said with gardens under them the flowing rivers (in Paradise), they will abide forever in it. Such is the reward of righteous people

[86] But those who disbelieved and denied Our Verses, they shall be the inmates of the fire

[87] O you who believe! Don’t make good things unlawful what Allah has made lawful to you, and you don’t transgress. Surely, Allah does not like the transgressors

[88] And eat of what sustenance provided to you by Allah, lawful and good things. You fear Allah, in Whom you believe

[89] Allah will not call you to account for unintentional things in your oaths. But He will call you to account for earnestly sworn in oaths. The penalty (for a broken oath) is feeding 10 needy people of average of what you feed your families; or clothing them; or freeing a captive. But whoever can not afford, then fasting for 3 days. That is expiation of your oaths when you have sworn. But keep your oaths. Thus Allah makes clear to you His Verses so that you may give thanks

[90] O you who believe! Only intoxicants and game of chance (gambling) and sacrifices at altars (tribute to idols) and dividing arrows (lottery) are an abomination of handiworks of Satan. So avoid them so that you may attain success

[91] Satan only wants to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from the prayer. So, will you be of those who abstain

[92] And obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and be aware. But if you turn away, then you should know that it is the duty only upon our Messenger to convey clearly

[93] Those who believe and do righteous deeds, there is no sin for what they ate (in the past), if they fear Allah, believe, and do righteous deeds, then again they fear Allah and believe, and then (once again) they fear Allah and do good deeds (with perfection). Allah loves the righteous people

[94] O you who believe! Allah will surely try you with something of the game which can be taken by your hands and your lances, so that Allah knows who fears Him unseen. Then whoever transgresses after that, there is a painful punishment

[95] O you who believe! You don’t kill game when you are in a state of Ihram (for Pilgrimage). Whoever of you kills it intentionally, then penalty is like what was killed of cattle judged by 2 just men among you, an offering brought to the Ka’bah; or for expiation, feeding of needy or to that equivalent fasting so as to taste and grieve (punishment) of the deed. Allah has pardoned what is passed. But whoever repeats it, Allah will take retribution on him. Allah is All-Mighty, Lord of retribution

[96] Lawful to you is game of water and its eating as provision for you and for travelers, but is forbidden to you hunting on land while you are in (a state of Ihram). And fear Allah to Whom you shall be gathered

[97] Allah has made the Ka’bah, the Sacred House, an establishment for mankind, and the sacred month, animals of offerings, and their collars (garlanded). All this is so that you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and that Allah knows everything

[98] Know that Allah is severe in punishment and that Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[99] It is not on the Messenger but to convey (the message). And Allah knows what you reveal and what you conceal

[100] Say (O Muhammad): “Are not equal bad thing and good thing, even though abundance of bad things may fascinate you.” So fear Allah, O people of understanding so that you may succeed

[101] O you who believe! You don’t ask (questions) about things if they are made clear to you, they may trouble you. If you ask (questions) about these when the Qur’an is being revealed, they will be made clear to you. Allah has forgiven that and Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing

[102] Indeed, people asked such questions before you, then on that account they became disbelievers

[103] Allah has not instituted things like Bahira (a she-camel whose milk was spared for idols and nobody was allowed to milk it), or Saibah (a she-camel let loose for grazing for idols, and nothing was allowed to be carried on it), or a Wasilah (a she-camel set free for idols as it gave birth to a she-camel at its first delivery and then again at its second delivery) or Ham (a stallion camel freed from work for idols after it had finished a number of copulations assigned to it) (all these animals were liberated in honor of idols as practiced by pagan Arabs). But those who disbelieve invent a lie against Allah, but most of them don’t understand

[104] And when it is said to them: “Come to what Allah has revealed and to the Messenger (Muhammad),” they say: “Sufficient for us what we found upon our forefathers,” even though their forefathers did not know anything nor they had guidance

[105] O you who believe! Take care of your own selves. Whoever goes astray will not harm you when you are guided. To Allah all of you return, and then He will inform you of what you used to do

[106] O you who believe! Take witness between you when any of you approaches the death while making a will with 2 just men among you, or 2 others from among other than you if you are traveling through the land and calamity of the death befalls you. You detain them both after the prayer, they swear by Allah if you doubt them saying: “We will not sell it for a price even if he is a near relative. We shall not conceal the Testimony of Allah, then indeed we will be among the sinners.”

[107] Then if it is discovered that the 2 are guilty of sin, let 2 others stand forth in their places, nearest in kin from among those who claim a lawful right. Let the 2 swear by Allah saying: “Our testimony is truer than testimony of the other 2, and we have not transgressed, then indeed we will be among the wrongdoers.”

[108] That is closer that they give evidence in its true nature or they fear that their oaths will be disproved after others’ oaths. So fear Allah and listen. And Allah does not guide those who are disobedient transgressors

[109] On the Day when Allah will gather the Messengers and will say: “What answer you were given?” They will say: “We have no knowledge, surely, only You (Allah) are All-Knower of hidden things.”

[110] (Remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): “O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My Favor to you and to your mother when I strengthened you with spirit of the holy (Gabriel), you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and when I taught you the book and the wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel; and when you made from clay like the figure of a bird by My permission, and you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My permission, you healed the born-blind, and the lepers by My permission, when you raised the dead by My permission, when I restrained children of Israel from you when you came to them with clear proofs; and those who disbelieved among them said: This is nothing but clear magic.”

[111] When I (Allah) revealed to the disciples (of Jesus) to believe in Me and My Messenger, they said: “We believe and bear witness that we are Muslims.”

[112] (Remember) when the disciples said: “O Jesus, son of Mary! Does your Lord has power to send down to us table spread with food from the heaven?” Jesus said: “Fear Allah, if you are believers.”

[113] They said: “We wish that we eat of it, our hearts be satisfied, we know that you have indeed told us the truth, and we be witnesses on that.”

[114] Jesus, son of Mary, said: “O Allah, our Lord! Send down upon us a table from the heaven which will be a festival for us - for first and the last of us and a sign from You; and provide us sustenance, and You are best of sustainers.”

[115] Allah said: “Surely I will send it down to you, but whoever disbelieves after that among you, then I will punish with a punishment such that I have not punished (like that) anyone of the worlds.”

[116] And (remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): “O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say to people: ‘Take me and my mother as 2 who are worthy of worship besides Allah?”’ Jesus will say: “Glory is to You! It was not for me that I say what I had no right to say. Had I said it, then surely You would have known it. You know what is in my soul and I don’t know what is in Your; truly, You know all of the hidden things

[117] I did not say to them except what You commanded me of it that (say): ‘You worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. I was over them a witness till I remained among them, but when You recalled me, You were the watcher over them, and You are a witness over everything

[118] If You punish them, surely they are Your servants, and if You forgive them, surely You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.”’

[119] Allah will say: “This is the Day the truthful will profit their truthfulness: for them are gardens with the rivers flowing under them (in Paradise) - they shall abide in it forever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. That is the great success.”

[120] To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, what is in them, and He has power over everything

[1] The praise is for Allah, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and made the darkness and the light; yet those who disbelieve in their Lord, they hold others as equal

[2] It is He, Who has created you from clay, then decreed a term (you to die) and a determined term (you to be resurrected) with Him, yet you doubt

[3] And it is the same Allah in the heavens and in the earth, He knows your secret and your open deeds, and He knows what you earn

[4] Yet never comes to them a sign from Verses of their Lord, but they are turning away from it

[5] Indeed, they have rejected the truth (the Qur’an and Muhammad) when it came to them. But soon news will come to them of that (the punishment) they used to mock at it

[6] Have they not seen how many generations We have destroyed before them? We had established them (more powerful) on the earth such as We have not established for you. And We sent rain on them abundantly, and made the rivers flow under them. Then We destroyed them for their sins, and We raised after them other generations

[7] And if We had sent down to you (O Muhammad) a book written on paper and they could have touched it with their hands, those who disbelieve still would have said: “This is not but obvious magic!”

[8] And they say: “Why has not an angel been sent down to him?” If We had sent down an angel, the matter would have been decided then, and no respite would have been granted to them

[9] and had We appointed him an angel, We would have made him in a human form, and We would have certainly caused confusion to them in what they are already confused

[10] Indeed Messengers were mocked before you (O Muhammad), but those who ridiculed were surrounded by them the very thing what they were mocking at it

[11] Say (O Muhammad): “Travel in the land and see what the end of the rejecters was.”

[12] Say (O Muhammad): “To whom belongs what is in the heavens and the earth?” Say: “To Allah.” He has prescribed the Mercy for Himself. He will gather you together on the Day of Resurrection, there is no doubt in it. Those who have ruined themselves, they will not believe

[13] And to Him belongs all that exist in the night and the day, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower

[14] Say (O Muhammad): “Shall I take a guardian other than Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth? It is He who feeds and He is not fed.” Say: “Surely, I am commanded that I should be first who submit to Allah and should not be among the polytheists.”

[15] Say: “I surely fear, if I disobey my Lord, the punishment of a mighty Day.”

[16] Whoever is averted from it (punishment) that Day, surely (Allah) has Mercy on him. That is the obvious success

[17] And if Allah touches you with affliction, then none can relieve it but He, and if He touches you with good, then He has power over every thing

[18] And He is Omnipotent (Supreme Authority) over His servants, and He is the All-Wise, Well-Aware of everything

[19] Say (O Muhammad): “What thing is greatest in evidence?” Say: “Allah is a witness between me and between you; and this Qur’an is revealed to me so that I may warn you with it and whoever it may reach. Do you surely bear witness that besides Allah there are others worthy of worship?” Say: “I don’t bear such a witness!” Say: “Allah is only the one worthy of worship. Indeed I am innocent of what you associate (with Allah).”

[20] Those whom We have given the Scripture recognize him (Muhammad) as they recognize their sons. But those who lost their own selves will not believe

[21] And who is greater wrongdoer than he who invents a lie against Allah or rejects His Verses? Surely, the wrongdoers will not attain success

[22] On the Day when We shall gather them all together, We shall say to those who associated others (with Allah): “Where are your associates (false deities) to whom you used to assert?”

[23] They will not have arguments but will say: “By Allah, our Lord, we were not polytheists.”

[24] Look! How they lie against themselves! The lie will leave them what they invented

[25] Among them there are those who (pretend that they) listen to you; but We have cast veils over their hearts, and deafness in their ears, so they can not understand it. Even if they see every sign, they will not believe in it. So much so that when they come to you, they argue with you. The disbelievers say: “This is not but tales of the ancients.”

[26] And they forbid others from him (Muhammad) and they themselves keep away from him. They destroy not but their own selves and they don’t perceive it

[27] If you could see when they will be held over the fire! They will say: “We wish we were sent back (to the world), then we would not deny the Verse of our Lord, and we would be among the believers!”

[28] But it has become clear to them what they used to conceal before. Even if they were sent back (to the world), they would have reverted to what they were forbidden. Indeed they are the liars

[29] And (today) they say: “There is no other life but our life of the world, and we will not be resurrected (on the Day of Resurrection).”

[30] If you could see when they will be held to stand before their Lord! He will say: “Is this not the truth?” They will say: “Yes, our Lord!” He will say: “Then taste the punishment for what you used to disbelieve.”

[31] Indeed they will suffer loss who denied meeting with Allah. When the Hour (doomsday) will come to them suddenly, they will say: “Alas for us over what we neglected in it.” They will carry the burden of their sins on their backs. Indeed evil is what they will bear

[32] The life of this world is nothing but a play and a pastime. Abode of the Hereafter is better for those who fear Allah. Will you not then understand

[33] Indeed We know that it grieves you (Muhammad) what they say: surely they don’t reject you, but the wrongdoers deny in the Verses (the Qur’an) of Allah

[34] Indeed, many Messengers were rejected before you (O Muhammad), but they endured with patience that they were rejected, and they were hurt; till Our help reached them, and there is none who can alter the words of Allah. Surely, there has come to you news of those Messengers

[35] If their dislike is hard on you, then see if you can seek a tunnel in the ground or a ladder to the sky, so that you can bring them a sign. (You know) if Allah willed, He could have gathered them all on the guidance. So don’t be like the ignorant

[36] It is only those who listen (to Muhammad), will respond. For the dead (disbelievers), Allah will raise them (on the Day of Resurrection), and then to Him they will be returned (for their recompense)

[37] And they say: “Why not a sign has been sent down to him from his Lord?” Say: “Indeed Allah has power to send down a sign, but most of them don’t know (the wisdom behind it).”

[38] There is no animal on earth and no bird that flies with its 2 wings, but are communities like you (who see the signs of Allah). We have not neglected anything in the book. Then to their Lord they shall be gathered

[39] Those who reject Our Verses are deaf and dumb in the darkness. Whom Allah wills lets go astray and whom He wills guides on the Right Way

[40] Say (O Muhammad): “What do you think if the punishment of Allah comes to you, or the last Hour comes to you, do you call anyone other than Allah? Answer if you are truthful!”

[41] But to Him alone you will call, and He will remove the distress for which you have called upon Him if He wills. You will forget whoever you have associated (with Allah)

[42] Surely, We did send Messengers to nations before you (O Muhammad). We seized them with misfortune and hardship, so that they might humble themselves

[43] Why did they not humble themselves when Our punishment came to them? Because their hearts became hardened, and Satan made seem fair to them what they used to do

[44] When they forgot the warning what they had been reminded therewith, We opened to them the gates of every pleasant thing, until when they were rejoicing in what they were granted, We seized them suddenly, and then they were plunged into despair

[45] So last remnant of the people who did wrong were cut off. All praises are for Allah, Lord of the worlds

[46] Say (to the disbelievers): “What do you think if Allah takes away your hearing and your sight, and seals up your hearts; who is there worthy of worship other than Allah who could restore them to you?” See how We present the Verses in various ways, yet they turn away

[47] Say: “What do you think if the punishment of Allah comes to you suddenly or openly, will anyone be destroyed except the wrongdoers?”

[48] And We have not sent the Messengers but bearers of glad tidings and warners. So those who believe and mend their life, then no fear shall be upon them, nor shall they grieve

[49] But those who reject Our Verses, the punishment will touch them for what they used to transgress

[50] Say (O Muhammad): “I don’t say to you that I have the treasures of Allah, nor that I know the unseen; nor I say to you that I am an angel. I follow not but what is revealed to me.” Say: “Is it equal the blind and the seeing? Why do you not think?”

[51] And (O Muhammad) warn with it (the Qur’an) those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord, when there will be neither a protector nor an intercessor for them besides Him; so that they may fear Allah and keep their duty to Him

[52] And don’t turn away those who invoke their Lord in the morning and the evening seeking His Favor. You are not accountable for their deeds and they are not accountable for yours. So if you turn them away, you shall be of the wrongdoers

[53] Thus We have tested some of them (poor believers) with others (chiefs of Quraish) so that they might say: “Are these (poor) people whom Allah has favored from amongst us?” Does not Allah know better the thankful ones

[54] When those who believe in Our revelations come to you, say: “Peace be upon you.” Your Lord has made the Mercy incumbent upon Himself. If any one of you does evil in ignorance, then repents after that, and mends ways; then surely, He is Forgiving, Merciful

[55] And thus We explain in detail the Verses, so that way of the sinners becomes clear

[56] Say (O Muhammad): “I am forbidden that I worship those whom you call upon besides Allah.” Say: “I will not follow your desires, then I will go astray, and I will not be of the guided.”

[57] Say (O Muhammad): “I am on a clear proof from my Lord, but you have rejected it. I don’t have (the punishment) which you are demanding hastily. The decision is not but for Allah: He declares the truth, and He is the best of the judges.”

[58] Say: “If I had that power which you are asking for impatiently (the punishment), the matter would have been settled at once between me and you, but Allah knows the best the wrongdoers

[59] And He has the keys of the unseen, none knows them but He. And He knows what is in the earth and the sea. There is not a leaf that falls but He knows it. There is neither a grain in darkness of the earth nor anything wet or dry, but is written in a clear book

[60] It is He, Who recalls your souls by night (during sleep), and knows what you have done during the day, then He raises you again in it (next day) so that the appointed term (your life) is completed. To Him will be your return, then He will inform you of what you used to do.”

[61] He is the Omnipotent (Supreme Authority) above His servants, and He sends over you guardians (angels), until when death approaches one of you. Our Messengers (angels) cause you to die (take soul), and they don’t neglect their duty

[62] Then they (souls) are returned to Allah, their Lord, and the Just. Surely, He is the judge and He is the Swiftest in taking accounts

[63] Say (O Muhammad): “Who saves you from the darkness of the land and the sea? When you call upon Him humbly and secretly (saying): ‘If He (Allah) saves us from this (danger), we shall be among the thankful.”’

[64] Say (O Muhammad): “Allah saves you from this and from every distress, yet you associate partners with Allah.”

[65] Say: “He has power to sends upon you punishment from above you or from under your feet, or covers you with mutual discord, and lets some of you taste violence of one another. See how We explain Verses in various ways, so that they may understand

[66] But your people have denied it (the Qur’an) and the truth.” Say: “I am not a supervisor over you

[67] For every prophecy there is a fixed time and soon you will know it.”

[68] And when you (Muhammad) see those who engage in (argument with) Our revelations, turn away from them until they engage in a talk other than that (topic). If Satan causes you to forget (the commandment), then after the remembrance, you don’t sit with the wrongdoers

[69] Those who fear Allah are not responsible from their (wrongdoers’) actions anything, but remind them so that they (wrongdoers) may fear Allah

[70] And leave alone those who take their religion as a play and amusement, and are deceived by the life of this world. But remind them with it (the Qur’an) lest their souls are caught for what they have earned. Neither will be for them besides Allah a protector nor an intercessor, and even if they offer ransom for every ransom, it will not be accepted from them. They are those who are caught for what they earned. For them will be a drink of boiling water and a painful punishment because they used to disbelieve

[71] Say (O Muhammad to the disbelievers): “Shall we invoke others besides Allah that can neither benefit us nor can harm us? Shall we turn on our heels after when Allah has guided us? Like those whom the Satan has misled in the earth confused, their companions call them to the guidance (saying): ‘Come to us.’” Say: “Surely, the Guidance of Allah is the only guidance, and we are commanded that we submit (become Muslims) to the Lord of the worlds

[72] to offer prayer, fear Allah, and it is He to Whom you shall be gathered.”

[73] It is He who has created the heavens and the earth in truth and on the Day (of Resurrection) He will say: “Be!” and it shall become. His word is the truth. The dominion will be His on the Day when the trumpet will be blown. He knows all the invisible and the visible. He is the Wise, aware of everything

[74] And (remember) when Abraham said to his father Azar: “Do you take idols as deities? Surely, I see you and your people in clear error.”

[75] Thus We showed Abraham kingdom of the heavens and the earth so that he becomes one of the firm believers

[76] When the night outspread over him, he saw a star. He said: “This is my Lord.” But when it set, he said: “I don’t love those who set.”

[77] When he saw the moon rising, he said: “This is my Lord.” But when it set, he said: “If my Lord don’t guide me, surely I shall be among the people who go astray.”

[78] When he saw the sun rising, he said: “This is my Lord. This is the largest.” But when it set, he said: “O my people! Surely I am free from what you associate (with Allah)

[79] Surely, I have turned my face to Him who has created the heavens and the earth, and exclusively I am not of the polytheists.”

[80] His people disputed with him. He said: “Do you dispute with me about Allah, whereas He has guided me? I don’t fear what you associate with Him except that whatever my Lord wills; my Lord comprehends every thing (in His) knowledge. Then don’t you remember

[81] Why should I fear what you associate with Allah, when you don’t fear what you associate with Allah, for which He has not sent down any authority to you? Which of the 2 parties has more right to security? (Tell me) if you know

[82] Those who believe and don’t confuse their belief with wrong-doings, for them there is the security and they are the guided.”

[83] That was Our argument which We gave to Abraham against his people. We raise in ranks whom We will. Surely your Lord is All-Wise, All-Knower of everything

[84] We bestowed upon him Isaac and Jacob, We guided each of them, and before that, We guided Noah, and among his progeny David, Solomon, Job, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron. Thus We reward the righteous people

[85] (Others include) Zachariah, John, Jesus, and Elias; all were of the righteous

[86] and Ishmael, Elisha, Jonah, Lot, and all We favored over the worlds

[87] and from their forefathers, their progeny, and their brethren. We chose them and guided them to the Right Way

[88] This is the guidance of Allah with it He guides whom He wills of His servants. If they had associated others with Allah, rendered vain from them what they used to do (deeds)

[89] They were those whom We gave the book, sound judgment, and Prophethood. But if they disbelieve in it, then indeed We would entrust it to the people who are not disbelievers in it

[90] (O Muhammad) they are those whom Allah had guided. So you follow their guidance. Say: “I ask you no reward for it (delivery of the message). This is not but a reminder for the worlds.”

[91] They have not valued (the attributes of) Allah with a value due to Him when they said: “Allah did not send down to any human being any thing.” Ask (O Muhammad): “Who sent down the book (Torah) which Moses brought it, a light and guidance for mankind? You have put into sheets for people, you disclose some of it and you conceal most of it. Though you were taught (through the Qur’an) what neither you know nor your forefathers knew.” (If they don’t answer) say: “Allah (sent it).” Then leave them in their arguments they play

[92] And this (the Qur’an) is a blessed book which We have sent down confirming (the revelations) which came before it, so that you may warn people of Mother of Towns (Makkah) and those around it. Those who believe in the Hereafter, will believe in it (the Qur’an), and they will guard over their prayers

[93] Who is more unjust than the one who invents a lie against Allah, or says: “Revelation was sent down to me,” while no revelation has come to him? Or the one who says: “I will reveal like what Allah has revealed.” If you could see when the wrongdoers are in agonies of the death and the angels are stretching out their hands (saying): “Deliver your souls! This Day you shall be recompensed with the punishment of humiliation for what you used to utter against Allah other than the truth. You used to be arrogant concerning His Verses

[94] And surely you have come back to Us all alone as We created you the first time. You have left behind what We had bestowed on you. We don’t see with you your those intercessors whom you claimed that they share with Allah (as partners) in your matters. Indeed (bonds) have been severed between you and have forsaken you what you used to claim.”

[95] Surely! It is Allah who causes to split the grain and the fruit-stone. He brings forth the living from the dead, and brings forth the dead from the living. Such is Allah, then how are you being misled (from truth)

[96] (He) is the Cleaver (chopper) of the daybreak. He has made the night for resting, and the sun and the moon for reckoning. Such are the arrangements of the All-Mighty, the All-Knower

[97] It is He Who has made for you the stars, so that you may guide yourselves by them in darkness of the land and the sea. Indeed We have made clear the revelations for people who know

[98] It is He Who has created you from a single person (Adam), so there is a time-limit (on the earth) and a resting place (in the Hereafter). Indeed, We have made clear the Verses for people who understand

[99] It is He Who sends down rain from the heaven, We bring thereby vegetation of every kind, We bring forth thereby green stalks, We bring forth from it thick-clustered grain and from date-palm and from its sprout clusters of dates hanging low, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates resembling (in kind), and yet different. Look at its fruit when it bears fruit, and its ripeness. Surely! In all these are signs for people who believe

[100] Yet, they make the jinns associates with Allah, though He has created them, and they falsely attribute to Him as sons and daughters without knowledge. He is glorified and exalted (far above) from what they attribute

[101] He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. How He can have a son when He did not have a mate? He has created every thing and He is the All-Knower of everything

[102] Such is Allah, your Lord! There is no one worthy of worship but He, the Creator of every thing. So worship Him (alone) and He is the Guardian over every thing

[103] No vision can grasp Him, but He grasps all visions. He is the Subtle, Well-Aware of everything

[104] Surely, proofs have come to you from your Lord. So those who see will do so for their own self, and those who are blind, will do so against themselves. I (Muhammad) am not over you a keeper

[105] Thus We explain the Verses in various ways, and they (the disbelievers) may say: “You have learned (from the Scriptures of the people and brought this Qur’an)” and that We may make it clear for the people who have knowledge

[106] Follow what is revealed to you (O Muhammad) from your Lord, there is no one worthy of worship but He and turn away from the polytheists

[107] If Allah willed, they would not have associated others with Him. He has not made you a watcher over them nor you are a guardian over them

[108] And don’t insult those who (disbelievers) invoke other than Allah, lest they insult Allah wrongfully without knowledge. Thus We have made their deeds seem fair to each nation. Then to their Lord is their return and then He shall inform them of what they used to do

[109] They swear by Allah their strongest oaths, that if a Verse came to them, they would surely believe in it. Say: “Only the Verses are with Allah.” What will make you realize that when those Verses come, they will still not believe

[110] And We shall turn their hearts and their eyes (away from guidance), as they did not believe in it for the first time, and We shall leave them in their tyranny to wander blindly

[111] Even if We had sent down the angels to them, the dead had spoken to them, and We had gathered before them every thing open (before their eyes), they would not have believed, unless that Allah willed, but most of them are ignorant

[112] And so We have made for every Prophet an enemy - devils of humans and jinns, inspiring some of them to others with adorned speech as a deception. If your Lord had willed, they would not have done it, so leave them alone with what they fabricate

[113] so that the hearts of those who don’t believe in the Hereafter may incline (to such deception), and they may be pleased with it; so that they may commit what they wish to commit (sins and evil deeds)

[114] (Say O Muhammad): “Shall I seek a judge other than Allah who has sent down to you the book (The Qur’an) in details?” Those whom We gave (previously) the Scripture; they know that it is revealed from your Lord in truth. So you should not be of those who doubts

[115] The Word of your Lord has been perfected in truth and justice. No one can change His Words. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower

[116] If you obey most of those on the earth, they will mislead you from the Way of Allah. They don’t follow but guess, and they don’t but lie

[117] Surely, your Lord! It is He Who knows best who strays from His Way, and He knows best the rightly guided ones

[118] So eat of that meat on which the name of Allah has been pronounced (during slaughter) if you are believers in His revelations

[119] What happened to you that you don’t eat of that (meat) on which the name of Allah has been pronounced (during slaughter) when indeed He has explained to you what is forbidden to you, unless that you are constrained to it? Surely many lead people astray by their desires for lack of knowledge. Certainly your Lord knows best the transgressors

[120] Abandon (all kinds of) sin, open and secret. Surely, those who earn sin, they will be recompensed for what they have committed

[121] You don’t eat of that (meat) on which the name of Allah has not been pronounced (during slaughter), it is indeed a transgression. Indeed, the devils do inspire their friends (from mankind) so that they dispute with you, and if you obey them, then you would surely be polytheists

[122] Can he who was dead (by ignorance and disbelief), whom We gave life (by knowledge and belief), and whom We gave a light (belief) of likeness by it (can walk) among people, be like the one who is in the darkness (disbelief) from which can never come out? Thus it is made seem fair to the disbelievers what they used to do

[123] and thus We have set up in every town leaders of its wicked ones to plot in it. But they don’t plot except against themselves though they don’t perceive

[124] When a sign (Verse of the Qur’an) comes to them, they say: “We shall not believe until we are given like what was given to the Messengers of Allah.” Allah knows best where to place His message. Humiliation from Allah and a severe punishment will soon overtake the criminals for what they used to plot

[125] Whomever Allah wills to guide, He opens heart to Islam, and whomever He wills to let go astray, He makes heart closed, constricted, as if the soul is climbing to the sky. Thus Allah sets the wrath over those who don’t believe

[126] whereas, this is the Right Way (Islam) of your Lord. Surely, We have detailed Our Verses for a people who take heed

[127] For them there will be home of peace (Paradise) with their Lord. And He will be their protector for what they used to do

[128] And on the Day when He will gather them all together (and say): “O you assembly of jinns! Surely, you have misled a lot from humans.” Their friends among the humans (will say): “Our Lord! Some of us benefited from some, and now we have reached our term which You had appointed for us.” He will say: “The fire is your residing place to reside in it forever, except what Allah wills.” Surely your Lord is All-Wise, the All-knower of everything

[129] And thus We make some of the wrongdoers friends of some for what they used to earn (in the world)

[130] (Allah will ask): “O assembly of jinns and mankind! Did not there come to you Messengers from among you, reciting to you My Verses and warning you of your meeting of this Day?” They will say: “We bear witness against ourselves.” It was this worldly life that deceived them. They will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelievers

[131] This is because your Lord would not destroy the towns unjustly while their people were unaware

[132] For every one there will be ranks for what they did. Your Lord is not unaware of what they do

[133] And your Lord is Self-Sufficient, full of Mercy. If He wills, He can destroy you away, and replace you with others as He wills, just as He raised you from the offspring of other people

[134] Surely, what you are promised is bound to pass and you can not escape (the punishment of Allah)

[135] Say (O Muhammad): “O people! Work in your place, surely, I too am at work (in my way), soon you will know who will be happy for the reward of the house (Paradise). Surely, the wrongdoers will not succeed.”

[136] And they assign to Allah a share of the tilth (produce) and the cattle which He has created, and they say: “This is for Allah,” so they presume, and “this is for our partners (of Allah).” But what is for their partners (of Allah) does not reach Allah, while what is for Allah reaches to their partners (of Allah)! Evil is what they judge

[137] Likewise to many of the polytheists, killing of their children for their partners (of Allah) have made seem fair so that they ruin them and so that they confuse them in their religion. If Allah had willed, they would not have done it. So leave them alone with what they fabricate

[138] They say that these (certain types of) cattle and crops are forbidden, none should eat them except those whom we allow. They presume (certain types of) cattle are forbidden to use their backs (for loads or any work), and they did not pronounce the name of Allah on cattle (during slaughter); made false fabrication against Him (Allah). He will recompense them for what they used to fabricate

[139] They say: “What is in bellies of these cattle (milk or fetus) is exclusively for our males, and forbidden to our females, but if it is born dead, then they all have shares in it.” He will punish them for their attribution (superstitions). Surely, He is All-Wise, All-knower of everything

[140] Indeed those who have killed their children foolishly without knowledge suffered loss, and they have made unlawful what sustenance Allah has provided them, inventing a lie against Allah. Surely they have gone astray and they are not guided ones

[141] And it is He who has created gardens trellised and not trellised, the date-palms, the crops of different tastes, the olives, and pomegranates, are similar (in kind) but not similar (in taste). Eat of its fruit when ripen, but pay its due (obligatory charity) on the day of its harvest. Don’t exceed the limits. Surely, He does not like those who exceed limits

[142] And of the cattle some are for loads (like camel) and some are to be laid on ground (for slaughter like sheep, goats etc). Eat that what Allah has provided you, and you don’t follow footsteps of Satan. Surely he is to you open enemy

[143] in pairs: of the sheep 2 (male and female), and of the goats 2 (male and female). Ask: “Has He forbidden you the 2 males or the 2 females, or contain (fetuses) which the wombs of the 2 females (enclose)? Tell me with knowledge, if you are truthful.”

[144] Of the camels 2 (male and female), and of the cows 2 (male and female). Ask: “Has He forbidden you the 2 males or the 2 females or contain fetuses which the wombs of the 2 females (enclose)? Or were you present when Allah ordered you of this? Then who is more unjust than one who fabricates a lie against Allah so as to mislead the people without knowledge? Surely, Allah does not guide the wrongdoers.”

[145] Say (O Muhammad): “I don’t find in what has been revealed to me anything prohibited to be eaten by one who intends to eat it, except that it be dead animal or blood poured out, or flesh of pork: for that is surely unclean or impious (unlawful meat slaughtered) by invoking name of other than Allah. But whoever is forced (by necessity) neither craving nor transgressing, then certainly your Lord is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[146] And to those who are Jews, We forbade every animal with claws (undivided hoof), and We prohibited them the fat of the cows and the sheep, except what is carried to their backs or intestines, or what is mixed with bone. Thus We punished them for their rebellion. Surely, We are Truthful

[147] If they deny you (Muhammad) say: “Your Lord is owner of vast Mercy, but His punishment can not be averted from the guilty people.”

[148] Those who made partners with Allah will say: “If Allah had willed, we would have made neither partner with Him, nor would our forefathers, nor we would have prohibited anything (against Him).” Likewise those who were before them rejected until they tasted Our punishment. Say: “Is there any knowledge (evidence) with you which you can provide to us? You follow nothing but guess and you are not but guessing.”

[149] Say: “Allah has conclusive argument, and had He willed, He would have guided you all.”

