In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful
- Alif, Lam, Meem.
- This is the Book in which there is no doubt,
a guide for the righteous. - Those who believe in the unseen, and perform the prayers, and give from what We
have provided for them. - And those who believe in what was revealed
to you, and in what was revealed before you,
and are certain of the Hereafter. - These are upon guidance from their Lord.
These are the successful. - As for those who disbelieve—it is the same
for them, whether you have warned them, or
have not warned them—they do not believe. - Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on
their hearing, and over their vision is a veil.
They will have a severe torment. - Among the people are those who say, “We
believe in Allah and in the Last Day,” but they
are not believers - They seek to deceive Allah and those who
believe, but they deceive none but themselves, though they are not aware. - In their hearts is sickness, and Allah has increased their sickness. They will have a painful punishment because of their denial.
- And when it is said to them, “Do not make
trouble on earth,” they say, “We are only reformers.” - In fact, they are the troublemakers, but they
are not aware. - And when it is said to them, “Believe as the
people have believed,” they say, “Shall we believe as the fools have believed?” In fact, it is
they who are the fools, but they do not know. - And when they come across those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they
are alone with their devils, they say, “We are
with you; we were only ridiculing.” - It is Allah who ridicules them, and leaves
them bewildered in their transgression. - Those are they who have bartered error for
guidance; but their trade does not profit
them, and they are not guided. - Their likeness is that of a person who kindled a fire; when it illuminated all around
him, Allah took away their light, and left
them in darkness, unable to see. - Deaf, dumb, blind. They will not return.
- Or like a cloudburst from the sky, in which
is darkness, and thunder, and lightning. They
press their fingers into their ears from the
thunderbolts, in fear of death. But Allah surrounds the disbelievers. - The lightning almost snatches their sight
away. Whenever it illuminates for them, they
walk in it; but when it grows dark over them,
they stand still. Had Allah willed, He could
have taken away their hearing and their sight.
Allah is capable of everything. - O people! Worship your Lord who created
you and those before you, that you may attain
piety. - He who made the earth a habitat for you,
and the sky a structure, and sends water
down from the sky, and brings out fruits
thereby, as a sustenance for you. Therefore,
do not assign rivals to Allah while you know. - And if you are in doubt about what We
have revealed to Our servant, then produce a
chapter like these, and call your witnesses
apart from Allah, if you are truthful. - But if you do not—and you will not—then
beware the Fire whose fuel is people and
stones, prepared for the disbelievers. - And give good news to those who believe
and do righteous deeds; that they will have
gardens beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with fruit therefrom as
sustenance, they will say, “This is what we
were provided with before,” and they will be
given the like of it. And they will have pure
spouses therein, and they will abide therein
forever. - Allah does not shy away from making an
example of a gnat, or something above it. As
for those who believe, they know that it is the
Truth from their Lord. But as for those who
disbelieve, they say, “What did Allah intend
by this example?” He leads astray many
thereby, and He guides many thereby; but He
misleads thereby only the evildoers. - Those who violate Allah’s covenant after its
confirmation, and sever what Allah has commanded to be joined, and commit evil on
earth. These are the losers. - How can you deny Allah, when you were
dead and He gave you life, then He will put
you to death, then He will bring you to life,
then to Him you will be returned? - It is He who created for you everything on
earth, then turned to the heaven, and made
them seven heavens. And He is aware of all
things. - When your Lord said to the angels, “I am
placing a successor on earth.” They said,
“Will You place in it someone who will cause corruption in it and shed blood, while we declare Your praises and sanctify You?” He said, “I know what you do not know.” - And He taught Adam the names, all of
them; then he presented them to the angels,
and said, “Tell Me the names of these, if you
are sincere.” - They said, “Glory be to You! We have no
knowledge except what You have taught us.
It is you who are the Knowledgeable, the
Wise.” - He said, “O Adam, tell them their names.”
And when he told them their names, He said,
“Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of
the heavens and the earth, and that I know
what you reveal and what you conceal?” - And We said to the angels, “Bow down to
Adam.” They bowed down, except for Satan.
He refused, was arrogant, and was one of the
disbelievers. - We said, “O Adam, inhabit the Garden,
you and your spouse, and eat from it freely as
you please, but do not approach this tree, lest
you become wrongdoers.” - But Satan caused them to slip from it, and
caused them to depart the state they were in.
We said, “Go down, some of you enemies of
one another. And you will have residence on
earth, and enjoyment for a while.” - Then Adam received words from his Lord,
so He relented towards him. He is the Relenting, the Merciful. - We said, “Go down from it, all of you. Yet
whenever guidance comes to you from Me,
then whoever follows My guidance—they
have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve. - But as for those who disbelieve and reject
Our signs—these are the inmates of the
Fire—wherein they will remain forever.” - O Children of Israel! Remember My blessings which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill
your pledge to Me, and I will fulfill My pledge
to you, and fear Me. - And believe in what I revealed, confirming
what is with you; and do not be the first to deny it; and do not exchange My revelations for a small price; and be conscious of Me. - And do not mix truth with falsehood, and
do not conceal the truth while you know. - And attend to your prayers, and practice
regular charity, and kneel with those who
kneel. - Do you command people to virtuous conduct, and forget yourselves, even though you
read the Scripture? Do you not understand? - And seek help through patience and
prayer. But it is difficult, except for the devout. - Those who know that they will meet their
Lord, and that to Him they will return. - O Children of Israel! Remember My favor
which I bestowed upon you, and I that favored you over all nations. - And beware of a Day when no soul will
avail another in the least, nor will any intercession be accepted on its behalf, nor will any
ransom be taken from it, nor will they be
helped. - And recall that We delivered you from the
people of Pharaoh. They inflicted on you terrible persecution, killing your sons and sparing your women. Therein was a tremendous
trial from your Lord. - And recall that We parted the sea for you,
so We saved you, and We drowned the people of Pharaoh as you looked on. - And recall that We appointed for Moses
forty nights. Then you took to worshiping the
calf after him, and you turned wicked. - Then We pardoned you after that, so that
you might be grateful. - And recall that We gave Moses the Scripture and the Criterion, so that you may be
guided. - And recall that Moses said to his people, “O
my people, you have done wrong to yourselves by worshiping the calf. So repent to
your Maker, and kill your egos. That would
be better for you with your Maker.” So He turned to you in repentance. He is the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful. - And recall that you said, “O Moses, we will
not believe in you unless we see Allah
plainly.” Thereupon the thunderbolt struck
you, as you looked on. - Then We revived you after your death, so
that you may be appreciative. - And We shaded you with clouds, and We
sent down to you manna and quails: “Eat of
the good things We have provided for you.”
