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.

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.

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.

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 God is concerned. And sedition 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.

Surely the faithful and those who emigrated and strove in the cause of God are seeking God ’s mercy. And God is All Forgiving, All Merciful.

They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say, in these two, there are gross sin as well as benefits for the people. However, their sinfulness 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 -

–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 yourselves, 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.

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.

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.

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.