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[1] In the Name of God, the Beneficent, The Merciful

[2] Praise is due only for God , the Lord of the worlds

[3] the Beneficent, the Merciful

[4] the Master of the day of judgment

[5] You alone do we serve and (from) You alone do we seek help

[6] Guide us to the straight path

[7] the path of those, on whom You have bestowed favours, not (the path of those), upon whom is Your anger, nor of those who are astray

[1] Alif Laam Miim

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

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

[4] 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

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

[6] 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

[7] 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

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

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

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

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

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

[13] 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

[14] 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

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

[16] 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

[17] 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

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

[19] 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

[20] 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

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

[22] 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

[23] 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

[24] 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

[25] 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

[26] 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

[27] 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

[28] 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

[29] 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)

[30] 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

[31] 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)

[32] 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

[33] 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

[34] 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

[35] 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

[36] 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

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

[38] 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

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

[40] 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

[41] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[48] 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

[49] 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

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

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

[52] then We pardoned you even after that so that you should be grateful

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

[54] 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

[55] 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

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

[57] 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

[58] 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

[59] 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)

[60] 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

[61] 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

[62] 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

[63] 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)

[64] 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

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

[66] 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)

[67] 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

[68] 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

[69] 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

[70] 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

[71] (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

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

[73] 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

[74] 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

[75] 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)

[76] 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

[77] Do they not know that God knows that which they hide and that which they proclaim

[78] 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

[79] 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

[80] 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

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

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

[83] 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

[84] 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

[85] 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

[86] 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)

[87] 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

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

[89] 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

[90] 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

[91] 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

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

[93] 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

[94] 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

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

[96] 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

[97] 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

[98] 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

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

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

[101] 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

[102] 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

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

[104] 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

[105] 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

[106] 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

[107] 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

[108] 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

[109] 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

[110] 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

[111] 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

[112] 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

[113] 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

[114] 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

[115] 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

[116] 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

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

[118] 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

[119] 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

[120] 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

[121] 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

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

[123] 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

[124] 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

[125] 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

[126] 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

[127] 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

[128] 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

[129] 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

[130] 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

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

[132] 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

[133] 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)

[134] 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

[135] 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

[136] 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)

[137] 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

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

[139] 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

[140] 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

[141] 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

[142] 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

[143] 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

[144] 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

[145] 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

[146] 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

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

[148] 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

[149] 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

[150] 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

[151] 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

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

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

[154] 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

[155] 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

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

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

[158] 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

[159] 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

[160] 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

[161] 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

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

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

[164] 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

[165] 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

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

[167] 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

[168] 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

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

[170] 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

[171] 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

[172] 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

[173] 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

[174] 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

[175] 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

[176] 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)

[177] 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)

[178] 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

[179] 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)

[180] 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)

[181] 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

[182] 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

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

[184] (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

[185] (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

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

[187] 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)

[188] 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

[189] 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

[190] 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

[191] 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

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

[193] 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

[194] 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)

[195] 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

[196] 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)

[197] 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

[198] 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

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

[200] 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

[201] 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

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

[203] 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

[204] 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

[205] 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

[206] 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

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

[208] 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

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

[210] 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

[211] 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)

[212] 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

[213] 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

[214] 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

[215] 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

[216] 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

[217] 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

[218] 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

[219] 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

[220] 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

[221] 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

[222] 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

[223] 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

[224] 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

[225] 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)

[226] 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

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

[228] 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

[229] 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

[230] 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

[231] 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

[232] 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

[233] 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

[234] 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

[235] 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)

[236] 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

[237] 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

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

[239] 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

[240] 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

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

[242] Thus God makes clear to you His signs that you may understand

[243] 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

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

[245] 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

[246] 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

[247] 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

[248] 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

[249] 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

[250] And when they went out against Goliath and his forces, they prayed, "Our Lord ! pour on us patience and make our steps firm and help us against the people who are disbelievers

[251] So they defeated them by God's order, and David killed Goliath, and God gave him authority and wisdom and taught him of that which He willed. And had God not repelled some human beings with others, the earth would have surely been in a state of corruption, but God is Gracious to the worlds

[252] These are the signs of God, We read them to you with truth and you are certainly of the messengers

[253] Those messengers, We had made some to excel others. Among them were those to whom God spoke and some of them He exalted in degrees. And We gave to Jesus, the Son of Mary, clear proofs and strengthened him with the holy spirit. And had God willed those after them would not have fought one with another after clear proofs that had come to them, but they disagreed. So among them were some who believed and among them were others who did not believe. And had God willed they would not have fought one with another, but God does what He intends. disagreed. So among them were some who believed and among them were others who did not believe. And had God willed they would not have fought one with another, but God does what He intends

[254] O you who believe ! spend from that which We have provided you, before the coming of the day when there will be no trading therein nor friendship nor recommendation. And the disbelievers, they are the unjust

[255] God, there is no god except Him, the Living, the Eternally Existing; neither slumber takes hold of Him nor sleep; whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is His. Who is there who can recommend to Him except by His permission? He knows that which is before them and that which is behind them, and they cannot encompass anything from His knowledge except that which He wills (to impart); His Chair (power, jurisdiction) extends over the skies and the earth and it does not tire Him to preserve (monitor) them both, and He is the High, the Great

[256] There is no compulsion in religion, indeed the right way has become clear from error, so he who does not believe in false deities and believes in God has indeed caught hold of a strong handle for which there is no breaking off, and God is Hearing, Knowing

[257] God is the Guardian of those who believe, He brings them out from the darkness into the light; and those who do not believe, their guardians are false deities, they bring them out from the light into the darkness, they are the inhabitants of the fire, in it they will stay

[258] Did you not consider him who argued with Abraham about his Lord because God had given him the kingdom? When Abraham said, "My Lord is He Who gives life and causes death." He said, "I give life and cause to die." Abraham said, "Then certainly God causes the sun to rise from the east, so you cause it to rise from the west." Thus, he who did not believe was confused. And God does not guide a people who are unjust

[259] Or (did you not consider one) like him who passed over a town which had fallen down on its roofs, he said, "How will this be brought (back) to life by God after its death?" So God caused him to remain in a state of death for hundred years then raised him (to life). (God) asked, "How long did you stay (in the state of death)?" He replied, "I stayed for a day or part of a day." He said, "No! you stayed for a hundred years, so look at your food and your drink, years did not pass over it, and look at your ass, and (We did all this), that We may make you a sign for the human beings, and look at the bones how We set them together then clothe them with flesh." So when it became clear to him, he said, "I know that God has power over everything. him to remain in a state of death for hundred years then raised him (to life). (God) asked, "How long did you stay (in the state of death)?" He replied, "I stayed for a day or part of a day." He said, "No! you stayed for a hundred years, so look at your food and your drink, years did not pass over it, and look at your ass, and (We did all this), that We may make you a sign for the human beings, and look at the bones how We set them together then clothe them with flesh." So when it became clear to him, he said, "I know that God has power over everything

[260] And when Abraham said, "O my Lord ! show me how You give life to the dead." He (God) said, "What ! do you not believe?" (Abraham) said, "Why not, but for the satisfaction of my heart." (God) said, "Then take four of the birds, and tame them (to come) towards you, then place on every mountain a part of them, then call them, they will come to you swiftly, and know that God is Mighty, Wise

[261] The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of God is as the likeness of a grain that grows (into) seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains, and God multiplies for whom He wills and God is Omnipresent (Ample-giving), Knowing

[262] Those who spend their wealth in the way of God, then do not follow what they spend, by stressing their obligation and annoyance, for them is their reward with their Lord, and there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[263] Recognised (good) speech and protective forgiveness are better than charity followed by annoyance, and God is Independent, Clement

[264] O you who believe ! do not make your charity worthless by stressing your obligation and annoying (those whom you give charity), like him who spends his wealth to be seen by people and does not believe in God and the period hereafter; then the likeness of him is like the likeness of the rock over which is soil, when heavy rain falls on it, then it leaves it smooth. They will not have power over anything of that which they earned (that is, their charity will be worthless), and God does not guide a people who are disbelievers

[265] And the likeness of those who spend their wealth seeking God's pleasure and for strengthening of their souls, is like a garden on a height upon which heavy rain falls, so it brings forth its fruit multiplied, and if heavy rain does not fall on it then a light shower (is sufficient), and God sees what you do

[266] Does anyone of you like to have a garden of date palms and grapes, with rivers flowing beneath it, with all kinds of fruits for him therein, burnt by a whirlwind with fire, (and this) to happen on it in his old age when he has weak children? Thus God makes clear for you the signs that you may reflect

[267] O you who believe ! spend from the good (things) you have earned and from that which We have brought out for you from the earth, and do not aim at spending bad (things) from it (as charity) when you would not accept it (yourselves) except that you would close your eyes at it (considering it as worthless), and know that God is Independent Praised

[268] The devil promises you poverty and enjoins you to (commit) indecencies, while God promises you protective forgiveness from Himself and grace, and God is Omnipresent (Amplegiving), Knowing

[269] He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever is given wisdom then he is given abundant good, but none mind except those who have understanding

[270] And whatever expenditure you spend or vow* you vow, then God certainly knows about it, and for the unjust there are no helpers

[271] If you give charity openly then that is good, and if you hide it and give it to the poor then that is better for you, and this will wipe off (some) of your evil (deeds), and God is informed of what you do

[272] It is not your (responsibility) to guide them, but God guides whom He wills. And whatever you spend of good, then (the benefit of) it is for yourselves; and do not spend but to seek the Attention of God, and whatever you spend of good it will be repaid to you in full and injustice will not be done to you

[273] (Charity is) for the poor who are confined in the way of God, they cannot travel in the land, the ignorant person considers them to be free of want because of (their) abstaining (from begging), you can recognise them from their marks, they do not beg from people, being troublesome by demanding frequently; and whatever you spend of good, then God is certainly the Knower of it

[274] Those who spend their wealth by night and day secretly and publicly, then for them, their reward is there with their Lord, and there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[275] Those who swallow usury, will rise like one whom the devil has driven to madness by (his) touch, (would) rise. That is because they say, "Trade is just like usury," but God has made trade lawful and prohibited usury. So he to whom the admonition has come from his Lord, if he desists, then for him is what has already passed and his affair is with God; but one returns ( to it ) then those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay in it

[276] God will wipe off usury and will increase charity, and God does not love any disbelieving sinner

[277] Those who believe and do righteous works and establish worship (salat) and pay the charity (zakat), for them, their reward is certainly there with their Lord, and there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[278] O you who believe ! fear God and give up that which remains of usury, if you are believers

[279] But if you do not do it, then take notice of war from God and His messenger; and if you repent (or go back to the affair of loan), then for you is the principal of your amount*; do not be unjust and injustice will not be done to you

[280] And if (the debtor) is in difficulty, then wait till it is easy (for him to pay back your loan) and if you (convert) it as charity, it will be better for you if you knew

[281] And guard (yourselves against) a day in which you will be returned to God, then every soul will be paid back in full that which it had earned, and injustice will not be done to them

[282] O you who believe ! when you contract a loan for a fixed term then write it down and let a writer write it down between you with fairness and the writer should not refuse to write, as God has taught him so he shall write; and let him who owes the loan dictate and he should fear God, his Lord, and not reduce anything from it. And if he who owes the loan is of poor understanding or weak or unable to dictate it himself, then let his guardian dictate with fairness. And call in two witnesses from among your men, but if two men are not available then one man and two women from among those whom you choose as witnesses, so that if one (woman) errs, then the other (woman) may remind her. And the witnesses must not refuse when they are called. And do not be averse to writing down the (loan contract), whether the (amount) is small or large, along with its time (of payment); that is (an act of ) justice with God and (good for) the establishment of testimony and the nearest(way) for avoiding doubt (in future), except when it is ready merchandise which you transact among yourselves from hand to hand, then (in that case) there is no sin on you if you do not write it down, and have witnesses when you trade. And do not harm the writer or the witness, and if you do (so) then it will certainly be a transgression on your (part) and fear God; and God teaches you and God is the Knower of everything

[283] And if you are on a journey and you do not find a writer (for the contract) then a security may be taken into possession, then if one of you entrusts another (with something) then he who is entrusted should deliver that which is entrusted to him and let him fear God, his Lord; and do not hide the testimony and one who hides it then his heart is certainly sinful; and God is the Knower of what you do

[284] Whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's. And whether you manifest that which is in your souls or hide it, God will call you to account for it, then He will protectively forgive whom He wills and will punish whom He wills and God has power over everything

[285] The messenger believes in that which is sent down to him from his Lord, along with the believers, (they) all believe in God and His angels and His books and His messengers: We make no difference between any of His messengers and they say, "We hear and we obey, (we seek) Your protective forgiveness our Lord, and towards You is the destination

[286] God does not task a soul except to its capacity, for it, is (the benefit of )what it has earned and against it, is (the harm of) what it has earned. Our Lord ! do not catch us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord ! and do not lay on us a burden like the one which was laid by You on those before us. Our Lord ! and do not lay on us (a burden for ) which we do not have the strength to bear, and pardon us, and protectively forgive us, and have mercy on us, You are our Guardian so help us against the people who are disbelievers

[1] Alif Laam Miim

[2] God, there is no god except Him, the Living, the Eternally Existing

[3] He has sent down on you the book containing the truth, confirming that which was before it. And He had sent down the Torah and the Gospel

[4] before, for the guidance of human beings. And He has sent down the distinction (between right and wrong, the Quran). Those who do not believe in the signs of God, for them there is certainly a severe punishment, and God is Mighty, the Inflictor of retribution

[5] Certainly, nothing is hidden from God in the earth or in the sky

[6] He it is Who gives you form in the wombs, as He wills, there is no god except Him, the Mighty, the Wise

[7] He it is Who has sent down the book to you, in it are statements which are decisive, they are the basis of the book and others are allegorical. So those in whose hearts is (a desire for) deviation from the right, they follow that which is allegorical in it, seeking to mislead and seeking to interpret it, and no one knows its interpretation except God; and those sound in knowledge say, “We believe in it, all is from our Lord, and no one minds except those who have understanding

[8] Our Lord ! do not let our hearts deviate from the right after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You, You are the One Who grants

[9] Our Lord ! one day You will gather (all) human beings, there is no doubt in it, God certainly does not go against (His) promise.”

[10] Those who do not believe, their wealth and their children will certainly not keep them safe from God in anything; and they are the persons who will be the fuel of the fire

[11] like the people of Pharaoh and those before them, they denied Our signs, so God caught them for their sins and God is severe in requiting

[12] Say to those who do not believe, "You will be overcome and gathered towards hell, and it is an evil place of habitation

[13] Indeed there was a sign for you in the meeting of the two groups (at the battle of Badr) , one party fighting in the way of God and the others were disbelievers. They saw twice their numbers (with) the sight of the eye (that is, it was not imagination) and God strengthens with His help whom He wills. In this there is certainly a lesson for those who have insight

[14] Beautified for mankind is the love of lusty feelings (that arise) due to women, and sons and treasures hoarded with gold and silver and horses of mark (means of conveyance) and cattle and tilth, that is the provision of the life of this world, while the best home is with God

[15] Say, "Shall I inform you of something better than that? For those who guard (against evil), there are gardens with their Lord for staying in them, beneath which rivers flow, and pure mates and pleasure from God, and God is the Seer of His servants

[16] who say: Our Lord! we certainly believe so protectively forgive us our sins and save us from the punishment of the fire

[17] the patient and the truthful and the devoutly obedient and those who spend and those who ask for protective forgiveness in the early hours of morning

[18] God bears witness that there is no god except Him and the angels and possessors of knowledge established on justice (too, that ) there is no god except Him, the Mighty the Wise

[19] (True) religion with God is certainly Al-Islam(submitting will to God). And those who were given the book differed only after the knowledge (that) had come to them, due to mutual envy. And whoever does not believe in the signs of God, then God is certainly Quick at (settling) the account

[20] So if they dispute with you then say, "I have submitted myself (totally) to God and (so have) those who follow me," and say to those who were given the book and those who are not learned, "Do you submit?" So if they submit, then indeed they are rightly guided, but if they turn away then (the responsibility) upon you is only conveyance of the message and God is the Seer of His servants

[21] Convey the news of a painful punishment to those who do not believe in the signs of God and slay the prophets without having the right to do so and slay those who enjoin justice from among human beings

[22] Those are the persons whose deeds have become fruitless in the world and the hereafter, and they have no helpers

[23] Did you not consider those who were given a part of the book? (When) they are called towards the book of God that it may decide between them, then a sect of them turn back and they keep away

[24] That is because they say, "The fire shall not touch us except for a certain number of days." And that which they have forged deceives them in their religion

[25] So how will it be when We will gather them on a day, about which there is no doubt, and every soul will be paid in full for that which it earned and injustice will not be done to them

[26] Say,"O God! owner of authority, You give authority to whom You will, and You take away authority from whom You will, and You give the might to whom You will and You disgrace whom You will, in Your hand is good, You certainly have power over everything

[27] You make the night to enter into the day and You make the day to enter into the night and You bring out the living from the dead and You bring out the dead from the living and You provide without measure to whom You will

[28] Believers should not take disbelievers as guardians instead of the believers—and whoever does so will have nothing to hope for from God—unless it is a precaution against their tyranny. And God warns you about Himself. And to God is the final return

[29] Say, "Whether you hide that which is in your bosoms or manifest it, God knows it, and He knows whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth and God has power over everything

[30] The day every soul will find that which it did of good present (before it) along with that which it did of evil, it shall wish that between it (soul) and the (evil) there were a long distance. And God makes you cautious of Himself and God is full of pity for (His) servants

[31] Say, "If you love God then follow me, God will love you and protectively forgive you your sins and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[32] Say, "Obey God and the messenger." But if they turn away, then God certainly does not like the disbelievers

[33] God certainly selected Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Joachim above the worlds

[34] Some of them were offspring of the others, and God is Hearing, Knowing

[35] When the wife of Joachim said, "My Lord ! I vow to you that which is in my womb to be set free (for your service), so accept (it) from me. You are certainly Hearing, Knowing

[36] Then when she delivered it, she said, "My Lord! I have delivered it a female." And God knew best what she had delivered, and the male is not like the female. "And I have named her mary and I seek Your protection for her and her offspring, from the devil, the outcast

[37] So her Lord accepted her with a good acceptance and made her (Mary) grow into a good growth and gave her into the guardianship of Zechariah. Whenever Zechariah entered the sanctuary to (see) her, he found provision (food) with her, he said, "O Mary! from where (does) this (provision) come to you?" She said, "It is from (that which is ) with God." God certainly provides without measure to whom He wills

[38] There did Zechariah pray to his Lord saying, "O my Lord! grant me from Yourself good offspring, You are certainly the Hearer of prayer

[39] So when he stood worshipping in the sanctuary, the angels announced to him that, "God conveys to you the good news of John, confirmer of the word from God and a chief, and chaste and a prophet from among the righteous

[40] He said, "My Lord! how can I have a son when I have reached old age and my wife is barren?" He (God) said, "Like that, God does what He wills

[41] He said, "My Lord! appoint a sign for me, "He said", "The sign for you is that you will not speak to human beings for three days except by gesture, and remember your Lord much and glorify (Him) in the evening and the morning

[42] And when the angels said, "O mary ! God has certainly chosen you and cleaned you and chosen you above the women of the worlds

[43] O Mary! be devoutly obedient to your Lord and prostrate and bow down with those who bow down

[44] That is from the news of the unseen (which) We communicate to you, and you were not with them when they cast their pens* (to know) which of them should be the guardian of mary nor were you with them when they disputed (about this issue)

[45] When the angels said, "O Mary! certainly, God conveys to you the good news of a word from Him, his name is the Messiah, Jesus, the Son of Mary, worthy of regard in the world and the hereafter, and from among those who are near (to God)

[46] And he will talk to human beings (while) in the cradle and (in) old age, and (he will be) from among the righteous

[47] (She) said, "O My Lord ! how can I have a son when man has not touched me?" He said, "Like that, God creates what He wills, when He decrees an affair then, He says to only, "Be," so it is. it is

[48] And He will teach him the book and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel

[49] and (he will be) a messenger sent to the children of Israel, (saying) that: I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, that I make for you from clay, a figure like that of a bird, then I blow into it, so it becomes a bird by the permission of God; and I heal the blind by birth and the leper and I bring to life the dead by God's permission and I inform you of that which you eat and that which you store in your houses; in that there is certainly a sign for you if you are believers

[50] And I am a testifier for that which is before me of the Torah, and (I have come) to make lawful for you something of that which was forbidden to you and I have come to you with a sign from your Lord so fear God and obey me

[51] God is certainly my Lord and your Lord, so serve Him, this is the straight path

[52] So when Jesus perceived disbelief from them, (he) said, "Who will be my helpers for (the sake of) God." The disciples said, "We are God's helpers, we believe in God and you bear witness that we have submitted (as Muslims)

[53] Our Lord ! we believe in that which you have sent down and we follow the messenger, so record us with those who bear witness

[54] So they planned and God planned (too) and God is the Best of planners

[55] When God said, "O Jesus ! I will take you back and raise you towards Myself and clean you from those who do not believe; and towards the day of resurrection, I will make those who follow you, above those who do not believe, then towards Me you will all return then I will judge between you in (matters) in which you disagreed

[56] Then as for those who do not believe, I will punish them with a severe punishment in the world and the hereafter and for them there will be no helpers." and the hereafter and for them there will be no helpers

[57] And as for those who believe and do righteous works, He will give them their rewards in full, and God does not like those who are unjust

[58] This (is what) We read to you, from the signs and a wise reminder

[59] The likeness of Jesus, with God is certainly as the likeness of Adam. (He) proportioned him from the soil, then said to him, "Be," so he was (created)

[60] (This is) the truth from your Lord, so do not be of those who doubt

[61] Therefore, if anyone disputes with you in this (affair) after the knowledge which has come to you, then say, "Come! let us call our sons and your sons and our women and your women and ourselves and yourselves, then we will pray humbly and invoke the curse of God on the deniers (of truth)

[62] This is certainly the true narrative and there is no one (as) god except God and God is certainly the Mighty, the Wise

[63] So if they turn back, then God is certainly the Knower of those who are corrupt

[64] Say, "O owners of the book! come to an equitable word between us and you, that we will not serve (worship) anyone except God and we will not associate any partner with Him and some of us will not take others as Lords, besides God." But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are those who have submitted (as Muslims)

[65] O owners of the book ! why do you dispute about Abraham, when Torah and the Gospel were sent down only after him. What ! then have you no sense

[66] Yes, you are those who disputed about that of which you had knowledge but why do you dispute about that of which you have no knowledge? And God knows and you do not know. dispute about that of which you have no knowledge? And God knows and you do not know

[67] Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian but he was upright, one who submitted (as a Muslim), and he was not of the polytheists

[68] The nearest among mankind to Abraham are certainly those who followed him and this prophet and those who believe, and God is the Guardian of the believers

[69] A party of the owners of the book like to mislead you, and they do not mislead (anyone) except themselves but they do not perceive

[70] O owners of the book! why do you not believe in the signs of God when you are witnesses

[71] O owners of the book ! why do you cover the truth with falsehood and hide the truth when you know

[72] And a party of the owners of the book say, "Believe in (the Quran), which has been sent down on those who believe, at the beginning of the day and reject it at the end of it, so that they may return (to disbelief)

[73] and believe only in him who follows your religion." Say, "Guidance of God is certainly the guidance, (and any) one can be given the like of what you were given (as guidance)." Otherwise they will dispute with you before your Lord. Say, "Grace is certainly in the hand of God, He gives it to whom He wills, and God is Ample-giving, Knowing

[74] He selects for His mercy whom He wills and God is the Possessor of great grace

[75] And from among the owners of the book, there is he who, if you entrust him with a heap of wealth, he will pay it back to you, and from among them there is he who, if you entrust him with a dinar (even a small account), he will not pay it back to you unless you stand over him (demanding it). That is because they say, "There is no way (responsibility) upon us in (connection with) the unlearned people (Arabs)," and they speak a lie against God while they know. it). That is because they say, "There is no way (responsibility) upon us in (connection with) the unlearned people (Arabs)," and they speak a lie against God while they know

[76] Why not ! whoever fulfils his agreement and guards (against evil), then God certainly likes those who guard (against evil)

[77] Those who sell God's agreement and their oaths for a small price, those are certainly the persons for whom there is no portion in the hereafter and God will not speak to them and He will not (even) look towards them on the day of resurrection and He will not purify them and for them there will be a painful punishment

[78] And from among them there is a party who twist their tongues (in such a manner while reading) the book that you certainly consider it (to be) from the book, although it is not from the book, and they say it is from God though it is not from God and they speak a lie against God while they know

[79] It is not (possible) for a man that God should give him the book and wisdom and prophet hood, then he should say to people, "Be my servants (worshippers) besides God," but (he would say), "You be servants of the Lord because you teach the book and because you study (it)

[80] And neither would he command you that you should take the angels and prophets as Lords. What ! would he command you to be disbelievers after you have submitted (as Muslims)

[81] And when God took a pledge from the prophets, "Behold ! that which I give you of the book and wisdom, then (when) there comes to you a messenger confirming that which is with you, you must definitely believe in him and you must definitely help him (probably by propagating the news of the coming of prophet Muhammad, among their respective followers)." He asked, "Do you agree and do you accept My burden (responsibility) concerning this (matter)?" They replied, "We agree." He said, "Then bear witness and I am (also) with you from among those who bear witness

[82] So whoever turns back after this, then those only are the transgressors

[83] What ! do they seek a religion other than the religion of God, when to Him submits whoever (and whatever) is in the skies and the earth willingly and unwillingly and towards Him they will be returned

[84] Say, "We believe in God and that which has been sent down on us and that which had been sent down on Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes and that which had been given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets, from their Lord, we make no distinction between any of them and we submit to Him (as Muslims)

[85] And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam(Other than submitting will to God), then it will not be accepted from him and in the hereafter he will be among those who are the losers

[86] How would God guide a people who became disbelievers after their belief, although they had borne witness that the messenger is true and there had come to them clear proofs? And God does not guide the unjust people

[87] The reward of such persons is that, upon them is the curse of God and the angels and mankind, all together

[88] They will remain in it, the punishment will not be lightened on them nor will they be given time

[89] except those who repent after that and act aright, for God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[90] Those who became disbelievers after their belief then increased in disbelief, their repentance will certainly not be accepted, and those are the persons who are astray

[91] Those who became disbelievers and died while they were disbelievers, (even) the earth full of gold will not be accepted from anyone of them if he (offers it to) ransom (himself) with it, those are certainly the persons for whom there is a painful punishment and for them there will be no helpers

[92] You will never attain righteousness unless you spend from that which you love, and whatever you spend of anything, then God certainly has knowledge of it

[93] All food was lawful to the children of Israel except that which Israel (Jacob) had made unlawful for himself before the Torah was sent down. Say, "Bring the Torah and read it, if you are truthful

[94] So whoever fabricates a lie against God after that, then those are the persons who are unjust

[95] Say, "God has spoken the truth, then follow the religion (dictated by) Abraham the upright and he was not of the polytheists

[96] The first house layed down for mankind is certainly the one at Becca (Kaaba at Mecca), one (which is) blessed and a guidance for the worlds

[97] In it are clear signs, the place where Abraham stood, and whoever enters it, he is in security. And the pilgrimage to the house (Kaaba, is a duty incumbent) on human beings, for (the sake of ) God, on him who is able to find a way to it (one who has the capacity and can afford the journey), but he who rejects, then God is Independent of the worlds

[98] Say, "O owners of the book ! why do you reject the signs of God when God is a Witness over what you do

[99] Say, "O owners of the book ! why do you stop from the path of God, one who believes, seeking crookedness in it while you (yourselves) are witnesses? And God is not unaware of what you do

[100] O you who believe ! if you obey a party of those who were given the book, they will turn you back as disbelievers after your belief

[101] And how would you reject, when you are those to whom the statements of God are read and His messenger (too) is among you? And whoever holds firmly to God, he indeed is guided to the straight path

[102] O you who believe ! fear God as He ought to be feared and do not die unless you are Muslims

[103] And hold together (and be united) through the rope of God and do not be divided. And remember the favour of God on you, when you were enemies then He united your hearts, so by His favour you became brothers, and you were on the edge of a pit of fire then He saved you from it, thus does God make clear to you His signs that you may receive guidance

[104] And there should be a leading group among you who should invite (people) towards good and enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and forbid that which is not recognised (as good), and those are the persons who are successful

[105] And do not be like those who were divided (among themselves) and disagreed after the clear proofs had come to them, and those are the persons for whom there is a great punishment

[106] On the day when (some) faces will be white while (other) faces will be black, then as for those whose faces will be black, (it will be said), "Did you become disbelievers after your belief ? Then taste the punishment because you did not believe

[107] And as for those whose faces will be white, then they will be the persons who will stay in the mercy of God

[108] Those are the statements of God which we read to you correctly, and God does not intend injustice to the worlds

[109] And whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's, and (all) the affairs are returned to God

[110] You are the best community raised for humanity. You enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and forbid that which is not recognised (as good) and you believe in God; and had the owners of the book (too) believed, it would have been better for them, among them there are believers, but most of them are transgressors

[111] They will not harm you except annoying (you), and if they fight with you, they will turn their backs to you, then they will not be helped

[112] Disgrace was made to strike them wherever they were found, except (when they sought) means of God and means of human beings, and they became deserving of the anger of God, and wretchedness was made to strike them. That was because they used to reject the signs of God and kill the prophets without having the right to do so. That was because they disobeyed and they were the persons who exceeded the limits

[113] They (all) are not the same. From among the owners of the book, (there is) an upright community, they read the statements of God during the hours of the night and they prostrate

[114] They believe in God and the period hereafter and enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and forbid that which is not recognised (as good) and hasten in doing good works, and they are of the righteous

[115] And whatever good they do, they will not be refused (the reward of) it, and God is the Knower of those who guard (against evil)

[116] Those who do not believe, their wealth and their children will certainly not keep them safe from God in anything, and those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay therein

[117] The likeness of that which they spend in the life of this world is as the likeness of wind in which is intense cold which strikes the harvest of a people who do injustice to themselves and thus destroys it. And God is not unjust to them but they are unjust to themselves

[118] O believers! Do not associate closely with those who would not miss a chance to harm you. Their only desire is to see you suffer. Their prejudice has become evident from what they say—and what they hide in their hearts is far worse. We have made Our revelations clear to you, if only you understood

[119] Ah ! you are those who love them but they do not love you, and you are those who believe in the whole of the book *. And when they meet you, they say, "We believe," but when they are alone, they bite their finger tips because of (their) anger on you. Say, "Die in your anger." God is certainly the Knower of that which is in the bosoms ( hearts)

[120] If good (even) touches you they feel bad and if evil befalls you they are happy about it, but if you are patient and guard yourselves, their plot will not harm you in anything. God is certainly the Encompassor of that which they do

[121] And (remember) when you went out in the morning from your family, to assign to the believers their positions for the battle (of Uhad) , and God was Hearing, Knowing

[122] when two parties from among you were on the point of showing cowardice though God was their Guardian. And on God then, let the believers (put their) trust

[123] And God had helped you at Badr when you were weak, therefore fear God so as to be grateful (to Him)

[124] When you said to the believers, "Is it not enough for you that your Lord should support you with three thousand of the angels, sent down

[125] Why not? If you are patient and on your guard and these (your enemies) come on you suddenly, your Lord will support you with five thousand of the angels, marked. will support you with five thousand of the angels, marked

[126] And God did not give this (assurance) except as a good news for you, so that your hearts should be at peace thereby, and there is no (other) help except that from God, the Mighty, the Wise

[127] that He may cut off a portion from among those who did not believe or disgrace them so that they should go back (as) failures

[128] There is nothing for you in this affair whether He turns to them (mercifully) or punishes them because they are unjust

[129] And whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's. He protectively forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills, and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[130] O you who believe ! do not swallow usury, multiplied many times and fear God that you may be successful

[131] And guard (yourselves) against the fire which is prepared for the disbelievers

[132] And obey God and the messenger, that you may be shown mercy

[133] And hasten towards protective forgiveness of your Lord and the garden, the extensiveness of which is the skies and the earth, prepared for those who guard (against evil)

[134] (Those are the persons) who spend in prosperity and in adversity, and they are the restrainers of anger and the pardoners of (mistakes of) mankind, and God loves the doers of good

[135] and those who, when they commit an indecency or do injustice to themselves, remember God and seek (His) protective forgiveness for their sins. And who protectively forgives the sins except God? And knowingly they do not persist in (doing) that which they did (sin). y forgives the sins except God? And knowingly they do not persist in (doing) that which they did (sin)

[136] The reward of such persons is protective forgiveness from their Lord and gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will stay, and excellent is the reward for those who work

[137] Many ways of life have passed before you, so travel in the earth and see how the end of those who denied (the truth) was (brought about)

[138] This is a clear statement for mankind and a guidance and an admonition for those who guard (against evil)

[139] And do not be weak nor grieve, for you will dominate if you are believers

[140] If a wound has afflicted you, then a similar wound has afflicted the (other) people. And these days (ups and downs) We keep on changing among human beings by turn, so that God may know (mark out) those who believe and take witnesses from you, and God does not love the unjust

[141] and that God may purify (pick out) those who believe and wipe off the disbelievers

[142] Do you think that you will enter the garden (paradise) while God has not yet known (marked out) those who strive (in His way) from among you and known (marked out) those who are patient

[143] And you had desired death before you met it, so you have seen it while you were looking

[144] And Muhammad is no more than a messenger, messengers have passed before him, then if he dies or is killed, will you turn back on your heels? And whoever turns back on his heels, he will not harm God in the least and God will reward those who are grateful