They did not wrong Us, but they used to
wrong their own souls. - And recall that We said, “Enter this town,
and eat plentifully from it whatever you wish;
but enter the gate humbly, and say, ‘Pardon.’
We will forgive your sins, and give increase to
the virtuous.” - But the wrongdoers among them substituted words other than those given to them,
so We sent down on the wrongdoers a plague
from heaven, because of their wicked behavior. - And recall when Moses prayed for water
for his people. We said, “Strike the rock with
your staff.” Thereupon twelve springs gushed
out from it, and each tribe recognized its
drinking-place. “Eat and drink from Allah’s
provision, and do not corrupt the earth with
disobedience.” - And recall when you said, “O Moses, we
cannot endure one kind of food, so call to
your Lord to produce for us of what the earth
grows: of its herbs, and its cucumbers, and its
garlic, and its lentils, and its onions.” He said,
“Would you substitute worse for better? Go
down to Egypt, where you will have what you
asked for.” They were struck with humiliation and poverty, and incurred wrath from
Allah. That was because they rejected Allah’s
revelations and wrongfully killed the prophets. That was because they disobeyed and
transgressed. - Those who believe, and those who are Jewish, and the Christians, and the Sabeans—any
who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and act righteously—will have their reward with their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. - And recall when We received a pledge
from you, and raised the Mount above you:
“Take what We have given you earnestly, and
remember what is in it, that you may attain
righteousness.” - But after that you turned away. Were it not
for Allah’s grace and mercy towards you, you
would have been among the losers. - And you surely knew those of you who violated the Sabbath. We said to them, “Be despicable apes!”
- Thus We made it a deterrent for their generation, and for subsequent generations, and
a lesson for the righteous. - And recall when Moses said to his people,
“Allah commands you to sacrifice a heifer.”
They said, “Do you make a mockery of us?”
He said, “Allah forbid that I should be so ignorant.” - They said, “Call upon your Lord to show us
which one.” He said, “He says she is a heifer,
neither too old, nor too young, but in between. So do what you are commanded.” - They said, “Call upon your Lord to show us
what her color is.” He said, “He says she is a
yellow heifer, bright in color, pleasing to the
beholders.” - They said, “Call upon your Lord to show us
which one; the heifers look alike to us; and
Allah willing, we will be guided.” - He said, “He says she is a heifer, neither
yoked to plow the earth, nor to irrigate the
field; sound without blemish.” They said,
“Now you have brought the truth.” So they
slew her; though they almost did not. - And recall when you killed a person, and
disputed in the matter; but Allah was to expose what you were hiding. - We said, “Strike him with part of it.” Thus
Allah brings the dead to life; and He shows
you His signs, that you may understand. - Then after that your hearts hardened. They
were as rocks, or even harder. For there are
some rocks from which rivers gush out, and
others that splinter and water comes out
from them, and others that sink in awe of Allah. Allah is not unaware of what you do. - Do you hope that they will believe in you,
when some of them used to hear the Word of
Allah, and then deliberately distort it, even
after understanding it? - And when they come across those who believe, they say, “We believe,” but when they
come together privately, they say, “Will you
inform them of what Allah has disclosed to
you, so that they might dispute with you concerning it before your Lord?” Do you not understand? - Do they not know that Allah knows what
they conceal and what they reveal? - And among them are uneducated who
know the Scripture only through hearsay,
and they only speculate. - So woe to those who write the Scripture
with their own hands, and then say, “This is
from Allah,” that they may exchange it for a
little price. Woe to them for what their hands
have written, and woe to them for what they
earn. - And they say, “The Fire will not touch us
except for a number of days.” Say, “Have you
received a promise from Allah—Allah never
breaks His promise—or are you saying about
Allah what you do not know?” - Indeed, whoever commits misdeeds, and
becomes besieged by his iniquities—these are
the inmates of the Fire, wherein they will
dwell forever. - As for those who believe and do righteous
deeds—these are the inhabitants of Paradise,
wherein they will dwell forever. - We made a covenant with the Children of
Israel: “Worship none but Allah; and be good
to parents, and relatives, and orphans, and
the needy; and speak nicely to people; and
pray regularly, and give alms.” Then you turned away, except for a few of you, recanting. - And We made a covenant with you: “You
shall not shed the blood of your own, nor
shall you evict your own from your homes.”
You agreed, and were all witnesses. - But here you are, killing your own, and expelling a group of your own from their
homes—conspiring against them in wrongdoing and hostility. And if they come to you
as captives, you ransom them, although it was
forbidden to you. Is it that you believe in part
of the Scripture, and disbelieve in part? What
is the reward for those among you who do
that but humiliation in this life? And on the
Day of Resurrection, they will be assigned to
the most severe torment. Allah is not unaware of what you do. - Those are they who bought the present life
for the Hereafter, so the punishment will not
be lightened for them, nor will they be
helped. - We gave Moses the Scripture, and sent a
succession of messengers after him. And We
gave Jesus son of Mary the clear proofs, and
We supported him with the Holy Spirit. Is it
that whenever a messenger comes to you with
anything your souls do not desire, you grew
arrogant, calling some impostors, and killing
others? - And they said, “Our hearts are sealed.” Rather, Allah has cursed them for their ingratitude. They have little faith.
