English - Chapter 2 - Al-Baqarah

Alif Laam Miim

This is the book in which there is nothing doubtful, (there is) guidance (in it) for those who guard (against evil)

who believe in the unseen and establish worship (salat) and spend from that which We have provided for them

and who believe in that which is sent down to you and that which was sent down before you, and are certain about the hereafter

Those are on guidance from their Lord and those are the persons who are successful

For those who do not believe, it is the same to them, whether you warn them or do not warn them they will certainly not believe

God has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearings, and upon their eyes is a covering, and for them there is a great punishment

And among mankind are those who say, "We believe in God and in the period hereafter," but they are not with the believers

They (presume to) deceive God and those who believe, but they do not deceive anyone except themselves, yet they do not perceive

In their hearts is a disease, so God has increased their disease, and there is a painful punishment for the because they were deniers

And when it is said to them, "Do not cause corruption in the earth," they say, "We are but reformers

Beware! they are certainly the corrupt, but they do not perceive

And when it is said to them, "Believe as (other) people believe," they say, "What ! should we believe as the fools believe?' Beware! they are certainly the fools but they do not know

And when they meet those who believe they say, "We believe," but when they are alone with their devils (evil ones), they say, "We are certainly with you, we were just mocking

God mocks at them and lets them go, blindly wandering on in their rebellion

Those are the persons who purchase error at the cost of guidance, so their commerce is of no gain, and they do not receive guidance

Their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindled a fire, so when it enlightened that which was around him, God took away their light and left them in darkness (so that) they do not see

deaf, dumb, blind, therefore they cannot return (to the light)

Or like a rainstorm from the sky, in which is darkness and thunder and lightning. They thrust their fingers in their ears (because of) the fear of death from the thunder-claps, and God encompasses the disbelievers

The lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever it shines on them they walk therein, and when it darkens over them they stand still. And had God willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight, God certainly has power over everything

O mankind ! serve your Lord Who created you and those before you, so that you may save yourselves (from the punishment)

Who made the earth a spreading for you, and the sky, a structure (above you); and sent down water from the sky so as to bring out fruits through it as sustenance for you; so do not set up equals for God while you know

And if you are in doubt concerning (the Quran) which We have sent down to Our servant, then bring a chapter like it and call your witnesses besides God, if you are truthful

But if you do not do it, and you will never do it, then be on your guard against the fire prepared for the disbelievers whose fuel will be human beings and stones

And convey the good news to those who believe and do righteous works, that for them there will be gardens $ beneath which rivers flow, whenever they will be fed from them with fruits as food, they will say, "This is that which was provided to us before," and they will be given the like of it, and for them there will be pure mates (spouses) therein and therein they shall stay

God is certainly not ashamed to set forth the similitude of a fly or something above that, then as for those who believe they know that it is the truth from their Lord and as for those who do not believe, they say, "What is it that God intends by this similitude?" He misleads many with it and He guides many with it, but He does not mislead anyone with it except the transgressors

those who break the agreement of God after its establishment and cut off that which God has ordered to be joined and cause corruption in the earth, those are the persons who are the losers

How is it, that you do not believe in God, when you were dead then He gave you life, then He will cause you to die then bring you to life again, then to Him you will return

He it is Who has created for you, all that is in the earth. Moreover He set the balance towards the sky, then He balanced them (into) seven skies (higher levels) and He is the Knower of everything (Omniscient)

And when your Lord said to the angels , "I am going to make a successor in the earth." They said, "Are you going to make (him, the successor) in it, who would act corruptly in it and shed blood, when we glorify You by praising You and exalt Your Holiness?" He (God) replied, "I know that which you do not know

And He taught Adam all names $, then He presented them (things) before the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these if you are right (in your objection to Adam being made the successor on earth)

They (angels) replied, "Glory be to You, we do not have knowledge except of that which You taught us. You are certainly the Knowing, the Wise

He (God) said, "O Adam ! inform them of the names of these (things)," so when the (angels) were informed of the names of those (things), He said, "Did I not tell you, that I know the unseen of the skies and the earth and I know that which you manifest and that which you hide?" which you manifest and that which you hide

And when We (God) said to the angels, "Bow down before Adam," they bowed own except Iblis, he refused and considered himself great and (thus) became one of the disbelievers

And We said, "O Adam ! you and your wife, dwell in the garden, and eat from it freely (from) wherever you will, but do not go near this tree, because you will become one of those who are unjust

But the devil made them slip from it and caused them both to be sent out from that (state) in which they were. And We said, "Go down, some of you will be the enemies of others, and in the earth is the dwelling place for you and provision till a time

Then Adam received (some) words from his Lord, because He turned towards him (mercifully), He is certainly the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

We said, "All of you go down from here, so whenever guidance comes to you from Me, then whoever follows My guidance, then (as a result of this) there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

And those who do not believe and deny Our signs , those will be the inhabitants of the fire, in it they will stay

O children of Israel ! remember My favour with which I favoured you and fulfill (your) agreement with Me, I will fulfill (My) agreement with you and then fear Me alone

And believe in the (Quran) which I have sent down confirming that (book) which is with you and do not be the first in not believing in it, and do not sell My signs for a small price and fear Me alone

And do not cover truth with falsehood nor hide the truth while you know

And establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and bow down with those who bow down

What ! you enjoin people to be virtuous and forget it yourselves while you read the book, then have you no sense