[145] And a soul (living being) cannot die except by the order of God, the term (of life is) fixed (by His order). And whoever intends (to receive) the reward (in) the world, We will grant it (to him) therein, and whoever intends (to receive) the reward (in) the hereafter, We will grant it (to him) therein, and We will reward those who are grateful

[146] And how many of the prophets fought (in the way of God) with whom there were many devoted men, so they did not become weak (hearted) because of what befell them in the way of God, nor did they weaken, nor were they humbled and God loves those who are patient

[147] And their saying was nothing except that they said, "Our Lord ! protectively forgive us our sins and our excesses in our affair and make our feet firm and help us against the people who are disbelievers

[148] So God gave them the reward (in) the world an (also) and excellent reward of the hereafter, and God loves the doers of good

[149] O you who believe ! if you obey those who do not believe, they will turn you back on your heels, then you will turn back as loser

[150] No, God is your Guardian and He is the Best of helpers

[151] We will cast terror into the hearts of those who do not believe because they associate partners with God for which He has not sent down any authority, and their settling place will be the fire and evil will be the home of those who are unjust

[152] And God fulfilled His promise to you when you destroyed them with His permission, until when you became weak hearted and disputed about the affair and disobeyed after He had shown you that which you loved (booty at battle of Uhad). Among you is one who intends (to receive the benefit in) the world and among you is one who intends (to receive the benefit in) the hereafter. Then He turned you away from them that He might test you and He has pardoned you and God is Gracious to the believers

[153] (Remember) when you were climbing up (the hill) and were paying no heed to anyone, and the messenger was calling you from behind you, then (at that time, it was God Who) rewarded you with distress upon distress. (This information is being given so) that you might not grieve at what you missed nor at what befell you, and (know, that) God is informed of (all) that you do

[154] Then after the distress, He sent down on you peaceful slumber (which) covered a party of you, and (another) party, they were anxious themselves, guessing about God (something) other than what was true, a guess of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us in the affair?" Say, "The affair, total of it, is certainly God's." They were hiding within themselves that which they would not manifest to you, saying, "Had we any power in the affair, we would not have been slain here." Say, "Even if you had been in your houses, those, for whom slaughter was written, would have certainly gone forth to the places of their death; but (all this happened) because God wanted to test that which was in your bosoms so that He might purify that which was in your hearts. And God is the Knower of that which is in the bosoms

[155] Those of you who turned back on the day the two armies met, it was certainly the devil alone who caused them to slip because of (the evil of) some (deeds) they had earned, but God has pardoned them, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Clement (Kind)

[156] O you who believe ! do not be like those who do not believe and say of their brothers when they travel in the earth or are engaged in fighting, "Had they been with us they would not have died or been killed, "that God may make that a regret in their hearts, and God gives life and causes death and God is the Seer of what you do

[157] And whether you are slain in the way of God or you die, protective forgiveness from God and (His) mercy are better than that which they amass

[158] And whether you die or you are slain, (in any case) you will be gathered towards God

[159] So it is due to the mercy of God that you are soft (hearted) with them and had you been stern, hard-hearted, they would have dispersed from around you, so pardon them and ask for protective forgiveness for them and consult them in the affair, but when you are determined then put your trust in God, God certainly loves those who put their trust (in Him)

[160] If God helps you, no one can overcome you. And if He forsakes you, then who is there after Him who can help you? Therefore, let the believers put their trust in God

[161] And it is not (in the nature) of any prophet to cheat, and he who cheats, will (have to) bring on the day of resurrection that which he cheated, then everyone will be repaid fully for that which he earned and injustice will not be done to them

[162] Then, is he, who follows God's pleasure, like him who deserves displeasure of God and his settling place is hell? And it is an evil destination

[163] There are grades for them with God and God is the Seer of that which they do

[164] God did bestow a favour on the believers when He raised a messenger among them from among themselves, reading to them His statements (Quran) and purifying them and teaching them the book (laws) and the wisdom (their interpretation), and although before that they were in clear error

[165] What ! when a disaster befell you, although you had afflicted (the disbelievers with a disaster) twice (of that which befell you), you say, "Wherefrom is this?" Say, "It is from yourselves." God certainly has power over everything

[166] And what befell you on the day the two armies met, was with God's permission, that He might know (mark out) the believers

[167] and that He might know (mark out) the hypocrites. And (when) it was said to them, "Come fight in the way of God or drive out (the enemy)." They said, "Had we known fighting we would have followed you." On that day they were nearer to disbelief than to belief, saying with their mouths that which was not in their hearts, and God knows best that which they hide. mouths that which was not in their hearts, and God knows best that which they hide

[168] Those who said about their brothers (who were slain in the cause of God), while they themselves sat at home, "Had they obeyed us they would not have been killed." Say (to them), "Then avert death from yourselves, if what you say is true

[169] And do not consider, those who are slain in the way of God, (as) dead. No, they are alive, with their Lord, being provided (with sustenance)

[170] they are rejoicing in that which God has given them out of His grace and are glad regarding those who have not yet joined them from among those (believers) left behind (in the world), that there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[171] They are glad because of the favour of God with (His) grace and that God does not waste the reward of the believers

[172] Those who responded to (the call of) God and the messenger, even after being wounded, for those who did good from among them and guarded (against evil) there is a great reward

[173] Those to whom, (when) the people said, "Men have gathered against you, therefore fear them," but (this threat) certainly increased their belief and they said, "God is sufficient for us and (He is) the Most Excellent Trustee

[174] So they returned with favour from God and (His) grace, no evil touched them and they followed the pleasure of God and God is the Possessor of great grace

[175] It is only the devil who makes you afraid of his friends, so do not fear them but fear Me if you are believers

[176] And do not let those grieve you, who hastily fall into disbelief, they can never harm God in the least. God does not intend to give them any portion in the hereafter and for them there is a great punishment. great punishment

[177] Those who purchase disbelief at the cost of belief, can never harm God in the least, and for them there is a painful punishment

[178] And do not let those who do not believe, think that Our granting them time is good for them, We grant them time with the sole purpose that they should increase in sin and for them there is a disgraceful punishment

[179] God will not leave the believers in the condition in which you are, (this is only) till He separates the evil from the good, and God will not disclose to you the unseen but God chooses from among His messengers whom He wills; so believe in God and His messengers and if you believe and guard (against evil), then for you there is a great reward

[180] And do not let those who hoard up (miserly) that which God has given them of His grace think that it is better for them. No, it is bad for them. That which they hoard (miserly) will be their collar on the day of resurrection, and God's is the heritage of the skies and the earth and God is informed of what you do

[181] God has heard the saying of those who said, "God is poor and we are rich." We will record what they said, and their killing the prophets without having the right to do so, and We will say, "Taste the punishment of burning

[182] That is because of what your hands have sent before, and because God is not unjust to His servants

[183] (To) those who said, "God has made An agreement with us that we should certainly not believe in any messenger until he brings to us an offering which is consumed by the fire," say, "Messengers had come to you before me with clear proofs and with that which you ask for, then why did you kill them, if you were truthful

[184] So if they deny you, thus messengers before you were (also) denied, (though) they had come with clear proofs and the scriptures (Zuboor) and the book giving light

[185] Every soul tastes death, and you will be paid back in full, your reward, only on the day of resurrection. So whoever is removed far away from the fire and is made to enter the garden, then he has achieved (the object), and the life of the world is nothing but a deceptive provision

[186] You will definitely be tested through your wealth and yourselves (personal efforts) and you will definitely hear much harmful (talk) from those who were given the book before you and from those who associate partners (with God), but if you are patient and guard (against evil) then that will certainly be a determining factor of affairs

[187] And when God took a pledge from those who were given the book, "You shall make the (book) clear to mankind and you shall not hide it," they threw it behind their backs and purchased a small gain through it, so evil is that which they purchased

[188] Do not think that those who are happy for that which they have done and love to be praised for what they did not do, so do not think that they are in safety from the punishment when there is a painful punishment (waiting) for them

[189] And the kingdom of the skies and the earth is God's and God has power over everything

[190] In the creation of the skies (heavenly bodies) and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day, certainly there are signs for men of understanding

[191] who remember God, standing and sitting and lying on their sides and reflect on the creation of the skies and the earth, " O our Lord ! You have not created this in vain. You are Glorified ( above all ) so save us from the punishment of the fire

[192] Our Lord ! whomever You make to enter the fire, You have certainly disgraced him, and for those who are unjust there will be no helpers

[193] Our Lord ! we heard the call of one calling to belief, saying: Believe in your Lord, so we believed. Our Lord ! so protectively forgive us our sins and remove from us (the effect of) our evil deeds and pay us back in full (or make us die) along with the righteous

[194] Our Lord ! and grant us that which You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the day of resurrection, You certainly do not go against Your promise

[195] So their Lord responded to them, "I do not waste the work of a (single) worker among you, whether male or female, some of you are from others. So those who migrated and were driven out from their houses and were harmed in My way and who fought and were slain, I will definitely remove from them (the effect of) their evil deeds and I will definitely make them enter the gardens beneath which rivers flow," a reward from that which is with God, and the best reward is with God

[196] Do not let the movement in the cities, of those who do not believe, deceive you

[197] A brief enjoyment, then their home is hell and it is an evil place of habitation

[198] But those who fear their Lord, for them are gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein, a gift from that which is with God, and that which is with God is the best for the righteous

[199] And among the owners of the book there are those who certainly believe in God and that which is sent down to you and that which was sent down to them, humbling themselves before God, they do not purchase through the signs of God, a small price. Those are the persons for whom there is their reward with their Lord, God is certainly Quick in (settling) the account

[200] O you who believe ! be patient and exhibit patience and strength (by being tied to each other) and fear God that you may be successful

[1] O mankind ! fear your Lord Who created you from a single soul and created from it, its mate, and spread from these two, many men and women. And fear God due to Whom you (are in a position to) ask one another (regarding your necessities) and (be careful of) the ties of relationship, God is certainly Vigilant over you

[2] And give to the orphans their wealth and do not exchange bad (things) for good ones and do not absorb their wealth into your wealth, this is certainly a great sin.

[3] And if you fear that you cannot do justice to orphans, then marry from among the women who seem good to you, two and three and four, but if you fear that you cannot show equality (between them) then (marry) only one or (a slave girl) whom your right hands possess. Thus it is more likely that you may not do injustice

[4] And give their dowries to the women as a free gift, but if they of themselves (voluntarily) give up anything from it to you, then absorb it (in your wealth) enjoying the result (of this increase)

[5] And do not give your wealth, which God has made a means of support for you, to the insane, but give them provisions (of life) from it and clothe them and speak to them in words recognised (as good)

[6] And test the orphans till the time they reach the age of marriage, then if you find in them, the capacity for correct judgment, then hand over their wealth to them, and do not consume it extravagantly and hastily (fearing) that they will grow up (and then claim their wealth), and if the (guardian) is rich then let him abstain (from using the wealth of the orphans) and if the (guardian) is poor, then let him consume in a recognised (good manner). And when you hand over to the (orphans) their wealth, have witnesses on them though God is sufficient as One Who takes account. in (from using the wealth of the orphans) and if the (guardian) is poor, then let him consume in a recognised (good manner). And when you hand over to the (orphans) their wealth, have witnesses on them though God is sufficient as One Who takes account

[7] For men is a share from that which the parents and near relatives leave behind and for women is a share from that which the parents and near relatives leave behind, whether there is little or much of the (wealth left behind), an allotted share

[8] And when at the time of division, people having relationship and the orphans and the poor are present, then provide them from the (wealth left behind) and speak to them in words recognised (as good)

[9] And let those be afraid (of being unjust to orphans) who, if they (had themselves) left behind them weak offspring, would be afraid (of injustice) to their (own offspring), so let them fear God and speak to them the right (consoling) words

[10] Those who swallow the wealth of orphans unjustly, they certainly swallow only fire into their stomachs and they will enter the blazing fire

[11] God directs you concerning your children: For the male a portion equivalent of two females. And if there are more than two females then theirs is two thirds of what is left (to be inherited) and if there is only one, then for her half. And for his parents, for each of them the sixth of what is left behind if he has a child but if he does not have a child and (only) his parents inherit him, then for the mother a third, but if he has brothers then to his mother one sixth after fulfilling the directions of the deceased with which he had directed or (payment of) loan (which he left unpaid); (between) your parents and your children, you do not know which of them is nearer to you in usefulness, (this is an) ordinance from God and God is certainly Knowing, Wise

[12] And for you half of what your wives leave behind if they have no child, but if they have a child then for you is one fourth of what they leave behind, after fulfilling the directions of the deceased with which they had directed or (payment of ) loan (which they left unpaid); and for the (wives) one fourth of what you leave behind if you have no child, but if you have a child then for them is one eighth of what you leave behind after fulfilling the directions with which you had directed or (payment of ) loan (which you left unpaid). And if a man or a woman whose (property) is to be inherited, has neither ascendants nor descendants and he/she has a brother or sister then to each one of the two one sixth, but if there are more than that then they are sharers in one third after fulfilling the directions of the deceased with which he had directed or (payment of) loan (which he/she left unpaid) without harming; (this is a ) direction from God and God is Knowing, Clement (Kind). one fourth of what you leave behind if you have no child, but if you have a child then for them is one eighth of what you leave behind after fulfilling the directions with which you had directed or (payment of ) loan (which you left unpaid). And if a man or a woman whose (property) is to be inherited, has neither ascendants nor descendants and he/she has a brother or sister then to each one of the two one sixth, but if there are more than that then they are sharers in one third after fulfilling the directions of the deceased with which he had directed or (payment of) loan (which he/she left unpaid) without harming; (this is a ) direction from God and God is Knowing, Clement (Kind)

[13] Those are the limits of God so whoever obeys God and His messenger, He will make him to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, for staying therein and that is a great achievement

[14] And whoever disobeys God and His messenger and exceeds His limits, He will make him to enter the fire to stay therein, and for him is a disgraceful punishment

[15] And as for those of your women who are guilty of indecency, produce four witnesses against them from among you, then if they bear witness (by testifying the truth of the allegation) then withhold them inside the houses until death takes them away or God opens out for them (some) way

[16] And as for the two who are guilty of the (indecency) from among you, punish them both, but if they repent and amend then turn away from them, God is certainly the Accepter of repentance, Merciful

[17] Acceptance of repentance by God, is only for those who do evil in ignorance then repent soon, so those are the persons from whom God accepts repentance and God is Knowing, Wise

[18] And acceptance of repentance is not for those who are involved in evil deeds until when death comes to one of them (and then) he says, "Now I repent," nor for those who die while they are disbelievers, those are the persons for whom We have prepared a painful punishment

[19] O you who believe ! it is not lawful for you to inherit women forcibly; and do not withhold them (unjustly) that you may take away part of that which you have given them unless they are guilty of manifest indecency, but live with them in a recognised (good manner), and if you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing while God has placed plenty of good in it

[20] And if you intend to exchange one wife in the place of another and if you have given one of them (even) a treasure, then do not take (back) anything from it. Would you take it (back) by slander

[21] And how can you take it (back) when one of you has gone into the other and they have taken from you a strong pledge

[22] And do not marry those women whom your fathers had married, (there is an) exception to what has already happened in the past, it was certainly indecent and hateful and an evil way

[23] Forbidden to you (for marriage) are your mothers and your daughters and your sisters and your father's sisters and your mother's sisters and your brothers daughters and your sisters' daughters and your mothers who have suckled you and your foster sisters and your mothers-inlaw and your step daughters under your guardianship (born) of your wives unto whom you have gone in, but if you have not gone in unto them, then there is no sin on you (in marrying them), and (also forbidden) are the wives of your sons who are from your own loins and that you have (at a time) two sisters together (in your wedlock), (there is an) exception to what has already happened in the past, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[24] And (forbidden to you for marriage are:) all married women except those whom your right hands possess. God has prescribed (this) for you, and lawful for you (to marry) are (all women) other than those mentioned above, provided that you seek them (in marriage) with your wealth, being chaste, not fornicators; then for that which you benefit through the (marriage) from them, give them their appointed dowries, and there is no sin on you about what you mutually agree upon after appointing (the dowries), God is certainly Knowing, Wise

[25] And whoever among you is not able to afford to marry free believing women, then (he may marry) from those whom your right hands possess from among your believing maids, and God knows best your belief, you are one from another, so marry the (maids) with the permission of their people and give them their dowries in a recognised (good manner), they should be chaste not fornicatresses nor those who take lovers. And when the (maids) are taken in wedlock and (then) if they commit an indecency, then on them is half of the punishment of that on free women. This (permission to marry slave girls) is for him among you who fears falling into distress, but it is better for you if you are patient, and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[26] God intends to make (things) clear to you and to guide you (through) the ways of those before you and to turn to you (mercifully) and God is Knowing, Wise

[27] And God intends to turn to you (mercifully) but those who follow lusty desires intend that you should go astray (being) tremendously astray

[28] God intends to lighten for you (the burden); and man was created weak

[29] O you who believe ! do not swallow your wealth among yourselves in falsehood, except that it be commerce by mutual consent, and do not kill yourselves, God is certainly Merciful to you

[30] and whoever does that, exceeding the limits and (being) unjust, We will make him enter the fire and that is easy for God

[31] If you keep away from great (sins) which you are forbidden, We will remove (the effect of ) your evil deeds from you and We will make you to enter an honoured entry

[32] And do not long for those (articles) in which God has been more gracious to some compared to others, for the men is a share of that which they have earned and for the women is a share of that which they have earned, and ask God for His grace, God is certainly the Knower of everything. everything

[33] And for everyone We have appointed heirs for that which parents and near relatives leave (behind for inheritance) and to those with whom your right hands are tied, (with whom you have made an agreement), give them their share, God is certainly a Witness over everything

[34] Men are the caretakers of women, as men have been provisioned by Allah over women and tasked with supporting them financially. And righteous women are devoutly obedient and, when alone, protective of what Allah has entrusted them with. And if you sense ill-conduct from your women, advise them ˹first˺, ˹if they persist,˺ do not share their beds, ˹but if they still persist,˺ then discipline them ˹gently˺. But if they change their ways, do not be unjust to them. Surely Allah is Most High, All-Great

[35] And if you are afraid of a split between the (husband and wife) then appoint a judge from his people and a judge from her people, if they intend reconciliation, God will effect reconciliation between them, God is certainly Knowing, Informed

[36] And serve God and do not associate anything with Him as a partner, and be good to parents and to the relatives and the orphans and the needy and the neighbor who is related and the neighbor who is strange (not related) and the companion by your side and the wayfarer and (slaves) whom your right hands possess; God certainly does not like him who is proud, boastful

[37] those who hoard (their wealth being miserly) and enjoin (other) people (also) to hoard, and hide that which God has given them of His grace, and We have prepared a disgraceful punishment for the disbelievers

[38] and those who spend their wealth for showing (their generosity) to people and do not believe in God and in the period hereafter. And one for whom the devil becomes a comrade, then (he has) an evil comrade

[39] And what (loss would have been there) on them had they believed in God and the period hereafter and spent from that which God had provided for them, when God is knowing about them

[40] God certainly does not do injustice (amounting even) to the weight of a particle, and if there is a good (deed) He multiplies it and gives from Himself a great reward

[41] Then how will it be when We will bring from every community a witness and We will bring you as a witness over these

[42] On that day, those who had not believed and disobeyed the messenger would like that the earth were leveled with them, and they will not be able to hide from God (any) happening (event)

[43] O you who believe ! do not go near worship (salat) when you are intoxicated (not conscious) until you know what you say, nor when you have not taken a bath after sexual intercourse (or passing out of semen during sleep etc) until you have bathed, except when you are traveling on a road, and if you are sick or on a journey or one of you comes from the toilet or you have touched women, then (under the above circumstances if) you do not find water then take clean dust and wipe your faces and your hands, God is certainly Pardoning, Protectively Forgiving

[44] Did you not consider those who were given a portion of the book? They purchase error and intend that you should go astray from the way

[45] And God knows best your enemies and God is sufficient as a Guardian and God is sufficient as a Helper

[46] Of those who are Jews, they alter the words from their places and say, "We heard and we disobey, and hear, you may not be made to hear," and "Listen to us," distorting (the word) with their tongues (when it means, he is a fool) and taunting (at) the religion (Islam), and had they said, "We hear and we obey," and "Hear and look at us." it would have been better for them and more upright, but God has cursed them because of their disbelief so they do not believe, except a few (of them). more upright, but God has cursed them because of their disbelief so they do not believe, except a few (of them)

[47] O you who have been given the book ! believe in (the Quran), which We have sent down, confirming that which is with you (Torah, Bible etc.), before We destroy faces then turn them on their backs or curse them as We had cursed the Sabbath breakers, and God's command is executed

[48] God certainly does not forgive associating of partners with Him (polytheism), and He protectively forgives (any sin) other than that, to whom He wills; and one who associates partners with God (a polytheist), he indeed fabricates a great sin

[49] Did you not consider those who attribute purity to them selves? No, God purifies whom He wills and they are not dealt with unjustly even to the extend of the hair on a date stone

[50] see how they fabricate falsehood about God, and that itself is sufficient as a clear sin (to prove that they are not pure)

[51] Did you not consider those who were given a portion from the book? They believe in idols and false deities and say about those who do not believe, "These (disbelievers) are better guided on the (right) way than those who believe

[52] Those are the persons whom God has cursed and he whom God curses, you will never find for him a helper

[53] Or have they a share in the kingdom? Then in that case they would not have given (to other) people, even a speck on a date stone

[54] Or are they jealous of the people on account of that which God has given them from His grace? Then We indeed gave to the family (progeny) of Abraham, the book and the wisdom, and We gave them a great kingdom. We gave them a great kingdom

[55] So among them were (some) who believed in it and among them were (others) who turned away from it, and hell is sufficient for (their) burning

[56] Those who do not believe in Our signs, We will certainly make them enter the fire, as their skins are thoroughly burned, We will change them for other (new) skins that they may taste the punishment, God is certainly Mighty, Wise

[57] And those who believe and do righteous works We will make them enter the gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein for ever, for them there will be clean mates therein and We will make them enter a shady shade

[58] God certainly commands you that you should return the trusts (deposited by people), to their owners, and when you judge between people then you should judge with justice. That with which God admonishes you is certainly excellent, God is certainly Hearing, Seeing

[59] O you who believe ! obey God and obey the messenger and those who are in authority among you. And if you have a dispute in anything, then refer it to God and the messenger if you are believers in God and the period hereafter

[60] Did you not consider those who claim that they believe in that which is sent down to you and that which was sent down before you? They intend to call one another to the false deities $ for the judgment (of their disputes), though they were commanded to reject them, and the devil intends to mislead them far astray

[61] And when it is said to them, "Come to what God has sent down and to the messenger (for judgment)," you see the hypocrites turn away from you, ignoring

[62] Then how will it be when the disaster will befall them on account of that which their hands have sent forth, then they will come to you swearing by God, "We did not intend anything except good and conciliation

[63] Those are the persons (about whom) God knows that which is there in their hearts, so keep away from them, but admonish them and speak to them in words (which would) reach their souls

[64] And We did not send any messenger but to be obeyed by God's permission. And when they were unjust to themselves, had they come to you and asked for protective forgiveness of God and had the messenger (also) asked for protective forgiveness for them, they would have found God, Accepter of repentance, Merciful

[65] But no, by your Lord ! they will not (be considered to have) believed, until they make you a judge for that which is in dispute among them, then find no objection in their souls (minds) regarding that which you have decided and accept it submissively

[66] And had We prescribed for them that, "Kill yourselves or go out from your houses," they would not have done it except a few of them, and had they done that which they are admonished with, it would have been better for them and (it would have) established (them) more firmly

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

[68] and We would have guided them to the straight path

[69] And whoever obeys God and the messenger, then such (people) will be with those whom God has favoured, from among the prophets and the truthful and the witnesses (martyrs) and the righteous and those are (members of) a beautiful company

[70] That is the grace of God and God is sufficient as a Knower

[71] O you who believe ! take your precautions, then go forth in detachments or go forth all together

[72] And certainly among you is he who would definitely stay behind, and if a disaster befalls you he would say, "God has favoured me that I was not present with them

[73] And if (something) graceful befalls you from God, he would definitely say, as if there had been no love (acquaintance) between you and him, "Oh ! I wish I had been with them, then I (too) would have achieved a great achievement

[74] Therefore let those fight in the way of God who sell this world's life for the (life) of the hereafter; and whoever fights in the way of God, then whether he is slain or is victorious We will give him a great reward (for his effort)

[75] And what is (the reason) you have that you do not fight in the way of God and (for) the weak among the men and the women and the children who say (pray), "Our Lord ! bring us out of this town whose people are unjust and appoint a guardian for us from Yourself and appoint a helper for us from Yourself

[76] Those who believe, fight in the way of God and those who do not believe, fight in the way of false deities (evil); so fight the friends of the devil, the plot of the devil is certainly weak

[77] Did you not consider those to whom it was said, "With hold your hands and establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat)?" But when fighting was prescribed for them, a party of them feared human beings as they ought to have feared God or with a stronger fear, and said, "Our Lord ! why did you prescribe fighting on us, why did you not postpone it for us till a nearby term?" Say, "The provision of this world is little and the hereafter is better for one who guards (against evil) and you will not be dealt with unjustly even to the extent of the hair on a date stone

[78] Wherever you be, death will catch you up, even if you are in towers raised high. And if good befalls them they say, "This is from God," and if evil befalls them they say, "This is from you," say, "Everything is from God." So what is (wrong) with these people that they do not (even) intend to understand a happening (or a statement)? say, "Everything is from God." So what is (wrong) with these people that they do not (even) intend to understand a happening (or a statement)

[79] Whatever befalls you (Muhammad) of good then it is from God and whatever befalls you of evil, then it is from yourself. And We have sent you to mankind as a messenger and God is sufficient as a Witness

[80] Whoever obeys the messenger, then he indeed obeys God, and (if any) one turns away, then We have not sent you as a protector over them

[81] And they say, "Obedience." but when they go out from your presence, a party from among them spend the night in (things) other than what you ask (them to do), and God records that which they spend the night in, so keep away from them and trust in God and God is sufficient as a Trustee

[82] Do they not reflect on the Quran, that had it been from someone other than God, they would have found many a contradiction in it

[83] And when there comes to them any (rumour of an) affair, of peace or fear, they spread it, but had they referred it to the messenger or to those in authority among them, then those among them who could investigate it would have known it (and found out the truth of the affair); and had the grace of God and His mercy not been on you, you (all) would have followed the devil, except a few

[84] So fight in the way of God, you are not made responsible for anyone except yourself, but rouse the believers, it may be that God will restrain the might of those who do not believe, and God is the Strongest in might and the Strongest in giving exemplary punishment

[85] One who, while helping others in, (himself) joins a good (cause), for him is a share in it, and one who, while helping others in, (himself) joins evil, on him is the responsibility of it, and God is the Controller over everything

[86] And when you are greeted with a greeting, then greet (back in a manner) better than that or return it (with equal courtesy), God is certainly One who takes account of everything

[87] God, there is no god except Him, He will definitely gather (all of) you together on the day of resurrection, there is no doubt in it. And who is more truthful in statement than God

[88] Then what is (the matter) with you that you have become two parties regarding the hypocrites when God has returned them (to hypocrisy) because of that which they earned? Do you intend to guide him whom God has left in error? And whomsoever God leaves in error, then for him you will never (be able to) find a way

[89] The (hypocrites) like (that) you too should not believe as they do not believe, then you all would become equal. There fore do not take friends from among them till they migrate in the way of God, but if they turn back then catch them and kill them wherever you find them and do not take a friend or a helper from among them

[90] except those, who get closely associated to people, between whom and you is a treaty or who come to you (with) their hearts stopping them from fighting you or fighting their own people. And had God willed He could have given them authority over you then they would have fought you. Therefore if they withdraw from you and do not fight with you and offer you peace, then God has not given to you a way against them (to fight)

[91] You will find others who wish to be safe from you and their own people. Yet they cannot resist the temptation ˹of disbelief or hostility˺. If they do not keep away, offer you peace, or refrain from attacking you, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them. We have given you full permission over such people

[92] And it does not befit a believer to kill (another) believer except by mistake. And whoever kills a believer (even) by mistake, he should set free a believing slave and pay the blood money to the people (of the slain), except that (the people of the slain do not take the money and) leave it as charity. And if the slain was from a people who are at enemity with you but he was a believer then he (the murderer) should set free a believing slave; the slain was from a people between whom and you is a treaty, then the blood-money should be paid to his (slain's) people and (in addition, the murderer) should set free a believing slave, and one who cannot find (the means) should in that case, fast for two successive months. A penance from God and God is Knowing, Wise. people (of the slain), except that (the people of the slain do not take the money and) leave it as charity. And if the slain was from a people who are at enemity with you but he was a believer then he (the murderer) should set free a believing slave; the slain was from a people between whom and you is a treaty, then the blood-money should be paid to his (slain's) people and (in addition, the murderer) should set free a believing slave, and one who cannot find (the means) should in that case, fast for two successive months. A penance from God and God is Knowing, Wise

[93] And whoever kills a believer intentionally, then his reward is hell, he will stay therein, and God is angry with him and has created him and has prepared for him a great punishment

[94] O you who believe ! when you go striking in the way of God, carefully investigate and do not say to one who offers you peace, (or salutation), "You are not a believer," seeking apparent good of the life of this world (by way of taking away his belongings as booty of war), because with God is abundant gain (better than the booty of war). Earlier, you too were like that but God bestowed His favour on you, so carefully investigate. God is certainly informed about what you do

[95] Those believers who sit (at home) without receiving any injury are not equal to those who strive in the way of God with their wealth and their persons. God has been more gracious to those who strive with their wealth and their persons by (giving them a higher) rank over those who sit (at home), and to each God has promised good but God has been more gracious to those who strive, by giving them a greater reward compared to those who sit (at home)

[96] ranks from Him and protective forgiveness and mercy and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[97] Certainly, (when) the angels will cause to die those who were unjust to themselves, they will ask, "In what (state) were you?" They will reply, "We were weak in the earth." (The angels) will say, "Was not the earth of God spacious so that you could have migrated therein?" Then their settling place will be hell and it will be an evil destination

[98] except the weak among the men and the women and the children who neither have (any) means in their power nor (anyone) to guide them to the way (for migration)

[99] So those, it may be that God will pardon them and God is Pardoning, Protectively Forgiving

[100] And whoever migrates in the way of God, he will find numerous places of refuge in the earth and abundance (in livelihood). And whoever goes forth from his house as a migrant to God and His messenger then death catches him, his reward has then become incumbent on God and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[101] When you travel through the land, it is permissible for you to shorten the prayer—˹especially˺ if you fear an attack by the disbelievers. Indeed, the disbelievers are your sworn enemies

[102] And when you are among them and establish worship (salat) for them then let (only) one party from among them stand with you (for worship) and let the (other party) take their weapons; then when they have prostrated (and finished offering worship) let the (first party) take their positions behind you, and let the other party who did not worship (in the first batch) come (and) then let them worship with you and let the (first party) take their precaution and their weapons. Those who do not believe, wish that you should be careless of your weapons and your provision, so that they (could) attack you with a single (sudden and united) attack. And there is no sin on you if you lay down your weapons when you are annoyed due to rain or if you are sick, but take your precaution. God has certainly prepared a disgraceful punishment for the disbelievers

[103] Then when you have finished the worship (salat) remember God standing and sitting and (lying down) on your sides. Then when you are in safety, establish (regular) worship. Worship (salat) is certainly prescribed for the believers at fixed timings

[104] And do not be weak hearted in the pursuit of the (enemy's) people, if you are in pain then they too are in pain as you are in pain, and you hope from God that which they do not hope for, and God is Knowing, Wise

[105] We have sent down to you the book containing the truth so that you may judge between people through that which God has shown to you. And do not be a disputer for those who betray the trust (put in them)

[106] and seek protective forgiveness from God, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[107] And do not plead on behalf of those who betray their own selves, God certainly does not like one who betrays the trust (put in him), sinful

[108] They hide themselves from human beings but cannot hide themselves from God, and He is with them when they spend the night (in discussing) in words which do not please Him, and God encompasses what they do

[109] Ah ! you are the persons who plead on their behalf in the life of this world, but who will plead on their behalf before God, on the day of resurrection, or who will act as a trustee for them

[110] And whoever does evil or is unjust to his own self, then seeks protective forgiveness from God, he will find God Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[111] And whoever earns (commits) a sin, he earns it only against his own self and God is Knowing, Wise

[112] And whoever earns (commits) a mistake or a sin, then throws (the blame) on one who is innocent of it, then he has burdened himself (with the fault of ascribing) a false charge and a clear sin

[113] And had God's grace and mercy not been on you, a party from among them had designed to mislead you. But they do not mislead anyone except themselves and they will not harm you in the least. And God has sent down to you the book and the wisdom and He has taught you that which you did not know and the grace of God on you is great

[114] In most of their secret talks there is no good except (in his) who enjoins charity or recognised (good) or reconciliation between people, and whoever does that seeking the pleasure of God, We will give him a great reward

[115] And whoever opposes the messenger after the guidance having been made clear to him and he follows the way other than that of the believers, We will turn him to that which he (himself) has turned to, and We will make him enter hell and that is an evil destination

[116] God certainly does not forgive associating of partners with Him and He protectively forgives (any sin) other than that, to whom He wills; and one who associates partners with God has indeed erred, going far astray

[117] They do not pray to (anyone) besides Him except to female (names) and they do not pray to (anyone) except to the devil a rebel

[118] whom God has cursed and (who had) said, "I will definitely take an appointed portion from Your servants

