Surah Fatiha.....Translation
Surah 1. Al Fateha
Surah 1. Al Fateha (The Opener- of hearts)
Bismillah ir Rahman ir Raheem
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
- In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful,
- Praise1 be to Allah, the Rabb2 of all the Universes3,
- The Compassionate4, the Merciful5,
- Sovereign of the Day of Judgment6.
- You alone do we worship7 (serve) and You alone do we ask for help;
- Guide us to the Straight Path8,
- The path of those upon whom you bestowed Your Grace,
Not those who incurred Your wrath9,
And who went astray10.
Explanations:
- Praise, in the English language, is a general term whereas the Quranic term Al Hamd is specific and is reserved only for the praise of Allah. There is no corresponding word in the English language.
- Rabb is a comprehensive term that means Creator, Sustainer and Cherisher.
- The Quranic word Alameen is usually translated as “the worlds”…..physical, emotional, psychological. However, there are worlds besides our own in the 2 billion galaxies that we know of. There are other universes and other life forms as well. The Qur’an specifically mentions jinns. Hence, “Universes” is a more appropriate translation for “Alameen”.
- The Arabic term Al Rahman is the most intensive form of compassion. Allah is the Source of Compassion, Mercy and Love.
- Al Raheem means the Disposer of Mercy, translated here succinctly as The Merciful.
- Deen is a powerful term that means Command, Judgment, Way of Life, Moral Code, Faith. In this context it is translated as Judgment.
- The Qur’anic word ‘Abd connotes both worship and service.
- The Straight Path, Siratul Mustaqeem is the path established by Divine Commandments.
- Many a civilization throughout history has been obliterated for violating Divine Laws. The example of the people of Noah, who were drowned for their transgressions, is offered time and again in the Quran.
- The disbelievers are caught up in never ending arguments of before and after, cause and effect, axiom and deduction, and are lost in circles of disbelief.
Surah 2. Surah al Baqara (The Heifer)
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
There is no ambiguity in it—
A Guidance for those
Who are conscious of Divine presence,
And establish prayer,
And from what sustenance We provide them,
They set some aside (in charity);
In what We have revealed to you,
And what We revealed to those before you,
And those who have faith in the hereafter.
And they are among those who attain felicity.
It makes no difference
Whether you warn them or not;
They will not believe.
(Closed) their hearing,
And on their eyes there is a membrane (a veil);
And upon them is a great punishment.
Are those who claim
That they believe in Allah and the Last Day,
But do not have certainty of faith.
Allah and the believers;
They deceive not anyone but themselves—
They just do not comprehend!
Then Allah increases their disease,
And for them, there is a painful punishment,
For what they deny.
Not to cause dissention and rancor on earth,
They say: “We are indeed peace makers!”
Who are mischief makers,
But they realize it not.
“Believe as do the people who believe”,
They say: “Shall we believe
Like the fools who believe?”
No, it is indeed they who are the foolish ones,
But they comprehend it not.
They declare: “We believe!”
But when they leave (the believers)
And are with the mischief makers,
They proclaim: “We are with you—
We were only mocking (the believers).”
And give them latitude
So that they become blind
In their transgression.
Who have traded guidance for ignorance.
But their trade will not benefit them
And they will find no guidance.
Who has lit a fire;
When it envelops him all around,
Allah takes away his sight
And hurls him into darkness
So that he cannot see (and is consumed by the fire).
They cannot escape (the fire).
In which there is darkness,
And thunder and lightning.
They thrust their fingers in their ears,
Terrified by the prospect of death.
Lo! Allah surrounds the disbelievers
All around (many times over)!
Each time there is light,
They move forward.
And when there is darkness,
They stay motionless.
If it was the Will of Allah,
He would take away their hearing
And their sight.
Indeed, Allah has power over all things!
Who created you
And those before you,
So that you become conscious of the Divine.
And raised up the heavens (like a covering)
And poured down rain from the skies
And brought forth fruit from it for you to eat.
Therefore, do not ascribe partners to Allah,
When you have been informed.
Regarding what We have revealed to Our Servant,
Produce a Surah (verse) like it
And call to witness (as judge)
Anyone besides Allah,
If you are truthful!
And for sure you cannot,
Be aware of the blazing Fire
Whose fuel are men and material (rocks),
Awaiting the disbelievers.
To those who have certainty of faith
And perform righteous deeds.
Awaiting them are Gardens of bliss
Beneath which flow rivers (of Divine grace).
Whatever sustenance (from Divine presence)
And fruits (from Divine munificence)
They receive therein,
They will say: “Ah! This is what
We delighted in before!”
And they will be served (delights) similar to it,
With them will be companions of (heavenly) purity,
And they will dwell therein forever.