And seek help through patience and worship (salat) and this is certainly difficult except for the humble ones

those who expect that they will meet their Lord and that to Him they will return

O children of Israel ! remember My favour with which I favoured you and that I preferably favoured you (compared to others in the) worlds

And guard yourselves against a day when no requital* will be accepted from one person for another in anything nor will recommendation be accepted for him nor will compensation be taken from him nor will they be helped

And (remember) when We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh who subjected you to severe punishment, they slew your sons and left your women alive and in that there was a great trial from your Lord

and when We parted the sea for you and delivered you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were seeing

And when We appointed for Moses forty nights then you took the calf (for worship) after he (had gone) and you were unjust

then We pardoned you even after that so that you should be grateful

And when We gave Moses the book (prescribed laws) and the distinction (between right and wrong) so that you may receive guidance

and when Moses said to his people, "O my people ! you have certainly been unjust to yourselves by taking the calf (for worship) so turn towards your Purifier then kill yourselves, this is better for you (than calf worship), in the sight of your Purifier," then He turned to you (mercifully), He is certainly the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

And when you said, "O Moses ! We will never believe in you till we see God openly," so you were caught (by the) thunder-bolt while you were seeing

then We raised you after your death so that you should be grateful

And We provided shade over you (through) the clouds and sent down manna and quails over you, "Eat of the good things which We have provided for you." And they did not harm Us but they were unjust to themselves

And when We said, "Enter this city and eat from it freely from wherever you like and enter the gate prostrating and say: Put down from us our heavy burdens, We will forgive you your mistakes and give more to the doers of good

then those who were unjust, changed the word to other than what was said to them. So We sent down over those who were unjust punishment from the sky, because they were transgressors. (R)

And when Moses asked for water for his people, We said, "Strike the (porous) rock with your staff." So twelve springs gushed out from it. All persons came to know their drinking place. "Eat and drink from the provision of God but do not spread disturbance in the earth, being corrupt

And when you said, "O Moses ! we cannot be patient over one food, therefore pray to your Lord on our behalf (and ask Him) to bring out for us from that which the earth grows of its herbs, and its cucumbers and its garlic’s and its lentils and its onions." He said, "What ! do you want to ex-change that which is good for that which is worse? Go down to the city (Egypt) you will certainly have what you ask for." And disgrace and wretchedness were made to strike them and they became deserving of the anger of God. That was because they did not believe in the signs of God and killed the prophets without having the right to do so. That was because of their disobedience and they were the persons who exceeded the limits

Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who are Jews and the Christians and the Sabaeans, whoever believes in God and the period hereafter and does righteous work, then certainly there is a reward for them with their Lord and there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

And when We took a pledge from you (children of Israel) and raised the mountain above you (saying), "Hold with strength the (Torah) which We have given you and remember that which is in it so that you may guard (against evil and the consequent punishment)

then after that you turned (away from the contract). And were it not for the grace of God on you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers

And you surely know those among you who exceeded the limits of the Sabbath, so We said to them, "Be apes, looked down upon

So We made this (event) an exemplary punishment for those who were in front of them (witnessing it) and those who came after them and an admonition(warning) for those who guard (against evil)

And when Moses said to his people, "God commands you that you should certainly slaughter a cow. "They remarked, "Are you taking us as a joke?" He (Moses) said, "I seek the protection of God from my being one among the ignorant

They said, "Call on your Lord on our behalf to make clear to us what this (cow) is." He (Moses) replied, "He says that it is a cow which is neither old nor (very) young, middle aged between those two, so do what you are ordered to do

They said, "Call on your Lord on our behalf to make clear to us, what should be its colour." Moses answered, "He says it should be a yellow coloured cow, its colour should be intensely yellow, delighting those who look at it

They said, "Call on your Lord on our behalf to make clear to us, what is it (exactly), cows are certainly alike to us, and if God wills, we shall certainly be guided

(Moses) said, "He says it must be a cow unyoked, it does not plough the land nor does it irrigate the field, sound without (even) a mark on it." They said, "Now you have brought the truth," So they slaughtered it, while they were more close to, not doing it

And when you killed a person, then you disagreed about it, and God (was) to bring out that which you were hiding

so We said, "Strike the (dead man) with part of the (flesh of the slain cow)," like that God brings to life the dead and shows you His signs that you may understand

Then your hearts hardened even after that, so they became like rocks, or even greater in hardness. For certainly, in rocks are those through which rivers gush out and certainly in them are those which split asunder so that water comes out of them, and certainly in them are those which fall down due to the fear of God . And God is not unaware of what you do

Are you then hopeful that they will believe for your sake? And indeed a party from among them heard the word of God, then after understanding it, they altered it, and they know (this)

And when they meet those who believe they say, "We believe," but when alone, some of them say to others, "Do you acquaint them with that which God has opened (revealed) to you, that they may argue with you concerning it before your Lord, then have you no sense

Do they not know that God knows that which they hide and that which they proclaim

And among them are the unlettered who do not (even) know (what is written in) the book (their religion is nothing) but hearsay (idle tales or lies) and they do nothing but guess

Therefore, sorrowful is the state of those who write the book with their hands, then say, "This is from God," so as to sell it for a small price. So sorrowful is their state for what their hands write and sorrowful is their state for what they earn

And they say, "The fire will not touch us except for a counted number of days." Say, "Have you made an agreement with God? Then God never goes against His agreement. Or do you say about God that which you do not know

