[2:10] There is a disease in their hearts; consequently God increases the disease for them. And for them, there is a painful suffering because of what they rejected.
[2:13] And when they are told, believe like the people have done, they say; should we believe like the fools have believed? Indeed they are fools, but they do not know.
[2:16] These are the ones who have bought straying instead of guidance, consequently, their trade will not yield dividend and they will never be guided.
[2:17] Their example is like the one who lit a fire, once it brightened his surroundings; God took away his light and left him in the darkness, not being able to see.
[2:19] Or, like a storm from the sky full of darkness, thunder and lightning, they cover their ears from the concussion, fleeing death; however, God is completely surrounding the unfaithful.
[2:20] The lightning almost takes away their eyesight. When there is light they all move and when it becomes dark, they stand still. Had God willed, He would have taken their hearing and their eyesight. Surely, God is All Powerful over all things.
[2:22] He is the One who made matter to spread out and the vacuum a structure and he sends from the sky water, and He brings out with it all kinds of fruits as provisions for you. Therefore, do not set up likenesses for God while you know.
[2:23] And if you are in doubt regarding what We have revealed to our servant, then bring a chapter like this and call upon your witnesses other than God if you are truthful.
[2:24] However, if you cannot achieve this and you will certainly not be able to, then you shall fear Hell whose fuel is people and rocks. This is what is promised to the unfaithful.
[2:25] And give good news to those who are faithful and lead a righteous life, that indeed for them are paradises with flowing streams beneath them. When they are provided with fruits as provisions, they say, this is what was provided for us previously. And give them more of the similar ones, and for them are pure spouses and they will dwell therein forever.
[2:26] Indeed God does not shy away from citing the example of the mosquito and what is above it. Consequently, the faithful know that indeed this is the truth from their Lord, but those who are unfaithful will subsequently say; what did God mean by this example? He misleads with it many and guides with it many. However, He does not mislead therewith, except those who are wicked.
[2:27] These are the ones who break God's covenant after pledging to uphold it, and disregard what God commands to be upheld, and spread corruption throughout the land. These are the real losers.
[2:28] How can you have no faith in God, the One who resurrected you from death, then He puts you to death, and subsequently He gives you life, then to Him you will return.
[2:29] He is the One who created for you everything with matter; then He turned to the vacuum and made it balanced as seven vacua. And He is the Knower of all things.
[2:30] And when your Lord said to the angels, I am the appointer of a vicegerent on the land, they said will You appoint someone therein who will spread corruption and shed blood, while we glorify and praise You and consider You sacred? He said I have complete knowledge while you do not know.
[2:33] He said, O Adam; inform them of their names. Once he informed them of their names, He said, did I not tell you that I fully know the secret of the vacua and matter and fully know what you declare and what you conceal.
[2:35] And We said to Adam, dwell in paradise, you and your wife and eat from it whatever you desire, however, do not approach this tree, lest both of you become transgressors.
[2:36] However, Satan duped the two of them and caused their eviction from where they were, and We said; go down as enemies of one another, and the land shall be your abode and sustenance for awhile.
[2:37] Subsequently, Adam received from his Lord words by which He accepted his repentance. Indeed, He is The Accepter of Repentance, The All Merciful.
[2:38] We said, go down from here all of you. Then when you receive guidance from Me, whoever follows My guidance has nothing to fear nor will he grieve.
[2:40] O Children of Israel, remember My blessings that I bestowed upon you, and be faithful to My covenant as I am faithful to your covenant, and be mindful of Me alone.
[2:41] And believe in what is revealed, which confirms what you already uphold and do not be the first to reject it. And do not trade My proofs for a cheap price and fear Me alone.
[2:48] And fear the day when no soul can help another soul and no intercession will be accepted on her behalf and no ransom will be taken and no one will be helped.
[2:49] And when We saved you from the people of Pharaoh who inflicted the worst punishment upon you, killing your sons and bringing shame to your women. And in this, there was a test from your Great Lord.
[2:51] And when We gave an audience to Moses for forty nights, subsequently you preferred the calf instead, right after he left. And it was you who were transgressors.
[2:54] And when Moses said to his people; O my people you have wronged yourselves when you preferred the calf, therefore, repent to your Designer, then kill your egos, this is better for you in the site of your Designer, He then accepted your repentance. Indeed, He is The Accepter of Repentance, The All Merciful.
[2:57] And We shaded you with the clouds and sent down for you manna and quail. Eat from the good things We have provided for you. Furthermore, they did not hurt Us in the least, but they hurt their own souls.
[2:58] And when We said; enter this town and eat plenty of whatever you desire and enter the gate prostrating and speak humbly; We will forgive your sins and will give manifold to the do-gooders.
[2:59] Then those who transgressed changed what was told to them, consequently, We sent down a misery from the sky upon those who transgressed, because of their wickedness.
[2:60] And when Moses sought water for his people, We then said, hit the rock with your staff, subsequently twelve springs gushed out therefrom. Henceforth, each group knew its source of water. Eat and drink from God's provisions and do not use matter wickedly as corruptors.
[2:61] And when you said, O Moses, we are tired of eating the same food, ask your Lord on our behalf to provide for us from what the land produces such as basil and cucumbers and garlic and lentils and onions. He said; are you willing to substitute the inferior for that which is good? Go back to Egypt, you then will find what you are asking for. And they were struck with misery and poverty and suffered a wrath from God, because they rejected God's signs and killed the prophets unjustly. This was because they rebelled and transgressed.
