1. Alif-Lâm-Mîm.
[These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows
their meanings].
2. Allâh! Lâ ilahâ illa Huwa (none has
the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all
that exists.
3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the
Qur'ân) to you (Muhammad  ) with truth, confirming what came before it. And he
sent down the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
4. Aforetime, as a guidance to mankind, And He
sent down the criterion [of judgement between right and wrong (this Qur'ân)]. Truly,
those who disbelieve in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of Allâh, for them there is a severe torment; and Allâh is
All-Mighty, All-Able of Retribution.
5. Truly, nothing is hidden from Allâh, in the
earth or in the heavens.
6. He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He
pleases. Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
7. It is He Who has sent down to you (Muhammad )
the Book (this Qur'ân). In it are Verses that are entirely clear, they are the
foundations of the Book [and those are the Verses of Al-Ahkâm (commandments,
etc.), Al-Farâ'id (obligatory duties) and Al-Hudud (legal laws for the
punishment of thieves, adulterers, etc.)]; and others not entirely clear. So as for those
in whose hearts there is a deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not
entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah (polytheism and trials, etc.), and
seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings save Allâh. And those
who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it (clear
and unclear Verses) are from our Lord." And none receive admonition except men of
understanding. (Tafsir At-Tabarî).
8. (They say): "Our Lord! Let not our
hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You.
Truly, You are the Bestower."
9. Our Lord! Verily, it is You Who will gather
mankind together on the Day about which there is no doubt. Verily, Allâh never breaks His
Promise".
10. Verily, those who disbelieve, neither their
properties nor their offspring will avail them whatsoever against Allâh; and it is they
who will be fuel of the Fire.
11. Like the behaviour of the people of Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) and those before them; they belied Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), so Allâh seized (destroyed) them for their sins. And
Allâh is Severe in punishment.
12. Say (O Muhammad ) to those who
disbelieve: "You will be defeated and gathered together to Hell, and worst indeed is
that place to rest."
13. There has already been a sign for you (O
Jews) in the two armies that met (in combat i.e. the battle of Badr): One was fighting in
the Cause of Allâh, and as for the other (they) were disbelievers. They (the believers)
saw them (the disbelievers) with their own eyes twice their number (although they were
thrice their number). And Allâh supports with His Victory whom He pleases. Verily, in
this is a lesson for those who understand. (See Verse 8:44). (Tafsir At-Tabarî)
14. Beautified for men is the love of things
they covet; women, children, much of gold and silver (wealth), branded beautiful horses,
cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present world's life; but Allâh
has the excellent return (Paradise with flowing rivers, etc.) with Him.
15. Say: "Shall I inform you of things far
better than those? For Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) there are Gardens
(Paradise) with their Lord, underneath which rivers flow. Therein (is their) eternal
(home) and Azwâjun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives) [i.e. they will have no
menses, urine, or stool, etc.], And Allâh will be pleased with them. And Allâh is
All-Seer of the (His) slaves".
16. Those who say: "Our Lord! We have
indeed believed, so forgive us our sins and save us from the punishment of the Fire."
17. (They are) those who are patient ones,
those who are true (in Faith, words, and deeds), and obedient with sincere devotion in
worship to Allâh. Those who spend [give the Zakât and alms in the Way of Allâh]
and those who pray and beg Allâh's Pardon in the last hours of the night.
18. Allâh bears witness that Lâ ilâha
illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the angels, and those
having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in
Justice. Lâ ilâh illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
19. Truly, the religion with Allâh is Islâm.
Those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) did not differ except, out of
mutual jealousy, after knowledge had come to them. And whoever disbelieves in the Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, then surely, Allâh
is Swift in calling to account.
20. So if they dispute with you (Muhammad )
say: "I have submitted myself to Allâh (in Islâm), and (so have) those who follow
me." And say to those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and to those
who are illiterates (Arab pagans): "Do you (also) submit yourselves (to Allâh in
Islâm)?" If they do, they are rightly guided; but if they turn away, your duty is
only to convey the Message; and Allâh is All-Seer of (His ) slaves.
21. Verily! Those who disbelieve in the Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh and kill the
Prophets without right, and kill those men who order just dealings, ... announce to
them a painful torment.
22. They are those whose works will be lost in
this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers.
23. Have you not seen those who have been given
a portion of the Scripture? They are being invited to the Book of Allâh to settle their
dispute, then a party of them turn away, and they are averse.
24. This is because they say: "The Fire
shall not touch us but for a number of days." And that which they used to invent
regarding their religion has deceived them.
25. How (will it be) when We gather them
together on the Day about which there is no doubt (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And each
person will be paid in full what he has earned? And they will not be dealt with unjustly.
26. Say (O Muhammad ): "O
Allâh! Possessor of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom You will, and You take the
kingdom from whom You will, and You endue with honour whom You will, and You humiliate
whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, You are Able to do all things.