[150] Say: “Bring your witnesses, who can testify that Allah has prohibited this.” Even if they testify, you (O Muhammad) don’t testify with them. You don’t follow desires of those who have rejected Our Verses, those who don’t believe in the Hereafter, and they set up others as equals with their Lord

[151] Say (O Muhammad): “Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited to you that you don’t associate anything with Him, do good with parents, don’t kill your children (for fear) of poverty - We provide sustenance for you and for them; don’t draw near those shameful deeds that are committed openly or secretly, don’t kill a life which Allah has forbidden, except in a just cause. He has commanded you these so that you may understand

[152] Don’t draw near the wealth of the orphan, except that which is better (to improve), until the orphan reaches maturity, and give full measure and weight with justice. We don’t burden anyone, but to its capacity. When you speak, be just even if it affects your own relative, and you fulfill the covenant of Allah. He commands you these so that you may take heed

[153] Surely, this is My Right Way, so follow it, and you don’t follow other ways, lest they will scatter you from His way. He has commanded you this so that you may become pious

[154] Then, We gave Moses the book (the Torah) to complete (Our Favor) on those who would do good, it explained every thing, and was guidance and a Mercy, so that they might believe in meeting with their Lord.”

[155] This is a blessed book (the Qur’an) which We have sent down, so follow it and fear Allah so that you may be shown Mercy

[156] Lest you (pagan Arabs) say: “The book was sent down only to 2 groups before us, and surely, we were unaware from their study,”

[157] or lest you (pagan Arabs) say: “Surely if the book had been sent down to us, we would have been better guided than them.” Surely clear proof (the Qur’an) has come to you from your Lord, guidance and a Mercy. Who is then more unjust than the one who rejects the Verses of Allah and turns away from them? We shall requite those who turn away from Our Verses with severe punishment for what they used to turn away

[158] Are they waiting except that the angels should come to them, or your Lord should come, or some Verses of your Lord should come! The day when some Verses of your Lord do come, a soul will not benefit its belief if it had not believed before, or earned good through its faith. Say: “You wait! We (too) are waiting.”

[159] Surely, those who divide their religion and break up into factions, you (O Muhammad) have no concern with them in the least. Surely, their case is with Allah, Who will tell them what they used to do

[160] Whoever does a good deed, shall have 10 times like thereof, and whoever does an evil deed, shall be punished only like thereof, and they will not be wronged

[161] Say (O Muhammad): “Surely, my Lord has guided me to a Right Way, a right religion, way of Abraham, the upright and he was not of the polytheists.”

[162] Say (O Muhammad): “Surely, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds

[163] He has no partner. Thus I am commanded, and I am the first of those who surrender (Muslims).”

[164] Say: “Should I seek a Lord other than Allah, and He is the Lord of every thing? Every soul will earn fruits of its own deeds; no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return and He will tell you that you have been differing

[165] And it is He who has made you inheritors of the earth, and exalted some of you over others in ranks so that He may try you in what He has given you. Surely your Lord is swift in retribution, and certainly He is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[1] Alif-Lam-Mim-Sad

[2] This is a book (the Qur’an) sent down to you (O Muhammad), let not there be a hesitation from it in your heart, so that you may warn with it, and it is a reminder to the believers

[3] (Say O Muhammad): “You follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord, and you don’t follow any protectors besides Him.” Little that you remember

[4] And how many towns We destroyed? Our punishment came to them suddenly by night or when they were sleeping at noon

[5] their plea was not uttered when Our punishment came to them but they said: “Surely, we were wrongdoers.”

[6] Surely, We shall question those to whom (the Book) was sent down, and surely, We shall question the Messengers

[7] Then We shall narrate to them with knowledge, and indeed We have not absent (from anywhere, anytime)

[8] The weighing on that Day (of Resurrection) will be the true (weighing). So those who will be heavy with good deeds in the scale, they will be those of the successful (enter Paradise)

[9] and those who will be light in the scale of good deeds, they will be those who will incur loss upon themselves (enter hell) for they used to be unjust with Our Verses

[10] And surely, We have established you on the earth and have made a livelihood for you in it. Yet little thanks that you give

[11] Surely, We created you, then gave you shape, then We said to angels: “Prostrate to Adam,” and they prostrated except Satan, who was not of those who prostrated

[12] (Allah) said: “What prevented you (O Satan) that you did not prostrate, when I commanded you?” Satan said: “I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.”

[13] (Allah) said: “(O Satan) get down from this (Paradise), it is not for you to show arrogance here. Get out; indeed you are of the disgraced ones.”

[14] (Satan) said: “Allow me respite till the Day (of Resurrection) when they will be raised up.”

[15] (Allah) said: “Surely, you are granted respite.”

[16] (Satan) said: “Because You have sent me astray, I will surely sit in ambush for them (human beings) on Your Right Way

[17] Then I will come to them from front of them and behind them, from their right and from their left, and You will not find most of them as grateful.”

[18] (Allah) said (to Satan): “Get out from this (Paradise) disgraced and expelled. Whoever of them (mankind) will follow you, surely I will fill hell with you all.”

[19] (Allah said): “O Adam! Reside with your wife in Paradise, and eat from where you wish, but don’t approach this tree or you both will be of the wrongdoers.”

[20] But Satan whispered suggestions to them both to expose to them what was concealed to them from their private parts; and he said: “Your Lord has forbidden you from this tree only to prevent you from becoming angels or become of the immortals.”

[21] And he (Satan) swore to them both (saying): “Surely, I am one of the sincere advisers to you both.”

[22] So he misled them both with deception. When they both tasted from the tree, both of their private parts (shame) were exposed to them and they began covering (shame) themselves with leaves of Paradise. Their Lord called out to them (saying): “Did I not forbid you from that tree and tell you: surely, Satan is open enemy to you?”

[23] They said: “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You don’t forgive us, and have Mercy on us, we shall certainly be of the losers.”

[24] (Allah) said: “Get down; some of you are enemy to others. On the earth will be a residing place for you and a livelihood for a time.”

[25] (Allah) said: “In it you shall reside, and in it you shall die, and from it you shall be taken out (resurrected).”

[26] O children of Adam! Surely, We have send down to you clothing which covers your private parts and as an adornment, and the garment of piety that is better. This is a Verse of Allah so that they may remember

[27] O children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you as he drove out your parents (Adam and Eve) from Paradise, stripping them of their garments to expose (to them) their private parts. Surely, he and his host (tribe) see you from where you don’t see them. Surely, We have made the devils guardians of those who don’t believe

[28] And when they do some lewdness, they say: “We found our fathers on it, and Allah has commanded us of it.” Say: “Nay, Allah does not command of lewdness. Do you say on Allah what you don’t know?”

[29] Say (O Muhammad): “My Lord has commanded justice, keep straight your faces (to Him) at every prayer place, and invoke to Him being sincere in faith as He created you so shall you return.”

[30] He has guided one group while another group deserved to be left in the error; because surely they took devils as guardians instead of Allah, yet they consider that they are guided

[31] O children of Adam! Take your adornment (wear clean clothes) at every Masjid (for prayer). Eat and drink, but don’t waste by extravagance; indeed He does not like the wasters

[32] Say (O Muhammad): “Who has forbidden the adornment (to wear decent clothes) given by Allah, which He has produced for His servants, and good things of the sustenance (lawful food)?” Say: “These are for those who believe in the life of this world, but these shall be exclusively for them on Day of Resurrection.” Thus We explain the Verses for people who understand

[33] Say (O Muhammad): “Indeed my Lord has forbidden shameful deeds which were committed openly, of them which were committed secretly, sins and transgression without the right, associate others with Allah what He has not sent with any authority, and say about Allah of which you do no know

[34] For every nation there is a fixed term; when their term is reached, neither can they delay for a moment nor they can bring it earlier.”

[35] O children of Adam! If Messengers come to you from among you, recite to you My Verses, then those who fear (Allah) and mend themselves, there will not be any fear upon them, and they will not grieve

[36] but those who reject Our Verses, and treat them with arrogance, those are the inmates of the fire; they will abide in it forever

[37] Who is more unjust than the one who invents a lie against Allah or rejects His Verses? They are those whose share will reach them from the book (of decrees) until when Our Messengers (angels of death) come to them causing them to die, they (angels) will say: “Where are those whom you used to invoke other than Allah?” They will reply: “They have forsaken us.” They will testify against themselves that indeed they were disbelievers

[38] (Allah) will say: “You enter in the fire and join among nations of jinns and human who have passed away before you.” Every time a group will enter, it will curse its sister (preceding group) until they all will gather in it. The last of them will say to the first of them: “Our Lord! These have misled us, so give them double punishment of the fire.” He will say: “For every one there will be double (punishment), though you may not know.”

[39] The first of them will say to the last of them: “You were not any better than us, so taste the punishment for what you used to earn.”

[40] Surely, those who reject Our revelations and show arrogance to it, the gates of heaven will not be opened to them, nor they will enter Paradise until the camel passes through the eye of a needle (i.e., impossible). Thus Allah will recompense the criminals

[41] For them there will be bed of hell and above them it is covering (of fire). Thus We will recompense the wrongdoers

[42] As for those who believe and do righteous deeds, We don’t burden any person more than to its capacity; they are the residents of Paradise. They will abide in it forever

[43] And We shall remove what is in their hearts of any ill-feeling (against one another of the worldly life). Rivers will flow under them, and they will say: “All the praises be to Allah, Who has guided us to this, never could we have found guidance if Allah would not have guided us! Indeed, the Messengers of our Lord did come with the truth.” It will be cried out to them: “This is the Paradise which you have inherited for what you used to do (good).”

[44] And the residents of Paradise will call out to the inmates of the fire (saying): “Surely, we have found true what our Lord had promised to us; have you also found true, what your Lord promised?” They will say: “Yes.” Then a herald will cry out between them: “The curse of Allah is upon the wrongdoers

[45] those who hindered from the way of Allah, and sought to make it crooked, and they were disbelievers in the Hereafter.”

[46] And between the 2, there will be a barrier and on Al-A’raf (heights) there will be people who will recognize every one by their marks (Paradise by white faces and hell by black faces). They will call out to the residents of Paradise: “Peace be on you.” They (people on Al-A’raf) will not have yet entered it (Paradise), but they will hope (to enter)

[47] And when their eyes will turn towards the inmates of the fire, they will say: “Our Lord! Don’t place us with the wrongdoers.”

[48] And the people of Al-A’raf (heights) will call out certain residents, whom they would recognize by their marks, saying: “What did benefit to you from your number (wealth) and your show of arrogance?”

[49] Are they those about whom you swore that Allah will not grant them Mercy? (Today, it has been said to them): “Enter Paradise, no fear shall be on you, nor shall you grieve.”

[50] The inmates of the fire will cry out to the residents of Paradise: “Pour on us some water or anything Allah has provided you.” They will say: “Allah has forbidden both (water and provision) to the disbelievers

[51] who took their religion as amusement and play, and the life of the world deceived them.” (Allah will say): “So today We will forget them as they forgot their meeting of this Day, and as they used to reject Our Verses.”

[52] Surely, We have brought to them a book (the Qur’an) which We have explained with knowledge-guidance and a Mercy to a people who believe

[53] Are they waiting that its reality be unfolded? When the Day will come, its reality will be unfolded, those who had forgotten it before, will say: “Surely, the Messengers of our Lord did come with the truth. Do we have any intercessors now, who might intercede for us? Or could we be sent back (to world) so that we would do good deeds other than those evil deeds we used to do?” Surely, they have lost themselves and whatever they used to fabricate has forsaken them

[54] Surely your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in 6 days, and then He ascended the Throne (to suit His Majesty). He makes the night cover the day, which seeks it rapidly (to follow the night). He has created the sun, the moon, the stars, and subjected to His command. Blessed be Allah, Lord of the worlds

[55] Call upon your Lord humbly and in secret. Surely, He does not like the transgressors

[56] And don’t do mischief in the earth after its order is set, and call Him with fear and hope. Surely, the Mercy of Allah is close to the righteous people

[57] And it is He who sends the winds as glad tidings in the presence of His Mercy (rain). When they carry a heavy-laden cloud, We drive it to a dead land, and then We send down water (rain) from it. Then We bring forth in it every kind of fruit. Similarly, We shall raise the dead, so that you may take heed

[58] Its vegetation of the good land comes forth by the order of its Lord, and that which is bad (land), does not produce but little. Thus We explain the Verses in various ways for people who give thanks

[59] Indeed, We sent Noah to his people and he said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You don’t have any one worthy of worship but Him. Certainly, I fear for you the punishment of a mighty Day!”

[60] The leaders of his people said: “Surely, we see you in plain error.”

[61] (Noah) said: “O my people! There is not an error in me, but I am a Messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[62] I convey to you messages of my Lord and give advice to you. I know from Allah what you don’t know

[63] Or do you wonder that a reminder from your Lord has come to you as a man among you to warn you, so that you may fear Allah and that you may be shown (His) Mercy?”

[64] But they denied him, so We saved him and those with him in the ship, and We drowned those who denied Our Verses. Indeed they were blind people

[65] To people of Ad (We sent) their brother Hud. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You don’t have any one worthy of worship but Him. Will you not then fear (Allah)?”

[66] The leaders of those who disbelieved from his people said: “Surely, we see you in foolishness, and surely we consider you of the liars.”

[67] (Hud) said: “O my people! There is no foolishness in me, but I am a Messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[68] I convey messages of my Lord to you, and I am a trustworthy adviser to you

[69] Or do you wonder that a reminder has come to you from your Lord through a man from among you to warn you? And remember that He made you successors after people of Noah, and increased you in ample stature. So remember the Bounties of Allah, so that you may succeed.”

[70] They said: “You have come to us that we worship Allah alone and forsake what our forefathers used to worship. So bring to us what you promise (threat) if you are of the truthful!”

[71] (Hud) said: “Surely punishment and wrath have fallen on you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me about mere names which you and your fathers have named for which Allah has not sent down any sanction? Then wait (for the decision of Allah), surely I am with you of those who wait.”

[72] Then We saved him and those with him by a Mercy from Us, and We cut the last remnant (wiped out) of those who denied Our Verses, and they were not believers

[73] To the people of Thamud (We sent) their brother Saleh. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You don’t have any one worthy of worship but Him. Surely, a clear proof (coming out of a huge she-camel from the midst of a rock) has come to you from your Lord. This she-camel of Allah is a sign to you, so leave her alone to graze on the earth of Allah, and don’t touch her with harm, lest a painful punishment should seize you

[74] And remember when He made you successors after Ad and gave you habitation in the land, you build palaces in its plains, and you carved out the mountains as homes. So remember the Bounties of Allah, and don’t go about in the land as mischief-makers.”

[75] The arrogant leaders from his people asked those who were oppressed among them, who believed: “Do you believe that Saleh is one sent from his Lord?” They said: “Surely, we believe in what he has been sent with.”

[76] Those who showed arrogance said: “Surely, we disbelieve in that which you believe in.”

[77] Then they hamstrung (killed) the she-camel, insolently defied the order of their Lord, and they said: “O Saleh! Bring us what you have been promising (threat) us if you are indeed one of the Messengers (of Allah).”

[78] So the earthquake took them in the morning in their homes lying (dead) on their faces

[79] Then he (Saleh) turned away from them and said: “O my people! Surely, I have conveyed to you message of my Lord, and have given good advice to you but you don’t like advisers.”

[80] And (remember) Lot, when he said to his people: “Do you commit lewdness as none has committed (before) you in any one of the worlds

[81] Surely, you approach men lustfully instead of women. Nay, you are people who have exceeded limits.”

[82] And the answer of his people was not but that they said: “Drive them out of your town; surely, they are people who want to be pure (from sins)!”

[83] Then We saved him and his family, except his wife; she was among those who stayed behind

[84] And We rained on them a rain (of stones). So see how the end of the evil-doers was

[85] And to people of Midian, (We sent) their brother Shuaib. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You don’t have any one worthy of worship but Him. Surely, a clear proof has come to you from your Lord. So give full measure and weight, and don’t diminish (weigh less) to the people in their things, and don’t mischief on the earth after it has been set in order, that is good for you, if you are believers

[86] Don’t sit by every road, threatening and hindering from the Way of Allah those who believe in Him, seeking to make it crooked. Remember when you were a few, and He multiplied you. See how the ending of the mischief-makers was

[87] If there is a party of you who believes in the message which I have been sent with and a party who don’t believe, then be patient until Allah judges between us, and He is the best of the judges.”

[88] The chiefs of those who were arrogant among his people said: “Surely, we shall drive you out, O Shuaib, and those who have believed with you from our town or you all shall return to our religion.” He said: “Even though we hate that (to turn back)

[89] Surely, we would fabricate a lie against Allah if we return to your religion or your faith, after when Allah has rescued us from it. It is not for us that we return to it except that Allah, our Lord wills. Our Lord comprehends every thing in (His) knowledge. In Allah (alone) we put our trust. Our Lord! Judge between us and between our people in truth and You are the best of the judges.”

[90] The chiefs of those who disbelieved among his people said: “If you follow Shuaib, then surely you will be the losers!”

[91] So the earthquake seized them and they lay dead, prostrate in their homes

[92] Those who denied Shuaib were as if they never lived in it (their homes). Those who denied Shuaib, they were the losers

[93] So he (Shuaib) turned from them and said: “O my people! Indeed I have conveyed to you messages of my Lord and I have given you good advice. Then how can I mourn for disbelieving people?”

[94] And We have not sent to a town any prophet, but We seized its people with adversity and calamity, so that they may grow humble

[95] Then We changed in place of the evil with the good, until they increased (in number and in wealth), and said: ‘Surely, our forefathers were touched with calamity and affluence (prosperity).” So We seized them suddenly while they did not perceive it

[96] If the people of the towns had believed and had feared (Allah), We would have opened to them blessings from the heaven and the earth, but they denied. So We seized them for what they used to earn

[97] Did the people of the towns feel secure from Our punishment coming to them by night while they were asleep

[98] Or, did the people of the towns feel secure from Our punishment coming to them by daylight while they play

[99] Did they then feel secure against the plan of Allah? Don’t feel secure from the plan of Allah except the people who are the losers

[100] Does it not indicate to those who inherit the land after its people (in succession) that if We will, We can punish them for their sins, and We can seal their hearts so that they would not hear

[101] Those towns whose stories We have related to you (O Muhammad) (as example). Surely their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, but they did not believe in what they had denied before. Thus Allah sealed the hearts of the disbelievers

[102] And We did not find true most of them to any commitment, rather We found most of them transgressors

[103] Then We sent Moses after them with Our Verses to Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they dealt unjustly with them. So see how the end of the mischief-makers was

[104] Moses said: “O Pharaoh! Surely I am a Messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[105] It is incumbent upon me that I don’t say about Allah but the truth. Surely I have come to you with a clear proof from your Lord. So send with me children of Israel.”

[106] (Pharaoh) said: “If you have come with a sign, then show it if you are of the truthful.”

[107] Then (Moses) threw his staff and instantly it became a real serpent

[108] He drew out his hand, and instantly it was white (shining) to the beholders

[109] The chiefs of the people of Pharaoh said: “Surely this is a skilled sorcerer

[110] he wants that he drives you out from your land.” (Pharaoh asked): “So what do you recommend?”

[111] They said: "Keep him in suspense and his brother, and send collectors to cities

[112] they bring you every skilled sorcerer.”

[113] The sorcerers came to Pharaoh. They said: “Indeed there will be reward for us if we are the winners.”

[114] He said: “Yes, and indeed you will be of the nearest (to me).”

[115] They said: “O Moses! Either you throw (first) or that shall we be the (first) throwers.”

[116] He (Moses) said: “You throw (first).” So when they threw, they bewitched the eyes of the people, scared them, and they displayed with a great magic

[117] Allah inspired Moses (saying): “Throw your staff,” and then it swallowed what they had (showed)

[118] Thus the truth was established, and proved vain what they used to do, so they were defeated

[119] They were defeated, and were returned low (disgraced)

[120] and the sorcerers fell down prostrate

[121] they said: “We believe in the Lord of the worlds

[122] the Lord of Moses and Aaron.”

[123] Pharaoh said: “(How dare) you have believed in him (Moses) before I give permission to you? Surely, this is a plot you have plotted in the city that you drive out its people from it, but soon you will know

[124] Surely, I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and then I will crucify you all.”

[125] They said: “Surely, we are returning to our Lord

[126] You don’t take revenge on us because we believed in the Verses of our Lord when they came to us! Our Lord! Pour out on us patience, and cause us to die as Muslims.”

[127] The chiefs of the people of Pharaoh said: “Will you leave Moses and his people to spread mischief in the land, and forsake you and your deities?” He said: “We will kill their sons, and we will spare their women, and indeed we have dominant powers over them.”

[128] Moses said to his people: “Seek help in Allah and be patient. Surely, the earth is Allah’s. He gives it as a heritage to whom He wills of His servants, and the blessed end is for the righteous.”

[129] They said: “We had suffered before you came to us, and after you came to us.” He said: “May be that your Lord will destroy your enemy and make you successors in the earth, so that He will see how you act.”

[130] And surely We punished people of Pharaoh with years (of drought) and shortness of fruits (crops), so that they might remember

[131] But when the good came to them, they said: “For us is this.” If evil afflicted them, they ascribed misfortune to Moses and those with him. Behold! Surely, their misfortune is also with Allah but most of them don’t know

[132] They said (to Moses): “Whatever Verses you bring us herewith to enchant us with it (your sorcery), we shall not believe in you.”

[133] So We sent on them: the flood, the locusts, the lice, the frogs, and the blood as clear signs, but they showed arrogance, and they were criminal people

[134] When the punishment fell on them they said: “O Moses! Invoke your Lord for us because of (His) Promise to you. If you remove the punishment from us, we will indeed believe in you, and we shall send with you the children of Israel.”

[135] But when We removed the punishment from them for a fixed term, which they had to reach, and then they broke the promise

[136] So We took retribution from them and drowned them in the sea, because they denied Our Verses and they were heedless about them

[137] And We made the people who were considered weak (oppressed) to inherit the east of the land and its west, which We had blessed. The fair Promise of your Lord was fulfilled for children of Israel because they endured (with patience). And We destroyed what Pharaoh and his people used to manufacture what they used to erect

[138] And We made the children of Israel across the sea. Then they came upon a people devoted to idols they had. They said: “O Moses! Make for us a deity worthy of worship as they have.” He (Moses) said: “Surely, you are a people who know nothing

[139] Surely, these people will be destroyed for that which they are engaged in and their deeds are in vain

[140] Shall I seek for you a deity other than Allah, while He has exalted you above the worlds

[141] (Remember) when We saved you from people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with worst punishment, killing your sons, letting your women live, and in that (condition) there was a great trial from your Lord.”

[142] And We appointed for Moses 30 nights (to mount Tur) and completed them with 10 (more) to complete the set term of 40 nights with his Lord. Moses said to his brother Aaron: “Take my place in my people, do right, and don’t follow way of the mischief-makers.”

[143] When Moses came at His appointment and his Lord spoke to him, he said: “O my Lord! Show me (power to see Yourself) so that I may look upon You.” Allah said: “You cannot see Me, but look at the mountain if it stands firm in its place then you shall see Me.” When his Lord revealed (His) Glory to the mountain, He made it collapse as dust, and Moses fell down unconscious. Then when he recovered, he said: “Glory be to You, I return to You (in repentance) and I am the first of the believers.”

[144] (Allah) said: “O Moses, Indeed I have chosen you from among all people to deliver My Messages and by My speaking (to you). So hold what I have given you and be of the grateful.”

[145] And We ordained for him in the tablets from every thing for admonition and explanation for every thing (and said): “So hold these with firmness, and enjoin your people to follow best of it. I shall show you soon abode of the transgressors

[146] I shall turn away from My Verses those who behave arrogantly in the earth without any right, and even if they see every Verse, they will not believe in them. If they see way of righteousness, they will not take it as their way, but if they see way of error, they will take it as their way, that is because they have rejected Our Verses and they were heedless to them

[147] Those who reject Our Verses and the meeting of the Hereafter, their deeds become vain. Should they be rewarded except for what they used to do?”

[148] And the people of Moses after him (during absence) made the body of a calf (for worship) from their ornaments which had a sound (of mooing). Did they not see that neither it can speak to them nor guide them to the way? Yet, they took it (for worship) and they were the wrongdoers

[149] And when they regretted and saw that they had gone astray, they (repented and) said: “If our Lord don’t have Mercy on us and forgive us, we shall certainly be among the losers.”

[150] And when Moses returned to his people, became angry and grieved, he said: “What an evil thing you have done (worship the calf) after me! Did you hasten to decree (for punishment) of your Lord?” He threw down the tablets and seized his brother by his head dragging him to himself. (Aaron) said: “O son of my mother! Indeed the people overpowered me weak and were about to kill me, so let not the enemies rejoice over me, and don’t place me with the wrongdoers.”

[151] (Moses) said: “O my Lord! Forgive me and my brother, and admit us to Your Mercy, for You are the Merciful of those who show Mercy.”

[152] Surely, those who took the calf (for worship), wrath from their Lord and humiliation overtook them in the life of this world. Thus We recompense those who fabricate lies

[153] But those who committed evil deeds, then repented after that and believed, surely your Lord after that is Forgiving, Merciful

[154] When the anger of Moses was calmed, he took up the tablets in which there was writing of guidance and Mercy for those who fear their Lord

[155] Moses chose 70 men out of his people to (the place of) Our appointment. (On the way) when a violent earthquake seized them, he said: “O my Lord, had You willed, You could have destroyed them and me before. Would You destroy us for what the fools did among us? It was not but Your trial by which You mislead with it whom You willed, and You guided whom You willed. You are our Guardian, so forgive us and have Mercy on us, and You are the best of those who forgive

[156] and ordain for us good in this world, and in the Hereafter. Surely we have turned to You.” He said: “I will inflict My punishment upon whom I will; yet, My Mercy embraces every thing. I will ordain (Mercy) for those who do right and pay obligatory charity; and those who believe in My Verses.”

[157] Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet (Muhammad - could not read nor write) whom they will find written in the Torah and the Gospel, who commands them to good and forbids them from evil; and makes lawful to them the pure things and prohibits on them the impure things; and removes from them their burdens, and the fetters (bindings) which were upon them. So those who believe in him, support him, help him; follow the light (the Qur’an) which has been sent with him, it is they who will be successful (in this world and Hereafter)

[158] Say (O Muhammad): “O mankind! Surely, I am the Messenger of Allah to all of you, to Whom belongs dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no one worthy of worship but Allah. He gives life and causes death. So believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), the unlettered Prophet who believes in Allah and His Words (this Qur’an). Follow him so that you may find guidance.”

[159] From of the people of Moses, a party guided (others) with truth and thereby established justice

[160] And We divided them into 12 tribes as communities. When his people asked him for water, We inspired to Moses (saying): “Strike the stone with your stuff,” and there gushed out of it 12 springs, each group knew its drinking place. We provided shades of clouds on them and sent down upon them Manna (sweet dish) and Salva (quail’s meat) (saying): “Eat of the good things which We have provided you.” (They rebelled and) they did not harm Us but they were doing wrong to themselves

[161] And (remember) when it was said to them: “Reside in this town and eat from there whatever you wish, and say: ‘(O Allah) forgives our sins,’ and enter the gate prostrating (bowing with humility). We shall forgive you your sins. We shall increase (reward for) the righteous people.”

[162] But those among them who did wrong, changed the Word other (than that) which was said to them. So We sent on them a punishment from the heaven because they used to do wrong

[163] And ask them (O Muhammad) about the town which was situated by the sea shore, when they transgressed in the Sabbath (Saturday). The fish came to them visibly on their Sabbath day, and they did not come to them on the days they had no Sabbath. Thus We tested them because they used to disobey

[164] And when a group among them said: “Why do you admonish a people whom Allah is about to destroy them or punish them with a severe punishment?” (The preachers) replied: “To offer an excuse to your Lord and that they may refrain from disobedience.”

[165] So when they forgot what they had been reminded with, We rescued those who forbade from evil, but We seized those who did wrong with severe punishment because of what they used to transgress

[166] But when they persistently did what they were forbidden from it, We told them: “You be detested monkeys.”

[167] And (remember) when your Lord declared that He would send upon them others who would afflict them with a grievous punishment till the Day of Resurrection. Surely, your Lord is swift in persecution and He is Forgiving, Merciful

[168] And We dispersed them in the land (as separate) groups among them in the earth: some of them are righteous and others among them are away from that. And We tested them with good blessings and evil calamities in order that they might turn (to Allah)

[169] Then after them evil successors succeeded who inherited the book, but they chose goods of this low life (evil pleasures of the world) saying (as excuse): “We shall be forgiven.” If similar offer (evil pleasures of the world) comes to them, they would again seize them. Was not the covenant of the book taken on them that they would not say about Allah anything but the truth? And they have studied what is in it. Abode of the Hereafter is better for those who are righteous. Then don’t you understand

[170] And those who hold fast to the book (act on it) and establish the prayer, Allah will not let the reward of the righteous go waste

[171] And (remember) when We raised the mountain over them as if it was a canopy, and they thought that it was going to fall on them. (We said): “Hold with strength firmly to what We have given you, and remember what is in it so that you may refrain from evil.”

[172] And (remember) when your Lord brought from the children of Adam, from their loins, their descendents and made them testify as to themselves (saying): “Am I not your Lord?” They said: “Yes! We testify,” lest you (mankind) should say on the Day of Resurrection: “Surely, we were unaware of this.”

[173] Or you should say: “Only our forefathers associated with Allah before us, and we are their offspring after them. Will you destroy us for what the wrongdoers did?”

[174] Thus We do explain the Verses so that they may return (to the truth)

[175] And recite (O Muhammad) to them the story of him whom We gave Our Verses but he turned away from them, so Satan followed him, and he became of those who went astray

[176] And if We willed, We would have exalted him with these signs but he clung (inclined) to the earth and followed its vain desires. So its parable is like the parable of a dog: if you attack it, it lolls out its tongue, or if you leave it alone, it still lolls out its tongue. Such is the parable of the people who reject Our Verses. So narrate these stories to them, perhaps they may think over

[177] Evil is the example of the people who reject Our Verses and they used to wrong themselves

[178] Whoever Allah guides is the guided one, and whoever He lets go astray, they are those losers

[179] Surely, We have created many jinns and mankind for hell. They have hearts, they don’t understand with them; they have eyes, they don’t see with them; and they have ears, they don’t hear with them. They are like cattle, or even worse than them, they are those who are heedless

[180] And Allah has the excellent names (over 99 attributes), so call Him by them, and leave (company) of those who distort (in) His names. They will be requited for what they used to do

[181] And of those whom We have created, there is a party who guides others with the truth and establishes justice with it

[182] Those who reject Our Verses, We gradually seize them (with punishment) from where they don’t know

[183] though I grant them respite; but certainly My Plan is strong

[184] Do they not reflect (think)? There is not any madness in their companion (Muhammad). He is not but a plain Warner

[185] Have they not looked in the dominion of the heavens and the earth and every thing what Allah has created, and that may be their term of life is drawn near? Then in what message after this will they believe

[186] Whoever Allah lets go astray, then there is none to guide; and He leaves in their transgressions, they wander blindly

[187] They ask you (O Muhammad) about the Hour (Day of Resurrection): “When will be its appointed time?” Say: “Its knowledge is only with my Lord (alone). None can disclose its time but He. It will weigh heavy in the heavens and the earth. It shall not come to you but suddenly.” They ask you as if you are very knowledgeable about it. Say: “Only its knowledge is with Allah (alone) but most people don’t know.”

[188] Say (O Muhammad): “I don’t possess for myself any good nor any harm except as Allah wishes. If I had the knowledge of the unseen, I would have (secured for myself) an abundance of good, and no evil would have touched me. But I am a Warner and a bearer of glad tidings for people who believe.”

[189] He has created you from a single person (Adam), and He has created from him his mate (Eve), so that he might find comfort with her. When he covers (has sex with) her, she bore a light burden (pregnant) and move about with it. Then when it grows heavy, they both invoke Allah, their Lord (saying): “If You give us a good child, we shall indeed be among the grateful.”