[119] and I will definitely mislead them and I will definitely excite vain desires in them and I will definitely command them so they will slit the ears of cattle and I will definitely command them, so they will definitely alter God's creation." And whoever takes the devil as a friend besides God, then he indeed has incurred a loss, a manifest loss (it is)

[120] He (the devil) promises them and excites vain desires in them, and the devil does not promise them (anything) but deception

[121] Their settling place is hell and they will not find from it (any way of) escape

[122] And those who believe and do righteous works, We will make them enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, to stay therein for ever. God's promise is true and who is more truthful (in his) word than God

[123] It will not be in accordance with your vain desires nor in accordance with the vain desires of the owners of the book, whoever does evil, he will be requited with it, and he will not find for himself anyone besides God, (as) a guardian or a helper

[124] And whoever does deeds of righteousness, whether male or female and he/she is a believer, then those will enter the garden and they will not be dealt with unjustly to the extent of a speck on a date-stone

[125] And who is better in religion than he who submits his person (attention) to God and he is (also) a doer of good and follows the religion (dictated by) Abraham, the upright? And God had taken Abraham as a friend

[126] And whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's and God is the Encompasser of everything

[127] And they ask you about the women, say: God instructs you about them through that which is read to you from the book concerning the orphans among the women whom you do not give that which was prescribed for them nor do you desire to marry them, and the weak among the children, and that you stand with justice for the orphans; and whatever good you do, then God is certainly a Knower of it

[128] And if a wife fears confrontation or desertion from her husband, there is no sin on them both if they reconcile between themselves (with a suitable) reconciliation, and reconciliation is better. And selfishness has been made to be present in the souls, and if you do good and guard (against evil), then God is certainly informed of what you do

[129] And you will never be able to deal with equality between women (your wives) even if you excessively desire it, but do not be disinclined (from anyone of them) with total disinclination so as to leave her as if suspended; and if you act righteously and guard (against evil) then God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[130] And if they (wife and husband) separate, God will make each of them self-sufficient (by giving) from His Omnipresent ampleness, and God is Omnipresent (Ample-giving), Wise

[131] And whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's. And We had directed those who were given the book before you and (We direct) you (too) that you should fear God, but if you become disbelievers then whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is certainly God's and God is Independent, Praised

[132] And whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is God's, and God is sufficient as a Trustee

[133] If He wills, He can make you pass away, O mankind ! and bring others(in your place), and God has power over that

[134] Whoever intends (to receive) the reward (in) this world, then with God is the reward of this world and the hereafter, and God is Hearing, Seeing

[135] O you who believe! be establishers of justice, bearers of witness for (the sake of) God even if it be against yourselves or parents or relatives, whether he be rich or poor, because God will turn to both of them (for taking account of their deeds). So do not follow your desire while you execute justice and if you distort or keep away (from doing justice) then God is certainly informed of what you do

[136] O you who (claim to) believe ! believe in God and His messenger and the book which He has sent down to His messenger and the book which He had sent down earlier. And one who does not believe in God and His angels and His books and His messengers and the period hereafter, then he has indeed erred, going far astray

[137] Those who believe then do not believe, then believe then do not believe, then increase in disbelief, certainly God will neither forgive them, nor will He guide them to (the right) way

[138] Convey the news to the hypocrites that for them there is a painful punishment

[139] Those who take the disbelievers as friends besides the believers, do they seek might (power) from them? Then total might is certainly God's

[140] And He has sent down (instructions) for you through the book, that when you hear the signs of God being rejected and mocked at, then do not sit with them till they get involved in some issue other than that, otherwise you (too) will become like them. God will certainly gather all the hypocrites and the disbelievers in hell

[141] (There are) those who wait for you, so if you get a victory from God, they say, "Were we not with you?" And if the share (of victory) is for the disbelievers, they say (to the disbelievers), "Did we not have mastery over you and protect you from the believers?" So God will judge between you on the day of resurrection. And God will not give the disbelievers a way (of dominance) over the believers

[142] The hypocrites certainly (presume to) deceive God but He deceives them. And when they stand up for worship (salat), they stand up as if loaded with a burden, (just) to show to human beings and they do not remember God save a little

[143] wavering between this (belief) and that (disbelief) neither belonging to these nor to those, and whom God leaves to go astray, then you will not find for him a way

[144] O you who believe ! do not take the disbelievers as friends besides the believers. Do you intend to give to God a clear authoritative (proof of disobeying Him), against yourselves

[145] The hypocrites will certainly be in the lowest depth of fire and you will not find for them a helper

[146] except those who repent and amend and hold fast to God and make their religion exclusively for God, then those are with the believers and God will give the believers a great reward

[147] What will God do (gain) by punishing you if you gratefully (acknowledge Him) and believe? And God is One Who acknowledges, Knowing

[148] God does not like manifest evil in speech, except (from) one to whom injustice was done, and God is Hearing, Knowing

[149] If you expose good or hide it, or pardon evil, then God (too) is certainly Pardoning, Powerful

[150] Those who do not believe in God and His messengers and intend to make a distinction between God and His messengers and say, "We believe in some and we do not believe in others," and intend to adopt a way in between that

[151] those are the persons who are real disbelievers. And We have certainly prepared a disgraceful punishment for the disbelievers

[152] And those who believe in God and His messengers and do not make a distinction between any of them, those will be given their rewards, and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[153] The owners of the book demand from you that you should bring down a book on them, from the sky. They had demanded of Moses (something) greater than that, they said, "Show us God openly." Therefore due to their injustice, the thunder-bolt took (hold of) them. Then they took the calf ( for worship), after clear signs had come to them, but We pardoned(even) that and We gave Moses clear authority. of Moses (something) greater than that, they said, "Show us God openly." Therefore due to their injustice, the thunder-bolt took (hold of) them. Then they took the calf ( for worship), after clear signs had come to them, but We pardoned(even) that and We gave Moses clear authority

[154] And We raised the Mount Toor above them for their pledge and We said to them, "Enter the gate prostrating," and We (further) said to them, "Do not exceed the limits in (the matter of) the Sabbath," and thus We took from them a firm pledge

[155] (We punished them) due to their breaking their pledge and their not believing in the signs of God and their killing the prophets without having the right to do so and their saying, "Our hearts are coverings," No, God has set a seal upon them due to their disbelief, therefore they do not believe except a few (of them)

[156] And (We punished them) due to their disbelief, and due to the great false charge on mary in their speech

[157] and (due to) their saying, "We killed Messiah, Jesus the Son of Mary, messenger of God." And they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but for them, he (the one crucified) was made to resemble (Jesus), and those who differ in it are certainly in a doubt about it. They do not have any knowledge of it, they follow nothing but conjecture and they certainly did not kill him

[158] No ! God raised him towards Himself and God is Mighty, Wise

[159] And there is not a single person from among the owners of the book but he will definitely believe in him before his death, and on the day of resurrection he will be a witness on them

[160] Because of the injustice of the Jews, We made unlawful on them the good (things of their liking) which were lawful for them (earlier) and because of their turning away many (people) from the way of God

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

[162] But those of them who are sound in knowledge and the believers believe in that which has been sent down to you and that which was sent down before you, and those who establish worship (salat) and give the charity (zakat) and the believers in God and the period hereafter, We will give (all of) them a great reward

[163] We communicated to you as We communicated to Noah and the prophets after him; and We communicated to Abraham, and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes and Jesus and Job and Jonah and Aaron and Solomon and We gave David a scripture (Psalms)

[164] and messengers about whom We did mention to you earlier and messengers about whom We did not mention to you, and God spoke to Moses speaking (to him directly)

[165] messengers, conveyers of good news and warners, that there should not be any plea for mankind against God (of not having been informed of the right path) after (receiving the message of) the messengers, and God is Mighty, Wise

[166] But God bears witness regarding that which He sent down to you, (that) He sent it down with His knowledge and the angels (too) bear witness and God is sufficient as a Witness

[167] Those who do not believe and turn away (people) from the way of God, have certainly erred, going far astray

[168] God will certainly not forgive those who do not believe and are unjust, nor will He guide them to (any) road

[169] except the road of hell, they will stay in it for ever and that is easy for God

[170] O mankind ! the messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, therefore believe (in him, that will be) better for you, and if you do not believe then (know that) whatever is in the skies and the earth, is certainly God's, and God is Knowing, Wise

[171] O owners of the book ! do not commit excesses in your religion, and do not say about God (anything) other than the truth. The Messiah, Jesus the Son of Mary, was only a messenger of God and His word which He communicated to mary and a spirit from Him, so believe in God and His messengers and do not say, "Three," it will be better for you (if) you stop (saying it). God is only One God (and not one of the three as Christians claim). It is far from His Glory that He should have a son for Himself. Whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth is His and God is sufficient as a Trustee

[172] The Messiah does not disdain to be a servant of God nor the angels who are near (God). And whoever disdains His service and considers himself great, He will gather all of them towards Himself

[173] Then as for those who believe and do righteous works, He will give them their rewards in full and will increase for them (the reward by giving more) from His grace. And as for those who disdain and consider themselves great, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves any guardian or helper besides God

[174] O mankind ! proof from your Lord has come to you and We have sent down to you a clear light

[175] So as for those who believe in God and hold fast to Him, He will make them enter into mercy from Him and grace, and He will guide them towards Him on the straight path

[176] They ask you for a legal decision, say, "God gives you a decision concerning the person who has neither parents nor children: If a man dies (and) he has no child, but has a sister, she shall have half of what he leaves, and he shall be her heir if she has no child; but if there be two (sisters) they shall have two thirds of what he leaves, and if there are brothers and sisters, then for the male is a share equal to two females. God makes (things) clear for you so that you should not commit a mistake, and God is the Knower of everything

[1] O you who believe ! fulfill your obligations. Lawful for you are herbivorous cattle except those read to you. Hunting is unlawful for you while you are in the pilgrim’s dress. God certainly orders that which He intends

[2] O you who believe ! do not violate the sanctity of the symbols of God nor the sacred month nor the offerings nor the victims with garlands nor those resorting to the Sacred House seeking the grace and pleasure of their Lord. And when you have removed your pilgrim dress (and are free from the obligations of the pilgrimage) then (you may) hunt. And do not let the hatred of a people who turned you away from the Sacred Mosque (earlier), incite you to exceed the limits. And help one another in righteousness and guarding (against evil) but do not help one another in sin and transgression and fear God, God is certainly severe in requiting (evil)

[3] Forbidden to you as food are :-that which dies of itself and blood and flesh of swine and that on which any other name than that of God has been invoked and that killed by strangling and that beaten to death and that killed by a fall and that killed by being smitten by a horn and that which wild beasts have eaten except that you purify it (by properly slaughtering it in Islamic manner, while it is still alive) and that which is sacrificed on stones (before and for idols) and that you seek division with arrows (is also forbidden), that is transgression. "This day, those who do not believe have lost hope, (due to the success) of your religion, therefore do not fear them but fear Me. This day I have perfected your religion for you and completed My favour on you and I have chosen 'Al Islam' as the religion for you *." But (if) anyone is compelled by hunger (to eat something for that which is forbidden) without inclining towards sin, then God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[4] They ask you what is lawful for them, say, "Lawful to you are good things and that which you have taught your trained hunting animals (to catch for you), teaching them from that which God has taught you, so eat from that which they catch for you and mention the name of God on it, and fear God, God is certainly Quick at (settling) the account

[5] They ask you what is lawful for them, say, "Lawful to you are good things and that which you have taught your trained hunting animals (to catch for you), teaching them from that which God has taught you, so eat from that which they catch for you and mention the name of God on it, and fear God, God is certainly Quick at (settling) the account 5|5|This day, lawful to you are good things, and the food of those who have been given the book is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them, and the chaste from the believing women and the chaste from those who have been given the book before you (are lawful to you for marriage), when you give them their dowries, being chaste, not fornicators, and not for taking them as girl friends; and one who rejects belief, then indeed this deeds are fruitless and in the hereafter he will be among he losers

[6] O you who believe ! when you rise up for worship (salat), then wash your faces and your hands upto the elbows and wipe your heads and (wash) your feet upto the ankles and if you have not taken a bath after sexual intercourse (or passing out of semen during sleep etc.) then clean (your whole body by taking bath). And if you are on a journey or one of you comes from the toilet or you have touched women, then, (under the above circumstances) if you do not find water, or if you are sick, then take clean dust and wipe your faces and your hands with it. God does not intend to put any difficulty on you, but He intends to clean you that He may complete His favour on you so that you may be grateful

[7] And remember the favour of God on you and your pledge with which He has bound you, when you said, "We hear and we obey," and fear God, God is certainly the Knower of that which is in the bosoms

[8] O you who believe! be establishers of witnesses with justice for (the sake of) God. And do not let the hatred of a people incite you not to act justly. Do justice, that is nearer to guarding (against evil), and fear God, God is certainly informed of what you do

[9] God has promised for those who believe and do righteous works, protective forgiveness and a great reward

[10] And those who do not believe and deny Our signs, those are the inhabitants of hell

[11] O you who believe ! remember the favour of God on you, when people planned to stretch their hands towards you but He held back their hands from you, and fear God, and let the believers put their trust in God

[12] And God had indeed taken a pledge from the children of Israel. And We had raised among them twelve chieftains and God had said, "I am with you if you establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and believe in My messengers and assist them and loan to God a good loan, (then) I will definitely remove from you (the effect of) your evils and I will definitely make you enter the gardens beneath which rivers flow, so whoever among you does not believe after this, he has indeed gone astray (from the) balanced way

[13] So because of their breaking their pledge, We cursed them and made their hearts hard. They alter the words from their (proper) places (in the book) and forget a part of that which they were reminded with, and you will not cease to discover betrayal of trust on their part except (from) a few of them, so pardon them and overlook, God certainly loves the doers of good

[14] And from those who say, "We are Christians," We had taken a pledge from them (too), but they forgot a part of that which they were reminded with, therefore We excited enemity and hatred among them till the day of resurrection, and God will inform them about that which they did

[15] O owners of the book ! Our messenger has come to you making clear to you much of that which you used to hide from the book and passing over (or exempting) much. There has indeed come to you a light and a clear book from God. come to you a light and a clear book from God

[16] God guides through it, him who follows His pleasure, to the ways of peace, and brings them out from darkness into light by His order and He guides them to the straight path

[17] They have indeed not believed who say, "God is certainly the Messiah, the Son of Mary." Say, "Then who has power against God in anything, if He intends to destroy the Messiah, the Son of Mary and his mother and whoever is on the earth, all together?" And the kingdom of the skies and the earth and (all) that is between them is God's. He creates that which He wills and God has power over everything

[18] The Jews and the Christians say, "We are sons of God and His loved ones." Say, "Then why does He punish you for your sins? No ! you are but human beings from among those whom He created. He protectively forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills. And the kingdom of the skies and the earth and (all) that is between them is God's and towards Him is the (final) destination

[19] O owners of the book ! Our messenger has come to you (for) making (things) clear to you, after an interval (in the coming) of messengers, lest you say, "There did not come to us a conveyer of good news or a warner." So there has come to you a conveyer of good news and a warner, and God has power over everything

[20] And when Moses said to his people, "O my people ! remember the favour of God upon you when He appointed among you prophets and He made you kings and gave you that which He did not give to anyone (else) in the worlds

[21] O my people ! enter the holy land which God has prescribed for you and do not turn on your backs, (and if you do so) then you will turn back as losers

[22] They said, "O Moses ! there are people therein who are exceedingly strong, and we will not enter it till they go out from it, but if they go out from it then we will enter

[23] Two men, from among those who feared (God) and whom God had favoured, said, "Enter upon them through the gate, so when you enter it then you will be victorious, and put your trust in God if you are believers

[24] They said, "O Moses ! we will never enter it while they are in it, so you and your Lord go and fight, we will certainly sit here

[25] He said, "My Lord ! I do not have control except on myself and my brother, so effect separation between us and the transgressing people

[26] He said, "So the (land) will be forbidden to them for forty years, they will wander in the earth, so do not grieve for the transgressing people

[27] And recite to them the true story of the two sons of Adam, when they both offered an offering, but it was accepted from one of them and was not accepted from the other (who) said, "I will definitely kill you." (The other) said, "God accepts only from those who guard (against evil)

[28] if you stretch your hand towards me to kill me I will not stretch my hand towards you to kill you, I fear God the Lord of the worlds

[29] I intend that you should bear my sin as well as your own sin so that you should be among the inhabitants of hell and that is the reward of the unjust

[30] So his soul willed for him, the murder of his brother, he thus killed him and thereby became one of the losers

[31] Then God sent a crow scratching the earth to show him how to hide his brother's dead body. He said, "Sorrowful is my state, was I unable to be equal even to this crow so as to hide the dead body of my brother?" He thus became one of those who regret

[32] For that reason, We prescribed for the children of Israel that whoever kills anyone without (it being a killing of the murderer of) someone, or due to corruption in the earth, then it will be as if he killed all human beings; and whoever saves a life then it will be as if he saved the lives of all human beings. And Our messengers had come to them with clear proofs, then even after that many of them are committers of excesses in the earth

[33] Indeed, the penalty for those who wage war against God and His Messenger and spread terrorism in the land is death, crucifixion, cutting off their hands and feet on opposite sides, or exile from the land. This ˹penalty˺ is a disgrace for them in this world, and they will suffer a tremendous punishment in the Hereafter

[34] except those who repent before you overpower them*, so know that God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[35] O you who believe ! fear God and seek the means of approach to Him and strive in His way so as to be successful

[36] As for those who do not believe, even if all that is in the earth were theirs and the like of it with it(Double), to give as ransom for the punishment on the day of resurrection, it will certainly not be accepted from them and for them there will be a painful punishment

[37] They will intend to come out of the fire but they will not be able to come out of it and for them there will be a lasting punishment

[38] And the male thief and the female thief, cut off their hands, a reward for that which they earned, an exemplary punishment from God, and God is Mighty, Wise

[39] But whoever repents after his injustice and amends, then God will turn to him (mercifully), God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[40] Do you not know that God's is the kingdom of the skies and the earth, He punishes whom He wills and He protectively forgives whom He wills, and God has power over everything

[41] O messenger ! do not let those persons grieve you, who rush towards disbelief from among those who say with their mouths, "We believe," but their hearts do not believe and from those who are Jews, listeners of falsehood, listeners on behalf of other people who have not come to you, they alter the words after (knowing) their proper places, saying, "If you are given this then take it and if you are not given this then be cautious." And for him, whose trial God intends, you will never have any power for him against God, those are the persons for whom God does not intend to clean their hearts. For them there is disgrace in the world and there is a great punishment for them in the hereafter

[42] Listeners of falsehood, eaters of the forbidden (things), so if they come to you then judge between them or keep away from them, and if you keep away from them, they can never harm you in any way, and if you judge, then judge between them with justice, God certainly loves those who are just

[43] And how do they make you a judge when they have the Torah with them, in which is the judgment of God? Then they will turn back even after that (i.e. after your judgment), and they are not with the believers

[44] We had sent down the Torah, in it was guidance and light, the prophets who had submitted, had based their judgment on it for (judging) those who were Jews, (and so did) the rabbis and the priests, because they were required to guard the book (law) of God and they were witnesses over it. So do not fear human beings but fear Me and do not sell My signs for a small price, and whoever does not base his judgment on that which God has sent down (as Divine communication), then those are the disbelievers

[45] And We had prescribed for them therein that: The life for the life, and the eye for the eye, and the nose for the nose, and the ear for the ear, and the tooth for the tooth, and for the wounds retaliation, but whoever forgoes it as charity (by not retaliating) then that (forgoing of his) will wipe off (the effect) of his (evil). And whoever does not judge by that which God has sent down, then those are the unjust. wipe off (the effect) of his (evil). And whoever does not judge by that which God has sent down, then those are the unjust

[46] And We caused Jesus, the Son of Mary, to follow in their (the earlier prophets) footsteps, confirming that which was before him of the Torah and We gave him the Gospel, in itwas guidance and light, and a confirmation of that which was before it of the Torah and a guidance and an admonition for those who guard (against evil)

[47] And the owners of the Gospel should judge by that which God has sent down in it, and whoever does not judge by that which God has sent down, then those are the transgressors

[48] And We have sent down to you the book (Quran) containing the truth, a confirmation of what was before it of the book (Divine Law) and a guardian over it (earlier Divine Law), so judge between them by that which God has sent down and do not follow their desires (turning away) from the truth which has come to you. For everyone of you We have appointed a law and a way (to follow the law). And had God willed He would have made you a single community, but (He did not do so) to test you through that which He has given you, so compete in good deeds. Towards God is your return, of all (of you), then He will inform you about that in which you used to differ

[49] And (We repeat) that (you should) judge between them by that which God has sent down, and (that you should) not follow their desires, and be cautious of them lest they turn you away from part of that which God has sent down to you. Then if they turn back, then know that God intends to afflict them on account of some of their sins, and many of the human beings are certainly transgressors

[50] Then, do they seek the judgment of ignorance? And for a people who have certainty, who is better than God in judgment

[51] O believers! Take neither Jews nor Christians as guardians—they are guardians of each other. Whoever does so will be counted as one of them. Surely God does not guide the wrongdoing people

[52] So you see those in whose hearts is a disease, hastening towards them (for friendship) saying, "We fear lest a change of fortune should befall us." But perhaps God will bestow (you) with victory or (send some other) commandment from His presence, then they will become regretters over that which they had hidden in their souls (minds)

[53] And those who believe will say, "Are these the persons who swore by God, being strong in their oaths, that they were with you?" Their deeds have become fruitless therefore they have become losers

[54] O you who believe ! If anyone among you turns back from his religion (Islam), then God will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty over the disbelievers, striving in the way of God and not fearing the blame of anyone who blames. That is the grace of God, He gives it to whom He wills, and God is Omnipresent (Ample giving), Knowing

[55] Your friends are only God and His messenger and those who believe, those who establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and they bow down

[56] And whoever turns (for friendship) to God and His messenger and those who believe, then (the members of this) team of God, they are certainly the victors

[57] O you who believe ! do not take as friends those who take your religion as mockery and sport, from among those who were given the book before you and the disbelievers; and fear God if you are believers

[58] And when you call for worship (salat), they take it as a mockery and sport, that is because they are a people who do not have sense

[59] Say, "O owners of the book ! do you hate us (for anything) else than that we believe in God and that which is sent down to us and that which was sent down before?" And that, "Most of you are transgressors

[60] Say, "Shall I inform you of (something) worse than that in reward from God? (The cases of: him) whom God cursed and with whom He was angry and (those) from among whom He made apes and swine, and who served false deities, those are worse in position and far away from the balanced way

[61] And when they come to you they say, "We believe," whereas they had entered with disbelief (in their hearts) and they indeed went out with it, and God knows best that which they hide

[62] And you see many of them hastening towards sin and transgression and eating the forbidden, evil is that which they do

[63] Why do the rabbis and the priests not forbid them from their sinful speech and their eating the forbidden. Evil is the work which they do

[64] The Jews say, "God's hand is tied up." Their hands be tied up and they be cursed because of what they say. No ! both His hands are spread out, He spends as He wills. And that which is sent down to you from your Lord will definitely increase rebellion and disbelief in many of them. And We have put enemity and hatred among them till the day of resurrection. Whenever they kindle a fire for war God extinguishes it and they strive for corruption in the earth and God does not like those who are corrupt

[65] And had the owners of the book believed and guarded (against evil), We would have wiped off from them (the effect of) their evils and We would have made them enter gardens of bliss

[66] And had they established the Torah and the Gospel and that which is sent down to them from their Lord, they would have eaten from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them is a community which is moderate but many of them, evil is that which they do

[67] O messenger ! convey (the message) which is sent down to you from your Lord, and if you do not do it, then you have not conveyed His message. And God will protect you from mankind, God certainly does not guide a people who are disbelievers

[68] Say, "O owners of the book ! you are on nothing till you establish the Torah and the Gospel and that which is sent down to you from your Lord." And that which is sent down to you from your Lord will definitely increase rebellion and disbelief in many of them, therefore, do not grieve over a people who are disbelievers

[69] Those who believe and those who are Jews and the Sabaeans and the Christians, whoever believes in God and the period hereafter and does righteous work, then certainly, there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[70] We had indeed taken a pledge from the children of Israel and We had sent messengers to them. Whenever there came to them a messenger with that which their souls did not desire, some (of the messengers) they denied while others they killed

[71] And they thought that there will be no affliction, therefore they became blind and deaf, then God turned to them (mercifully) but again many of them became blind and deaf, and God is a Seer of what they do

[72] hey have indeed not believed who say, "God is certainly the Messiah, the Son of Mary." Whereas the Messiah had said, "O children of Israel ! serve God, my Lord and your Lord, whoever associates partners with God, then God has forbidden to him the garden and his settling place will be the fire, and there will be no helpers for the unjust

[73] They have indeed not believed who say, "God is certainly the third of the three," whereas there is no (other) god except the One God, and if they do not desist from what they say, a painful punishment will fall on those of them who do not believe

[74] Then why do they not turn to God (in repentance) and seek His protective forgiveness when God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[75] The Messiah, the Son of Mary, was but a messenger, messengers have indeed passed before him, and his mother was a truthful woman, they both used to eat food, see how We make the signs clear for them, then see how they are turned away (from the truth)

[76] Say, "Do you serve, besides God, something which has no power to harm or benefit you, while God is Hearing, Knowing

[77] Say, "O owners of the book ! do not commit excesses in your religion without having the right to do so, and do not follow the desires of the people who went astray before (you) and led many (others) astray and went astray from the balanced way

[78] Those who did not believe from among the children of Israel were cursed by the tongue of David and Jesus, the Son of Mary. That was because they disobeyed and they exceeded the limits

[79] They did not forbid one another from (things) not recognised (as good) which they used to do, evil was that which they used to do

[80] You see many of them turning (in friendship) towards those who do not believe, evil is that which their souls have sent forth for them, (because of ) that God is displeased with them and they will stay in the punishment

[81] And had they believed in God and the prophet and that which is sent down to him, they would not have taken them as friends, but many among them are transgressors

[82] You will definitely find the strongest in enemity among human beings, to those who believe, (to be) the Jews and those who are polytheists; and you will definitely find the nearest in love to those who believe, (to be ) those who say, "We are Christians," that is because, among them are priests and monks and they do not consider themselves great

[83] And when they hear that which is sent down to the messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of their recognition of the truth. They say, "Our Lord ! we believe, so write us down with those who bear witness

[84] And what (reason) do we have that we should not believe in God and in the truth that has come to us? And we hope that our Lord will make us enter with the righteous people

[85] So God rewarded them, for that which they said, (with) gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein, and that is the reward of the doers of good

[86] And those who do not believe and deny Our signs, they are the inhabitants of hell

[87] O you who believe ! do not make unlawful, the good things which God has made lawful for you and do not exceed the limits, God certainly does not like those who exceed the limits

[88] And eat from lawful good things which God has provided for you, and fear God in Whom you are believers

[89] God will not catch you for that which is vain (unintentional) in your oaths, but He will catch you for the oaths with which you are earnestly tied up. Then for its expiation (so as to wipe off the ill effect of breaking such deliberate oaths you should) feed ten poor persons with the normal food with which you feed your own people or clothe them or set free a slave, but whoever does not find (the means to do any of the above three) then he should fast for three days. That is for the expiation of your oaths when you have sworn, but guard your oaths. Thus God makes clear to you His signs that you may be grateful

[90] O you who believe ! intoxicants and games of chance and stones (set up around Kaaba for sacrificing animals, idols) and divining arrows * are only an uncleanliness from the devil's work, so avoid it that you may be successful

[91] The only intention of the devil is to cause enemity and hatred to befall among you through intoxicants and games of chance, and to turn you away from God's remembrance and worship (salat). Will you then desist

[92] And obey God and obey the messenger and be cautious, then if you turn away, know that (the duty incumbent) on Our messenger is only clear conveyance (of the message)

[93] There is no sin on those who believe and do righteous works in what they ate (in ignorance), when they (later) restrained (themselves from prohibited food) and believed and did righteous works, then restrained (themselves from evil) and again believed, then restrained (themselves from evil) and did good works and God loves the doers of good

[94] O you who believe ! God will definitely test you some what in respect of the game * which your hands and your spears can reach, that God may know (mark out) him who fears Him without having seen Him; so whoever exceeds the limits after that, then for him there is a painful punishment

[95] O you who believe ! do not kill the game while you are in the pilgrim's dress, and whoever among you kills it intentionally, then the compensation (as fine for it) the like of what he killed of the cattle, decided by two just persons from among you, to be brought to Kaaba as an offering; or the expiation (of it) is the feeding of the poor or the equivalent of that is fasting, that he may taste the evil consequence of his affair (of disobedience). God has pardoned that which was done in the past but whoever returns (to it), God will inflict retribution on him, and God is Mighty, Inflicter of retribution

[96] Lawful to you is the game of the sea and its eating, a provision for you and for the travelers, and unlawful to you is the game of land as long as you are in the pilgrim's dress, and fear God towards Whom you will be gathered

[97] God has made the Kaaba, the Sacred House, an establishment for human beings, and (also) the sacred month and the offerings and the victims with garlands, that is so, that you may know that God knows whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth and that God is the Knower of everything (Omniscient). nd the offerings and the victims with garlands, that is so, that you may know that God knows whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth and that God is the Knower of everything (Omniscient)

[98] Know that God is severe in requiting (evil) and (also) that God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[99] Nothing (is incumbent) on the messenger except the conveyance (of the message) and God knows that which you expose and that which you hide

[100] Say, "The bad and the good are not equal even though the abundance of bad may make you wonder, then fear God, O men of understanding ! that you may be successful

[101] O you who believe ! do not ask about things which if made known to you, would trouble you, and if you ask about them while the Quran is being sent down (then) they will be made known to you, God pardoned you for this and God is Protectively Forgiving, Clement

[102] People before you indeed asked (questions), then became disbelievers due to it (probably by not following the answers given to them)

[103] God has not appointed the making of Bahira (a slit-ear she camel), or a Saibah (a she camel let loose for free pasture), or a Wasilah (idol sacrifice for twin births in animals), or a Hami (stallion camel freed from work), but those who do not believe forge a lie against God and the majority of them does not understand

[104] And when it is said to them, "Come to that which God has sent down and to the messenger," they say, "That on which we found our fathers is enough for us." What ! even if their fathers had no knowledge of anything and were not guided

[105] O you who believe ! on you (is the responsibility of) yourselves. He who has gone astray cannot harm you when you are guided; you will all return to God, then He will inform you of what you did

[106] O you who believe ! when death approaches one of you, let there be witnesses between you at the time of making bequest, two just men from among you or two others from other than you, if you are journeying in the earth and the calamity of death befalls you, then detain the two (witnesses) after the worship (salat), if you doubt (their honesty) then let them swear by God (saying), "We will not sell (the testimony) for (any) price, though there be a relative (involved in the benefit) and we will not hide the evidence of God, in that case we will be among the sinners

[107] But if it becomes known that both of the (witnesses) have been guilty of sin, then two others (nearest in relationship) should stand in their place from among those who have claim against the (earlier witnesses, that they were wrong), then swear by God, "Our testimony is truer than their testimony and we have not exceeded the limits, in which case we will be of those who are unjust

[108] (If this procedure is followed) it is more likely that they (first set of two witnesses) will come out with evidence as it really appears to be, or (else) they will fear that other oaths will be taken after their oaths; and fear God and listen, and God does not guide a people who are transgressors

[109] The day God will gather the messengers then say, "What was the response you got?" They will say, "We have no knowledge, You are certainly the Great Knower of unseen things

[110] When God will say, "O Jesus, the Son of Mary ! remember My favour on you and on your mother, when I strengthened you with the holy spirit you were made to speak to people in the cradle (childhood) and in old age, and when I taught you the book and the wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel, and when you proportioned from the clay a form like that of a bird by My permission then you breathed in it so it became a bird by My permission, and you healed the blind by birth and the leper by My permission, and when you brought out the dead by My permission, and when I withheld the children of Israel from (harming) you when you came to them with clear proofs, then those who did not believe from among them said: This is nothing but clear magic

[111] And when I communicated to the disciples that they should believe in Me and My messenger, they said, "We believe and you bear witness that we submit (as Muslims)

[112] When the disciples said, "O Jesus, the Son of Mary ! is your Lord able to send down to us a table (set with food), from the sky?" He said, "Fear God if you are believers

[113] They said, "We intend to eat from it and satisfy our hearts and know that you have indeed told us the truth, and that we may be witnesses over that

[114] Jesus, the Son of Mary said, "O God ! our Lord, send down on us a table (set with food), from the sky, that it may be a feast for us, for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You, and provide us (with sustenance) and You are the Best of the providers

[115] God said, "I will send it down to you, then whoever does not believe from among you, (even) after that, I will punish him with a punishment with which I will not punish anyone in the worlds

[116] And when God will say, "O Jesus, the Son of Mary ! did you say to mankind: Take me and my mother as two gods, besides God?" He will say, "Glory be to You. It does not befit me that I should say something for which I have no right (to say). Had I said it then You would have indeed known it, You know that which is in my soul (mind/heart), whereas I do not know that which is in your Soul (Mind/Heart). You are certainly a Great Knower of the unseen things

[117] did not say to them anything except that which You commanded me to (say), that : Serve God my Lord and your Lord, and I was a witness over them as long as I was among them, then when You took me back, You were Vigilant over them and You are a Witness over everything

[118] If You punish them they are Your servants and if You protectively forgive them, then You are certainly the Mighty, the Wise

[119] God will say, "This is a day when their truth will benefit the truthful, for them are gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein for ever," God will be pleased with them and they will be pleased with Him, that's the great achievement

[120] God's is the kingdom of the skies and the earth and that which is in them and He has power over everything

[1] Praise is due only for God, Who created the skies and the earth and made the darkness and the light, (even) then those who do not believe equate others with their Lord

[2] He it is Who created you from clay then decreed a term and there is a term named with Him, (even) then you doubt

[3] And He is God in the skies and in the earth, He knows that which you hide and that which you manifest and He knows that which you earn

[4] And there did not come to them any sign from the signs of their Lord but they turned away from it

[5] Thus they denied the truth when it came to them, so the news of that which they mocked at, will come to them

[6] Did they not see, how many a generation We destroyed before them, whom We had established in the earth more firmly than We have established you, and on whom We had sent abundant rain (from) the sky and (thereby) made the rivers to flow beneath them? Then We destroyed them for their sins and We raised after them another generation. tion

[7] And had We sent down to you a writing on a page so that they could touch it with their hands (even then) those who did not believe would have said, “This is nothing but clear magic.”