From offering a similitude,
That is (small as) small as a mosquito or what is above it (the microbe that lives on the back of a mosquito).
Then, those who have certainty of faith
Recognize that it is the Truth from their Rabb.
But those who disbelieve say:
“What does Allah mean by this similitude?”
Thus are many led astray,
And many are guided;
And they are not led astray,
Except those who are rebellious.
After they have entered into a covenant (with Him),
And violate the commandments
That Allah has decreed them to keep,
And spread mischief on earth—
They are the ones who are the losers.
When (you know) you were dead
And He gave you life?
Again, you shall die
And shall be raised up,
And you shall return to Him.
Then He turned to the sky
And organized it into seven heavens,
And He is the Knower of all things.
“I shall indeed place on earth a Trustee”,
They submitted: “Will you create one
Who will make mischief and shed blood,
While we extol You, praise You, and sanctify You?”
Said (the Creator): “I know what you know not!”
Then He asked the angels:
Tell me these Names if you are truthful.
We have no knowledge
Except what You have taught us.
Indeed, You are the Knower, the Wise!”
When he had informed them of the Names,
(Allah) said: “Did I not tell you
That I do indeed know
What is beyond your perception
In the heavens and the earth?
And I know what you reveal and what you conceal.”
To prostrate before Adam,
They prostrated, except Iblis.
He refused and was arrogant,
And he was of the disbelievers.
Live in the Garden of bliss with your spouse,
And you both eat from it at your pleasure—
Wherever you wish—
But do not go near this tree,
Lest you both become transgressors.”
And had them thrown out from where they were,
And We said to them:
“Descend from here,
With enmity between one another!
And on earth shall be your abode,
For a time ordained.”
From his Rabb,
So He turned to him in forgiveness.
Indeed, He is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
When My guidance reaches you,
Then, those who follow My guidance
Shall have no fear,
Nor shall they grieve.
And make a lie out of Our Signs,
Such are the ones who are companions of the Fire—
They shall dwell therein forever.”
Recall the blessings that I bestowed upon you,
And keep the covenant you made with Me,
As I have kept the covenant I made with you,
And fear Me alone!
Confirming what is with you,
And be not the first ones to reject it.
Sell not My Signs for a paltry sum,
And be conscious of Me alone!
And hide not the Truth,
When you are in the know.
And give charity,
And bow down with those who bow down.
While forgetting it yourselves?
And you read the book?
Why then do you not comprehend?
It is indeed a mighty (burden)
Except for the humble—
That they shall meet their Rabb,
And that towards Him is their return.
Recall My blessings that I blessed you with,
And I did indeed favor you over all the worlds;
When no soul shall bear the burden of another,
When no intercession shall be accepted,
When there shall be no bargain with justice,
And none shall help them.
From the people of the Pharaoh,
Who tortured you,
Slaughtered your sons
And possessed your daughters (in slavery).
In that was a test for you
From your Rabb, supreme.
And We gave you deliverance,
And We drowned the people of the Pharaoh—
While you looked on.
You took to the worship of the (golden) calf;
You were indeed transgressors.
So that you might be grateful.
So that you might be guided.
“O my people!
You have indeed oppressed your own souls
By taking the calf for worship.
So, turn to your Lord with repentance
And slaughter your (evil) egos;
That is better for you with your Rabb,
So He accepted your repentance.
Indeed, He is the Forgiver, Merciful.
We will not believe you
Until Allah reveals Himself to us”,
There shot forth a brilliant flash of lightening
And you were a witness to it.
After you were (spiritually) dead,
So that you might be grateful.
And sent down manna and quails
So that you may eat wholesome food,
Which We provided for you.
And they did not harm Us,
But they inflicted harm upon their own souls.
And eat whatever you want,
But enter the gates with utmost humility
(prostrating before Allah),
And say: ‘Forgive us!’
So that We may forgive your sins,
And increase Our rewards
For those who do good.”
That were said to them
For something else;
Thereupon, We brought down punishment
From the heavens,
Because they were disobedient.
We told him: “Strike the rock with your staff.”
There gushed forth twelve springs
And each tribe knew its place for water.
(And We commanded) “Eat and drink
From the provisions of Allah
But do not commit wrong
Nor cause mischief on earth.”
“We are tired of eating the same food.
Ask from your Rabb to bring forth for us
What the earth grows—
Herbs, cucumber, wheat, lentils and onions.”
He asked: “Do you wish to substitute an inferior food
For one that benefits you more?
Then go back to Egypt,
You will indeed find what you ask.”
So, misery and poverty descended on them
And they invited (upon themselves) the wrath of Allah.
That happened because they denied the Signs of Allah
And killed the Messengers unjustly,
That (happened because of) what they defied,
And they exceeded the limits of justice.