27. You make the night to enter into the day,
and You make the day to enter into the night (i.e. increase and decrease in the hours of
the night and the day during winter and summer), You bring the living out of the dead, and
You bring the dead out of the living. And You give wealth and sustenance to whom You will,
without limit (measure or account).
28. Let not the believers take the disbelievers
as Auliyâ (supporters, helpers, etc.) instead of the believers, and whoever does
that will never be helped by Allâh in any way, except if you indeed fear a danger from
them. And Allâh warns you against Himself (His Punishment), and to Allâh is the final
return.
29. Say (O Muhammad ):
"Whether you hide what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allâh knows it, and He knows
what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. And Allâh is Able to do all
things."
30. On the Day when every person will be
confronted with all the good he has done, and all the evil he has done, he will wish that
there were a great distance between him and his evil. And Allâh warns you against Himself
(His Punishment) and Allâh is full of Kindness to the (His) slaves.
31. Say (O Muhammad to mankind):
"If you (really) love Allâh then follow me (i.e. accept Islâmic Monotheism, follow
the Qur'ân and the Sunnah), Allâh will love you and forgive you of your sins. And
Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
32. Say (O Muhammad ): "Obey
Allâh and the Messenger (Muhammad )." But if they turn away, then Allâh
does not like the disbelievers.
33. Allâh chose Adam, Nûh (Noah), the family
of Ibrâhim (Abraham) and the family of 'Imrân above the 'Alamîn (mankind and
jinns) (of their times).
34. Offspring, one of the other, and Allâh is
the All-Hearer, All-Knower.
35. (Remember) when the wife of 'Imrân said:
"O my Lord! I have vowed to You what (the child that) is in my womb to be dedicated
for Your services (free from all worldly work; to serve Your Place of worship), so accept
this, from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing."
36. Then when she delivered her [child Maryam
(Mary)], she said: "O my Lord! I have delivered a female child," - and Allâh
knew better what she delivered, - "And the male is not like the female, and I have
named her Maryam (Mary), and I seek refuge with You (Allâh) for her and for her offspring
from Shaitan (Satan), the outcast."
37. So her Lord (Allâh) accepted her with
goodly acceptance. He made her grow in a good manner and put her under the care of
Zakariyâ (Zachariya). Every time he entered Al-Mihrâb to (visit) her , he found
her supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Maryam (Mary)! From where have you got
this?" She said, "This is from Allâh." Verily, Allâh provides sustenance
to whom He wills, without limit."
38. At that time Zakariyâ (Zachariya) invoked
his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant me from You, a good offspring. You are indeed the
All-Hearer of invocation."
39. Then the angels called him, while he was
standing in prayer in Al-Mihrâb (a praying place or a private room), (saying):
"Allâh gives you glad tidings of Yahya (John), confirming (believing in) the Word
from Allâh [i.e. the creation of 'Iesa (Jesus), the Word from Allâh
("Be!" - and he was!)], noble, keeping away from sexual relations with women, a
Prophet, from among the righteous."
40. He said: "O my Lord! How can I have a
son when I am very old, and my wife is barren?" Allâh said: "Thus Allâh does
what He wills."
41. He said: "O my Lord! Make a sign for
me." Allâh said: "Your sign is that you shall not speak to mankind for three
days except with signals. And remember your Lord much (by praising Him again and again),
and glorify (Him) in the afternoon and in the morning."
42. And (remember) when the angels said:
"O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allâh has chosen you, purified you (from polytheism and
disbelief), and chosen you above the women of the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns) (of
her lifetime)."
43. O Mary! "Submit yourself with
obedience to your Lord (Allâh, by worshipping none but Him Alone) and prostrate yourself,
and Irkâ'i (bow down etc.) along with Ar-Râki'ûn (those who bow down
etc.)."
44. This is a part of the news of the Ghaib (unseen,
i.e. the news of the past nations of which you have no knowledge) which We inspire you
with (O Muhammad ). You were not with them, when they cast lots with their
pens as to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary); nor were you
with them when they disputed.
45. (Remember) when the angels said: "O
Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allâh gives you the glad tidings of a Word ["Be!" - and
he was! i.e. 'Iesa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary)] from Him, his name will be the
Messiah 'Iesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), held in honour in this world and in the
Hereafter, and will be one of those who are near to Allâh."
46. "He will speak to the people in the
cradle and in manhood, and he will be one of the righteous."
47. She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have
a son when no man has touched me." He said: "So (it will be) for Allâh creates
what He wills. When He has decreed something, He says to it only: "Be!" and it
is.