- And when a scripture came to them from
Allah, confirming what they have—although
previously they were seeking victory against
those who disbelieved—but when there came
to them what they recognized, they disbelieved in it. So Allah’s curse is upon the disbelievers. - Miserable is what they sold their souls
for—rejecting what Allah has revealed, out of
resentment that Allah would send down His
grace upon whomever He chooses from
among His servants. Thus they incurred
wrath upon wrath. And there is a demeaning
punishment for the disbelievers. - And when it is said to them, “Believe in
what Allah has revealed,” they say, “We believe in what was revealed to us,” and they reject anything beyond that, although it is the
truth which confirms what they have. Say,
“Why did you kill Allah’s prophets before, if
you were believers?” - Moses came to you with clear proofs, yet
you adopted the calf in his absence, and you
were in the wrong. - And We made a covenant with you, and
raised the Mount above you: “Take what We
have given you firmly, and listen.” They said,
“We hear and disobey.” And their hearts became filled with the love of the calf because of
their disbelief. Say, “Wretched is what your
faith commands you to do, if you are believers.” - Say, “If the Final Home with Allah is yours
alone, to the exclusion of all other people,
then wish for death if you are sincere.” - But they will never wish for it, because of
what their hands have forwarded. Allah is
aware of the evildoers. - You will find them, of all mankind, the
most eager for life, even more than the polytheists. Every one of them wishes he could
live a thousand years; but to be granted a long
life will not nudge him from the punishment.
Allah is Seeing of what they do. - Say, “Whoever is hostile to Gabriel—it is
he who revealed it to your heart by Allah’s
leave, confirming what preceded it, and guidance and good news for the believers.” - Whoever is hostile to Allah, and His angels,
and His messengers, and Gabriel, and Michael—Allah is hostile to the faithless. - We have revealed to you clear signs, and
none rejects them except the sinners. - Is it not that whenever they make a covenant, some of them toss it aside? In fact, most
of them do not believe. - And when there came to them a messenger from Allah, confirming what they had, a
faction of those who were given the Book threw the Book of Allah behind their backs, as if they do not know. - And they followed what the devils taught
during the reign of Solomon. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but it was the devils
who disbelieved. They taught the people
witchcraft and what was revealed in Babylon
to the two angels Harut and Marut. They did
not teach anybody until they had said, “We
are a test, so do not lose faith.” But they
learned from them the means to cause separation between man and his wife. But they
cannot harm anyone except with Allah’s permission. And they learned what would harm
them and not benefit them. Yet they knew
that whoever deals in it will have no share in
the Hereafter. Miserable is what they sold
their souls for, if they only knew. - Had they believed and been righteous, the
reward from Allah would have been better, if
they only knew. - O you who believe! Do not say ambiguous
words, but say words of respect, and listen.
The disbelievers will have a painful torment. - It is never the wish of the disbelievers from
among the People of the Book, nor of the polytheists, that any good should be sent down
to you from your Lord. But Allah chooses for
His mercy whomever He wills. Allah is Possessor of Sublime Grace. - We never nullify a verse, nor cause it to be
forgotten, unless We bring one better than it,
or similar to it. Do you not know that Allah
is capable of all things? - Do you not know that to Allah belongs the
sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and
that apart from Allah you have no guardian
or helper? - Or do you want to question your Messenger as Moses was questioned before? Whoever exchanges faith for disbelief has strayed
from the right path. - Many of the People of the Book wish to
turn you back into unbelievers after you have
believed, out of envy on their part, after the
Truth has become clear to them. But pardon and overlook, until Allah brings His command. Allah has power over all things. - And perform the prayer, and give alms.
Whatever good you forward for yourselves,
you will find it with Allah. Allah is Seeing of
everything you do. - And they say, “None will enter Heaven unless he is a Jew or a Christian.” These are their
wishes. Say, “Produce your proof, if you are
truthful.” - In fact, whoever submits himself to Allah,
and is a doer of good, will have his reward
with his Lord—they have nothing to fear, nor
shall they grieve. - The Jews say, “The Christians are not
based on anything;” and the Christians say,
“The Jews are not based on anything.” Yet
they both read the Scripture. Similarly, the ignorant said the same thing. Allah will judge
between them on the Day of Resurrection regarding their differences. - Who is more unjust than him who forbids
the remembrance of Allah’s name in places of
worship, and contributes to their ruin? These
ought not to enter them except in fear. For
them is disgrace in this world, and for them
is a terrible punishment in the Hereafter. - To Allah belong the East and the West.
Whichever way you turn, there is Allah’s
presence. Allah is Omnipresent and Omniscient. - And they say, “Allah has begotten a son.”
Be He glorified. Rather, His is everything in
the heavens and the earth; all are obedient to
Him. - Originator of the heavens and the earth.
Whenever He decrees a thing, He says to it,
“Be,” and it becomes. - Those who do not know say, “If only Allah
would speak to us, or a sign would come to
us.” Thus said those who were before them.
Their hearts are alike. We have made the
signs clear for people who are certain. - We have sent you with the truth—bringing good news, and giving warnings. You will
not be questioned about the inmates of Hell. - The Jews and the Christians will not approve of you, unless you follow their creed.
Say, “Allah’s guidance is the guidance.”