Those who have certainty of faith (in Allah),
And the Jews, the Christians and the Sabians,
Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day
And perform righteous deeds,
For them is a reward from their Rabb—
No fear shall they have,
And they shall not grieve.
And raised up for you the Mount of Sinai;
(Admonishing):
” Hold on fast to what We have given you
And remember what is therein
So that you become conscious of the Divine.”
Were it not for the favor of Allah upon you,
And His mercy,
You would certainly be lost.
Who broke the Sabbath.
So, We told them:”Be you dishonored apes!”
For those who were their contemporaries
And those after them,
And a lesson for those
Who are conscious of the Divine.
“Behold! Allah does indeed command you
To sacrifice a heifer”,
They replied: “Are you jesting with us?”
He said: “I seek protection in Allah
Lest I become one of the ignorant.”
To clarify for us what it (the heifer) is.”
He (Moses) said:” (My Rabb) does indeed say
That the heifer should neither be too old
Nor too young;
It should be of an age in between.
Now, do what you are commanded to do.”
To tell us what color it should be.”
He said: “(My Rabb) does indeed say
That the heifer be yellow,
Of a color appealing to those who see it.”
To clarify (further) for us what it is.
We still have doubts about the heifer.
If Allah wills it,
We will receive comprehensive guidance.”
That the heifer be one that has not been put to work,
Or used for plowing the land or for drawing water,
Sound, without blemish.”
They said: “Now you have brought the truth.”
They slaughtered the heifer
But it appeared they were not inclined to do it.
And accused each other of it,
Allah made manifest what you were hiding.
With a portion of it (the heifer);
It is thus that Allah gives life to the dead.
And He shows you these Signs
So that you may reason.”
Like stones, or even harder.
Indeed, there are some stones
From which streams gush forth.
There are even some stones that split,
And from them issues forth water;
And some of them fall down from fear of Allah.
And Allah is not unmindful of what you do.
That they will listen to you?
There is among them a group
That hears the Words of Allah,
Then alters them after what they had understood of it,
And they do so with full knowledge
Of what they are doing.
They declare that they also believe.
When they are alone they say to one another:
“Do you tell them what Allah has revealed only to you
So that they can argue with you before your Rabb?
Do you have no sense?”
That Allah does indeed know
What they conceal and what they reveal?
Who have not studied the book
Except what they hear;
They but engage in guesswork.
With their own hands,
And then claim that it is from Allah,
And earn a paltry sum so doing.
Woe to them from what they write with their hands,
And woe to them from what they earn.
Except for a few numbered days.”
Ask them: “Have you made a covenant with Allah?
In that case, Allah will not abrogate His covenant.
Or, do you ascribe to Allah
What you just do not know?”
And his sins have overwhelmed him;
It is such as they who shall be
Companions of the Fire,
Therein to dwell forever.
And perform righteous deeds,
They are the companions of the Garden;
They shall dwell therein for ever.
From the Israelites:
Worship none but Allah,
And treat your parents with the utmost kindness,
And the kin, and the orphans, and the needy,
And speak to people with utmost benevolence,
And establish prayer, and give charity.
Thereafter, you turned away,
Except a few among yo, seeking excuses.
“Do not shed blood among yourselves,
And do not drive away
Your own people from their homes.”
You took the oath and you were witness to it.
And drove away some of your own people
From their homes,
Forming an alliance against them with their enemies—
Wrongfully and unjustly—
And if they were brought to you as prisoners (of war)
You would ransom them
Whereas it was forbidden for you
To expel them (from their homes in the first place).
Is it that you believe in one portion of the Book
And deny another?
What then should be the punishment
For some among you who engage in such deeds
Except dishonor in the life of this world?
And on the Day of Judgment
They shall receive the most intense punishment,
And Allah is not unmindful of what you do.
Who bargain away the Hereafter
For the life of this world;
Their punishment shall not be lessened
Nor shall any help reach them.
And sent Messengers after him, one after another.
And We gave Jesus, son of Mary, manifest Signs,
And reinforced him with the Holy Spirit.
Whenever a Messenger came to you
Whom you did not like,
You were arrogant;
And you rejected some of them,
While others you slay.
(with Divine knowledge).”
No! The repudiation of Allah was upon them
For their rejection,
Except for a few who had certainty of faith.
Confirming what was with them,
In years bygone they would use it
To win over the disbelievers.
But when (the Message) reached them
Which they recognized,
They rejected it.
So, the rejection of Allah is upon the disbelievers.
That they sold their souls for falsehood,
Denying that which has come down from Allah,
Rebellious that Allah would bestow His Grace
Upon whom He will of His servants.
So they brought upon themselves
Calamity after calamity.
Shameful is the punishment for those
Who reject the Truth!
In what Allah has revealed,
They say: “We believe
In what has been revealed to us”,
And they deny everything else,
Even though it is the Truth,
Confirming what is with them.