Why not ! whoever earns evil and is encompassed by his misdeeds, then those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay in it

And those who believe and do righteous works, those are the inhabitants of the garden, they will stay therein

And when We took a pledge from the children of Israel, "Do not serve anyone except God and be good to parents and relatives and orphans and the poor and talk to mankind in a nice manner and establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat)," then you turned back except a few among you and you turned away

And when We took a pledge from you, "Do not shed blood (among) yourselves and do not drive out your people from your houses, "then you agreed to this while you (yourselves) were witnesses

Then you are the persons who kill your own people and drive out a party of your people from their houses, supporting one another against them, in sin and transgression, and if they come to you as captives, you ransom them, whereas their very driving out was unlawful for you. Do you then believe in one part of the book and reject the other part? Then what is the reward of one who does like that among you, except disgrace in the life of this world? And on the day of resurrection * they will be sent towards a severe punishment, and God is not unaware of what you do

Those are the persons who purchase the life of this world at the cost of the (life) of the hereafter, so their punishment will not be lightened nor will they be helped. (R)

And We gave Moses the book (prescribed law), and after him We followed him up with (other) messengers. And We gave to Jesus, the Son of Mary, clear proofs and strengthened him with the holy spirit. What ! whenever there came to you a messenger with that which you did not desire, you considered yourselves great, so some you denied and others you killed

And (they) say, "Our hearts are coverings," No ! God has cursed them because of their disbelief, so little it is that they believe

And when there came to them a book from God confirming that which is with them, though earlier they were seeking a victory over those who did not believe, but when there came to them that which they have recognized, they rejected it, so the curse of God is on the disbelievers

Evil is that for which they sell themselves, by rejecting that which God has sent down, being oppressed that God sends down from His grace (the book) on whom He wills from among His servants. Therefore they became deserving of anger upon anger, and for the disbelievers there is a disgraceful punishment

And when it is said to them, "Believe in that which God has sent down," they say, "We believe in that which was sent down upon us." And they do not believe in that which comes after it, though it is the truth, confirming that which is with them. Say, "Then why did you kill the prophets of God earlier, if you were believers?" " And they do not believe in that which comes after it, though it is the truth, confirming that which is with them. Say, "Then why did you kill the prophets of God earlier, if you were believers

And Moses had come to you with clear proofs, then after him you took the calf (for worship) and you were unjust

And when We took a pledge from you and raised the mountain above you (saying), "Hold with strength that which We have given you and listen." They said, "We hear and we disobey." And they were made to drink into their hearts (the worship of) the calf because of their disbelief. Say, "Evil is that which your belief enjoins you, if you are believers

Say, "If the home of the hereafter with God, is exclusively for you to the exclusion of all other human beings, then desire for death, if you are truthful

And they will never desire for it because of that which their hands have sent before. And God knows those who are unjust

And you will definitely find them the greediest among human beings for life and (also) among those who associate partners with God , each one of them loves that he should be granted to live for thousand years, but to live (so long) would by no means remove him from the punishment, and God is the Seer of what they do

Say, "Whoever is an enemy of Gabriel, because he brought the (Quranic revelation) down on your heart by the order of God, confirming those (earlier books) which were before it, and (as) a guidance and good news for the believers

whoever is an enemy of God and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael, then God is certainly the enemy of the disbelievers

And We have surely sent down clear signs towards you and only the transgressors do not believe in them

What! whenever they agreed for an agreement, a party of them cast it aside. No ! most of them do not believe

And when a messenger came to them from God, confirming that which was with them, a party of those who were given the book, cast the book of God behind their backs as if they did not know

They ˹instead˺ followed the magic promoted by the devils during the reign of Solomon. Never did Solomon disbelieve, rather the devils disbelieved. They taught magic to the people, along with what had been revealed to the two angels, Hârût and Mârût, in Babylon. The two angels never taught anyone without saying, “We are only a test ˹for you˺, so do not abandon ˹your˺ faith.” Yet people learned ˹magic˺ that caused a rift ˹even˺ between husband and wife; although their magic could not harm anyone except by God’s Will. They learned what harmed them and did not benefit them—although they already knew that whoever buys into magic would have no share in the Hereafter. Miserable indeed was the price for which they sold their souls, if only they knew

And had they believed and guarded (against evil), then reward from God would have certainly been better, had they but known

O you who believe ! do not say, "Listen to us ," but say, "Look at us and listen," and for the disbelievers there is a painful punishment

Neither those who are disbelievers from among the owners of the book nor the polytheists like that any good should be sent down upon you from your Lord, but God chooses for His mercy whomever He wills and God is the Possessor of great grace

Whatever We abolish from Our signs (Divine revelations) or cause to be forgotten, We bring (something) better than it or like it. Did you not know that God has power over everything

Did you not know that God's is the kingdom of the skies and the earth, and (that), besides God, there is neither a guardian nor a helper for you

Do you intend to question your messenger as Moses was questioned earlier? And anyone who seeks to exchange belief for disbelief, he has surely gone astray from the balanced way

Many of the owners of the book wish to turn you to disbelief after your belief, out of envy on their part (and) after the truth having become clear to them, so pardon and overlook till God (comes out ) with His command (in this regard), God certainly has power over everything

And establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and whatever good you send before for yourselves, you will find it with God, God is certainly the Seer of what you do

And they say, "No one can ever enter the garden except he who is a Jew or a Christian." This is their desire, say, "Bring your proof if you are truthful