Should you follow their desires, after the
knowledge that has come to you, you will
have in Allah neither guardian nor helper. - Those to whom We have given the Scripture follow it, as it ought to be followed—
these believe in it. But as for those who reject
it—these are the losers. - O Children of Israel! Remember My blessing which I bestowed upon you, and that I
have favored you over all people. - And beware of a Day when no soul will
avail another soul in any way, and no ransom
will be accepted from it, and no intercession
will benefit it, and they will not be helped. - And when his Lord tested Abraham with
certain words, and he fulfilled them. He said,
“I am making you a leader of humanity.” He
said, “And my descendants?” He said, “My
pledge does not include the wrongdoers.” - And We made the House a focal point for
the people, and a sanctuary. Use the shrine of
Abraham as a place of prayer. And We commissioned Abraham and Ishmael, “Sanctify
My House for those who circle around it, and
those who seclude themselves in it, and those
who kneel and prostrate.” - When Abraham said, “O My Lord, make
this a peaceful land, and provide its people
with fruits—whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day.” He said, “And whoever
disbelieves, I will give him a little enjoyment,
then I will consign him to the punishment of
the Fire; how miserable the destiny!” - As Abraham raises the foundations of the
House, together with Ishmael, “Our Lord, accept it from us, You are the Hearer, the
Knower. - Our Lord, and make us submissive to You,
and from our descendants a community submissive to You. And show us our rites, and accept our repentance. You are the Acceptorof Repentance, the Merciful. - Our Lord, and raise up among them a
messenger, of themselves, who will recite to
them Your revelations, and teach them the
Book and wisdom, and purify them. You are
the Almighty, the Wise.” - Who would forsake the religion of Abraham, except he who fools himself? We chose
him in this world, and in the Hereafter he will
be among the righteous. - When his Lord said to him, “Submit!” He
said, “I have submitted to the Lord of the
Worlds.” - And Abraham exhorted his sons, and Jacob, “O my sons, Allah has chosen this religion for you, so do not die unless you have
submitted.” - Or were you witnesses when death approached Jacob, and he said to his sons,
“What will you worship after Me?” They said,
“We will worship your God, and the God of
your fathers, Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac;
One God; and to Him we submit.” - That was a community that has passed; for
them is what they have earned, and for you is
what you have earned; and you will not be
questioned about what they used to do. - And they say, “Be Jews or Christians, and
you will be guided.” Say, “Rather, the religion
of Abraham, the Monotheist; he was not an
idolater.” - Say, “We believe in Allah; and in what was
revealed to us; and in what was revealed to
Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob,
and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to
Moses and Jesus; and in what was given to the
prophets—from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we
surrender.” - If they believe in the same as you have believed in, then they have been guided. But if
they turn away, then they are in schism. Allah
will protect you against them; for He is the
Hearer, the Knower. - Allah’s coloring. And who gives better coloring than Allah? “And we are devoted to
Him.” - Say, “Do you argue with us about Allah,
when He is our Lord and your Lord, and We
have our works, and you have your works,
and we are sincere to Him?” - Or do you say that Abraham, Ishmael,
Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs were Jews or
Christians? Say, “Do you know better, or Allah?” And who does greater wrong than he
who conceals a testimony he has from Allah?
Allah is not unaware of what you do. - That was a community that has passed. To
them is what they have earned, and to you is
what you have earned. And you will not be
questioned about what they used to do. - The ignorant among the people will say,
“What has turned them away from the direction of prayer they once followed?” Say, “To
Allah belong the East and the West. He
guides whom He wills to a straight path.” - Thus We made you a moderate community, that you may be witnesses to humanity,
and that the Messenger may be a witness to
you. We only established the direction of
prayer, which you once followed, that We
may distinguish those who follow the Messenger from those who turn on their heels. It
is indeed difficult, except for those whom Allah has guided. But Allah would never let
your faith go to waste. Allah is Kind towards
the people, Merciful. - We have seen your face turned towards
the heaven. So We will turn you towards a direction that will satisfy you. So turn your face
towards the Sacred Mosque. And wherever
you may be, turn your faces towards it. Those
who were given the Book know that it is the
Truth from their Lord; and Allah is not unaware of what they do. - Even if you were to bring to those who
were given the Book every proof, they would
not follow your direction, nor are you to follow their direction, nor do they follow the direction of one another. And if you were to
follow their desires, after the knowledge that has come to you, you would be in that case one of the wrongdoers. - Those to whom We have given the Book
recognize it as they recognize their own children. But some of them conceal the truth
while they know. - The truth is from your Lord, so do not be
a skeptic. - To every community is a direction towards which it turns. Therefore, race towards
goodness. Wherever you may be, Allah will
bring you all together. Allah is capable of everything. - And wherever you come from, turn your
face towards the Sacred Mosque. This is the
truth from your Lord, and Allah is not heedless of what you do. - And wherever you come from, turn your
face towards the Sacred Mosque. And wherever you may be, turn your faces towards it.
So that the people may not have any argument against you—except those who do
wrong among them. So do not fear them, but
fear Me, that I may complete My blessings
upon you, and that you may be guided. - Just as We sent to you a messenger from
among you, who recites Our revelations to
you, and purifies you, and teaches you the
Book and wisdom, and teaches you what you
did not know. - So remember Me, and I will remember
you. And thank Me, and do not be ungrateful. - O you who believe! Seek help through patience and prayers. Allah is with the steadfast.
- And do not say of those who are killed in
the cause of Allah, “Dead.” Rather, they are
alive, but you do not perceive. - We will certainly test you with some fear
and hunger, and some loss of possessions and
lives and crops. But give good news to the
steadfast. - Those who, when a calamity afflicts them,
say, “To Allah we belong, and to Him we will
return.” - Upon these are blessings and mercy from
their Lord. These are the guided ones. - Safa and Marwa are among the rites of Allah. Whoever makes the Pilgrimage to the
House, or performs the Umrah, commits no
error by circulating between them. Whoever
volunteers good—Allah is Appreciative and
Cognizant. - Those who suppress the proofs and the
guidance We have revealed, after We have
clarified them to humanity in the Scripture—
those—Allah curses them, and the cursers
curse them. - Except those who repent, and reform, and
proclaim. Those—I will accept their repentance. I am the Acceptor of Repentance, the
Merciful. - But as for those who reject faith, and die
rejecting—those—upon them is the curse of
Allah, and of the angels, and of all humanity. - They will remain under it forever, and the
torment will not be lightened for them, and
they will not be reprieved. - Your God is one God. There is no god but
He, the Benevolent, the Compassionate. - In the creation of the heavens and the
earth; in the alternation of night and day; in
the ships that sail the oceans for the benefit of
mankind; in the water that Allah sends down
from the sky, and revives the earth with it after it had died, and scatters in it all kinds of
creatures; in the changing of the winds, and
the clouds disposed between the sky and the
earth; are signs for people who understand. - Yet among the people are those who take
other than Allah as equals to Him. They love
them as the love of Allah. But those who believe have greater love for Allah. If only the
wrongdoers would realize, when they see the
torment; that all power is Allah’s, and that Allah is severe in punishment. - Those who were followed will then disown
those who followed them, and they will see
the retribution, and ties between them will be
severed. - Those who followed will say, “If only we
can have another chance, we will disown
them, as they disowned us.” Thus Allah will
show them their deeds, as regrets to them,
and they will not come out of the Fire. - O people! Eat of what is lawful and good
on earth, and do not follow the footsteps of
Satan. He is to you an open enemy. - He commands you to do evil and vice, and
to say about Allah what you do not know. - And when it is said to them, “Follow what
Allah has revealed,” they say, “We will follow
what we found our ancestors following.”