[2:62] Indeed the faithful, those who are Judeans, the Nazarenes, the Converts, anyone who believes in God, the Last Day and leads a righteous life, then their reward is kept for them at their Lord, they have nothing to fear nor will they grieve.
[2:63] And when We took a covenant from you, and we raised the mountain over you, therefore, hold fast to what We have given you and remember what is in it, that you may become god-fearing.
[2:67] And when Moses said to his people; God commands you to slaughter a heifer; they said are you joking? He said; may God protect me from being so ignorant.
[2:68] They said, call upon your Lord on our behalf to explain to us, what kind is she? He said, indeed He says; she is a heifer neither old nor young, somewhere in between. Hence, carry out what you are commanded.
[2:69] They said, call upon your Lord on our behalf to tell us what her color should be. He said, indeed He says, she is a yellow heifer, her color should be pleasing to the beholders.
[2:71] He said, indeed He says, she is a heifer that has not been degraded to plow the land or water the crops, free of any blemish. They said; now you have brought the truth. They finally slaughtered her; however, they almost failed to do so.
[2:74] Subsequently, your hearts were hardened after all this, like rocks or even much harder. Indeed streams can gush out of some rocks, others crack and water will gently come out of them, and indeed some of them cringe from the fear of God. And God is never unaware of what you do.
[2:76] And when they meet those who are faithful, they say, we believe, and when they are secluded with one another, they say, should you enlighten them with what God has clarified for you, so they can argue with you about your Lord? Have you lost your mind?
[2:79] Therefore, woe to those who write the scripture with their hand and say this is from God in order to obtain a cheap material gain. Woe to them for what they wrote and woe to them for what they gained.
[2:80] And they said, hellfire will not touch us except for a few days. Say, have you received a promise from God? Remember God does not break His promise, or are you saying about God what you do not know?
[2:83] And We took a covenant from the Children of Israel, that you shall not worship except God, and be good to your parents and the relatives and the fatherless and the needy and speak to the people amicably, and observe the contact prayer and give the cleansing charity, but you turned away, except for a few of you, and you became objectors.
[2:84] And when we took a covenant from you that you shall not shed each other's blood and evict each other from your homes, you then agreed and testified.
[2:85] However, here you are killing each other and evicting a group amongst you from their homes treating them sinfully and with animosity. And if you took them captive, you demanded ransom from them, and it was forbidden for you to evict them. Do you believe in one part of the scripture while rejecting another part? Then, what is the requital for the one amongst you who does this, other than humiliation in this worldly life? And on the Day of Resurrection, they will face the ultimate suffering. And God is not unaware of anything you do.
[2:86] These are the ones who preferred this worldly life to the Hereafter. Consequently, the suffering will not be reduced for them, nor will they be helped.
[2:87] And surely We gave Moses the scripture and sent messengers after him and We gave Jesus, son of Mary, proofs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. Is it always your way that every time a messenger came to you with what you did not desire, you turned arrogant, then you rejected some and you murdered some?
[2:88] And they said our minds are made up. On the contrary it is God who has put a curse upon them because of their lack of faith, consequently only a few will attain faith.
[2:89] And when a scripture was revealed to them from God, confirming what they already upheld; and in fact, they were prophesizing it to the unfaithful, however, when it did come and they recognized it, they rejected it. Consequently, God's curse is upon the unfaithful.
[2:90] They certainly made a poor choice by rejecting what God has revealed, because they were jealous that God bestows from His bounty to whomever He wills from amongst His servants. Consequently, they received wrath upon wrath, and awaiting the unfaithful is a humiliating suffering.
[2:91] And when they were told; believe in what God has revealed, they said, we believe only in what was revealed to us and reject what is revealed afterwards, despite the fact that it is the truth, confirming what they already uphold. Say, then why did you murder God's prophets in the past if you were faithful?
[2:93] And when We took a covenant from you and raised the mountain above you, uphold what is revealed to you firmly, and listen. They said we hear but disobey, and the calf captivated their minds due to their lack of faith. Say, how terrible is what your belief commands you, if you are believers.
[2:94] Say, if the abode of the Hereafter is reserved for you at God to the exclusion of all other people, then you should long for death if you are honest.
[2:96] And you will find that they are indeed the greediest people for life and even more than those who set up partners for god. Every one of them would like to live a thousand years, but he cannot avoid the suffering even if he lives that long. And God is All Seer of what they do.
[2:97] Say, whoever is an enemy of Gabriel, should realize that indeed he revealed this into your heart by God's leave. Confirming what you already uphold; and it is guidance as well as good news for the faithful.
[2:98] Whoever is an enemy of God and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael, shall realize that God is indeed an enemy of the unfaithful.
[2:101] And whenever a messenger went to them from God confirming what they already upheld, some of those who had received the scripture ignored the book of God, and threw it behind their backs; they behaved as though they did not know.
[2:102] And they followed what the devils narrated about the kingdom of Solomon. However, Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved by teaching people magic and what was revealed to the two angels of Babylon, Haroot and Maroot, however, they did not teach anyone except after explaining to them that we are indeed a test and do not disbelieve. Consequently they learned from the two of them regarding what caused separation between a man and his wife. And they could not hurt anyone except by God's leave. And they learnt what was harmful to them and did not benefit them. They indeed learnt what had absolutely no value in the Hereafter and miserable indeed is what they sold their souls for, if they only knew.
[2:104] O you who have attained faith; do not say be our shepherd, instead you should say, watch over us; and listen. And reserved for the unfaithful is a painful suffering.