Why not ! whoever submits himself to God and he is a doer of good, then for him, his reward is with his Lord, and there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

And the Jews say, "The Christians are on nothing." And the Christians say, "The Jews are on nothing," and they read the book. Thus, similar to their saying is the saying of those who have no knowledge, therefore God will judge between them on the day of resurrection concerning that in which they differ

And who is more unjust than one who prevents (people from) the mosques of God, that His name should be remembered in them and strives to ruin them. (In fact) it was not fit for them to enter the (mosques) except in fear. There is disgrace for them in the world and there is a great punishment for them in the hereafter

And God's is the east and the west, so in which ever direction you turn, then there (you have ) God's Person (Attention). God is certainly Omnipresent, Knowing

And they say, "God has taken a son for Himself," Glory be to Him (He is far above this). No ! whatever is in the skies and the earth is His, all are obedient to Him

The Originator of the skies and the earth, and when He decrees an affair, then He says to it only, "BE," so it is

And those who have no knowledge say, "Why does God not speak to us or there (does not) come to us a sign?" Thus did those before them say, their sayings are similar, their hearts are alike. We have surely made the signs clear for a people who are certain

We have certainly sent you with the truth, as a conveyer of good news and a warner, and you will not be questioned about the inhabitants of the hell fire

And the Jews will never be pleased with you nor the Christians till you follow their (dictated) religion. Say, "Guidance of God is certainly the guidance," And if you follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, then you will have from God, neither a guardian nor a helper

Those to whom We have given the book read (study to implement) it, as it deserves to be read, those believe in it. And whoever does not believe in it, then those are the persons who are the losers

O children of Israel ! remember My favour with which I favoured you and that I preferably favoured you (compared to others in) the worlds

And guard yourselves against a day when no requital will be accepted from on person for another in anything nor will compensation be accepted from him nor will recommendation be of benefit to him nor will they be helped

And when his Lord tried Abraham with (some) statements (commands), he fulfilled them. He (God) said, "I will make you a leader of mankind." He (Abraham) said, "And from my offspring?" He (God) replied, "My agreement does not include the unjust

And when We made the house (Kaaba) a resort for human beings and a (place of) security (We ordered), "And take from the place where Abraham stood, a place for (offering) worship (salat)." And We made an agreement with Abraham and Ishmael that they should clean My house for those who go around (it) and those who stay therein for devotion and those who bow down and prostrate

And when Abraham said, "My Lord ! make this a city of security and provide its people with fruits, those who believe from among them in God and the period hereafter." He (God) replied, "And whoever does not believe, I will provide for him (too), a little (enjoyment), then I will drive him towards the punishment of fire, and it is an evil destination

And when Abraham was raising the foundations of the house with Ishmael (he prayed), "Our Lord ! accept from us, You are certainly the Hearing, the Knowing

Our Lord ! and make us submissive to You and from our descendants a community submissive to You and show us our ways (of devotion to You) and turn to us (mercifully), You are certainly the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

Our Lord ! and raise in them a messenger from among them who would read to them Your signs (that is practically demonstrate the Quran) and teach them the book (law) and wisdom (its interpretation) and purify them. You are certainly the Mighty, the Wise

And who forsakes the religion (dictated by) Abraham except he who fools himself? And surely, We selected him in this world, and in the hereafter he will certainly be among the righteous

When his Lord said to him (Abraham), "Submit." He replied, "I submit before the Lord of the worlds

And Abraham enjoined (the same) to his sons and Jacob too, "O my sons ! certainly, God has selected for you the religion (Islam) so do not die unless you are Muslims

Or were you present (as a witness) when death came to Jacob, when he said to his sons, "What will you serve after me?" They replied, "We will serve your God, and the God of your fathers: Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and we are those who submit to Him (as Muslims)

And they say, "Be Jews or Christians, you will receive guidance." Say, "No ! (we will follow the) religion (dictated by) Abraham the upright and he was not of the polytheists

Say, "We believe in God and that which is sent down to us (Quran) and that which was sent down to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and that which was given to (other) prophets from their Lord, we do not make any distinction between any of them and we submit to Him (as Muslims)

Then if they believe in the manner in which you believe then surely they have received guidance, but if they turn away, then they are only in opposition, so God will suffice you against them and He is the Hearing, the Knowing

Colour of God, and who is better than God in colouring And we are His servants (worshippers)

Say, "Do you dispute with us concerning God, when He is our Lord and your Lord, and for us are our deeds and for you your deeds, and we are exclusively His

Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes were Jews or Christians?" Say, "Do you know better or God?" And who is more unjust then one who hides a testimony which he has from God? And God is not unaware of what you do

That was a community which has passed away, for them is that which they earned, and for you that which you earn, and you will not be questioned about what they used to do

The foolish among the people will say, "What has turned them from their Qiblah(direction while praying) towards which they used to (face)?" say "The east and the west are God's, He guides whom He wills, towards the straight path

And thus We have made you a middle community (probably with respect to location and time) that you may be witnesses (by keeping an eye) on mankind and the messenger may be a witness ( by keeping an eye) on you. And We had appointed the Qiblah, towards which you used to (turn earlier), only to know (distinguish) one who follows the messenger, from one who turns away on his heels. And that was a great (test) except for those whom God had guided, and God will not waste your belief, God is certainly full of pity for human beings, Merciful