[190] But when He gave them a good child, they ascribe partners to Him in that which He has given them. But exalted is Allah above that which they associate (as partners with Him)

[191] Do they associate (partners with Allah) who can not create anything but they are created

[192] and they can neither give those help, nor can they help themselves

[193] If you call them to the guidance, they will not follow you. It is the same for you whether you call them or you are silent

[194] Surely, those whom you call other than Allah are servants like you. So call them and let them answer you if you are truthful

[195] Have they feet to walk with? Or have they hands to hold with? Or have they eyes to see with? Or have they ears to hear with? Say (O Muhammad): “Call your partners (of Allah) and then plot against me, and don’t give me respite!”

[196] Surely, my Protector is Allah Who has revealed the book (the Qur’an), and He protects the righteous

[197] And those whom you call other than Him (Allah), they can neither help you nor can they help themselves

[198] And if you call them to the guidance, they don’t hear and you see them looking at you, yet they don’t see

[199] Show forgiveness, enjoin the good, and turn away from the ignorant

[200] If an evil incites you from Satan, then seek refuge with Allah. Surely, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[201] Surely, those who are pious (fear Allah), when an evil thought touches them from Satan, they remember (Allah), and then they see (aright)

[202] But for their brothers (of devils), they plunge them deeper in error, and they don’t relax (cease)

[203] If you (O Muhammad) don’t bring them a miracle, they say: “Why have you not invented one?” Say: “I only follow what is revealed to me from my Lord. This (the Qur’an) insight is from your Lord, and Guidance and Mercy for people who believe.”

[204] So when the Qur’an is recited, listen to it, and keep silent so that you are shown Mercy

[205] And remember your Lord by your heart humbly, with fear without loudness of words in the mornings and in the evenings, and don’t be of neglectful

[206] Surely, those who are with your Lord, don’t turn away in pride from His worship, but they glorify Him and they prostrate before Him

[1] They ask you (O Muhammad) about the spoils of war. Say: “The spoils are for Allah and the Messenger. So fear Allah and set right things (end differences) among you, and obey Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), if you are believers.”

[2] Only the believers are those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts quake and when His Verses (this Qur’an) are recited to them, they increase in faith; and they put their trust in their Lord (alone)

[3] who establish prayer and they spend out of what We have provided them

[4] They are these who are the believers in truth. They have high ranks with their Lord; Forgiveness, and a generous sustenance

[5] As your Lord brought you (O Muhammad) out from your home (to struggle) for the truth, and surely, a party among the believers disliked it

[6] They disputed with you about the truth after it became clear, as if they were driven to the death while they were looking (at it)

[7] And (remember) when Allah promised you (Muslims) one of the 2 groups (of the enemy- army or caravan) that it should be for you, and you wished that one without having arms (the caravan) should be for you, but Allah willed to justify the truth by His Words and cut off the roots of the disbelievers (in the battle of Badr)

[8] so that He causes triumph the truth and proves false the falsehood, even though the evil-doers dislike it

[9] (Remember) when you sought help of your Lord and He answered to you (saying): “Indeed I will help you with 1,000 angels one after another.”

[10] Allah made it only as glad tidings, that your hearts be at rest with it. There is no victory except from Allah. Surely, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[11] (Remember before the battle of Badr) when He covered you with a drowsiness as a security from Him, He sent down rain on you from the sky to clean you thereby and take away from you the evil-thinking of Satan, to strengthen your hearts, and thereby make your feet firm thereby

[12] (Remember) when your Lord inspired to the angels: “I am with you, so keep firm those who have believed. I will cast the terror in the hearts of those who have disbelieved, so strike above their necks, and strike over all their fingertips.”

[13] This is because they defied Allah and His Messenger. And whoever defies Allah and His Messenger, then surely, Allah is Severe in punishment

[14] that is (the punishment), so taste it, and that is for the disbeliever’s punishment of the fire

[15] O you who believe! When you meet those who disbelieve in a battlefield, don’t turn your backs to them

[16] and those who turn their back to them that Day, unless as strategy of war, or retreat to a troop (of their own), they indeed have incurred the wrath of Allah. Their abode is hell, and worst indeed is that destination

[17] You did not kill them, but Allah killed them. You (Muhammad) did not throw sand but Allah threw, so that He might test the believers by a fair trial from Him. Surely, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[18] Surely this is the fact; Allah weakens evil designs of the disbelievers

[19] (O disbelievers) if you seek a judgment, then surely the judgment has come to you (with victory for the believers). If you desist, that will be better for you, and if you return (to the attack), We too shall return, and your forces will not avail you anything though it be large in numbers, and that Allah is with the believers

[20] O you who believe! Obey Allah and His Messenger, and don’t turn away from him (Muhammad) while you hear

[21] You don’t be like those who say: “We have heard,” but they have not heard

[22] Surely! Worst of living creatures to Allah are the deaf and the dumb, those who don’t use their reason

[23] Had Allah known in them of any good, He would indeed have made them listen. Even if He had made them listen, they would have turned away while they were reluctant (to the truth)

[24] O you who believe! Respond to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to that which will give you life, and know that Allah comes in between a person and his heart (to prevent evil). And it is to Him you all shall be gathered

[25] And fear mischief which don’t affect particularly those of you who do wrong (but may afflict good and bad people), and know that Allah is severe in punishment

[26] And remember when you were few and reckoned weak in the land, and you were afraid that the people might kidnap you. He provided you with refuge, strengthened you with His help, and provided you with good things so that you may give thanks

[27] O you who believe! You don’t betray Allah and His Messenger, or betray your trusts while you know

[28] And know that your possessions and your children are just a trial and that with Allah is a great reward

[29] O you who believe! If you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion (to judge between right and wrong), and will expiate for you your sins, and forgive you. Allah is the Lord of the Great Bounty

[30] And (remember) when those who disbelieved, they plotted against you (O Muhammad) to imprison you, or to kill you, or to drive you away (from your home at Makkah). They planned, Allah also planned, and Allah is the best of the planners

[31] And when Our Verses (of the Qur’an) are recited to them, they say: “We have heard. If we wished we could say like this. These are nothing but the tales of the ancient people.”

[32] And (remember) when they said: “O Allah! If this (the Qur’an) is indeed the truth from You, then rain down stones on us from the sky or brings us a painful punishment.”

[33] And Allah would not punish them while you (Muhammad) are among them. Or He will not punish them while they seek (Allah’s) Forgiveness

[34] And what is with them that Allah should not punish them while they stop people from the Sacred Masjid (at Makkah), and they are not its guardians? None can be its guardians except the pious, but most of them don’t know

[35] Their prayer at the House (the Ka’bah at Makkah) is nothing but whistling and hand-clapping. So taste the punishment for what you used to disbelieve

[36] Surely, those who disbelieve, they spend their wealth to hinder people from the way of Allah. They will keep on spending; and then it will become anguish for them. Then they will be defeated. And those who disbelieve, (in the Hereafter) they will be gathered to hell

[37] in order that Allah may distinguish the wicked (disbelievers, evil-doers) from the good (believers with righteous deeds). Allah will put the wicked one upon another, will pile them all, and will cast them into hell. Those are they who are the losers

[38] Say (O Muhammad) to those who have disbelieved, if they desist (from disbelief), their past will be forgiven. But if they revert, then let them precede the examples of the ancients (as a warning)

[39] And (O believers) fight them until there is no more mischief and the religion (Islam) is established completely for Allah alone. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allah), then surely, Allah is All-Seer of what they do

[40] And if they turn away, then know that Allah is your Protector, an excellent Protector, and an Excellent Helper

[41] And know that whatever war-booty you may gain, surely 1/5th of it (is assigned) to Allah, and to the Messenger, and to the near relatives (of Muhammad), (and also) the orphans, the poor who don’t beg, and the wayfarer, if you do believe in Allah and in that which We have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad) on the day of criterion (between right and wrong), the day when the 2 forces met (the battle of Badr). Allah has power over all things

[42] (And remember) when you (the Muslim army) were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the further side, and the caravan was on the ground lower than you. If you had made a mutual appointment to meet, you would surly have failed in the appointment; but Allah might accomplish a matter that was already ordained (in His Knowledge), so that those who were destined to perish might die with a clear evidence, and those who were destined to live (believers) might live with a clear evidence. Surely, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[43] (And remember) when Allah showed them to you (Muhammad) as few in numbers in your dream; if He had shown them to you as many in number, you would surely have been discouraged and you would surely have disputed in making a decision. But Allah saved you. Certainly, He is All-Knower of what is in the hearts

[44] And (remember) when you met (disbelievers during the battle of Badr), He showed them to you as few in number in your eyes and He made you appear as few in number in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish a matter that was already ordained, and to Allah all matters return (for decision)

[45] O you who believe! When you meet a force (enemy), take a firm stand against them and remember (the name of) Allah much, so that you may be successful

[46] And obey Allah and His Messenger, and don’t dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and weaken your strength, and be patient. Surely, Allah is with those who are patient

[47] And don’t be like those who come out of their homes boastfully in order to be seen by people, and hinder others from the way of Allah. Allah encompasses all of what they do

[48] And (remember) when Satan made their evil deeds seem fair to them and said: “No one from mankind can overcome you this day (battle of Badr), and surely, I am your neighbor (to help).” Yet, when the 2 forces came in sight of each other, he ran away on his heels and said: “Surely, I have nothing to do with you. Surely, I can see what you don’t see. Surely, I fear Allah for Allah is Severe in punishment.”

[49] Then the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was a disease (of disbelief) said: “These people (Muslims) are deceived by their religion.” But those who put their trust in Allah, and surely, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[50] And if you could only see when the angels were taking away souls (at death) of those who disbelieve! They were smiting their faces and their backs, (saying): “Taste the punishment of the blazing fire

[51] This (punishment) is because of what your hands have sent forth. Surely, Allah is not unjust to His servants.”

[52] Their behavior is similar (to that) of the people of Pharaoh, and those before them. They also rejected the Verses of Allah and Allah punished them for their sins. Surely, Allah is All-Mighty, Severe in punishment

[53] That is because Allah will never change a grace which He has bestowed on a people until they themselves change what is in their own selves. Surely, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[54] Their behavior is similar (to that) of the people of Pharaoh, and those before them. They denied the Verses of their Lord, so We destroyed them for their sins, and We drowned the people of Pharaoh, and they all were wrongdoers

[55] Surely, the worst of living creatures to Allah are those who disbelieve, so they shall not believe

[56] They are those with whom you made a covenant, then they break their covenant every time, and they don’t fear (Allah)

[57] If you gain the mastery over them in war, punish them severely in order to disperse those who are behind them so that they may learn a lesson

[58] If you (O Muhammad) fear treachery from any people, throw back (their covenant) to them on equal terms. Certainly Allah does not like the treacherous

[59] And let not the disbelievers think that they can outdo (escape punishment). Surely, they will never be able to save themselves (from punishment)

[60] And make ready against them (enemy) all the power you can afford including steeds of war (all military means, cavalry, etc) to threaten them the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others besides them whom you don’t know but Allah knows. Whatever you shall spend in the way of Allah shall be repaid to you, and you shall not be treated unjustly

[61] But if they incline towards peace, you also incline to it, and trust in Allah. Surely, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[62] And if they intend to deceive you, then surely, Allah is Sufficient for you. He is the one who has supported you and the believers with His help

[63] and He has united their (believers) hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have united their hearts, but Allah has united them. Certainly He is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[64] O Prophet (Muhammad)! Allah is sufficient for you and for the believers who follow you

[65] O Prophet (Muhammad)! Urge the believers on to fight. If there are 20 steadfast people amongst you, they shall overcome 200 (disbelievers), and if there are 100 (steadfast people) amongst you, they will overcome 1,000 of those who disbelieve, because they (disbelievers) are people who don’t understand

[66] Now, Allah has lightened from you (task), for He knows that there is weakness in you. So, if there are 100 steadfast (people) amongst you, they shall overcome 200, and if there are 1,000 of you, they shall overcome 2,000 with the permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient

[67] It is not fit for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war until he has thoroughly subdued the land. You (Muslims) desire the good of this world while Allah desires for you the Hereafter. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[68] Had there not a previous ordainment from Allah (to take ransom), a severe punishment would have touched you for what you have taken

[69] Enjoy the booty in war which you have taken, for it is lawful and good, but be afraid of Allah. Certainly, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[70] O Prophet! Say to those who are from the captives in your hands: “If Allah knows any good in your hearts, He will give you something better than what has been taken from you, and He will forgive you. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[71] But if they intend to betray you (Muhammad), they have already betrayed Allah before. So, He gave (you) power over them. Allah All-Knower, All-Wise

[72] Surely, those who believed, emigrated, and strove hard and fought with their property and their lives in the way of Allah; and those who gave asylum and help; these are all allies to one another. As to those who believed but did not emigrate, you owe no duty of protection to them until they emigrate; but if they seek your help in religion, it is your duty to help them except against a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual alliance. Allah is All-Seer of what you do

[73] And those who disbelieve are allies to one another. If you (Muslims) don’t do so (become allies), there will be oppression on earth, and a great mischief

[74] Those who believed, emigrated, and strove hard in the way of Allah, and those who gave them asylum and help; these are the believers in truth, for them is forgiveness and noble provisions

[75] Those who believed afterwards, emigrated, and strove hard along with you (in the cause of Allah), they are of you. But kindred by blood are nearer to one another in the book ordained by Allah. Surely, Allah is All-Knower of everything

[1] Immunity from all obligations (is declared) from Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad) to those of the polytheists with whom you made a treaty

[2] “So travel freely (O polytheists) for 4 months throughout the land, but know that you cannot escape (from punishment of) Allah, and Allah will disgrace the disbelievers.”

[3] A declaration from Allah and His Messenger to mankind on the greatest day of pilgrimage that Allah is free from all obligations to the polytheists and so is His Messenger. So if you (polytheists) repent, it is better for you, but if you turn away, then know that you cannot escape (from the punishment of) Allah. Give tidings (O Muhammad) to those who disbelieve of a painful punishment

[4] Except those of the polytheists with whom you have a treaty, and who have not subsequently failed you in every detail, nor they have supported anyone against you. So fulfill your treaty with them to (the end of) their term. Surely Allah loves the pious

[5] When the forbidden (4) months of Islamic calendar have passed, then fight the polytheists wherever you find them, capture them, besiege them, and prepare for them each and every ambush. But if they repent, offer prayers perfectly, and give obligatory charity, then leave their way free. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[6] If anyone of the polytheists seeks your protection, grant protection so that he may hear the Word of Allah (the Qur’an), and then escort to where he can be secure, that is because they are people who don’t know (the truth)

[7] How can there be a covenant for the polytheists with Allah and with His Messenger except those with whom you made a covenant near the sacred Masjid (at Makkah)? So long as they are true to you, you stand true to them. Surely, Allah loves the pious

[8] How (can you trust them) that when they overpower you, they don’t regard the ties, either of kinship or of covenant with you? They please you with (good words from) their mouths, but their hearts are averse to you, and most of them are disobedient

[9] They have purchased a little gain with the revelations of Allah, and they hindered people from His Way; indeed evil is that which they used to do

[10] With regard to a believer, they don’t respect the ties, either of kinship or of covenant. It is they who are the transgressors

[11] But if they repent, establish prayers perfectly, and give obligatory charity, then they are your brothers in religion. We explain the revelations in detail for the people of understanding

[12] But if they violate their oaths after their covenant, and attack your religion with disapproval and criticism, then fight the leaders of disbelief. Surely their oaths are nothing to them, so that they may be stopped (their evil actions)

[13] Will you not fight those people who have violated their oaths, conspired to expel the Messenger, and they were the first to attack you? Do you fear them? Allah has more right that you should fear Him, if you are believers

[14] Fight against them so that Allah will punish them by your hands and disgrace them and grant you victory over them and heal the hearts of a believing people

[15] and remove the anger from their (believers) hearts. Allah accepts the repentance of whom He wills. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[16] Do you think that you will be left alone (without trial) while Allah has not yet tested those among you who have striven hard and fought, have not taken helpers (friends) besides Allah and His Messenger, and the believers? Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do

[17] It is not for the polytheists to maintain the Masjids of Allah while they witness against their own selves of disbelief. Their works are in vain and they shall abide in fire forever

[18] The Masjids of Allah shall be maintained only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day; establish prayers, give obligatory charity, and fear none but Allah. They are expected to be of the people of true guidance

[19] Do you consider those who provide drinking water to the pilgrims and maintain the sacred Masjid (at Makkah) equal to those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, and strive hard and fight in the way of Allah? They are not equal before Allah. Allah does not guide those people who are the wrongdoers

[20] Those who believe, emigrate, and strive hard and fight in Allah’s Way with their wealth and their lives are far higher in degree with Allah. They are the successful

[21] Their Lord gives them glad tidings of Mercy from Him, (His) pleasure, and gardens (Paradise) for them in which there are everlasting delights

[22] They will reside in it forever. Surely, with Allah there is the great reward

[23] O you who believe! Don’t take your fathers and your brothers as protectors if they prefer disbelief to belief. Whoever of you takes them, those will be the wrongdoers

[24] Say: If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your kindred, the wealth that you have acquired, the business in which you fear a loss, and the homes in which you delight are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger, and striving hard and fighting in His way, then wait until Allah brings about His decision. Allah does not guide the people who are disobedient

[25] Truly Allah has given you victory on many battle fields, and on the day of Hunain (battle) when you rejoiced at your great number (more than enemy), it availed you nothing. The earth, vast as it is, was straitened for you, then you turned back and fled

[26] Then Allah did send down His Peace (tranquility) on the Messenger (Muhammad), and on the believers, sent down forces (angels) which you did not see, and punished those disbelievers. Such was the recompense of disbelievers

[27] Then after that Allah accepted the repentance of whom He willed. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[28] O you who believe! Surely, the polytheists are impure. So let them not come near the sacred Masjid (at Makkah) after this year, and if you fear poverty, Allah will enrich you out of His Bounty if He wills. Surely, Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[29] Fight against those who don’t believe in Allah, nor in the Last Day, nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of truth (Islam) among the people who were given the Scripture, until they pay the security tax willingly, and feel themselves subdued

[30] The Jews say: “Ezra is the son of Allah,” and the Christians say: “Christ is the son of Allah”. That is their saying with their mouths. They imitate the saying of those who disbelieve from old. Allah’s curse is on them, how they are deluded away from the truth

[31] They took their rabbis and priests to be their Lord besides Allah, and (also took as their Lord) Jesus, son of Mary, while they were commanded (in the Torah and the Gospel) to worship no one but one Allah; there is no one worthy of worship but Allah. Praise and glory be to Allah above those whom they associate with Allah

[32] They want to extinguish Allah’s Light with their mouths, but Allah will not allow except that Allah perfects Allah’s Light even though the disbelievers hate it

[33] It is Allah who has sent Allah’s Messenger (Muhammad) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam), to make it superior over all other religions even though the polytheists hate it

[34] O you who believe! Surely, there are many of the rabbis and the priests who devour the wealth of mankind in falsehood, and hinder them from the way of Allah. Those who hoard up gold and silver, and don’t spend it in the way of Allah, announce to them a painful punishment

[35] On the Day when their wealth will be heated in the fire of hell, and their foreheads, flanks, and backs will be branded with it. (They will be told): “This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste what you used to hoard.”

[36] Surely, the number of months with Allah is 12 months (in a year) in the book of Allah since the day when Allah created the heavens and the earth. Of them 4 are sacred; that is the right religion. So don’t wrong yourselves in it. But fight against the polytheists collectively, as they fight against you collectively. Know that Allah is with those who are pious

[37] Indeed the postponing (of a sacred month) is an addition to disbelief; thereby those who disbelieve are led to astray. They make it lawful one year and forbid it another year in order to adjust the number of months which Allah has forbidden, and make such forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their deeds is made pleasing to them. Allah does not guide the people, who disbelieve

[38] O you who believe! What is the matter with you that when you are asked to march forth in the Way of Allah, you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? The enjoyment of this life is little compared to the life of the Hereafter

[39] If you don’t march forth, He will punish you with a painful punishment and will replace you with other people, and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allah is Able over all things

[40] If you don’t help him (Muhammad), (does not matter) indeed Allah did help him when those who disbelieve drove him out (of his town), the 2nd of 2, when they (Muhammad and Abu Bakr) were in the cave (the enemy came close to the opening of the cave), when he (Muhammad) said to his companion (Abu Bakr): “Don’t worry, surely Allah is with us.” Then Allah sent down His Peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces (angels) which you did not see, thus made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the Words of Allah remain uppermost. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[41] March forth whether you are light (healthy, young, and wealthy) or heavy (ill, old, and poor), strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Way of Allah. This is better for you, if you understand

[42] (For the hypocrites) if the gain would have been immediate and an easy journey, they would have certainly followed you, but the long journey (Tabuk expedition) was too hard for them. (For not joining you in the expedition) they would swear by Allah: “If only we could, we would certainly have come forth with you.” They destroy their own selves, and Allah knows that they are liars

[43] May Allah forgive you (O Muhammad). Why did you grant permission to them (to stay behind), until those who told the truth become clear to you, and you had known the liars

[44] Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day will not ask your permission (to be exempted) from fighting with their wealth and their lives. And Allah knows all of those who are pious

[45] It is only those who don’t believe in Allah and the Last Day and whose hearts are in doubt that ask your permission (exemption from fighting). So in their doubts they waver

[46] And if they had intended to march out, certainly they would have made some preparation for it. But Allah did not like their going forth; so He made them lag behind, and it was said (to them): “You sit along with those who sit (at home).”

[47] Had they marched out with you, they would have added to you nothing except disorder, and they would have hurried about in your midst (spread corruption) and sowing sedition among you, and there are some among you who would have listened to them. Allah is All-Knower of those who are wrongdoers

[48] Surely, they had plotted sedition before, and had upset matters for you, until the truth (victory) came and the Decree of Allah (Islam) became clear though they hated it

[49] And among them is he (Jad bin Qais) who said: “Grant me leave (exempt from fighting) and don’t put me into trial (temptation).” Surely, they have already fallen into trial. Surely, hell is surrounding the disbelievers

[50] If good befalls you (Muhammad), it grieves them, but if a calamity overtakes you, they say: “Indeed we took our precaution before,” and turn away rejoicing

[51] Say: “Nothing will ever happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our Protector.” And in Allah let the believers put their trust

[52] Say: “Do you expect for us anything except one of the 2 best things (martyrdom or victory)? But we are waiting for you either that Allah will afflict you with a punishment from Himself or at our hands. So wait, we too are waiting with you.”

[53] Say: “Spend (in Allah’s Cause) willingly or unwillingly, it will not be accepted from you. Surely, you are a disobedient people.”

[54] Nothing prevents them from being accepted from them their contributions except that they disbelieved in Allah and in His Messenger (Muhammad); and they don’t come to the prayer except they are lazy; and that they offer no contributions but they are unwilling

[55] So let not their wealth or their children amaze you (O Muhammad); in reality, Allah intends to punish them with these things in the life of this world, and that their souls may depart (die) while they are disbelievers

[56] They swear by Allah that they are truly of you while they are not of you, but they are people (hypocrites) who are afraid of you

[57] If they find a refuge, or caves, or a hiding place, they would turn to it straightway with a swift rush

[58] Some of them are those who accuse you (O Muhammad) in the matter of the alms (donations). If they are given part from it, they are pleased, but if they are not given from it, behold! They are enraged

[59] If they would be contented with what Allah and His Messenger had given them, and had said: “Allah is sufficient for us. Allah will soon give us His Bounty, and so will His Messenger. We implore to Allah (to enrich us).”

[60] Only Sadaqah (here it is obligatory charity), alms are for the poor (who beg), the poor (who don’t beg), those employed to collect them (the funds), those whose hearts have been inclined (towards Islam), free the captives, those in debt, those (fighting) in Allah’s Way, and the wayfarer (a traveler who is in need). That is a duty imposed by Allah. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[61] And among them are those who hurt the Prophet (Muhammad) by saying: “He is (lending his) ear (to everyone).” Say: “He listens to what is best for you, he believes in Allah, has faith in the believers, and is a mercy to those of you who believe.” But those who hurt Allah’s Messenger (Muhammad) for them there is a painful punishment

[62] They swear by Allah to you in order to please you. But Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad) has more right, so they should please Allah if they are believers

[63] Do they not know that whoever opposes and shows hostility to Allah and His Messenger, certainly will be in the fire of hell to abide in it? That is extreme disgrace

[64] The hypocrites fear lest a chapter (of the Qur’an) should be revealed about them, showing them what is in their hearts. Say: “(Go ahead and) mock! But certainly Allah will bring to light all that you fear.”

[65] If you ask them about this, they declare: “We were only talking idly and joking.” Say: “Was it at Allah and His Verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?”

[66] Make no excuse; indeed you have disbelieved after you had believed. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others amongst you because they are criminals

[67] The hypocrite men and women are from one another. They enjoin evil (disbelief), forbid from good (Islam), and close their hands (not spending in Allah’s Cause). They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them. Surely, the hypocrites are the disobedient

[68] Allah has promised the hypocrite men and women, the disbelievers, the fire of hell, they shall abide in it. It will be sufficient for them. Allah has cursed them and for them is a lasting punishment

[69] Like those before you, they were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in wealth and children. They had enjoyed their portion (worldly life), so enjoy your portion (a while) as those before you enjoyed their portion (a while); and you indulge in play and pastime as they indulged in play and pastime. Such are they whose deeds are in vain in this world and in the Hereafter. Such are they who are the losers

[70] Has not the story reached them of those before them? The people of Noah, Ad, Thamud; the people of Abraham, the people of Midian and the cities were overthrown (the people of Lot). Their Messengers came to them with clear proofs. So it was not Allah who wronged them, but they used to wrong themselves

[71] The believers, men and women, some are protectors of others, they enjoin good, and forbid from evil; and they establish prayers and give the obligatory charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah will have His Mercy on them. Surely Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise

[72] Allah has promised the believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow to reside in it forever, and beautiful mansions in gardens of Eden (Paradise). The greatest bliss is the good pleasure of Allah. That is the supreme success

[73] O Prophet (Muhammad)! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be firm against them, their abode is hell, and worst indeed is the destination

[74] They swear by Allah that they did not say (bad), but really they said the word of disbelief, and they disbelieved after accepting Islam. They resolved (plot to murder Prophet Muhammad) which they were unable to carry out. They could not find (any cause to do so) except that Allah and His Messenger had enriched them of His Bounty. If they repent, it will be better for them, but if they turn away, Allah will punish them with a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. There is none for them on earth as a protector or a helper

[75] And of them are some who made a covenant with Allah (saying): “If He bestowed on us His Bounty, we will surely give charity and will be certainly among those who are righteous.”

[76] Then when He gave them His Bounty, they became stingy with it, turned away, and they were reluctant

[77] So He punished them by putting hypocrisy into their hearts till the Day when they shall meet Him, because they broke (the covenant with Allah) which they had promised and because they used to tell lies

[78] Don’t they know that Allah knows their secret ideas, and their secret talk, and that Allah is the All-Knower of the unseen

[79] Those who defame the believers who give charity voluntarily and those who could not find (to give charity) except what is available to them, so they mock at them (believers). Allah will throw back their mockery on them, and they shall have a painful punishment

[80] Whether you (O Muhammad) ask forgiveness for them (hypocrites) or not ask forgiveness for them, even if you ask forgiveness for them 70 times, Allah will never forgive them because they have disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad). And Allah does not guide those people who are disobedient

[81] Those who stayed behind (from Tabuk expedition), rejoiced in their places behind the Messenger of Allah; and they hated to strive and fight with their wealth and their lives in the Way of Allah. They said: “Don’t march forth in the heat.” Say: “The fire of hell is more intense in heat.” If only they could understand

[82] So let them laugh a little and they will cry much as a recompense of what they used to earn (by sins)

[83] If Allah brings you back to a party of them (hypocrites), and they ask your permission to go out (to fight), say: “Never you shall go out with me, nor fight an enemy with me; you agreed to sit inactive on the first occasion, then you sit (now) with those who lag behind.”

[84] And never (O Muhammad) pray (funeral prayer) for any of them (hypocrites) who dies, nor stand at their graves. Certainly they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger, and they died while they were disobedient

[85] Let not their wealth or their children amaze you. Allah intends to punish them only with these things in this world, and their souls shall depart while they are disbelievers

[86] And when a Surah (chapter from the Qur’an) is revealed, (enjoining) that: “They believe in Allah, strive hard, and fight along with His Messenger,” they ask your permission to exempt them (from fighting) those with wealth among them and say: “Leave us (behind), we would be with those who sit (at home).”

[87] They are contented to be with those who sit behind (at home). Their hearts are sealed up, so they don’t understand

[88] But the Messenger (Muhammad) and those who believed with him, strove hard, and fought with their wealth and their lives. Such are they for whom are the good things, and it is they who will be successful

[89] Allah has prepared for them gardens (Paradise) under them rivers flow, to reside in it forever. That is the supreme success

[90] And those who made excuses from the Bedouins came (to you, O Prophet) asking your permission to exempt them (from the battle) and stay at home. Those who had lied to Allah and His Messenger, a painful punishment will seize those of them who disbelieved

[91] There is no blame on those who are weak or on ill or on those who find no (resources) what they spend (in fighting), if they are sincere (in duty) to Allah and His Messenger. No ground (of complaint) can there be against the righteous people. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[92] Nor (there is blame) on those who when came to you, requested that you provide them with mounts (conveyances), and when you said: “I can find no mounts for you,” they turned back on it, while their eyes were overflowing with tears of grief that they could not find anything to spend (for fighting)

[93] The ground (of complaint) is only against those who are rich, and yet asked exemptions. They are content to be with who sit behind (at home) and Allah has sealed up their hearts so that they don’t know (what they are missing)

[94] They (the hypocrites) will present excuses to you when you return to them. Say (O Muhammad): “Present no excuses, we shall not believe you. Allah has already informed us of the news concerning you. Allah and His Messenger will observe your deeds. Then you will be brought back to the All-Knower (Allah) of the unseen and the seen, and then He will inform you of what you used to do.”

[95] They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them, so that you may turn away from them. So turn away from them. Surely, they are impure, and their living place is hell a recompense for that which they used to earn

[96] They (the hypocrites) will swear to you so that you may be pleased with them, but if you are pleased with them, certainly Allah is not pleased with the people who are disobedient

[97] The Bedouins are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and more likely don’t know the limits which Allah has revealed to His Messenger. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[98] Of the Bedouins, there are some who look upon what they spend as a penalty and watch for calamities for you. On them be the calamity of evil. Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[99] Of the Bedouins there are some who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and look upon what they spend as means of nearness to Allah, (and a cause of receiving) the Messenger’s invocations. Indeed these are means of nearness for them. Allah will admit them to His Mercy. Certainly Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[100] The first and the foremost of the emigrants (migrated from Makkah to Madinah) and the helpers (the citizens of Madinah) and those who followed them in goodness (in faith), Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to reside in it forever. That is the great success

[101] From those around you of the Bedouins are hypocrites, and so are some among the people of Madinah, they persist in hypocrisy. You (Muhammad) don’t know them, We know them. We shall punish them twice, and then they will be brought back to a great punishment

[102] And (there are) others who have confessed their sins; they have mixed a deed that was righteous with another that was evil. Perhaps that Allah will turn in forgiveness upon them. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[103] Take alms from their wealth in order to cleanse their wealth and purify them with it, and invoke Allah for them. Surely! Your invocations are a source of security for them, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[104] Do they not know that Allah accepts repentance from His servants and takes the charity and that Allah alone is the Accepter of repentance, Merciful

[105] Say (O Muhammad): “Do deeds! Allah will see your deeds, and so will His Messenger and the believers. You will be brought back to the All-Knower (Allah) of the unseen and the seen. Then He will inform you of what you used to do.”