[8] And they say ask "why has not an angel been sent down to him?" And had We sent down an angel, then the matter would have been decided (and) after that they would not have been allowed time (to amend)

[9] And had We made an angel (Our messenger), We would have made him a man (so that he could be seen and heard delivering the message) and (thus) We would have (further) confused them (in a matter) in which they are already confused

[10] And messengers before you were mocked at, so, that which they mocked at, surrounded those who mocked from among them

[11] Say, "Travel in the earth then see how the end of those who denied (the truth) was (brought about)

[12] Say, "Whose is (all) that is in the skies and the earth?" Say, "God's." He has prescribed mercy on Himself. He will definitely gather you on the day of resurrection, there is no doubt in it. Those who caused loss to themselves, they will not believe

[13] And His is that which dwells in the night and the day, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing

[14] Say, "Should I take (as) a guardian (someone) other than God, the Initiator of the creation of the skies and the earth, when He feeds(others) and is not fed (by others)?" Say, "I am commanded that I should be the first of those who submit, and you should not be of the polytheists

[15] Say, "I fear the punishment of the great day, if I disobey my Lord

[16] He from whom it is turned away on that day, (then God) has indeed shown (His) mercy to him, and that is a clear achievement

[17] And if God afflicts you with harm, then there is no one who can remove it but He, and if He gives you (something) good, then He has power over everything

[18] And He is Omnipotent (All Powerful) over His servants and He is the Wise, the Informed

[19] Say, "What thing is greater (as) witness?" Say, "God is Witness between me and you. And this Quran has been communicated to me, that with it, I should warn you and whomsoever it reaches. Do you really bear witness that there are other gods with God?" Say, "I do not bear witness." Say, "He is only One God, and I am free from that which you associate as partners (with God)

[20] Those to whom We have given the book, recognise him as they recognise their sons. Those who caused loss to themselves, they do not believe

[21] And who is more unjust than he who fabricates a lie against God or denies His signs, the unjust will not be successful

[22] And one day We will gather them all together, then We will say to those who associated partners (with Us), "Where are those whom you claimed (that they were Our) partners

[23] Then they will be tempted to do nothing but to say, "By God our Lord, we were not polytheists

[24] See how they will lie against themselves, and that which they had fabricated will go away from them

[25] And among them is he who seeks to hear you but We have put veils on their hearts lest they understand and in their ears is heaviness, and (even) if they see every sign they will not believe in it, to the point that, when they come to you they will dispute with you. Those who do not believe say, "These are nothing but stories of the ancient." it, to the point that, when they come to you they will dispute with you. Those who do not believe say, "These are nothing but stories of the ancient

[26] And they forbid (others) from it and (they themselves) go far away from it and they do not destroy anyone except themselves but they do not perceive

[27] And if you could only see them when they would be made to stand before the fire, then they would say, "We wish, we were sent back, (then) we will not deny the signs of our Lord and we will be of the believers

[28] No, that which they used to hide earlier will become manifest to them; and (even) if they are sent back they will return to that which they are forbidden and they are liars

[29] And they say, "There is nothing except our life of this world and we will not be raised (again to life)

[30] And if you could only see them when they would be made to stand before their Lord, He will say, "Is this not real?" They will say, "Why not, by our Lord (it is real)." He will say, "Then taste the punishment because you used to reject (the truth)

[31] They indeed have lost who deny their meeting with God, until when the hour of doom comes on them suddenly, (then) they say, "Alas ! our regrets on our neglecting it." And they will bear their burdens on their backs. Is not what they bear, an evil

[32] And the life of this world is nothing but sport and pastime, whereas the home of the hereafter is better for those who guard (against evil). Do you not then understand

[33] We indeed know that what they say grieves you, they do not deny you, but the unjust knowingly deny the signs of God

[34] And messengers before you were indeed denied but they were patient on being denied and on being annoyed, until Our help came to them. And there is none to change the words of God; and the news of the messengers has come to you

[35] And if their keeping away (from your message) is a great (disappointment) for you, then if you can, seek a tunnel in the earth or a ladder (to ascend) into the sky, then come to them with a sign (miracle, still they will not believe). And had God willed, He would have gathered all of them on guidance, so do not be of those who are ignorant

[36] Only those will respond, who listen. And the dead, God will raise them up, then to Him they will be returned

[37] And they say, "Why has not a sign (miracle) been sent down on him from his Lord?" Say, "God certainly has the power to send down a sign but the majority of them does not know

[38] And there is not an animal in the earth nor a bird that flies on its two wings but they are communities (species) like that of yours, We have not neglected anything in the book, then they will be gathered towards their Lord

[39] And those who deny Our signs are deaf and dumb in darknesses. Whom God wills, He sends him astray, and whom He wills, He puts him on the straight path

[40] Say, "Have you considered, if the punishment of God comes upon you or the hour of doom comes upon you, (then) will you pray (for help) to someone other than God, if you are truthful

[41] No ! you will pray to Him alone, then He will remove that for which you prayed to Him, if He wills, and you will forget those whom you used to associate as partners (with God)

[42] And We had sent (messengers) to communities before you, then We afflicted them with distress and harm that they might humble themselves

[43] Then why did they not humble themselves, when distress from Us came to them? On the contrary, their hearts hardened and the devil made fair seeming to them, that which they did

[44] So when they forgot that with which they were admonished, We opened for them the gates of everything, until, while they were rejoicing in that which was given to them, We suddenly caught them, so then they were in utter despair

[45] So the root of the people who were unjust was cut off. And praise is due only for God, the Lord of the worlds

[46] Say, "Have you considered, if God were to take away your hearing and your sight and set a seal on your hearts, who is the god other than God who could bring them (back) to you?" See how We repeat the signs (for their understanding), even then they turn away

[47] Say, "Have you considered, if the punishment of God comes to you suddenly or openly, will anyone else be destroyed except the unjust people

[48] And We do not send the messengers except as conveyers of good news and warners, so whoever believes and does righteous works, then there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[49] And those who deny Our signs, the punishment will afflict them because they used to transgress

[50] Say, "I do not say to you that with me are treasures of God nor that I know the unseen, and I do not say to you that I am an angel. I do not follow anything except that which is communicated to me." Say, "Are the blind and the seeing equal, then why do you not reflect

[51] And warn through the (Quran) those who fear that they will be gathered towards their Lord, there will be no guardian for them besides Him and there will be no mediator, that they may guard (themselves against evil)

[52] And do not drive away those who pray to their Lord in the morning and the evening intending (to seek) His Attention, you are not accountable for them in anything and they are not accountable for you in anything, so that (by) your driving them away you become (one) of the unjust

[53] And thus do We test some of them through others, so that they say, "Are these the persons upon whom God has showered His favour from among us?" Is not God the Best Knower of those who are grateful

[54] And when those who believe in Our signs come to you, then say (to them), "Peace be on you, your Lord has prescribed mercy on Himself, so if anyone of you did evil in ignorance then repented after that and amended, then He is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[55] And thus do We explain the signs that the way of the criminals may become clear

[56] Say, "I am forbidden to serve, those whom you pray to, besides God," Say, "I will not follow your desires, (and in case I did) then indeed I would go astray and I would not be of those who are guided

[57] Say, "I am on a clear proof from my Lord, whereas you deny it. (The punishment) which you want to be hastened is not with me, the decision (to bring it about) is with none but God. He narrates the truth and He is the Best of judges

[58] Say, "Had (the punishment) which you want to be hastened been with me, then the affair between me and you would have been decided, and God knows best those who are unjust

[59] And with Him are the keys of the unseen, no one knows it but He. And He knows that which is in the land and the sea, and there does not fall a leaf but He knows it, nor a grain in the darkness of the earth, nor anything wet nor dry, but it is (recorded) in a clear record

[60] And He it is Who takes you back at night (by taking away your consciousness during your sleep) and He knows how you keep yourselves busy during the day, then He raises you up therein (day, by returning your consciousness) that you may fulfill the appointed term, then towards Him is your return, then He will inform you of that which you used to do

[61] And He is Omnipotent (All Powerful) over His servants. And protectors are sent over you by Him (and they protect you), until when death comes to one of you, Our messengers take him back (cause him to die) and they do not neglect

[62] Then they are returned to God their Real Guardian. Beware ! His is the judgment, and He is the Swiftest in (settling) the account

[63] Say, "Who delivers you from the darkness (distresses) of the land and the sea (when) you pray to Him humbly and in secret, (saying): If He delivers us from this we will definitely be of those who are grateful

[64] Say, "God delivers you from it and from every distress, then (even after that) you associate partners with Him

[65] Say, "He is able to let loose on you punishment from above you or from beneath your feet or put you under the banners of (rival) parties and (thereby) make some of you taste the violence of others (as in communal riots or wars)." See how We repeat the signs that they may understand

[66] And your people have denied it though it is the truth, say, "I am not a trustee over you

[67] For every news there is a (fixed) place/time, and you will come to know

[68] And when you see those who involve (themselves) in (vain talk) about Our signs then keep away from them until they involve (themselves) in some other issue, and if the devil causes you to forget, then do not sit with the unjust people after remembering it

[69] And those who guard (against evil) are not accountable for them in anything, but (this is only) a reminder that they may be careful

[70] And leave alone those who take their religion as sport and pastime and those whom the life of this world has deceived, but remind through it lest a soul be destroyed due to what it earned. There will be no guardian for it besides God and there will be no mediator and if it (tries to) compensate with every compensation it will not be accepted from it. Those are the persons who will be destroyed due to what they earned, there will be a drink of boiling water and a painful punishment for them because they did not believe

[71] Say, "Shall we pray to (something), besides God, that neither profits us nor harms us, and shall we turn back on our heels, after God has guided us, like him whom the devils have made to wander in the earth in a confused (state), while his companions call him towards guidance, "Come to us?" Say, "God's guidance is certainly the guidance, and we are commanded that we should submit to the Lord of the worlds

[72] and to establish worship (salat) and to fear Him; and He it is to Whom you will be gathered

[73] And He it is Who created the skies and the earth in reality. And the day He says, "Be," so it is. His word is the truth and His will be the authority the day it will be blown into the trumpet (or structure of the universe) . Knower of the unseen and the seen and He is the Wise, the Informed

[74] And when Abraham said to his father Azar, "Do you take idols as gods? I certainly see you and your people in clear error

[75] And thus We showed to Abraham, the kingdom of the skies and the earth that he might be of those who have certainty

[76] So when the night covered him he saw a planet*. He said, "This is my Lord," but when it set, he said, "I do not love those who set

[77] Then when he saw the moon rising, he said, "This is my Lord," then when it set, he said, "If my Lord does not guide me I will definitely be among the people who are astray

[78] Then when he saw the sun rising, he said, "This is my Lord, this is the greatest (of all I could see)," then when it set, he said, "O my people ! I am free from that which you associate as partners (with God)

[79] I turn my attention towards Him Who initiated the creation of the skies and the earth, being upright, and I am not of the polytheists

[80] And (when) his people argued with him, he said, "Do you argue with me about God Who has guided me, and I do not fear that which you associate as partners with Him, unless my Lord wills something. My Lord's knowledge extends over everything, will you not then be mindful

[81] And how should I fear that which you associate as partners (with God) when you do not fear to associate partners with God for which He has not sent down any authority on you, so which of the two parties has more right for security, if you know

[82] Those who believe and do not cover their belief with injustice, those are the persons for whom there is security and they are (rightly) guided

[83] And that was Our argument which We gave to Abraham against his people, We elevate the grades of whom We will. Your Lord is certainly Wise, Knowing

[84] And We granted him Isaac and Jacob, each did We guide, and earlier We had guided Noah and from his descendants David and Solomon and Job and Joseph and Moses and Aaron and thus do We reward those who do good

[85] and Zechariah and John and Jesus and Elijah, each one was of the righteous

[86] and Ishmael and Elisha and Jonah and Lot and each one (of them) We preferred over (all others in) the worlds

[87] and from among their forefathers and their descendants and their brothers, and We chose them and We guided them to the straight path

[88] That's the guidance of God, He guides thereby whom He wills of His servants, and if they associate partners (with God), all that they used to do would become fruitless for them

[89] Those were the persons to whom We gave the book (law) and the judgment and the prophet hood; but if these do not believe in it, then We have entrusted with it, a people who will not be disbelievers to it

[90] Those were the persons whom God guided, therefore follow (religion) according to their guidance. Say, "I do not ask you for any reward for it; it is nothing but a reminder for the worlds

[91] And they did not estimate God with the estimation due to Him when they said, "God did not send down anything on man." Say, "Who (then) sent down the book with which Moses had come, (in which there was) light and guidance for mankind, of which you have made (written) pages, (part of) which you manifest while you hide much, and (through which) you were taught that which you did not know, you and your forefathers?" Say, "God," then leave them sporting in their involvement (of vain talk)

[92] And this book (Quran too), We have sent down, (it is ) blessed, confirming those (Divine books) which were before it, that you may warn the mother of cities(Mecca) and those around it; and those who believe in the hereafter believe in it and they are guardians of their worship (salat)

[93] And who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against God or says, "Communication has come to me," when he has not been communicated with anything, and he who says, "I can (also) bring down the like of that which God has sent down." Could you but see when the unjust are engulfed in (the sufferings of) death and the angels stretch their hands (saying), "Bring out your souls. (This) day you will be rewarded with a shameful punishment because you used to speak about God (something) other than the truth, and you used to consider yourselves great with regard to (the acceptance) of His signs." about God (something) other than the truth, and you used to consider yourselves great with regard to (the acceptance) of His signs

[94] And now you have come to Us alone as We had created you the first time, and you have left behind your backs (all) that We bestowed upon you, and We do not see with you your mediators (about) whom you claimed that they would be partners in your (affairs), (all the ties) between you have been cut off and that which you used to claim (as dependable) has gone away from you

[95] (It is) certainly God Who splits the grain and the date-stone (seed). He brings out the living from the dead and He brings out the dead from the living. That is God, then how are you turned away (from the truth)

[96] Splitter of the day break, and He has made the night for rest and the sun and the moon for keeping an account (of time). That is the programme of the Mighty, the Knowing

[97] And He it is Who made for you the stars that you may guide yourselves by (using) them in the darknesses of the land and the sea. We have detailed the signs for a people who have knowledge

[98] And He it is Who has produced you from a single soul, then (appointed for you) a place/time for staying (life) and a place/time for departure (death). We have detailed the signs for a people who have understanding

[99] And He it is Who sends down water from the sky, then We bring out through it vegetation of every kind, then We bring out from it green (crop) from which We bring out grain piled up; and of the date palms, of the sheaths of it, come forth clusters of dates within reach; and gardens of grapes and olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar. Look at its fruit when they bear fruit and its ripening. In these there are certainly signs for a people who believe

[100] And they make the jinn partners of God, whereas He created them, and they falsely attribute to Him sons and daughters without (having any) knowledge, glory be to Him and Highly Exalted is He above what they describe (about Him). (having any) knowledge, glory be to Him and Highly Exalted is He above what they describe (about Him)

[101] Originator of the skies and the earth. How can He have a son when He has no consort? And He created everything and He is the Knower of everything

[102] That is God your Lord, there is no god except Him, Creator of everything, so serve Him, and He is the Trustee over everything

[103] Vision cannot comprehend Him, but He comprehends vision, and He is the Subtlety Informed

[104] Visual Proofs have come to you from your Lord, so whoever sees, then it is for (the good of) his own soul and whoever is blind then (the harm of it) is on him (alone), and I am not a protector over you

[105] And thus do We repeat the signs that they may say, "You have read," and that We may make it clear for a people who have knowledge

[106] Follow that which is communicated to you from your Lord, there is no god except Him and keep away from the polytheists

[107] And had God willed they would not have associated partners (with Him) and We have not made you a protector over them nor are you a trustee over them

[108] And do not abuse those whom they pray to, besides God, lest, exceeding the limits, they abuse (back) God unknowingly. Thus have We made fair seeming to every community, their deeds, then to their Lord will be their return and He will inform them of that which they used to do

[109] And they swear by God with their strong oaths, that if a sign comes to them they will definitely believe in it. Say, "Signs are only with God." And what will make you realize that (even) when the (sign) comes, they will not believe. elieve in it. Say, "Signs are only with God." And what will make you realize that (even) when the (sign) comes, they will not believe

[110] And We will turn their hearts and their eyes since they did not believe in it the first time, and We will leave them blindly wandering on in their rebellion

[111] And even if We had sent down angels to them, and the dead had spoken to them, and We had gathered for them every thing in front of them, (even then) they would not believe unless God wills it, and the majority of them is ignorant

[112] And thus We have made for every prophet an enemy, devils (from among the) human beings and the jinn, some (of them) communicating to others (through) decoratively deceptive language, and had your Lord willed they would not have done it, so leave alone, them and that which they forge

[113] so that the hearts of those who do not believe in the hereafter may incline to it, and that they may be pleased with it and that they may earn that which they are going to earn

[114] Shall I then seek (as) a judge (someone) other than God, when He it is Who has sent down the book (law) to you detailing (judgment)? And those to whom We gave the book know that it has been sent down from your Lord, (and it) contains the truth, so do not be of those who doubt (it)

[115] And perfected is the word of your Lord in truth and justice. None can change His words and He is the Hearing, the Knowing

[116] And if you obey most of those who are in the earth, they will send you astray from the way of God, they follow nothing but conjecture and they do nothing but lie

[117] Your Lord certainly knows best, him who goes astray from His way, and He knows best those who are guided

[118] So eat of that on which God's name has been mentioned if you are believers in His signs

[119] And why should you not eat of that on which God's name has been mentioned when He has explained to you what He has made unlawful for you, except that you become helpless by necessity to (eat) it? And certainly there are many who, without having (any) knowledge, lead (people) astray (only on the basis) of their desires, and your Lord certainly knows best those who exceed the limits

[120] And forsake sin (whether) open or secret, those who earn sin will certainly be rewarded for that which they used to earn

[121] And do not eat from that on which God's name has not been mentioned and that is certainly transgression. And the devils certainly communicate to their friends that they should dispute with you, and if you obey them then you will certainly become polytheists

[122] Is he who was dead, then We gave him life and made for him a light by which he walks among people, like him whose likeness is (like one) in darknesses from where there is no (way of) coming out? Thus, that which the disbelievers do, is made fair seeming to them

[123] And thus We have made in every city, (its) great ones its criminals that they may plan therein, and they do not plan but against their own souls but they do not perceive

[124] And when there comes to them a sign, they say, "We will never believe unless we are given the like of that which was given to the messengers of God (earlier). God knows best where He should place His message. Humiliation from God and severe punishment will befall those who are criminals, for that which they used to plan

[125] So, (for) whomsoever God intends that He should guide him, He opens his bosom for Islam, and (for) whomsoever He intends that He should leave him straying, He makes his bosom close and narrow as if he were ascending in the sky (when one gets suffocated due to lack of oxygen). Thus God lays uncleanliness on those who do not believe

[126] And this is the straight path of your Lord. We have detailed the signs for a people who are mindful

[127] For them there will be a home of peace with their Lord and He will be their Guardian because of that which they used to do

[128] And one day He will gather them all together, "O assembly of jinn ! you indeed sought many of the human beings." And their friends from among the human beings will say, "Our Lord ! some of us profited through others and we have reached our term which You termed for us." He will say, "The fire is your home, therein you will stay," except as God wills, your Lord is certainly Wise, Knowing

[129] And thus We make some of the unjust turn to others because of that which they used to earn

[130] O assembly of jinn and human beings ! did there not come to you messengers from among you, narrating to you My signs and warning you of the meeting of this day of yours?" They will say, "We bear witness against ourselves." And the life of this world deceived them and they will bear witness against themselves that they used to be disbelievers

[131] That is because your Lord does not destroy (any) city unjustly while its people are unaware (of the message)

[132] And for everyone are grades in accordance with that which they do and your Lord is not unaware of what they do

[133] And your Lord is Independent, Possessor of mercy, if He wills He can remove you and appoint whom He wills as successors after you, as He produced you from the descendants of other people

[134] That which you are promised will certainly come to pass and you cannot defeat (it)

[135] Say, "O my people ! work on whatever lines you choose to, I too am working, but you will come to know for whom (of us) will the home (of the hereafter) be the (good) end, the unjust will certainly not be successful

[136] And they set aside a portion for God from that which He has produced of tilth (crop) and cattle and say, "This is for God," with their assertion. "And this is for our partners." But that which is for their partners does not reach God and that which is for God reaches their partners. Evil is ( the way in ) which they judge

[137] And thus their partners have made fair seeming to many of the polytheists the killing of their children, that they may destroy them and that they may cause confusion for them (in) their religion, and had God willed they would not have done it. So leave alone, them and that which they forge

[138] And they say, "These are the cattle and tilth forbidden, none shall eat them except whom we will." Thus they assert. And (there are) cattle whose backs are made unlawful and cattle over which they do not mention the name of God, forging (a lie) against Him. He will requite them because of that which they used to forge

[139] And they say, "That which is in the wombs of these cattle is exclusively for our males and it is unlawful for our wives, but if it is born dead, then they are partners in it. He will reward them for their description, He is certainly Wise, Knowing

[140] They who have killed their children foolishly without knowledge are at a loss and (those who ) have made unlawful that which God has provided for them, forging (a lie) against God, they have gone astray and they are not guided

[141] And He it is Who produced gardens raised on structures of pillars (like vine yards) and not raised, and the date palms and the vegetation differing in the food (prepared from) them and the olive and the pomegranates similar and dissimilar. Eat of its fruit when it bears fruit and give the (charity) due thereof on the day of its harvest and do not be extravagant, He certainly does not like the extravagant. olive and the pomegranates similar and dissimilar. Eat of its fruit when it bears fruit and give the (charity) due thereof on the day of its harvest and do not be extravagant, He certainly does not like the extravagant

[142] And of the cattle some are for carrying burden and some for slaughter (food). Eat of that which God has provided for you and do not follow the footsteps of the devil, he is certainly your open enemy

[143] Eight pairs, two of sheep and two of goats, say, "Has He made unlawful the two males or the two females or that which the wombs of the two females contain? Inform me with knowledge if you are truthful

[144] And two of camels and two of cows, say, "Has He made unlawful the two males or the two females or that which the wombs of the two females contain? Or were you witnesses when God directed you with this?" So who is more unjust than him who forges a lie against God to mislead human beings without knowledge? God certainly does not guide the unjust people

[145] Say, "I do not find in that which is communicated to me, anything made unlawful for an eater to eat except that it be what has died of itself, or flowing blood, or flesh of swine, for that is certainly unclean; or exceeding the limits (by) invoking on the (food, the name of someone) other than God; but whoever is helplessly necessitated (to eat), neither desiring nor exceeding the limits, then your Lord is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[146] And on those who were Jews We had made unlawful every animal having claws, and of oxen and sheep We had made unlawful to them the fat of both, except that which adhered to their backs or the intestines or that mixed with the bone. We rewarded them with that because of their rebellion and We are certainly the Truthful

[147] So if they deny you, then say, "Your Lord is the Possessor of omnipresent mercy, but His punishment will not be turned away from people who are criminals

[148] Those who associate partners (with God) will say, "Had God willed we would not have associated partners (with God) nor our forefathers nor we would have made anything unlawful (by ourselves)." Thus did those before them deny, till they tasted Our punishment. Say, "Do you have any knowledge, then bring it out for us, you follow nothing but conjecture and you do nothing but lie

[149] Say, "Then God's is the argument (that makes one) reach (the final conclusion); so had He willed He would have guided all of you

[150] Say, "Come, bring your witnesses who should bear witness that God has made this unlawful." But if they bear witness, you do not bear witness with them, and do not follow the desires of those who deny Our signs and those who do not believe in the hereafter and make (others) equal to their Lord

[151] Say, "Come I will read to you that which your Lord has made unlawful for you: (It is unlawful) that you should associate any partner with Him. And (you) should be good to parents and you should not kill your children because of (the fear of) poverty, We provide for you and for them too, and (you) should not go near indecencies (both) those of them which are open and those which are secret and (you) should not kill a soul (anyone, the killing of) whom God has made unlawful except in the cause of justice. That He directs you with, that you may understand

[152] And you should not go near the wealth of the orphan, except in (a manner) that is best (having good intention), till the (orphan) reaches his (age of) maturity, and you should give back full measure and weight, with justice. We do not task a soul except to its capacity. And when you speak then (you) should be just, even if it be (against) a relative, and fulfill the agreement with God. That He directs you with, that you may be mindful

[153] And that, this is My path, straight, so follow it and do not follow other ways which will part you from His way. That He directs you with, that you may guard (against evil)

[154] Then We gave the book to Moses, complete for him who would do good, and an explanation of everything, and a guidance and mercy, that they may believe in the meeting with their Lord

[155] And this is a blessed book which We have sent down, so follow it and guard (against evil) that you may be dealt with mercifully

[156] lest you should say, that, "The book was sent down only to two parties before us and we were unaware of what they read

[157] or you should say, "Had the book been sent down to us we would have been better guided than them." So a clear proof has come to you from your Lord, with guidance and mercy. Then who is more unjust than he who denies the signs of God and turns away from them. We will reward, those who turn away from Our signs, with an evil punishment because they used to turn away

[158] Do they wait for anything else than that the angels should come to them or your Lord should come or some signs of your Lord should come. The day some signs of your Lord come, the believing of a soul (anyone, after seeing the signs on that day) will not profit him who neither believed earlier nor earned good through his belief. Say, "(All of you) wait, we too are certainly waiting

[159] Those who divide their religion and become sects, you have nothing to do with them in anything, their affair is only with God, later He will inform them of what they used to do

[160] Whoever comes with (one) good then (the reward) for him is ten (times) like it and whoever comes with (one) evil, he will be rewarded only with the like of it and they will not be dealt with unjustly

[161] Say, "My Lord has certainly guided me to the straight path ( leading to ) the established religion (consisting of ) the religious dictates of Abraham the upright, and he was not of the polytheists

[162] Say, "My worship (salat) and my sacrifice and my life and my death are for God, the Lord of the worlds

[163] He has no partner and this I am commanded, and I am the first of those who submit (as Muslims)

[164] Say, "Shall I seek a Lord other than God, when He is the Lord of everything? And every soul earns only against itself, and no bearer of a burden will bear the burden of another, then to your Lord will be your return, and He will inform you of that in which you differed

[165] And He it is Who made you successors of the earth, and raised the grades of some of you above others that He may test you through that which He has given you. Your Lord is certainly Quick in requiting while He is (also) Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[1] Alif Laam Miim Saad

[2] (This Quran is) a book sent down to you, so that through it you may warn (people), so let there be no difficulty in your heart on account of it, and it is reminder for the believers

[3] Follow that which is sent down to you from your Lord and do not follow friends besides Him, little is it that you mind

[4] And how many a city We destroyed, so Our punishment came to it by night or while they slept in the afternoon

[5] And when Our punishment came to them, their cry was nothing except that they said, "We were certainly unjust

[6] So We will definitely question those to whom We sent (Our messengers) and We will definitely question the messengers

[7] Then We will definitely narrate to them with knowledge because We were never absent

[8] And the weighing on that day will be true (correct). Then as for him whose weight (of good deeds) will be heavy, then those will be the persons who will be successful

[9] And as for him whose weight (of good deeds) will be light, then those will be the persons who will cause loss to themselves because they used to be unjust to Our signs

[10] And We have established you in the earth and We have made therein (means) of your livelihood, (but) the gratitude which you express is little

[11] And We indeed created you (mankind) then gave you a form, then We said to the angels, "Bow down to Adam," so they bowed down except Iblis(a Jinn), he was not of those who bowed down

[12] He (God) said, "What prevented you, that you did not bow down when I commanded you?" He (Iblis) said, "I am better than him, You created me from fire whereas You created him from clay

[13] He (God) said, "Then go down from it, because it does not befit you that you should consider yourself great in it, so get out, you are certainly of those who are degraded

[14] He (Iblis) said, "Give me time till they are raised (after death on the day of resurrection)

[15] He (God) said, "You are certainly of those who are given time

[16] He (Iblis) said, "Because You have removed me from the way, I will definitely sit waiting for them (human beings) on Your straight path

[17] then I will definitely come to them from before them and from behind them and from their right hand side and from their left hand side, and You will not find the majority of them grateful

[18] He (God) said, "Get out of it, disgraced, driven away, whoever of them follows you, I will definitely fill hell with all of you

[19] And O Adam ! you and your wife dwell in the garden and eat from wherever you will, but do not go near this tree, for then you will be of the unjust

[20] But the devil whispered to them both, so as to make manifest to them that which was hidden from them of their shame, and said, "Your Lord has forbidden you this tree only (for the reason that after eating it), both of you will become angels or become immortals

[21] And he swore to them both, "I am certainly a sincere adviser to you

[22] Thus he caused them to fall through his deceit. So when they tasted of the tree their shame became manifest to them* and they both began to cover themselves with the leaves of the garden, and their Lord called out to them, "Did I not forbid you both (from going near) that tree and tell you both that the devil is certainly your open enemy

[23] They said, "Our Lord ! we have been unjust to ourselves and if You do not protectively forgive us and have mercy on us we will definitely be of those who are at loss

[24] He (God) said, "Go down, some of you will be the enemies of others, and there is a place of stay and provision for you in the earth till a time

[25] He (God) said, "In it you will live and in it you will die and from it you will be brought out

[26] O children of Adam ! We have sent down to you clothing for hiding your shame and for good appearance, and clothing that guards (against evil), that is the best. That is of the signs of God that they may be mindful

[27] O children of Adam ! do not let the devil tempt you as (he tempted and) got your parents (Adam and Hawwa driven) out of the garden, pulling off from both of them their clothing to show them their shame; he sees you, he and his tribe, from a place where you cannot see them. We have certainly made the devils friends of those who do not believe

[28] And when they do anything indecent they say, "We found our fathers doing this and God has commanded us to do it." Say, "God certainly does not command anything that is indecent. Do you say about God that which you do not know

[29] Say, "My Lord commands justice and (that you) set right your attention at every time/place of prostration (worship) and (then) pray to Him making religion exclusively for Him. You will return, in the manner in which He originated you

[30] A party has He guided while (another) party, error is due on them (because) they have taken the devils as their friends besides God and they think that they are (rightly) guided

[31] O children of Adam ! take (care of) your adornment (in dress) at every time/place of prostration (worship) and eat and drink and do not be extravagant, He certainly does not like those who are extravagant

[32] Say, "Who has made unlawful the adornment and the good things from the provision of God which He has brought forth for His servants?" Say, "For those who believe, these are (the provisions) in the life of this world, (and they will be) exclusively (for them, on the) day of resurrection." Thus do We detail Our signs for a people who know. ur signs for a people who know

[33] Say, "My Lord has made unlawful only the indecencies, those of them which are apparent and those which are secret, and sin, and rebellion without having the right to do so, and that you associate with God that for which He has not sent down any authority, and that you say about God that which you do not know

[34] And for every community there is a (fixed) term, so when (the end of) their term comes they will neither be able to postpone the time nor advance it

[35] O children of Adam ! whenever there come to you messengers from among you, narrating to you My signs, then whoever guards (against evil) and amends, then there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[36] And those who deny Our signs and (turn away) from them considering themselves great, those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay in it

[37] So who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against God or denies His signs? Those are the persons whose portion of (that which is written in) the book (as destiny) will reach them till Our messengers come to them to take them back (at the time of their death), (when) they will say, "Where are those whom you used to pray to, besides God?" They will say, "They have gone away from us," and they will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelievers

[38] He will say, "Enter the fire with the communities which have passed away before you, from among the jinn and human beings." Whenever a community enters, it will curse its sister, (earlier community) until they follow each other into it, all together. The later of them will say regarding the former of them, "Our Lord ! these led us astray, so give them double punishment of the fire." He (God) will say, "For everyone there is double (punishment) but you do not know

[39] And the former of them will say to the later of them, "So there is no preference for you over us, therefore taste the punishment for that which you used to earn

[40] Those who deny Our signs and (turn away) from them considering themselves great, the gates of the sky will certainly not be opened for them and they will not enter the garden until the camel passes the eye of the needle, and thus do We reward the criminals

[41] For them there will be a bed in hell and coverings from above them, and thus do We reward the unjust

[42] And those who believe and do righteous works, We do not task a soul (anyone) but to its capacity, those are the inhabitants of the garden, they will stay in it

[43] And We will remove whatever of ill-feeling would be there in their hearts, rivers will flow beneath them and they will say, "Praise is due only for God, Who guided us to this and we would not have been guided had God not guided us. Messengers of our Lord indeed came to us with the truth." And it will be called out to them, that: "This is the garden, you have been made to inherit it because of that which you used to do