We have surely seen you turning your face towards the sky, therefore We will definitely turn you towards the Qiblah with which you are pleased. So turn your face towards the direction of the Sacred Mosque (Kaaba) and wherever you are then turn your faces in that direction. And those who have been given the book, certainly know that this is the truth from their Lord, and God is not unaware of what they do

And even if you come with all signs, to those who have been given the book, they will not follow your Qiblah, nor will you be the followers of their Qiblah, nor some of them will be the followers of the Qiblah of others. And if you follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, then you would certainly be of those who are unjust

Those to whom We have given the book, recognise him as they recognise their sons, and a group from among them certainly hide the truth while they know. have given the book, recognise him as they recognise their sons, and a group from among them certainly hide the truth while they know

The truth (is) from your Lord, so do not be among those who doubt

And for everyone there is a direction towards which he turns, so hasten towards good; wherever you are God will bring you all together, God certainly has power over everything

And from whichever place you come forth, then turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque, and it is certainly the truth from your Lord and God is not unaware of what you do

And from whichever place you come forth, then turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque, and in whichever place you are then turn your faces towards it, so that people may not have (any point of) dispute against you, except those who are unjust among them, so do not fear them but fear Me so that I may complete My favour on you and that you may receive guidance

Like that, We have sent among you a messenger from among you, who reads to you Our signs ( that is, practically demonstrate the Quran) and purifies you and teaches you the book and the wisdom and teaches you that which you did not know

So remember Me I will remember you and be grateful to Me and do not be ungrateful to Me

O you who believe ! seek help through patience and worship (salat), God is certainly with the patient

And do not say for those who are slain in the way of God (that they are) dead. No! they are alive but you do not perceive

And We will definitely test you with something of fear and hunger and loss in wealth and life and fruits (results of efforts) and convey good news to the patient

who, when a disaster falls on them, say, "We are God's and we have to return to Him

Those are the persons over whom are blessings from their Lord with (His) mercy, and those are the persons who receive guidance

The (hills of ) Safa and Marwa are certainly among the symbols of God, so whoever is on a pilgrimage (Hajj) to the house (Kaaba) or pays a visit (Umrah) there is no sin on him if he goes around both of them, and whoever does good willingly, then God is certainly One Who acknowledges, the Knower

Those who hide that which We have sent down ( in the form ) of clear proofs and guidance, after what We had made clear for the human beings in the book, they are certainly the persons whom God curses and (also) curse them, those who curse

except those who repent and amend and make clear ( the truth which they were hiding). Then those are the persons towards whom I turn (mercifully) and I am the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

Those who did not believe and died while they were disbelievers, they are certainly the persons over whom is the curse of God and the angels and the human beings combined

they will stay therein, their punishment will not be lightened over them nor will they be given time

And your God is One God, there is no god except Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful

In the creation of the skies (heavenly bodies) and the earth, and in the successive alternation of the night and the day, and in the ships that sail in the sea with that which profits human beings, and the water which God sends down from the sky, then gives life with it to the earth after its death, and in the spreading in it of every (kind of) animal, and the changing if the winds and the clouds that are subject serve between the sky and the earth, there are certainly signs for people who have sense. for people who have sense

And among human beings are those who take (objects) besides God, (as His) equals, they loge them as they should have loved God, but those who believe are strongest in love for God. Oh ! those who are unjust will realize when they see the punishment, that power is wholly God's and that God is severe in punishment

When they see the punishment, those who were followed will disown those who followed (them) and their relations with them will be cut off

and those who followed will say, "Had there been a return for us (to the world), then we (too) would disown them as they have disowned us." Thus God will show them their deeds as regrets for them, and they will not be taken out from the fire

O mankind ! eat from that which is lawful and good in the earth, and do not follow the footsteps of the devil, he is certainly your open enemy

he enjoins on you only evil and that which is indecent and that you should say about God what you do not know

And when it is said to them, "Follow that which God has sent down," they say, "No, we will follow that on which we found our fathers." What ! even if their fathers were not having understanding of anything and had not received guidance

And the likeness of those who do not believe is as the likeness of one who calls out to (something) which hears nothing except a call and a cry, deaf, dumb, blind, so they do not understand

O you who believe ! eat of the good (things) which We have provided for you and be grateful to God, if it is He alone Whom you serve

Forbidden to you is only (that which is) dead and blood and flesh of swine and that over which (a name) other than that of God has been invoked; but if anyone is driven to necessity (being helplessly forced to eat), neither desiring it nor revolting, then there is no sin on him, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving , Merciful

Those who hide that which God has sent down of the book and take for it a small price, those are certainly the persons who do not swallow into their stomachs (anything) but fire, and God will not speak to them on the day of resurrection nor will He purify them and for them there will be a painful punishment

Those are the persons who purchase error at the cost of guidance and punishment at the cost of protective forgiveness. Then, what patience they (must) have over the fire

That is because God has sent down the book containing the truth, and those who disagree about the book are certainly in opposition, very far off (from the truth)

It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards the east and the west, but righteous is he who believes in God and the period hereafter and the angels and the book and the prophets, and gives wealth out of love for Him to the relatives and the orphans and the poor and the wayfarer and to those who ask (beggars) and for setting the slaves free, and establishes worship (salat) and gives charity (zakat), and those who keep up their agreements when they make an agreement, and the patient in poverty and adversity and at the time of conflict. Those are the persons who are true (believers) and those are the persons who guard (against evil)