[106] And others await Allah’s Decree, whether He will punish them or will forgive them. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[107] And as for those who built a Masjid (Masjid-e-Zirar) by way of harming, disbelief, to disunite between the believers, and as an outpost for those who made war against Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad) before, they will indeed swear that they want nothing but good. Allah bears witness that they are certainly liars

[108] You should never stand (to offer prayer) in it. Surely, the Masjid whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety is more deserving that you stand (to pray) in it. In it are people who love to clean and to purify themselves. Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure

[109] Who is a better one; the one who lays the foundation of a building on piety from Allah and His good pleasure, or the one who lays the foundation of a building on a cliff edge ready to crumble down, so that it will crumble to pieces with him into the fire of hell? And Allah does not guide the people who are the wrongdoers

[110] Their building which they built will not cease to be a cause of doubt in their hearts unless their hearts are cut to pieces. Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise

[111] Surely, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties; for (the price) that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allah’s Way, so they kill others and are killed. It is a true promise which is binding on Him mentioned in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur’an. Who is truer to (fulfill) its covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in your bargain which you have made with it. That is the supreme success

[112] Those who repent to Allah, worship (Him), praise (Him), go out (in His Cause), bow down (in prayer), prostrate themselves (in prayer), enjoin people to the good and forbid people from evil, and observe the limits set by Allah (they make such a bargain with Allah). And (O Muhammad) give glad tidings to such believers

[113] It is not (proper) for the Prophet and those who believe to ask Allah’s forgiveness for the polytheists even though they are close relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are the inmates of the fire

[114] And Abraham was invoking (Allah’s) forgiveness for his father only because he had made promise to his father. But when it became clear to him that he (his father) is an enemy to Allah, he dissociated himself from him. Surely Abraham was humble, forbearing

[115] And Allah will never lead a people astray after He has guided them, until He makes clear to them what they should avoid. Surely, Allah is All-Knower of everything

[116] Surely, to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He gives life and He causes death. And besides Allah you have neither any protector nor any helper

[117] Allah forgave the prophet, the emigrants, and the helpers who followed him (Muhammad) in time of distress (Tabuk expedition), after the hearts of a party of them had nearly deviated (from Right Way), but He accepted repentance from them. Certainly, to them He is Kind, Merciful

[118] And (He also forgave) the 3 (did not join the Tabuk expedition) who were left (deferred by the Prophet) till when the earth was straitened to them as it was vast and their own selves were straitened on them. They perceived that there was no refuge from Allah but to Him. Then, He forgave them so that they could repent. Surely, Allah is Accepter of repentance, Merciful

[119] O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah, and be with those who are truthful (in words and deeds)

[120] It is not proper for the people of Madinah and those around them of the Bedouins to remain behind from Allah’s Messenger or to prefer their own lives to his life. That is because they neither afflicts them any thirst nor fatigue, nor hunger in the Way of Allah, nor take any step to anger the disbelievers, nor inflict any injury upon an enemy, but shall be written to their credit as a righteous deed. Surely, Allah does not waste the reward of the righteous people

[121] Nor do they spend anything (in Allah’s Cause), small or large, nor cross a valley (in struggle), but is written to their credit; so that Allah may recompense them with the best of what they used to do

[122] And it is not proper for the believers to go out to fight all together. Of every troop of them, why not a party only should go forth, so that they (who are left behind) may get instructions in the religion (Islam), and they may warn their people when they return to them so that they may beware (of evil)

[123] O you who believe! Fight the disbelievers who are close to you, and let them find harshness in you; and you should know that Allah is with those who are the pious

[124] Whenever there is a Surah (chapter of the Qur’an) sent down, some of them (hypocrites) say: “Which of you has increased faith by this?” As for those who believe, it has increased them in faith, and they rejoice

[125] But as for those in whose hearts have disease, it will add suspicion and doubt to their suspicion, disbelief and doubt; and they will die while they are disbelievers

[126] Do they not see that they are tested every year once or twice (with calamities, disease)? Yet, they neither turn in repentance, nor learn a lesson (from it)

[127] Whenever there is a Surah (chapter from the Qur’an) sent down, they look at one another (saying): “Does any one see you?” Then they turn away. Allah has turned their hearts because they are a people who don’t understand

[128] Surely, there has come to you a Messenger (Muhammad) from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He (Muhammad) is anxious for you (to be rightly guided, to repent to Allah, etc); he is kind and merciful towards the believers

[129] But if they turn away, say (O Muhammad): “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no one worthy of worship except Allah, in Him I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”

[1] Alif-Lam-Ra. These are the Verses of the book (the Qur’an), full of wisdom

[2] Is it strange for mankind that We have sent revelation to a man (Muhammad) from among themselves (saying) that: “Warn mankind and give good news to those who believe that they have footing (reward of good deeds) sure with their Lord?” But the disbelievers say: “This is indeed an evident sorcerer!”

[3] Surely, your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in 6 days and then rose over the Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty), and is disposing the affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Allah) except after His permission. This is Allah, your Lord; so worship Him (alone). Then, will you not remember

[4] To Him is the return of all of you. The Promise of Allah is true. It is He who begins the creation and then repeats (will bring back to life) it so that He may reward those who believed and did righteous deeds with justice. But those who disbelieved will have a drink of boiling fluids and painful punishment because they used to disbelieve

[5] It is He Who made the sun with a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured out for its stages so that you may compute the number of years and the reckoning. Allah did not create them but in truth. He has explained the Verses in detail for people who have knowledge

[6] Surely, in the alternation of the night and the day and all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, there are signs for people who fear Him much

[7] Surely, those who don’t hope for their meeting (Day of Judgment) with Us, but are pleased and satisfied with the life of the present world, and those who are heedless of Allah’s revelations

[8] those, their abode will be the fire, because of what they used to earn

[9] Surely, those who believe, do righteous deeds; their Lord will guide them through their faith, under them will flow rivers in the gardens of delight (Paradise)

[10] Their way of request in it (will be): “Glory to You, O Allah!” and their greetings in it (will be): “Peace!” Their last request (will be): “All the praises are to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!”

[11] And if Allah were to hasten for mankind the evil (they earned) as He would hasten on the good, then their respite would be already ruined. But We leave those who don’t expect their meeting with Us, in their trespasses, wandering blindly in distraction

[12] And when harm touches someone, one invokes Us, lying down on side, or sitting or standing. But when We have removed harm from the same one, he walks away as if never invoked Us for that harm which had touched! Thus the deeds which they do made fair-seeming to the transgressors

[13] And indeed, We have destroyed generations before you when they did wrong while their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, but they would not believe! Thus, do We requite the people who are sinners

[14] Then We made you successors after them in the land so that We may see how you would conduct

[15] And when Our clear Verses are recited to them, those who don’t hope for their meeting with Us, say: “Bring us a Qur’an other than this, or change it.” Say (O Muhammad): “It is not for me to change it on my own accord. I only follow that which is revealed to me. Surely, I fear if I were to disobey my Lord, the punishment of the Great Day (of Resurrection).”

[16] Say (O Muhammad): “If Allah had so willed, I should not have recited it to you nor would He have made it known to you. Surely, I have stayed amongst you a lifetime (40 years) before this. Why don’t you think?”

[17] So who does more wrong than the one who forges a lie against Allah or denies His Verses? Surely, the sinners will never succeed

[18] And they worship besides Allah things that neither hurt them, nor benefit them, and they say: “These are our intercessors with Allah.” Say (O Muhammad): “Do you inform Allah of that which He does not know in the heavens and on the earth? Glorified and exalted is He above all that which they associate as partners (with Him)!”

[19] Mankind was once one community (one religion); then they differed later (inventing different creeds). Had it not been for a word that went forth before from your Lord, it would have been settled between them regarding what they differed in it

[20] And they say: “How is it that not a sign is sent down on him from his Lord?” Say: "Surely the unseen belongs to Allah alone. So wait, surely I am with you among those who wait.”

[21] And when We let mankind taste mercy after some adversity has afflicted them, behold! They have a plot against Our Verses! Say: “Allah is Swifter in planning; indeed Our Messengers (angels) record all that which you plot.”

[22] It is Allah who enables you to travel through land and sea; until when you are in the ships and they sail with them with a favorable wind, and they are glad in it; but when a stormy wind comes to it and the waves come to them from every place and they think that they are being encircled in it. Then they pray to Allah, making their faith pure for Him alone (saying): “If You (Allah) deliver us from this, we shall truly be of the grateful.”

[23] But when He delivers them, behold! They disobey in the earth wrongfully. O mankind! Your rebellion is only against your own selves, a brief enjoyment of this worldly life, then to Us (at the end is) your return, and We shall inform you that which you used to do

[24] Surely the likeness of the worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down from the sky, it mingles with it (soil) and produces of the earth which people and cattle eat; until when the earth takes its adornments and is beautified, and its people think that they have all the powers of disposal over it, Our command reaches it by night or by day and We make it like a clean-mown harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday! Thus We explain in detail the Verses for the people who think

[25] Allah invites to the home of peace (Paradise) and guides whom He wills to the Right Way

[26] Those who have done good, will have the best reward and even more. Neither dust nor humiliating disgrace shall cover their faces. They are the residents of Paradise; they will abide in it forever

[27] Those who have earned evil deeds, the recompense of an evil deed will be like thereof, humiliating disgrace will cover them. They will not have any defender from Allah. As if their faces will be covered with pieces from the darkness of night. They are the inmates of the fire; they will abide in it forever

[28] And the Day when We shall gather them all together, We shall say to those who did set partners in worship (with Us): "Stop at your place, you and your partners (whom you had worshipped).” We shall separate between them, and their partners will say: “It was not us you used to worship

[29] Allah is sufficient for a witness between us and between you that we were indeed unaware of your worship.”

[30] Thereupon, every person will know what he had earned before, and they will be brought back towards (the court of) Allah, their rightful Lord, and what they used to invent (false deities) will vanish from them

[31] Say (O Muhammad): “Who provides for you from the sky and the earth? Or who owns hearing and sight? Who brings out the living from the dead and brings out the dead from the living? Who disposes the affairs?” They will say: “Allah.” Say: “Will you not then be afraid of Allah’s punishment?”

[32] Such is Allah, your rightful Lord. So after the truth, what else can save error? How then are you turned away

[33] Thus the Word of your Lord is justified against those who disobey that they don’t believe

[34] Say: “Can any of your partners (of worship) originate the creation and then repeats it?” (If they don’t answer) say: “Allah originates the creation and then He repeats it. Then how are you misled (from the truth)?”

[35] Say: “Is there any of your partners (of worship) can guide to the truth?” (If they don’t answer) say: “It is Allah Who guides to the truth. Then, who is more worthy to be followed: He Who can guide to the truth, or he who cannot find guidance (himself) unless he is guided? What is the matter with you? How do you judge?”

[36] And most of them don’t follow but guess. Certainly, guess can be of no avail against the truth. Surely, Allah is Well-Aware of what they do

[37] This Qur’an is not such as could ever be produced by other than Allah; in fact it is a confirmation of (revelation) which was before it (Torah, Psalms, Gospel) and a full explanation of the book; there is no doubt in it (that is revealed) from the Lord of the worlds

[38] Or do they say: “He (Muhammad) has forged it?” Say: “So bring a chapter like it, and call upon (for aid) whoever you can besides Allah, if you are truthful!”

[39] Nay, they deny the knowledge which they cannot comprehend and the interpretation of it has not yet fulfilled (seen). (In the same way) those before them did deny. Then see how the end of the wrongdoers was

[40] And there are some of them who believe in it, and there are some of them who don’t believe in it. Your Lord is aware of all the evil-doers

[41] And if they deny you, say: “I am (responsible) for my deeds and you are for your deeds! You are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what you do!”

[42] And among them there are some who (pretend to) listen to you, but can you make the deaf to hear even though they don’t understand

[43] And among them there are some who (pretend to) look at you, but can you guide the blind, even though they don’t see

[44] Truly! Allah does not do wrong to mankind in any way; but mankind do wrong to themselves

[45] And on the Day when He shall gather them all together, it will look as if they had not stayed (in the world) but an Hour of a day. They will recognize each other. Indeed (they will realize that) those who will be ruined who denied the meeting with Allah, and they were not guided

[46] Whether We show you (in your lifetime, O Muhammad) some of what We have promised them, or We cause you to die (before them), still their return is to Us, moreover Allah is Witness over what they used to do

[47] And for every nation, there is a Messenger. When their Messenger comes, the matter will be judged between them with justice, and they will not be wronged

[48] They say: “When this promise (will be fulfilled), if you speak the truth?”

[49] Say (O Muhammad): “I have no power over any harm or benefit to myself except what Allah wills. For every nation, there is a deadline; when their deadline comes, neither can they delay it even for a moment nor can they advance it.”

[50] Say: “Have you thought if His punishment should come to you by night or by day, (if you can not avert then) which portion from it would the sinners hasten on

[51] Will you believe in it when it has actually befallen? Is it now (that you believe)? You used to (wish to) hasten it!”

[52] Then it will be said to those who wronged themselves: “You taste the everlasting punishment! Should you not be recompensed for what you used to earn?”

[53] And they ask you (O Muhammad) to inform them (saying): “Is it true (the punishment)?" Say: “Yes! By my Lord! Surely it is the absolutely true! You will not be able to escape it!”

[54] And if every person who has wronged possessed all that is on the earth, would be willing to offer it in ransom (to redeem oneself, but it will not be accepted). They will regret in their hearts when they see the punishment. It will be judged (between them) with justice, and no wrong will be done to them

[55] No doubt, surely, all that is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah. No doubt, surely, Allah’s Promise is true, yet, most of them don’t know

[56] It is He Who gives life, and causes death, and to Him you all shall return

[57] O mankind! Surely a good advice has come to you from your Lord, a cure for that (disease) is in your hearts, guidance, and a Mercy for the believers

[58] Say: “In the Bounty of Allah, and in His Mercy (for this Qur’an), so let them rejoice in it. That is better than what (worldly wealth) they collect.”

[59] Say (O Muhammad to these polytheists): “Have you seen what provision Allah has sent down to you! You have made (some) of it lawful and (others) unlawful.” Say (O Muhammad): “Did Allah permit you, or do you invent a lie against Allah?”

[60] And what (punishment) do you think for those who invent lies against Allah, on the Day of Resurrection? Truly, Allah is full of Bounty to mankind, but most of them are not grateful

[61] Whatever you may be engaged in, whatever you may be reciting from the Qur’an, and whatever deeds you may be doing, We are witness over you when you are doing it. Nothing is hidden from your Lord even the weight of an atom on the earth or in the heaven. Neither anything smaller than that nor larger, but is written in a Clear Record

[62] No doubt! Surely, for the friends of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve

[63] Those who believe, and (constantly) fear Allah

[64] for them there are glad tidings in the life of the world, and in the Hereafter. No change can be in the Words of Allah, this is the supreme success

[65] And let not their speech grieves you (O Muhammad), surely, all power and honor belongs to Allah. He is All-Hearer, All-Knower

[66] No doubt! Surely, whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth belongs to Allah. Those who don’t follow and invoke the partners besides Allah, they don’t follow but guess, and they don’t but invent lies

[67] It is He Who has appointed for you the night that you may rest in it, and the day to make things visible to you. Surely, there are Verses in this for a people who listen

[68] They say: “Allah has begotten a son.” Glory be to Him! He is Rich. He owns all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth! You have no proof for this. Do you say against Allah what you don’t know

[69] Say (O Muhammad): “Surely, those who invent lie against Allah will never be successful.”

[70] (They have) a brief enjoyment in this world, then to Us will be their return, and then We shall make them taste the severest punishment because they used to disbelieve

[71] And recite to them the news of Noah. When he said to his people: “O my people, if my stay with you and my reminding you of the Verses of Allah is hard on you, then I put my trust in Allah. So gather your plot, you and your partners, and let not your plot be in doubt for you. Then pass your sentence on me and give me no respite

[72] But if you turn away, I have not asked you any reward, my reward is not but from Allah, and I have been commanded to be of the Muslims.”

[73] They denied him. So We saved him and those with him in the ship, and We made them generations replacing one after another while We drowned those who denied Our Verses. See how the end of those who were warned was

[74] Then We sent after him Messengers to their people, they brought them clear proofs, but they would not believe what they had already rejected before. Thus, We seal up the hearts of the transgressors

[75] Then We sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his chiefs with Our Verses. But they behaved arrogantly and they were sinners

[76] So when the truth came to them from Us, they said: “This is indeed clear magic.”

[77] Moses said: “Is this what you say about the truth when it has come to you? Is this magic? The magicians are not successful.”

[78] They said: “Have you come to us to turn us away from the faith of our forefathers in order that you 2 (Moses and Aaron) may have greatness (become leaders) in the land? We are not going to believe in you 2!”

[79] Pharaoh said: “Bring to me every skilled sorcerer.”

[80] When the sorcerers came, Moses said to them: “Cast down what you want to cast!”

[81] Then when they had cast down, Moses said: “What you have brought, it is sorcery; surely Allah will make it invalid. Surely, Allah does not set right the work of the evil-doers

[82] And Allah will establish and make apparent the truth by His Words, however sinners may hate it.”

[83] But none believed in Moses except the offspring of his people, because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, lest he should persecute them; and surely, Pharaoh was an arrogant tyrant on the earth, he was indeed one of the transgressors

[84] Moses said: “O my people! If you believe in Allah, then put your trust in Him if you are Muslims.”

[85] They said: “In Allah we put our trust. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the folk who are wrongdoers

[86] and save us by Your Mercy from the disbelieving folk.”

[87] And We revealed to Moses and his brother (saying) that: “You provide residences for your people in Egypt, and make your residences as your Qiblah (for worship), and establish prayers perfectly, and give glad tidings to the believers.”

[88] And Moses said: “Our Lord! You have indeed bestowed on Pharaoh and his chiefs splendor and wealth in the life of this world. Our Lord! Is it because they may lead people astray from Your Way? Our Lord! Destroy their wealth, and harden their hearts, so that they will not believe until they see the painful punishment.”

[89] Allah said: “Surely, the prayer of you both is accepted. So you both keep to the Right Way, and don’t follow the way of those who don’t know the truth.”

[90] And We took the children of Israel across the sea. Pharaoh followed them with his hosts in oppression and enmity, until when drowning overtook him, he said: “I believe that there is no one worthy of worship but He whom the children of Israel believe, and I am one of the Muslims.”

[91] (It was said): “Now (you believe)! But a little while before you refused to believe and you were one of the evil-doers

[92] So this day We shall save your (dead) body (from the sea) so that you may be a sign to those who will come after you! Surely, many among mankind are heedless of Our Verses.”

[93] And indeed, We settled the children of Israel in an honorable residing place and provided them with good things. They did not differ until the knowledge came to them. Surely, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection in that (those matters) in which they used to differ

[94] So if you (O Muhammad) are in doubt concerning that which We have revealed to you (that your name is in the Torah and the Gospel), then ask those who have been reading the book (the Torah and the Gospel) before you. Surely, the truth has come to you from your Lord. So you be not of those who doubt

[95] and you be not one of those who deny Verses of Allah; for then you shall be one of the losers

[96] Truly! Those against whom the Word of your Lord has been justified, will not believe

[97] even if every Verse should come to them, until they see the painful punishment

[98] Was there any town that believed (after seeing the punishment), and their faith benefited them (from the punishment) except the people of Jonah? When they believed, We removed from them the punishment of disgrace in the life of the world, and permitted them to enjoy for a while

[99] If your Lord had willed, those on earth would have believed, all of them together. So, will you (O Muhammad) then compel mankind until they become believers

[100] It is not (possible) for anyone to believe except by the permission of Allah, and He will put the wrath on those who don’t understand

[101] Say: “Behold what is in the heavens and the earth.” But neither Verses nor warnings benefit those who don’t believe

[102] Then do they wait for (anything) except (for destruction) like the days of those who passed away before them? Say: “So wait, I too will wait with you.”

[103] Then (at the end) We save Our Messengers and those who believe! Thus it is incumbent upon Us to save the believers

[104] Say (O Muhammad): “O you mankind! If you are in doubt as to my religion (Islam), then I will never worship those whom you worship besides Allah. But I worship Allah Who causes you to die, and I am commanded to be one of the believers.”

[105] And (it is revealed to me): “Direct entirely yourself (O Muhammad) towards the religion upright, and you never be one of the polytheists

[106] Don’t invoke besides Allah, who can neither benefit nor harm you, but if you do so, surely you will then be of the wrongdoers

[107] And if Allah afflicts you with hurt, there is none who can remove it but He; and if He intends for you any good, there is none who can repel His Favor. He reaches with it whoever He wills of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”

[108] Say: “O you mankind! Surely the truth (the Qur’an and Muhammad) has come to you from your Lord. So whoever follows guidance (Right Way), then only follows for its own good and whoever goes astray, they only goes strays at its own risk; and I am not a custodian over you.”

[109] And (O Muhammad) follow what is revealed to you, and be patient till Allah gives judgment. And He is the Best of judges

[1] Alif-Lam-Ra. This is a book, the Verses in it are perfected, then explained in detail from One (Allah), who is All-Wise and Well-Acquainted

[2] (saying) you to worship none but Allah. Surely, I (Muhammad) am to you from Him a Warner and a bearer of glad tidings

[3] And you should seek forgiveness of your Lord, and turn in repentance to Him, He will grant you good enjoyment for an appointed term, and bestow His Grace to every owner of grace. But if you turn away, then I (Muhammad) fear for you the punishment of a great Day (of Resurrection)

[4] To Allah is your return, and He is Omnipotent (has power) over every thing

[5] No doubt! They cover up their hearts so that they may hide from Him. Surely, even when they cover themselves with their garments, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Surely, He is All-Knower of everything of that (innermost secrets) which is in the hearts

[6] And there is no moving creature on earth but its provision is due from Allah. And He knows its residing place and its deposit (uterus or grave); all is in a clear book

[7] And it is He Who has created the heavens and the earth in 6 days and His Throne was on the water, so that He may test you which of you are the best in deeds. But if you say (to them): “You shall indeed be raised up after death,” those who disbelieve would be sure to say: “This is nothing but obvious magic.”

[8] And if We delay the punishment for them till a determined time, they are sure to say: “What keeps it back?” Surely, on the day it reaches them, nothing will turn it away from them and they will be surrounded by what they used to mock at it

[9] And if We give a person taste of Mercy from Us, and then withdraws it from him, surely he is despairing, ungrateful

[10] But if We let those taste good (favor) after evil (poverty and harm) have touched them, they are sure to say: “The ills have departed from us.” Surely they are jubilant, and arrogant

[11] Except those who show patience and do righteous good deeds, those will have their forgiveness and a great reward

[12] So perhaps you (Muhammad) may omit to recite a part of what is revealed to you and your heart may feel straitened for it because they might say: “Why a treasure has not been sent down to him or an angel has come with him?” But you are only a Warner! And Allah is the guardian over all things

[13] Or they say: “He (Muhammad) has forged it (the Qur’an).” Say: “Then you bring 10 forged chapters like it, and call whoever you can other than Allah, if you speak the truth

[14] Then if they don’t answer you, then know that it (the Qur’an) is sent down with the knowledge of Allah and that there is no one worthy of worship except He! Will you then be Muslims?”

[15] Whoever desires the life of the world and its glitter; We shall pay in full to them (the wages of) their deeds therein and they will have no reduction therein

[16] They are those there will be nothing for them in the Hereafter but fire and whatever they did (deeds) are in vain. There is no effect of that which they used to do

[17] Can they (be like those) who have clear proof (the Qur’an) from their Lord and to whom a witness (Muhammad) from Him recites it; and before them came the book of Moses, a guidance and a Mercy? They will believe in it, but those of the sects that reject it (the Qur’an); the fire will be their promised meeting place. So don’t be in doubt about it. Surely, it is the truth from your Lord, but most of the mankind does not believe

[18] Who does more wrong than the one who invents a lie against Allah? Such people will be brought before their Lord and the witnesses will say: “These are the ones who lied against their Lord!” No doubt! The curse of Allah is on the wrongdoers

[19] those who hinder others from the way of Allah and seek a crookedness therein, they are disbelievers in the Hereafter

[20] Such people will not be able to escape (from Allah’s punishment) on earth, or they will have any protectors besides Allah. The punishment will be doubled for them. They could not bear to hear the truth and they used not to see the truth

[21] They are those who have lost their own selves and what they were inventing (false deities) will vanish from them

[22] Certainly, they are those who will be the greatest losers in the Hereafter

[23] Surely, those who believe, do righteous deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord, they will be residents of Paradise, and they will reside therein forever

[24] The example of the 2 parties is as the (one who is) blind and the deaf, and the (other who is) seer and the hearer. Are they equal when compared? Will you not then take heed

[25] And indeed We sent Noah to his people (and he said): “Surely I have come to you as a plain Warner

[26] that you worship none but Allah, surely I fear for you the punishment of a painful Day.”

[27] So the chiefs of those who disbelieved among his people said: “We see you not but a man like ourselves, and we see anyone follow you but those who are the rejected among us without deep thinking. We don’t see in you any merit above us, in fact we think you are a liar.”

[28] He said: “O my people! See if I am on a clear proof from my Lord, and has given me a Mercy from Him, but that Mercy has been hidden from your sight. Can I compel you to accept it when you have hatred for it

[29] And O my people! I ask you no wealth for it, my reward is from none but Allah. I am not going to drive away those who have believed. Surely, they are going to meet their Lord, but I see you a people that are ignorant

[30] And O my people! Who will help me against Allah, if I drove them away? Will you not then give a thought

[31] And I don’t say to you that with me are the treasures of Allah, nor that I know the unseen; nor do I say surely I am an angel, nor I say of those whom your eyes look down upon that Allah will never bestow any good on them. Allah knows best what is in their inner-selves (belief). Surely I will be in that case (if I say anything like this) indeed one of the wrongdoers.”

[32] They said: “O Noah! Surely you have disputed us and you have prolonged much the dispute with us, now bring upon us what you have threatened us with if you are of the truthful.”

[33] He said: “Only Allah will bring it (punishment) on you if He wills, and then you will not escape it

[34] My advice will not profit you even if I wish to give you good counsel, if Allah’s Will is to keep you astray. He is your Lord and to Him you shall return.”

[35] Or they (disbelievers of Makkah) say: “He (Muhammad) has fabricated it (the Qur’an).” Say: “If I have fabricated it, upon me be my crimes, but I am innocent of what crime you commit.”

[36] And it was revealed to Noah: “None of your people will believe except those who have already believed. So don’t be sad because of what they do

[37] Construct the ship under Our Eyes and with Our Revelation, and don’t plead with Me on behalf of those who do wrong; they are surely to be drowned.”

[38] He was constructing the ship, and whenever the chiefs of his people passed by him, they made a mockery of him. He said: “If you mock at us, so we mock at you as you mock

[39] You will know who will be covered by a humiliating punishment and who will fall on a lasting punishment.”

[40] It was till when there came Our Command and the oven (Al-Tannur) gushed forth (water from the earth). We said: “Carry therein, of each kind 2 (male and female), and your family, except those against whom the word has already gone forth, and those who believe. Those who believed with him were only a few.”

[41] And he (Noah) said: “Embark in it, in the name of Allah (who has) its moving course and its resting anchorage. Surely, my Lord is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[42] So it (the ship) sailed with them amidst the waves like mountains, and Noah called out to his son and he was in apart: “O my son! Embark with us and not be with the disbelievers.”

[43] He (the son) replied: “I will take myself (refuge) to a mountain; which will save me from the water.” Noah said: This Day there is no savior from the Decree of Allah except the one on whom He has Mercy.” The wave came in between them, so he (the son) was among the drowned

[44] And it was said: “O earth! Swallow up your water, and O sky! Withhold (your rain).” The water subsided and the Decree (of Allah) was fulfilled. And it (the ship) rested on mount Judi, and it was said: “Away with the people who are wrongdoers!”

[45] And Noah called his Lord and said: “O my Lord! Surely, my son is of my family. Certainly, Your Promise is true, and You are the most Just of the judges.”

[46] He replied: “O Noah! Surely, he is not of your family; surely his work is not righteous. So don’t ask Me anything of which you have no knowledge! Indeed I admonish you, lest you become one of the ignorant.”

[47] Noah said: “O my Lord! Surely I seek refuge with You for asking You that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have Mercy on me, I shall indeed be one of the losers.”

[48] It was said: “O Noah! Come down (from the ship) with peace from Us and blessings on you and on the people who are with you. Other people to whom We shall grant their pleasures (for some time), then a painful punishment will reach them from Us.”

[49] This is the news of the unseen which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad). Neither you nor your people knew this before. So be patient. Surely, the (good) end is for the pious

[50] And to Ad people (We sent) their brother Hud. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other one worthy of worship but Him. You don’thing but invent lies

[51] O my people! I ask you no reward for it (message). My reward is not but from Him, Who created me. Then will you not understand

[52] And O my people! Ask forgiveness of your Lord, and then repent to Him. He will send (from the sky) abundant rain to you, and add strength to your strength. So don’t turn away as sinners.”

[53] They said: “O Hud! No evidence you have brought to us. We shall not leave our deity just for your saying! We are not believers in you

[54] We don’t say but (perhaps) some of our gods - (false deities) has seized you with evil.” He said: “Surely I call Allah to witness and bear you witness that I am free from that which you ascribe as partners (in worship)

[55] other than Him. So plot against me, all of you, and give me no respite

[56] Surely I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving creature but He has grasped its destiny. Surely, my Lord is on the Right Way

[57] So if you turn away, then surely, I have conveyed the message what I was sent with to you. My Lord will make other people succeed besides you, and you will not harm Him in the least. Surely, my Lord is Guardian over all things.”

[58] And when Our Commandment came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him by a Mercy from Us, and We saved them from a severe punishment

[59] Such were Ad (people). They rejected the Verses of their Lord and disobeyed His Messengers, and followed the command of every proud stubborn oppressor

[60] And they were pursued by a curse in this world and will be on the Day of Resurrection. No doubt! Surely, Ad disbelieved in their Lord. So away with Ad, the people of Hud

[61] And to the Thamud people, (We sent) their brother Saleh. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah, you have no other deity but Him. He brought you forth from the earth and settled you therein. So ask the forgiveness of Him, and then turn to Him in repentance. Certainly, my Lord is Near, Responsive.”

[62] They said: “O Saleh! Surely you have been among us as a figure of good hope before this message. Do you now forbid us to worship what our fathers have worshipped? Surely, we are really in grave doubt as to that which you invite us to it.”

[63] He said: “O my people! Do you see if I am on a clear proof from my Lord, and has given me Mercy from Him, who then will help me against Allah if I disobey Him? Then you increase me not but in loss

[64] O my people! This she-camel of Allah is a sign to you. So leave her to feed on Allah’s earth, and don’t touch her with evil, lest a near punishment should seize you.”

[65] But they killed her. So he said: “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for 3 days. This is a promise that will not be denied.”

[66] So when Our Commandment came, We saved Saleh and those who believed with him by a Mercy from Us, and from the disgrace of that Day. Surely, your Lord, He is the All-Strong, the All-Mighty

[67] The awful blast overtook those who wronged, so they lay (dead), prostrate in their homes

[68] as if they had never lived there. No doubt! Surely, Thamud disbelieved in their Lord. So away the people of Thamud

[69] And surely, there came Our Messengers (angels) to Abraham with glad tidings. They said: “Greetings of peace!” He answered: “Greetings of peace!” and he hastened to entertain with a roasted calf

[70] But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it (the meal), he felt some mistrust of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said: “Don’t fear, we have been sent against the people of Lot.”

[71] His wife was standing there and she laughed. But We gave her glad tidings of (her son) Isaac, and after Isaac, of (grandson) Jacob

[72] She said: “Woe unto me! Shall I bear a child now when I am an old woman, and this is my husband, an old man? Surely! This is a strange thing!”

[73] They said: “Do you wonder at the Decree of Allah? The Mercy of Allah and His Blessings be on you, O the family (of Abraham) of the house. Surely, He is All-Praiseworthy, All-Glorious.”

[74] Then when the fear had gone away from (the mind of) Abraham, and the glad tidings had reached him, he began to plead with Us for the people of Lot

[75] Surely, Abraham was, without doubt, forbearing, used to invoke Allah with humility, and was regretful (to Allah)

[76] (The angels said): “O Abraham! Forsake this (topic). Indeed, the commandment of your Lord surely has come. Surely, a punishment will come for them which cannot be turned back.”

[77] And when Our Messengers (angels) came to Lot, he was grieved on their account and felt helpless to offer protection for them. He said: “This is a painful Day.”