[2:105] Those who rejected faith from the people of the scripture as well as those who set up partners for god do not like to see anything good revealed to you from your Lord. However, God specifically bestows His mercy upon whomever He wills. And God is possessor of infinite grace.
[2:106] We do not abrogate a proof or cause it to be forgotten, until We bring a better one or a similar one. Do you not know that God is All Powerful over all things?
[2:108] Do you intend to question your messenger like Moses was questioned in the past? Whoever substitutes belief with disbelief has indeed strayed off the even path.
[2:109] Many of the followers of scripture like to see you revert to disbelief after you have believed, out of sheer jealousy in their souls, even after the truth became evident to them. Therefore, you shall pardon them and leave them alone until God issues His command. Indeed God is All Powerful over all things.
[2:110] And you shall observe the contact prayer and give the cleansing charity. And whatever good you send forth on behalf of your souls, you will find it at God. Indeed God is All-Seeing of whatever you do.
[2:111] And they said no one will enter paradise except those who are Judean or Nazarene. This is their wishful thinking. Say, bring your proof if you are truthful.
[2:113] And the Judeans said that Nazarenes have no basis, while the Nazarenes said Judeans have no basis, in spite of the fact that they read the scripture. Their utterance is like the utterance of those who have no knowledge. Subsequently, God will judge among them on the Day of Resurrection regarding their disputes.
[2:114] And who is more unjust than the one who prohibits God's mosques wherein His name is commemorated, and even tries to destroy them? They will never enter therein except fearfully. They have deserved humiliation in this world and in the Hereafter reserved for them is a tremendous suffering.
[2:116] And they said that God has begotten a son. Be He glorified. The fact is that to Him belongs everything in the vacua and matter. Everything is subservient to Him.
[2:118] And those without knowledge say, if only God spoke to us or gave us a sign; such is the utterance of those before them, because their thoughts are similar. We only clarify our signs for those who have attained certainty.
[2:119] Indeed We have sent you truthfully as a bearer of good news as well as a warner; and you will not be questioned regarding the dwellers of the Inferno.
[2:120] And the Judeans and the Nazarenes will not be happy with you unless you follow their nation. Say, indeed God's guidance is the only guidance. And if you follow their wishes after what has come to you from knowledge, God will never be your ally or supporter.
[2:121] Those who are given the scripture and they recite it as it should truly be recited, they believe in it. As for those who disbelieve in it; then they are the real losers.
[2:123] And fear the day when no soul can help another soul in the least and no ransom will be accepted from her, and no intercession will benefit her and no one will be helped.
[2:124] And when Abram was tested by his Lord through words which he subsequently was able to fulfill, He said, indeed I am appointing you a leader of the people; he said and what about my descendants? He said, My promise does not extend to the transgressors.
[2:125] And We made the House a sanctuary for the people as well as a secure place, and you shall make the station of Abram a beacon for the contact prayer and We took a covenant from Abram and Ishmael, that the two of you shall cleanse My House for the visitors, and the residents and those who frequently bow down and prostrate.
[2:126] And Abram said, Lord, make this town secure and provide for its inhabitants all kinds of fruits for those who believe in God and the Last Day. He said and as for the unfaithful, I provide for him a little, thereafter, I see no option for him but the suffering of Hell, and a miserable abode.
[2:127] And when Abram was raising the foundation of the House along with Ishmael, they said, our Lord, accept this from us, indeed You are The All Hearing, The All Knowing.
[2:128] Our Lord, make us at peace with You and from our descendants make a community who is at peace with You, and show us our rituals, and accept our repentance. Indeed You are The Accepter of Repentance, The All Merciful.
[2:129] Our Lord, raise amongst them a messenger from them to recite for them Your Signs and teach them the scripture and wisdom and cleanse them. Indeed You are The Almighty, The All Wise.
[2:130] And who would forsake the Nation of Abram, except the one who has fooled himself. And indeed We have chosen him in this world and surely in the Hereafter, he will be with the righteous.
[2:132] And thus was Abram's will to his sons and so was that of Jacob, O my sons, indeed God has chosen the religion for you, hence, do not die except as peace offerors.
[2:133] If you could only witness when death was overwhelming Jacob, that is when he asked his sons; what will you worship after me? They said, we worship your god, god of your fathers, Abram, Ishmael and Isaac, the One god and to Him we offer peace.
[2:134] Such was a community in the past. They are responsible for what they earned and you are responsible for what you earn. And you will not be questioned for what they did.
[2:135] And they said, you should become Judean or Nazarene in order to be guided. Say, on the contrary, it is the Nation of Abram to be followed, the monotheist; he was never one of those who set up partners for god.
[2:136] Say, we believe in God and what is revealed to us and what was revealed to Abram, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribes and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the Prophets from their Lord; we make no distinction amongst them, and to Him we offer peace.
[2:137] Henceforth, if they believe as you do, then they are guided, and if they turn away, then they are surely in opposition. God will be sufficient for you against them. And He is the All Hearing, The All Knowing.
[2:139] Say, do you argue with us about God, knowing that He is our Lord and your Lord and to us is our works and to you is your works, and we are purely His?
[2:140] Are you saying that indeed Abram, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, as well as the tribes were Judean or Nazarene? Say, do you know better than God? And who is more unjust than the one who commits a cover up of a testimony from God? And God is not unaware of what you do.
[2:141] Such was a community in the past. They are responsible for what they earned and you are responsible for what you earn. And you will not be questioned for what they did.