Even if their ancestors understood nothing,
and were not guided? - The parable of those who disbelieve is that
of someone who calls upon someone who
hears nothing except screaming and yelling.
Deaf, dumb, and blind—they do not understand. - O you who believe! Eat of the good things
We have provided for you, and give thanks to
Allah, if it is Him that you serve. - He has forbidden you carrion, and blood,
and the flesh of swine, and what was dedicated to other than Allah. But if anyone is
compelled, without desiring or exceeding, he
commits no sin. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. - Those who conceal what Allah revealed in
the Book, and exchange it for a small price—
those swallow nothing but fire into their bellies. And Allah will not speak to them on the
Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them,
and they will have a painful punishment. - It is they who exchange guidance for error,
and forgiveness for punishment. But why do
they insist on the Fire? - That is because Allah has revealed the
Book in truth; and those who differ about the
Book are in deep discord. - Righteousness does not consist of turning
your faces towards the East and the West. But
righteous is he who believes in Allah, and the
Last Day, and the angels, and the Scripture, and the prophets. Who gives money, though dear, to near relatives, and orphans, and the needy, and the homeless, and the beggars, and for the freeing of slaves; those who perform the prayers, and pay the obligatory charity, and fulfill their promise when they promise, and patiently persevere in the face of persecution, hardship, and in the time of conflict. These are the sincere; these are the pious. - O you who believe! Retaliation for the
murdered is ordained upon you: the free for
the free, the slave for the slave, the female for
the female. But if he is forgiven by his kin,
then grant any reasonable demand, and pay
with good will. This is a concession from
your Lord, and a mercy. But whoever commits aggression after that, a painful torment
awaits him. - There is life for you in retaliation, O people of understanding, so that you may refrain.
- It is decreed for you: when death approaches one of you, and he leaves wealth, to
make a testament in favor of the parents and
the relatives, fairly and correctly—a duty
upon the righteous. - But whoever changes it after he has heard
it, the guilt is upon those who change it. Allah
is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. - Should someone suspect bias or injustice
on the part of a testator, and then reconciles
between them, he commits no sin. Allah is
Forgiving and Merciful. - O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed
for you, as it was prescribed for those before
you, that you may become righteous. - For a specified number of days. But whoever among you is sick, or on a journey, then
a number of other days. For those who are
able: a ransom of feeding a needy person. But
whoever volunteers goodness, it is better for
him. But to fast is best for you, if you only
knew. - Ramadan is the month in which the Quran
was revealed. Guidance for humanity, and
clear portents of guidance, and the Criterion. Whoever of you witnesses the month, shall fast it. But whoever is sick, or on a journey, then a number of other days. Allah desires ease for you, and does not desire hardship for you, that you may complete the number, and celebrate Allah for having guided you, so that you may be thankful. - And when My servants ask you about Me,
I Am near; I answer the call of the caller when
he calls on Me. So let them answer Me, and
have faith in Me, that they may be rightly
guided. - Permitted for you is intercourse with your
wives on the night of the fast. They are a garment for you, and you are a garment for
them. Allah knows that you used to betray
yourselves, but He turned to you and pardoned you. So approach them now, and seek
what Allah has ordained for you, and eat and
drink until the white streak of dawn can be
distinguished from the black streak. Then
complete the fast until nightfall. But do not
approach them while you are in retreat at the
mosques. These are the limits of Allah, so do
not come near them. Allah thus clarifies His
revelations to the people, that they may attain
piety. - And do not consume one another’s wealth
by unjust means, nor offer it as bribes to the
officials in order to consume part of other
people’s wealth illicitly, while you know. - They ask you about the crescents. Say,
“They are timetables for people, and for the
Hajj.” It is not virtuous that you approach
homes from their backs, but virtue is to be pious. So approach homes from their doors,
and observe Allah, that you may succeed. - And fight in the cause of Allah those who
fight you, but do not commit aggression; Allah does not love the aggressors. - And kill them wherever you overtake
them, and expel them from where they had
expelled you. Oppression is more serious
than murder. But do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque, unless they fight you there. If
they fight you, then kill them. Such is the retribution of the disbelievers. - But if they cease, then Allah is Forgiving
and Merciful. - And fight them until there is no oppression, and worship becomes devoted to Allah
alone. But if they cease, then let there be no
hostility except against the oppressors. - The sacred month for the sacred month;
and sacrilege calls for retaliation. Whoever
commits aggression against you, retaliate
against him in the same measure as he has
committed against you. And be conscious of
Allah, and know that Allah is with the righteous. - And spend in the cause of Allah, and do
not throw yourselves with your own hands
into ruin, and be charitable. Allah loves the
charitable. - And carry out the Hajj and the Umrah for
Allah. But if you are prevented, then whatever is feasible of offerings. And do not shave
your heads until the offering has reached its
destination. Whoever of you is sick, or has an
injury of the head, then redemption of fasting, or charity, or worship. When you are secure: whoever continues the Umrah until the
Hajj, then whatever is feasible of offering. But
if he lacks the means, then fasting for three
days during the Hajj and seven when you
have returned, making ten in all. This is for
he whose household is not present at the Sacred Mosque. And remain conscious of Allah, and know that Allah is stern in retribution. - The Hajj is during specific months. Whoever decides to perform the Hajj—there shall
be no sexual relations, nor misconduct, nor
quarrelling during the Hajj. And whatever
good you do, Allah knows it. And take provisions, but the best provision is righteousness.