48. And He (Allâh) will teach him ['Iesa
(Jesus)] the Book and Al-Hikmah (i.e. the Sunnah, the faultless speech of
the Prophets, wisdom, etc.), (and) the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
49. And will make him ['Iesa (Jesus)] a
Messenger to the Children of Israel (saying): "I have come to you with a sign from
your Lord, that I design for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and
breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allâh's Leave; and I heal him who was born
blind, and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by Allâh's Leave. And I inform you of
what you eat, and what you store in your houses. Surely, therein is a sign for you, if you
believe.
50. And I have come confirming that which was
before me of the Taurât (Torah), and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden to
you, and I have come to you with a proof from your Lord. So fear Allâh and obey me.
51. Truly! Allâh is my Lord and your Lord, so
worship Him (Alone). This is the Straight Path.
52. Then when 'Iesa (Jesus) came to know of
their disbelief, he said: "Who will be my helpers in Allâh's Cause?" Al-Hawâriûn
(the disciples) said: "We are the helpers of Allâh; we believe in Allâh, and bear
witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allâh)."
53. Our Lord! We believe in what You have sent
down, and we follow the Messenger ['Iesa (Jesus)]; so write us down among those who bear
witness (to the truth i.e. Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh - none has the right to be
worshipped but Allâh).
54. And they (disbelievers) plotted [to kill
'Iesa (Jesus)], and Allâh planned too. And Allâh is the Best of the planners.
55. And (remember) when Allâh said: "O
'Iesa (Jesus)! I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear you [of the forged
statement that 'Iesa (Jesus) is Allâh's son] of those who disbelieve, and I will make
those who follow you (Monotheists, who worship none but Allâh) superior to those who
disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allâh, or disbelieve in some of His Messengers, e.g.
Muhammad , 'Iesa (Jesus), Mûsa (Moses), etc., or in His Holy Books, e.g. the
Taurât (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Qur'ân] till the Day of Resurrection. Then you
will return to Me and I will judge between you in the matters in which you used to
dispute."
56. "As to those who disbelieve, I will
punish them with a severe torment in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have
no helpers."
57. And as for those who believe (in the
Oneness of Allâh) and do righteous good deeds, Allâh will pay them their reward in full.
And Allâh does not like the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers).
58. This is what We recite to you (O Muhammad )
of the Verses and the Wise Reminder (i.e. the Qur'ân).
59. Verily, the likeness of 'Iesa (Jesus)
before Allâh is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him:
"Be!" - and he was.
60. (This is) the truth from your Lord, so be
not of those who doubt.
61. Then whoever disputes with you concerning
him ['Iesa (Jesus)] after (all this) knowledge that has come to you, [i.e. 'Iesa (Jesus)]
being a slave of Allâh, and having no share in Divinity) say: (O Muhammad )
"Come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and
yourselves - then we pray and invoke (sincerely) the Curse of Allâh upon those who
lie."
62. Verily! This is the true narrative [about
the story of 'Iesa (Jesus)], and, Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be
worshipped but Allâh, the One and the Only True God, Who has neither a wife nor a son).
And indeed, Allâh is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
63. And if they turn away (and do not accept
these true proofs and evidences), then surely, Allâh is All-Aware of those who do
mischief.
64. Say (O Muhammad ): "O
people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and
you, that we worship none but Allâh, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that
none of us shall take others as lords besides Allâh. Then, if they turn away, say:
"Bear witness that we are Muslims."
65. O people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrâhim (Abraham), while the Taurât (Torah) and
the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no sense?
66. Verily, you are those who have disputed
about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you
have no knowledge? It is Allâh Who knows, and you know not.
67. Ibrâhim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a
Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islâmic Monotheism - to worship none
but Allâh Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikûn (See V.2:105).
68. Verily, among mankind who have the best
claim to Ibrâhim (Abraham) are those who followed him, and this Prophet (Muhammad )
and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allâh is the Walî (Protector and
Helper) of the believers.
69. A party of the people of the Scripture
(Jews and Christians) wish to lead you astray. But they shall not lead astray anyone
except themselves, and they perceive not.
70. O people of the Scripture! (Jews and
Christians): "Why do you disbelieve in the Ayât of Allâh, [the Verses about
Prophet Muhammad present in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)]
while you (yourselves) bear witness (to their truth)."
71. O people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians): "Why do you mix truth with falsehood and conceal the truth while you
know?"
72. And a party of the people of the Scripture
say: "Believe in the morning in that which is revealed to the believers (Muslims),
and reject it at the end of the day, so that they may turn back.
73. And believe no one except the one who
follows your religion. Say (O Muhammad ): "Verily! Right guidance is the
Guidance of Allâh" and do not believe that anyone can receive like that which you
have received (of Revelation) except when he follows your religion, otherwise they would
engage you in argument before your Lord. Say (O Muhammad ): "All the
bounty is in the Hand of Allâh; He grants to whom He wills. And Allâh is All-Sufficient
for His creatures' needs, the All-Knower."