[78] And his people came rushing towards him, and since they used to commit crimes (sodomy) before, he said: “O my people! Here are my daughters (of my nation); they are purer for you (if you marry lawfully). So fear Allah and don’t disgrace me with regard to my guests! Is there not among you a single man right-minded?”

[79] They said: “Surely you know that we don’t have any desire in your daughters, and indeed you know well what we want!”

[80] He said: “I wish if I had that strength (to overpower) you or that I could find myself some powerful support.”

[81] They (Messengers) said: “O Lot! Surely, we are the Messengers (angels) from your Lord! They will not reach you! So travel with your family in a part of the night, and let not any of you look back except your wife (who should remain behind). Surely, it (punishment) will afflict her, will afflict them. Indeed, morning is their appointed time. Is not the morning near?”

[82] So when Our Commandment came, We turned (towns of Sodom) upside down, and rained on it stones of baked clay, piled up

[83] marked from your Lord, and they are not far from the wrongdoers

[84] To the Midian people (We sent) their brother Shuaib. He said: "O my people! Worship Allah, you have no other one worthy of worship but Him, and don’t give short measure and weight. Surely I see you in prosperity; and surely I fear for you punishment of a Day encompassing

[85] O my people! Give full measure and weight in justice. Don’t defraud the people of their due things and don’t commit mischief in the land causing corruption

[86] What is left by Allah is better for you if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”

[87] They said: “O Shuaib! Does your prayer command that we give up what our forefathers used to worship or that we give up doing what we like with our property? Surely, you are the gracious, right-minded!”

[88] He said: “O my people! You see if I am on clear evidence from my Lord and He has given me a good sustenance from Him. I don’t wish that I contradict to you what I forbid you from it. I don’t desire but reform so far as I am able (within my power). My success is not except from Allah, in Him I trust and to Him I repent

[89] And O my people! Let not my separation harm you to befall you similar to what befall on the people of Noah or of Hud people or of Saleh people, and the people of Lot are not far off from you

[90] And ask forgiveness of your Lord, and then turn in repentance to Him. Surely, my Lord is Merciful, Loving.”

[91] They said: “O Shuaib! We don’t understand much of what you say. We see you a weak (blind man) among us. Was it not for your family, we would certainly have stoned you, and you are not powerful against us.”

[92] He said: “O my people! Is then my family of more weight with you than Allah? You have taken Him away behind your backs. Surely, my Lord surrounds of what all you do

[93] And O my people! Act according to your ability, and surely I am acting my way. You will know who it is on whom the punishment descends that will cover with disgrace, and who is a liar! Watch you! Surely, I too am watching with you.”

[94] And when Our Commandment came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him by a Mercy from Us. The awful blast seized the wrongdoers and they lay prostrate dead in their homes

[95] as if they had never lived there! So away with Midian just as away with Thamud

[96] And indeed We sent Moses with Our Verses and a clear authority

[97] to Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not rightly guide

[98] He will go ahead of his people on the Day of Resurrection, and will lead them into the fire. Evil indeed is the place to which they will be brought

[99] They were pursued by a curse in this life and on the Day of Resurrection. How bad is the given gift (curse)

[100] That is from the news of the towns which We relate to you (Muhammad); of them (some are) standing, and (some have) ceased to exist

[101] We wronged them not, but they wronged themselves. So their deity was other than Allah whom they invoked, profited them nothing when there came the command of your Lord, nor did they add to them but destruction

[102] Such is the seizure of your Lord when He seizes the town (population) while they are doing wrong. Surely, His seizure is painful and severe

[103] Indeed in that there is a sure lesson for those who fear the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day when mankind will be gathered together for it, and that will be a Day of witness (all will be present)

[104] And We don’t delay it but for a fixed term

[105] When the Day will come, no one will speak except by His permission. Some among them will be wretched and others blessed

[106] As for those who are wretched, they will be in the fire, for them in it is sighing and inhaling

[107] They will reside therein as long as the heavens and the earth will last, except what your Lord wills. Surely your Lord is the doer of what He wants

[108] And as for those who are blessed, they will be in Paradise, abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth will last, except what your Lord wills, a gift without an end

[109] So don’t be in doubt as to what these people worship. They worship nothing but what their forefathers used to worship before them. Surely, We shall repay them their portion in full without any decrease

[110] Indeed We gave the book to Moses, but differences arose therein, and had it not been for a word that had gone forth before from your Lord, the case would have been judged between them. Indeed they are in suspicious doubt about it (this Qur’an)

[111] And surely to each of them your Lord will repay them in full for their works. Surely, He is fully aware of what they do

[112] So you (Muhammad) stand firm and straight (on religion) as you are commanded and those who turn in repentance (to Allah) with you, and don’t transgress. Surely, He is All-Seer of what you do

[113] Don’t incline towards those who do wrong, lest the fire should touch you, and you will not have any protector other than Allah, nor you will be helped

[114] Establish prayers perfectly at the 2 ends of the day and in some Hours of the night. Surely the good deeds remove the evil deeds (small sins). That is a reminder for the mindful

[115] Be patient; for surely, Allah does not waste the reward of the righteous people

[116] If there had not been among the generations before you, people having wisdom, prohibiting others from mischief in the earth, except a few of those whom We saved from among them. Those who did wrong, pursued what they were provided with good things in it (worldly life), and they were sinners

[117] Your Lord would never destroy the towns wrongfully, while their people were right-doers

[118] If your Lord had so willed, He could surely have made mankind one nation, but they will not cease to disagree

[119] except those on whom your Lord has bestowed His Mercy and for that He created them. The Word of your Lord shall be fulfilled (His saying): “Surely, I shall fill hell with jinns and human all together.”

[120] And all that We relate to you (O Muhammad) of the news of the Messengers is that We may make strong and firm your heart thereby. In this (the Qur’an) has come to you with the truth, as well as an admonition and a reminder for the believers

[121] Say to those who don’t believe: “Act according to your ability, surely We are acting (in our way)

[122] And you wait! We (too) are waiting.”

[123] And to Allah belongs the unseen of the heavens and the earth and to Him all affairs return. So worship Him (O Muhammad) and put your trust in Him. Your Lord is not unaware of what you people do

[1] Alif-Lam-Ra. These are the Verses of the clear book

[2] Surely, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an so that you may understand

[3] We relate to you (Muhammad) the best of the stories through this Qur’an what We have revealed to you. Though before this you were among those who did not know

[4] (Remember) when Joseph said to his father: “O my father! Surely, I saw (in a dream) 11 stars, the sun, and the moon - I saw them prostrating themselves to me.”

[5] He (the father) said: “O my son! Don’t relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot against you a plot. Surely! Satan is an open enemy to human beings

[6] Thus your Lord will choose you; teach you from interpretation of dreams, perfect His Favor on you, and on the offspring of Jacob, just as He perfected it on your 2 forefathers, Abraham and Isaac previously! Surely, your Lord is All-Knower, All-Wise.”

[7] Surely, there are signs in Joseph and his brothers for those who ask

[8] When they (his step brothers) said: “Truly, Joseph and his brother (Benjamin) are dearer to our father than us, but we are a strong group (of 10). Really, our father is in a plain error

[9] Kill Joseph or cast him out to some other land, so that the favor of our father may be given to us exclusively, and after that we will be righteous people.”

[10] One of them said: “Don’t kill Joseph, but throw him down to the bottom of a well, so that some travelers of caravan may pick him if you are doing.”

[11] They said: “O our father! Why do you not trust us with Joseph, when we are indeed his well-wishers

[12] Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play. Surely, we will take care of him.”

[13] He (Jacob) said: “Truly, it will worry me if you take him away. I fear lest a wolf should devour him while you are careless of him.”

[14] They said: “If a wolf devours him while we are a strong group, then surely, we are the losers.”

[15] So, when they went away with him, they all agreed to put him down in the bottom of the well. We inspired in him (Joseph): “Indeed, you will (one day) inform them this about their affair, now they don’t know you.”

[16] And they came to their father in the early part of the night weeping

[17] They said: “O our father! Surely we went racing with one another, we left Joseph by our belongings, and a wolf devoured him! But you will never believe us even though we are truthful.”

[18] They brought (as proof) his shirt (stained with) false blood. He said: “Nay, but your own souls have made up a tale. So patience is most fitting for me. It is Allah (alone) who can help me against what you assert.”

[19] There came a caravan of travelers, they sent their water-drawer who let down his bucket (into the well). He said (seeing Joseph): “What a good news! This is a boy.” So they concealed him like merchandise (a captive). And Allah knew what they did

[20] And they sold him for a low price, for a few dirham (silver coins). And they were of those not concerned about him

[21] And he (the man) from Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: “Make his stay comfortable, may be that he will profit us or we shall adopt him as a son.” Thus We established Joseph in the land and arranged to teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah has full power and control over His Affairs, but most of the people don’t know

[22] And when he (Joseph) attained his full manhood, We bestowed on him wisdom and knowledge (the Prophethood). Thus We reward the righteous people

[23] And she (wife of the master) sought to seduce (do evil act) him who was in her house. She closed the doors and said: “Come on, O you.” He said: “I seek refuge in Allah! Truly, he (your husband) is my master! He made my stay agreeable! Surely, the wrongdoers will not be successful.”

[24] And indeed she did desire him and he would have inclined to her desire had he not seen the evidence of his Lord. Thus it was that We turned away from him evil and indecent deeds. Surely, he was one of Our sincere devotees

[25] So they raced with one another to the door and she tore his shirt from the back (while trying to stop). They both found her husband at the door. She said: “What is the punishment for him who intended an evil design against your wife except imprisonment or a painful punishment?”

[26] He (Joseph) said: “It was she who sought to seduce me.” A witness of her household bore witness (saying): “If his shirt is torn from the front, then she is speaking the true and he is lying

[27] But if his shirt is torn from the back, then she is lying and he is speaking the truth.”

[28] So when he (her husband) saw his (Joseph’s) shirt torn from the back; he said (to her): “Surely, it is your plot (O women). Certainly your plot is mighty

[29] O Joseph! Turn away from this, and you (O my wife) ask forgiveness for your sin. Surely, you were of the sinful.”

[30] And women in the city (heard the incident and) said: “The wife of Al-Aziz is seeking to seduce her young captive, indeed she has fallen in love madly with him. Surely, we see her in plain error.”

[31] So when she heard about their accusation, she invited them, and prepared a banquet for them; and she gave each one of them a knife (to cut fruit). (When they were ready to cut) she asked (Joseph): “Come out before them.” When they saw him, they exalted him (at his beauty) and (to their surprise) cut their hands. They exclaimed: “Allah forbid! This is not a man! This is none but a noble angel!”

[32] She said: “This is he (young man) about whom you did blame me. Indeed I sought to seduce him, but he refused. Now if he does not do what I order him, he will certainly be cast into prison, and will be one of those who are disgraced.”

[33] He (Joseph) said: "O my Lord! Prison is dearer to me than what they invite me to it. Unless You turn away their plot from me, I may feel inclined towards them and be one of the ignorant.”

[34] So his Lord answered his prayer and turned away their plot from him. Surely, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower

[35] Then it appeared to them after they had seen the proofs (of his innocence) to imprison him for a while

[36] And there entered with him 2 young men in the prison. One of them said: “Surely, I saw myself (in a dream) pressing wine.” The other said: “Surely, I saw myself (in a dream) carrying bread on my head and birds were eating from it.” (They said): “Tell us the interpretation of these dreams. Surely, we think you (are one) of the righteous people.”

[37] He (Joseph) replied: “No food will come to you as your provision, but I will inform you of its interpretation before it (the food) comes to you. This is what my Lord has taught me. Surely, I have abandoned the religion of those people who don’t believe in Allah and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter

[38] I follow the religion of my forefathers - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It is not for us that we attribute any partners with Allah. This is the Grace of Allah to us and to mankind, but most of the people don’t thank

[39] O my 2 companions of the prison! Are many different Lords (worthy of worship) better or Allah, the One, the Irresistible

[40] You don’t worship besides Him but mere names which you and your forefathers have named (invented), for which Allah has not sent down any authority. The command is not but for Allah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him alone, that is the true religion, but most people don’t know

[41] O 2 companions of the prison! (The interpretation of dream is) one of you will (be released and) serve wine to his master (the king of Egypt); and the other will be crucified, and birds will eat from his head. That is how the cases will be judged concerning which you both inquired.”

[42] And he said to the one of them whom he knew to be saved (released): “Mention me to your master (king).” But Satan made him forget to mention it to his master. So he (Joseph) stayed in prison a few more years

[43] The king (of Egypt) said: “Surely, I saw (in a dream) 7 fat cows, whom 7 lean cows were devouring; and 7 green ears of corn, and 7 others dry. O notables! Explain to me my dream if you are able to interpret the dreams.”

[44] They said: “Mixed up false dreams and we are not skilled in interpretation of dreams.”

[45] One from the 2 of them (inmates) who was released remembered (Joseph) after a period, said: “I will tell you its interpretation, just send me (to Joseph in prison).”

[46] (He said): “O Joseph, the truthful one! Explain to us the dream of 7 fat cows whom 7 lean cows are devouring, and of 7 green ears of corn, and 7 others dry; so that I may return to the people and let them know (the meaning of the dream).”

[47] He (Joseph) said: “For 7 years, you will sow as usual and that (the harvest) which you reap, you should leave in ears, except a little of it which you may eat

[48] Then 7 hard years will come after that, which will eat away what you have stored in advance for them, except a little of that which you have guarded

[49] Then a year will come thereafter in which people will have abundant rain and in which they will press (wine and oil).”

[50] The king said: “Bring him to me.” But when the Messenger came to him, he (Joseph) said: “Return to your master and ask him, what happened to the women who cut their hands? Surely, my Lord is well aware of their plot.”

[51] He (king) said (to the women): “What do you say about the affair when you did seek to seduce Joseph?” The women said: “Allah forbid! We don’t know evil against him!” The wife of Al-Aziz said: “Now the truth is clear, it was I who sought to seduce him. He is surely of the truthful.”

[52] (Joseph) said: “(I asked for this enquiry) in order that he (Al-Aziz) may know that I did not betray him in secret. Allah does not guide the plot of the betrayers

[53] I can not free myself (from the blame). Surely, the (human) soul is inclined to evil, except when my Lord bestows His Mercy. Surely, my Lord is Forgiving, Merciful.”

[54] The king said: “Bring him to me so that I may attach him to my service.” When he spoke to him (Joseph), he said: “Surely, from this Day, you are with us high in rank and fully trusted.”

[55] He (Joseph) said: “Place me over the storehouses of the land. Surely I will guard them with full knowledge.”

[56] Thus We did give full authority to Joseph in the land to take possession from it, as when or where he likes. We bestow Our Mercy on whom We will and We don’t let the reward of the righteous people be lost

[57] And surely, the reward of the Hereafter will be better for those who believe and fear Allah

[58] And Joseph’s brothers came (several years later when there was food shortage) and they entered to him. He recognized them but they did not recognize him

[59] And when he had furnished them with their provisions, he said: “Bring me (next time) a brother of yours from your father (meant Benjamin). Do you not see that I give full measure, and that I am the best of the hosts

[60] But if you don’t bring him to me, there shall be no measure (grain) for you with me, nor shall you come near me.”

[61] They replied: “We shall try to get permission for him from his father, and surely, we shall do it.”

[62] (Joseph) told his servants to put their money (of grain) into their bags, so that they might know about it when they go back to their people, in order that they might come back

[63] When they returned to their father, they said: “O our father! Measure of grain has been denied for us (unless we take our brother Benjamin). Send our brother with us so that we may get our measure and truly we are guardians for him.”

[64] He said: “Can I entrust him to you except as I entrusted on his brother (Joseph) to you before? But Allah is the best to guard and He is Merciful of those who show mercy.”

[65] And when they opened their bags, they found their money had been returned to them. They said: “O our father! What more can we desire? Here is our money returned to us. We will get food for our family; we will guard our brother, and add more measure of camel’s load (of grain). This quantity is easy (for the king to give).”

[66] He (Jacob) replied: "I will not send him with you until you give a solemn oath to me in the name of Allah that you will bring him back to me unless you are yourselves surrounded (by enemies).” When they gave him their solemn oath, he said: “Allah is trustee over what we have said.”

[67] And he said: “O my sons! Don’t enter by one gate, but enter by different gates. I cannot avail you anything against Allah. Surely! The decision rests only with Allah. In Him, I put my trust. In Him let all those that trust, put their trust.”

[68] When they entered (the city) from where their father had ordered them, it did not avail them in the least against (the will of) Allah, but it was a need of Jacob’s inner-self which he discharged. Surely, he was endowed with knowledge because We had taught him, but most people don’t know

[69] When they went before Joseph, he called his brother (Benjamin) to himself and said: “Surely! I am your brother, so don’t grieve for what they used to do.”

[70] So when he (Joseph) had furnished them with their provisions, he put the (golden) bowl into his brother’s bag, then a crier cried: “O you in the caravan! Surely, you are thieves!”

[71] They said turning towards them: “What is it that you have lost?”

[72] They said: “We have lost the (golden) bowl of the king and for him who produces it (is the reward of) a load of camel; and I will be bound by it.”

[73] They said: “By Allah! Indeed you know that we came not to make mischief in the land, and we are not thieves!”

[74] They (Joseph’s people) said: “What then should be the penalty of him, if you are liars?”

[75] They (Joseph’s brothers) replied: “His penalty should be he, in whose bag it is found, and then it is his punishment. Thus we punish the wrongdoers!”

[76] So he (Joseph) began to search their bags before the bag of his brother (Benjamin). Then he brought it out of his brother’s bag. Thus We did plan for Joseph. He could not take his brother by the law of the king, except that Allah willed it. We raise to degrees whom We will, but over all those endowed with knowledge is the All-knower (Allah)

[77] They (Joseph’s brothers) said: “If he steals, surely, a brother of his (Joseph) did steal before him.” But these things Joseph did keep in himself, not revealing (the secrets) to them. He said: “You are in worst case. Allah is the Best Knower of the truth what you assert!”

[78] They said: “O mighty one! Surely, he (Benjamin) has a very old father (who will grieve for him); so take one of us in his place. Indeed we think you are one of the righteous people.”

[79] He (Joseph) replied: “Allah forbids that we should take anyone but him with whom we found our property. Indeed we then should be wrongdoers.”

[80] When they despaired of him, they held a conference in private. The eldest among them said: “Don’t you know that your father indeed took an oath from you in Allah’s name, and before this you did fail in your duty with Joseph? Therefore, I will not leave this land until my father permits me, or Allah decides my case (by releasing Benjamin) and He is the Best of the judges.”

[81] Return to your father and say: “O our father! Surely, your son (Benjamin) has stolen. We don’t testify except according to what we know, and we could not be guardians of the unseen

[82] Ask (the people of) the town where we have been in it, and the caravan in which we returned, and indeed we are telling the truth.”

[83] He (Jacob) said: “Nay, you have lured your own souls into something (story). So patience is most fitting for me. May be Allah will bring them all to me. Truly He! He is the All-Knower, All- Wise.”

[84] He turned away from them and said: “Alas for Joseph!” His sight was whitened (lost) because of the sorrow that he was suppressing

[85] They said: “By Allah! You will never cease remembering Joseph until you become weak with old age, or until you are of the dead.”

[86] He said: “I only complain of my grief and sorrow to Allah, and I know from Allah what you don’t know

[87] O my sons! You go and enquire about Joseph and his brother, and never give up hope of Allah’s Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allah’s Mercy, except the disbelievers.”

[88] When they entered unto him (Joseph), they said: “O ruler of the land! A hard time has hit us and our family, and we have brought little money, so pay us full measure and be charitable to us. Truly, Allah rewards the charitable.”

[89] He (Joseph) said: “Do you know what you did with Joseph and his brother, when you were ignorant?”

[90] They said: “Are you indeed Joseph?” He said: "I am Joseph, and this is my brother (Benjamin). Allah has indeed been gracious to us. Surely, he who fears Allah and is patient, then surely, Allah does not make the reward of the righteous people to be lost.”

[91] They said: ‘By Allah! Indeed Allah has preferred you above us, and certainly we have been sinners.”

[92] He (Joseph) said: “There is no blame on you this Day. May Allah forgive you. He is the Merciful of those who show mercy

[93] You go with this shirt of mine, cast it over the face of my father, he will become clear-sighted, and bring to me all your family.”

[94] When the caravan departed, their father said: “I do indeed feel the smell of Joseph, even if you think me weak of mind due to old age.”

[95] They said: “By Allah! Certainly, you are in your old error.”

[96] Then when the bearer of the glad tidings arrived, he cast it (the shirt) over his face, and he became clear-sighted. He (father) said: “Did I not say to you, surely I know from Allah what you don’t know?”

[97] They said: “O our father! Ask forgiveness (from Allah) for our sins, indeed we have been sinners.”

[98] He replied: “I will ask my Lord for forgiveness for you. Surely He! Only He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”

[99] When they entered unto Joseph, he took his parents to himself and said: “Enter Egypt, if Allah wills, in security.”

[100] And he raised his parents to the throne, and they fell down before him prostrate. He said: “O my father! This is the interpretation of my dream from before! My Lord has made it come true! Indeed He was good to me, when He took me out of the prison, and brought you out of the Bedouin-life, after Satan had sown enmity between me and between my brothers. Certainly, my Lord is kind to whom He wills. Truly He! Only He is the All-Knower, the All-Wise

[101] My Lord! You have indeed bestowed on me the sovereignty and taught me the interpretation of dreams; the Creator of the heavens and the earth! You are my Protector in this world and in the Hereafter, cause me to die as a Muslim, and join me with the righteous.”

[102] This is of the news of the unseen which We reveal to you (O Muhammad). You were not present with them when they arranged their plan together, and while they were plotting

[103] And most of mankind will not believe even if you desire it eagerly

[104] And you (O Muhammad) don’t ask them any reward for it; it (the Qur’an) is a reminder and an advice to the worlds

[105] And there are many signs in the heavens and the earth which they pass by, yet they are reluctant from it

[106] And most of them don’t believe in Allah except that they attribute partners to Him

[107] Do they feel secure that Allah’s punishment will not come against them, or that the Hour (of Judgment) will not come against them all of a sudden while they don’t perceive

[108] Say (O Muhammad): “This is my way. I invite you to Allah with sure knowledge which I and whosoever follow me. And glory be to Allah. I am not one of the polytheists.”

[109] And We did not send (as Messengers) before you but human. We revealed to them from among the people of the towns. Have they (disbelievers) not traveled through the land and seen how was the end of those who were before them? Surely the home of the Hereafter is the best for those who fear Allah. Do you not then understand

[110] (They were pardoned) until when the Messengers gave up hope and thought that they were denied (by their people), then came to them Our Help, and were rescued whoever We willed. And Our punishment cannot be warded off from the people who are sinners

[111] Surely in their stories, there is a lesson for people of understanding. It (the Qur’an) is not a forged statement but a confirmation (of the existing books of Allah) - a detailed explanation of everything, a guide, and a Mercy for the people who believe

[1] Alif-Lam-Meem-Ra. These are the Verses of the book (the Qur’an), and that which has been revealed to you (Muhammad) from your Lord is the truth, but most people don’t believe

[2] Allah is the one Who raised the heavens without any pillars that you can see. Then, He rose above the Throne and has subjected the sun and the moon! Each is running (its course) for an appointed term. He manages all affairs. He explains in details the Verses that you may believe with certainty in the meeting with your Lord

[3] And it is He who has spread out the earth, placed therein firm mountains and rivers, and made every kind of fruits 2 in pairs in it. He brings the night as a cover over the day. Surely, in these things, there are Verses for people who reflect

[4] And in the earth there are tracts side by side, gardens of vines, green crop fields and date-palms growing into 2 or 3 from a single stem root, or otherwise one stem root for every palm, watered with the same water, yet We make more excellent some of them than others in taste. Surely, in these things, there are signs for the people who understand

[5] If you (O Muhammad) wonder, then amazing is their saying: “When we are dust, shall we indeed be raised in a new creation?” They are those who disbelieve in their Lord! They are those who will have iron chains in their necks. They will be inmates of the fire, they will abide in it

[6] They ask you to hasten the evil before the good, and surely exemplary punishments have occurred before them. But surely, your Lord is full of forgiveness for mankind in spite of their wrong-doing. Surely, your Lord is Severe in punishment

[7] And those who disbelieve say: “Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" You are only a Warner, and to every nation there is a guide

[8] Allah knows what every female bears (in womb), and by how much the wombs fall short (of time) and what they exceed (of time). Everything with Him is in due proportion

[9] All-Knower of everything of the unseen and the seen, the Great, the High

[10] It is the same (to Him) whether any of you conceals speech and declares it openly, and whoever hides by night or go freely by day

[11] For him, there are angels in succession, before and behind. They guard him by the command of Allah. Surely, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. When Allah wills for a people misfortune, there can be no turning away of it, and there is no protector for them besides Him (Allah)

[12] It is He Who shows you the lightning as a fear (for travelers) and as a hope (for rain). It is He who brings up the heavy clouds (with water)

[13] The thunder glorifies and praises Him, and so do the angels because of His awe. He sends the thunderbolts and strikes with it whom He wills. Yet they (disbelievers) dispute about Allah. He is Mighty in punishment

[14] For Him (alone) is the Word of truth. And those (deities) whom they (disbelievers) invoke besides Him, can not answer anything, except like the one who stretches forth its hands (at edge of well) for water to reach its mouth, but it does not reach it, and the invocation of the disbelievers is nothing but an error

[15] And to Allah (alone) falls in prostration whoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and in the afternoons

[16] Ask (O Muhammad): “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” Say: “Allah.” Ask: “Have you then taken (for worship) protectors other than Him who have no power for themselves either for benefit or for harm?” Say: “Is the blind equal to the one who sees? Or darkness equal to light? Or do they assign to Allah partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creation seemed alike to them?” Say: “Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Irresistible.”

[17] He sends down water (rain) from the sky, and the valleys flow according to their measure, but the flood bears away the foam that mounts up to the surface, and also from that ore they heat it in the fire in order to make ornaments or utensils, raises foam like to it. Thus Allah does set forth examples of truth and falsehood. As for the foam it passes away as scum upon the banks, while that which benefits mankind remains in the earth. Thus Allah sets forth examples

[18] (The reward) for those who answer their Lord’s call is Paradise. But those who don’t answer His Call, if that they had all that is in the earth together with its like, they would offer to save themselves (from the punishment). They are those for whom there will be the terrible reckoning. Their residing place will be hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest

[19] Shall the one who knows what has been revealed to you (O Muhammad) from your Lord is the truth, be like the one who is blind? But it is only the people of understanding that pay heed

[20] Those who fulfill the Covenant of Allah and don’t break the covenant

[21] and those who join what Allah has commanded to be joined, fear their Lord, and are afraid of the terrible reckoning

[22] and those who remain patient seeking the pleasure of their Lord, establish prayers perfectly, and spend what We have bestowed on them secretly and openly, and they repel evil with good, they are those for whom there is the good home of the Hereafter

[23] gardens of Eden (Paradise), in which they will enter along with those who acted righteously from their forefathers, their wives, and their offspring. The angels will enter to welcome them from every gate

[24] (saying) “Peace be upon you for what you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!”

[25] Those who break the Covenant of Allah after its approval, sever what Allah has commanded to join (bond of kinship), and work mischief in the land; they are those for them is the curse and for them is the evil home

[26] Allah increases the provision for whom He wills, straitens (it for whom He wills). They (disbelievers) rejoice in the life of the world; the worldly life as compared with the Hereafter is nothing but a brief enjoyment

[27] And those who disbelieve say: “Why not a sign is sent down to him (Muhammad) from his Lord?” Say: “Surely, Allah sends astray whom He wills and guides those who turn to Him in repentance

[28] those who believe and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, surely, in the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest

[29] Those who believe, and do good deeds, bliss is for them and a beautiful place of final return.”

[30] Thus We have sent you (O Muhammad) to a community surely before it other communities have passed away, in order that you might recite to them what We have revealed to you, and they disbelieve in the Gracious (Allah). Say: “He (Allah) is my Lord! There is no one worthy of worship but He! In Him I trust, and to Him will be my return with repentance.”

[31] And if there had been a Qur’an with it mountains could be moved, or with it the earth could be cloven asunder, or with it the dead could be made to speak (it would be the same Qur’an). But the decision of all things is certainly with Allah. Yet those who believe have not known that had Allah willed, He could have guided all mankind? A disaster will not cease to strike those who disbelieve because what (evil) they did or it (disaster) settles close to their homes, until the Promise of Allah comes. Certainly, Allah does not break His Promise

[32] And indeed many Messengers were mocked before you (O Muhammad), but I granted respite to those who disbelieved, then I seized them. So how (terrible) was My punishment

[33] Is it He who takes charge of every one by what he has earned it? Yet they ascribe partners to Allah. Say: “Name them! Or will you inform Him of what He does not know in the earth or is it just a show of false words?” Nay! To those who disbelieve, their plotting is made fair-seeming, and they have been hindered from the Right Way, and those whom Allah sends astray, there is no guide for them

[34] For them there is a punishment in the life of this world, and certainly their punishment in the Hereafter is harder. They have no protector against Allah

[35] The likeness of the Paradise which the pious have been promised (is): rivers flow beneath it, its provision is eternal, and so is its shade; this is the end (final destination) of those who are pious and the end (final destination) of the disbelievers is fire

[36] Those whom We have given the book, rejoice at what has been revealed to you (the Qur’an), but there are those among the clans who reject a part thereof. Say (O Muhammad): “I am commanded only to worship Allah (alone) and not to join partners with Him. To Him alone I call and to Him is my return.”

[37] And thus We have sent it (the Qur’an) down to be a judgment of authority in Arabic. Were you (O Muhammad) to follow their vain desires after the knowledge has come to you, then you will not have any protector or defender against Allah

[38] And indeed We have sent Messengers before you (O Muhammad), and have made for them wives and offspring. It was not for a Messenger to bring a sign except by Allah’s permission. For each and every matter there is a Decree (from Allah)

[39] Allah wipes out what He wills and confirms (what He wills). And with Him is the mother (master copy) of the book

[40] Whether We show you (O Muhammad) part of what We have promised them or cause you to die, your duty is only to convey (the message) and on Us is the reckoning

[41] Don’t they see that We are gradually reducing the land from its outlying borders? And when Allah judges, there is none to put back His judgment and He is Swift at reckoning

[42] And surely, those (disbelievers) who devised plots were before them, but Allah is planning all. He knows what every one earns. The disbelievers will know for whom will be the good end of the home (of Paradise)

[43] And those who disbelieve, say: “You (O Muhammad) are not a Messenger.” Say: “Allah is sufficient for witness between me and between you and whoever has knowledge of the Scripture.”

[1] Alif-Lam-Ra. (This is) a book which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad) in order that you bring out mankind from darkness (of disbelief) into light (of belief) by permission of their Lord, to the way of the All-Mighty, the Praise-worthy

[2] Allah to whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth! Woe to the disbelievers from a severe punishment

[3] Those who prefer the worldly life to the Hereafter, hinder people from the way of Allah (Islam), and seek crookedness in it, they are far astray

[4] And We did not send any Messenger except with the language of his people, in order that he might make (the message) clear for them. Then Allah misleads whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[5] And indeed We sent Moses with Our Verses (saying) that: “Bring out your people from darkness into light, and make them remember the days (history) of Allah. Truly, there are Verses for every patient, thankful.”

[6] And (remember) when Moses said to his people: “Call to remind Allah’s Favor to you, when He delivered you from Pharaoh’s people who were afflicting you with horrible punishment, were slaughtering your sons and letting your women alive, and in it was a tremendous trial from your Lord.”

[7] And (remember) when your Lord proclaimed: “If you give thanks, I will give you more (of My Blessings), but if you are ungrateful, surely! My punishment is indeed severe.”

[8] And Moses said: “If you and all on earth together disbelieve, then surely! (know that) Allah is Rich (free from all needs), Praise-worthy.”

[9] Has not the news come to you, of those before you, the people of Noah, Ad, and Thamud? Those after them? No one knows them but Allah. Their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, but they put their hands in their mouths (biting with anger) and said: “Surely, we disbelieve in what you have been sent with and we are really in strongly doubt as to what you invite us to it.”