Say: If you are among the believers,
Why did you kill the prophets
Who came in earlier times?
Even so, you took to (the worship of)
The (golden) calf after it,
Indeed, you are transgressors.
And honored you with Mount Sinai,
(Commanding you to) hold fast
To what We bestowed on you
And listen (to the Commandments of Allah).
You replied: “We hear but we are unable to obey.”
(lit: we waive it off).
Their hearts were drunk with (worship of)
The (golden) calf
And steeped in the darkness of disbelief.
Say: “Does your belief command you
Such wretched deeds
If you have certainty of faith?”
Granted exclusively to you by Allah
In preference to the rest of humankind,
Then desire death if you are truthful.”
Because of what their hands have sent forth
Ahead of them.
Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of the transgressors.
More greedy for this life
Than other people,
Even more so than those
Who associate deities with Allah;
Every one of them would love to have a life
Of a thousand years.
However, even if they receive such a long life,
They cannot escape their punishment.
Indeed, Allah is the Seer of all that they do.
For it is he who infused the Quran into your heart
By the command of Allah
Confirming that which was revealed before it
And providing guidance and good tidings
To the believers.
And the Messengers and of Gabriel and Mikael,
Then (be warned) that indeed Allah is the foe
Of those who conceal the Truth.”
And none rejects them except those
Who break their bond (with Allah).
A group among them rejects it.
Nay! Most of them have no certainty of faith!
A Messenger from Allah
Confirming what was with them,
Some among those who had received the Book
Hid the Book of Allah behind their backs,
As if they were unaware of it.
During the reign of Solomon.
Solomon did not hide the Truth
But it was the devils who hid it,
And taught people sorcery (deception),
And that which was revealed
To the two angels of Babel— Harut and Marut,
(Even though the angels) did not teach it to anyone
Without first saying:
“Indeed, we are but a test; so do not disbelieve!”
They (the disbelievers) listened
To what the two (angels) said,
And they sowed dissension between man and wife.
But they harmed no one except as Allah willed,
And they learned what was harmful
And was of no benefit to them,
Even though they were well aware
That whoever was engaged in such a profession
Shall have no recompense in the hereafter.
Alas! If only they knew (the harm they caused)
Their own souls by this trade!
That if they had certainty of faith
And were conscious of the Divine,
They would earn the pleasure of Allah.
Do not say “our shepherd”,
Say “look at us” (as the sun looks at a sunflower)
And listen.
Painful is the punishment
For those who reject the Truth.
Among the people of the Book,
Nor those who associate gods with God
Desire that anything good be revealed to you
From your Rabb.
Allah reveals (His Word) from His Mercy
To whom He pleases.
Indeed, Allah is the Benefactor, Supreme.
Or cause it to be forgotten,
We bring one that is better
Or one similar to it.
Do you not know
That Allah has power over all things?
To Whom belongs the dominion
Of the heavens and the earth,
And that you have no protector nor helper
Except Allah?
That you question your Messenger
As Moses was questioned in earlier times?
He who has exchanged unbelief for belief
Has indeed strayed from the right path.
Would love to see you revert to unbelief
After you have believed.
Their souls are swayed by jealousy
Even after the Truth has been made manifest to them.
Forgive them and disregard them,
Until there comes to pass the Decree of Allah.
Indeed, Allah has power over all affairs.
And whatever good you send forth before you,
You will find it in the presence of Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Seer of what you do.
Except a Jew or a Christian.”
These are futile desires.
Say: ” Produce your evidence (for these ideas)
If you are truthful!”
And is of the most beautiful conduct,
Then, for such a one, there is reward from his Rabb;
No fear shall there be upon him
And he shall not grieve.
“The Christians have no basis for their position,”
And the Christians say:
“The Jews have no basis for their position.”
And they (both) recite the Book.
That is how those who have no knowledge
Respond to what is said to them.
So, Allah will decide between them
On the Day of Judgment
About what they disagree.
Than one who forbids people
From entering places of worship to recite His Name,
And who makes a determined effort to ruin them?
It was not appropriate that such people
Should enter therein except in fear.
They are dishonored in this world,
And for them there is a great punishment
In the hereafter.
No matter which direction you turn,
You encounter the existence of Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, without bounds.
Glory be to Him!
No! Whatever is in the heavens and the earth is His;
They all obey His will.
Of the heavens and the earth.
When He decrees an act,
He commands: Be! And it is! (It was!)
Why does Allah not speak to us (directly)
Or why does a Sign not come to us?
Such was also the talk of those before them;
Similar were their hearts.
Lo! We have made manifest Our Signs
For a people who have certainty of faith.
With the Truth ( O Muhammad!),
As a harbinger of good news and as a Warner,
And you will not be queried about the people
(destined) for Hell.