74. He selects for His Mercy (Islâm and the
Qur'ân with Prophethood) whom He wills and Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty.
75. Among the people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) is he who, if entrusted with a Cantar (a great amount of wealth, etc.),
will readily pay it back; and among them there is he who, if entrusted with a single
silver coin, will not repay it unless you constantly stand demanding, because they say:
"There is no blame on us to betray and take the properties of the illiterates
(Arabs)." But they tell a lie against Allâh while they know it.
76. Yes, whoever fulfils his pledge and fears
Allâh much; verily, then Allâh loves those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see
V.2:2).
77. Verily, those who purchase a small gain at
the cost of Allâh's Covenant and their oaths, they shall have no portion in the Hereafter
(Paradise). Neither will Allâh speak to them, nor look at them on the Day of
Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they shall have a painful torment.
78. And verily, among them is a party who
distort the Book with their tongues (as they read), so that you may think it is from the
Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: "This is from Allâh," but it
is not from Allâh; and they speak a lie against Allâh while they know it.
79. It is not (possible) for any human being to
whom Allâh has given the Book and Al-Hukma (the knowledge and understanding of the
laws of religion, etc.) and Prophethood to say to the people: "Be my worshippers
rather than Allâh's." On the contrary (he would say): "Be you Rabbaniyun (learned
men of religion who practise what they know and also preach others), because you are
teaching the Book, and you are studying it."
80. Nor would he order you to take angels and
Prophets for lords (gods). Would he order you to disbelieve after you have
submitted to Allâh's Will? (Tafsir At-Tabarî).
81. And (remember) when Allâh took the
Covenant of the Prophets, saying: "Take whatever I gave you from the Book and Hikmah
(understanding of the Laws of Allâh, etc.), and afterwards there will come to you a
Messenger (Muhammad ) confirming what is with you; you must, then, believe in
him and help him." Allâh said: "Do you agree (to it) and will you take up My
Covenant (which I conclude with you)?" They said: "We agree." He said:
"Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses (for this)."
82. Then whoever turns away after this, they
are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious: those who turn away from Allâh's Obedience).
83. Do they seek other than the religion of
Allâh (the true Islâmic Monotheism worshipping none but Allâh Alone), while to Him
submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly. And to Him
shall they all be returned.
84. Say (O Muhammad ): "We
believe in Allâh and in what has been sent down to us, and what was sent down to Ibrâhim
(Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael), Ishâque (Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob) and Al-Asbât [the
twelve sons of Ya'qûb (Jacob)] and what was given to Mûsa (Moses), 'Iesa (Jesus) and the
Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one another among them and to Him
(Allâh) we have submitted (in Islâm)."
85. And whoever seeks a religion other than
Islâm, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the
losers.
86. How shall Allâh guide a people who
disbelieved after their belief and after they bore witness that the Messenger (Muhammad )
is true and after clear proofs had come unto them? And Allâh guides not the people who
are Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers).
87. They are those whose recompense is that on
them (rests) the Curse of Allâh, of the angels, and of all mankind.
88. They will abide therein (Hell). Neither
will their torment be lightened, nor will it be delayed or postponed (for a while).
89. Except for those who repent after that and
do righteous deeds. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
90. Verily, those who disbelieved after their
Belief and then went on increasing in their disbelief (i.e. disbelief in the Qur'ân and
in Prophet Muhammad ) - never will their repentance be accepted [because they
repent only by their tongues and not from their hearts]. And they are those who are
astray.
91. Verily, those who disbelieved, and died
while they were disbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold will not be accepted from
anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a painful torment and they
will have no helpers.
92. By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety,
righteousness, etc., it means here Allâh's Reward, i.e. Paradise), unless you spend (in
Allâh's Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allâh knows it
well.
93. All food was lawful to the Children of
Israel, except what Israel made unlawful for himself before the Taurât (Torah) was
revealed. Say (O Muhammad ): "Bring here the Taurât (Torah) and recite
it, if you are truthful."
94. Then after that, whosoever shall invent a
lie against Allâh, ... such shall indeed be the Zâlimûn (disbelievers).
95. Say (O Muhammad ): "Allâh
has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrâhim (Abraham) Hanifa (Islâmic
Monotheism, i.e. he used to worship Allâh Alone), and he was not of Al-Mushrikûn."
(See V.2:105)
96. Verily, the first House (of worship)
appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance
for Al-'Alamîn (the mankind and jinns).
97. In it are manifest signs (for example), the
Maqâm (place) of Ibrâhim (Abraham); whosoever enters it, he attains security. And
Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to
Allâh, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence);
and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a
disbeliever of Allâh], then Allâh stands not in need of any of the 'Alamîn (mankind
and jinns).
98. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians)! Why do you reject the Ayât of Allâh (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) while Allâh is Witness to what you do?"
99. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians)! Why do you stop those who have believed, from the Path of Allâh, seeking
to make it seem crooked, while you (yourselves) are witnesses [to Muhammad as
a Messenger of Allâh and Islâm (Allâh's Religion, i.e. to worship none but Him Alone)]?
And Allâh is not unaware of what you do."
100. O you who believe! If you obey a group of
those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians), they would (indeed) render you
disbelievers after you have believed!
101. And how would you disbelieve, while unto
you are recited the Verses of Allâh, and among you is His Messenger (Muhammad )?
And whoever holds firmly to Allâh, (i.e. follows Islâm Allâh's Religion, and obeys all
that Allâh has ordered, practically), then he is indeed guided to a Right Path.
102. O you who believe! Fear Allâh (by doing
all that He has ordered and by abstaining from all that He has forbidden) as He should be
feared. [Obey Him, be thankful to Him, and remember Him always], and die not except in a
state of Islâm (as Muslims) with complete submission to Allâh.
103. And hold fast, all of you together, to
the Rope of Allâh (i.e. this Qur'ân), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember
Allâh's Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts
together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islâmic Faith), and you were on
the brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allâh makes His Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be
guided.
104. Let there arise out of you a group of
people inviting to all that is good (Islâm), enjoining Al-Ma'rûf (i.e. Islâmic
Monotheism and all that Islâm orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism
and disbelief and all that Islâm has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful.
105. And be not as those who divided and
differed among themselves after the clear proofs had come to them. It is they for whom
there is an awful torment.
106. On the Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)
when some faces will become white and some faces will become black; as for those whose
faces will become black (to them will be said): "Did you reject Faith after accepting
it? Then taste the torment (in Hell) for rejecting Faith."
107. And for those whose faces will become
white, they will be in Allâh's Mercy (Paradise), therein they shall dwell forever.
108. These are the Verses of Allâh: We recite
them to you (O Muhammad ) in truth, and Allâh wills no injustice to the 'Alâmîn
(mankind and jinns).
109. And to Allâh belongs all that is in the
heavens and all that is in the earth. And all matters go back (for decision) to Allâh.
110. You [true believers in Islâmic
Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal
ways, etc.)] are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma'rûf (i.e.
Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism,
disbelief and all that Islâm has forbidden), and you believe in Allâh. And had
the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) believed, it would have been better for
them; among them are some who have faith, but most of them are Al-Fâsiqûn (disobedient
to Allâh - and rebellious against Allâh's Command).
111. They will do you no harm, barring a
trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will show you their backs, and
they will not be helped.
112. Indignity is put over them wherever they
may be, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allâh, and from men; they have
drawn on themselves the Wrath of Allâh, and destruction is put over them. This is because
they disbelieved in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of Allâh and killed the Prophets without right. This is because they
disobeyed (Allâh) and used to transgress beyond bounds (in Allâh's disobedience, crimes
and sins).
113. Not all of them are alike; a party of the
people of the Scripture stand for the right, they recite the Verses of Allâh during the
hours of the night, prostrating themselves in prayer.
114. They believe in Allâh and the Last Day;
they enjoin Al-Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism, and following Prophet Muhammad )
and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and opposing Prophet Muhammad );
and they hasten in (all) good works; and they are among the righteous.
115. And whatever good they do, nothing will
be rejected of them; for Allâh knows well those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious -
see V.2:2).
116. Surely, those who reject Faith
(disbelieve in Muhammad as being Allâh's Prophet and in all that which he
has brought from Allâh), neither their properties, nor their offspring will avail them
aught against Allâh. They are the dwellers of the Fire, therein they will abide. (Tafsir
AtTabarî, Vol. 4, Page 58).
117. The likeness of what they spend in this
world is the likeness of a wind which is extremely cold; it struck the harvest of a people
who did wrong aginst themselves and destroyed it, (i.e. the good deed of a person is only
accepted if he is a monotheist and believes in all the Prophets of Allâh, including
Christ and Muhammad ). Allâh wronged them not, but they wronged
themselves.
118. O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitânah
(advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends, etc.) those outside your
religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their
best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from
their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to
you the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses) if you understand.
119. Lo! You are the ones who love them but
they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures [i.e. you believe in the Taurât
(Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), while they disbelieve in your Book, the Qur'ân]. And
when they meet you, they say, "We believe". But when they are alone, they bite
the tips of their fingers at you in rage. Say: "Perish in your rage. Certainly,
Allâh knows what is in the breasts (all the secrets)."
120. If a good befalls you, it grieves them,
but if some evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you remain patient and become Al-Muttaqûn
(the pious - see V.2:2), not the least harm will their cunning do to you. Surely, Allâh
surrounds all that they do.