[10] Their Messengers said: “Can there be a doubt about Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth? He calls you (to Allah) so that He may forgive you of your sins and give you respite for a term appointed.” They said: “You are not but a human being like us! You wish to turn us away from what our forefathers used to worship. Then bring us a clear authority.”

[11] Their Messengers said to them: “We are not but human beings like you, but Allah bestows His Grace on whom He wills of His servants. It is not for us that we bring you an authority (proof) except by the permission of Allah. And in Allah let the believers put their trust

[12] And what is the reason for us that we don’t put our trust in Allah while indeed He has guided us our ways? We shall certainly bear with patience what hurt you may cause us, and in Allah (alone) let those who trust, should put their trust.”

[13] And those who disbelieved said to their Messengers: “Surely, you return to our religion or we will drive you out of our land.” But their Lord revealed to them: “Surely, We shall destroy the wrongdoers

[14] And indeed, We shall make you reside in the land after them. This is for those who fear standing before Me and also fear My threat.”

[15] But they (the Messengers) sought help and victory (from Allah), and every stubborn, arrogant dictator (who refused to believe in Allah) was destroyed

[16] Hell is in front of him (dictator) who will be made to drink boiling rotten water

[17] who will sip it (unwillingly) but will find hard to swallow. Death will surround him from every side, yet will not die and in front of him will be a great punishment

[18] The parable of those who disbelieve in their Lord is that their deeds are like ashes, on which the wind blows furiously on a stormy day; they will not be able to get anything from what they have earned. That will be straying far away (from the Right Way)

[19] Do you not see that Allah has created the heavens and the earth with truth? If He wills, He can remove you and bring (in your place) a new creation

[20] And that is not difficult for Allah

[21] And when they all will appear before Allah (on the Day of Resurrection), then the weak (of the world) will say to those who were arrogant (chiefs): “Surely, we were following you. Can you avail us anything from Allah’s punishment?” They will say: “If Allah had guided us, we would have guided you. It is equal on us (now) whether we rage, or bear (those punishments) with patience, there is no place of refuge for us.”

[22] And when the matter has been decided, Satan will say: “Surely, Allah promised you a promise of truth. I too promised you, but I betrayed you. I had no authority over you except that I called you, and you responded to me. So don’t blame me, but blame yourselves. I cannot help you, nor can you help me. Surely I deny what you associated me as a partner (with Allah) before. Surely, there is a painful punishment for them, the wrongdoers.”

[23] And those who believe and do righteous deeds will be made to enter (Paradise with) gardens with river flowing under them, to reside therein forever with the permission of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: “Peace.”

[24] Don’t you see how Allah sets forth an example of a good word as a good tree, whose roots are firm, and its branches are in the sky

[25] It gives its fruit at all times by the permission of its Lord. Allah sets forth examples for mankind in order that they may remember

[26] The example of an evil word is that of an evil tree uprooted from the surface of the earth with no stability

[27] Those who believe with the word that stands firm, Allah will keep them firm in the life of this world and Hereafter. Those who are wrongdoers, Allah will cause them to go astray. Allah does what He wills

[28] Have you not seen those who have changed the blessings of Allah into disbelief, and have caused their people to reside in the house of destruction

[29] Hell, in which they will burn, and what an evil place to settle in

[30] They set up rivals to Allah, to mislead people from His way! Say: “Enjoy (your brief life)! But certainly, your destination is the hell fire!”

[31] Say (O Muhammad) to My devotees who have believed, that they should establish prayer, and spend in charity from what We have provided them secretly and openly; before a Day comes in which there will be neither mutual bargaining nor friendship

[32] Allah is the one Who has created the heavens and the earth, sends down water (rain) from the sky, and thereby brings forth fruits as provision for you. He has made the ships to be of service to you, that they may sail through the sea by His Command; and He has made rivers to be of service to you

[33] And He has made the sun and the moon to be of service to you, both constantly pursuing their courses; and He has made the night and the day to be of service to you

[34] And He has given you all that you have asked for, and if you count the blessings of Allah, you will not be able to count them. Surely! Human being is unjust, ungrateful

[35] (Remember) when Abraham said: “O my Lord! Make this city (Makkah) safe, and keep me and my sons away from the worship of idols

[36] O my Lord! Surely they (idols) have led many people astray. So, those who follow me, surely they are of mine. Whoever disobeys me, still You are indeed Forgiving, Merciful

[37] O our Lord! Surely I have made some of my offspring to reside in a valley not with cultivation near Your sacred house (the Ka’bah). O our Lord! (I have done this) in order that they would establish prayers; so turn hearts among mankind love towards them, and (O Allah) provide them with fruits so that they may give thanks

[38] O our Lord! Certainly, You know what we conceal and what we reveal. Nothing on the earth or in the heaven is hidden from Allah

[39] All the praises and thanks are to Allah, Who has given me Ishmael and Isaac in my old age. Surely! My Lord indeed is All-Hearer of prayers

[40] O my Lord! Make me one who establishes prayers perfectly, and from my offspring. Our Lord! Accept my prayer

[41] Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and all the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established.”

[42] You don’t think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. Only He gives them respite up to that Day when their eyes will stare in horror

[43] (they will be) rushing forward with necks outstretched, their heads will be raised up (towards the sky), their gaze will not return towards them, and their hearts will be empty (because of fear)

[44] And warn (O Muhammad) mankind of the Day when the punishment will come to them; then those who wronged will say: “Our Lord! Respite us for a little while, we will answer Your Call and follow the Messengers!” (It will be said): “Did you not sworn before that you would never leave

[45] And you lived in the residences of those who wronged themselves and it was clear to you how We had dealt with them. And We (even) put forth examples for you.”

[46] Indeed, they planned their plot, but their plots were within the sight of Allah, even though their plot was such that it could move the mountains

[47] So, don’t think that Allah will fail to keep His Promise to His Messengers. Certainly, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of retribution

[48] On the Day when the earth will be changed to other than earth and the heavens (as well), and all creatures will appear before Allah, the One, and the Irresistible

[49] and on that Day you will see the sinners bound together in fetters (their hands and feet tied to their necks with chains)

[50] their garments will be of tar, and fire will cover their faces

[51] Allah will requite each person according to its deeds. Truly, Allah is swift at reckoning

[52] This (Qur’an) is a message for mankind, in order that they may be warned thereby; and that they may know that Allah is the only one worthy of worship, and that people of understanding may take heed

[1] Alif-Lam-Ra. These are the Verses of the book and a plain Qur’an

[2] Perhaps (the Day will come when) those who disbelieve wish that they were Muslims

[3] Leave them (alone) to eat, let them enjoy, and be preoccupied (with false) hope. They will come to know (the truth)

[4] And Allah did not destroy a town but there was a known decree for it

[5] No nation can advance its term (fate), nor delay it

[6] And they say: “O you (Muhammad) to whom the reminder (the Qur’an) has been sent down! Surely, you are insane

[7] Why don’t you bring angels to us if you are of the truthful ones?”

[8] We don’t send down the angels except with the truth (for punishment), and when they come, they (the disbelievers) are not given respite

[9] Truly, We have sent down the reminder (the Qur’an), and surely, We will guard it

[10] Indeed, We sent (Messengers) before you (O Muhammad) amongst the early communities

[11] and any Messenger came to them, they mocked at him

[12] Thus We let it (disbelief) enter into the hearts of the sinners

[13] so they don’t believe in it (the Qur’an), though the examples of (Allah’s punishment of) the ancients have passed

[14] And even if We had opened to them a gate from the heaven and they continue to ascend through it

[15] surely they would have said: “Our eyes have been blocked (blurred). But nay, we have been bewitched.”

[16] And indeed, We have put big stars in the heaven and beautified it for the beholders

[17] and We have protected them from every outcast devil

[18] Except him (devil) who steals a hearing, he is pursued by a clear flaming fire

[19] And We have spread the earth and placed firm mountains in it; and caused to grow therein every thing balanced (in due proportion)

[20] and Allah has made provision for you therein means of living, and for those whom you don’t provide

[21] And there is not a thing but its (inexhaustible) treasures are with Us. And We have not sent it down except in a known measure

[22] And We send the fertilizing winds (fill clouds with water), then causes the water (rain) to descend from the sky, gives it to you to drink, and it is not you who is able to store

[23] And certainly We! It is We Who give life, cause death, and We are the Inheritors

[24] And indeed, We know the first generations of you who have passed away, and indeed, We know the present generations who will come afterwards

[25] And surely, your Lord will gather them. Truly, He is the All-Wise, the All-Knower

[26] And indeed, We created human from clay of mud altered into shape

[27] And the jinn, We created it before from fire of smokeless flame

[28] And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: “Surely, I am going to create a human (Adam) from clay mud altered into shape

[29] when I have fashioned him and breathed into him the soul (which Allah created for him), then you fall down prostrating before him.”

[30] So, the angels prostrated all of them together

[31] except Satan, he refused to be with those who prostrated

[32] (Allah) said: “O Satan! What is your reason that you are not with those who prostrated?”

[33] (Satan) said: “I am not the one to prostrate to a human whom You have created from clay of mud molded into shape.”

[34] (Allah) said: “Then, get out from here, for surely you are accursed

[35] Surely, the curse will be upon you till the Day of recompense.”

[36] (Satan) said: “O my Lord! Give me respite till the Day of Resurrection.”

[37] Allah said: “Then surely, you are given the respite

[38] till the Day of appointed time.”

[39] (Satan) said: “O my Lord! Since You let me go astray, I shall indeed adorn (path of error) for them (mankind) on the earth, and I shall mislead them all

[40] except those who are Your sincere devotees.”

[41] (Allah) said: “This is the way straight to Me

[42] Certainly, you will have no authority over My devotees, except those who follow you of the ones who go astray

[43] And surely, hell is the promised place for them all

[44] it (hell) has 7 gates; each gate will be assigned to a separate class (for sinners) from them

[45] Truly! The pious people will be in the midst of the gardens and water-springs (of Paradise)

[46] (It will be said to them): “Enter therein (Paradise) in peace and security.”

[47] And We shall remove all hatred from their hearts, so they will be like brothers and sit on couches face to face

[48] No fatigue will touch them in it, nor shall they be removed from it

[49] Inform (O Muhammad) to My devotees that truly, I am the Forgiving, the Merciful

[50] but My Punishment is also the most painful punishment

[51] And tell them about the guests (the angels) of Abraham

[52] They entered upon him and said: “Peace!” Abraham replied: “Indeed! We are afraid of you.”

[53] They (the angels) said: “Don’t be afraid! We truly bring to you glad tidings of a son (possessing) knowledge.”

[54] Abraham said: “Do you give me glad tidings (of a son) when old age has overtaken me? What kind of glad tidings you are giving?”

[55] They (the angels) said: “We give you glad tidings in truth. So don’t be those who despair.”

[56] (Abraham) said: “Who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray?”

[57] (Abraham again) said: “Then what is your mission, O Messengers?”

[58] They (the angels) said: “We have been sent (to punish) the people who are criminals

[59] except the family of Lot. We truly will save them all (from destruction)

[60] except his wife, Allah has decreed that she shall be of those who will stay behind (to be destroyed).”

[61] When the Messengers (the angels) came to the family of Lot

[62] he said: “Surely! You are people unknown to me.”

[63] They said: “Nay, we have come to you with that (punishment) concerning which they have doubts

[64] We have brought you the truth (news of destruction of your nation) and we are telling the truth

[65] Then travel with your family during the last part of the night, and you follow from their rear; no one of you look back, but go on where you are ordered to go.”

[66] And We have made this decree known to him that the roots of those (sinners) will be cut off in the early morning

[67] And the people of the city came (to Lot’s house) rejoicing (at the news of the 2 young male visitors)

[68] (Lot) said: “Surely! These are my guests, so don’t disgrace me

[69] And fear Allah and don’t disgrace me.”

[70] They (people of the city) said: “Did we not forbid you from (entertaining) any of the people?”

[71] (Lot) said: “These (the girls of the nation) are my daughters (to marry lawfully), if you must act.”

[72] Truly, by your life (O Muhammad), they were wandering blindly in their wild intoxication

[73] So the awful blast overtook them at the time of sunrise

[74] And We turned it (towns of Sodom in Palestine) upside down and rained to them stones of baked clay

[75] Surely! In this are signs for those who see

[76] And surely, they (the cities) are on an established road (from Makkah to Syria i.e. the place where the Dead Sea is now)

[77] Surely! Therein is indeed a sign for the believers

[78] And surely, the people in the wood (the people of Midian to whom Prophet Shuaib was sent by Allah) were also wrongdoers

[79] So, We took vengeance on them. They are both (ruined) on a clear road

[80] And surely, the people of Hijr (the rocky tract) denied the Messengers

[81] And We gave them Our Verses, but they were averse to them

[82] And they used to cut out secure homes in the mountains

[83] But the awful blast overtook them in the early morning

[84] and all their earnings (building homes by craving the rock) did not avail

[85] And We have not created the heavens, the earth, and all that is between them except with truth. Surely, the Hour (of Doom) is coming, so overlook (O Muhammad) their faults with gracious forgiveness

[86] Surely, your Lord is the All-Knowing Creator

[87] And indeed, We have given you 7 of the repeatedly recited Verses (Al-Fatihah) and the Glorious Qur’an

[88] Don’t look with your eyes at what We have bestowed on certain classes of them (disbelievers), nor grieve over them. And lower your wings (be courteous) to the believers

[89] And say (O Muhammad): “I am indeed the plain Warner.”

[90] As We have sent down (this warning) on the dividers

[91] who have made the Qur’an into parts (believe some parts and deny others)

[92] So, by your Lord (O Muhammad), We shall certainly ask them all

[93] about what they used to do

[94] Therefore proclaim that which you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists

[95] Truly! We will suffice you against the scoffers (mockers)

[96] who set up another deity along with Allah, so they will come to know

[97] Indeed, We know that your heart is distressed by what they say

[98] So, glorify the praises of your Lord, be of those who prostrate (to Him)

[99] and worship your Lord until the certainty (death) comes to you

[1] The Command of Allah has come, so don’t seek to hasten it. Glorified is He and above all that they associate as partners with (Him)

[2] He sends down the angels with the revelation of His Command to whom He wills of His servants (saying): “Warn (mankind) that there is no one worthy of worship but I, so fear Me.”

[3] He has created the heavens and the earth with truth. He is exalted above all they associate as partners (with Him)

[4] He has created human from semen, yet the he becomes an open opponent

[5] And He has created the cattle for you; in them there is warmth (clothing), numerous benefits, and you eat some of them

[6] And there is beauty in them for you when you bring them home in the evening and when you lead them to pasture in the morning

[7] And they carry your loads to a land where you could not reach except with great trouble to yourselves. Truly, your Lord is Kind, Merciful

[8] And (He has created) horses, mules, and donkeys so that you may ride them and as an adornment. And He has created (others about which) you have no knowledge

[9] And upon Allah is (to show) the direction of the Right Way, but there are some of them (ways) that are crooked. And had He willed, He could have guided you all

[10] It is He Who sends down water (rain) from the sky, from it you drink and from it grows vegetation therein to pasture your cattle

[11] With it He grows for you the crops, the olives, the date-palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Surely, there is a sign in this for people who think

[12] And He has subjected to you the night and the day, the sun and the moon; and the stars are subjected by His Command. Surely, there are signs in this for people who understand

[13] And He has created for you on this earth of varying colors. Surely, there is a sign in this for people who remember

[14] And it is He Who has subjected the sea to you so that you may eat fresh tender meat (fish) from it, and that you may bring out ornaments to wear from it, and that you see the ships plough through it. (All these are done) so that you may seek His Bounty and you may give thanks (to Allah)

[15] He has affixed mountains into the earth standing firm, lest it should shake with you. (He made) rivers and roads so that you may be guided

[16] and land-marks and the stars for your guidance

[17] Is then He, who has created all these, like the one who can not create? Why don’t you remember

[18] And if you want to count the Favors of Allah, you can not count them. Surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[19] And Allah knows what you conceal and what you reveal

[20] Those who invoke other than Allah, they have created nothing, and they themselves are created

[21] (They are) dead, lifeless, and they don’t know when they will be resurrected

[22] Your deity is One (Allah). As for those who don’t believe in the Hereafter, their hearts deny, and they are proud

[23] No doubt that Allah knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Surely, He does not like the proud

[24] And when they are asked: “What is that your Lord has sent down?” They say: “Tales of the ancient people!”

[25] They will bear their own burdens in full on the Day of Resurrection, and the burdens of those whom they have misguided without knowledge. Indeed it is evil that they will bear

[26] Indeed those before them also plotted, but Allah struck their buildings from the foundations, the roof fell upon them from above, and the punishment came to them from where they did not even perceive

[27] Then, on the Day of Resurrection, He will disgrace them and say: “Where are those partners whom you used to associate with (Allah), about whom you used to disagree and dispute (with the believers)?” Those who have been given the knowledge (about the punishment of Allah) will say: “Surely! Today disgrace and misery are upon the disbelievers

[28] those whom the angels cause to die while they wronged themselves.” Then they will make false submission (saying): “We were not doing any evil.” (The angels will reply): “Yes! Surely, Allah is the All-Knower of what you used to do

[29] So enter the gates of hell to abide in it.” Indeed, what an evil abode for the arrogant

[30] And (when) the pious people are asked: “What (is it that) your Lord has sent down?” They say: “(That which is) good.” There is good for those who do good in this world and the home of the Hereafter will be even better. Excellent indeed will be the home (Paradise) of the pious

[31] Gardens of Eden (Paradise) which they will enter, rivers flow from beneath them, they will have all that they wish in it. Thus Allah will reward the pious

[32] those whose lives the angels take while they are pious saying (to them): “Peace be on you, enter Paradise because of what you used to do.”

[33] Do they (the disbelievers) wait for the angels to come to them (to take souls at death), or command of your Lord to come? So did those before them. And Allah did not wrong them, but they used to wrong themselves

[34] Then, the evil results of what they did overtook them, and surrounded them by that they used to mock at

[35] And those who join others in worship (with Allah) say: “If Allah had willed, neither we would have worshipped anything other than Him, nor our forefathers, nor we would have forbidden anything without (command from) Him.” So did those who were before them. Then are the Messengers charged with anything but to convey the clear message

[36] And surely, We have sent in every nation a Messenger (saying): “You worship Allah, and avoid false deities.” Then, there were some whom Allah has guided and there were some upon whom the straying was justified. So travel through the land and see what the end of those who denied (the truth) was

[37] If you (O Muhammad) desire for their guidance, then surely Allah does not guide whom He lets to go astray. They will have no helpers

[38] And they swear their strongest oaths by Allah: “Allah will never raise the dead who dies (to life).” Yes, (He will raise them up), it is a Promise upon Him in truth, but most of mankind don’t know

[39] (He will fulfill) in order to illustrate for them that they differ in it, and those who disbelieved may know that they were liars

[40] When We intend to do a thing which We want, We only say to it: “Be!” and it is

[41] And for those who migrated for the cause of Allah after persecution, We will certainly give them good residence in this world, and indeed the reward of the Hereafter will be greater, if they but knew

[42] (They are) those who remained patient (in this world), and put their trust in their Lord

[43] We have not send (Messengers) before you (O Muhammad) but men, whom We have sent revelation. So ask those who knows the Scripture (learned people of the Torah and the Gospel), if you don’t know

[44] with clear signs and books. And We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) the reminder (the Qur’an) so that you may explain to mankind what was sent down to them so that they may give thought

[45] Do those who devise evil plots feel secure that Allah will not sink them into the earth, or that the punishment will not come to them from directions that they don’t perceive

[46] Or that He may not seize them in their going to and from (journey) so they will not be able to escape (from His punishment)

[47] Or that He may seize them with a gradual wasting (of wealth and health)? Surely! Your Lord is indeed Gracious, Merciful

[48] Do they not see how Allah has created from things, their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration to Allah, and they are humble

[49] And to Allah prostate all the living creatures that are in the heavens and in the earth, and the angels, and they are not proud

[50] they fear their Lord above them, and they do what they are commanded

[51] And Allah said (O mankind): “Don’t take – 2 deities. Surely, He is the only one worthy of worship. Then you should fear Me.”

[52] To Him belongs all that are in the heavens and in the earth and His religion is everlasting. Would you fear any one other than Allah

[53] And whatever blessings you have are from Allah. When harm touches you, you cry to Him aloud for help

[54] Yet, when He removes the harm from you, behold! Some of you associate others in worship with their Lord

[55] so they deny that which (Favors) We have bestowed on them! So enjoy yourselves (short stay), soon you will come to know (the consequences)

[56] And they assign a portion of what We have provided them (for those deities) about whom they don’t know. By Allah, you shall certainly be asked about what you used to fabricate

[57] And they assign daughters to Allah! Glorified is He. To themselves what they desire (sons)

[58] And when the news of (birth of) a female child is brought to any of them, his face remains dark, and he is filled with inward grief

[59] He hides himself from the people because of the evil of what he has been informed. (He asks himself) shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in the earth? Certainly, evil is what they decide

[60] Those who don’t believe in the Hereafter set an evil example, and for Allah is the highest example. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

[61] And if Allah were to seize mankind for their wrong-doing, He would not leave on it (the earth) a single living creature, but He postpones them for an appointed term. When their appointed term comes, neither they can delay it for an Hour nor can they advance it

[62] They assign to Allah what they dislike. Their tongues describe the falsehood that the better things will be theirs. No doubt that for them is the fire, and they will be sent ahead of the others

[63] By Allah, indeed We have sent (Messengers) to the nations before you (O Muhammad), but Satan made their deeds fair-seeming to them. So he (Satan) is their helper today (in this world), and they will have a painful punishment

[64] And We have not sent down to you (O Muhammad) the book (the Qur’an) except that you may explain to them those things in which they differ, as guidance, and a Mercy for those who believe

[65] And Allah sends down water (rain) from the sky, and it gives life in the earth after it has been dead. Surely, in this is a sign for people who listen

[66] Surely! In the cattle, there is a lesson for you. We give you to drink of what is in their bellies, between bowels and blood - pure milk; pleasant to the drinkers

[67] And (similarly) from the fruits of date-palms and grapes, you derive strong drink from it and good provision. Surely, there is indeed a sign for people who think

[68] And your Lord inspired the bees, saying: “Take your habitations in the mountains, in the trees, and in what they (people) erect

[69] then eat all fruits and follow the easy ways of your Lord.” There comes forth from their bellies, a drink of different colors, which is healing for people. Surely, in this there is indeed a sign for people who think

[70] And Allah has created you, then He will cause you to die, and there are some of you who are sent back to the worst of old age so that they know nothing after having known. Surely! Allah is the All-Knower, All-Powerful

[71] And Allah has preferred some of you above others in provision. Those who are preferred will not hand over their wealth to what their right hands possess so that they are equal in it. Then do they deny the Grace of Allah

[72] And Allah has given to you your kind wives, and has given to you from your wives, sons and grandsons, and has provided to you good things. Then do they believe in false deities and deny the Favors of Allah

[73] They worship others besides Allah, which don’t own anything to provide any provision for them from the heavens and the earth, nor they can

[74] So don’t compare anything with Allah. Surely! Allah knows and you don’t know

[75] Allah puts forward the example (of 2 men): a captive (disbeliever) under the possession of another, he has no power over anything, and (the other), a man (believer) on whom We have provided a good provision from Us, and he spends from it secretly and openly. Can they be equal? All the praises are to Allah. Nay! But most of them don’t know

[76] And Allah puts forward an example of 2 men: one of them is dumb, has no power over anything, and is a burden to his master, whatever way he directs him, he brings no good. Is he equal to one who commands justice, and he is on the Right Way

[77] And to Allah (belongs) the unseen of the heavens and the earth. The matter of the Hour (of Judgment) is not but as a twinkling of the eye, or it is even nearer. Surely! Allah has power over everything

[78] And Allah has brought you out of the wombs of your mothers, you don’t know anything. And He has given you hearing, sight, and intelligence so that you may give thanks (to Allah)

[79] Do they not see the birds flying in the midst of the sky? None holds them but Allah. Surely, in this are clear signs for people who believe

[80] And Allah has made for you in your homes an abode, and made for you out of the hides of the cattle (as tent for) homes which you find light during the day of your travel and during the day of your stay (in travel); and from their wool, fur, and hair, (Allah provides) furniture, articles of convenience (such as carpets, blankets), comfort for a while

[81] And Allah has made shades (from sun) for you out of that which He has created. He has made for you places of refuge in the mountains, has made for you garments to protect you from the heat, and coats of armor to protect you from your mutual violence. Thus He perfects His Grace to you so that you may submit (to Islam)

[82] If they still turn away, then it is only on you (O Muhammad) to convey (the message) in a clear way

[83] They recognize the Favors of Allah, yet they deny them and most of them are (ungrateful) disbelievers

[84] And (remember) the Day when We shall raise up a witness (their Messenger) from each nation. Then those who have disbelieved will neither be permitted (to excuse), nor will they be allowed to repent

[85] And when those who did wrong (disbelievers) will see the punishment, it will neither be lightened for them, nor will they be given respite

[86] And when those who associated partners (with Allah) see their partners, they will say: “Our Lord! These are our partners whom we used to invoke besides you.” But they (partners) will throw back their word at them (and say): “Surely! You are liars!”

[87] And they will offer submission to Allah (alone) on that Day and what they used to invent (false deities) will vanish from them

[88] Those who disbelieved and hinder people from the way of Allah, We will add punishment over the punishment for them because they used to spread corruption

[89] And (remember) the Day when We shall raise up a witness in every nation against them from amongst themselves. And We shall bring you (O Muhammad) as a witness against them. (For this reason) We have sent down to you the book (the Qur’an) as an explanation of everything, a guide, a Mercy, and glad tidings for the Muslims

[90] Surely, Allah enjoins justice, doing good (to others), giving help to kith and kin, and forbids lewdness, evil deeds, and oppression. He admonishes you so that you may take heed

[91] And fulfill the Covenant of Allah when you have taken a covenant, and don’t break your oaths after you have confirmed them; and indeed you have appointed Allah over you as guarantor. Surely! Allah knows what you do

[92] And don’t be like that (woman) who had spun thread strongly and then undo it by weakening it; nor take your oaths as a means of deception among yourselves so that a nation may take undue advantage over another nation. Only Allah tests you by these (oaths). He will make clear to you on the Day of Resurrection what you used to differ about it

[93] And if Allah willed, He could have made you all one nation, but He sends astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. Certainly you will be questioned for what you used to do

[94] Don’t take your oaths as a means of deception among yourselves, lest your foot slip after being firmly fixed; and you may have to taste the punishment for hindering people from the Way of Allah, and there will be a great punishment for you

[95] And don’t purchase a small gain (at the cost of) Allah’s Covenant. Surely! What is with Allah is better for you if you but knew it

[96] Whatever is with you, will be exhausted, and whatever is with Allah, will remain. We will certainly pay those who are patient; their reward will be in proportion to the best of what they used to do

[97] Whoever does a righteous deed, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a believer; We will give a good life, and We shall pay such people their reward according to the best of what they used to do

[98] When you recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the outcast

[99] Surely! He (Satan) has no power over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord

[100] Only he (Satan) has power over those who follow him, and those who join partners with Him (Allah)

[101] And when We change a Verse (of the Qur’an) in place of another Verse, and Allah knows the best of what He sends down, they (disbelievers) say: “You (O Muhammad) are but a forger, liar.” But most of them don’t know

[102] Say (O Muhammad): “The Holy Spirit (angel Gabriel) has brought it (the Qur’an) down from your Lord with truth to strengthen those who believe, and as guidance, and glad tidings to the Muslims.”

[103] And indeed We know what they (polytheists) say: “It is only a human being who teaches him (Muhammad).” But the language of the man whom they refer to him is foreign, while this (the Qur’an) is a clear Arabic language

[104] Surely! Those who don’t believe in the Verses of Allah, Allah will not guide them and for them will be a painful punishment

[105] It is only those who don’t believe in the Verses of Allah, fabricate falsehood, and they are liars

[106] Whoever is forced to deny faith after its acceptance while the heart is at rest with faith in Allah, shall be forgiven; but whoever opens its heart to disbelief (willingly after accepting the faith), shall incur the wrath from Allah, and for them will be a great punishment

[107] That is because they love and prefer the life of this world over that of the Hereafter. Allah does not guide the disbelievers

[108] They are those whom Allah has set a seal upon their hearts, their hearings, and their eyes. They are those who are heedless

[109] No doubt, they will be the losers in the Hereafter

[110] Then surely! Your Lord is Forgiving, Merciful afterwards to those who emigrated after they had been put to trials (for their faith), struggled hard, and were patient

[111] (Remember) the Day when every soul will come up pleading for itself, every soul will be paid in full for what it did, and they will not be dealt with unjustly

[112] And Allah puts forward the example of a town (Makkah) which was enjoying security and peace, its provision was coming to it in abundance from every place; then it (its people) denied the Favors of Allah. So Allah made it (its people) taste the seize of hunger and fear because of what they used to do

[113] And surely, a Messenger (Muhammad) was sent to them from among themselves, but they denied him; so the punishment overtook them while they were wrongdoers

[114] So eat of the lawful and good things which Allah has provided for you; and thank Allah’s Bounty if you really worship Him

[115] He has only forbidden you to eat the dead animal, blood, the flesh of swine, and (any animal) which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah with it. But if one is forced (by necessity) without willful disobedience, and not transgressing, then surely, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

[116] And you don’t say that which describe your tongues falsely: “This is lawful and this is unlawful,” in order to invent lies against Allah. Surely, those who invent lies against Allah will never prosper

[117] A brief enjoyment is (in this life) for them, but they will have a painful punishment

[118] And to those who are Jews, We have forbidden such things as We have already mentioned to you (Muhammad) before (6:146). And We have not wronged to them, but they did wrong to themselves

[119] Then surely, yet, your Lord is Forgiving and Merciful to those who do evil in ignorance, then they repent after that, and do righteous deeds

[120] Surely, Abraham was a nation (a leader with all the good qualities), straight obedient to Allah, and he was not of the polytheists

[121] (He was) thankful for His Graces. He chose him and guided him to the Right Way

[122] And We gave him good (life) in this world, and surely in the Hereafter he will be of those who are righteous

[123] Then, We have sent the revelation to you (O Muhammad saying): “Follow the faith of Abraham and he was not one of the polytheists.”

[124] The Sabbath was only prescribed for those who differed in it. Surely, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that over which they used to differ

[125] Invite (mankind, O Muhammad) to the Way of your Lord (Islam) with wisdom, kind advice, and reason with them in a way that it is better. Surely, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Way, and He knows best those who are guided

[126] And if you (have to) punish (your enemy), then let your punishment be like that which you were punished with. But if you endure patiently, surely, it is better for the patient

[127] And endure patiently (O Muhammad), and your patience is not but from Allah. And don’t grieve over them (polytheists), and be not in distress from what they plot

[128] Surely, Allah is with those who fear Him, and those who are righteous people

[1] Glory be to He (Allah) Who took His devotee (Muhammad) for a journey by night from the sacred Masjid (at Makkah) to the farthest Masjid (Al-Aqsa at Jerusalem), which We have blessed around it (vicinity), to show him (Muhammad) some of Our signs. Surely, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer

[2] And We gave Moses the Scripture and made it a guide for the children of Israel (saying): “Don’t take other than Me as protector

[3] (You are) offspring of those whom We carried (in the ship) with Noah. Surely, he was a grateful devotee.”

[4] And We decreed for the children of Israel in the Scripture: indeed you will do mischief in the earth twice, indeed you will become tyrants, and extremely arrogant

[5] When the promise for the first of the 2 came, We sent against you servants of Ours (the Assyrians) who gave a terrible warfare. They entered the very innermost parts of your homes and the promise was fulfilled

[6] Then We gave you a return of victory over them, helped you with wealth and children, and granted you more manpower

[7] (We said) if you did good, you did good for yourselves; but if you did evil, it was for your own selves. Then, when the last (2nd) promise came to pass, (We permitted your enemies – the Romans) to disgrace your faces and to enter the Masjid (of Jerusalem) just as they had entered it 1st time, and they destroyed all that they had conquered (fell in their hands) with complete destruction

[8] It may be that your Lord may show Mercy to you; but if you return (to sins), We shall return (to Our Punishment). And Allah has made hell a prison for the disbelievers

[9] Surely, this Qur’an guides to the way which is just perfect and gives the glad tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds so that they shall have a great reward

[10] and those who don’t believe in the Hereafter; We have prepared for them a painful punishment

[11] And mankind invokes (Allah) for evil as mankind invokes (Allah) for good, and mankind is ever hasty

[12] And We have made the night and the day as 2 signs. Then, We have covered the night with darkness and have given light to the day so that you may seek Bounty from your Lord, and that you may compute number of the years and the reckoning. Thus We have explained everything with full explanation

[13] And We have fastened the deeds of every human in its neck, and on the Day of Resurrection We shall bring out for him a book which will be wide open

[14] (It will be said): “Read your book. You yourself are sufficient today as a reckoner (accountant) against you.”