[44] And the inhabitants of the garden will call out to the inhabitants of the fire (saying) that, "We have found that which our Lord promised us, to be true, so have you (too) found that which your Lord promised you, to be true?" They will say, "Yes." Then an announcer will announce among them that: "Curse of God is on the unjust

[45] who turn away (people) from the way of God and seek to make it crooked and they are rejecters of the hereafter

[46] And between them (there will be) a veil, and on the heights (from where one can recognise), there will be men who will recognise everyone by their marks and they will call out to the inhabitants of the garden (saying) that, "Peace be on you all." They would not have (yet) entered it though they would be in the hope (of entering it)

[47] And when their eyes will turn towards the inhabitants of the fire, they will say, "Our Lord ! do not place us with the unjust people

[48] And the inhabitants of the heights (from where one can recognise), will call out to the men whom they would recognise by their marks, saying, "Your collections (hoardings) and that in which you considered yourselves great, have not saved you (from the punishment)

[49] Are these the persons about whom you swore that God will not bestow them with His mercy? Enter the garden, there will neither be any fear on you nor will you grieve

[50] And the inhabitants of the fire will call out to the inhabitants of the garden (saying) that, "Pour out on us water or (something) of that which God has provided you." They will say, "God has certainly forbidden both (the things) for the disbelievers

[51] who took their religion as sport and pastime and the life of the world deceived them." So this day We will forget them as they forgot the meeting of this day of theirs, and because they used to knowingly reject Our signs

[52] And We have indeed bestowed them with a book which We have explained in detail on (the basis of ) knowledge, a guide and a mercy for a people who believe

[53] Do they wait for anything else than the fulfillment (of the promise made in the book)? The day its fulfillment comes, those who had forgotten it earlier will say, "Messengers of our Lord had indeed come with the truth. So are there any mediators for us, that they may mediate for us or could we be sent back so that we may do something other than that which we used to do?" They have indeed caused loss to themselves and that which they used to forge has gone away from them

[54] Your Lord is certainly God Who created the skies and the earth in six periods, then He set the balance on the throne (of the universe) . He makes the night to cover the day, which (i.e. the day) seeks the (night) rapidly (in succession). And the sun and the moon and the stars are compelled to follow His command. Is not His the creation and he command? Blessed be God the Lord of the worlds

[55] Pray to your Lord humbly and secretly, He certainly does not like those who exceed the limits

[56] And do not act corruptly in the land after it has been set right. And pray to Him in fear and hope. God's mercy is certainly near those who are doers of good

[57] And He it is Who sends the winds as bearers of good news before His mercy, until when they bring up a heavy cloud, (then) We drive it to a dead land, then We send down through it water, then We bring out through it fruits of every kind. Thus We bring out the dead. Perhaps you will me mindful

[58] And [from] the land which is good its vegetation comes out by the permission of its Lord and [from the land] which is bad nothing comes out except a little [vegetation]. Thus do We repeat the signs for a people who are grateful

[59] We had sent Noah to his people, so he said [to them], "O my people ! serve God, you have no god other than Him, I fear for you the punishment of the great day

[60] The leaders of his people said, "We certainly see you in clear error

[61] He said, "O my people ! there is no error in me but I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[62] I convey to you the messages of my Lord and advise you, and I know from God that which you do not know

[63] What ! do you wonder that a reminder has come to you from your Lord through a man from among you, that he may warn you and that you may guard (against evil) and that you may be dealt with mercifully

[64] But they denied him so We delivered him and those with him in the ship and We drowned those who denied Our signs, they were certainly a blind people

[65] And to (the tribe of) Aad, (We had sent) their brother Hud. He said (to them), "O my people ! serve God, you have no god other than Him, will you not then guard (against evil)

[66] The leaders of those who did not believe from among his people said, "We certainly see you in foolishness and we certainly think that you are of the liars

[67] He said, "O my people ! I am not in foolishness, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[68] I convey to you the messages of my Lord and I am a trustworthy adviser to you

[69] What ! do you wonder that a reminder has come to you from your Lord through a man from among you that he may warn you? And remember when He made you successors after the people of Noah and caused you to grow into an extensive creation (nation), so remember the bounties of God that you may be successful

[70] They said, "Have you come to us (to tell us) that we should worship God alone and leave off (worshipping) that which our forefathers worshipped? Then bring to us that with which you threaten us, if you are of the truthful

[71] He said, "Uncleanliness and anger from your Lord have already fallen on you. What ! do you dispute with me about names which you have named, you and your forefathers, for which God has not sent down any authority, then wait, I (too), with you, will be one of those who wait

[72] So We delivered him and those with him by mercy from Us and We cut off the roots of those who denied Our signs and were not believers

[73] And to (the tribe of ) Thamud (We had sent) their brother Salih. He said (to them), "O my people! serve God, you have no god other than Him, clear proof has indeed come to you from your Lord, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you, so leave her to pasture in God's earth and do not touch her to harm (her), otherwise a painful punishment will seize you

[74] And remember when He made you successors after Aad and settled you in the earth, you build palaces in its plains and carve out houses in the mountains, so remember the bounties of God and do not cause disturbance in the earth being corrupt

[75] The leaders of his people who considered themselves great, said to those who believed from among those who were considered weak, "Do you surely know that Salih is a messenger from his Lord?" They said, "Certainly, we are believers in that with which he has been sent

[76] Those who considered themselves great said, "We do not believe in that which you believe

[77] So they killed the she-camel and revolted against the commandment of their Lord and (then) they said, "O Salih ! bring on us what you threaten us with, if you are of the messengers (sent by God)

[78] So the earthquake took hold of them, thus they became motionless in their houses

[79] Then he (Salih) turned away from them and said, "O my people ! I had conveyed to you the message of my Lord and given you good advice but you do not love good advisers

[80] And (We had sent) Lot, when he said to his people, "What ! do you commit an indecency which no one in the worlds has committed before you

[81] You come to men with lust besides women. No ! you are an extravagant people

[82] And the answer of his people was nothing except that they said, "Send them out of your city, they are people who want to be clean

[83] So We delivered him and his followers except his wife, she was of those who stayed behind

[84] And We rained on them a rain, then see how the end of the criminals was (brought about)

[85] And to Midian (We had sent) their brother Shuaib, he said, "O my people ! serve God, you have no god other that Him. Clear proof has come to you from your Lord so give back full measure and weight, and (with regard to) goods, do not give to people anything which is less than what is due to them, and do not cause corruption in the earth after it has been set right. That is the best for you if you are believers

[86] And do not sit on every road threatening and turning away from the way of God him who believes in Him, and seeking to make it crooked, and remember when you were few then He multiplied you, and see how the end of the corrupt was (brought about)

[87] And if there is a party among you which believes in that which I am sent with and there is another party which does not believe, then be patient until God judges between us and He is the Best of judges

[88] The leaders of those who considered themselves great form among his people said, "We will definitely send you out form our city, O Shuaib, and (also) those who believe with you or else you should return to our religious dictates." He said, " Even though we dislike it

[89] We would forge a lie against God, if we return to your religious dictates after God has delivered us from it. And it is not for us to return to it unless God our Lord wills. Our Lord's knowledge extends over everything, we trust in God. Our Lord ! decide between us and our people with truth and You are the Best of judges

[90] And the leaders of those who did not believe from among his people said, "If you follow Shuaib then you will certainly be losers

[91] So the earthquake took hold of them, thus they became motionless in their houses

[92] Those who denied Shuaib became as though they had not lived therein, who denied Shuaib, they were the losers

[93] So he turned away from them and said, "O my people ! I had conveyed to you the messages of my Lord and given you good advice, then how should I feel sorry for a people who reject

[94] And We did not send a (single) prophet to any city but We seized its people with distress and harm that they may humble themselves

[95] Then We changed the evil for good, until (the good became) surplus and they said, "(Such) harm and happiness did afflict our forefathers (too)," then We seized them suddenly while they did not perceive

[96] And had the people of the cities believed and guarded (against evil), We would have opened on them blessings from the sky and the earth, but they denied, so We seized them on account of what they used to earn

[97] Are the people of the cities then secure from the distress that could come from Us on them at night while they are asleep

[98] Or are the people of the cities secure from the distress that could come from Us on them in the day time while they are playing

[99] Are they then secure from God's pain? So no one feels secure from God's plan except the people who are losers

[100] Is (history) not a (source of ) guidance for those who inherit the earth after its (previous) inhabitants (who were destroyed for their sins) that if We will, We can afflict them (too), for their sins, and set a seal on their hearts so that they would not be able to hear? sins, and set a seal on their hearts so that they would not be able to hear

[101] Those (are) the cities from whose histories We narrate to you, and their messengers had come to them with clear proofs, but they would not believe in that which they had denied earlier. Thus does God set a seal on the hearts of the disbelievers

[102] And We did not find in most of them (faithfulness) in(their) agreement and We found most of them to be transgressors

[103] Then after them, We sent Moses with Our signs to Pharaoh and his leaders, but they were unjust to them, so see how the end of the corrupt was (brought about)

[104] And Moses said, "O Pharaoh ! I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds

[105] (It is) incumbent upon (me) that I should not speak anything about God except the truth. I have come to you with clear proof from your Lord so send the children of Israel with me

[106] He (Pharaoh) said, "If you have come with a sign (from God) then bring it, if you are of the truthful

[107] So he (Moses) threw his staff, when it became a clear serpent

[108] and he drew forth his hand, when it became white for those who were seeing

[109] The leaders of Pharaoh's people said, "This is certainly a learned magician

[110] he intends to drive you out of your land, so what do you advise

[111] They said, "Keep him and his brother (waiting in) hope, meanwhile send collectors into the cities

[112] that they may come to you with every learned magician

[113] And the magicians came to Pharaoh, saying, "There should certainly be a reward for us if we are victors

[114] He said, "Yes, and you will be of those who are near (to me)

[115] They said, "O Moses ! will you throw (show your magic first) or shall we be the first to throw

[116] He said, "You throw (first)." So when they threw, they cast a magic on the eyes of the people and sought to frighten them, and they came out with a great magic

[117] And We communicated to Moses that: "Throw your staff," so when it swallowed that which they had falsely devised

[118] the truth was established and what they did was falsified

[119] Thus they were defeated there and they returned degraded

[120] And the magicians were made to fall down prostrate

[121] saying, "We believe in the Lord of the worlds

[122] Lord of Moses and Aaron

[123] Pharaoh said, "You believe in Him before I permit you? This is certainly a plan you have planned in the city so that you may drive out of it, its people, but you will know

[124] I will definitely have your hands and your feet cut off from opposite sides, then I will definitely have you crucified all together

[125] They said, "We will anyhow return to our Lord

[126] and you do not take vengeance on us except (for the reason) that we believed in the signs of our Lord when they came to us. Our Lord ! pour out patience on us and take us back (make us die) as Muslims

[127] And the leaders of the people of Pharaoh said, "Will you leave Moses and his people to cause corruption in the land and to leave you and your gods?" He said, "We will have their sons killed and leave their women alive, and we certainly have power over them

[128] Moses said to his people, "Seek the help of God and be patient, the earth is certainly God's, He makes it to be inherited by whomever He wills from among His servants, and the end is (good) for those who guard (against evil)

[129] They said, "We were harmed before you came to us and (even) after you came to us." He said, "It may be that your Lord will destroy your enemy and make you successors in the land, then see how you act

[130] And We indeed seized Pharaoh's people with famine and reduction of fruits that they may be mindful

[131] So when good befell them, they said, "This is due to us," and when evil befell them, they ascribed it to the ill-luck of Moses and those with him. Beware ! their ill-luck is only with God, but the majority of them does not know

[132] And they said, "Whatever sign you may bring to us, to influence us with its magic, we will not believe in you

[133] So We sent on them the flood and the locusts and the lice and the frogs and the blood, signs explaining in detail (the power of God), but they considered themselves great and they were a criminal people. criminal people

[134] And whenever the penalty befell them they said, "O Moses ! pray for us to your Lord by virtue of His agreement with you, if you remove the penalty from us we will definitely believe in you and we will definitely send the children of Israel with you

[135] But whenever We removed the penalty from them for a term which they had to reach, then they broke (the promise)

[136] So We inflicted retribution on them and drowned them in the flowing water (of the sea) because they denied Our signs and were heedless of them

[137] And We made those people who were considered to be weak, inherit the eastern parts of the land and the western parts thereof which We had blessed, and the good word of your Lord was fulfilled for the children of Israel because of their patience. And We destroyed that which Pharaoh and his people had built and that which they had erected

[138] And We took the children of Israel across the sea. Then they came across a people who were devoted to their idols. They said, "O Moses ! make for us a god like the gods they have," he said, "You are certainly an ignorant people

[139] (as for) these, (the idol worship) in which they are (involved) will certainly be destroyed and that which they are doing is false

[140] He said, "Should I seek for you, a god other than God, when He has favoured you above the worlds

[141] And (remember) when We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh who afflicted you with an evil punishment : they killed your sons and left alive your women, and in that there was a great trial (for you) from your Lord

[142] And We appointed for Moses thirty nights and completed them with ten (more), so he completed forty nights (as) the time appointed by his Lord. And Moses said to his brother Aaron, "Succeed me (to be in charge, in my absence), of my people, and set right (things) and do not follow the way of those who are corrupt

[143] And when Moses came at the time/place appointed by Us and his Lord spoke to him, he said, "My Lord ! show me (Yourself) that I may look at You." He said, "You cannot see Me, but look at the mountain, so if it stays in its place then you will (be able to) see Me." So when his Lord unveiled Himself to the mountain, He made it crumble to pieces and Moses fell down senseless. Then when he recovered he said, "Glory be to You ! I turn to You (for mercy) and I am the first of the believers

[144] He said, "O Moses !I have chosen you above mankind by (selecting you for delivering) My messages and by My speaking (to you), so take hold of that which I give you and be of those who are grateful

[145] And We prescribed for him in the tablets, admonition regarding everything and explanation of everything (saying), "So take hold of it with strength and command your people to take hold of it in the best (manner), I will show you the home of the transgressors

[146] I will turn away from My signs those who exhibit greatness in the earth without having the right to do so, and even if they see every sign they will not believe in it, and if they see the right way, they will not take it as (their) way, but if they see the way of error, they will take it as (their) way. That is because they denied Our signs and were heedless of them

[147] And those who deny Our signs and the meeting of the hereafter, their deeds are fruitless. Will they be rewarded for anything other than that which they used to do

[148] And the people of Moses, after he (had left), took (for worship) the (mere) body of a calf (which they had made) from their ornaments, the (calf) had a hollow sound. Did they not see that it could neither speak to them nor guide them (to the right) way? They took it (for worship) and they were unjust. to the right) way? They took it (for worship) and they were unjust

[149] And when they repented and saw that they had gone astray, they said, "If our Lord does not have mercy on us and protectively forgive us, we will definitely be of those who are losers

[150] And when Moses returned to his people, angry and grieved, he said, "Evil is that with which you succeeded me after me. Did you (wish to) hasten the command of your Lord?" And he put down the tablets and seized his brother by the head, dragging him towards himself. He said, "Son of my mother ! the people certainly considered me weak and almost killed me, so do not make the enemies rejoice over me and do not place me with the people who are unjust

[151] He said, "My Lord ! protectively forgive me and my brother and admit us into Your mercy and You are the Most Merciful of those who are merciful

[152] Those who took the calf (for worship), anger from their Lord will certainly reach them and (also) disgrace in the life of this world. And thus do We reward those who invent lies

[153] And those who do evil works then repent after that and believe, your Lord, after that, is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[154] And when the anger of Moses calmed down, he took up the tablets, and in its inscription there was guidance and mercy for those who were afraid of their Lord

[155] And Moses chose seventy men from his people for Our appointed time/place, then when the earthquake took hold of them, he said, "My Lord ! if You had willed You could have destroyed them before along with me. Will You destroy us for what the fools among us did? This is nothing but Your testing (us), through it You lead astray whom You will and You guide whom You will, You are our Guardian, therefore protectively forgive us and have mercy on us and You are the Best of those who protectively forgive

[156] And prescribe for us good in this world and in the hereafter, we certainly turn to You." He said, "I afflict with My punishment whom I will, whereas My mercy extends over everything, so I will prescribe it for those who guard (against evil) and give charity (zakat) and those who believe in Our signs

[157] Those who follow the messenger, the unlettered prophet about whom they find recorded in the Torah and the Gospel (which are) with them, (that) he will enjoin upon them that which is recognised (as good) and forbid them from that which is not recognised (as good) and make lawful for them the good things and make unlawful on them the bad things and remove from them their burden and the chains which were upon their (necks), then those who believe in him and honour him and help him and follow the light that is sent down with him, those are the successful persons

[158] Say (Muhammad), "O mankind ! I am certainly a messenger of God to you all, Whose is the kingdom of the skies and the earth, there is no god but He, He brings to life and causes to die." So believe in God and His messenger, the unlettered prophet who believes in God and His words, and follow him so that you may be guided

[159] And among the people of Moses there is a community which guides with truth and thereby they do justice

[160] And We divided them into twelve tribal communities. And We communicated to Moses, when his people asked him for water, to strike the rock with his staff; thus twelve springs gushed out from it, (and) all people came to know their drinking place. And We made the clouds to give shade over them and sent down on them manna and quails (saying), "Eat of the good things which We have provided for you." And they did not do injustice to Us but they were unjust to their own souls

[161] And when it was said to them, "Dwell in the city and eat from wherever you will, and say: put down from us our heavy burdens, and enter the gate prostrating, We will protectively forgive you your mistakes, We will give more to the doers of good

[162] then those who were unjust from among them changed the word to something other than that which was said to them, so We sent on them a punishment from the sky because they were unjust

[163] And ask them about the city which was facing the sea, when they transgressed in (the matter of) Sabbath, when the fish came to them visibly on the day of the Sabbath and the day they did not keep the Sabbath, it (fish) did not come to them. Thus did We test them because they transgressed

[164] And when a community from among them said, "Why do you admonish a people whom God would destroy or whom He would punish with a severe punishment?" They said, "(We admonish them so that) we may be free from blame (when we go back) to your Lord, (that we did our duty), and that they may guard (against evil)

[165] So when they forgot that with which they were reminded, We delivered those who forbade evil, and caught in an evil punishment, those who were unjust because they transgressed

[166] So when they revolted against that which they were forbidden, We said to them, "Be apes, despised

[167] And (remember) when your Lord announced that towards the day of resurrection He will definitely raise against them one who would inflict them with an evil punishment, your Lord is certainly Quick in requiting and He is (also) Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[168] And We divided them in the earth (into) communities, of them (some) are righteous and of them (some) are other than that. And We tested them with good and evil that they may return (to the right path)

[169] Then successors who succeeded after them inherited the book, they accepted the apparent good of this low (life) and said, "We will be forgiven." And if a similar apparent good (again) comes to them they would accept it. Was not a pledge taken from them (through) the book, that they should not say anything about God except the truth? And they read that which is in the (book). And the home of the hereafter is better for those who guard (against evil). Will you not then understand

[170] And those who hold fast by the book and establish worship (salat), We will certainly not waste the reward of the righteous

[171] And when We shook the mountain above them as if it were a covering and they thought that it would certainly fall on them, "Take hold with strength that which We have given you and remember that which is in it that you may guard (against evil)

[172] And when your Lord took out their descendants from the backs of the children of Adam* and made them bear witness against themselves (saying), "Am I not your Lord?" They said, "Why not, we bear witness." (We took this testimony from you) lest you should say on the day of resurrection, "We were unaware of this

[173] Or you should say, "Our forefathers associated partners (with God) before (us) and we were only their descendants (following their traditions) after them, will You destroy us for what the followers of falsehood did

[174] And thus do We explain the signs so that they may return

[175] Read to them the news of him whom We gave Our signs but he slipped off from it, so the devil followed him up and he became of those who are led astray

[176] And had We willed We could have elevated him through it, but he clung to the earth and followed his desire, so his likeness is the likeness of the dog, if you attack it, breathes heavily with its tongue out. Such is the likeness of the people who deny Our signs, so narrate the narration that they may reflect

[177] Evil is the likeness of the people who denied Our signs and were (thus) unjust to themselves

[178] Whom God guides, then he it is who is guided, and whom He leaves astray, those are the persons at loss

[179] And We have made for the hell many of the jinn and mankind, they have hearts with which they do not understand, and they have eyes with which they do not see, and they have ears with which they do not hear, they are like cattle, no, they are more astray, those are the heedless persons

[180] And God's are the best names, so pray to Him thereby and leave alone those who are perverted regarding His names, they will be rewarded for what they did

[181] And among those whom We created, there is a community which guides (in accordance) with the truth and does justice thereby

[182] And those who deny Our signs, We will catch them gradually, from where, they will not know

[183] and I give them time, My plan is certainly strong

[184] Have they not reflected? Their companion is not under the influence of a jinn, he is but a clear warner

[185] Have they not looked into the kingdom of the skies and the earth and everything which God has created and (come to the conclusion) that it may be that (the end of ) their term has come near, then in which statement after this will they believe

[186] One whom God leaves in error, then there is no guide for him and He leaves them blindly wandering on in their rebellion

[187] They ask you about the hour (of doom), when will it be anchored? * Say, "The knowledge of it is only with my Lord, it will not be unveiled at its appointed time by anyone except Him. It will be heavy (probably having high gravity) in the skies and the earth, it will not come on you but of a sudden." They ask you as If you were in search of its knowledge. Say, "The knowledge of it is with God only but the majority of mankind does not know

[188] Say, "I have no power to benefit or harm myself, (I have nothing) except that which God wills; and had I known the un seen I would have had abundance of good and evil would not have (even) touched me. I am but a warner and a conveyer of good news to people who believe

[189] He it is Who created you from a single soul and made from it, its mate, to dwell with her. So when he covers her she bears a light burden and moves about with it, then when it becomes heavy they both pray to God their Lord, "If You give us a good (child) we will definitely be of those who are grateful

[190] But when He gives them a good (child) they associate with Him partners in that which He gave them, but God is high above that which they associate (with Him)

[191] Do they associate (such) partners (with God) who do not create anything while they themselves are created

[192] And they have no power to help them nor can they help themselves

[193] And if you invite them towards guidance, they do not follow you, it is the same to you whether you invite them or you be silent

[194] Those whom you pray to, besides God, are certainly servants like you, so pray to them then let them respond to you if you are truthful

[195] Have they feet with which they walk, or have they hands with which they hold or have they eyes with which they see or have they ears with which they hear? Say, "Call upon (those whom you consider as God's) partners then plan and give me no time to wait

[196] My Guardian is certainly God, Who has sent down the book and He befriends the righteous

[197] And those, whom you pray to, besides Him, have no power to help you nor can they help themselves

[198] And if you invite them towards guidance they do not hear and you see them looking towards you but they do not see

[199] Take to pardon and enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and turn away from the ignorant

[200] And if the devil instigates you with an instigation then seek the protection of God, He is certainly Hearing, Knowing

[201] When those who guard (against evil), are touched by circulating evil thoughts from the devil, they remember (God), then they certainly see (aright)

[202] And their brothers * pull them into error (and) then they do not cease

[203] And when you do not come to them with a sign, they say, "Why have you not chosen (invented) it?" Say, "I follow only that which is communicated to me from my Lord. This (Quran) is (a collection of) insights from your Lord and a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe

[204] And when the Quran is recited listen to it and be silent that you may be dealt with mercifully

[205] And remember your Lord within yourself (soul/mind) humbly and with fear, and in words not loud, in the morning and the evening and do not be of the heedless ones

[206] Those who are near your Lord, certainly do not consider themselves great to serve Him and they glorify Him and prostrate before Him

[1] They ask you about the spoils of war, say, "The spoils of war are for God and the messenger." So fear God and set right matters between yourselves and obey God and His messenger if you are believers

[2] Believers are only those whose hearts (are filled with) fear when God is mentioned, and when His signs are read to them, it increases them (in) faith and they put their trust in their Lord

[3] who establish worship (salat) and spend from that which We have provided them

[4] those are the believers in truth, for them there are ranks with their Lord and protective forgiveness and an honoured provision

[5] And a party of the believers certainly disliked the manner in which your Lord made you to go out of your house in the (cause of) truth

[6] They disputed with you about the truth after it had been made clear, as if they were being driven towards death and they were seeing (it)

[7] And (remember), when God promised you (to grant victory at Badr over) one of the two parties, (assuring) that it will be yours, then (at that time) you liked that the one without weapons should be yours while God intended to prove true the truth by His words and to cut off the root of the disbelievers

[8] that He might prove true the truth and falsify the falsehood though the criminals disliked

[9] When you sought help from your Lord, He responded to you (saying), "I will certainly help you with one thousand of the angels following one another

[10] And God did not make it (anything) but a good news, that your hearts might be at peace through it. And there is no help except (that) from God, God is certainly Mighty, Wise

[11] When He covered you with drowsiness (to bestow on you) peace from Him, and He sent down on you water from the sky to clean you thereby and remove from you the weakening uneasiness (caused by) the devil and to strengthen your hearts and thereby make (your) feet firm

[12] At that time(during battle of Badr) your Lord communicated to the angels, "I am with you, so make firm those who believe, I will cast terror into the hearts of those who do not believe(Meccans who persecuted believers), then strike above their necks and strike off every finger-tip from them

[13] That was because they opposed God and His messenger, and whoever opposes God and His messenger, then God is certainly severe in requiting

[14] That if for you, so taste it, and (know) that the punishment of the fire is for the disbelievers

[15] O you who believe ! when you meet those who do not believe, marching (against you) for war, then do not turn your backs to them

[16] and whoever turns his back on that day, unless (it be for) altering his position (as a strategy) for the war or to withdraw (to join his) group, then he indeed becomes deserving of the anger of God and his settling place is hell and it is an evil destination. God and his settling place is hell and it is an evil destination

[17] So you did not kill them but God killed them, and you did not throw when you threw but God threw, so that He might test the believers with a good test from Him, God is certainly Hearing, Knowing

[18] That is for you, and (know) that God is the Weakener of the plan of the disbelievers

[19] If you wanted a decision then the decision has come to you, and if you desist then it will be better for you and if you return then We (too) will return, and your group will not save you from anything though it may (consist of) many (people), because God is with the believers

[20] O you who believe ! obey God and His messenger and do not turn away from him while you are hearing (him)

[21] And do not be like those who said, "We heard," but they do not listen

[22] The worst of animals in the sight of God are certainly the deaf, the dumb who do not have sense

[23] And had God known any good in them, He would have made them to hear and (even) if He had made them to hear they would have turned back and they would have been of those who keep away

[24] O you who believe ! respond to God and to the messenger when he invites you to that which gives you life, and know that God comes between man and his heart and that, He it is towards Whom you will be gathered

[25] And guard yourselves against an affliction which will not fall exclusively on those who are unjust among you, and know that God is severe in requiting

[26] And remember when you were few and were considered weak in the land, fearing that people might kidnap you, then He gave you refuge and strengthened you with His help and provided you with good things that you may be grateful

[27] O you who believe ! do not betray God and His messenger nor knowingly betray your trusts

[28] And know that your wealth and your children are for (your) trial, and that it is God with Whom there is a great reward

[29] O you who believe ! if you fear God He will assign to you (the power of) distinction (between right and wrong) and will wipe off from you (the ill effects of) your evils and protectively forgive you, and God is the Possessor of great grace

[30] And when those who do not believe, plan against you that they might confine you or kill you or drive you away, while they plan (this) God too plans and God is the Best of planners

[31] And when Our signs are read to them they say, "We have heard, if we will, we (too) can speak (on topic) like this, these are nothing but stories of the ancient

[32] And (remember) when they said, "O God ! if this is the truth from You then rain on us stones from the sky or bring on us a painful punishment

[33] And God would not punish them while you were among them and God would not punish them while they ask for (His) protective forgiveness

[34] And what (reason) have they that God should not punish them, when they hinder (people) from (visiting) the Sacred Mosque though they are not its guardians? Its guardians are only those who guard (against evil), but the majority of them does not know

[35] And their worship near the house (Kaaba) is nothing but whistling and clapping of hands, so taste the punishment because you did not believe

[36] Those who do not believe, certainly spend their wealth to hinder (people) from the way of God, so they will (continue to) spend it, then it will become (a cause of) regret for them, then they will be overcome and those who did not believe will be gathered towards hell

[37] that God may separate the bad ones from the good ones and put the bad ones one over the other, thus heaping them all together, so as to cast the [heap] into the hell, those are the persons at loss

[38] Say to those who do not believe, if they desist then that which has passed will be protectively forgiven to them but if they repeat, then what happened to the ancient has already passed (as history and should serve as a warning)

[39] And fight with them until there is no persecution and religion is (established) wholly for God, but if they desist then God is certainly a Seer of what they do

[40] but if they turn back then know that God is certainly your Guardian, Excellent is He (as) the Guardian and Excellent is He (as) the Helper

[41] And know that whatever you take as spoils of war, a fifth of it is for God and the messenger and for those who are relatives and the orphans and the poor and the wayfarer, if you believe in God and that which We sent down on Our servant on the day of distinction, the day the two parties met (at Badr), and God has power over everything

[42] when you were on the nearer side (of the valley) and they were on the further side and the caravan was on your lower side, and if you had made a mutual appointment, you would have gone against the appointment, but (this arrangement was made) in order that God may accomplish an affair which was to be executed : that he who perished might perish (being involved) in a clear proof and he who survived might live (after having been involved) in a clear proof, and God is certainly One Who hears, knows

[43] And (remember) when God showed them less in your dream, and had He showed them numerous you would have become weak hearted and you would have disputed about the affair, but God kept you safe, He is certainly the Knower of that which is in the hearts

[44] and when He showed them to you less in your eyes when you met (them) and He made you to appear less in their eyes, in order that God may accomplish an affair which was to be executed and to God are (all) affairs returned

[45] O you who believe ! when you meet a group (of enemies) then be firm and remember God much that you may be successful

[46] And obey God and His messenger and do not dispute lest you become weak hearted and your strength departs, and be patient, God is certainly with those who are patient

[47] And do not be like those who came out of their houses boastfully and to be seen by people and (who) turn away (people) from the way of God, and God is the Encompasser of what they do

[48] And when the devil made their deeds fair seeming to them and said, "No human being can overcome you this day and I am certainly your protector." But when the two groups came in sight of each other he turned upon his heels saying, " I am free of you, I see that which you do not see, I certainly fear God, and God is severe in requiting (evil)

[49] When the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was a disease said, "Their religion has deceived them." And whoever trusts in God then (he will find that) God is certainly Mighty, Wise

[50] And if you could (only) see, when the angels take back (cause to die) those who do not believe, striking their faces and their backs and (saying), "Taste the punishment of burning

[51] That is because of what your hands have sent before, and (know) that God is not unjust to the servants

[52] The manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them was such that they had not believed in the signs of God so God caught them for their sins, God is certainly Strong, Severe in requiting (evil)

[53] That is because God does not change the grace with which He has favoured a people until they change that which is in their souls and because God is Hearing, Knowing

[54] The manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them was such that they had denied the signs of their Lord so We destroyed them for their sins and drowned the people of Pharaoh and they were all unjust

[55] With God, the worst of moving creatures are certainly those who do not believe, so they will not believe (in future too)

[56] those of them with whom, whenever you make an agreement, then every time they break their agreement, and they do not guard (against evil)

[57] Then if you dominate them in war, disperse them (in such a manner that) those who succeed (them not being present with) them, they (too) may be mindful

[58] And if you fear betrayal from a people then throw back to them (their agreement) on equal terms, God certainly does not love those who betray

[59] And do not let those who do not believe suppose that they will win, they certainly cannot defeat (God)

[60] And be prepared for (fighting with) them (to defend), with whatever force you can muster, and with companies of horses (cavalry, defense weapons) to frighten thereby the enemy of God and your enemy and others besides them, whom you do not know (but) whom God knows. And anything of that which you spend in the way of God, will be paid back to you in full and you will not be dealt with unjustly

[61] And if they incline to peace, then you (too) incline to it, and trust in God, He is certainly the Hearing, the Knowing

[62] And if they intend to deceive you, then God is certainly sufficient for you. He it is Who strengthened you with His help and with the believers

[63] and He put unity in their hearts. Had you spent all that is in the earth (even then) you would not have been able to put unity in their hearts, but God has put unity among them. He is certainly Mighty, Wise

[64] O prophet ! God is sufficient for you and those who follow you from among the believers

[65] O prophet ! Motivate the believers to fight, if there are twenty patient ones of you, they shall overcome two hundred and if there are a hundred of you, they shall overcome a thousand of those who do not believe because they are a people who do not understand

[66] For the present God has lightened for you (the rule to engage in defensive war) as He knows that there is weakness in you. So if there are a hundred patient ones of you they shall overcome two hundred and if there are a thousand of you, they shall overcome two thousand by the order of God and God is with those who are patient

[67] It is not fit for a prophet that he should take captives until he has thoroughly subdued the land. You intend (to have the) apparent good of the world while God intends (good for you in) the hereafter and God is Mighty, Wise

[68] Had an ordinance from God not gone forth earlier, a great punishment would have befallen you due to that which you took

[69] So eat of the lawful good things from that which you took as spoils of war and fear God, God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[70] O prophet ! say to those of the prisoners (of war) in your hands (control), "If God knows (marks out) anything good in your hearts He will give you (something) better than that which was taken from you and He will protectively forgive you and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[71] But if they intend to betray you, then they had betrayed God earlier, so He has given (you) power over them and God is Knowing, Wise