And neither will the Christians,
Until you conform to their religious communities.
Say: Verily, the guidance from Allah—that is guidance!
If you follow their desires,
After there has come to you (revealed) knowledge,
You shall have no protector from Allah nor friend.
As it should be read,
They will believe in it.
And those who reject it,
It is they who are the losers.
Recall the blessings that I blessed you with,
And that I favored you over all the worlds.
When no soul can help another,
And no compensation shall be accepted,
And no intercession shall be of benefit,
And they shall not be helped.
By commands from his Rabb,
He completed them.
He (his Rabb) said:
I will make you an Imam for all humankind.
He (Abraham) said: And my children, too!
He (his Rabb) said:
My promise is not for the transgressors.
A place of gathering and peace for humankind,
Therefore, make the station of Abraham
Your station of prayer.
And We made a covenant with Abraham and Ishmael
To purify My house for those who circle around it,
Who retreat in it and who bow down
And prostrate in it.
“O My Rabb! Make this land a sanctuary,
And bestow provisions of fruit to those of its people
Who believe in Allah and the Last Day.”
He (his Rabb) said:
“I shall grant respite for a brief period
For one who disbelieved,
Then, I shall compel him
Towards the punishment of Hell—
How awful a destination it is!”
The foundation of the House,
So did Ishmael,
(And they prayed):
“Our Rabb, accept from us (this service);
Indeed You are the Hearer, the Knower.
Make us among those who surrender to You,
And our progeny in a (spiritual) community
That has surrendered to you,
And show us how to worship You,
And forgive us;
Indeed, you are the Forgiver, the Merciful.
From among themselves,
Reciting for them Your Signs,
And teach them the Book and the Wisdom,
And purify them.
Indeed, You are the Mighty, the Wise.”
From the (spiritual) community of Abraham
Except one who has cheated himself,
For behold! We have chosen him in this world,
And indeed he will be among the righteous ones
In the hereafter.
He said: “I surrender to the Rabb of all the worlds.”
As did Jacob:
“Our children! Allah has chosen for you a faith,
Therefore, die not except as those
Who have surrendered to Allah.”
For Jacob’s death?
He asked: “O my children!
Who will you worship and serve after me?”
They said: “We will worship (and serve)your God—
The God of your forefathers Abraham, Ishmael
And Isaac–the One God,
And we are among those who have surrendered.”
Which has passed on.
To them was due what they earned
And to you is due what you earn,
And you will not be asked about what they did.
“Become Jews or Christians
And you will receive guidance.”
Tell them:
“No! (We are) in the (spiritual) community of Abraham,
(Who was) a Hanif (person of profound spiritual insight)
And was not one to associate partners with Allah.”
And what has been revealed to us,
And what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael,
And Isaac and Jacob,
And to their progeny,
And what was granted to Moses,
And Jesus,
And what was granted to the Prophets from their Rabb.
We make no distinction between any one of them
And we are among those who have surrendered.”
Will truly find guidance;
And whosoever turns away,
Is indeed recalcitrant.
In which case,
Allah shall be sufficient for you against them,
And He is the Hearer, the Knower.
(lit: we take on the colors from Allah),
And what attributes are more sublime
(what colors are more blissful)
Than the ones from Allah?
And we are His dedicated servants.”
Who is our Rabb as well as yours?
To us are our deeds, and to you are yours.
And we are about Him sincere.”
And Isaac and Jacob,
And their children were Jews or Christians?
Say: “Are you more knowledgeable or Allah?
And who is a greater transgressor than the one
Who conceals evidence from Allah?
Indeed, Allah is not unaware of what you do.
For it, what it earned;
And for you what you earn.
“What made you turn away
From the direction you used to face?”
Say: “To Allah belongs the East and the West.
Allah guides who He will to the path that is straight.”
A (spiritual) community,
Balanced (avoiding extremes),
So that you be a witness over all humankind,
And the Messenger, a witness over you.
And We prescribed not
The Qibla (the direction of prayer) for you
Except to determine who followed the Messenger
And who turned on his heels.
It was indeed a mighty (test)
Except for those who followed the guidance from Allah.
Allah was not disposed to make you lose your belief;
Indeed, Allah is towards all humankind,
Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Towards the heavens (for guidance).
Lo! We shall turn you towards the Qibla
With which you are in consonance;
So, turn your face
In the direction of the Masjid al Haram (in Mecca).
No matter where you are, turn your face towards it.
And verily, those who have received the Book
Recognize that this is the Truth from their Rabb;
And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
To those who have previously received the Book,
They will not follow your Qibla.
And you are not one to face the direction of their Qibla.
And none among them will accept the Qibla of the others.