And be mindful of Me, O people of understanding. - You commit no error by seeking bounty
from your Lord. When you disperse from Arafat, remember Allah at the Sacred Landmark. And remember Him as He has guided
you. Although, before that, you were of those
astray. - Then disperse from where the people disperse, and ask Allah for forgiveness. Allah is
Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. - When you have completed your rites, remember Allah as you remember your parents, or even more. Among the people is he
who says, “Our Lord, give us in this world,”
yet he has no share in the Hereafter. - And among them is he who says, “Our
Lord, give us goodness in this world, and
goodness in the Hereafter, and protect us
from the torment of the Fire.” - These will have a share of what they have
earned. Allah is swift in reckoning. - And remember Allah during the designated days. But whoever hurries on in two
days commits no wrong, and whoever stays
on commits no wrong—provided he maintains righteousness. And obey Allah, and
know that to Him you will be gathered. - Among the people is he whose speech
about the worldly life impresses you, and he
calls Allah to witness what is in his heart,
while he is the most hostile of adversaries. - When he gains power, he strives to spread
corruption on earth, destroying properties
and lives. Allah does not like corruption. - And when he is told, “Beware of Allah,”
his pride leads him to more sin. Hell is
enough for him—a dreadful abode. - And among the people is he who sells
himself seeking Allah’s approval. Allah is
kind towards the servants. - O you who believe! Enter into submission,
wholeheartedly, and do not follow the footsteps of Satan; he is to you an outright enemy. - But if you slip after the proofs have come
to you, know that Allah is Powerful and Wise. - Are they waiting for Allah Himself to
come to them in the shadows of the clouds,
together with the angels, and thus the matter
is settled? All things are returned to Allah. - Ask the Children of Israel how many clear
signs We have given them. Whoever alters the blessing of Allah after it has come to him—Allah is severe in retribution. - Beautified is the life of this world for those
who disbelieve, and they ridicule those who
believe. But the righteous will be above them
on the Day of Resurrection. Allah provides to
whomever He wills without measure. - Humanity used to be one community;
then Allah sent the prophets, bringing good
news and giving warnings. And He sent
down with them the Scripture, with the truth,
to judge between people regarding their differences. But none differed over it except
those who were given it—after the proofs had
come to them—out of mutual envy between
them. Then Allah guided those who believed
to the truth they had disputed, in accordance
with His will. Allah guides whom He wills to
a straight path. - Or do you expect to enter Paradise before
the example of those who came before you
had reached you? Adversity and hardship
had afflicted them, and they were so shaken
up, that the Messenger and those who believed with him said, “When is Allah’s victory?” Indeed, Allah’s victory is near. - They ask you what they should give. Say,
“Whatever charity you give is for the parents,
and the relatives, and the orphans, and the
poor, and the wayfarer. Whatever good you
do, Allah is aware of it. - Fighting is ordained for you, even though
you dislike it. But it may be that you dislike
something while it is good for you, and it may
be that you like something while it is bad for
you. Allah knows, and you do not know. - They ask you about fighting during the
Holy Month. Say, “Fighting during it is deplorable; but to bar others from Allah’s path,
and to disbelieve in Him, and to prevent access to the Holy Mosque, and to expel its people from it, are more deplorable with Allah.
And persecution is more serious than killing.
They will not cease to fight you until they
turn you back from your religion, if they can.
Whoever among you turns back from his religion, and dies a disbeliever—those are they whose works will come to nothing, in this life, and in the Hereafter. Those are the inmates of the Fire, abiding in it forever. - Those who believed, and those who migrated and fought for the sake of Allah—
those look forward to Allah’s mercy. Allah is
Forgiving and Merciful. - They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say, “There is gross sin in them, and
some benefits for people, but their sinfulness
outweighs their benefit.” And they ask you
about what they should give: say, “The surplus.” Thus Allah explains the revelations to
you, so that you may think. - About this world and the next. And they
ask you about orphans. Say, “Improvement
for them is best. And if you intermix with
them, then they are your brethren.” Allah
knows the dishonest from the honest. Had
Allah willed, He could have overburdened
you. Allah is Mighty and Wise. - Do not marry idolatresses, unless they
have believed. A believing maid is better than
an idolatress, even if you like her. And do not
marry idolaters, unless they have believed. A
believing servant is better than an idolater,
even if you like him. These call to the Fire, but
Allah calls to the Garden and to forgiveness,
by His leave. He makes clear His communications to the people, that they may be mindful. - And they ask you about menstruation:
say, “It is harmful, so keep away from women
during menstruation. And do not approach
them until they have become pure. Once they
have become pure, approach them in the way
Allah has directed you.” Allah loves the repentant, and He loves those who keep clean.” - Your women are cultivation for you; so
approach your cultivation whenever you like,
and send ahead for yourselves. And fear Allah, and know that you will meet Him. And
give good news to the believers. - And do not allow your oaths in Allah’s
name to hinder you from virtue, and righteousness, and making peace between people.
Allah is Listener and Knower. - Allah does not hold you responsible for
your unintentional oaths, but He holds you
responsible for your intentions. Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing. - Those who vow abstinence from their
wives must wait for four months. But if they
reconcile—Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. - And if they resolve to divorce—Allah is
Hearing and Knowing. - Divorced women shall wait by themselves
for three periods. And it is not lawful for
them to conceal what Allah has created in
their wombs, if they believe in Allah and the
Last Day. Meanwhile, their husbands have
the better right to take them back, if they desire reconciliation. And women have rights
similar to their obligations, according to what
is fair. But men have a degree over them. Allah is Mighty and Wise. - Divorce is allowed twice. Then, either
honorable retention, or setting free kindly. It
is not lawful for you to take back anything
you have given them, unless they fear that
they cannot maintain Allah’s limits. If you
fear that they cannot maintain Allah’s limits,
then there is no blame on them if she sacrifices something for her release. These are Allah’s limits, so do not transgress them. Those
who transgress Allah’s limits are the unjust. - If he divorces her, she shall not be lawful
for him again until she has married another
husband. If the latter divorces her, then there
is no blame on them for reuniting, provided
they think they can maintain Allah’s limits.
These are Allah’s limits; He makes them clear
to people who know. - When you divorce women, and they have
reached their term, either retain them amicably, or release them amicably. But do not retain them to hurt them and commit aggression. Whoever does that has wronged himself. And do not take Allah’s revelations for a
joke. And remember Allah’s favor to you, and
that He revealed to you the Scripture and
Wisdom to teach you. And fear Allah, and
know that Allah is aware of everything. - When you divorce women, and they have
reached their term, do not prevent them from
marrying their husbands, provided they
agree on fair terms. Thereby is advised whoever among you believes in Allah and the Last
Day. That is better and more decent for you.