[72] Those who believed and migrated and struggled in the way of God with their wealth and their persons, and those who gave shelter and helped (the immigrants), those are certainly guardians of each other. And those who believed but did not migrate, it is not for you to guard them from anything till they migrate, but if they seek help from you in (the matter of) religion then it is your duty to help them except against a people between whom and you there is a treaty, and God is a Seer of what you do

[73] And those who do not believe, they are guardians of each other, unless you (too) do this (that is, mutually guard and help each other) there will be persecution in the earth and great corruption

[74] And those who believed and migrated and struggled in the way of God, and those who gave shelter and helped (the immigrants), those persons are the real believers, for them there is protective forgiveness and an honourable provision

[75] And those who believed afterwards and migrated and struggled along with you, they (too) are of you, but those having relationships (of blood) are nearer to each other in the ordinance of God. God is certainly the Knower of everything

[1] A declaration of immunity* from God and His messenger to those of the polytheists with whom you made an agreement

[2] So move about (unrestricted) in the land for (another) four months, and know that you cannot frustrate God, and God will certainly disgrace the disbelievers

[3] And an announcement from God and His messenger to mankind on the day of the great pilgrimage that God and His messenger are free from obligation to the polytheists, so if you repent it will be better for you and if you turn back then know that you cannot frustrate God, and convey the news of a painful punishment to those who do not believe

[4] except those of the polytheists with whom you made an agreement then they did not go back in anything (of the agreement) nor did they help anyone against you, so fulfill for them their agreement till the completion of their term. God certainly loves those who guard (against evil)

[5] But once the Sacred Months have passed, kill the polytheists(meccans) ˹who violated their treaties˺ wherever you find them, capture them, besiege them, and lie in wait for them on every way. But if they repent, perform prayers, and pay alms-tax, then set them free. Indeed, God is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful

[6] And if anyone of the polytheists seeks your protection then give him protection to the extent that he hears the word of God, then make him reach his (place of) safety. That is because they are a people who do not know

[7] How can there be an agreement for the polytheists with God and with His messenger except those with whom you made an agreement near the Sacred Mosque? So as long as they are established (on the agreement) with regard to you, you (too) be established (on the agreement) with regard to them. God certainly loves those who guard (against evil)

[8] How (can there be an agreement)? If they have an upper hand on you, they neither have regard for ties of relationship nor (their) responsibility of (fulfilling) a pact. They please you with their mouths but their hearts refuse and most of them are transgressors

[9] They have sold the signs of God for a small price, so they turn away (people) from His way, certainly their (deeds) ! evil is that which they do

[10] In (the case of) a believer they neither have regard for ties of relationship nor (their) responsibility of a pact and those are the ones who exceed the limits

[11] So if they repent and establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) then they are your brothers in religion. Thus do We explain the signs in detail for a people who know

[12] And if they break their oaths after their agreement and taunt (you) in your religion then fight the leaders of disbelief that they may desist, because there is nothing (like a binding of) oaths for them

[13] Will you not fight a people who broke their oaths and planned to send out the messenger and they attacked you first? Do you fear them? Then God has more right that you should fear Him if you are believers

[14] Fight with them, God will punish them through your hands and disgrace them and help you against them and heal the bosoms (hearts) of the believing people

[15] and He will remove the anger of their hearts, and God turns (mercifully) to whom He wills and God is Knowing, Wise

[16] Did you suppose that you will be left alone, while God has not yet known (marked out) those of you who struggled (in His cause), and not taken any intimate friend besides God and His messenger and the believers? And God is informed of what you do

[17] It does not befit the polytheists that they should visit the mosques of God, being witnesses against themselves of (their) disbelief. Those are the persons whose deeds are fruitless and they will stay in the fire

[18] Only he shall visit the mosques of God who believes in God and the period hereafter and establishes worship (salat) and gives charity (zakat) and does not fear anyone except God, then it may be that such persons will be among those who are guided

[19] What ! do you make (one who) gives drink to pilgrims and maintains the Sacred Mosque, like one who believes in God and the period hereafter and struggles in the way of God? With God, they are not equal. And God does not guide the unjust people

[20] Those who believed and migrated and struggled in the way of God with their wealth and their persons, they are greater in grade in the sight of God and those are the persons who achieve (the goal)

[21] Their Lord conveys to them the good news of mercy from Him and (His) pleasure and gardens, wherein will be lasting happiness for them

[22] they will stay therein for ever. Certainly there is a great reward with God

[23] O you who believe ! do not take your fathers and your brothers as your friends if they love disbelief instead of belief, and whoever of you takes them as a friend then those are the unjust persons

[24] Say, "If your fathers and your sons and your brothers and your mates and your family and friends and the wealth you have acquired and merchandise regarding which you fear that there will be no sale and the houses with which you are pleased, are dearer to you than God and His messenger and struggling in His way, then wait till God brings about His command and God does not guide the transgressing people

[25] (It was) God (Who) had helped you in many battle fields. And on the day of (the battle of) Hunian your number which made you feel exalted, did not help you in any way and the earth, inspite of its being spacious, became constrained on you, then you turned back retreating

[26] Then God sent down His tranquility upon His messenger and upon the believers, and sent down forces which you did not see and (thus) punished those who did not believe, and that is the reward of the disbelievers

[27] Then afterwards God turns (mercifully) to whom He wills and God is Protectively Forgiving, Mercifully

[28] O you who believe ! the polytheists are nothing but unclean, so they shall not come near the Sacred Mosque after this year of theirs, and if you fear poverty then God will enrich you out of His grace, if He wills, God is certainly Knowing, Wise

[29] Fight those who do not believe in God and the Last Day, nor comply with what God and His Messenger have forbidden, nor embrace the religion of truth from among those who were given the Scripture, until they pay the tax, willingly submitting, fully humbled

[30] The Jews say, “Uzair is the son of God,” while the Christians say, “The Messiah is the son of God.” Such are their baseless assertions, only parroting the words of earlier disbelievers. May God condemn them! How can they be deluded ˹from the truth˺

[31] They have taken their priests and monks as their Lords besides God and (also) the Messiah, the Son of Mary; and they were not commanded (anything) except to serve one God. There is no god except Him, be He glorified above that which they associate as partners (with Him)

[32] They intend to put out the light of God with their mouths, but God will not allow anything except that His light should be perfected, though the disbelievers dislike

[33] He it is who sent His messenger with guidance and the true religion (Islam) that He may make it prevail over all religions though the polytheists may dislike

[34] O you who believe ! many of the priests and the monks certainly swallow the wealth of people wrongfully and turn (them) away from the way of God; and those who hoard gold and silver and do not spend it in the way of God, convey to them the news of a painful punishment

[35] on the day it will be heated up in the fire of hell, then their foreheads and their sides and their backs will be branded with it. (It will be said to them), "This is what you hoarded for yourselves so taste (the punishment of) that which you hoarded

[36] The number of months with God is certainly twelve months (in a year) in the ordinance of God (since) the day He created the skies and the earth, of them four are sacred (during which fighting is prohibited). That is the established law, so do not be unjust to yourselves concerning them. And fight the polytheists all together as they fight with you all together and know that God is certainly with those who guard (against evil)

[37] Postponement (of a sacred month) is only an increase in disbelief through which are misled those who do not believe; they make it lawful one year and unlawful (another) year, that they may make up the number of months which God has made unlawful (for fighting). Thus they make lawful what God has made unlawful. The evil of their deeds is made fair seeming to them and God does not guide a people who are disbelievers

[38] O you who believe ! what is (the matter) with you, that when it is said to you to go out in the way of God (to Tabuk) , you cling heavily to the earth. Are you more pleased with the life of this world compared to the hereafter? Then the provision of the life of this world compared to the hereafter is but little

[39] If you do not go forth He will punish you with a painful punishment and will bring in your place a people other that you, and you cannot harm Him in anyway as God has power over everything

[40] If you do not help him (Muhammad), then God helped him when those who did not believe sent him out (of Mecca, he being the) second of the two when they were both in the cave , when he said to his companion (Abu Bakar), "Do not grieve, God is certainly with us." So God sent down His tranquility over him and strengthened him with forces which you did not see, and made lowest the word of those who did not believe; and the word of God, that is the highest; and God is Mighty, Wise

[41] Go forth, lightly (armed) and heavily (armed) and struggle with your wealth and your persons in the way of God. That is the best for you if you know

[42] Had the gain been near and the journey easy, they would have followed you, but the distant journey was tiresome for them. And they will swear by God, "Had we been able to, we would have certainly gone forth with you." They destroy themselves and God knows that they are liars

[43] God pardon you ! why did you give them permission, until those who spoke the truth were manifest to you and you had (also) known the liars

[44] Those who believe in God and the period hereafter, they do not ask you for exemption from struggling with their wealth and their persons (in the cause of God) and God is the Knower of those who guard (against evil)

[45] Only those ask for exemption (from fighting) who do not believe in God and the period hereafter and their hearts are in doubt, so they waver in their doubt

[46] And had they intended to go forth (for fighting) they would have made some preparation for it. But God did not like their going forth, so He held them back and it was said (to them), "Sit with those who sit

[47] Had they gone forth with you they would not have increased for you anything but loss, and would have hurried to and fro among you seeking your affliction, and among you there are some who would have listened to them, and God is the Knower of those who are unjust

[48] They had sought your affliction earlier (too), and they had upset matters for you till the truth came and God's command prevailed, though they disliked

[49] And among them is he who says, "Permit me (to be away from fighting) and do not put me into affliction." Have they not fallen into the affliction? And hell certainly encompasses the disbelievers

[50] If good befalls you it grieves them and if any disaster befalls you, they say, "We had taken (precaution in ) our affair before hand." And they turn away and rejoice

[51] Say, "Nothing can ever befall us except that which God has decreed for us, He is our Guardian. And in God let the believers put their trust

[52] Say, "Do you await for us, for anything other than one of the two good things (victory or martyrdom)? And we await for you that God should afflict you with punishment from Him or through our hands, so wait, we (too) are waiting with you

[53] Say, "Spend willingly or unwillingly, it will not be accepted from you, for you are certainly a transgressing people

[54] And nothing prevents their spendings being accepted from them except that they do not believe in God and in His messenger, and they come for worship (salat) while they are sluggish and they spend while they are unwilling

[55] So do not let their wealth and their children make you wonder, God wills only to punish them through it in this world's life and (that) their souls should depart while they are disbelievers. ls should depart while they are disbelievers

[56] And they swear by God that they are with you while they are not with you, but they are people who are afraid

[57] if they could find a refuge or caves or a place to enter (and hide) they would have turned towards it running in haste

[58] And among them is he who blames you regarding the (distribution of) alms, so if they are given from it they are pleased and if they are not given from it then they are displeased

[59] And had they been pleased with that which God and His messenger gave them and said, "God is sufficient for us, God will give us out of His grace and His messenger (too), to God do we (turn as) seekers (of His grace)," (it would have been better for them)

[60] Alms are only for the poor and the needy and for those (officials who are) appointed for administering them and those whose hearts are to be reconciled and to free the captives and those in debt and (for spending) in the way of God and for the wayfarer, a duty imposed by God. And God is Knowing, Wise

[61] And among them are those who annoy the prophet and they say, "He is a hearer." Say, "A hearer of good for you, he believes in God and believes in (what) the believers (say) and (he is) a mercy for those among you who believe." And those who annoy the messenger of God, for them there is a painful punishment

[62] They swear to you by God (just) to please you, but God, with His messenger, has a greater right that they should please Him if they are believers

[63] Do they not know that whoever opposes God and His messenger, then for him there is the fire of hell, he will stay in it? That is a great disgrace

[64] The hypocrites are afraid lest a chapter (of the Quran) be sent down about them informing them of that which is in their hearts. Say, "Mock ! God will certainly bring out that which you are afraid of

[65] And if you ask them they will definitely say, "We were only talking idly and sporting." Say, "Was it at God and His signs and His messenger that you were mocking

[66] Do not make any excuse, you did reject after your belief. If We pardon a group from among you We will punish (the other) group because they were criminals

[67] The hypocrite men and the hypocrite women, they resemble each other. They enjoin that which is not recognised (as good) and stop (people) from recognised good and withhold their hands. They have forgotten God so (God too) has forgotten them. The hypocrites, they certainly are the transgressors

[68] God has promised the hypocrite men and the hypocrite women and the disbelievers, fire of hell, they will stay therein, that is sufficient for them and God has cursed them and for them there is an eternal punishment

[69] Like those before you, they were mightier than you in strength and had more wealth and children. So they enjoyed their portion and you have enjoyed your portion like those who enjoyed their portion before you, and you indulged in idle talk as they indulged in idle talk. Those are the persons whose works have become fruitless in this world and in the hereafter and those are the persons who are at loss

[70] Has not the news of those before them come to them: the people of Noah and Aad and Thamud and the people of Abraham and the dwellers of Midian and the overthrown cities. Their messengers came to them with clear proofs, so it was not God Who was unjust to them but they were unjust to themselves

[71] And the believing men and the believing women are guardians of each other. They enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and stop (people) from that which is not recognised (as good) and they establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and obey God and His messenger. God will be merciful to those persons, God is certainly Mighty, Wise. they establish worship (salat) and give charity (zakat) and obey God and His messenger. God will be merciful to those persons, God is certainly Mighty, Wise

[72] God has promised to the believing men and the believing women, gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein and (in) good houses in gardens of everlasting bliss, and the greatest (of all will be) pleasure from God, that is a great achievement

[73] O prophet ! strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be firm against them, and their settling place is hell and it is an evil destination

[74] They swear by God that they did not say (anything) and they did speak the word of disbelief, and they became disbelievers after their having accepted Islam, and they planned that which they could not attain, and they do not (take) revenge except (for the reason) that God and His messenger enriched them out of His grace, so if they repent it will be better for them and if they turn back, God will punish them with a painful punishment in this world and the hereafter, and they will neither have a guardian nor a helper for them in the (whole of the ) earth

[75] And of them are those who made an agreement with God (saying), "If He gives us out of His grace we will definitely give alms and we will definitely be of those who are righteous

[76] But when He gave them out of His grace they hoarded it (being niggardly) and turned back and they withdrew (from the agreement)

[77] Therefore, their consequence was, that He put hypocrisy in their hearts till the day they meet Him, because of their going against God in that which they had promised Him and because they lied

[78] Do they not know that God knows what they hide and their secret talks and (that) God is the Knower of the unseen

[79] Those who taunt such of the believers who give alms willingly and such who do not find (anything to give as alms) except (the fruit of) their striving, and consider the (believers) low among them, God will make them low among (the believers) and for them there is a painful punishment

[80] Whether you seek protective forgiveness for them or do not seek protective forgiveness for them, even if you seek protective forgiveness for them seventy times, God will not forgive them protectively. That is because they did not believe in God and His messenger and God does not guide the transgressing people

[81] Those who were left behind were happy at their sitting (by staying off), after the messenger of God (had left), and they disliked to strive with their wealth and their persons in the way of God and said, "Do not go in the heat." Say, "The fire of hell is severer in heat," had they but understood

[82] So let them laugh a little and they will weep much (as) a reward for what they used to earn

[83] So if God brings you back to (any) group from among them and if they ask you for permission to go forth, then say, "You will not go forth with me for ever nor will you fight the enemy along with me, you were pleased with sitting (and staying off from fighting) the first time, so sit with those who remain behind

[84] And do not ever pray for anyone of them who dies nor stand by his grave. They had not believed in God and His messenger and had died while they were transgressors

[85] And do not let their wealth and their children make you wonder, God intends only to punish them with it in this world and that their souls should depart while they are disbelievers

[86] And when a chapter (of the Quran) is sent down (ordering) that you believe in God and strive along with His messenger, those among them who are well-off, ask for your permission saying, "Leave us, so that we may remain with those who sit

[87] They are pleased that they will be with those who are left behind and there is a seal on their hearts, therefore they do not understand

[88] But the messenger and those who believe with him, they strive with their wealth and their persons, and those are the persons for whom there are good things and those are the persons who are successful

[89] God has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein, that is a great achievement

[90] And those among the desert Arabs who came with an excuse in order that permission might be granted to them and those who lied to God and His messenger, sat (at home), a painful punishment will afflict those among them who did not believe

[91] There is no blame on the weak nor on the sick nor on those who do not find that which they are required to spend, when they are sincere to God and His messenger. There is no way (to blame) the doers of good and God is Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[92] nor (is there any blame) on those, (to whom), when they came to you that you might (arrange) to carry them, you said, "I do not find that on which I could (arrange to) carry you." They went back with their eyes overflowing with tears due to grief that they did not find that which they were to spend

[93] The way (to blame) is only against those who ask for permission though they are rich. They are pleased that they will be with those who remain behind and God has set a seal on their hearts so they do not know

[94] They will present their excuse to you when you return to them, say, "Present no excuse, we will not believe you, God has given us your news (by) informing us. And God and His messenger will see your work, then you will be brought back to the Knower of the unseen and the seen then you will be informed by Him of that which you used to do

[95] They will swear to you by God when you return to them that you may keep away from them, so keep away from them, for they are unclean and their settling place is hell, a reward for that which they used to earn

[96] They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them, but (even) if you are pleased with them, God is certainly not pleased with the transgressing people

[97] The desert Arabs are stronger in disbelief and hypocrisy and more fitted for not knowing the limits which God has sent down to His messenger, and God is Knowing, Wise

[98] And of the desert Arabs are those who take that which they spend, as a fine, and wait for some evil turns of fortune to (fall on) you. May the evil turn of fortune be on them and God is Hearing, Knowing

[99] And of the desert Arabs is he who believes in God and the period hereafter and takes that which he spends as a means of nearness to God and for obtaining the prayers of the messenger. Beware ! that is certainly a means of nearness for them, God will make them enter into His mercy. God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[100] And the foremost of the first of the immigrants (from Mecca) and the helpers (residing at Madina who gave shelter to the Muslim immigrants from Mecca) and those who followed them in (doing) good, God was pleased with them and they were pleased with Him. And He has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, they will stay therein forever, that is a great achievement

[101] And from among those around you of the desert Arabs, there are hypocrites and from among the people of Madina (also, there are those who) persist in hypocrisy, you do not know them, We know them. We will punish them twice, then they will be turned back to a great punishment

[102] And (there are) others who have acknowledged their sins, they have mixed a righteous deed with another which was bad. It may be that God will turn to them (mercifully), God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[103] Take alms from their wealth, through which you may clean them and purify them and pray for them, your prayer will certainly be (a source of) security for them and God is Hearing, Knowing

[104] Do they not know that God accepts repentance from His servants and accepts alms and that God is the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

[105] And say, "Act ! so God will see your action and His messenger and the believers (too), and you will be brought back to the Knower of the unseen and the seen, then you will be informed by Him of what you used to do

[106] And (there are) others who are made to wait for the command of God, whether He punishes them or turns to them (mercifully); and God is Knowing, Wise

[107] And there are those who chose the mosque to cause harm and for disbelief and to cause disunity among the believers and as a place where one who warred against God and His messenger earlier, could watchfully wait; and they will definitely swear, "We intend nothing but good," but God bears witness that they are liars

[108] Never set foot in such a place! Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day, upon God-consciousness is worthy of thy setting foot therein -[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous of growing in purity: for God loves all who purify themselves

[109] Then, is he who founded his building for guarding (himself) from (the punishment of) God and (for winning) His pleasure better or he who founded his building on the edge of a cracking hollowed bank, so that it crumbles down with him into the fire of hell? And God does not guide the unjust people

[110] The building which they have built will never cease to be a (source of) restlessness in their hearts unless their hearts get cut into pieces, and God is Knowing, Wise

[111] God has indeed purchased from the believers their lives and wealth in exchange for Paradise. They fight in the cause of God and kill or are killed. This is a true promise binding on Him in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran. And whose promise is truer than God’s? So rejoice in the exchange you have made with Him. That is ˹truly˺ the ultimate triumph

[112] Those who repent, who serve (Him), who praise (Him), who fast, who bow down, who prostrate themselves, who enjoin that which is recognised (as good) and stop (people) from that which is not recognised (as good) and those who protect (themselves by remaining within) the limits (imposed by ) God; so convey the good news to the believers (described above)

[113] It is not (fit) for the prophet and those who believe that they should ask for the protective forgiveness for the polytheists even though they be relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are inhabitants of hell

[114] And Abraham's asking for protective forgiveness for his father was only because of a promise which he had promised to him. But when it became clear to him that his (father) was an enemy of God, he declared himself free from him. Abraham was certainly soft hearted, clement (kind)

[115] And it is not (the practice) of God to mislead a people after He has guided them to the extent of His making clear to them that which they should guard (against). God is certainly the Knower of everything

[116] The kingdom of the skies and the earth is certainly God's. He brings to life and causes to die, and besides God there is neither a guardian nor a helper for you

[117] God has turned (mercifully) to the prophet and the immigrants (from Mecca) and the helpers (of these immigrants at Madina) who followed him during the period of hardship, after the hearts of a party from among them had almost deviated, then He turned to them (mercifully), to them He is certainly full of pity, Merciful

[118] and to the three who were left behind (from going to the battle and whose condition became bad) to the extent that the earth, inspite of its spaciousness, became constrained on them and their souls (too) became constrained on them and they thought that there is no refuge from God except (in going) to Him. Then He turned to them (mercifully) that they may repent, God is certainly the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful

[119] O you who believe ! fear God and be with those who are truthful

[120] It did not befit the people of Madina and those around them of the desert Arabs to stay behind (refusing to go with) the messenger of God nor to prefer their own lives to his life. That is because there does not afflict them thirst or fatigue or hunger in the way of God nor do they tread a path which angers the disbelievers nor do they receive from their enemy whatever they receive, but a righteous deed is recorded for them thereof. God certainly does not waste the reward of the doers of good

[121] nor do they spend any spending, small or great nor do they cut across a valley, but it is recorded for them that God may reward them with (something) better than that which they used to do

[122] And it is not (proper) for the believers that they should go out all together (to fight), so why not a group go out from every party among them, so that (those who remain behind) could develop sound understanding in religion and (through this religious knowledge) warn their people when they return to them (from war) so that they (too) could be cautious

[123] O you who believe ! fight those of the disbelievers(hypocrites-Fake Muslims) who are among you and let them find firmness in you. And know that God is certainly with those who guard (against evil)

[124] And whenever a chapter (of the Quran) is sent down, then from among them is he who says, "Which of you has this (chapter of the Quran) increased in belief? "So, as for those who believe, it has (further) increased them in belief and they rejoice

[125] And as for those in whose hearts is a disease, it has (only) added uncleanliness to their uncleanliness and they die while they are disbelievers

[126] Do they not see that they are afflicted once or twice every year, even then, they neither repent nor are they mindful

[127] And whenever a chapter (of the Quran) is sent down, some of them look at others, (as if saying), "Does anyone see you?" Then they turn away. God has turned away their hearts because they are a people who do not understand

[128] There has come to you a messenger from among yourselves, grievous to him is your distress, (he is) excessively desirous for your (good) and full of pity and merciful to the believers

[129] So if they turn back, then say, "God is sufficient for me, there is no god but He, in Him have I put my trust and He is the Lord of the great throne (of the universe)

[1] Alif Laam Raa. There are the signs of the book of wisdom

[2] Is it a wonder for mankind that We have communicated to a man from among them, that he should warn mankind and convey good news to those who believe, that for them is the true footing with their Lord? The disbelievers say, “This is certainly a clear magician.”

[3] Your Lord is certainly God Who created the skies and the earth in six periods, then He set the balance on the throne (of the universe), directing the affair. No mediator (can recommend) without (obtaining) His permission. That is God your Lord, so serve Him. Will you not then mind? without (obtaining) His permission. That is God your Lord, so serve Him. Will you not then mind

[4] To Him will be the return of all of you, the promise of God is true. He it is Who begins the creation, then gets it reproduced that He may reward with justice those who believe and do righteous works. And for those who do not believe, there will be a drink of hot water and a painful punishment, because they did not believe

[5] He it is Who has made the sun self luminous and the moon radiant (reflecting the sun light) and programmed for it stages that you may know the number of years and (keep) the account. God did not create that but in reality. He explains the signs in detail for a people who have knowledge

[6] In the alternation of the night and the day and (in) that which God has created in the skies and the earth, there are certainly signs for a people who guard (against evil)

[7] Those who do not hope to meet Us and are pleased with the life of this world and are satisfied with it and those who are heedless of Our signs

[8] for such, their settling place is certainly the fire because of that which they used to earn

[9] Those who believe and do righteous works, their Lord will certainly guide them through their belief, (to) rivers flowing beneath them in gardens of bliss

[10] Their call therein will be, “You are glorified (above all) O God,” and their greeting therein will be “Peace,” and another call of theirs will be that, “Praise is due only for God, the Lord of the worlds.”

[11] And if God were to hasten for mankind the evil, as they wish the hastening of good on them, then their term would have been brought to an end for them; so We leave those who do not hope to meet Us, blindly wandering on in their rebellion

[12] And when harm afflicts man he prays to Us, lying on his side or sitting or standing but when We remove from him that which harmed him, he passes on as if he had not prayed to Us for the harm that had afflicted him. Thus, that which they do is made fair seeming to the extravagant

[13] And We indeed destroyed generations before you when they were unjust, and their messengers had come to them with clear proofs but they did not believe. Thus do We reward the criminal people

[14] Then We made you the successors in the earth after them, to see how you act

[15] And when Our clear communications are read to them, those who do not hope to meet Us say, “Bring a Quran other than this or change it.” Say, “It is not for me to change it of my own accord, I follow nothing except that which is communicated to me, I certainly fear the punishment of the great day, if I disobey my Lord.”

[16] Say, “Had God willed, I would not have read the (Quran) to you, and He would not have made you understand it, I have indeed lived a life time among you before it (was revealed to me). Do you not then understand?”

[17] Who then, is more unjust than he who forges a lie against God or denies His signs? The criminals will certainly not be successful

[18] And they serve besides God that which neither harms them nor profits them and say, “These are our mediators with God.” Say, “Do you inform God of that which is in the skies and in the earth (which you presume that) He does not know?” Glory be to Him and Highly Exalted be He above all that they associate (with Him) as partners

[19] And mankind were but a single community, then they disagreed. And had a word not gone forth from your Lord, the matter in which they had disagreed among themselves would have been settled (once for all). for all

[20] And they say, “Why has not a sign been sent down on him from his Lord?” So tell (them), “(I do not know) the unrevealed (affairs, it) is only for God (to decide), so wait, I (too), with you, will be of those who wait.”

[21] And when We make mankind to taste mercy after the harm that had afflicted them, then they devise a plan against Our signs. Say, “God is Fastest at planning, Our messengers certainly record that which you all plan.”

[22] He it is Who makes you travel in the land and the sea, till when you are in the ships, and they sail with them due to a pleasant breeze and they are happy with it, a violent wind comes to it and (with it) a wave comes to them from all sides and they think that they are encompassed therein, (then) they pray to God making religion exclusively for Him, “If You deliver us from this then we will definitely be of those who are grateful.”

[23] But when He delivers them (from the storm), they rebel in the earth without having the right to do so. O mankind ! your rebellion is only against yourselves, a provision of the life of this world, then to Us will be your return, then We will inform you of that which you used to do

[24] The likeness of the life of this world is only like water which We send down from the sky, then with the (water) mixes up the vegetation of the earth, from which mankind and cattle eat, to the extent that the earth takes up its decoration and is adorned (with luxuriant vegetation); and (when) its owners think that they are all powerful over (getting full benefit out of) it, Our command comes (down on it) by night or by day and We make it a reaped (field of vegetation) as if it had not flourished yesterday. Thus do We explain the signs in detail for a people who reflect

[25] And God invites you to the home of peace and guides whom He wills to the straight path

[26] For those who do good is a good (reward) and more, neither darkness nor disgrace will cover their faces, those are the inhabitants of the garden, they will stay therein

[27] And those who earn evils, (their) reward (will be) similar to their evil and disgrace will cover them, there will be no protector for them (to protect them) from God, their faces will be as if they were covered with pieces of dark night, those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay therein

[28] And on the day when We will gather them all together, then say to those who associated partners (with Us), “(Stay in) your places ! you and your partners.” Then We will separate them one from the other and their (presumed) partners will say, “It was not us that you served (worshipped)

[29] so God is sufficient as a witness between us and you that we were unaware of your serving (worshipping) us.”

[30] There every soul will examine that which it had sent before, and they will be returned to God their Real Guardian, and that which they used to falsely fabricate will go away from them

[31] Say, “Who provides you from the skies and the earth or who is it that has power over the hearing and the sight and who brings forth the living from the dead and brings forth the dead from the living and who governs the affair (of the universe)?” They will immediately say, “God,” then say, “Will you not then guard?”

[32] So, that is God your Real Lord. Then what is left after truth except error? How then are you turned away (from the truth)

[33] Thus the word of your Lord is proved true on those who exceed the limits that they will not believe

[34] Say, “Is there anyone among your (presumed) partners (of God) who begins the creation then gets it reproduced?” Say, “God begins the creation then gets it reproduced, how then are you turned away (from the truth)?” “God begins the creation then gets it reproduced, how then are you turned away (from the truth)?”

[35] Say, “Is there anyone among your (presumed) partners (of God) who guides to the truth?” Say, “God guides to the truth.” Then has He, Who guides to the truth, greater right that He should be followed, or he who does not go aright unless he (himself) is guided? Then what is the matter with you? How do you judge?”

[36] And most of them follow nothing but conjecture (and) conjecture is certainly of no use in anything compared to the truth, and God is certainly the Knower of that which they do

[37] And this Quran is not such that it could be invented by someone besides God, but it confirms that which is before it and it is a detailed explanation of the book (prescribed law) from the Lord of the worlds, in which there is nothing doubtful

[38] Or do they say, “He has invented it.” Say, “(If any human being can invent it) then bring one chapter like it and call whomever you can besides God, if you are truthful.”

[39] No ! they deny it because of that (part of it) which they cannot grasp through their (existing) knowledge and (because) its interpretation has not yet come to them. Thus did those before them deny, then see how the end of the unjust was (brought about)

[40] And of them is he who believes in it, and of them is he who does not believe in it and your Lord has the best knowledge of those who are corrupt

[41] And if they deny you then say, “For me my deeds and for you your deeds; you are free from that which I do and I am free from that which you do.”

[42] And of them are those who (pretend to) hear you. But can you make the deaf to hear when they are not (in a position to) understand

[43] And of them are those who look at you. But can you show the way to the blind when they are not (in a position to) see

[44] God is certainly not unjust to human beings in anything but human beings are unjust to themselves

[45] And the day on which He will gather them, it will be as if they did not stay (in the earth) except for a part of a day, they will recognise each other. Those who denied the meeting with God and were not guided, will be at a loss

[46] And whether We show you a part of that which We promise them or take you back (i.e. cause you to die before that), ultimately their return is to Us; then (even after you) God will be a Witness over that which they do

[47] And for every community there was a messenger, so when their messenger came to them (their affair was) decided between them with justice and they were not dealt with unjustly

[48] And they say, “When will this promise be fulfilled, if you are truthful.”

[49] Say, “I do not have power (even to) harm or benefit myself (I have nothing) except that which God wills For every community there is a (fixed) term, when their term comes (to an end), then they can neither postpone it for (some) time nor advance it.”

[50] Say, “Do you see, whether His punishment comes to you by night or by day, what is there of it, which the criminals wish to hasten

[51] Then will you believe in it (only) when it has befallen? What ! now (you believe) and (earlier, not believing in it) you had wished for its hastening.”

[52] Then it will be said to those who were unjust, “Taste the punishment that stays. Will you be rewarded for something other than that which you used to earn?”

[53] And they ask you to inform them, “Is that true?” Say, “Yes! and by my Lord, it is certainly true and you cannot defeat (the truth).”

[54] And if every soul that was unjust had (all) that is in the earth, it would offer it as ransom, and they will hide the regrets when they see the punishment, and (the affair will be) decided between them with justice and they will not be dealt with unjustly

[55] Beware ! certainly all that is in the skies and the earth is God’s. Beware ! certainly the promise of God is true but the majority of them does not know

[56] He gives life and causes to die and to Him you will be returned

[57] O mankind ! there has come to you an admonition from your Lord and a healing for (the diseases) which are in the hearts and a guidance and a mercy for the believers

[58] Say, “In the grace of God and in His mercy, then in that, let them be happy, that is better than what they gather (hoard).”

[59] Say, “Have you seen the provision which God has sent down for you? Then you make (something) of it unlawful and (something) lawful.” Say, “Has God permitted you (to make things lawful and unlawful) or do you forge (a lie) against God?”

[60] And what do those who forge a lie against God guess (regarding) the day of resurrection? God is certainly Graceful to mankind but the majority of them is not grateful

[61] And you are not (engaged) in any affair nor do you read about it from the Quran nor do you execute any work but We are Witnesses over you when you are engaged in it. And not (even) the weight of a particle in the earth or in the sky is hidden from your Lord and nothing less than that nor greater but it is (recorded) in a clear record

[62] Beware ! certainly (for) the friends of God, there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve

[63] Those who believe and guard (against evil)

[64] for them is good news in the life of this world and in the hereafter, there is no change in the words of God, that is a great achievement

[65] And do not let their speech grieve you, certainly the might is totally God’s, He is the Hearing, the Knowing

[66] Beware ! whatever is in the skies and whatever is on the earth is certainly God’s, and what do they follow who pray to (their presumed) partners besides God? They follow nothing but assumption, and they do nothing but lie

[67] He it is Who made the night for you that you may rest therein and the day for visibility, certainly there are signs therein for a people who listen

[68] They say, “God has taken a son,” far it is from His Glory, He is Independent, His is whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth, you have no authority with you for this (statement of yours). Do you say about God that which you do not know

[69] Say, “Those who forge a lie against God will not be successful.”