O you who believe ! retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of murder: the free for the free, and the slave for the slave and the female for the female. And for him who is pardoned somewhat by his (injured) brother, there should be prosecution according to recognised (good procedure) and payment to him in good manner. This is a relaxation from your Lord and (His) mercy. Then whoever exceeds the limits after that, then for him there is a painful punishment

And in (the law of) retaliation there is life for you, O you who understand, that you may restrain (from killing or harming uninvolved innocent people)

Bequest is prescribed for you, when (any) one of you faces death,(and) if he leaves (behind) goods (property & wealth),that he bequest in favour of parents and relatives according to recognised (good procedure. That is) incumbent on those who guard (against evil)

Then whoever alters it after he has heard it, then the sin of it is only on those who have altered it. God is certainly the Hearing, the Knowing

Whoever suspects an error or an injustice in the will(inheritance will) and brings about a ˹fair˺ settlement among the parties will not be sinful. Surely God is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful

O you who believe ! fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may guard (against evil)

(for) counted number of days, so whoever is sick among you or on a journey, then (he should fast for the missed) number of days later. And on those who can do it with hardship, is ransom, feeding a poor person. Then whosoever does (more) good willingly, it is better for him, and that you fast is better for you if you know

(It was the) month of Ramazan, during which the Quran was sent down (for the) guidance of human beings, and it (contains) clear explanations of the guidance and the distinction (between right and wrong). So whoever among you is present in the month of (Ramadan), let him then fast, and whoever is sick or on journey then (he should fast for the missed) number of days later. God intends ease for you and He does not intend hardship for you, and (this concession is given so) that you should complete the (required) number (of days), and that you should regard God Great for having guided you and that you should be grateful

And when My servants ask you about Me, then I am certainly near, I respond to the prayer of one who prays

It is made lawful to you to approach your wives on the night of the fast, they are a garment for you and you are a garment for them, God knew that you were betraying yourselves, so He has turned to you (mercifully) and pardoned you, so now (you may) be in contact with them and seek, that which God has prescribed for you, and eat and drink until you can distinguish the white thread of the dawn from the black thread, then complete the fast till the night. And do not be in contact with them (wives) when you devotedly (remain) in the mosques (for Itikaf). These are the limits (imposed by) God, so do not go near them. Thus does God make clear His signs for human beings that they may guard (against evil)

And do not swallow up your wealth among yourselves by false means nor present it to the judges (officials, as bribe),so as to sinfully swallow up part of the wealth of other people, when you do know it

They ask you about the new moons, say "They are ( for the determination of ) times for the (affairs of ) human beings and the pilgrimage. And it is not righteousness that you enter the houses from their backs (while in pilgrim's dress), but righteous is he who guards (against evil). And enter the houses from their proper doors and fear God that you may be successful

Fight in the cause of God ˹only˺ against those who wage war against you, but do not exceed the limits. Surely God does not like transgressors

Kill them(who wage war) wherever you come upon them and drive them out of the places from which they have driven you out. For persecution is far worse than killing. And do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque unless they attack you there. If they do so, then fight them—that is the reward of the disbelievers

But if they desist, then God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

Fight against them ˹if they persecute you˺ until there is no more persecution, and ˹your˺ devotion will be to God ˹alone˺. If they stop ˹persecuting you˺, let there be no hostility except against the aggressors

The sacred month for the sacred month and sacred things in retaliation, so whoever exceeds the limits against you then you (too) exceed the limits against him in a manner similar to his exceeding the limits against you, and fear God and know that God is with those who guard (against evil)

And spend in the way of God, and do not make your own hands (responsible) for (your) destruction, and do good, God certainly loves the doers of good

And accomplish the pilgrimage (Hajj) and the visit (Umrah) for (the sake of) God, but if you are prevented, then (send) whatever offering is easy to obtain and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its destination, and whoever among you is sick or has an ailment of the head, then (he should effect a) ransom by fasting or (giving) charity or sacrificing. But when you are safe, then whoever profits by combining the Umrah with the Hajj, then (he should bring with him) whatever offering is easy to obtain, but one who cannot find (anything for offering) should then fast for three days during the Hajj and seven days when you return, these (make) ten (days) complete. That is for him whose family is not present in the Sacred Mosque. And fear God and know that God is severe in requiting (evil)

The Hajj is (in) the well known months. Then whosoever makes it incumbent on himself to perform the Hajj therein, then there is no approaching (your wives), nor transgression nor disputing during the Hajj. And whatever good you do God knows it. And make provision (for yourselves for the journey) but guarding (against evil) is certainly the best provision, and fear Me, O men of understanding

There is no sin upon you if you seek the grace of your Lord, so when you hasten from Arafat then remember God near the sacred monument and remember Him as He has guided you, though before this you were of those who were astray

Then hasten on from where people hasten on, and seek protective forgiveness from God, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

So when you have completed your devotional rites, then remember God as you remembered (talked about) your fathers or remember Him still more intensely (and reverently). So among human beings are those who say, "Our Lord ! give us in this world," and they have no portion in the hereafter

And of them are those who say, "Our Lord ! give us good in this world and good in the hereafter and save us from the punishment of fire

Those are the persons for whom there is (their) portion of what they earned, and God is Quick at (settling) the account

And remember God during the numbered days, then whoever hastens on in two days there is no sin on him and whoever delays there is no sin on him, (this is) for him who guards (against evil), and fear God and know that you will be gathered towards Him