[15] Whoever goes right, then it goes right only for its own self. Whoever goes astray, then it goes astray only against its own self. No one shall bear the burden of another (on the Day of Judgment). And We don’t punish (in this world) until We have sent a Messenger

[16] And when We decide to destroy a town, We first send commandments to its wealthy luxurious people, but they transgress in it. Thus the word (of punishment) is justified against it. Then We destroy it with complete destruction

[17] And how many generations We have destroyed since after Noah? Your Lord is Sufficient as an All-Knower and All-Seer of the sins of His servants

[18] Whoever wishes for the quick-passing (enjoyment of this world), We quickly grant it to whoever He wills. Then, We condemn him to hell who will burn therein disgraced and rejected

[19] And whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it with its striving while he is a believer, then they are such that their striving will be appreciated

[20] We provide each of these and those from the Bounties of your Lord. The Bounties of your Lord can never be forbidden

[21] See how We prefer some of them over others and surely, the Hereafter will be greater in degrees and greater in preference

[22] Don’t set up another one worthy of worship with Allah, lest you sit down condemned, forsaken

[23] And your Lord has decreed that you worship none except Him. You shall be good (dutiful) to parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age with you, then don’t say to them a word of disrespect, nor scold them but address them in terms of honor

[24] And lower to them the wing of submission (humility) through Mercy, and say: “My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy just as they raised me (when I was) a little child.”

[25] Your Lord knows best what is in your hearts. If you are righteous, then surely, He is forgiving to those who often turn (to Him)

[26] Give to your relatives their due and to the poor, and to the wayfarers. But don’t spend wastefully (your wealth like a spendthrift)

[27] surely, the spendthrifts are brothers of the devils, and the devil is ever ungrateful to its Lord

[28] And if you (O Muhammad) turn away from them (kinsman, poor, wayfarer, etc) seeking a Mercy from your Lord which you hope, then say kind word to them

[29] And you shall neither tie your hands (like a miser) to your neck nor stretch them to their utmost reach, so that you become blameworthy, and in severe poverty

[30] Surely, your Lord extends the provision to whom He wills and straitens (for whom He wills). Surely, He is All-Knower, All-Seer of His servants

[31] And don’t kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide (sustenance) for them and for you. Surely, killing them is a great sin

[32] Don’t approach adultery. Surely, it is a great sin, and it is the worst way

[33] Don’t kill a soul which Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause. And whoever is killed wrongfully, and then surely We have made for its heir (guardian) an authority. But let him not exceed limits in killing (should not kill except the killer only). Surely, he is helped (by Islamic law)

[34] And don’t go near the property of the orphan except with what is best (to improve), until it attains the age of full strength. Fulfill the covenant. Surely! The covenant is a responsibility (will be questioned)

[35] And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a straight balance. That is good and better interpretation (in the end)

[36] And don’t follow (anyone blindly in matters) about which you don’t have knowledge. Surely, the (use of) hearing, the sight, and the heart - for each of these, you will be questioned (by Allah on the Day of Judgment)

[37] And don’t walk on the earth with arrogance. Surely, you can neither penetrate the earth nor can attain the height of the mountains

[38] All that is evil are hateful to your Lord

[39] This is part of wisdom which your Lord has revealed to you (Muhammad). Don’t set up with Allah another one worthy of worship lest you should be thrown into hell, blameworthy and rejected

[40] Has your Lord preferred for you (O pagans of Makkah) to give sons and adapted (for Himself) from among the angels as females (daughters)? Surely! You utter awful statement

[41] And surely, We have explained in this Qur’an so that they (disbelievers) may take heed, but it has only increased their dislike

[42] Say (O Muhammad to polytheists): “If there were other one worthy of worship besides Him as they say, they would have certainly sought a way to (dethrone) the Master of the Throne

[43] Glorified and exalted is He! (He) is far above (the great falsehood) that they say

[44] The 7 heavens, the earth, and all that is in them glorify Him. There is not a single thing but glorifies Him with praise. But you don’t understand their glorification. Surely, He is Forbearing, Forgiving

[45] And when you (Muhammad) recite the Qur’an, We make an invisible veil (unseen barrier) between you and between those who don’t believe in the Hereafter

[46] And We put coverings over their hearts so that they don’t understand it (the Qur’an), and create deafness in their ears. When you mention of your Lord alone in the Qur’an, they turn their backs in extreme dislike

[47] We know best what they like to listen when they listen to you. When they take secret counsel, then the wrongdoers say: “You follow none but a bewitched man.”

[48] See how they have put forward examples for you. They have gone astray, and they can not find a way

[49] And they say: “When we are reduced to bones and fragments (ashes), shall we really be resurrected to a new creation?”

[50] Say (O Muhammad):“(You will be brought back to life) even if you be stones or iron

[51] or even a creation that is greater (or harder) than you may think of.” Then they will ask: “Who will return us (back to life)?” Say: “He Who created you first time.” Then they will shake their heads at you and ask: “When it will be?” Say: “Perhaps it is near (soon)!”

[52] On the Day when He will call you, you will answer with His Praise, and you will think that you have stayed (in death) but a little while

[53] And say to My servants (true believers) that they should only say those words that are the best. Surely, Satan sows (disagreements) among them. Surely, Satan is a plain enemy to mankind

[54] Your Lord knows you best. If He wills, He will have Mercy on you, or if He wills, He will punish you. And We have not sent you (Muhammad) as a guardian over them

[55] And your Lord knows best all those that are in the heavens and the earth. Indeed, We have preferred some of the prophets above others, and We gave the Psalms to David

[56] Say (O Muhammad): “Call to those whom you pretend (to be worthy of worship) besides Him. They have neither the power to remove the hardship from you nor even to change it.”

[57] Those to whom they pray, desire the means of access to their Lord, which of them should be the nearest, and they hope for His Mercy and fear Hiss punishment. Surely, the punishment of your Lord is (something to be) afraid of

[58] There is not a town but We shall destroy it before the Day of Resurrection, or punish it with severe punishment. That is written in the book (of records)

[59] And nothing stops Us to send the signs but that the people of old denied them. And We sent the she-camel to Thamud as a clear sign, but they did her wrong. And We don’t send the signs except to warn

[60] And (remember) when We said to you (O Muhammad): “Surely! Your Lord has encompassed mankind.” And We have not make the vision (Al-Isra) which We showed you (O Muhammad on the night of Al-Isra) but a trial for mankind, and likewise the accursed tree (Zaqqoom) in the Qur’an. We warn them but it does not increase (fear in) them except great disbelief, oppression and disobedience

[61] And (remember) when We said to the angels: “Prostrate unto Adam.” They prostrated except Satan. He said: “Shall I prostrate to one whom You have created (from) clay?”

[62] (Satan) said: “Is this the one whom You have honored above me? If You give me respite (keep alive) to the Day of Resurrection, I will surely seize and mislead his (Adam’s) offspring (sending them astray) all but a few!”

[63] (Allah) said: “Go, and whoever of them follows you, then surely, hell will be the recompense of all of you, an ample recompense

[64] And befool whom you can of them with your voice, and make assaults on them with your cavalry and your infantry, and share with them in wealth and children, and promise them. But Satan promises them nothing but deception

[65] Surely! My servants, there is no authority for you over them. Your Lord is All-Sufficient as a Guardian.”

[66] Your Lord is the one who drives your ships in the sea in order that you may seek His Bounty. Surely! He is Merciful towards you

[67] And whenever any harm touches you at the sea, all those to whom you call upon except Him (Allah) vanish. Yet, when He brings you safely to the land, you turn away (from Him). And human is ever ungrateful

[68] Do you then feel secure that He will not cause side of the land to swallow you up, or send against you a violent sand-storm? Then, you shall not find a guardian for you

[69] Or do you feel secure that when you will return to it (sea) a 2nd time, He will not send a hurricane of wind against you and drown you because of your disbelief? (If that happens) then you will not find for you therein an avenger (to take revenge) against Us

[70] And indeed, We have honored the children of Adam, We have carried them on land and sea, have provided them with good things, and have preferred them over many of those whom We have created with a marked preference

[71] (Remember) the Day when We shall call all human beings with their leaders. Those who will be given their book (of records) in their right hand will read their records and will not be dealt unjustly in the least

[72] But those who are blind (acted) in this world will be blind in the Hereafter and more astray from the way

[73] Surely, they were about to tempt you (O Muhammad) away from that which We have revealed (the Qur’an) to you, to fabricate something other than it against Us, and (if successful) then they would have certainly taken you a friend

[74] And had We not made you stand firm, surely you would nearly have inclined to (compromise with) them a little bit

[75] Then We would have made you taste a double punishment in this life and a double punishment after death. Then you would not have found anyone to help you against Us

[76] And surely, they were about to frighten you so that they might drive you out from the land. But then they would not have stayed after you, except a little while

[77] (This was Our) way with whom indeed We sent Messengers before you (O Muhammad), and you will not find any alteration in Our Way

[78] Establish prayer from mid-day till the darkness of the night (Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers), and (recite the) Qur’an in the early dawn (the morning prayer- Fajr). Surely, the recitation of the Qur’an in the early dawn is witnessed (by angels)

[79] And in (some parts of) the night perform the night prayer with it (recite the Qur’an) as an additional prayer (Tahajjud) for you (O Muhammad). It may be that your Lord will raise you to ‘Maqam-e-Mahmood’ (a station of praise-worthy on the Day of Resurrection)

[80] And say (O Muhammad): “My Lord! Make me enter (the city of Madinah) one entry in truth, and bring me out (from the city of Makkah) one exit in truth. And grant me from You an authority helper,”

[81] and say: “Truth has come and the falsehood has vanished. Surely! Falsehood is bound to vanish.”

[82] And We have sent down the Qur’an which is a healing and a Mercy to the believers, while it increases nothing but loss to the wrongdoers

[83] And when We bestow Our Grace on mankind, it turns away and becomes far away at one side (from the Right Way). When evil touches, it is in great despair

[84] Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “Everyone acts according to its manner; but your Lord knows best whose way (religion) is best guided.”

[85] And they ask you (O Muhammad) about the soul (spirit). Say: “The soul is one of the commands of my Lord and you have not been given the knowledge of it but a little.”

[86] And if We willed, We could surely take away all that which We have revealed to you (this Qur’an). Then you would find no protector for you against Us (to get it back)

[87] except as a Mercy from your Lord. Surely! His Grace to you (O Muhammad) is great indeed

[88] Say: “If the mankind and the jinns together were to bring the like of this Qur’an, they could not bring the like thereof, even if some of them was helper to some others.”

[89] And indeed We have fully explained to mankind in this Qur’an every kind of similitude, but most people refuse but disbelief

[90] And they say: “We shall not believe in you (O Muhammad) until you cause a spring to gush forth from the earth for us

[91] or there is a garden of date-palms and grapes for you and cause rivers to gush forth in their midst abundantly

[92] or you cause to fall the heaven upon us in pieces as you have claimed, or you bring Allah and the angels (face to face) before us

[93] or there is a house of adorable materials (like silver and gold) for you, or you ascend up into the sky, and we shall not believe in your ascension until you bring down for us a book that we would read.” Say (O Muhammad): “Glory be to my Lord! Am I (claimed) anything more but a human, sent as a Messenger?”

[94] And nothing prevented people from belief when the guidance came to them except that they said: “Has Allah sent a human as (His) Messenger?”

[95] Say: “If there were angels walking on the earth in peace, then We would certainly have sent down to them an angel from the heaven as a Messenger.”

[96] Say: “Allah is sufficient as a witness between me and between you. Surely! He is All-Knower, the All-Seer of His servants.”

[97] And those whom Allah guides are rightly guided; but those whom He sends astray, they will never find protectors for them besides Him. We shall gather them on the Day of Resurrection on their faces, blind, dumb and deaf. Their abode will be hell; whenever its flame abates, We shall increase the fierceness of fire for them

[98] That is their recompense because they denied Our Verses and they said: “When we are reduced to bones and fragments, shall we really be resurrected as new creation?”

[99] They don’t see that Allah, who has created the heavens and the earth, is able to create the people like them. He has made for them an appointed term; there is no doubt in it. But the wrongdoers refuse but disbelief

[100] Say (to the disbelievers): “Even if you possessed all the treasures of the Mercy of my Lord, you would surely hold them back for fear of spending. Human is ever miserly!”

[101] And indeed We gave to Moses 9 clear signs. Ask the children of Israel, when he came to them, then Pharaoh said to him: “O Moses! I think you are indeed bewitched.”

[102] (Moses) replied: “Surely, you know that no one has sent down these signs but the Lord of the heavens and the earth as clear signs. Surely O Pharaoh, I think you are doomed to destruction.”

[103] So he (Pharaoh) wanted to turn them out of the land (of Egypt). But We drowned him and all who were with him

[104] And We said to the children of Israel after him: “You reside in the land and then when the last promise comes, We shall assemble you as a mixed crowd.”

[105] And We have sent it (the Qur’an) down with truth and with truth it has descended. And We have not sent you (O Muhammad) except as a bearer of glad-tidings and a Warner

[106] And We have divided the Qur’an (into parts) so that you may recite it to people at intervals. And We have revealed it by stages (in 23 years)

[107] Say (O Muhammad to them): “Whether you believe in it (the Qur’an) or don’t believe, surely those who were given knowledge before it (Jews and Christians like Abdullah bin Salam and Salman Al-Farsi), they fall down on their faces in prostration when it is recited to them

[108] and they say: ‘Glory be to our Lord! Surely, the Promise of our Lord must be fulfilled.’

[109] And they fall down on their faces, weeping and it increases their humility.”

[110] Say (O Muhammad): “Invoke Allah or invoke the Beneficent, by whatever name you invoke Him, to Him belongs the best names. Offer your prayer neither aloud nor make it in a low voice but seek a way between these

[111] and say: “Praise be to Allah, Who has not taken a son, and Who has no partner in (His) Dominion, nor there is any protector for Him out of dependence. And magnify Him with all magnificence.”

[1] All the praises be to Allah Who has sent down to His servant (Muhammad) the book (the Qur’an) and has not placed therein any crookedness

[2] (He has made it) right to give warning (to the disbelievers) of a severe punishment from Him, and to give glad tidings to the believers who work righteous deeds so that they shall have a good reward (Paradise)

[3] (they shall) abide in it forever

[4] Also to warn those who say: “Allah has begotten a son.”

[5] They don’t have knowledge about it, nor did their forefathers. Mighty is the word that comes out of their mouths. They say nothing but a lie

[6] Perhaps, you would kill yourself (O Muhammad) in grief over their footsteps, because they don’t believe in this narration (the Qur’an)

[7] Surely! We have made the earth with all kinds of adornments in order that We may test them (mankind) and to see which of them are best in deeds

[8] And surely We shall reduce what is on it (the earth) to a bare dry soil

[9] Do you think that the people of the cave and the inscription (news or name writing of the people of the cave) were a wonder among Our Signs

[10] (Remember) when the young men fled (for refuge from their disbelieving folk) to the cave, they said: “Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from You and facilitate for us in our affair to the Right Way!”

[11] Therefore We covered on their ears (causing them into deep sleep) in the cave for a number of years

[12] then We raised them up (from sleep) so that We might test which of the 2 parties (believers and disbelievers) was best at calculating the time period for which they had stayed

[13] We narrate to you (O Muhammad) their story with truth. Surely they were young men who believed in their Lord and We increased them in guidance

[14] And We made their hearts firm and strong when they stood up and said: “Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, we shall never call upon any deity other than Him; for if we do, then we shall utter something improper (in disbelief)

[15] These are our people who have taken for deities other than Him (Allah). Why do they not bring for them a clear authority? And who does more wrong than the one who invents a lie against Allah?”

[16] (They consulted with one another and said): “Now we have withdrawn from them and denounced those deities whom they worship except Allah, then seek refuge in the cave; our Lord will open a way for us from His Mercy and will make easy for us in our affair.”

[17] And you might have seen the sun when it rose, it declines to the right from their cave; and when it set, it turns away from them towards the left while they lay in the middle of the cave. That is one of the signs of Allah. Whoever He guides is rightly guided; but whoever He sends astray, you will never find guiding friend (to lead to the Right Way) for him

[18] And you would have thought them awake, though they were asleep. And We turned them to the right and to the left sides, while their dog stretched out its 2 forelegs at the entrance (of the cave). Had you looked at them, you would have certainly turned back from them in flight and (their sight) certainly would have filled with awe of them

[19] Thus, We awakened them (from long deep sleep) so that they could question among them. A speaker from them said: “How long have you stayed here?” They said: “Perhaps we have stayed here for a day or part of a day.” They said: “Our Lord knows best how long we have stayed here. So send one of us with our silver coin to the city, and let him find out which is the purest food, and let him bring us some of it. Let him be careful and don’t let anyone know our whereabouts

[20] Surely if they learn about you, they will stone you (to death), or turn you back into their religion, and in that case you will never ever be successful.”

[21] And thus We made their case known so that people might know that the Promise of Allah is true and that there is no doubt about the Hour (of Judgment). (Remember) when they (the people of the city) disputed among themselves about their case, they said: “Construct a building over them, their Lord knows best about them.” Those who won on their point said: “Surely we shall build a place of worship over them.”

[22] Some say they were 3 and their dog was the 4th of them. Others say they were 5 and their dog was the 6th of them guessing at the unseen. Yet, others say they were 7 and their dog was the 8th of them. Say (O Muhammad): “My Lord knows best their number. None knows them but a few.” So don’t debate about them except with clear proof and don’t consult about them (people of Cave) with anyone

[23] And never say of anything: “Surely I shall do that tomorrow,”

[24] except that (say): “If Allah wills!” And remember your Lord when you forget and say: “I hope that my Lord will guide me to a closer way of guidance than this.”

[25] And (some say) they stayed in their cave 300 years (solar) and add 9 (lunar years)

[26] (O Muhammad) say: “Allah knows best how long they stayed. With Him is (the knowledge of) the unseen of the heavens and the earth. How clearly He sees with it and how clearly He hears! They did not have any helper other than Him, and He does not share in His Decision and rule with anyone.”

[27] And recite what has been revealed to you (O Muhammad) from the book (the Qur’an) of your Lord. None can change His Words and you will never find a refuge other than Him

[28] Keep yourself (O Muhammad) patiently with those who call their Lord in the morning and the evening seeking His pleasure, and don’t let your eyes overlook them desiring the beauty of the life of the world; don’t obey the one whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance, who follows own lusts and whose affair has been lost

[29] (O Muhammad) say: “The truth is from your Lord. Whoever wills let him believe, and whoever wills, let him disbelieve.” Surely, We have prepared a fire for the wrongdoers; its walls will surround them (disbelievers). If they ask for help, they will be granted water like boiling oil that will burn faces. Terrible is the drink and evil is the resting place

[30] Surely! Those who believe and do righteous deeds, We shall not lose the reward of him who does good deeds

[31] Those are the ones for them there will be gardens of Eden; rivers flow beneath them; they will be decorated therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine and thick silk. They will recline therein on raised thrones. How good is the reward, and how excellent is the resting place

[32] And (O Muhammad) put forward to them the example of 2 men: We had given 2 gardens of grapes to one of them, We had surrounded them with date-palms, and had made cultivated fields between them

[33] Both the gardens brought forth their produce and did not fail in the least. We (even) caused a river to gush forth in the middle of them

[34] And there was abundant produce for him and he said to his companion while he was talking to him: “I have more wealth than you and stronger (in respect of) men.”

[35] And he entered his garden while he was unjust to himself. He said: “I don’t think that this garden will ever perish

[36] And I don’t think the Hour will ever come. Even if I am brought back to my Lord, surely I shall find better than this at the end.”

[37] His companion said to him while he was talking to him: “Do you disbelieve in Him Who created you out of dust, then out of semen, then fashioned you into a man

[38] He is my Lord and I shall not associate anyone with my Lord

[39] When you entered your garden, why did you not say: ‘It is as Allah wills! There is no power but with Allah!’ If you see me, I have less wealth than you and children

[40] it may be that my Lord will give me something better than your garden, and may send a punishment from the sky on it, then turn it into a slippery earth

[41] Or its water will become deep-sunken (dry underground) so that you will never be able to find it.”

[42] (It so happened that) his fruits were surrounded (with ruin). He began twisting his hands (with sorrow) over what he had spent on it while all (fruits) were destroyed on their nets, and he said: “I wish I had not associated anyone with my Lord!”

[43] And he could neither find anyone to help him other than Allah, nor could he defend himself

[44] The real power (protection) comes from Allah, the true one worthy of worship. He (Allah) is the best for reward and the best for the final end

[45] And (O Muhammad) put forward for them the example of the worldly life. It is like water (rain) which We send down from the sky and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it. (But later it) becomes dry stalks which the winds scatter. And Allah has power over everything

[46] Wealth and children are the adornment of the worldly life. But the lasting righteous deeds are better with your Lord for rewards and better hope

[47] And (remember) the Day when We shall cause the mountains to move, you will see the earth as a leveled plain (of waste), We shall gather them, and will not leave anyone of them behind

[48] And they will be set before your Lord in rows (and Allah will say): “Now indeed you have come to Us as We created you the first time. Nay, but you thought that We had never appointed a meeting for you.”

[49] And the book (one’s record) will be placed (before them), and you will see the sinners fearful of what is (recorded) in it. They will say: “Woe to us! What is the matter with this book? Neither it leaves out a small thing nor a big thing but has recorded it with numbers!” They will find all that they did and placed before them. Your Lord will not treat anyone with injustice

[50] And (remember) when We said to the angels: “Prostrate to Adam,” all prostrated except Satan. He was one of the jinns; he disobeyed the command of its Lord. Will you then take him (Satan) and its progeny as your protectors rather than Me while they are enemies to you? What an evil is the exchange for the wrongdoers

[51] (Allah) did not make them (Satan and its offspring) to witness the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor their own creation, nor I (Allah) took the misleaders (of mankind) as helpers

[52] And (remember) the Day when He will say: “Call those partners of Mine whom you claimed.” They will cry to them but they will not answer them and We shall put a barrier between them

[53] And the sinners will see the fire and realize that they have to fall therein. And they will not find a way of escape from it

[54] And indeed We explained every example in this Qur’an for mankind (to understand). But human is quarrelsome of most things

[55] And nothing prevents mankind from believing and asking forgiveness of their Lord when the guidance (the Qur’an) has come to them, except that the way of the ancients come upon them or the punishment come upon them face to face

[56] We sent the Messengers except as bearers of glad tidings and warners. But the disbelievers disputed with false argument in order to refute the truth. They took My Verses with which they were warned, as a joke

[57] And who is more unjust than the one who, when reminded of the Verses of the Lord, turns away from them and forgets what deeds its own hands have done? (For these people) surely, We have set veils over their hearts so they don’t understand it (the Qur’an), and their ears are (covered) with deafness. If you (O Muhammad) call them to the guidance, even then they will never be guided

[58] And your Lord is Forgiving, the Owner of Mercy. If He calls them to account for what they have earned, He would have hastened the punishment for them. But they have their appointed time, beyond which they will never find an escape

[59] And We destroyed these towns with them (Ad, Thamud inhabitants) when they did wrong. We appointed a fixed time for their destruction

[60] And (remember) when Moses said to his young servant: “I will not give up (traveling) until I reach the junction of the 2 seas or (until) I spend years (in traveling).”

[61] But when they reached the junction between them, they forgot (about) their fish (they were carrying), which made its way through the sea as in a tunnel

[62] So when they had passed further on, he (Moses) said to his young servant: “Bring us our breakfast; truly we have suffered this fatigue in our journey.”

[63] He replied: “Do you remember when we were resting ourselves beside the rock? Indeed I forgot the fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. It took its way into the sea in a strange way!”

[64] (Moses) said: “That is what we have been seeking.” So they went back retracing their footsteps

[65] Then they found one of Our servant (Khidr) whom We had bestowed Mercy from Us, and We had taught him knowledge from Us

[66] Moses requested him: “May I follow you so that you may teach me something of that knowledge which you have been taught (by Allah)?”

[67] He (Khidr) said: “Surely! You will never be able to have patience with me

[68] how can you have patience about that which is beyond your knowledge?”

[69] (Moses) said: “You will find me patient if Allah wills, and I will not disobey your command.”

[70] He (Khidr) said: “Then, if you follow me, don’t ask me about anything until I myself mention it to you.”

[71] So they both proceeded, till when they embarked in a ship, Khidr made a hole in it. Moses said: “Have you made a hole in it to drown its people? Surely, you have done a bad thing.”

[72] He (Khidr) said: “Did I not tell you that you would never be able to have patience with me?”

[73] (Moses) said: “Don’t call me to account for what I forgot, and don’t be hard on me for my affair (with you).”

[74] Then they both proceeded till they met a boy, then Khidr killed him. Moses said: “Have you killed an innocent person who killed none? Surely, you have committed an evil thing!”

[75] (Khidr) said: “Did I not tell you that you would never be able to have patience with me?”

[76] (Moses) said: “If I ever ask you about anything after this, don’t keep me in your company, (If I ask again then) surely you will have an excuse in my case.”

[77] Then they both proceeded, till they came to the people of a town. They asked its people for food, but they refused to entertain them. Then they found in it a wall that was about to collapse, so Khidr set it up straight. Moses said: “If you had wished, surely you could have taken some wages for it!”

[78] (Khidr) said: “This is the parting (time) between me and you. (First) I will tell you the interpretation of those (acts) over which you could not have patience

[79] As for the ship, it belonged to poor people working in the sea. I intended to damage it as there was a king after them who was seizing every ship by force

[80] As for the boy, his parents were believers, and we feared lest he would oppress them by rebellion and disbelief

[81] So we intended that their Lord should exchange for them one (son) better than him in righteousness and near to mercy

[82] As for the wall, it belonged to 2 orphan boys in the town and there was a treasure for them under it. Since their father was a righteous man, your Lord intended that they should attain their age of full strength and then take out their treasure as a Mercy from your Lord. I did not do them by my own will. That is the interpretation of (those actions) over which you could not hold patience.”

[83] And (O Muhammad) they ask you about Dhul-Qarnain. Say: “I shall recite to you something of him.”

[84] Surely, We established him in the earth and gave him means of everything

[85] So he followed a way (towards the west)

[86] until, when he reached the setting place of the sun, he found it setting in a spring of black muddy water. He found a people near it. We said: “O Dhul-Qarnain! Either you punish them, or treat them with kindness.”

[87] He said (to people): “Whoever will do wrong, we shall punish him; then he will be brought back to the Lord, who will punish with a terrible punishment

[88] As for him who believes and does righteous deeds, he shall have the best reward (Paradise), and we (Dhul-Qarnain) shall speak to him with mild words.”

[89] Then he followed another way (towards the east)

[90] until, when he reached the rising place of the sun, he found it rising on a people for whom We had not provided any shelter against it (the sun)

[91] (He left them) as it was! And We knew whatever information was with him (Dhul-Qarnain)

[92] Then he followed (another) way

[93] until, when he reached between 2 mountains where he found (near) them a people who almost did not understood a word

[94] They said: “O Dhul-Qarnain! Surely! (The people of) Gog and Magog are doing mischief in the land. Shall we pay to you a tribute in order that you make a barrier between us and them?”

[95] He said: “What my Lord has granted me is better (than your tribute). Just help me with strength (manpower) and I will erect a barrier between you and them

[96] Give me pieces (blocks) of iron.” Until when he leveled the gap between the 2 mountain-cliffs, he said: “Blow,” until when he had made it (red iron) fire, he said: “Bring me molten copper to pour over it.”

[97] So they (Gog and Magog) could not scale it nor could they dig through

[98] (Dhul-Qarnain) said: “This is a Mercy from my Lord. But when the Promise of my Lord will come, He shall make it flat (leveled). Promise of my Lord is true.”

[99] And that Day (when Gog and Magog will come out), We shall leave some of people to surge like waves on others. The trumpet will be blown and We shall collect them (the creatures) all together

[100] On that Day We shall present hell to the disbelievers with plain view

[101] (to) those whose eyes had been under a covering from My Reminder (this Qur’an), and who could not bear to hear it

[102] Do the disbelievers then think that they can take My Servants as protectors besides Me? Surely, We have prepared hell as an entertainment for the disbelievers

[103] Say (O Muhammad): “Should We inform you of the greatest losers in respect of deeds

[104] Those whose efforts have been wasted in the worldly life while they thought that they were acquiring good by their deeds

[105] they are those who disbelieve in the Verses of their Lord and the meeting with Him (Hereafter). So their deeds will be in vain, We shall not assign any weight (reward) on the Day of Resurrection for them

[106] Thus their recompense will be hell; because they disbelieved, took My Verses and My Messengers as a joke

[107] Surely! Those who believe and do righteous deeds, they will be entertained with the gardens of Paradise

[108] They will reside in it forever. They will never desire for removal from there.”

[109] Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If the sea were ink for (writing) the Words of my Lord, the sea would be exhausted before the Words of my Lord would be exhausted, even if We brought (another sea) like it for its aid.”

[110] Say (O Muhammad): “I am but a human like you. It has been revealed to me that your deity is One (Allah). So whoever has hopes for the meeting with the Lord, let him do righteous deeds and don’t associate anyone as a partner in the worship of the Lord.”

[1] Kaf-Ha-Ya-Ain-Sad

[2] (This is) a mention of the Mercy of your Lord to His servant Zachariah

[3] when he called out his Lord in secret

[4] he said: "O my Lord! Indeed I have grown weak bones, head of mine has turned grey, and I have never been unblessed in my invocation to You, O my Lord

[5] Surely! I fear my relatives after me and my wife is barren. So give me an heir from You

[6] who shall inherit me and inherit from the family of Jacob. O my Lord, make him a desirable (person to You)!”

[7] (Allah said): “O Zachariah! Surely, We give you the glad tidings of a son, his name shall be John. We have not given that name to anyone before.”

[8] He asked: “My Lord! How shall I have a son when my wife is barren and I have reached the extreme old age?”

[9] (Allah) said: “So (it will be). Your Lord says: ‘It is easy for Me. Certainly I have created you before when you were not anything!’”

[10] (Zachariah) said: “My Lord! Appoint for me a sign.” He (Allah) said: “Your sign is that you shall not speak to people for 3 nights together though you have no bodily defect.”

[11] So he came out to his people from the praying place, then he told them by signs to glorify (Allah) in the morning and in the afternoon

[12] (It was said to his son): “O John! Hold the Scripture with strength.” And We gave him wisdom while he was a child

[13] compassion (sympathetic to people) from Us, (made him) pure from sins, and he was righteous

[14] and dutiful to his parents, and he was neither arrogant nor disobedient

[15] Peace be on him the day he was born, the day he dies, and the day he will be raised up to life (again)

[16] And mention in the book (the Qur’an, O Muhammad, the story of) Mary, when she withdrew in seclusion from her family to a place facing east

[17] Then she placed a screen (to separate herself) from them. We sent to her Our angel Gabriel and he appeared before her as a human in all respects

[18] She said: “Surely! I seek refuge with the Gracious (Allah) from you, if you fear (Allah).”

[19] (The angel) said: “I am only a Messenger from your Lord (to inform) you the gift of a righteous son.”

[20] She said: “How can I have a son when no man has touched me, nor am I unchaste?”

[21] He (the angel) said: “So (it will be), your Lord says: ‘That is easy for Me. And We will appoint him (son) as a sign to mankind and a Mercy from Us and it is a matter (already) decreed (by Allah).’”

[22] So she conceived him and she withdrew with him to a far place (Bethlehem about 4-6 miles from Jerusalem)

[23] The labor pains drove her to the trunk of a date-palm. She cried (in her anguish): “Would that I had died before this, and I had been forgotten out of sight!”