[70] (They have made such activities the source of their) provision in this world, then to Us will be their return, then We will make them taste a severe punishment because they did not believe

[71] And read to them the news of Noah when he said to his people, “O my people ! if my staying (with you) and my reminding through the signs of God is hard on you, then (as for me), I put my trust in God, now you make a collective decision in your affair along with your (presumed) partners (of God) then do not let your affair be dubious to you, then have it executed against me and give me no time. and give me no time

[72] But if you turn back , then I have not asked you for any reward, my reward is with none but God and I have been commanded to be of those who submit (as Muslims).”

[73] But they denied him so We saved him and those with him in the ship, and made them successors and drowned those who denied Our signs. See then, how the end of those who were warned was (brought about)

[74] Then after him We raised messengers (who were sent) to their people, and they came to them with clear proofs but they were not ready to believe in that which they had denied earlier. Thus do We set a seal on the hearts of those who exceed the limits

[75] Then after them We raised Moses and Aaron (and sent them) to Pharaoh and the leaders of his (community) with Our signs, but they considered themselves great and they were a criminal people

[76] So when the truth came to them from Us they said, “This is certainly clear magic.”

[77] Moses said, “Do you speak (like this) about the truth when it has come to you? Is this magic? And magicians are not successful.”

[78] They said, “Have both of you come to us to turn us away from that on which we found our fathers, and thereby become great in the earth? But we will not believe in you.”

[79] And Pharaoh said, “Bring to me every learned magician.”

[80] So when the magicians came, Moses said to them, “Put down that which you are to put down.”

[81] So when they had put down (and exhibited their magic), Moses said, “What you have come with is magic, God will certainly falsify it, God certainly does not set right the work of those who are corrupt

[82] and God confirms the truth by His words though the criminals may dislike.”

[83] So none believed in Moses except the descendants of his people due to the fear of Pharaoh and their leaders, lest he should persecute them, and Pharaoh was certainly dominating in the earth and he was certainly of the extravagant

[84] And Moses said, “O my people ! if you believe in God then put your trust in Him, if you are those who submit(as Muslims).”

[85] So they said, “We put our trust in God; our Lord ! do not make us an (item of) trial for the unjust people

[86] and deliver us through your mercy from a people who are disbelievers.”

[87] And We communicated to Moses and his brother, “Settle your people in houses in Egypt and make your houses the Qibla (direction during worship) and establish worship (salat) and give good news to the believers

[88] And Moses said, “Our Lord ! You have given to Pharaoh and the leaders of his (community) adornment and wealth in the life of this world, our Lord ! that they may mislead people from Your way. Our Lord ! destroy their wealth and harden their hearts so that they do not believe till they see the painful punishment.”

[89] He said, “The prayer of both of you is accepted, so be established (on your religion) and do not follow the way of those who do not have knowledge.”

[90] And We made the children of Israel to cross the sea. Then Pharaoh and his army followed them in rebellion and transgression till when the drowning grasped him, he said, “I believe that there is no god but He in Whom the children of Israel believe and I am of those who submit (as Muslims).” m the children of Israel believe and I am of those who submit (as Muslims).”

[91] What ! now ! and you had disobeyed earlier and you were of those who were corrupt

[92] So this day We will deliver you in (the form of) your bodythat you may be a sign for those who come after you, and certainly there are many of the human beings who are heedless of Our signs

[93] And We indeed made the children of Israel settle down a real settling and We provided them with the good things, then they did not disagree till the knowledge came to them. Your Lord will certainly decide between them on the day of resurrection concerning that in which they used to disagree

[94] So if you are in a doubt regarding that which We have sent down to you then ask those who read the book (which was revealed) before you. The truth has indeed come to you from your Lord so do not be of those who doubt

[95] And do not be of those who deny the signs of God, then you (too) will be of those who are losers

[96] Those on whom the word of your Lord has proved true will certainly not believe

[97] even if every sign comes to them, till they see the painful punishment

[98] Then why was there not a single city which believed so that their belief would have profited them, except the people of Jonah? When they believed We removed from them the punishment of disgrace from the life of this world and We gave them provision till a time

[99] And had your Lord willed, those who are in the earth would have believed, all of them together. Will you then compel mankind till they become believers

[100] And it is not (possible) for any soul to believe except by the permission of God and He casts uncleanliness on those who have no sense

[101] Say, “See (all) that is there in the skies and the earth.” But signs and warnings are of no use for a people who do not believe

[102] Then do they wait for anything other than the days similar to (the days of) those who passed away before them? Say, “Then wait, I am (also) with you from among those who wait.”

[103] Then We save Our messengers and those who believe; like that, it is incumbent on Us to save the believers

[104] Say, “O mankind ! if you are in doubt about my religion, then I do not serve those whom you serve besides God but I serve God who takes you back (causes you to die) and I have been commanded to be of the believers,”

[105] and that, “Establish yourself for the upright religion (Islam) and do not be of the polytheists

[106] And do not pray to (something) besides God, which neither benefits you nor harms you, for if you do so, then you will certainly be of the unjust

[107] And if God afflicts you with harm, then there is none who can remove it but He, and if He intends good for you, then there is none who can keep back His grace, He grants it to whom He wills of His servants, and He is the Protectively Forgiving, the Merciful.”

[108] Say, “O mankind ! the truth has come to you from your Lord, so whoever receives guidance, he receives guidance only for (the benefit of) his own soul, and whoever goes astray, then (the loss of his) going astray is only on him, and I am not a trustee over you.”

[109] And follow that which is communicated to you and be patient till God judges and He is the Best of judges

[1] Alif Laam Raa, (This is) a book, the communications of which are established (in wisdom, decisive), then explained in detail, from One Wise, Informed

[2] that you should not serve anyone but God, I am a warner from Him and a conveyer of good news

[3] and that you should ask for protective forgiveness from your Lord, then turn to Him (in repentance). He provides you with a good provision till an appointed term and bestows His grace on every possessor of grace. But if you turn back, then I fear for you the punishment of the great day

[4] To God is your return and He has power over everything

[5] Beware ! they cover up their bosoms doubly that they may hide from Him. Beware ! even when they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows that which they hide and that which they make public, He certainly knows the contents of their bosoms

[6] And there is no moving creature in the earth but (the responsibility of) its provision is on God, and He knows its place/time of stay and its place/time of departure, everything is in a clear record

[7] And He it is Who created the skies and the earth in six periods when His throne was on water(Fluid), that He may test you as to which of you is best in action. And if you say, “You will be raised up after death,” those who do not believe will definitely say, “This is nothing but clear magic.”

[8] And if We postpone the punishment from them for a measured period of time, they will definitely say, “What stops it? Beware ! the day it will come on them, nothing will turn it away from them and that which they used to mock at will surround them

[9] And if We make man taste mercy from Us then take it off from him, he certainly becomes despairing, ungrateful

[10] And if We make him taste happiness after the harm that afflicted him, he definitely says, “Evils have gone away from me,” and he is exultant, boastful

[11] except those who are patient and do righteous works; those are the persons for whom there is protective forgiveness and a great reward

[12] Then it may be that you will give up part of that which is communicated to you, and your bosom will become straitened by it, because they say, “Why has not a treasure been sent down on him or an angel come with him?” You are only a warner while God is the Trustee over everything

[13] Or they say, “He has forged it.” Say, “Then bring ten chapters like it, forged (if it is humanly possible) and call upon whom you can, besides God, (for helping you in forging it), if you are truthful.”

[14] But if they do not respond to you, then know that it has been sent down by the knowledge of God and that there is no god but He. Then will you be those who submit (as Muslims)

[15] Whoever intends the life of this world and its adornment, We will pay them in full for their deeds in (this world) itself and they will not have anything reduced in it

[16] Those are the persons for whom there is nothing in the hereafter except the fire, and the work which they did in the (world) will be fruitless and that which they used to do will become vain

[17] Then will he, who is on a clear proof from his Lord and a witness from Him reads it to him, and before it (when) there is the book of Moses, (as) a guide and a mercy, (not believe in the Quran)? They will believe in it. And whoever does not believe in it from among the parties, then the fire is his promised place. So do not be in doubt about it, it is certainly the truth from your Lord but the majority of human beings does not believe

[18] And who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against God? Those will be presented before their Lord and the witnesses will say, “These are the persons who lied against their Lord.” Beware ! the curse of God is on the unjust

[19] Those who turn away (people) from the way of God and seek crookedness in it and they do not believe in the hereafter

[20] those cannot frustrate (Him) in the earth, and for them there will be no guardians besides God, the punishment will be doubled for them (because) they did not use their capacity of hearing and they did not see

[21] Those are the persons who have caused loss to their souls and that which they used to forge has gone away from them

[22] Assuredly, they will be the losers in the hereafter

[23] Those who believe and do righteous works and humble themselves before their Lord, those are certainly the inhabitants of the garden, they will stay therein

[24] The likeness of the two parties is as the blind and the deaf and the seeing and the hearing. Are they equal in likeness, will you not then mind

[25] And We had sent Noah to his people, (he said), “I am a clear warner for you

[26] that you should not serve anyone except God, I fear for you the punishment of a painful day.”

[27] So the leaders of those who did not believe from among his people said, “We see that you are only a man like us and we do not see anyone following you except those who are the lowest among us, immature in judgment, and we do not see in you any excellence (in anything) over us. No ! we think you are liars.”

[28] He said, “O my people ! you see, if I am on a clear proof from my Lord and mercy has come to me from His presence but it has been made obscure to you, shall we compel you to accept it while you dislike it

[29] And O my people ! I do not ask you for wealth (as a reward) for it, my reward is with none but God and I am not going to drive away those who believe, they will certainly meet their Lord, but I see that you are an ignorant people

[30] And O my people ! who will help me against God if I drive them away, will you not then mind

[31] And I do not say to you that with me are treasures of God, nor do I know the unseen, and I do not say to you that I am an angel and I do not say about those whom your eyes hold in low estimation that God will never grant them good, God knows best that which is there in their souls, then I will certainly be of those who are unjust.”

[32] They said, “O Noah, ! you have disputed with us and disputed too much with us, so bring upon us that which you threaten us with, if you are of the truthful.”

[33] He said. “Only God can bring it upon you if He wills and you will not be able to frustrate (it)

[34] And my advice will not profit you, if I intend to advise you while God intends to leave you in error, He is your Lord and towards Him you will be returned.”

[35] Or do they say, “He has forged it.” Say, “If I have forged it then on me is my crime and I am free from the crimes which are committed by you.”

[36] And it was communicated to Noah that, “None of your people will believe except those who have already believed, so do not grieve because of what they do

[37] And build the ship before Our eyes and (according to) Our communication and do not speak to Me about those who are unjust, they will certainly be drowned.”

[38] And he (became engaged in) building the ship. So every time the leaders of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him, he said, “If you ridicule us (now) then we (too) will certainly ridicule you as you ridicule

[39] then you will know, who it is on whom the punishment will come which will disgrace him, and on whom will the eternal punishment be let loose.”

[40] (This dispute continued) until when Our commandment came and the water gushed forth from the (reservoir in the) valley (and) We said, “Load in the (ship) two from every pair and your people and whoever believes, except him against whom the word has already gone forth,” and a small number believed with him

[41] And he said, “Embark in it. In the name of God be its sailing and its anchoring, your Lord is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful.”

[42] And it sailed with them in waves like mountains and Noah called out to his son while he was separate (from those in the ship), “O my son ! embark with us and do not be with the disbelievers.”

[43] He said, “I will betake myself to a mountain, it will protect me from the water.” He said, “This day there is no protector (for anyone) against the commandment of God except for him on whom He has mercy,” and a wave came in between them so he was among those who were drowned

[44] And it was said, “O earth ! swallow your water and O sky ! withhold (the rain).” And the water was absorbed (in the earth) and the affair was decided and the (ship) rested on (the mountain) Al Judi. And it was said, “Away with the unjust people.”

[45] And Noah called out to his Lord and said, “My Lord ! my son is certainly from my people and your promise is certainly true and you are the Best Judge of (all) the judges.”

[46] He said, “O Noah ! he (your son) is certainly not from your people, his work is certainly other than righteous, so do not ask of Me that of which you have no knowledge, I admonish you lest you be of the ignorant.”

[47] He said, “My Lord ! I seek Your protection lest I ask You that of which I have no knowledge, and if You do not protectively forgive me and have mercy on me I will be of the losers.”

[48] It was said, “O Noah ! go down (from the ship and the mountain) with peace from Us and blessings on you and on communities from him who is with you. And (there will be) communities whom We will give provision, then a painful punishment from Us will afflict them.”

[49] That is from the news of the unseen which We communicate to you, before this you did not know it, you nor your people, so be patient, the (best) end is certainly for those who guard (against evil)

[50] And to (the people of) Aad (We sent) their brother Hud (as a messenger), he said, “O my people ! serve God, there is no god for you other than Him, you are nothing but forgers

[51] O my people ! I do not ask you for a reward for it, my reward is with none but Him Who initiated my creation. Do you not then understand

[52] And, O my people ! ask protective forgiveness from your Lord, then turn to Him (in repentance), He will send (down from) the sky abundant rain on you and add strength to your strength, and do not turn back to be criminals.”

[53] They said, “O Hud ! you have not come to us with a clear proof and we are not going to give up our gods on your word and we do not believe in you

[54] We say nothing but that some of our gods have attacked you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness and you (too) bear witness, that I am certainly free from (worshipping) that which you associate as partners (with God)

[55] instead of Him. So plot against me all together, then do not wait (to execute it)

[56] I certainly put my trust in God, my Lord and your Lord. There is no moving creature but He holds it by its forelock. My Lord is certainly on the straight path

[57] So if you turn back, then I have conveyed to you that with which I was sent to you, and my Lord will make a people other than you to succeed you, and you cannot harm Him in anything; my Lord is certainly a Protector over everything.”

[58] And when Our commandment came to pass, by Our mercy, We saved Hud and those who believed with him and We saved them from a hard punishment

[59] And that was (the community of) Aad, they denied the signs of their Lord and disobeyed His messengers and followed the command of every compelling opponent

[60] And a curse was made to follow them in this world and on the day of resurrection. Beware ! Aad did not believe in their Lord, so away with Aad the people of Hud

[61] And to (the community of) Thamud (We sent) their brother Salih, he said, “O my people ! serve God, there is no god for you other than Him. He produced you from the earth and made you dwell therein. So ask Him for protective forgiveness then turn to Him (in repentance), my Lord is certainly Near, Responsive.” you dwell therein. So ask Him for protective forgiveness then turn to Him (in repentance), my Lord is certainly Near, Responsive.”

[62] They said, “O Salih ! earlier to this, you were one among us, in whom our (high) hopes were placed. Do you forbid us to worship that which our fathers worshipped? And we are certainly in doubt causing restlessness, concerning that which you invite us to.”

[63] He said, “O my people ! do you see, if I am on a clear proof from my Lord and there has come to me mercy from Him, then who will help me against God if I disobey Him? Then you will add nothing to me except loss

[64] And O my people ! this is the she camel of God, a sign for you, so leave her to pasture in the earth of God and do not afflict her with (any) harm (and if you do so), then a near punishment will seize you.”

[65] But they slew her, so he said, “Enjoy yourselves in your houses for three days, that is a promise not to be belied.”

[66] Then, when Our commandment came, by Our mercy, We saved Salih and those who believed with him, from the disgrace of that day. Certainly your Lord, He is the Strong, the Mighty

[67] And the loud cry seized those who were unjust, so that the morning found them prostrate in their houses

[68] as if they had never dwelt therein. Beware ! Thamud did not believe in their Lord, so away with the Thamud

[69] And Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace,” he said, “Peace,” then he did not delay in bringing a roasted calf

[70] Then when he saw their hands not extending towards it, he considered them strange and conceived a fear due to them. They said, “Do not fear, we have been sent to the people of Lot.”

[71] And his wife (who was) standing, laughed when We gave her the good news of (a son) Isaac and after Isaac (of a grandson) Jacob

[72] She said, “Sorrowful is my state, shall I have a child when I am an old woman and this my husband is an old man? This is certainly a wonderful thing.”

[73] They said, “Do you wonder at the commandment of God? The mercy of God and His blessings be upon you O people of the house. He is certainly Praised, Glorious.”

[74] So when the fear went away from Abraham and the good news came to him, he began to plead with Us for the people of Lot

[75] Abraham was certainly kind, tender-hearted, frequently turning (to God)

[76] (It was said), “O Abraham keep away from this, the command of your Lord has (already) gone forth, and a punishment that cannot be turned back will certainly come upon them.”

[77] And when Our messengers came to Lot he was grieved on account of them and straitened due to them, being unable (to protect them); and he said, “This is a distressful day,”

[78] when his people came rushing towards him. And (he knew, that) earlier (too) they used to do evil things, (therefore) he said, “O my people ! these are my daughters, they are cleaner for you (if you marry them), so fear God and do not disgrace me with regard to my guests, is there not (even a single) right minded man among you?”

[79] They said, “You already know that we do not have any real (interest) in your daughters and you certainly know that which we intend.”

[80] He said, “I wish I had strength against you or could be take myself to a strong support.”

[81] They (messengers) said, “O Lot ! we are messengers of your Lord, they cannot (even) approach towards you. So travel with your people during a part of the night, and do not let anyone of you turn back, except your wife, that which befalls them will certainly befall her. Certainly, their promised time is the morning. Is not the morn near?”

[82] So when Our commandment came to pass, We made its high places (to become) its low places (turning them upside down, probably through an earthquake) and rained on them porous stones of baked clay (which probably erupted from an associated volcano and got deposited in the form of) layers

[83] having been marked from your Lord, and the (township of Lot) is not far from the unjust (people, who did not believe in the Quran)

[84] And to the (people of) Midian (We sent) their brother Shuaib, he said, “O my people ! serve God, there is no god for you other than Him. And do not measure and weigh less than what is due. I see you in prosperity and I fear for you the punishment of the encompassing day

[85] And O my people ! give back full measure and weight, with justice and do not reduce those things that are due to people and do not cause disturbance in the earth, being corrupt

[86] That which God causes to remain (with you with honesty) is better for you if you are believers; and I am not a protector over you.”

[87] They said, “O Shuaib ! does your worshipping (God) enjoin on you (the condition) that we should give up (worshipping) that which our fathers worshipped or that we should not do whatever we like (to do) with our wealth? You are certainly kind, one on the right way (therefore think it over).”

[88] He said, “O my people ! do you see? If I am on a clear proof from my Lord and He has promised me (with a) good provision from Himself, and that, disagreeing with you (on your wrong practices, if) I do not intend to go towards that from which I (myself) forbid you, (then am I wrong)? I do not intend anything but to reform to the extent of my capability, and (the success of) my conciliatory (effort, depends) on no one but God, in Him I trust and to Him I turn. wrong practices, if) I do not intend to go towards that from which I (myself) forbid you, (then am I wrong)? I do not intend anything but to reform to the extent of my capability, and (the success of) my conciliatory (effort, depends) on no one but God, in Him I trust and to Him I turn

[89] And O my people ! do not let (your) opposition to me make you commit a crime so that there may befall you the like of that which befell the people of Noah or the people of Hud or the people of Salih, and the people of Lot are not far off from you

[90] And ask for protective forgiveness from your Lord then turn to Him (in repentance), my Lord is certainly Merciful, Loving.”

[91] They said, “O Shuaib ! we do not understand much of that which you say and we certainly see you weak among us, and were it not for your family we would have stoned you and you are not mighty against us.”

[92] He said, “O my people ! do you esteem my family more than God and you take Him (as something) cast behind your back? My Lord is certainly an Encompasser of all that you do

[93] And O my people ! work according to your ability, I (too) am working. You will come to know, on whom will come the punishment which will disgrace him, and who is the one who lies? And be vigilant I too am vigilant with you.”

[94] And when Our commandment came, by Our mercy, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, and the loud cry seized those who did injustice, so the morning found them prostrate in their houses

[95] as if they did not dwell therein. So away with (the people of) Midian as were removed Thamud

[96] And We had sent Moses with Our signs and clear authority

[97] to Pharaoh and the leaders of his (community), but they followed the commandment of Pharaoh and the commandment of Pharaoh was not right

[98] He will lead his people on the day of resurrection so as to present them to the fire, and evil will be the place of presentation and those presented

[99] And a curse was made to follow them in this (world) and on the day of resurrection. Evil will be the gift which will be gifted

[100] That is from the news of the cities which We narrate to you, (some cities are still) standing while (others are) reaped (having been uprooted)

[101] And We did not do injustice to them but they did injustice to themselves; and their (presumed) gods whom they prayed to, besides God, were of no use to them in anything when the commandment of your Lord came to pass, and they did not add to them anything other than ruin

[102] And like that your Lord seizes when He seizes the cities while they are unjust. His seizing is certainly severely painful

[103] In that there is certainly a sign for one who fears the punishment of the hereafter. That is the day on which mankind will be gathered and that is the day which will be witnessed

[104] And We do not delay it but till a term computed

[105] The day when it comes, no soul will be able to speak except by His permission. Then of them (some) will be wretched while others blessed

[106] As for those who are wretched, they will be in the fire, therein for them there will be sighing and groaning

[107] they will stay in it so long as the skies and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills. Your Lord is certainly the Doer of what He intends

[108] And as for those who are blessed, they will be in the garden, they will stay in it so long as the skies and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills, a gift without break

[109] So do not be in doubt concerning that which they worship. They do not worship but in the manner in which their fathers worshipped earlier. And We will certainly pay them back in full their portion without reduction

[110] And We certainly gave the book to Moses, but disagreement arose therein, and if a (decisive) word had not gone forth from your Lord, the matter would have been decided between them, and about it they are certainly in a doubt causing restlessness

[111] And your Lord will definitely pay back in full (the reward of) their deeds to all. He is certainly informed of that which they do

[112] So establish yourself as you are commanded, (you) and he who turns (to God) with you, and do not rebel. He is certainly a Seer of what you do

[113] And do not incline towards those who are unjust, lest the fire afflict you, and you have no guardians besides God, then you will not be helped

[114] And establish worship at the two ends of the day and in the early parts of the night. Good deeds certainly remove evil deeds. That is a reminder for those who are mindful

[115] And be patient, God certainly does not waste the reward of the doers of good

[116] So among the generations before you, why, persons retaining (religious understanding) did not come (forward) to forbid (people) from being corrupt in the earth, except a small number of those whom We had saved from among them? And those who were unjust pursued that which was made for their enjoyment therein, and (thus) they became criminals. those whom We had saved from among them? And those who were unjust pursued that which was made for their enjoyment therein, and (thus) they became criminals

[117] And your Lord is not (such as) to destroy the cities unjustly while their people are righteous

[118] And had your Lord willed He would have made mankind a single community, and they will not cease to disagree (among themselves)

[119] except those on whom your Lord has mercy and for that did He create them. And the word of your Lord will be fulfilled, “I will definitely fill hell with the jinn and mankind all together.”

[120] And We narrate to you all the news from (the histories) of the messengers (just) to strengthen your heart there with, and through this there has come to you the truth and an admonition and a reminder for the believers

[121] And say to those who do not believe, “Work according to your ability, we too are working

[122] and wait, we too are waiting.”

[123] And God’s is the unseen of the skies and the earth, and to Him is returned every affair. So serve Him, and put your trust in Him and your Lord is not unaware of that which you do

[1] Alif Laam Raa. Those are the signs of the book that makes clear

[2] We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran that you may understand

[3] We narrate to you the best of narratives through that which We have communicated to you (in) this Quran, though before this you were of those unaware (of it)

[4] When Joseph said to his father, “O my father ! I saw eleven planets and the sun and the moon, I saw them bowing down to me.”

[5] He (father) said, “O my son ! do not narrate your vision to your brother lest they plot a plot against you. The devil is certainly an open enemy to man

[6] And thus your Lord will choose you and teach you the interpretation of events and make His favour complete on you and on the family of Jacob, as He earlier completed it on your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is certainly Knowing, Wise.”

[7] In Joseph and his brothers, there are indeed signs for those who inquire

[8] When they said, “Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, though we are a strong group. Our father is certainly in clear error

[9] Kill Joseph or cast him away in some (other) land, then the attention of your father will be exclusively for you, and after that you become righteous people.”

[10] A speaker from among them said, “Do not kill Joseph but put him in a deep well if you have (decided) to do (something to get rid of him, so that) some caravan may pick him up.”

[11] They said, “O our father ! what reason have you that you do not trust us with (respect to) Joseph, when we are his sincere well wishers

[12] Send him with us tomorrow that he may enjoy himself and play and we will be his protectors.”

[13] He said, “It grieves me that you should take him away and I fear that the wolf may eat him when you are heedless of him.”

[14] They said, “(How) would the wolf eat him when we are a strong group? Then we would certainly be losers.”

[15] So when they went away with him and collectively decided that they will put him in a deep well, then We communicated to him that you will definitely inform them of this affair of theirs while they do not perceive

[16] And they came to their father at night fall, weeping

[17] They said, “O our father ! we went off racing and left Joseph with our things and the wolf ate him and you will not believe in us though we are truthful.”

[18] And they came with false blood on his shirt. He said, “No ! your souls have induced this affair for you, so patience is good, and it is God Whose help is sought for against that which you describe.”

[19] And a caravan came there, and they sent their water drawer and he let down his bucket (and) said, “O good news ! here is a youth,” and they hid him as an item of merchandise and God knew what they did

[20] And they sold him for a low price, a counted number of dirhams(Silver Coins) and they were disinterested in him (not knowing that he was a messenger of God)

[21] And the Egyptian who purchased him said to his wife, “Give him an honourable home, may be he will be profitable to us or we may take him (as an adopted) son.” And thus We established Joseph in the land that We may teach him the interpretation of events. And God is Dominating in His affair but the majority of mankind does not know

[22] And when he reached his maturity We gave him wisdom and knowledge and thus do We reward the doers of good

[23] And she, in whose house he was, sought (to make) him yield to herself (for an evil act) and she closed the doors and said, “Come here.” He said, “I seek the protection of God, He, my Lord, has certainly given me a good home, certainly the unjust are not successful.”

[24] And she longed for him and he (would have) longed for her had it not been that he saw a clear evidence of his Lord. Thus it was (made to happen), so that We might turn away from him the evil and the indecency, he was certainly of those who are exclusively Our servants

[25] And they raced towards the door and she tore his shirt from behind and they found her husband near the door, she said, “What is the reward of one who intends (to do something) evil with your wife, except that he should be imprisoned or (given) a painful punishment?”

[26] He said, “She sought (to make) me yield (for an evil act and thus attempted to cause me to slip) from myself.” And a witness from her people bore witness, “If his shirt is torn from the front then she speaks the truth and he is of the liars

[27] and if his shirt is torn from behind then she speaks the lie and he is of the truthful.”

[28] So when he saw his shirt torn from behind, he said, “It is certainly a plot of you women, your plot is certainly great

[29] Joseph : turn away from this and (O my wife:) ask protective forgiveness for your sin, you are certainly of those women who are at fault.”

[30] And the women in the city said, “The Aziz’s wife seeks her slave to yield to her (for an evil act, his) love has affected her heart deeply, we certainly see her in manifest error.”

[31] So when she heard of their plot (to defame her) she sent for them and prepared for them a banquet and gave to everyone of them a knife and said ( to Joseph), “Come out before them.” So when they saw him they regarded him great and (in their amazement) cut their hands and said, “Glory be to God above all ! this is not a human being, he is none other than an honoured angel.”

[32] She said, “That is the person with respect to whom you blamed me and I did seek to make him yield himself to me but he abstained, and if he does not do what I command him to do, he will definitely be imprisoned and he will be of those who are degraded.”

[33] He said, “My Lord ! the prison is dearer to me than that to which they invite me and if You do not turn away their plot from me, I may incline towards them and become one of the ignorant.”

[34] So his Lord responded to him and turned away from him their plot, He is certainly the Hearing, the Knowing

[35] Then it became clear to them, after having seen the signs, that they should imprison him till a time

[36] And two young men entered the prison with him. One of them said, “I say myself pressing wine (in my dreams),” and the other said, “I saw myself carrying bread on my head from which birds ate. Inform us about its interpretation, we certainly see you to be of the doers of good.” rm us about its interpretation, we certainly see you to be of the doers of good.”

[37] He said, “The food which you are provided with would not (even) come to you but I will inform you both about its interpretation before it(actually) come to you, that is (something) of what my Lord has taught me, I have forsaken the religious dictates of people who do not believe in God and do not believe in the hereafter

[38] And I follow the religious dictates of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. It does not befit us that we should associate anything with God (as His partner), that’s by the grace of God on us and on human beings, but the majority of human beings is ungrateful (by not accepting this)

[39] O my two companions of the prison ! are different masters better or God, the One, the Omnipotent

[40] You do not serve besides Him but names which you have named, you and your forefathers, for which God has not sent down any authority, the judgment is on one’s but God’s. He commands that you serve no one but Him alone, that’s the established religion but the majority of human beings does not know

[41] O my two companions of the prison ! as for one of you, he will give his master wine to drink; and as for the other, he will be crucified so that the birds will eat from his head; the affair concerning which you inquired is decided.”

[42] And he said to him of the two regarding whom he thought that he would be safe, “Mention (about) me to your master,” but the devil made him forget mentioning (it) to his master, so he stayed in the prison for some years

[43] And the king said, “I see seven fat cows which seven lean ones were consuming, and seven green ears of corn and (seven) others dry. O leaders ! explain to me my vision, if you can interpret dreams.”

[44] They said, “Confused dreams and we do not have the knowledge of interpreting dreams.”

[45] And he who was safe, of the two (prisoners with Joseph) and who remembered after a long time, said, “I will inform you of its interpretation, so send me.” (He came to the prison and said)

[46] “Joseph, O truthful one ! explain to us: Seven fat cows which seven lean ones were consuming, and seven green ears of corn and (seven) others dry; so that I may return to the people (and tell them the interpretation), that they may know.”

[47] He said, “You will sow for seven consecutive years, then leave in the ears (the grain) which you reap, except a small quantity from which you will eat

[48] Then after that, there will be seven years of hardship, which will (make up) consume all that you kept in advance for them, except a small quantity from which you will have (something) preserved (probably for sowing in future)

[49] Then after that there will be a year during which people will receive abundant rain and during which they will press (wine and oil).”

[50] And the king said, “Bring him to me,” But when the messenger came to him, he said, “Return to your master then ask him what is the case of the women who had cut their hands, my Lord is certainly the Knower of their plot.”

[51] He (the king) said (to the women), “What was your affair when you sought Joseph to yield himself (to you)?” They said, “Glory be to God above all ! we did not know (find) any evil on his part.” The Aziz’s wife said, “Now the truth is manifest, I sought him to yield himself (to me) and he is certainly of those who are truthful.” said, “Now the truth is manifest, I sought him to yield himself (to me) and he is certainly of those who are truthful.”

[52] (Joseph said, “All)that (was done), because he (my master) should know that I did not betray him in secret (behind his back) and God certainly does not guide the betrayers (in their) plot

[53] And I do not regard my soul free from (short comings), the soul is certainly an enjoiner of evil except that (soul on which) my Lord has had mercy, my Lord is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful.”

[54] And the king said, “Bring him to me, I will appoint him exclusively for myself.” Then when he talked to him, he (the king) said, “This day you are certainly established (as) a trustworthy (in charge) by us.”

[55] He (Joseph) said, “Appoint me (as an In charge) over the warehouses of the land, I am certainly a custodian who knows.”

[56] And thus did We establish Joseph in the land to dwell in it wherever he willed. We send down Our mercy on whom We will and We do not waste the reward of the doers of good

[57] and the reward of the hereafter is certainly better for those who believe and guard (against evil)

[58] And Joseph’s brothers came and entered in his presence, so he recognised them but they did not recognise him

[59] And when they were provided with their provision he said, “Bring to me your brother from your father. Do you not see that I give full measure and I am one among good hosts

[60] And if you do not bring him to me then there will be no measure (of provision) for you from me nor will you come near me.”

[61] They said, “We will try to get him from his father, we will certainly do (it).”

[62] And he (Joseph) said to his servants, “Place their merchandise in their bags so that they may recognise it when they go back to their people and thereby return (to me).”

[63] So when they returned to their father, they said, “O our father ! the measure (of provision) will be withheld from us, therefore send our brother with us so that we may get the measure (of provision) and we will certainly be his protectors.”

[64] He said, “Shall I believe you with respect to him in a manner other than the manner in which I believed you with respect to his brother earlier? But God is the Best Protector and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful ones.”

[65] And when they opened their belongings they found their merchandise returned to them. They said, “O our father ! what (more) do we desire? This is our merchandise returned to us, so we will get more food for our people and we will protect our brother and will have an additional measure of a camel (load), that will be an easy measure.”

[66] He said, “I will never send him with you until you give me an undertaking in (the name) of God that you will bring him back to me unless you are surrounded (and thereby become helpless).”So when they gave him their undertaking, he said, “God is a Trustee over what we say.”

[67] And he said, “O my sons ! (all of you) do not enter through one gate but enter through different gates, and nothing from God can be kept away from you by me, the decision is no one’s but God’s, in Him do I put my trust and therefore, let all those who trust, put their trust in Him.”

[68] And when they entered in the manner their father had enjoined them, it did not keep away from them anything (that was to happen to them) from God, it was nothing but an urge in the soul of Jacob which he fulfilled, and he was certainly a possessor of knowledge because We had taught him, but the majority of human beings does not know

[69] And when they entered (in the presence of) Joseph, he took his brother to stay with him. He said, “I am your brother, so do not grieve because of what they did.”