And among human beings is he whose speech about the life of the world makes you wonder, and he makes God witness over that which is in his heart, yet he is the most rigid in opposition

and when he turns back (from you) he strives in the earth to cause corruption in it and to destroy crop and cattle and God does not like corruption

And when it is said to him, "Fear God," the might (pride) makes him hold on to sin, so hell is sufficient for him and it is surely an evil place of habitation

And among human beings is he who sells himself seeking the pleasure of God, and God is full of pity for (His) servants

O you who believe ! enter into Islam completely (with total submission) and do not follow the footsteps of the devil, he is certainly an open enemy for you

But if you slip after clear proofs have come to you then know that God is Mighty, Wise

Do they wait for anything else than that God should come to them in the shadows of the clouds with the angels and the affair be decided? And to God are returned (all) affairs

Ask the children of Israel, how many clear signs did We give them, and (for) one who changes the favour of God after it has come to him, God is certainly severe in requiting (evil)

The life of the world is made glamorous for those who do not believe, and they make a jest of those who believe, but those who guard (against evil) will be above the (disbelievers) on the day of resurrection. And God provides without measure to whom he wills

Human beings were a single community, then God sent prophets as conveyers of good news and as warners and sent down with them the book containing the truth, so that it may (serve as a source of) judgment between human beings in (matters) in which they differed. And none differed there in except those who were given (the book containing prescribed laws), after (receiving) the clear proofs which had come to them, (and this they did) due to mutual envy. So God by His will, guided those who believed, in those (matters in) which they had differed from the truth. And God guides whom He wills towards the straight path

Do you think that you will enter the garden while there has not yet come upon you the like of (that which came upon) those who passed away before you? Distress and harm befell them and they were shaken to the extent that the messenger and those who believed with him said, "When will God's help come?" Beware ! God's help is near

They ask you what they should spend, say, "Whatever you spend of good, is then for the parents and the relatives and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, and whatever of good you do, God certainly has knowledge of it

Fighting (against those who persecute) has been made obligatory upon you ˹believers˺, though you dislike it. Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know

They ask you about fighting during the sacred month, say, "Fighting in it is a great (sin) but turning away (people) from the way of God and disbelief to Him, and (stopping people from) the Sacred Mosque and expelling its people from it are greater (sins) with God. And persecution is a greater (sin) than slaughter." And they will not cease fighting with you till they turn you back from your religion if they can, and whosoever from among you turns back from his religion, then dies while he is an disbeliever, then those are the persons whose deeds shall be fruitless in this world and the hereafter, and those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay therein

Those who believed and those who migrated and strove in the way of God, those certainly hope for the mercy of God and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

They ask you about intoxicants and games of chance, say, "In both is great sin and profit for human beings, but the sin in both, is greater than the profit in both." And they ask you what they should spend, say, "The surplus." Thus God makes clear for you the signs that you may reflect

on (this) world and the hereafter. And they ask you about the orphans, say, "To set right for them (their affairs) is good, and if you mingle (your affairs) with them, then (they are) your brothers, and God knows (can distinguish) the corrupt from the one who sets right affairs, and if God had willed He could have over-burdened you, God is certainly Mighty, Wise

And do not marry polytheist women till they believe, and a believing slave girl is certainly better than a polytheist woman though she pleases you. And do not marry polytheist men till they believe, and a believing slave is certainly better than a polytheist man though he pleases you. Those invite (you) to the fire while God invites (you) to the garden and protective forgiveness through His order, and makes clear His signs for the human beings so that they may be mindful

And they ask you about menstruation, say, "It is harmful, so keep aloof from women (wives) during menstruation and do not go near them till they are clean, then when they are clean go to them from where God has ordered you, God certainly loves those who turn to Him and He loves those who keep themselves clean

Your women (wives) are tilth (Fields for sowing seed) for you so go to your tilth as you like and (do good) in advance for yourselves, and fear God and know that you will meet Him and convey good news to the believers

And do not make God, because of your oaths, a hindrance in your righteousness and guarding (against evil) and effecting reconciliation between human beings, and God is Hearing, Knowing

God will not catch you for what is vain in your oaths but He will catch you for that which your hearts have earned (intentionally) and God is Protectively Forgiving, Clement (Kind)

For those who swear to be away from their women (wives), is waiting (i.e. they should not go to them) for four months, then if they go back, then God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

And if they resolve on a divorce, then God is certainly Hearing, Knowing

And women who are divorced should keep themselves waiting for three (menstrual) courses, and it is not lawful for them to hide that which God has created in their wombs, if they are believers in God and the period hereafter; and their husbands have a greater right to take them back in that (period), if they intend reconciliation. And for the (women) is the like of that which is (incumbent )on them of the recognised (good), (i.e. women too have rights like men) and for the men is a degree above the (women), and God is Mighty, Wise

Divorce is (permitted) two times, so retain the (women) in a recognised (good manner) or let (them) go in a good manner. And it is not lawful for you that you should take (back) anything from that which you have given the (women) unless both fear that they will not be able to keep within the limits (imposed by) God. Then if you fear that they cannot keep within the limits (imposed by) God then there is no sin on both of them if the (woman) ransoms herself. Those are the limits (imposed by) God so do not exceed them and whoever exceeds the limits (imposed by) God then those are the unjust persons. nless both fear that they will not be able to keep within the limits (imposed by) God. Then if you fear that they cannot keep within the limits (imposed by) God then there is no sin on both of them if the (woman) ransoms herself. Those are the limits (imposed by) God so do not exceed them and whoever exceeds the limits (imposed by) God then those are the unjust persons