[24] So he (Gabriel) called to her from below her, saying: “Don’t grieve! Indeed your Lord has provided a water stream under you

[25] Shake the trunk of date-palm towards you; it will let fall fresh ripe-dates upon you

[26] So eat, drink, and cool your eyes. If you see anyone from human being, say: ‘I have vowed a fast to the Gracious (Allah), so I shall not speak today to any human being.”’

[27] Carrying the baby, she brought him to her people. They said: “O Mary! Indeed you have brought a mighty thing (hard to believe)

[28] O sister of Aaron (a woman from the family)! Your father was not a man of evil nor was your mother an unchaste woman.”

[29] Then she pointed to him (baby). They said: “How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?”

[30] He (Jesus as the baby) said: “Surely! I am a servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet

[31] And He has made me blessed wherever I may be and has enjoined on me (to establish) the prayer, give obligatory charity as long as I am live

[32] be dutiful to my mother, and made me not arrogant, unblessed

[33] Peace be upon me the day I was born, and the day I shall die, and the day I shall be raised alive!”

[34] Such (was) Jesus, son of Mary. It is a statement of truth about which they dispute in it

[35] It is not for Allah that He should beget any son. Glorified is He when He decrees an affair, He only says to it: “Be!” and it becomes

[36] (Jesus said): “Surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is the Right Way

[37] Then the sects differed (Christians about Jesus) among themselves. So woe to those who disbelieve from meeting of a great Day (of judgment)

[38] How clearly will they hear and see the Day when they will appear before Us! But today the wrongdoers (who don’t hear and see) are in plain error

[39] Warn them (O Muhammad) of the Day of grief when the case will be decided, while (today) they are unaware, and don’t believe

[40] Surely! We will inherit the earth (after destruction) and whatever is on it. And to Us they shall be returned

[41] And mention in the book (the Qur’an) about Abraham. Surely! He was a truthful prophet

[42] When he said to his father: “O my father! Why do you worship that which can neither hear, nor see, and cannot avail you anything

[43] O my father! Surely! The knowledge has come to me that which did not come to you. So follow me. I will guide you to the Right Way

[44] O my father! You don’t worship Satan. Surely! Satan has been a rebel against the Gracious (Allah)

[45] O my father! Surely! I fear lest a punishment from the Gracious (Allah) should touch you so that you become a companion of Satan.”

[46] He (father) said: “Do you reject my deity, O Abraham? If you don’t stop this, I will indeed stone you ( to death). So get away from me safely.”

[47] (Abraham) said: “Peace be on you! I will ask forgiveness of my Lord for you. Surely! He is to me, ever Gracious

[48] And I shall turn away from you and what you invoke besides Allah. And I shall call on my Lord; and may be I shall not be unblessed (in my invocation) in calling my Lord.”

[49] So when he had turned away from them and what they worshipped besides Allah, Allah granted him Isaac and Jacob, and Allah made each one of them a prophet

[50] And We gave them Our Mercy and We granted them honor on the tongues (being mentioned) of truth

[51] And mention in the book (this Qur’an) about Moses. Surely! He was chosen and he was a Messenger and a prophet

[52] And We called him from the right side of the Mount (Tur), and made him draw near for whispering (for a talk)

[53] We bestowed on him out of Our Mercy his brother Aaron, also a prophet

[54] And mention in the book (the Qur’an) about Ishmael. Surely! He was true in promise, and he was a Messenger, and a prophet

[55] And he used to command his family to establish prayer, give obligatory charity, and his Lord was pleased (with him)

[56] And mention in the book (the Qur’an) about Enoch. Surely! He was a truthful prophet

[57] And We raised him to a high place

[58] These are they on whom Allah bestowed (Grace) from among the prophets, of the offspring of Adam, of those whom We carried (in ship) with Noah, of the offspring of Abraham and Israel, and from among those whom We guided and chose. When the Verses of the Gracious (Allah) were recited to them, they fell down to prostrate and weep

[59] But the generations who succeeded them gave up the prayer and followed their lusts. So they will soon meet transgression

[60] Except those who repent, believe, and do righteous deeds. Such will enter the Paradise and they will not be wronged in anything

[61] (They will enter) gardens of Eden which the Gracious (Allah) has promised to His servants in the unseen. Surely! His Promise shall be fulfilled

[62] They shall not hear in it (Paradise) vain talk, but salutation (peace). They will have their sustenance in it, morning and afternoon

[63] Such is the Paradise which We shall give as an inheritance to those of Our servants who lead a pious life

[64] (The angel Gabriel said): “We (angels) don’t descend except by the command of your Lord (O Muhammad). To Him belongs what is before us and what is behind us, and what is between them. Your Lord is never forgetful

[65] (Allah is the) Lord of the heavens and the earth, and what is between them, so worship Him, and be patient in His worship. Do you know of anyone similar to Him?”

[66] And the person (disbeliever) says: “When I am dead, shall I then be raised up alive?”

[67] Don’t people remember that Allah created them before out of nothing

[68] By your Lord, surely We shall gather them together and the devils, then We shall bring them round hell on knees

[69] then indeed We shall drag out from every sect all those who were worst in rebellion against the Gracious (Allah)

[70] Then, surely We know best those who deserve to be burnt in it

[71] There is not one of you, who will not pass over it (hell); this is a Decree with your Lord

[72] then We shall save those who feared (Allah) and were dutiful to Him. And We shall leave the wrongdoers in it (hell) kneeling

[73] And when Our clear Verses are recited to them, the disbelievers say to those who believe: “Which of the 2 groups (believers and disbelievers) have best position and better place?”

[74] And how many from a generation have We destroyed before them, who were better in goods and outward appearance

[75] Say (O Muhammad): “Whoever is in the error, the Gracious (Allah) provides an extension (of opportunity) to him, until they see about which they were warned; either it is the punishment or the Hour (of Doom), they will know who is in worst position, and who is weaker in forces

[76] And Allah increases in guidance for those who seek guidance. The everlasting righteous deeds are better with your Lord for reward and better for resort.”

[77] Have you seen the one who disbelieved in Our Verses and yet says: “Indeed I will be given wealth and children?”

[78] Has he known the unseen or has he taken a Covenant from the Gracious (Allah)

[79] Nay! We shall record what he says, and We will increase the punishment for him

[80] And We will inherit from him (at death) all that he talks and he shall come to Us alone

[81] And they have taken (for worship) deities besides Allah so that they might give honor (source of strength) for them

[82] Nay, but they (false deities) will deny their worship of them, and will turn against them (on the Day of Judgment)

[83] Don’t you see that We have sent the devils to the disbelievers to push them to do evil

[84] So don’t make haste against them; We only count out to them a (limited) number

[85] The Day We shall gather the pious persons to the Gracious (Allah) like a delegation

[86] and We shall drive the sinners to hell in a thirsty state

[87] They shall not own (power of) intercession except those who have taken a covenant (permission) from the Gracious (Allah)

[88] And they say: “The Gracious (Allah) has begotten a son,”

[89] indeed you have brought forth a terrible thing

[90] whereby the heavens are almost torn, the earth is split asunder, and the mountains fall in ruins

[91] that they ascribe a son to the Gracious (Allah)

[92] but it is not suitable for the Gracious (Allah) that He should beget a son

[93] There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes to the Gracious (Allah) in full submission

[94] Surely, He knows each of them, and has counted them a full counting (of all the creatures of Allah)

[95] and every one of them will come to Him alone on the Day of Resurrection

[96] Surely, those who believe and do righteous deeds, the Gracious (Allah) will bestow love for them

[97] So We have only made this (the Qur’an) easy on your tongue (O Muhammad) so that you may give glad tidings to the pious with it and warn with it the most quarrelsome people

[98] And how many generations before them We have destroyed? Can you (O Muhammad) find anyone from them or hear even a whisper of them

[1] Ta-Ha

[2] We have not sent down the Qur’an to you (O Muhammad) to cause you distress

[3] but only as a reminder to those who fear (Allah)

[4] A revelation from Him Who has created the earth and high heavens

[5] the Gracious (Allah) rose over the Throne (to suit Majesty)

[6] to Him belongs all that is in the heavens, all that is on the earth, all that is between them, and all that is under the soil

[7] And if you (O Muhammad) speak (statement) aloud, then surely He knows the secrets and what is hidden

[8] Allah! There is no one worthy of worship but He! To Him belong the Best Names

[9] And has there come to you the story of Moses

[10] When he saw a fire, he said to his family: “You wait! Surely, I have seen a fire; perhaps I can bring you some burning brand from there, or find guidance (from someone) at the fire.”

[11] And when he came to it (the fire), he was called (by name): “O Moses

[12] Surely! I am your Lord! Take off your shoes; surely you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa

[13] And I have chosen you. So listen to that which is being revealed (to you)

[14] Surely! I am Allah! There is no one worthy of worship but I, so worship Me, and establish the prayer for My Remembrance

[15] Surely, the Hour is almost coming and I hide it so that every soul may be rewarded for that which he strives

[16] Therefore, don’t let you divert from it, one who does not believe in it and follows its own lusts, lest you perish

[17] And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?”

[18] He said: “This is my stick, I lean on it, beat down branches with it for my sheep, and for me there are other uses in it.”

[19] (Allah) said: “Cast it down, O Moses!”

[20] So he cast it down, and behold! It was a snake, moving quickly

[21] (Allah) said: “Grasp it and don’t fear, We shall return it to its former state

[22] Press your hand to your side (armpit); it will become (shining) white without any disease (hurting) as another sign

[23] Thus We show you some of Our greatest Signs

[24] You go to Pharaoh! Surely, he has transgressed.”

[25] (Moses) said: “O my Lord! Open for me my chest

[26] and ease my task for me

[27] and loose knot (defect) from my tongue

[28] so that they understand my speech

[29] and appoint for me a helper from my family

[30] Aaron, my brother

[31] Increase my strength with him

[32] and share him in my task

[33] so that we may glorify You frequently

[34] and remember You often

[35] surely! You see well all of us.”

[36] (Allah) said: “Indeed you are granted your request, O Moses

[37] And indeed We conferred a Favor on you another time (before)

[38] when We inspired to your mother that which We inspired

[39] saying that: ‘you put him (the child) into a box and you float it into river. Then the river shall cast him up on the bank, and an enemy of Mine and an enemy of his shall take him.’ I brought you up with love from Me so that you may be brought up under My Eye (supervision)

[40] When your sister went to them and said: ‘Shall I show you one who will nurse him?’ So We restored you to your mother so that she might cool her eyes and not grieve. Then you did kill a man, but We saved you from great distress and tested you with various trials. You stayed years with people of Midian. Now you came here according to fixed term, O Moses

[41] And I have chosen you for Myself (service)

[42] You and your brother go with My Verses and both of you don’t become weak in My Remembrance

[43] Go both to Pharaoh, surely he has transgressed

[44] Speak both of you to him with soft words, perhaps he may accept admonition or fear (of punishment).”

[45] They said: “Our Lord! Surely! We fear that he may hasten to punish us or may transgress.”

[46] (Allah) said: “You don’t fear, surely! I am with you both, I hear and see (everything)

[47] So both of you go to him, and say: ‘surely we are Messengers of your Lord, so let the children of Israel go with us and don’t punish them. Indeed, we have come to you with a sign from your Lord! Peace will be upon those who follow the guidance

[48] Surely, indeed it has been revealed to us that the punishment will be on those who deny and turn away.’”

[49] Pharaoh said: “Then who is the Lord of you 2, O Moses?”

[50] (Moses) said: “Our Lord is He who gave each thing its form and nature, then rightly guided it.”

[51] (Pharaoh) said: “Then what is the state of the old generations?”

[52] (Moses) said: “The knowledge is with my Lord in a record book. My Lord neither errs nor forgets.”

[53] Who (Allah) has made for you the earth as a bed, has opened roads for you in it, and has sent down water (rain) from the sky with which We have brought forth various kinds of vegetation

[54] You eat (from these) and pasture your cattle. Surely, there are indeed signs in it for the people of understanding

[55] We have created you from it (the earth), into it We shall return you, and from it We shall bring you out once again

[56] And indeed We showed him (Pharaoh) all of Our Signs, but he denied and refused

[57] He (Pharaoh) said: “Have you come to us to drive us out of our land with your magic, O Moses

[58] Then surely, we can produce to you with magic like yours. So appoint a meeting between us and between you, neither we nor you shall fail to keep it, in an equal place (where both shall have equal chances).”

[59] (Moses) said: “Your appointment is the day of the festival, and let the people assemble before noon.”

[60] So Pharaoh withdrew, he devised his plan and then came back

[61] Moses said to them: “Woe to you! You don’t invent a lie against Allah, lest He destroy you by a punishment. Surely, he fails who invents a lie (against Allah).”

[62] Then they debated with one another their matter among them, and they kept their talk secret

[63] They said: “Surely! These 2 magicians intend that they drive you out from your land with their magic, and take away from your superior way

[64] So devise your plot and then assemble in a row.” (Pharaoh said): “And indeed he who overcomes today will be successful.”

[65] They said: “O Moses! Either you throw first or we are the first who will throw?”

[66] (Moses) said: “Nay, you throw (first)!” Then behold! their ropes and their sticks appeared to him (Moses) as though they moved fast by their magic

[67] so Moses conceived a fear in himself

[68] We (Allah) said: “You don’t fear! Surely, you will have the upper hand

[69] And throw that which is in your right hand! It will swallow up all that they have made. They have made only trick of a magician, and the magician will never be successful no matter whatever (amount of skill) he may possess.”

[70] (When all were swallowed up by the serpent of Moses) the magicians fell down in prostration. They said: “We believe in the Lord of Aaron and Moses.”

[71] Pharaoh said: “How do you believe in him (Moses) before I give permission to you? Surely, he is your chief who taught you the magic. So surely I will cut off your hands and your feet from opposite sides, surely I will crucify you on the trunks of date-palms, then surely you will know which of us (Pharaoh or the Lord of Moses, Allah) is more severe in punishment and more lasting.”

[72] They said: “We never prefer you over what has come to us from the clear signs and to Him who created us. So you decree whatever you wish to decree, you can only decree about this worldly life

[73] Surely! We have believed in our Lord so that He may forgive us our faults and from the magic which you did compel on us. And Allah is better and lasting.”

[74] Surely! Whoever comes to its Lord as a sinner, then surely hell is for him who will neither die nor live in it

[75] But whoever will come to Him as a believer and has done righteous deeds, for such are the high ranks

[76] gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them, they will abide in it forever, such is the reward of those who purify themselves (from evil)

[77] And indeed We revealed to Moses (saying) that: “You travel by night with My servants and strike a dry path for them in the sea, neither fear to be overtaken (by Pharaoh) nor being afraid (of drowning in the sea).”

[78] Then Pharaoh pursued them with his hosts but the sea (water) completely overwhelmed them and covered them up

[79] Thus Pharaoh led his people astray and he did not guide them

[80] O Children of Israel! We delivered you from your enemy, We made a covenant with you on the right side of the mount (Tur to grant Torah), and We sent down to you sweet dish (Manna) and quail meat (Salva)

[81] (saying): “You eat from good lawful things which We have provided you, don’t commit oppression in it lest My Anger should descend on you, whoever incurs My Anger is indeed perished

[82] Surely, I am indeed forgiving the one who repents, believes, does righteous deeds, and then remains guided (till death).”

[83] (Allah said): “What made you hasten from your people, O Moses?”

[84] He (Moses) said: “They are close on my footsteps, and I hastened to You, O my Lord so that You may be pleased.”

[85] (Allah) said: “Surely! We have indeed tried your people after you and Samiri has led them astray.”

[86] Then Moses returned to his people with anger and sorrow. He said: “O my people! Did not your Lord promise you a fair promise? Did then the promise to you seem long? Or did you desire that Wrath from your Lord should descend on you, so you broke your promise to me?”

[87] They said: “We did not break the promise to you at our own will. We were made to carry the weight of the ornaments of (Pharaoh) people and cast them (into the fire) as Samiri suggested

[88] Then he took out (of the fire) for them (statue of) a calf body and it had a low sound. Then said: ‘This is your one worthy of worship, and the deity of Moses, but (Moses) has forgotten (his deity).’”

[89] Did they not see that it could not return to them a word (for answer), nor it had power for them to harm nor help

[90] And indeed Aaron had said to them before: “O my people! Only you are being tried with it, and surely, your Lord is the Gracious, so you follow me and obey my order.”

[91] They said: “We will never stop worshipping it (the calf), until Moses returns to us.”

[92] He (Moses) said: “O Aaron! What stopped you when you saw them going astray

[93] that you did not follow me? Have you then disobeyed my order?”

[94] He (Aaron) said: “O son of my mother! You don’t seize me by my beard, or by my head! Surely, I feared lest you should say: ‘You have caused a division between children of Israel, and you did not respect my word!’”

[95] (Moses) said: “Then what is the matter with you, O Samiri?”

[96] (Samiri) said: “I saw what they did not see, so I seized a handful (of dust) from the footprint of the Messenger (angel) and then threw it (into the casting of the calf). This my inner soul suggested to me.”

[97] (Moses) said: “Then go away! Surely, (the punishment) for you in this life is that you will say: ‘Don’t touch me (you will live alone in exile away from mankind)’; and surely you have a promise (of future punishment) that will not fail. Look at your deity which you have been devoted to it. Certainly we will burn it, and then certainly we will scatter its particles in the sea.”

[98] (Then Moses told his people): “Your One worthy of worship is only Allah; there is no one worthy of worship but He. He comprehends every thing in knowledge.”

[99] Thus We relate to you (O Muhammad) from information of what happened before. Indeed We have given you a reminder (this Qur’an) from Us

[100] Whoever turns away from it (this Qur’an), then surely will bear a burden (of sins) on the Day of Resurrection

[101] They will abide in that (fire of hell) and evil will be that load for them on the Day of Resurrection

[102] The Day, when the trumpet will be blown and We shall gather the sinners that Day (they will be) blue or blind eyed (by fear)

[103] They will whisper among themselves (saying): “You did not stay longer than 10 (days on earth).”

[104] We know very well what they will say, the best among them in knowledge and wisdom will say: “You did not stay except a day!”

[105] And they ask you about the mountains. You say: “My Lord will blast them as particles of dust

[106] Then He will leave it as a smooth level

[107] you will neither see in it crookedness nor curve.”

[108] On that Day the people will follow the caller (of Allah); there is no crookedness for the caller. (All voices) will be humbled for the Gracious (Allah), so you shall hear nothing but a whisper (of footsteps)

[109] On that Day no intercession will be available, except the one to whom the Gracious (Allah) will give permission and whose word is acceptable to Him

[110] He (Allah) knows what is before them, what is behind them, and they will never compass any knowledge (about Him)

[111] And faces shall be humbled before the ever-Living, the self-Sustaining (Allah). Indeed the one who carried a burden of wrong-doing will be disappointed

[112] And one who is a believer and does righteous deeds, then he will neither have fear of injustice, nor reduction (of reward)

[113] And thus We have sent down the Qur’an in Arabic, has explained in it the details of the warnings so that they may fear Allah, or may generate lesson from it

[114] Then high above is Allah, the True King! Don’t hasten (O Muhammad) with the Qur’an before its revelation is completed to you, and you say: “My Lord! Increase my knowledge.”

[115] And indeed We made a covenant with Adam before, but he forgot. And We found in him no firm will-power

[116] And (remember) when We said to the angels: “Prostrate yourselves to Adam.” They prostrated except Satan, who refused

[117] Then We said: “O Adam! Surely, this is an enemy to you and to your wife. So let him not get you both out from Paradise so that you will be distressed

[118] Surely, you have (a Promise from Us) that you will neither be hungry in it (Paradise) nor you will be naked

[119] you will neither suffer from thirst in it nor you will suffer from the sun.”

[120] Then Satan whispered to him saying: “O Adam! Shall I lead you to the tree of Eternity and to a kingdom that will never waste away?”

[121] Then they both ate from that tree, so their private parts appeared to them, and they began to stick on themselves from leaves of the garden (for covering). Thus Adam disobeyed his Lord, so he went astray

[122] Then (after repentance) his Lord chose him, turned to him with forgiveness, and gave him guidance

[123] (Allah) said: “Get down you both together from here (Paradise to earth); some of you are an enemy to some others. If guidance comes to you from Me, then whoever follows My Guidance neither will go astray, nor will fall into distress

[124] but whoever will turn away from My Remembrance, then surely him will have a life of hardship, and I will raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection.”

[125] He will say: “O my Lord! Why have you raised me up blind while indeed I had clear sight (before)?”

[126] (Allah) will say: “Just as Our Verses came to you but you disregarded them, so you are neglected today.”

[127] And thus We requite the one who transgresses and don’t believe in the Verses of its Lord. Surely the punishment of the Hereafter is more severe and more lasting

[128] It it not a guidance for them (to know) how many generations We have destroyed before them and in whose residences they walk? Surely, in these (ruins) there are signs for people of understanding

[129] And had it not been for a word that went forth from your Lord and a term determined, it (judgment) would have been inevitable

[130] So you (O Muhammad) bear patiently on what they say. Glorify the praises of your Lord before sunrise, before sunset, during Hours of the night, and glorify at the ends of the day, so that you may become pleased (satisfied)

[131] And don’t strain your eyes (with envy) for what We have given for enjoyment to various groups of them (disbelievers), and with the luxury of the worldly life We may test them in it. The (lawful) provision of your Lord is better and more lasting

[132] And enjoin the prayer on your family, and be patient in it. We don’t ask you a provision; We provide for you. And the good end (Paradise) is for the pious

[133] They say: “Why does he (Muhammad) not bring us a sign from his Lord?” Has not proof (the Qur’an) came to them which is (contains teachings) of the previous Scriptures

[134] And if We had destroyed them with a punishment before this (the Qur’an), surely they would have said: “Our Lord! If You only had sent us a Messenger, we would certainly have followed Your Verses before we were disgraced and humiliated.”

[135] Say (O Muhammad): “Each one (believer and disbeliever) is waiting, so you wait too. Then you shall know who is following the Right Way and who have been rightly guided.”

[1] (The Day of) their reckoning draws near for mankind, yet they are heedless and turn away (from warning)

[2] (Every time) an admonition from their Lord comes to them as a recent revelation, but they listen to it while they play

[3] In a light mood their hearts are occupied (with evil things), and they conceal the private counsels, those who do wrong (say): “Is this (Muhammad) but a human being like you? Will you submit to magic while you see it?”

[4] He (Muhammad) said: “My Lord knows every word spoken in the heavens and the earth. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.”

[5] Nay, they say: “(These revelations of the Qur’an are) strange false dreams! Nay, he (Muhammad) has invented it! Nay, he is a poet! Let him then bring us a sign as the ancients (previous prophets) did!”

[6] Not one town (people) before them believed (though Allah sent signs), which We destroyed. Will they then believe

[7] And We did not send before you (O Muhammad) but human to whom We revealed. So you ask the people of the reminder (Scripture - the Torah and the Gospel) if you don’t know

[8] And We did not create them (the Messengers with) bodies which did not eat food, nor they were immortals

[9] Then We fulfilled to them the promise. We saved them, and those whom We willed, but We destroyed the extravagant

[10] Indeed, We have sent down for you (O mankind) a book (the Qur’an) in which there is your reminder (to follow). Will you not then understand

[11] How many nations have We destroyed who were wrongdoers and raised up (replaced) them with other nations

[12] When they perceived that Our Punishment was coming, behold, they fled from it

[13] (They were told): “Don’t flee but return to your luxurious life and to your homes so that you may be questioned.”

[14] They said: “Woe to us! Surely we were wrongdoers.”

[15] And then their cry did not cease till We made them as a field that was reaped (all dead)

[16] We have not created the heavens, the earth, and all that lies between them as a game

[17] Had We intended to take a pastime, surely We could have taken it from Us, if We were going to do that

[18] Nay, We have sent down the truth (this Qur’an) against the falsehood so it destroys it, and then it (falsehood) is vanished. Woe to you for that (false deity) which you ascribe

[19] To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and on earth. And those who are near Him (the angels), are neither proud from worshiping Him, nor they are tired (of His worship)

[20] They (the angels) glorify Him night and day, they never pause

[21] Or have they taken ones worthy of worship from the earth who (has the power to) raise the dead

[22] Had there been ones worthy of worship besides Allah in it (heavens and the earth), surely both would have been ruined (by disorder). Glory be to Allah, the Lord of the Throne (high above all falsehood) that they attribute (to Him)

[23] He cannot be questioned as to what He does, while they will be questioned

[24] Or have they taken other deities for worship besides Him? Say: “Bring your proof. This (the Qur’an) is a reminder for those who are with me and reminder for those before me.” But most of them don’t know the truth, so they are reluctant

[25] And We did not send any Messenger before you (O Muhammad) but We revealed to him (every one saying) that: “There is no one worthy of worship but I, so worship Me (alone).”

[26] And (after receiving message still) they say: “The Gracious (Allah) has begotten a son.” Glory to Him! They (angels) are but honored servants

[27] They don’t speak until He has spoken and they act on His Command

[28] He knows what is before them, what is behind them, and they don’t intercede except for the one with whom He is pleased. They stand in awe from the fear of Him

[29] And if anyone of them should say: “Surely I am one worthy of worship besides Him,” then We would recompense to hell. Thus We recompense the wrongdoers

[30] Have not the disbelievers known that the heavens and the earth were once joined together (as one piece) and then We parted them? And We have made every living thing from water. Will they still not believe

[31] And We have placed firm mountains on the earth lest it should shake with them and We placed in them broad passages so that they may be guided

[32] And We have made the heaven a roof, safe, and well guarded. Yet they turn away from its signs

[33] And it is He Who has created the night, the day, the sun, and the moon, each in a floating orbit (of their own)

[34] And We have not granted immortality to any human being before you (Muhammad), then if you die, will they (disbelievers) live forever

[35] Everyone is going to taste death, and We shall test all of you with evil and with good as a temptation. And to Us you will be returned

[36] And when you (Muhammad) see those who disbelieve, they don’t take you except for mockery (saying): “Is this the one who talks against your deity?” They disbelieve at the mention of the Gracious (Allah)

[37] Man is a creature of haste (impatient). I will show you My Signs, so don’t ask Me to hasten

[38] And they ask: “When will this promise (be fulfilled) if you are truthful?”

[39] (They would not ask) if the disbelievers knew the time when they will neither be able to protect their faces from the fire nor their backs, and they will not be helped

[40] Nay, it (the fire) will come to them all of a sudden and will perplex them, so they will neither be able to avert it nor they will get any respite

[41] Indeed Messengers were mocked before you (O Muhammad), but those who mocked were surrounded by what they used to mock at

[42] Say: “Who can protect you in the night and the day from the (punishment of) the Gracious?” Nay, but they turn away from the remembrance of their Lord

[43] Or do they have (ones worthy of worship) who can guard them from Us? They have neither any power to help themselves, nor can they be protected from Us (punishment)

[44] Nay, We gave luxuries (of this life to) these people and their forefathers until the life grew long for them. Don’t they then see how We (gradually) reduce the land (their control) from its all sides? Is it then they who will overcome (be victorious)

[45] Say (O Muhammad): “I warn you only by the revelation (from Allah).” But the deaf will not hear the call when they are warned

[46] And if a breath (minor calamity) of punishment of your Lord touches them, surely they will cry: “Woe to us! Surely, we were wrongdoers.”

[47] And We shall set up the balances of justice on the Day of Resurrection so that no one will be dealt with unjustly at all. If there is (an act as small as the) weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it (to account). And We are sufficient as Reckoner (accountant)

[48] And indeed We granted to Moses and Aaron the criterion (of right and wrong), a shining light (Torah), and a reminder for the pious

[49] those who fear their Lord with unseen while they are afraid of the Hour (of Judgment)

[50] And this is a blessed reminder (the Qur’an) which We have sent down. Will you then deny it

[51] And indeed We gave Abraham his guidance from before and We were Well-Acquainted with him

[52] When he said to his father and his people: “What are these images which you are devoted to?”

[53] They said: “We found our forefathers worshipping to them.”

[54] He said: “Indeed you and your forefathers have been in clear error.”

[55] They said: “Have you brought us the truth, or are you one of those who play?”

[56] He replied: “Nay, your Lord is the Owner of the heavens and the earth, Who has created them, and I am one of the witnesses to that

[57] And by Allah, surely I will plot a plan against your idols after you go away and turn your backs.”

[58] So he made them fragments, except the biggest of them so that they might turn to it

[59] (When they retuned and saw their idols) some said: “Who has done this to our deity? Surely he is among the wrongdoers.”

[60] Others said: “We heard a young man talking against them who is called Abraham.”

[61] They said: “Then bring him before the eyes of the people, so that they may testify.”

[62] They asked: “Have you done this to our deity, O Abraham?”

[63] (Abraham) said: “Nay, this one, the biggest of them did it. Ask them, if they can speak!”

[64] So they turned to themselves and said: “Surely you are the wrongdoers.”

[65] Then they turned to themselves (and said): “Indeed you (Abraham) know that these (idols) cannot speak!”

[66] (Abraham) said: “Do you then worship these deities besides Allah, who can neither profit you nor harm you

[67] Shame on you and on those deities which you worship besides Allah! Don’t you think?”

[68] They said: “Burn him and help your deity, if you will be doing (any action).”

[69] (When he was thrown in the fire) We commanded: “O fire! Be cool and safe for Abraham!”

[70] And they wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers

[71] And We rescued him and (his nephew) Lot to the land which We have blessed for the worlds

[72] And We bestowed upon him a (son) Isaac and a (grandson) Jacob as an extra. We made each one righteous

[73] And We made them leaders to guide (mankind) by Our Command, We revealed to them (how to) do good deeds, establish prayer, give obligatory charity, and they were the worshippers of Us

[74] And (remember) Lot, We gave him right judgment, knowledge, and We saved him from the town (people) who were doing wicked and filthy deeds. Surely, they were people of evil, wicked

[75] And We admitted him to Our Mercy; surely he was of the righteous

[76] And (remember) Noah, when he cried (to Us) previously. We answered to him, then saved him, and his family from the great distress

[77] We helped him against those people who denied Our Verses. Surely they were an evil people. So We drowned (in the great flood) them all

[78] And (remember) David and Solomon, when they gave judgment in the case of the field in which the sheep of certain people had pastured (at night) and We were witness to their judgment

[79] so We made Solomon to understand it, We gave right judgment, and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains and the birds to glorify Our Praises along with David. We Who were the doer (of all these things)

[80] And We taught him to make metal coats of mail (for battles) for you to protect you in your fighting. Yet, are you grateful

[81] And to Solomon (We subjected) the strongly raging wind, running by his command towards the land which We had blessed. We know everything

[82] And some of the devils dived for him (into the sea), did other work besides that, and We Who guarded over them (for him)

[83] And (remember) Job, when he cried to his Lord: “Surely the distress (disease) has seized me and You are the Merciful of all those who show mercy.”

[84] We answered to him, then We removed the distress that was with him, We restored his family to him (that he lost) and many more with them as a Mercy from Us, and as a reminder for those who worship (Us)

[85] And (remember) Ishmael, Enoch, and Isaiah: all were from among the patient ones

[86] And We admitted them to Our Mercy. Surely, they were of the righteous

[87] And (remember) Jonah, when he departed in anger and thought that We shall not punish him! Then he cried in the darkness (saying): “There is no one worthy of worship but You, You are glorified. Truly, I have been from the wrongdoers.”

[88] So We answered to him and delivered him from the distress. And thus We deliver the believers

[89] And (remember) Zachariah, when he cried to his Lord: “O My Lord! Don’t leave me single (childless) and You are the best of the inheritors.”

[90] So We answered him, We bestowed on him John, and cured his wife (to bear a child) for him. Surely, they used to hasten to do good deeds, they used to call on Us with hope and fear, and they were humble before Us

[91] And (remember) her (Mary) who guarded her chastity, then We breathed into her through Our spirit (Gabriel), and We made her and her son (Jesus) a sign for the worlds

[92] Truly! This brotherhood of yours is one religion and I am your Lord, so worship Me (alone)

[93] But they have broken up their religion (into sects) among all of them. They shall return to Us