And if you follow their desires
After you have been granted knowledge,
You will indeed be among the transgressors.
Recognize this
As they recognize their own children.
Even so, a group among them
Does indeed conceal the Truth,
And they know it.
Therefore, do not be among those
Who have doubts about it.
So take the initiative towards good.
Wherever you hide, Allah will gather you all together.
Indeed, Allah has power over all things.
Turn your face towards Masjid al Haram.
Indeed, this is the Truth from your Rabb,
And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
Turn your face towards Masjid al Haram.
And wherever you are, turn your face in that direction
So that there is no argument left
With the people (who are) against you,
Except those among them who are transgressors.
So, fear them not but fear Me!
So that I may complete My favors upon you,
And you receive guidance.
A Messenger from among yourselves,
Who rehearses Our Signs to you,
And purifies you (purifies your souls),
And teaches you the Book and the Wisdom,
And teaches you what you did not know.
Be thankful to Me and do not be ungrateful.
Ask for help with patience and prayer.
Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient.
That those who die in the way of Allah are dead.
No! They are alive but you perceive it not.
With fear and hunger, loss of wealth and life and crops,
But give glad tidings to those who are patient.
“Verily, we are from Allah (who created us),
And verily, to Him is our return!”
And Divine Mercy;
And it is they who are on the path of guidance.
Whoever arrives at the Sanctuary for Hajj or Umrah,
There is no blame on him if he traverses between them.
And if one does good willingly,
Verily, Allah is the Recognizer of gratitude, the Knower.
What We have revealed of Our manifest Signs
And (of Our) Guidance,
After We have clearly explained it to humankind
In the Book,
It is upon such as these
That there is the rejection from Allah,
And those who can reject, reject them.
And seek reconciliation,
And renounce openly (their errors),
It is such as these that I forgive;
Lo! I am the Forgiver, the Merciful!
And die in a state of denial,
Upon them is the curse of Allah
And of the angels
And of all humankind.
No reduction shall be given in their punishment
Nor shall they receive a reprieve.
There is none worthy of worship but Him—
The Compassionate, the Merciful.
In the contrast between night and day,
In the ships that sail the oceans (with merchandise)
For the benefit of humankind;
And, in the rain that Allah brings down from the heavens,
And with it, gives life to a dead earth,
And the fauna of all kinds that it spreads,
And the winds that blow,
And the clouds that float, captured (by the winds)
Between the heavens and the earth,
There are Signs for a people
Who (observe, measure, and) reason.
Who take others besides Allah as His partners,
And love them as they should love Allah.
But those who have certainty of faith
Are stronger in the love of Allah.
And if the transgressors were to see—
When they shall see—
They will realize that all power is with Allah;
And that the punishment from Allah is most severe.
Will disown those who followed them,
And they are confronted with their doom,
And are cut off from all excuses,
“Ah! If only we had another turn (to live on earth),
We would certainly move away from them
As they have moved away from us.”
That is how Allah shall show them
Their deeds as their own remorse,
And they shall not escape from the Fire.
Eat from the earth what is permitted and is good,
And do not follow the footsteps of Satan.
Indeed, he is your declared enemy.
But to that which is sinful and repugnant,
And (incite you) to say about Allah
What you have no knowledge of.
What Allah has revealed, they reply:
“We will follow only what we found with our forefathers.”
What? Even if their forefathers had no sense
And were without guidance?
Is like one who shouts after that which cannot hear,
Except calls and shouts;
Deaf, dumb and blind,
They are bereft of comprehension.
Eat what is wholesome from what We have provided you,
And express your gratitude to Allah.
If you worship (and serve) none other than Him.
And blood, and the meat of pigs,
And that on which is taken (a name) other than Allah.
Even so, if one is completely helpless,
And is not rebellious or a transgressor,
On him there is no blame.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
What is revealed by Allah in the Book,
And sell it for a small price,
It is as if they had stuffed their stomachs
With nothing but fire.
Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Judgment
Nor will He purify them,
And upon them is a most painful punishment.
And punishment for forgiveness.
How keen are they for the Fire!
A Book sent down with the Truth.
Indeed, those who disagree with the Book
Are stubborn to the extreme.
That you turn towards the East or the West;
Righteousness is to believe in Allah and the Last Day,
The Angels and the Book and the Prophets,
And to spend your wealth for the love of Allah,
On your relatives and the orphans,
The wayfarer and the indigent,
And (to free) the slaves,
And to establish prayer and give charity,
To fulfill your contracts that you have entered into,
To be patient in adversity and trials and times of conflict.
Such are the people who are true,
And such are the ones who are conscious of the Divine.
Prescribed for you
Is the principle of qisas (equitable recompense)
In case of murder: a free man for a free man,
A slave for a slave,
A woman for a woman.