[2:142] The fools among people will soon say, what caused them to change the direction of their Qibla that they used to have? Say, to God belongs the east and the west. He guides whomever He wills to the straight path.
[2:143] And We thus made you an impartial community that you may serve as witnesses among people, and the messenger will be a witness among you. And We did not change the Qibla that you already had except to recognize those who follow the messenger and those who turn back on their heels. And indeed this was a great test, except for those whom God has guided. God does not put your faith to waste. Indeed God is All Compassionate, All Merciful towards the people.
[2:144] We saw that you turn your face toward the sky. Hence, We turned you toward the Qibla that pleases you. Therefore, turn your face toward the Sacred Mosque. And wherever you are, turn your faces toward it. And indeed those who are given the scripture know for sure that this is the truth from their Lord. And God is not unaware of what they do.
[2:145] And If you provide for those who have been given the scripture all kinds of proofs, they would not follow your Qibla. And nor should you follow their Qibla. And they do not even follow each other's Qibla. And if you ever follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, for sure you will be among the transgressors.
[2:146] Those whom We have endowed with the scripture recognize it as they recognize their own sons. However, a group of them surely conceal the truth while they know.
[2:148] And for everyone there is a direction that he follows. Hence race towards righteousness. Wherever you are, God will gather you all. Indeed God is All Powerful over all things.
[2:149] And wherever you go and wherever you are, turn your faces toward the Sacred Mosque. And surely this is the absolute truth from your Lord. And God is not unaware of what you do.
[2:150] And wherever you go turn your face toward the Sacred Mosque and wherever you are, all of you shall turn your faces toward it. This way the people have no argument with you except those among them who are transgressors. Therefore, do not fear them and fear Me and I will complete My blessings upon you that you may be guided.
[2:151] We thus sent to you a messenger from amongst yourselves who recites to you our signs and cleanses you and teaches you the scripture and wisdom, and teaches you what you never knew.
[2:155] And surely We test you through things such as fear, hunger, dwindling of wealth, and decline of health and scarcity of fruits, and give glad tidings to those who persevere.
[2:158] Indeed Safa and Marwah are among God's portents. Therefore, whoever observes Haj of the House or observes Omrah, is not to be blamed for visiting these two places. And whoever performs a good thing beyond the call of duty, then, God is Appreciative, All Knowing.
[2:159] Indeed those who conceal what We have revealed from proofs and guidance, after We have clarified it for the people in the scripture, have deserved God's curse as well as the curse of the cursers.
[2:160] Exempted are those who repent and become righteous and proclaim. Consequently, I accept their repentance. And I am The Accepter of Repentance, The All Merciful.
[2:164] Indeed in the creation of the vacua and matter and the variation of the night and the day and the ship floating in the sea to benefit the people, and what God sends down in the form of water from the sky to revive the land after it has died in order to spread in it all kinds of creatures and the manipulation of the winds and the clouds subdued between the sky and the land, are proofs for the people who think.
[2:165] And there are people who set up likenesses for God, loving them just as they love God. As for the faithful, their ultimate love is reserved for God. And if only the transgressors could see themselves as they face the suffering, then they realize that indeed the power belongs to God exclusively and indeed God possesses the ultimate suffering.
[2:166] This is when the followers hate their leaders as they realize the inevitability of the suffering, and all relations between them will be severed.
[2:167] The followers said, if we had another chance we would have hated you as you hated us. God thus shows them their works, full of remorse for them. And they are never to exit Hell.
[2:170] And when they are told to follow what God has revealed, they say, on the contrary we follow what we found our forefathers did. What if their forefathers did not understand a thing nor were they guided?
[2:171] And the example of the unfaithful is like the one who shouts what he cannot comprehend, nothing but a calling or a simple sound. Deaf, dumb and blind, consequently they do not understand.
[2:173] Indeed, nothing is prohibited for you except, the dead, the blood, the meat of the pig and what has been dedicated to other than God. However, if any one is faced with no option while having no malice and no intention of transgression, then he commits no sin. Surely, God is All Forgiving, All Merciful.
[2:174] Surely those who conceal what God has revealed of the scripture and earn a cheap material gain, they will not eat anything except a belly-full of fire and God will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, and will not cleanse them and awaiting them is a painful suffering.
[2:176] This is because God has surely revealed the scripture truthfully. And indeed those who dispute the scripture have surely isolated themselves to the farthest point.
[2:177] Righteousness is not to turn your faces toward the east or the west, on the contrary, righteous are those who believe in God and the Last Day, the angels, the scripture, and the prophets, and they give their money, in spite of loving it, to the relatives, the fatherless, the poor, the refugees, the beggars, and to free the slaves, and they observe the contact prayer and give the cleansing charity, and they are faithful to their promise once they make a promise, and they steadfastly persevere in the face of adversity and hardship and during war. These are the truthful ones, and these are the god-fearing ones.
[2:178] O you who have attained faith; equivalence is decreed for you in the case of murder, the free for the free, the servant for the servant, and the female for the female. Therefore, if someone is pardoned by brethren of the victim, this is following righteousness and he should be compensated with goodness. This is a reduction from your Lord and a mercy. Therefore, whoever transgresses after this, awaiting him is a painful suffering.
[2:180] It is decreed for you that when death approaches you, you shall leave a good will for the parents and the relatives equitably. This is incumbent upon the righteous.