121. And (remember) when you (Muhammad )
left your household in the morning to post the believers at their stations for the battle
(of Uhud). And Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
122. When two parties from among you were
about to lose heart, but Allâh was their Walî (Supporter and Protector). And in
Allâh should the believers put their trust.
123. And Allâh has already made you
victorious at Badr, when you were a weak little force. So fear Allâh much [abstain from
all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden and love Allâh much, perform all
kinds of good deeds which He has ordained] that you may be grateful.
124. (Remember) when you (Muhammad )
said to the believers, "Is it not enough for you that your Lord (Allâh) should help
you with three thousand angels; sent down?"
125. "Yes, if you hold on to patience and
piety, and the enemy comes rushing at you; your Lord will help you with five thousand
angels having marks (of distinction)."
126. Allâh made it not but as a message of
good news for you and as an assurance to your hearts. And there is no victory except from
Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
127. That He might cut off a part of those who
disbelieve, or expose them to infamy, so that they retire frustrated.
128. Not for you (O Muhammad , but
for Allâh) is the decision; whether He turns in mercy to (pardons) them or punishes them;
verily, they are the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disobedients, and wrong-doers, etc.).
129. And to Allâh belongs all that is in the
heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He wills, and punishes whom He
wills. And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
130. O you who believe! Eat not Ribâ (usury)
doubled and multiplied, but fear Allâh that you may be successful.
131. And fear the Fire, which is prepared for
the disbelievers.
132. And obey Allâh and the Messenger
(Muhammad ) that you may obtain mercy.
133. And march forth in the way (which leads
to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as wide as are the heavens and the earth,
prepared for Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2).
134. Those who spend [in Allâh's Cause -
deeds of charity, alms, etc.] in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who
pardon men; verily, Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn (the gooddoers).
135. And those who, when they have committed Fahishah
(illegal sexual intercourse etc.) or wronged themselves with evil, remember Allâh and
ask forgiveness for their sins; - and none can forgive sins but Allâh - And do not
persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.
136. For such, the reward is Forgiveness from
their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath (Paradise), wherein they shall
abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do righteous deeds
according to Allâh's Orders).
137. Many similar ways (and mishaps of life)
were faced by nations (believers and disbelievers) that have passed away before you (as
you have faced in the battle of Uhud), so travel through the earth, and see what was the
end of those who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allâh, and disobeyed Him and His
Messengers).
138. This (the Qur'ân) is a plain statement
for mankind, a guidance and instruction to those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious -
see V.2:2).
139. So do not become weak (against your
enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed (true)
believers.
140. If a wound (and killing) has touched you,
be sure a similar wound (and killing) has touched the others. And so are the days (good
and not so good), We give to men by turns, that Allâh may test those who believe, and
that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allâh likes not the Zâlimûn (polytheists
and wrongdoers).
141. And that Allâh may test (or purify) the
believers (from sins) and destroy the disbelievers.
142. Do you think that you will enter Paradise
before Allâh tests those of you who fought (in His Cause) and (also) tests those who are As-Sâbirin
(the patient ones, etc.)?
143. You did indeed wish for death (AshShahâdah
- martyrdom) before you met it. Now you have seen it openly with your own eyes.
144. Muhammad () is no more than a
Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is
killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he who turns back on
his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allâh, and Allâh will give reward to those
who are grateful.
145. And no person can ever die except by
Allâh's Leave and at an appointed term. And whoever desires a reward in (this) world, We
shall give him of it; and whoever desires a reward in the Hereafter, We shall give him
thereof. And We shall reward the grateful.
146. And many a Prophet (i.e. many from
amongst the Prophets) fought (in Allâh's Cause) and along with him (fought) large bands
of religious learned men. But they never lost heart for that which did befall them in
Allâh's Way, nor did they weaken nor degrade themselves. And Allâh loves As-Sâbirin (the
patient ones, etc.).
147. And they said nothing but: "Our
Lord! Forgive us our sins and our transgressions (in keeping our duties to You), establish
our feet firmly, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk."
148. So Allâh gave them the reward of this
world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. And Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn (the
gooddoers - see the footnote of V.3:134).
149. O you who believe! If you obey those who
disbelieve, they will send you back on your heels, and you will turn back (from Faith) as
losers.
150. Nay, Allâh is your Maulâ (Patron,
Lord, Helper and Protector, etc.), and He is the Best of helpers.
151. We shall cast terror into the hearts of
those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship with Allâh, for which He had
sent no authority; their abode will be the Fire and how evil is the abode of the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrongdoers).
152. And Allâh did indeed fulfil His Promise
to you when you were killing them (your enemy) with His Permission; until (the moment) you
lost your courage and fell to disputing about the order, and disobeyed after He showed you
(of the booty) which you love. Among you are some that desire this world and some that
desire the Hereafter. Then He made you flee from them (your enemy), that He might test
you. But surely, He forgave you, and Allâh is Most Gracious to the believers.