So if he divorces her (for the third time), then she is not lawful for him thereafter until she marries another husband, then if he (the second husband also) divorces her then there is no sin upon them both (first husband and wife) if they return to each other (in wedlock) if they think that they can keep within the limits (imposed by) God. And those are the limits (imposed by) God which He makes clear for a people who have knowledge

And when you divorce women and they reach their prescribed term, then either retain them in a recognized (good manner) or let them go in a recognised (good manner), but do not retain them for hurting (them) so that you exceed the limits, and he who does this, has indeed been unjust to his own soul. And do not take the signs of God for a mockery, and remember the favour of God on you, and that which He has sent down upon you from the book and wisdom to admonish you therewith, and fear God and know that God is the Knower of everything

And when you divorce women and they reach their prescribed term, then do not prevent them from marrying their husbands when they mutually agree to it in a recognised (good manner). With this is admonished he among you, who believes in God and the period hereafter, that is purer for you and cleaner, and God knows while you do not know

And the mothers shall suckle their children for two complete years, for him who desires to complete the suckling. And the duty of feeding and clothing nursing mothers in recognized (good manner), is upon the father of the child. No one is to be burdened but to the extent of his capacity. A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child nor a father on account of his child. And (the responsibility) on the heir, is similar to that (which was on the father). But if both desire weaning * by mutual agreement and consultation, there is no sin on them. And if you wish to engage a wet-nurse for your children there is no sin on you, when you pay what is due from you according to the recognised (good procedure), and fear God and know that God is the Seer of whatever you do

And those who die among you and leave behind wives, they (the widows) shall wait with regard to themselves for four months and ten days, then when they reach their (prescribed) term, there is no sin on you in that which they do for themselves in a recognised (good manner), and God is informed of what you do

And there is no sin on you in speaking indirectly to ask (such) women in marriage or in keeping such intention to yourselves. God knows that you will mention (it to) them, but do not promise to them in secret except that you speak words recognised (to be good) and do not resolve on the marriage tie, till the prescribed term reaches its end, and know that God knows that which is in your souls, so be cautious of Him and know that God is Protectively Forgiving, Clement (Kind)

There is no sin on you if you divorce women while you have not yet touched them or settled for them a settlement (dowry), but provide for them, (this is incumbent) on the rich in accordance with his power and on the straitened(Poor) * in accordance with his power, a provision recognised (to be good), a duty incumbent on the doers of good

And if you divorce women before you have touched them but you have settled for them a settlement (dowry), then (you have to pay) half of that which you have settled (as dowry), except that the (women) forgo, or he in whose hand is the marriage tie, forgoes it, and that you forgo is nearer to guarding (against evil), and you do not forget (exchange of) gifts among yourselves, God is certainly the Seer of that which you do

Be guardians of your worship (salat) and the middle (or the normal) worship (salat) and stand up for God in full obedience

But if you (are in ) fear, then (offer worship while) on foot or riding, and when you are safe then remember God in the(normal) manner in which you were taught that which you did not know. know

And those who die from among you and leave (behind them) wives, should make a bequest in favour of their wives (for their) maintenance for one year without turning them out (from their houses). But if (they themselves) go away, there is no sin on you in what they do of themselves in a recognised (good manner), and God is Mighty, Wise

And for the divorced women, (some) provision recognised (to be good should be made), a duty (incumbent) upon those who guard (against evil)

Thus God makes clear to you His signs that you may understand

Did you not consider those who went out of their houses in thousands, fearing death? So God said to them, "Die," then He brought them (back) to life, God is certainly Gracious to human beings but the majority of human beings is not grateful

And fight in the way of God and know that God is Hearing, Knowing

Who is there who would loan to God a good loan so that He will multiply for him, multiplying it many times, and God straitens and enlarges, and towards Him you will return

Did you not consider the leaders from among the children of Israel after Moses, when they said to their prophet, "Raise for us a king (commander) that we may fight in the way of God." (The prophet) said, "Is it not possible, that if fighting is prescribed on you, then you will not fight?" They said, "And what (reason) is there for us for not fighting in the way of God when we have been driven out of our homes with our children?" But when fighting was prescribed upon them, they turned back except a few among them and God knows the unjust

And their prophet said to them, "God has certainly raised Saul as your king." They said, "How can he hold authority over us when we deserve the authority more than him and he has not (even) been given abundance of wealth?" (The prophet) said, "God has certainly chosen him above you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and physique and God grants His authority to whom He wills and God is Ample-giving, Knowing." as certainly chosen him above you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and physique and God grants His authority to whom He wills and God is Ample-giving, Knowing

And their prophet said to them, "The sign of his authority is that there will certainly come to you the ark (a box) in it there will be (a source of) peace from your Lord and relics from that which the family of Moses and family of Aaron left behind, the angels will bear it, in that there is certainly a sign for you if you are believers

So when Saul departed with the forces, he said, "God will certainly test you through a river, so whoever drinks from it then he is not of me and whoever does not taste of it, then certainly he is of me, except he who takes in the hollow of his hand," but they drank from it except a few of them. Then when he had crossed (the river) with those who believed with him, they said, "Today we do not have power against Goliath and his forces." Those who expected that they would meet God, said, "How often has a small party over come a party consisting of many people by the order of God, and God is with those who are patient