[2:181] Therefore, whoever changes it after he has heard it, then indeed the sin will be upon the one who changed it. Surely, God is All Hearing, All Knowing.
[2:182] However, if someone fears that the one who made the will has committed a bias or a sin, and he reconciles them, he commits no sin. Indeed, God is All Forgiving, All Merciful.
[2:184] Specific days. However, if one of you is ill or on a trip, the same number of days shall be substituted later. And it is incumbent upon those who can afford it that they should repay by feeding the poor. Therefore, whoever does any good beyond the call of duty is good for him. And fasting is best for you if you only knew.
[2:185] The month of Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, as guidance for the people and proofs of guidance and the statute book. Therefore, whoever witnesses this month shall fast therein. And whoever is ill or on a trip, shall substitute the same number of days later. God wants you to be comfortable, He does not wish you hardship while you are completing this duty and you shall glorify God for guiding you that you may be appreciative.
[2:186] And when My servants ask you about Me, I am always nearby. I respond to the call of the caller when he calls. Therefore, they shall respond to Me and have faith in Me that they may find guidance.
[2:187] Permitted for you during the nights of fasting is intercourse with your wives. They are your confidants and you are their confidants. God knew that you used to betray your souls; hence He has accepted your repentance and has forgiven you. From now on you can have intercourse with them and enjoy what God has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread can be distinguished from the black thread at dawn. Then end your fasting at night. And do not have intercourse with them if you retreat to the mosques. These are God's limits; do not approach them. God thus clarifies His proofs for the people that they may become god-fearing.
[2:188] And do not consume each other's money illicitly and do not give it to the officials in order to consume some people's money sinfully while you know.
[2:189] They ask you about the waxing crescents. Say they are timing devices for the people as well as times for Haj. It is not righteous to enter homes from the back doors, on the contrary, righteous are those who are god-fearing and enter the homes from their front doors. And you shall fear God that you may succeed.
[2:191] And kill them where you overcome them and evict them from where they evicted you. And indeed oppression is worse than murder. And do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque unless they fight you therein. If they attack you, then you may kill them. Such is the requital for the unfaithful.
[2:193] And fight them until oppression is defeated and the religion is devoted to God. Once they refrain, then no hostility shall be offered except against the transgressors.
[2:194] Even during the sacred months, equivalence is observed. However, if anyone transgresses against you, an equivalent response shall be given. And fear God and know that God is with the god-fearing.
[2:195] And spend in the cause of God, however, do not throw yourself into destruction with your own hands, and spread goodness. Surely, God loves the do-gooders.
[2:196] And complete the Haj and Omrah for God. If you are prevented, you shall make an offering from whatever is possible. And do not cut your hair until the offering has reached its destination. As for the ill or the one with a head wound in your midst, he shall expiate by fasting or a charity or some other form of worship. Once you are allowed safe passage, then the one who delves into self-indulgence in Omrah and Haj, shall offer what is possible. If one cannot find anything, then three days of fasting during the Haj and seven days when he gets back to complete it as ten days, for the one who does not reside at the Sacred Mosque. And fear God and know that indeed God possesses the ultimate suffering.
[2:197] Haj is observed during the known months. As for the one who observes Haj during these months, he shall refrain from intercourse, immorality and argument during the Haj. Whatever good you do, God knows all about it. And as you prepare, know that the best preparation is righteousness. And you shall be reverent, O you who possess vision.
[2:198] You commit no error by seeking a bounty from your Lord. When you file from Arafat, you shall commemorate God at the Sacred Place of Congregation. You shall commemorate Him just like He guided you. And you were one of those who had gone astray before this.
[2:200] Then, when you fulfill your obligations of worship, you shall continue to remember God as you remember your own parents or even more. Then there are people who say, our Lord give us in this world and will have nothing in the Hereafter.
[2:203] And commemorate God's name for a few days. However, if someone speeds it up in two days, he commits no sin and if one takes longer, he commits no sin as long as he fears god. And you shall fear God and know that indeed you will be gathered before Him.
[2:204] And amongst the people is the one who impresses you with his words in this worldly life, and God witnesses what is in his heart, and he is the most manifest enemy.
[2:210] Are they waiting until God comes to them in shades of the clouds with the angels? The matter will be over then. And all matters will be referred to God.
[2:211] Ask the Children of Israel how many a proven Sign We gave them. And for the one who would replace God's blessing after receiving it; then indeed God possesses the ultimate suffering.
[2:212] Adorned for the unfaithful is this worldly life, and they ridicule the faithful, however, the righteous are far above them on the Day of Resurrection. And God provides for whomever He wills without limits.
[2:213] The people used to be a single community. Then God appointed prophets, as bearers of good news as well as warners and revealed with them the scripture truthfully in order to judge among people regarding their disputes. No one disputed it except those who received it and after they were presented with clear proofs, because of jealousy on their part. Consequently, God guides those who believe in the truth, although it is disputed by others with His permission. And God guides whomever He wills to the straight path.
[2:214] Do you expect to enter paradise without going through the example of those before you? They suffered war and loss and were shaken up until the messenger and those who believed with him asked; where is God's victory? Surely, God's victory is near.
[2:215] They ask you what to spend. Say, whatever good you can give. It shall go to the parents, and the relatives and the fatherless, and the poor and the traveling aliens. And whatever good you do, God knows all about it.
[2:216] Fighting has been decreed for you although you dislike it. However, you may dislike something that is good for you, and the thing you may like, could be harmful to you. And God knows while you do not know.