153. (And remember) when you ran away
(dreadfully) without even casting a side glance at anyone, and the Messenger (Muhammad )
was in your rear calling you back. There did Allâh give you one distress after another by
way of requital to teach you not to grieve for that which had escaped you, nor for that
which had befallen you. And Allâh is WellAware of all that you do.
154. Then after the distress, He sent down
security for you. Slumber overtook a party of you, while another party was thinking about
themselves (as how to save their ownselves, ignoring the others and the Prophet )
and thought wrongly of Allâh - the thought of ignorance. They said, "Have we any
part in the affair?" Say you (O Muhammad ): "Indeed the affair
belongs wholly to Allâh." They hide within themselves what they dare not reveal to
you, saying: "If we had anything to do with the affair, none of us would have been
killed here." Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those for whom death
was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death," but that
Allâh might test what is in your breasts; and to Mahis that which was in your
hearts (sins), and Allâh is AllKnower of what is in (your) breasts.
155. Those of you who turned back on the day
the two hosts met (i.e. the battle of Uhud), it was Shaitân (Satan) who caused
them to backslide (run away from the battlefield) because of some (sins) they had earned.
But Allâh, indeed, has forgiven them. Surely, Allâh is OftForgiving, Most Forbearing.
156. O you who believe! Be not like those who
disbelieve (hypocrites) and who say to their brethren when they travel through the earth
or go out to fight: "If they had stayed with us, they would not have died or been
killed," so that Allâh may make it a cause of regret in their hearts. It is Allâh
that gives life and causes death. And Allâh is AllSeer of what you do.
157. And if you are killed or die in the Way
of Allâh, forgiveness and mercy from Allâh are far better than all that they amass (of
worldly wealths, etc.).
158. And whether you die, or are killed,
verily, unto Allâh you shall be gathered.
159. And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt
with them gently. And had you been severe and harshhearted, they would have broken away
from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allâh's) Forgiveness for them; and
consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in
Allâh, certainly, Allâh loves those who put their trust (in Him).
160. If Allâh helps you, none can overcome
you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allâh
(Alone) let believers put their trust.
161. It is not for any Prophet to take
illegally a part of booty (Ghulul), and whosoever deceives his companions as
regards the booty, he shall bring forth on the Day of Resurrection that which he took
(illegally). Then every person shall be paid in full what he has earned, - and they shall
not be dealt with unjustly.
162. Is then one who follows (seeks) the good
Pleasure of Allâh (by not taking illegally a part of the booty) like the one who draws on
himself the Wrath of Allâh (by taking a part of the booty illegally - Ghulul)? -
his abode is Hell, - and worst, indeed is that destination!
163. They are in varying grades with Allâh,
and Allâh is AllSeer of what they do.
164. Indeed Allâh conferred a great favour on
the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad ) from among
themselves, reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur'ân), and purifying them (from sins by
their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur'ân) and AlHikmah [the
wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet (i.e. his legal ways, statements,
acts of worship, etc.)], while before that they had been in manifest error.
165. (What is the matter with you?) When a
single disaster smites you, although you smote (your enemies) with one twice as great, you
say: "From where does this come to us?" Say (to them), "It is from
yourselves (because of your evil deeds)." And Allâh has power over all things.
166. And what you suffered (of the disaster)
on the day (of the battle of Uhud when) the two armies met, was by the leave of Allâh, in
order that He might test the believers.
167. And that He might test the hypocrites, it
was said to them: "Come, fight in the Way of Allâh or (at least) defend
yourselves." They said: "Had we known that fighting will take place, we would
certainly have followed you." They were that day, nearer to disbelief than to Faith,
saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts. And Allâh has full knowledge of
what they conceal.
168. (They are) the ones who said about their
killed brethren while they themselves sat (at home): "If only they had listened to
us, they would not have been killed." Say: "Avert death from your ownselves, if
you speak the truth."
169. Think not of those who are killed in the
Way of Allâh as dead. Nay, they are alive, with their Lord, and they have provision.
170. They rejoice in what Allâh has bestowed
upon them of His Bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not yet joined them, but
are left behind (not yet martyred) that on them no fear shall come, nor shall they grieve.
171. They rejoice in a Grace and a Bounty from
Allâh, and that Allâh will not waste the reward of the believers.
172. Those who answered (the Call of) Allâh
and the Messenger (Muhammad ) after being wounded; for those of them who did
good deeds and feared Allâh, there is a great reward.
173. Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the
people (hypocrites) said, "Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a
great army), therefore, fear them." But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they
said: "Allâh (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs
(for us)."
174. So they returned with Grace and Bounty
from Allâh. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allâh. And
Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty.
175. It is only Shaitân (Satan) that
suggests to you the fear of his Auliyâ' [supporters and friends (polytheists,
disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger, Muhammad )], so
fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers.