Even so, if some relief is granted
By the brother of the deceased,
Then follow a practice that is noble.
(Forgive) and accept the recompense as a good deed,
Such is the latitude provided to you by your Rabb
As a Divine mercy.
Then, whoever violates the bounds of justice
Even after this (has been made clear),
For him, there is painful punishment.
Know that there is (preservation of) life
In the principle of qisas
So that you may learn consciousness of Divine presence.
That as death approaches any of you,
And you are leaving behind an estate,
Then, leave a last will and testament
For your parents and those near you,
In accordance with the most excellent practice.
That is a right and a responsibility
Upon those who are aware of Divine Presence.
The crime is on him.
Indeed, Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
That the dying person has favored someone
Or has done wrong,
Then there is no blame
If you arrange an equitable settlement between them.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Fasting is made mandatory for you
As it was made mandatory for those before you
So that you become conscious of Divine presence.
Then, whoever among you is ill, or is traveling,
May complete his fasts later,
And those who have the ability
Should feed the indigent as a substitute;
For, one who takes the initiative to do good,
Then, for such a one, there is goodness,
But if you fast,
It is better for you,
If you knew.
In which was revealed the Quran—
Guidance for humankind,
And with clear proofs for the Guidance,
And (manifesting) the Criterion.
Then, whoever is a witness to this month must fast;
And whoever is sick or is traveling,
He should make up the fasts later.
Allah intends to make it easy for you,
Not make it difficult for you.
So that you complete the prescribed days,
And (so that) you extol the Name of Allah
For what guidance you are given,
And you are thankful.
(Tell them:) “I am indeed close (to them).
I respond to the prayer
Of the supplicant as he supplicates.
So, let them follow My command,
And have faith in Me,
So that you are directed in the right way.
Is relationship with your wives.
They are your covering (your honor)
And you are their covering;
Allah has known
That you used to deceive your own souls;
So He turned to you and forgave you.
So, you may approach them (on the nights of fasting)
But rebel not against what Allah has prescribed for you,
And eat and drink
Until the white thread of dawn
Becomes distinguishable against the darkness (of night).
Then keep your fasts until nightfall.
And do not consort with your wives
While you are secluded in the mosques.
These are the limits of Allah, so do not approach them.
That is how Allah makes His Signs manifest for humankind;
So that they become conscious of Divine presence.
Among yourselves, in false pretenses,
Or to influence judges,
So that you criminally devour a portion
Of other people’s wealth,
And you know it.
Say: They are useful for fixing seasons for humankind
And for Hajj.
It is not piety
That you enter your homes through the back door;
It is piety that you be aware of Divine presence.
Therefore, enter your homes through their doors.
And be aware of Allah so that you attain felicity.
But do not exceed what is just.
Lo! Allah does not love the unjust.
And expel them from where they have expelled you,
Causing discord and convulsion
Is more oppressive than murder.
But do not fight them
In (the precincts of) Masjid al Haram
Unless they fight you therein.
So, if they fight you, defend yourself.
That is the appropriate response to the disbelievers.
Then, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
And the command is with Allah.
For, if they desist, then let there be no hostilities,
Except against the oppressors.
And the law of equity is for all matters that are forbidden.
Then, if they threaten you therein,
You respond to them commensurate with the injustice.
Be conscious of Allah,
And know that Allah is with those who are conscious of Him.
And do not ruin yourselves with your own hands.
Maintain the most beautiful conduct;
Indeed, Allah is with those
Who have the most beautiful conduct.
But if you are prevented,
Then (send a gift) from what is available to you,
And remove not your hair until the gift has reached
Its destination.
However, for one who is sick
Or has a disease in the scalp,
Then fasting or charity may be substituted.
And whoever desires to combine the Umrah with the Hajj,
And cannot find (a suitable gift),
Let him fast for three days during Hajj
And seven days after he returns (from Hajj).
This makes it ten altogether.
This latitude is for those
Who have no relatives near Masjid al Haram.
And be aware of Allah
And know that the retribution from Allah is most intense.
Then whoever is discharging the obligation of Hajj therein,
Let him not turn to his spouse (for conjugal relations)
Nor engage in bad conduct or rancor during the Hajj.
And what you do by way of good, Allah knows it.
Prepare yourselves,
But the best preparation is consciousness of Allah;
So, be conscious of Me, O people of intellect!
Is seeking the bounties of Allah (during Hajj).
And as you approach (the plain of) Arafat,
Then remember Allah in the sacred precincts,
And remember Him as you have been guided,
Since you were assuredly among those
Who went astray in former times.
And seek forgiveness from Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Recall Allah as you used to recall your forefathers,
But recall Him with greater fervor.
Among humankind are those who say:
“O our Rabb! Grant us from this world!”
For them there is nothing in the hereafter.