[2:217] They ask you about the sacred month and fighting therein. Say, fighting therein is a grave act. However, diverting from God's path, disbelief in Him and in the Sacred Mosque and evicting its people therefrom is even a greater offense as far as God is concerned. And oppression is worse than murder. And they would fight you continuously to divert you from your religion, if they could. Therefore, those of you who abandon their religion, then die as unfaithful, have nullified their works in this world as well as in the Hereafter. And they are the dwellers of Hell, and they abide therein forever.
[2:219] They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say, in these two, there are gross sin as well as benefits for the people. However, their sin is greater than their benefit. Furthermore, they ask you what they can offer, say, forgiveness. God thus clarifies His signs for you that you may think -
[2:220] –in this world as well as in the Hereafter. And they ask you about the fatherless. Say, it is good to treat them with righteousness. Moreover, if you make them a part of your family, then treat them like your brethren. And God distinguishes the evildoer from the righteous. And had God willed, He would have put more of a burden on you. Surely, God is Almighty, All Wise.
[2:221] Furthermore, do not marry those females who set up partners for god unless they believe. And surely the believing woman is better than the female who sets up partners for god, even though you admire her. And do not let your females marry those men who set up partners for god unless they believe. And indeed a faithful servant is better than the one who sets up partners for god, even though you may be impressed with him. These are the ones who invite to Hell, while God invites to paradise and forgiveness by His leave. He thus clarifies His Signs for the people that they may take heed.
[2:222] And they ask you about menstruation. Say, it is painful, therefore, you shall avoid the women during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are clean. Once they are clean, then you may approach them in a manner that God has commanded you. Surely God loves those who repent and He loves the sincere.
[2:223] Your women are the bearers of your seed; therefore, you shall enjoy the bearers of your seed as you wish. And you shall be respectful. Moreover, fear God and know that you will surely meet Him. And give glad tidings to the faithful.
[2:224] And do not use God's name in vain in your oaths in order to put up a front of piety, righteousness, and peace-making amongst people. And God is All Hearer; All Knower.
[2:225] God does not hold you responsible for your casual oaths, however, He holds you responsible for your actual intentions in your hearts. And God is All Forgiving, Clement.
[2:226] For those who estrange their wives, they shall give it an interim of four months. Afterwards, if they reconcile with them, then surely God is All Forgiving, All Merciful.
[2:228] And the divorcees shall impose an interim of three menstruation periods upon themselves. Furthermore, it is not permitted for them to conceal what God has created in their wombs if they believe in God and the Last Day. And it is the right of their husbands in this case if they wish to reconcile peacefully. As for the women, they shall be an example of virtue. Moreover, men have rank over them. And God is Almighty, All Wise.
[2:229] The divorce can be performed twice. Afterwards, you shall let them live in their homes amicably or let them go amicably. Moreover, it is not permitted for you to take back anything you have given them, unless the two of you fear that you are disregarding God's limits. Therefore, if the two of you fear that you are not regarding God's limits, then, they commit no sin if they forfeit it. These are God's limits; therefore, you shall not transgress them. Furthermore, those who transgress God's limits, as a consequence, they become unjust.
[2:230] Then in the case of one more divorce, afterwards she is not permitted for him until she marries another husband. Thereafter, if there is a divorce, they commit no sin if they get back together, as long as they know that they are observing God's limits. Moreover, these are God's limits; He clarifies them for the people who are knowledgeable.
[2:231] And when you divorce the women and once their interim is over, you shall allow them to reside in their homes or let them go amicably. Furthermore, do not force them to stay, for it is a transgression. And whoever does this then he is committing an injustice against his own soul. Moreover, do not ridicule God's signs. And remember God's blessings upon you and what He has revealed to you from the scripture and wisdom, whereby He enlightens you. And fear God and know that indeed God knows about all things.
[2:232] Moreover, when you divorce the women and their interim is over, do not prevent them forcefully from marrying their husbands, once they agree among themselves amicably. Only those who believe in God and the Last Day take heed. This is purer for you and more sanctifying. And God knows while you do not know.
[2:233] Furthermore, mothers shall breast feed their children two complete years, if he wills that she completes nursing. And it is incumbent upon the father to provide sustenance as well as clothing for the women, equitably. No one is burdened beyond his means. No mother shall suffer a loss because of her child, or a father because of his child. And upon the inheritor, the same duties are incumbent. And if weaning is agreed upon between the two of them and after consultation, then they commit no sin. Furthermore, if you wish to hire a nursing mother for your children, you commit no sin once you pay them fully and equitably. And fear God and know that indeed God is All Seer of what you do.
[2:234] And those who die among you and leave wives behind, the women shall wait an interim of four months and ten days. Then once their interim is over, you commit no error by letting them perform any righteous work on behalf of their souls. And God is All Cognizant of what you do.
[2:235] And you commit no error if you declare your intentions of marrying women or keep them secret. God knows that you indeed think about them; however, do not date them secretly, except to communicate righteous words. And do not tie the knot of wedding until the scripture is fulfilled. And know that God knows your innermost thoughts; consequently you shall be mindful of Him. And know that indeed God is All Forgiving, Clement.
[2:236] You commit no error if you divorce women before you have become intimate with them or before you give them a share of your earnings. And provide for them according to your income, the rich as he can afford and the poor as he can afford, a provision along with righteousness. This is a duty upon the righteous.