Allah knows, and you do not know. - Mothers may nurse their infants for two
whole years, for those who desire to complete
the nursing-period. It is the duty of the father
to provide for them and clothe them in a
proper manner. No soul shall be burdened
beyond its capacity. No mother shall be
harmed on account of her child, and no father shall be harmed on account of his child.
The same duty rests upon the heir. If the couple desire weaning, by mutual consent and
consultation, they commit no error by doing
so. You commit no error by hiring nursing mothers, as long as you pay them fairly. And
be wary of Allah, and know that Allah is Seeing of what you do. - As for those among you who die and leave
widows behind, their widows shall wait by
themselves for four months and ten days.
When they have reached their term, there is
no blame on you regarding what they might
honorably do with themselves. Allah is fully
acquainted with what you do. - You commit no error by announcing your
engagement to women, or by keeping it to
yourselves. Allah knows that you will be
thinking about them. But do not meet them
secretly, unless you have something proper to
say. And do not confirm the marriage tie until the writing is fulfilled. And know that Allah knows what is in your souls, so beware of
Him. And know that Allah is Forgiving and
Forbearing. - You commit no error by divorcing women
before having touched them, or before having set the dowry for them. And compensate
them—the wealthy according to his means,
and the poor according to his means—with a
fair compensation, a duty upon the doers of
good. - If you divorce them before you have
touched them, but after you had set the
dowry for them, give them half of what you
specified—unless they forego the right, or the
one in whose hand is the marriage contract
foregoes it. But to forego is nearer to piety.
And do not forget generosity between one
another. Allah is seeing of everything you do. - Guard your prayers, and the middle
prayer, and stand before Allah in devotion. - But if you are in fear, then on foot, or riding. And when you are safe, remember Allah,
as He taught you what you did not know. - Those of you who die and leave wives behind—a will shall provide their wives with
support for a year, provided they do not
leave. If they leave, you are not to blame for
what they do with themselves, provided it is
reasonable. Allah is Mighty and Wise. - And divorced women shall be provided
for, equitably—a duty upon the righteous. - Allah thus explains His revelations to you,
so that you may understand. - Have you not considered those who fled
their homes, by the thousands, fearful of
death? Allah said to them, “Die.” Then He revived them. Allah is Gracious towards the
people, but most people are not appreciative. - Fight in the cause of Allah, and know that
Allah is Hearing and Knowing. - Who is he who will offer Allah a generous
loan, so He will multiply it for him manifold?
Allah receives and amplifies, and to Him you
will be returned. - Have you not considered the notables of
the Children of Israel after Moses? When
they said to a prophet of theirs, “Appoint a
king for us, and we will fight in the cause of
Allah.” He said, “Is it possible that, if fighting
was ordained for you, you would not fight?”
They said, “Why would we not fight in the
cause of Allah, when we were driven out of
our homes, along with our children?” But
when fighting was ordained for them, they
turned away, except for a few of them. But Allah is aware of the wrongdoers. - Their prophet said to them, “Allah has appointed Saul to be your king.” They said,
“How can he have authority over us, when we
are more worthy of authority than he, and he
was not given plenty of wealth?” He said, “Allah has chosen him over you, and has increased him in knowledge and stature.” Allah
bestows His sovereignty upon whomever He
wills. Allah is Embracing and Knowing. - And their prophet said to them, “The
proof of his kingship is that the Ark will be
restored to you, bringing tranquility from
your Lord, and relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron. It will be carried
by the angels. In that is a sign for you, if you
are believers.” - When Saul set out with the troops, he said,
“Allah will be testing you with a river. Whoever drinks from it does not belong with me.
But whoever does not drink from it, does belong with me, except for whoever scoops up
a little with his hand.” But they drank from it,
except for a few of them. Then, when he
crossed it, he and those who believed with
him, they said, “We have no strength to face
Goliath and his troops today.” But those who
knew that they would meet Allah said, “How
many a small group has defeated a large
group by Allah’s will. Allah is with the steadfast.” - And when they confronted Goliath and
his troops, they said, “Our Lord, pour down
patience on us, and strengthen our foothold,
and support us against the faithless people.” - And they defeated them by Allah’s leave,
and David killed Goliath, and Allah gave him
sovereignty and wisdom, and taught him as
He willed. Were it not for Allah restraining
the people, some by means of others, the
earth would have gone to ruin. But Allah is
gracious towards mankind. - These are Allah’s revelations, which We
recite to you in truth. You are one of the messengers. - These messengers: We gave some advantage over others. To some of them Allah
spoke directly, and some He raised in rank. We gave Jesus son of Mary the clear miracles, and We strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. Had Allah willed, those who succeeded them would not have fought one another, after the clear signs had come to them; but they disputed; some of them believed, and some of them disbelieved. Had Allah willed, they would not have fought one another; but Allah does whatever He desires. - O you who believe! Spend from what We
have given you, before a Day comes in which
there is neither trading, nor friendship, nor
intercession. The disbelievers are the wrongdoers. - Allah! There is no god except He, the Living, the Everlasting. Neither slumber overtakes Him, nor sleep. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth.
Who is he that can intercede with Him except
with His permission? He knows what is before them, and what is behind them; and they
cannot grasp any of His knowledge, except as
He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation does
not burden Him. He is the Most High, the
Great. - There shall be no compulsion in religion;
the right way has become distinct from the
wrong way. Whoever renounces evil and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handle; which does not break. Allah is
Hearing and Knowing. - Allah is the Lord of those who believe; He
brings them out of darkness and into light. As
for those who disbelieve, their lords are the
evil ones; they bring them out of light and
into darkness—these are the inmates of the
Fire, in which they will abide forever. - Have you not considered him who argued
with Abraham about his Lord, because Allah
had given him sovereignty? Abraham said,
“My Lord is He who gives life and causes
death.” He said, “I give life and cause death.”
Abraham said, “Allah brings the sun from the
East, so bring it from the West,” so the blasphemer was confounded. Allah does not
guide the wrongdoing people. - Or like him who passed by a town collapsed on its foundations. He said, “How can
Allah revive this after its demise?” Thereupon
Allah caused him to die for a hundred years,
and then resurrected him. He said, “For how
long have you tarried?” He said, “I have tarried for a day, or part of a day.” He said, “No.