176. And let not those grieve you (O Muhammad )
who rush with haste to disbelieve; verily, not the least harm will they do to Allâh. It
is Allâh's Will to give them no portion in the Hereafter. For them there is a great
torment.
177. Verily, those who purchase disbelief at
the price of Faith, not the least harm will they do to Allâh. For them, there is a
painful torment.
178. And let not the disbelievers think that
Our postponing of their punishment is good for them. We postpone the punishment only so
that they may increase in sinfulness. And for them is a disgracing torment.
179. Allâh will not leave the believers in
the state in which you are now, until He distinguishes the wicked from the good. Nor will
Allâh disclose to you the secrets of the Ghaib (unseen), but Allâh chooses of His
Messengers whom He pleases. So believe in Allâh and His Messengers. And if you believe
and fear Allâh, then for you there is a great reward.
180. And let not those who covetously withhold
of that which Allâh has bestowed on them of His Bounty (Wealth) think that it is good for
them (and so they do not pay the obligatory Zakât). Nay, it will be worse for
them; the things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar
on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allâh belongs the heritage of the heavens and the
earth; and Allâh is WellAcquainted with all that you do.
181. Indeed, Allâh has heard the statement of
those (Jews) who say: "Truly, Allâh is poor and we are rich!" We shall record
what they have said and their killing of the Prophets unjustly, and We shall say:
"Taste you the torment of the burning (Fire)."
182. This is because of that (evil) which your
hands have sent before you. And certainly, Allâh is never unjust to (His) slaves.
183. Those (Jews) who said: "Verily,
Allâh has taken our promise not to believe in any Messenger unless he brings to us an
offering which the fire (from heaven) shall devour." Say: "Verily, there came to
you Messengers before me, with clear signs and even with what you speak of; why then did
you kill them, if you are truthful?"
184. Then if they reject you (O Muhammad ),
so were Messengers rejected before you, who came with Al-Baiyinât (clear signs,
proofs, evidences) and the Scripture and the Book of Enlightenment.
185. Everyone shall taste death. And only on
the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away
from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is
only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
186. You shall certainly be tried and tested
in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear
much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and
Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allâh, but if you persevere patiently,
and become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) then verily, that will be a
determining factor in all affairs, and that is from the great matters, [which you must
hold on with all your efforts].
187. (And remember) when Allâh took a
covenant from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) to make it (the
news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad and the religious knowledge) known and
clear to mankind, and not to hide it, but they threw it away behind their backs, and
purchased with it some miserable gain! And indeed worst is that which they bought.
188. Think not that those who rejoice in what
they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised for what they have not done,-
think not you that they are rescued from the torment, and for them is a painful torment.
189. And to Allâh belongs the dominion of the
heavens and the earth, and Allâh has power over all things.
190. Verily! In the creation of the heavens
and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of
understanding.
191. Those who remember Allâh (always, and in
prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the
creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying): "Our Lord! You have not created
(all) this without purpose, glory to You! (Exalted be You above all that they associate
with You as partners). Give us salvation from the torment of the Fire.
192. "Our Lord! Verily, whom You admit to
the Fire, indeed, You have disgraced him, and never will the Zâlimûn (polytheists
and wrong-doers) find any helpers.
193. "Our Lord! Verily, we have heard the
call of one (Muhammad ) calling to Faith: 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have
believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and remit from us our evil deeds, and make us die
in the state of righteousness along with Al-Abrâr (those who are obedient to
Allâh and follow strictly His Orders).
194. "Our Lord! Grant us what You
promised unto us through Your Messengers and disgrace us not on the Day of Resurrection,
for You never break (Your) Promise."
195. So their Lord accepted of them (their
supplication and answered them), "Never will I allow to be lost the work of any of
you, be he male or female. You are (members) one of another, so those who emigrated and
were driven out from their homes, and suffered harm in My Cause, and who fought, and were
killed (in My Cause), verily, I will remit from them their evil deeds and admit them into
Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise); a reward from Allâh, and with Allâh is
the best of rewards."
196. Let not the free disposal (and affluence)
of the disbelievers throughout the land deceive you.
197. A brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate
abode is Hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest.
198. But, for those who fear their Lord, are
Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are they to dwell (for ever), an
entertainment from Allâh; and that which is with Allâh is the Best for AlAbrâr (those
who are obedient to Allâh and follow strictly His Orders).
199. And there are, certainly, among the
people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), those who believe in Allâh and in that
which has been revealed to you, and in that which has been revealed to them, humbling
themselves before Allâh. They do not sell the Verses of Allâh for a little price, for
them is a reward with their Lord. Surely, Allâh is Swift in account.
200. O you who believe! Endure and be more
patient (than your enemy), and guard your territory by stationing army units permanently
at the places from where the enemy can attack you, and fear Allâh, so that you may be
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