[2:237] Furthermore, if you divorce women before you become intimate with them and you have assigned a share of your income for them, then you shall pay them half of the assigned share, except in the case of forfeiting the share, or if he gives the entire amount as though it was a consummated marriage. Moreover, forfeiting is closer to righteousness and do not forget the grace among you. Indeed God is All Seer of what you do.
[2:239] Furthermore, if you feel insecure, then observe it while walking or riding. Once you are secure, then, remember God as He taught you everything you did not know.
[2:240] And those who die among you and leave behind wives, a will shall be left to provide for their wives for a whole year if they choose to stay. However, if they choose to leave, there is no blame on you, provided they maintain righteousness on behalf of their souls. And God is Almighty, All Wise.
[2:243] Do you not know about those who left their homes by the thousands; they did so because they feared death, then God said to them, die; He then resurrected them. Indeed God is possessor of grace for the people; however, most people are not appreciative.
[2:245] Whoever lends God a loan of righteousness; He then multiplies it for him many times over. And God reduces and increases, and to Him you will be returned.
[2:246] Do you not know that a group of the Children of Israel, after Moses, told their prophet appoint a king for us, we will then fight in the cause of God? He said, is it your intention that when fighting is decreed for you, you will not fight? They said, and why should we not fight in the cause of God while we and our children are being driven from our homes? However, once fighting was decreed for them, they refused, except a few of them. And God knows all about the transgressors.
[2:247] And their prophet told them; indeed God has appointed Saul as a king for you. They said, what makes him so deserving of kingship over us while we are more deserving of kingship, furthermore, he does not have much wealth? He said, God has certainly chosen him over you and has given him plenty of knowledge and stature. Moreover, God gives His kingship to whomever He wills. And God is Expander, All Knowing.
[2:248] And their prophet said to them, certainly the sign of his kingship is the appearance of the box wherein is reassurance from your Lord and the relics that the people of Moses and the people of Aaron left behind, it will be carried by the angels. Surely, in this there is a proof for you if you are faithful.
[2:249] Afterwards, Saul took charge of the troops and said, God is surely testing you with a stream, therefore, whoever drinks therefrom is not with me, and the one who does not drink from it is with me, unless he drinks only a handful. Then they drank from it except a few of them. Thereafter, when he and those who believed with him crossed it, they said, we cannot endure Goliath and his army today. Those who knew that for sure they were going to meet God said, many small armies can defeat a large army by God's leave. And God is with those who steadfastly persevere.
[2:250] Once they came face to face with Goliath and his troops, they said, our Lord, grant us perseverance and strengthen our foothold and help us against the disbelieving people.
[2:251] They then defeated them by God's leave and David killed Goliath, and God gave him kingship and wisdom and taught him what He willed. And if it were not for God defending some people against others, surely corruption would have spread throughout the earth, however, God is Possessor of Bounty for all the people.
[2:253] These are the messengers, We preferred some over others, amongst them is the one whom God spoke to, and He raised some of them in rank. And We gave Jesus, son of Mary, the proofs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. And had God willed those who came after them would have not fought after the proofs came to them, however, they disputed, therefore some of them believed while some others disbelieved. Moreover, had God willed they would not have fought, but God does what He wills.
[2:254] O you who have attained faith spend from what We have provided for you before the coming of a day when there are no ransom, no nepotism, and no intercession. And the unfaithful are always transgressors.
[2:255] God, there is no god except He, The Living, The Self-Existing. He does not age, nor does He sleep. To Him belongs everything in the vacua and everything within matter. Who can intercede in His presence except by His permission? He knows their past as well as their future. And no one can attain any knowledge from Him, except by His will. His throne expands the vacua and matter and guarding them never burdens Him. And He is The All High, The All Magnificent.
[2:256] There is no compulsion in religion. The guidance has been distinguished from straying. Therefore whoever rejects idolatry and believes in God has taken hold of the strongest bond that never severs. And God is All Hearing, All Knowing.
[2:257] God is the ally of those who have attained faith; He takes them out of the darkness into the light. And as for the unfaithful, their allies are their idols; they will take them out of the light into the darkness. These are the dwellers of Hell. They will abide therein forever.
[2:258] Do you not know of the one who was given kingship by God and argued with Abram about his Lord? When Abram said, my Lord grants life and death; he said I grant life and death. Abram said, surely God brings the Sun up from the east; you bring it up from the west! The one who had rejected faith was stunned. And God does not guide the transgressing people.
[2:259] Or the one who was passing by the ghost town, he said, does God really bring this back to life after it has died? God then put him to death for one hundred years; He then resurrected him. He said, how long have you stayed? He said I have stayed a day or part of a day. He said you have stayed one hundred years, now look at your food and drink, they have not spoiled; and look at your donkey, and indeed We made you a sign for the people. And look at the bones, how We make them rise up from their place and cover them with flesh. Once, it became clear to him what happened, he said I know for sure that indeed God is All Powerful over all things.
[2:260] And also when Abram said, Lord, show me how you resurrect the dead. He said; do you not believe? He said, yes; however, I want to reassure my heart. He said; take four birds, and cut them to pieces, then put a piece of each on every mountain and then call upon them; they will come to you rushing. And know that indeed God is Almighty, All Wise.
[2:261] An example of those who spend their money in the cause of God is like the example of a seed that grows seven clusters, in each cluster there are one hundred seeds. God thus multiplies for whomever He wills. And God is Expander, All Knowing.
[2:262] Those who spend their money in the cause of God then do not follow their spending with boasting and insult, their reward is reserved for them at their Lord, and they have nothing to fear nor will they ever be saddened.