[70] So when he provided them with their provision, he put the drinking cup in his brother’s bag. Then an announcer announced, “O caravan ! you are certainly thieves.”

[71] They said, while facing them, “What is it that you miss?”

[72] They said, “We miss the king’s drinking cup and he who brings it will have a camel load and I am responsible for it.”

[73] They said, “By God, you know for certain that we have not come to cause corruption in the land and we are not thieves.”

[74] They said, “Then what should be the penalty for it if you are liars?”

[75] They said, “The penalty for it (is that), he in whose bag it is found, he (himself will receive) the penalty for it, thus do we penalize the unjust.”

[76] So he began (the search) with their sacks before (searching) the sack of his brother, then he brought out the (cup) from the sack of his brother. Thus did We plot for Joseph. It was (otherwise) not (possible) for him to retain his brother under the law of the king unless God willed. We raise the grades of whom We will, and above every possessor of knowledge there is (the Great) Knower

[77] They said, “If he has stolen, then his brother too stole earlier,” but Joseph kept it a secret in his soul and did not reveal it to them. He said, “You are in a bad position and God knows what you describe.”

[78] They said, “O you who are mighty ! He has a father a very old man, so you seize one of us in his place, we see you to be of the doers of good.”

[79] He said, “God protect (us) that we seize (some) one other than him with whom we found our property, in that case we will certainly be unjust.”

[80] So when they despaired of him they went apart conferring secretly. The eldest of them said, “Do you not know that your father had taken an undertaking from you in (the name of) God, and earlier (too) you failed (in keeping up your undertaking) in the case of Joseph. Therefore I will not leave this land till my father permits me or God decides (something) for me and He is the Best of judges

[81] Return to your father and say: O our father ! your son committed theft and we do not bear witness except regarding that which we know and we could not be protectors of the unseen

[82] And inquire in the city in which we were, and (also from) the caravan with which we travelled and we are certainly truthful.”

[83] He (Jacob) said, “No ! your souls have induced this affair for you so patience is good. May be God will bring them all together to me, He is certainly the Knowing, the Wise.”

[84] And he turned away from them and said, “O my sorrow for Joseph,” and his eyes became white due to grief but he suppressed

[85] They said, “By God ! you will not cease to remember Joseph till your health is ruined or you become one of those who perish.”

[86] He said, “I expose my distress and grief only to God and I know from God that which you do not know

[87] O my sons ! go and inquire about Joseph and his brother and do not despair of the mercy of God, no one despairs of the mercy of God except the people who are disbelievers.”

[88] So when they entered in his (Joseph’s) presence, they said, “O you who are mighty ! harm has afflicted us and our people and we have brought poor merchandise, so give us full measure (of provision) and be charitable to us, God certainly rewards the charitable.”

[89] He said, “Do you know what you did with Joseph and his brother while you were ignorant.”

[90] They said, “You ! are you indeed Joseph ?” He said, “I am Joseph and this is my brother, God has indeed been gracious to us; (for) him who guards (against evil) and is patient, God certainly does not waste the reward of the doers of good.”

[91] They said, “By God, God has indeed preferred you above us and indeed we were at fault.”

[92] He said, “Let there be no reproach on you this day. May God protectively forgive you and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful ones

[93] Go with this shirt of mine and put it on the face of my father, (his power of) seeing will come (back to him) and come to me with all your people.”

[94] And when the caravan departed, their father said, “I certainly perceive the smell of Joseph, if you do not consider me weak in mind due to old age.”

[95] They said, “By God, you are certainly in your old error.”

[96] So when the conveyer of the good news came, he put (Joseph’s shirt) on his face when (his power of) seeing returned. He said, “Did I not say to you that I know from God that which you do not know ?”

[97] They said, “O our father ! ask for protective forgiveness for our sins on our behalf, we were certainly at fault.”

[98] He said, “I will ask my Lord for protectively forgiving you, He is certainly the Protectively Forgiving, the Merciful.”

[99] So when they entered (in the presence of) Joseph, he took his parents to stay with him and said, “Enter Egypt in safety, if God wills.”

[100] And he raised his parents on the cough and they fell bowing down to him, and he said, “O my father ! this is the interpretation of my vision (which I had seen) earlier, my Lord indeed made it a reality and He was indeed good to me when He took me out of the prison and brought you all from the desert after the devil had instigated (ill feelings) between me and my brothers. My Lord is certainly kind to whom He wills, He is certainly the Knowing, the Wise

[101] My Lord ! You have given me (something) of power and taught me about interpreting the events. Initiator of the creation of the skies and the earth ! You are my Guardian in this world and the hereafter, take me back (make me die) in submission (as a Muslim) and join me with the righteous.”

[102] That’s the news of the unseen which We communicate to you and you were not with them when they collectively decided their affair and (when) they were planning

[103] And the majority of the human beings will not believe though you desire excessively

[104] And you do not ask them for any reward. It is nothing but a reminder for the worlds

[105] And how many of the signs in the skies and the earth do they pass by yet they turn away from them

[106] And the majority of them does not believe in God without associating partners (with Him)

[107] Then do they feel secure from the covering of punishment of God which will come on them or the hour of doom which will come suddenly while they do not perceive

[108] Say, “This is my way, I invite towards God (being) on sure proof, myself and those who follow me. And Glory be to God and I am not of the polytheists.”

[109] And We did not send (any messenger) before you but they were men from among the people of the cities, to whom We had communicated. Have they not traveled in the earth and seen how the end of those before them was (brought about)? And the home of the hereafter is better for those who guard (against evil). Then do you not have sense

[110] Our help came to them at the point when the messengers were despaired, and they thought that they were denied. Then whom We willed, he was saved. And Our punishment was not turned away from the criminal people

[111] In their narratives there is indeed a lesson for men of understanding. The (Quran) is not a fabricated statement but it is a confirmation of what is before it (of the earlier Divine books) and an explanation of everything and a guide and a mercy for a people who believe

[1] Alif Laam Miim Raa. Those are the signs of the book. And that which is sent down to you from your Lord is the truth, but the majority of human beings does not believe

[2] It is God Who raised the skies (heavenly bodies) without any support which you see, then set the balance on the throne (of the universe), and He compelled the sun and the moon (to follow His laws), each one moves fast till an appointed time. He governs the affair. The signs are explained in detail by Him that you may be certain of meeting your Lord

[3] And He it is Who stretched the earth and made in it mountains and rivers. And of every fruit in it, He has made pairs of two. He covers the night over the day. In that there are certainly signs for a people who reflect

[4] And in the earth there are neighboring tracts, and gardens of grapes and fields sown with corn and date palms, having one root and (others) having distinct roots, watered with one water. And We have made some to excel others in fruit. In that there are certainly signs for a people who understand

[5] And if you would wonder, then wonderful is their saying, “What ! when we become (part of the ) soil (after our death) shall we indeed be (created ) in a new creation?” Those are the persons who do not believe in their Lord and those will have chains in their necks and those are the inhabitants of the fire, they will stay therein

[6] And they ask you to hasten on the evil before the good, when there have been exemplary punishments before them. And your Lord is certainly Protectively Forgiving to mankind (inspite) of their being unjust and your Lord (at the same time) is certainly Severe in requiting (evil)

[7] And those who do not believe say, “Why has not a sign been sent down to him from his Lord?” You are only a warner and for every people there is a guide

[8] And God knows that which every female bears and that which the wombs absorb and that which they grow; and with Him, everything is according to a programme

[9] Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Great, the Most High

[10] He who speaks secretly from among you and he who speaks openly and he who hides himself in the night and (he who) goes forth in the day time, are all equal (to Him)

[11] For him there are (angels) following him closely, before him and behind him, protecting him by the command of God. God certainly does not change (the condition) in which a people are, until they change that which is in their souls. And when God intends evil for a people then there is no turning it back, and besides Him there is no guardian for them

[12] He it is Who shows you the lightning (causing) fear and hope and He produces the heavy clouds

[13] And the thunder glorifies Him with His praise and the angels (too), because of His fear; and He sends the thunder-bolts, then strikes with it whom He wills, and they dispute about God while He is Severely Powerful

[14] To Him is due the real prayer (for help), and those to whom they pray (for help) besides Him, do not respond to them in anything but like one who stretches his hands towards water that it may reach his mouth but it does not reach it. And the prayer of the disbelievers (is nothing) but in vain, (being fruitless)

[15] And to God bows down whoever (and whatever) is in the skies and the earth willingly and unwillingly and their shadows (too), in the mornings and the evenings

[16] Say, “Who is the Lord of the skies and the earth?” Say, “God.” Say, “Then do you take guardians besides Him, who do not have the power to benefit or harm (even) their own selves?” Say, “Are the blind and the seeing equal or is the darkness equal to light. Or do they assign partners for God who have created as He has created, so that the creation (of God and theirs appear) similar to them?” Say, “God is the Creator of everything and He is the One, the Omnipotent.” God and theirs appear) similar to them?” Say, “God is the Creator of everything and He is the One, the Omnipotent.”

[17] He sends down water from the sky which flows in valleys according to its programme, so that the torrent bears (on its surface) a swelling foam, and from that which they melt in fire for making ornaments or things (of utility, rises) a foam similar to it, thus God strikes (a comparison between) the truth and the falsehood. So as for the foam it passes away as useless froth and as for that which is useful to mankind, it remains in the earth. Thus does God (explain by) striking examples

[18] It is good for those who respond to their Lord, and those who do not respond to Him, (even) if they had all that is in the earth and the like thereof with it, they would offer it as ransom, for such persons there is an evil accountability and their settling place is hell and it is an evil place of habitation

[19] Then, is he who knows, that what is sent down to you from your Lord is the truth, like him who is blind? Only men of understanding will mind

[20] those who fulfill the agreement with God and do not break the pledge

[21] and those who join that which God has commanded to be joined and fear their Lord and are afraid of an evil accountability

[22] and those who are patient seeking the Attention of their Lord and establish worship (salat) and spend from that which We have provided them, secretly and publicly and turn off evil with good. For such persons there will be the final (good) home

[23] gardens of ever lasting bliss which they will enter along with those who were righteous from among their parents (forefathers) and their spouses and their descendants. And the angels will enter on them from every gate (saying)

[24] “Peace be on you because of your patience,” so (for them is) happiness of the final (good) home

[25] And those who break the agreement of God after having pledged it, and cut off that which God has commanded that it should be joined, and cause corruption in the earth, for such persons there will be the curse and for them will be the evil home

[26] God enlarges the provision for whom He wills and straitens (it for whomever and whenever He wills). And they are happy with the life of this world and the life of this world, compared to the hereafter, is nothing but (temporary) enjoyment

[27] And those who do not believe say, “Why is not a sign sent down on him from his Lord?” Say, “God certainly leaves in error whom He wills and guides to Himself those who turn (to Him)

[28] those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of God. Beware! hearts do find peace in the remembrance of God

[29] Those who believe and do righteous works, for them is pleasing good and a beautiful place of return.”

[30] Thus We have sent you to a community, before whom other communities have passed away, that you may read to them that which We have communicated to you, yet they do not believe in the Beneficent (God). Say, “He is my Lord, there is no god except Him, in Him do I put my trust and to Him do I turn.”

[31] And if there were a Quran, with which mountains could be moved or with which the earth could be cleaved asunder or with which the dead could be made to speak (even then they would not have believed). No! the command is wholly God’s. Then, do not those who believe know, that if God had willed He would have guided the whole of mankind? And as for those who do not believe, disaster will not cease to afflict them because of that which they do or it will alight near their houses until the promise of God comes to pass, God certainly does not go against His promise. do or it will alight near their houses until the promise of God comes to pass, God certainly does not go against His promise

[32] And messengers were certainly mocked at before you, but I gave (sufficient) time to those who did not believe, then I caught them. How then was my requital (of evil)

[33] Then, is He, Who is established on every soul (so as to know) that which it earns, (like those who are powerless)? And they appoint partners for God. Say, “Name them. Or do you wish to inform Him about (something) which He does not know in the earth? Or (is your polytheism just an) expression of words (and nothing else)?” No! their plans are made to appear fair seeming to those who do not believe and they are turned away from the way, and whom God leaves in error, then for him there is no guide

[34] For them there is punishment in the life of this world and the punishment of the hereafter is more painful, and they will have no defender against God

[35] The likeness of the garden which is promised to those who guard (against evil): rivers flow beneath it, its food is everlasting and (also) its shade. That is the end of those who guard (against evil) and the end of the disbelievers is the fire

[36] And those whom We gave the book are happy because of that which is sent down to you. And from among the parties, is he who does not recognise a part of it. Say, “I am commanded that I should serve only God and that I should not associate partners with Him. Towards Him do I invite and towards Him is my return.”

[37] And thus have We sent it down (as) a judgment in Arabic, and if you follow their desires after the knowledge which has come to you, (then) you will not have any guardian or defender against God

[38] And We had sent messengers before you, and We had given to them wives and off spring; and it was not in (the power of) a messenger to bring a sign without the permission of God. For every term (period) there is a prescription (book)

[39] God abolishes what He wills and keeps established (what He wills) and with Him is the original prescription (book)

[40] And whether We make you see something of that which We have promised them or We take you back (cause you to die), on you then, is (incumbent) only the conveyance (of the message) while on Us (it is to take) the account

[41] Or do they not see that We certainly give the earth its reduction from its borders . And (when) God commands none can reverse His command and He is Quick at (settling) the account

[42] And those before them did indeed plan, but the planning is wholly God’s (consequently) He knows what every soul earns. And the disbelievers will come to know, for whom is the final (good) home

[43] And those who do not believe say, “You are not a messenger.” Say, “God is sufficient as a Witness between me and you along with him with whom is the knowledge of the book.”

[1] Alif Laam Raa. A book which We have sent down to you so that, by the permission of their Lord, you may bring out mankind from the darkness (and lead them) towards the light, towards the path of the Mighty, the Praised

[2] God is He, Whose is whatsoever is in the skies and whatsoever is in the earth; and sorrowful will be the state of the disbelievers due to a severe punishment

[3] Those who love the life of this world more than the hereafter and turn away (people) from God’s way and seek crookedness in it, they are far astray

[4] And We did not send any messenger (with a message) but in the language of his people that he might make (things) clear to them. Then God leaves in error whom He wills and guides whom He wills and He is the Mighty, the Wise

[5] And We had sent Moses with Our signs (saying) that, “Bring out your people from the darkness towards the light and remind them of the days (favours) of God, certainly in that there are signs for every patient, grateful one.”

[6] And when Moses said to his people, “Remember God’s favour on you when He delivered you from the people of Pharaoh who subjected you to severe punishment, when they killed your sons and let your women live, and in that there was a great trial from your Lord

[7] And when your Lord announced: If you are grateful I will definitely give you more, but if you are ungrateful, My punishment is certainly severe.”

[8] And Moses said, “If you are ungrateful, you and all in the earth together, (even) then God is certainly Independent, Praised.”

[9] Has the news of those before you not come to you: people of Noah and Aad and Thamud and those after them? They do not know them but God (knows). Their messengers came to them with clear proofs but they thrust their hands in their mouths and said, “We certainly do not believe in that which you are sent with, and we are certainly in doubt causing restlessness, about that which you call us to.”

[10] Their messengers said, “Is there a doubt about God, the Initiator of the creation of the skies and the earth? He invites you to protectively forgive you your sins and to give you time till an appointed term.” They said, “You are nothing but men like us, you intend to turn us away from that which our fathers used to serve (worship), so bring to us some clear authority.” othing but men like us, you intend to turn us away from that which our fathers used to serve (worship), so bring to us some clear authority.”

[11] Their messengers said to them, “We are (of course) nothing but men like you but God bestows (his) favour on whom He wills of His servants, and it is not possible for us to come to you with an authority without the permission of God, and therefore, let the believers put their trust in God

[12] And what (reason) have we that we should not put our trust in God when He has guided us to our ways? And we will definitely be patient on the harm which you do to us, and therefore, let those who trust, put their trust in God.”

[13] And those who did not believe said to their messengers, “We will definitely drive you out from our land or else you should return to our religious dictates.” So their Lord communicated to them, “We will definitely destroy the unjust

[14] and We will definitely make you dwell in the land after them.” That’s for him who fears standing before Me and fears My threat

[15] And the (messengers) sought for victory, so every compelling opponent was defeated

[16] Hell is before him and he will be made to drink from boiling water

[17] He will drink it little by little but he will not be able to swallow it, and death will come to him from every place yet he will not die, and before him there will be a harsh punishment

[18] The likeness of those who do not believe in their Lord (is like those) whose works will be like ashes on which the wind blows hard on a stormy day. They will not have power on anything of that which they earned. That (in fact), will be going far astray (from success)

[19] Do you not see that God created the skies and the earth in reality? If He wills He can remove you and bring in a new creation

[20] and that is not mighty for God

[21] And they will all appear before God. Then the weak will say to those who were considered great, “We were your followers, so can you keep us safe from anything of God’s punishment?” They will say, “Had God guided us we would have guided you, (now) it is the same to us whether we are impatient or patient, there is no way of escape for us.”

[22] And the devil will say after the affair is decided, “God certainly promised you the promise of truth and I promised you but went against (my promise to ) you, and I had no authority over you except that I invited you and you responded to me, so do not blame me but blame yourselves. I cannot help you (on your cries for help) nor can you help me I certainly rejected that (act of yours) in which you earlier associated me as a partner (with God). Those who are unjust, for them there is certainly a painful punishment.”

[23] And those who believed and did righteous works will be made to enter the gardens beneath which rivers flow. They will stay therein by the permission of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be ‘Peace’

[24] Did you not consider how God sets forth a similitude? A good statement is like a good tree, the root of which is firm and the branches of which are in the sky

[25] It gives its fruit in every season by the permission of its Lord, and God sets forth similitude’s for mankind, that they may be mindful

[26] And (another) similitude: A bad statement is like a bad tree (which can be easily) uprooted from the earth’s surface, it has no stability

[27] Through the confirmed statement God establishes those who believe, (both) in the life of this world and in the hereafter, and God leaves the unjust in error and God does what He wills

[28] Did you not see those who exhibit ingratitude in exchange for God’s favours and make their people alight into the home of loss

[29] hell, they will enter it and it is an evil place (and time for) staying

[30] And they set up equals with God that they may mislead (people) from His way. Say, “Enjoy yourselves, but you are certainly destined for hell.”

[31] Say to My servants who believe, that they should establish worship (salat) and spend from that which We have provided them, secretly and publicly, before the coming of a day in which there will be neither (mutual) trade nor friendship

[32] God is He Who created the skies and the earth and sent down water from the sky, then through it He brought forth (many varieties) of fruits (as) provision for you. And He compelled the ships (to follow His laws) and thereby sail in the sea by His command for your (service), and He compelled the rivers (to follow His laws) for your (service)

[33] And He compelled the sun and the moon (to follow His laws) constantly for your (service) and compelled the night and the day (to follow His laws) for your service

[34] And He gives you everything which you ask from Him and if you count God’s favours you will not be able to compute them. Man is certainly unjust, ungrateful

[35] And when Abraham said, “My Lord ! make this city secure and save me and my sons from worshipping idols

[36] My Lord ! they have misled many of the mankind, so whoever follows me is of me and whoever disobeys me, then certainly You are Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[37] Our Lord ! I have settled (some) of my off-spring in a valley without cultivation, near Your Sacred House, our Lord ! that they may establish worship (salat), so make the hearts of mankind to incline towards them, and provide them with fruits that they may be grateful

[38] Our Lord ! You certainly know that which we hide and that which we make public and nothing is hidden from God (whether) in the earth or in the sky

[39] Praise is due only for God Who has granted me in old age, Ishmael and Isaac, my Lord is certainly the Hearer of prayer

[40] My Lord ! make me one who establishes worship (salat) and (also) from my offspring. Our Lord ! and accept my prayer

[41] Our Lord ! protectively forgive me and my parents and the believers on the day the account (of deeds) will be established.”

[42] And do not think that God is unaware of that which the unjust do. He only gives them time till the day on which the eyes will stare (in horror)

[43] (they will be) running with their heads raised without blinking their eyes and their hearts (will be) vacant

[44] And warn mankind of the day when the punishment will come upon them, then those who were unjust would say, “Our Lord ! give us time till a near term, we will respond to your invitation and we will follow the messengers.” (They will be answered), “Did you not swear before, that there will be no decline for you

[45] And you dwelt in the dwellings of those who were unjust to themselves and it was made clear to you how We dealt with them and We had set forth similitude’s for you.”

[46] And they had planned their plan, and their plan is with God, and if their plan was implemented (it would have been sufficient) for moving away mountains thereby

[47] So do not think that God will go against His promise to His messengers, God is certainly Mighty, Capable of retribution

[48] The day on which the earth will be changed to other than the (present) earth and the skies (too), and they will appear before God, the One, the Omnipotent

[49] And on that day you will see the criminals linked together in chains

[50] their shirts made of pitch and the fire covering their faces

[51] that God may reward every soul (according to) that which it earned. God is certainly Quick (at settling) the account

[52] This is a message for mankind that they may be warned thereby and that they may know that He is certainly one God, and that men of understanding may be mindful

[1] Alif Laam Raa. Those are the signs of the book and a Quran that makes things clear

[2] Those who do not believe will often wish that they had been Muslims

[3] Leave them eating and enjoying and let (false) hope amuse them, but they will come to know

[4] And We did not destroy any city but at the known prescription (of the time which was destined) for it (earlier)

[5] No community can advance (the time of) its term (for destruction) nor can it postpone (it)

[6] And they say, “O you on whom the reminder has been sent down ! you are certainly possessed by a jinn

[7] Why do you not come to us with the angels, if you are of the truthful ones?”

[8] We do not send down the angels except with the truth and then they would not be given time

[9] We have certainly sent down the reminder and We are its Custodians

[10] And We had indeed sent (messengers) before you to the ancient sects

[11] And there did not come to them a single messenger but they mocked at him

[12] Thus do We make it to enter the hearts of the criminals

[13] (So) they (too) will not believe in it, and this (has been) the procedure of the ancients (who) have passed away

[14] And even if We had opened on them a gate of the sky so that they could keep on ascending in it

[15] they would only say, “Our eyes are intoxicated. No ! we are people influenced by magic.”

[16] And We have made galaxies in the sky and adorned it for those who see

[17] And We have protected it from every driven away devil

[18] except him who steals a hearing, so a clear flame* follows him

[19] And the earth We have stretched it and We have put in it (sedimentary) mountains and caused to grow in it everything balanced (in due proportion)

[20] And We have made for you means of livelihood therein, and for him (too) for whom you are not the providers

[21] And there is not a single thing but with Us are treasures of it and We do not send it down but in a known measure (according to a programme)

[22] And We send the winds fertilizing, then We send down water from the sky and We provide it to you for drinking and you are not the storers of it

[23] And certainly, it is We Who bring to life and cause to die and We are the Inheritors

[24] And We indeed know those of you who have (lived and) gone before (you) and We indeed know those who are (yet) to come

[25] And your Lord will certainly gather them (all), He is certainly Wise, Knowing

[26] And We had created man from mud containing black particles # (which were) processed

[27] And the jinn We had created earlier from a fiery heat wave

[28] And when your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating man from mud containing black particles (which were) processed

[29] so when I set him up in equilibrium and blow into him of My spirit, then fall bowing down to him.”

[30] So the angels bowed down all of them together

[31] except Iblis(a Jinn), he refused to be with those who bowed down

[32] He (God) said, “O Iblis ! what is your reason for your not being of those who bowed down?”

[33] He (Iblis) said, “I am not one to bow down to man whom You created from mud containing black particles (which were ) processed.”

[34] He said, “Then get out of it, for you are certainly driven away

[35] and there is certainly a curse on you till the day of judgment.”

[36] He said, “My Lord ! so give me time till the day they are raised.”

[37] He said, “So you are of those who are given time

[38] till the day, the timing of which is known.”

[39] He said, “My Lord ! because You have removed me from the way, I will definitely make (evil) fair seeming to them in the earth and I will definitely remove all of them from the way (leading to paradise)

[40] except Your servants among them who exclusively (serve You).”

[41] He said, "This (path of My servants) is the path (leading) straight to Me

[42] You will certainly not have any authority on My servants, except him who follows you from among those who are removed from the way (leading to paradise)

[43] and hell is certainly the promised place for all of them.”

[44] There are seven gates for it, for each of these (gates) there will be an assigned portion

[45] And those who guard (against evil) will certainly be in the midst of gardens with water springs

[46] (It will be said to them), “Enter them in peace, being secure.”

[47] And We will remove whatever of ill feeling would be there in their hearts, (they will be like) brothers, (sitting) on couches, facing each other

[48] toil will not touch them there in nor will they be sent out from there

[49] Inform My servants that, “I am certainly the Protectively Forgiving, the Merciful,”

[50] and (also) that, “My punishment is certainly a painful punishment.”

[51] And inform them about the guests of Abraham

[52] when they entered in his presence and said, “Peace.” He said, “We are certainly afraid of you.”

[53] They said, “Do not be afraid, we (have come to) give you the good news of a son possessing knowledge.”

[54] He said, “Do you give me the good news when old age has effected me? Then what is it about which you give me good news?”

[55] They said, “We give you the good news in truth, so do not be of those who are astray?”

[56] He said, “ And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord except those who are despair.”

[57] He said, “ Then what is your (other) business O you messengers?”

[58] They said, “We are sent towards a criminal people

[59] except the family of Lot, we will certainly save all of them

[60] except his wife." We had destined that she should be of those who are to be left behind

[61] So when the messengers came to the family of Lot

[62] he said, "You are a people whom (we) do not recognise

[63] They said, "No! we have come to you with that about which they used to doubt

[64] and we have come to you with the truth and we are certainly truthful

[65] So go away with your followers during part of the night, and (you) follow behind them and do not let anyone of you turn round, but go to the place to which you are commanded

[66] And We decided (and revealed) that affair to him, that the roots of these (people who are to be left behind) will be cut off by the morning

[67] And the people of the city came rejoicing

[68] He said, "They are certainly my guests so do not defame me

[69] and fear God and do not disgrace me

[70] They said, "Did we not forbid you from (speaking on behalf of everyone in) the worlds

[71] He said," These are my daughters (for marriage), if you are to do (anything)

[72] By your life! they were certainly blindly wandering in their intoxication

[73] So the loud cry seized them at morning

[74] Thus We made their (city) turn upside down and rained on them porous stones of baked clay(volcanic debris)

[75] In that there are certainly signs for those who understand signs

[76] And the (city) is on the existing road

[77] In that there are certainly signs for those who believe

[78] And the inhabitants of the jungle were also unjust

[79] so We inflicted retribution on them and certainly, both (the cities) are on the open road (seen) clearly

[80] And the inhabitants of Al Hijr (The Rocky Tract) denied the messengers

[81] And We sent to them Our signs but they turned away from them

[82] And they used to carve out houses in the mountains (for their) security

[83] So the loud cry seized them at morning

[84] So that which they used to earn was of no use to them

[85] And We did not create the skies and the earth and that which is between them both, but in reality. And the hour of doom is certainly coming, so overlook, overlooking in a good manner

[86] Your Lord is certainly the Creator Who knows

[87] And We have given you seven of the frequently repeated (verses of chapter one) and the great Quran

[88] Do not strain your eyes (by looking) towards that which We have given for enjoyment to some groups among them, and do not grieve over them and lower your wing to the believers

[89] And say," I am certainly a clear warner

[90] Like that We will send down (the punishment) on the dividers

[91] who made the Quran into parts (accepting some and rejecting other parts)

[92] So by your Lord, We will definitely question all of them

[93] regarding that which they used to do

[94] So proclaim that which you are commanded to (proclaim) and turn away from the polytheists

[95] We are certainly sufficient for you against those who mock (at you)

[96] those who set up another god with God, they will come to know

[97] And We indeed know that your heart is straitened due to that which they say

[98] so glorify by praising your Lord and be of those who prostrate

[99] And serve your Lord till that which is certain comes to you

[1] The commandment of God will come to pass so do not desire to hasten it. Glory be to Him and He is high above that which they associate (with Him as partners)

[2] He sends down the angels with the spirit by His command on whom he wills of His servants (with the message) that, “Warn that there is no god but Me, so fear Me.”

[3] He created the skies and the earth in reality, He is high above that which they associate (with Him as partners)

[4] He created man from a sperm, even then he is an open disputant

[5] And He created the cattle for you, (you have) in their (skins) warm clothing and (other) uses, and (some) of them you eat

[6] And there is a beautiful (sight) for you in them, when you bring them home (in the evening) and when you take them out (for pasture, in the morning)

[7] And they carry your heavy (things) to a land which you could not have reached but with hardship to yourselves, your Lord is certainly full of pity, Merciful

[8] And (He created) horses and mules and asses that you may ride upon them and as an ornament and He creates that which you do not know

[9] And on God (rests) the direction (towards the right) way and (some) of the (ways) turn aside and had He willed He would have guided all (of you). (R)

[10] He it is Who sends down water from the sky for you, from it you drink and through it (grow) trees on which you feed your cattle

[11] through it He causes vegetation to grow for you and (also) the olives and the date palms and the grapes and all (kinds) of fruits. There is certainly a sign in that for a people who reflect

[12] And He compelled the night and the day and the sun and the moon (to follow His laws) for your (service), and the stars (too) are compelled (to follow His laws) by His command. There are certainly signs in that for a people who understand

[13] And He has produced for you in the earth (things) differing in their colours. There is certainly a sign in that for a people who are mindful

[14] And He it is Who compelled the ocean (to follow His laws) that you may eat fresh flesh (of fish) from it and bring out form it ornaments (pearls) which you wear, and you see the ships cleaving (the water and sailing) in it, that you may seek of His grace and that you may be grateful (to Him)

[15] And He has put in the earth mountains lest it should shake with you and (He has made) rivers and roads that you may find guidance (to their desired destination)

[16] And (through) landmarks and through the stars they find guidance (to your desired destination)

[17] Then, is He Who creates, like one who does not create? Will you not then be mindful

[18] And if you count the favours of God you will not be able to compute them. God is certainly Protectively Forgiving, Merciful

[19] And God knows that which you keep secret and that which you make public

[20] And those whom they pray to, besides God, they do not create anything, while they are themselves created

[21] (They are) dead, not alive and they do not perceive when they will be raised

[22] Your God is one God, so those who do not believe in the hereafter, their hearts do not recognize( this) and they consider themselves great

[23] God assuredly knows that which they keep as secret and that which they make public. He certainly does not like those who consider themselves great

[24] And when it is said to them, “What has your Lord sent down?” They say, “Stories of the ancient,”

[25] that they may bear their own burdens in full on the day of resurrection, along with the burdens of these whom they mislead without knowledge. Beware! evil is that which they will bear

[26] Those before them had (also) planned, so God brought (down) their building from the (very) foundations so that the roof fell down on them from above them and the punishment came to them from directions they did not perceive

[27] Then on the day of resurrection He will disgrace them and say, “Where are those whom you associated with Me as partners, due to whom you were in opposition?” Those who are given knowledge will say, “This day disgrace and evil are upon the disbelievers,”

[28] whom the angels take back (cause to die) while they are unjust to themselves. They would then put (forward) submission (saying), “We did not do any evil.” Why not! God is certainly the Knower of what you used to do

[29] so enter the gates of hell. They will stay therein. So evil is the home of those who consider themselves great

[30] And (when) it is said to those who guard (against evil), “What has your Lord sent down?” They say, “Good.” For those who do good in this world is good, and the home of the hereafter will be better, and the home of those who guard (against evil) is excellent

[31] everlasting gardens, they will enter therein, rivers flowing from beneath them, for them therein, there will be whatever they will (for).Thus does God reward those who guard (against evil)

[32] those whom the angels take back(cause to die while they are good),saying, “Peace be on you, enter the garden because of that which you used to do.”

[33] Do they wait for anything else, except that the angels should come to them or the command of your Lord should come to pass? Thus, those before them (also) did, and God was not unjust to them but they were unjust to themselves

[34] So the evil (consequences) of what they did afflicted them and that which they used to mock at, surrounded them. vil (consequences) of what they did afflicted them and that which they used to mock at, surrounded them

[35] And those who associate partners (with God) say, “Had God willed we would not have served (worshipped) anything besides Him, we and our fathers; and we would not have made anything unlawful, besides Him*.” Those before them (also) did like that, so what (else is incumbent) on the messengers except clear conveyance (of the message)

[36] And We had raised a messenger in every community (saying) that, “Serve God and keep away from false deities.” So among them were (some people) whom God guided and among them were (others) on whom error became due. So travel in the earth and see, how the end of those who denied was (brought about)

[37] (Even) if you excessively desire for their guidance, (even) then God certainly does not guide him whom He leaves to stray and for them there are no helpers

[38] And they swear by God their strongest oaths, “God will not raise him who dies.” Why not? It is a promise binding on Him but the majority of mankind does not know

[39] (He will raise them) that He might make clear to them that in which they disagreed and that those who did not believe might know that they were liars

[40] Our saying for anything when We intend it is that We say to it only, “Be,” so it is

[41] And those who migrated in (the cause of) God after the injustice that was done to them, We will definitely settle them well in this world and the reward of the hereafter will be greater, if (only) they knew

[42] those who were patient and had put their trust in their Lord

[43] And We did not send before you, (messengers) other than men, to whom We had communicated. So ask the people who remember, if you do not know

[44] (they came) with clear proofs and books. And We sent down the reminder to you, that you may make clear to mankind that which is sent down to them and that they may reflect

[45] Then, do those who plan evil (things consider themselves) secure that God will (not) sink the earth with them, or that the punishment will (not) come to them from directions they do not perceive

[46] or that He will (not) seize them in their going to and fro, when they will not be in (a position to) frustrate (Him)