You have tarried for a hundred years. Now
look at your food and your drink—it has not
spoiled—and look at your donkey. We will
make you a wonder for mankind. And look
at the bones, how We arrange them, and then
clothe them with flesh.” So when it became
clear to him, he said, “I know that Allah has
power over all things.” - And when Abraham said, “My Lord, show
me how You give life to the dead.” He said,
“Have you not believed?” He said, “Yes, but
to put my heart at ease.” He said, “Take four
birds, and incline them to yourself, then place
a part on each hill, then call to them; and they
will come rushing to you. And know that Allah is Powerful and Wise.” - The parable of those who spend their
wealth in Allah’s way is that of a grain that
produces seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. Allah multiplies for whom He
wills. Allah is Bounteous and Knowing. - Those who spend their wealth in the way
of Allah, and then do not follow up what they
spent with reminders of their generosity or
with insults, will have their reward with their
Lord—they have nothing to fear, nor shall
they grieve. - Kind words and forgiveness are better
than charity followed by insults. Allah is Rich
and Clement. - O you who believe! Do not nullify your
charitable deeds with reminders and hurtful
words, like him who spends his wealth to be
seen by the people, and does not believe in
Allah and the Last Day. His likeness is that of
a smooth rock covered with soil: a downpour
strikes it, and leaves it bare—they gain nothing from their efforts. Allah does not guide
the disbelieving people. - And the parable of those who spend their
wealth seeking Allah’s approval, and to
strengthen their souls, is that of a garden on
a hillside. If heavy rain falls on it, its produce
is doubled; and if no heavy rain falls, then
dew is enough. Allah is seeing of everything
you do. - Would anyone of you like to have a garden
of palms and vines, under which rivers
flow—with all kinds of fruit in it for him, and
old age has stricken him, and he has weak
children—then a tornado with fire batters it,
and it burns down? Thus Allah makes clear
the signs for you, so that you may reflect. - O you who believe! Give of the good
things you have earned, and from what We
have produced for you from the earth. And
do not pick the inferior things to give away,
when you yourselves would not accept it except with eyes closed. And know that Allah is
Sufficient and Praiseworthy. - Satan promises you poverty, and urges
you to immorality; but Allah promises you
forgiveness from Himself, and grace. Allah is
Embracing and Knowing. - He gives wisdom to whomever He wills.
Whoever is given wisdom has been given
much good. But none pays heed except those
with insight. - Whatever charity you give, or a pledge you
fulfill, Allah knows it. The wrongdoers have
no helpers. - If you give charity openly, that is good. But
if you keep it secret, and give it to the needy
in private, that is better for you. It will atone
for some of your misdeeds. Allah is cognizant
of what you do. - Their guidance is not your responsibility,
but Allah guides whom He wills. Any charity
you give is for your own good. Any charity
you give shall be for the sake of Allah. Any
charity you give will be repaid to you in full,
and you will not be wronged. - It is for the poor; those who are restrained
in the way of Allah, and unable to travel in
the land. The unaware would think them rich, due to their dignity. You will recognize them by their features. They do not ask from people insistently. Whatever charity you give, Allah is aware of it. - Those who spend their wealth by night
and day, privately and publicly, will receive
their reward from their Lord. They have
nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve. - Those who swallow usury will not rise, except as someone driven mad by Satan’s touch.
That is because they say, “Commerce is like
usury.” But Allah has permitted commerce,
and has forbidden usury. Whoever, on receiving advice from his Lord, refrains, may
keep his past earnings, and his case rests with
Allah. But whoever resumes—these are the
dwellers of the Fire, wherein they will abide
forever. - Allah condemns usury, and He blesses
charities. Allah does not love any sinful ingrate. - Those who believe, and do good deeds,
and pray regularly, and give charity—they
will have their reward with their Lord; they
will have no fear, nor shall they grieve. - O you who believe! Fear Allah, and forgo
what remains of usury, if you are believers. - If you do not, then take notice of a war by
Allah and His Messenger. But if you repent,
you may keep your capital, neither wronging,
nor being wronged. - But if he is in hardship, then deferment
until a time of ease. But to remit it as charity
is better for you, if you only knew. - And guard yourselves against a Day when
you will be returned to Allah; then each soul
will be rewarded fully for what it has earned,
and they will not be wronged. - O you who believe! When you incur debt
among yourselves for a certain period of
time, write it down. And have a scribe write
in your presence, in all fairness. And let no
scribe refuse to write, as Allah has taught
him. So let him write, and let the debtor dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and diminish nothing from it. But if the debtor is mentally deficient, or weak, or unable to dictate, then let his guardian dictate with honesty. And call to witness two men from among you. If two men are not available, then one man and two women whose testimony is acceptable to all—if one of them fails to remember, the other would remind her. Witnesses must not refuse when called upon. And do not think it too trivial to write down, whether small or large, including the time of repayment. That is more equitable with Allah, and stronger as evidence, and more likely to prevent doubt—except in the case of a spot transaction between you—then there is no blame on you if you do not write it down. And let there be witnesses whenever you conclude a contract, and let no harm be done to either scribe or witness. If you do that, it is corruption on your part. And fear Allah. Allah teaches you. Allah is aware of everything. - If you are on a journey, and cannot find a
scribe, then a security deposit should be
handed over. But if you trust one another, let
the trustee fulfill his trust, and let him fear Allah, his Lord. And do not conceal testimony.
Whoever conceals it is sinner at heart. Allah
is aware of what you do. - To Allah belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. Whether you reveal what is
within your selves, or conceal it, Allah will
call you to account for it. He forgives whom
He wills, and He punishes whom He wills.
Allah is Able to do all things. - The Messenger has believed in what was
revealed to him from his Lord, as did the believers. They all have believed in Allah, and
His angels, and His scriptures, and His messengers: “We make no distinction between
any of His messengers.” And they say, “We
hear and we obey. Your forgiveness, our
Lord. To you is the destiny.” - Allah does not burden any soul beyond its
capacity. To its credit is what it earns, and
against it is what it commits. “Our Lord, do
not condemn us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord, do not burden us as You have
burdened those before us. Our Lord, do not
burden us with more than we have strength to bear; and pardon us, and forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our Lord and Master, so help us against the disbelieving people.”