[2:264] O you who have attained faith do not ruin your charity with boasting and insult like the one who spends his money to impress people while he does not believe in God and the Last Day. Therefore, his example is the example of an infertile land covered with topsoil, once a hard rain falls, it leaves it barren. They will gain nothing from their earnings. Furthermore, God does not guide the disbelieving people.
[2:265] And the example of those who spend their money seeking God's approval and to strengthen their souls is like a garden that yields twice the crop when a hard rain falls on it, however, if no hard rain falls then a drizzle would suffice. Moreover, God is All Seer of everything you do.
[2:266] Would any one of you like to have a garden with palm trees and grapes with streams flowing underneath it, producing all kinds of fruits and as he gets old with small offspring, all of a sudden a firestorm hits it and burns it up? God thus clarifies His signs for you that you may think.
[2:267] O you faithful, give from the pure things that you earn and from what We cause to grow out of the ground for you. However, do not give away the bad things that you yourself do not keep, unless you do it unknowingly. Moreover, you shall know that God is Rich, Praiseworthy.
[2:268] Satan invites you to poverty and commands you to commit evil. However, God invites you to forgiveness from Him and kindness. Furthermore, God is Expander, All Knowing.
[2:269] He grants wisdom to whomever He wills. And, the one who received wisdom has received plenty of goodness. Moreover, no one takes heed except those who possess vision.
[2:270] Furthermore, what you give to charity or any dedication you dedicate; then surely God knows it. And as for those who commit injustice, there are no helpers.
[2:271] If you declare your charities, then you reap its benefits. However, if you keep it a secret and give to the poor then it is better for you. Furthermore, your sins will be remitted. And God is All Cognizant of what you do.
[2:272] It is not you who guides them; it is God who guides whomever He wills. And whatever good you spend, then it is for your own souls. Moreover, whatever you spend shall be spent seeking only God's face, and whatever you spend of goodness will be repaid to you and you will not suffer any injustice.
[2:273] It is for the poor who are suffering in the cause of God and cannot travel the uninformed may think they are rich because of their dignified looks; they do not ask people for a share. And whatever good you give, then God knows all about it.
[2:274] Those who spend their money night and day, privately and publicly, their reward is at their Lord, and they will have no fear nor will they ever be saddened.
[2:275] Those who earn interest do not last; they only exist like the one whom Satan has touched with insanity. This is because they say indeed interest is just like trade. However, God has permitted trade and prohibited interest. Thereafter, whoever receives enlightenment from his Lord and discontinues, then he can have what he has earned in the past and his deed is with God. However, those who refuse, then these are dwellers of Hell, wherein they abide forever.
[2:277] Surely, those who are faithful and lead a righteous life, and observe the contact prayer and give the cleansing charity have deserved their reward at their Lord. And they will have no fear and nor will they ever be saddened.
[2:279] Therefore, if you do not take action, then, you shall expect a war from God and His messenger. And if you repent, then you are in charge of your money, without committing any injustice, or suffering any injustice.
[2:280] Moreover, if he is suffering hardship, then a respite shall be given until an easier time. And if you consider it as a charity it is better for you, if you only knew.
[2:281] And fear the day that you will be returned to God. Then every soul will be repaid for what she has earned and no one will suffer any injustice.
[2:282] O you faithful, when you deal with a loan for a specified interim, you shall record it. And a scribe amongst you shall record it equitably. Furthermore, no notary shall refuse to write according to God's teaching. Therefore he shall write down what is exactly dictated by the one who has received the right, and indeed he shall fear God, his Lord and shall have no malice. If the one who has been granted the right is mentally challenged or weak or is not able to dictate it, then his guardian shall dictate equitably. Moreover two of your men shall witness it. However, if there are not two men present, then one man and two women whose testimony is accepted by all involved, for if one of the two women slips, the other one would remind her. And no witness shall refuse once he is called upon. Moreover, do not get tired of writing everything, small or large regarding the specified interim. In this manner, it is more just as far as God is concerned and more structured for the witnesses and alleviates doubts. An exception can be made in the case of the trade you do on the spot, then you commit no error if you do not record it. However, let your trade be witnessed. And no notary or witness shall suffer any loss. Moreover, if you do this, then this is wickedness on your part. And you shall fear God. Moreover, God teaches you. And God is All Knowing about all things.
[2:283] And if you are on a trip and cannot find a notary, then collateral should be set up. Therefore, if you leave a deposit with somebody, then the one trusted with the deposit shall return it and he should fear God, his Lord. Moreover, do not conceal the testimony. And the one who conceals it then he is a sinner at heart. Furthermore, God is All Knowing of everything they do.
[2:284] To God belongs what is in the vacua and what is within matter. And if you declare what is inside you or conceal it, God will call you to account. Then, He forgives whomever He wills and punishes whomever He wills. Moreover, God is All Powerful over all things.
[2:285] The messenger believes in what was revealed to him from his Lord and so do the faithful. They all believe in God and His angels and His scriptures and His messengers; we make no distinction among any of His messengers. Moreover they say, we hear and we obey. Forgive us our Lord and to You is our final return.
[2:286] God does not burden any soul beyond her means. For her is what she has earned, and to her detriment is what she has earned. Our Lord, do not punish us if we forget or err. Our Lord, and do not make us the bearers of blasphemy like the ones before us. Our Lord, do not make us carry the burden that we are unable to carry. And pardon us, and forgive us and have mercy on us. You are our Lord; therefore grant us victory over the disbelieving people.