“O our Rabb! Grant us Your presence in this world
And Your presence in the hereafter
And protect us from the Fire!”
Indeed, Allah is swift in His reckoning!
But if one hastens and departs in two days,
There is no blame on him;
And if one, a pious one, stays on,
There is no blame on him.
(O people!) Be conscious of Allah
And know that He will gather you all together.
Whose conversation about the life of this world
Enthralls you
And he makes Allah a witness to what is in his heart;
But he sows discord
(Within your own souls and in the community).
They do their utmost
To cause discord and convulsions on earth.
They obliterate crops
And destroy entire races (of humankind).
Lo! Allah does not love those
Who cause discord and convulsions!
Their sense of power impels them towards evil;
Therefore, sufficient for them is Hell;
And it is indeed a destination most awful!
Who sacrifices his Self
To reach out for the pleasure of Allah.
Lo! Allah is Most Caring towards His servants!
Enter wholeheartedly into a state of surrender,
And do not follow the footsteps of Satan.
Indeed, he is to you an avowed enemy!
Even after clear Signs have come down to you,
Then know that Allah is the Mighty, the Wise.
That Allah should appear before them
In the shadows of clouds, and the angels too?
That would settle all matters!
Lo! To Allah return all commands.
How many Signs We showed them.
And if one alters a gift from Allah
After it came down to him,
Then Allah is indeed most intense in retribution.
Has been made glittering
For the disbelievers
And they laugh at those who have certainty of faith;
Even though it is the pious
Who will be honored above them
On the Day of Judgment,
And Allah provides sustenance as He wills
In boundless measures.
Then Allah sent Prophets—
Conveyers of glad tidings and Warners;
And He sent down the Book with them in Truth
To decide between people
In matters (wherein) they disagreed.
(Thereafter) there were no disagreements,
Except among those
Who had received the manifest Signs—
Among them were the rebellious ones.
Then, by His command,
Allah guided those
Who had certainty of faith to the Truth,
In matters they had disagreed.
Lo! Allah guides whom He will to the Straight Path.
That you will enter the Garden (of Divine pleasure)
When there have been (no trials) upon you
Like the ones upon people before you?
Great was the loss and pain they endured,
And they were shaken to the core,
Until the Prophet and the believers with him cried out:
“When will the help from Allah arrive?”
Yes, indeed! The help from Allah is very close!
How much they should set aside in charity.
Say: “What you spend of your wealth
For parents and relatives and the orphans,
And the indigent and the wayfarer,
And whatever you do that is good,
Allah is fully aware of it!”
But you detest it.
It may be that you do not like something
That is good for you,
And you love something that is not good for you.
Lo! Allah is the Knower and you are without knowledge.
Say: “Fighting in it is a great (wrong);
But to prevent people from following the right path,
And to disbelieve in Him,
And (to prevent them from entering) the Masjid al Haram,
And to expel people from it,
Is a greater (crime) before Allah,
And fostering discord and convulsion
Is a greater (offense) than slaughter.
And they will not stop fighting you
Until they turn you away from your faith, if they can.
And whoever among you gives up his faith,
And dies in a state of disbelief,
Then, it is they who have ruined their deeds
In this world and in the hereafter;
And it is they who are companions of the Fire;
Therein, they shall dwell forever.
And those who migrate and struggle
In the cause of Allah,
Such are the one who hope for Divine Grace;
Lo! Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Say: “There is great harm in them
And (some) benefit for humankind,
But the harm is much greater than the benefit.”
And they ask you what they should give in charity.
Say: “Give what you do not need.”
Thus it is that Allah makes manifest His Signs to you
So that you ponder
And they ask you about the orphans.
Say: “It is virtue to help them improve their condition.
If they reside with you, they are your brothers.
Lo! Allah is aware of the harm (you inflict)
As well as the help (you render).
And if Allah so wills,
He will put you into difficulty.
Indeed, Allah is the Mighty, the Wise.”
Who ascribe partners with God
Until they have certainty of faith;
A believing servant girl is preferable to a woman
Who ascribes partners with God—
Even if she is alluring to you.
And do not marry men who ascribe partners with God
Until they have certainty of faith;
A believing servant is preferable to a man
Who ascribes partners with God—
Even if he captivates you.
They invite you towards the Fire
While Allah invites you by His command
Towards the Garden and (towards) forgiveness;
And He makes these Signs clear for humankind,
So that they remember.
Say: “It is impure.
Therefore, do not have conjugal relations
With (your wives)
During their period,
And do not impose yourselves on them
Until they have purified themselves.
After they have purified themselves,
Approach them as Allah has permitted you.
Lo! Allah loves those who repent,
And He loves those who purify themselves.”
So visit your tilth as you deem appropriate,
But send forth ahead of you (a good deed)
From yourselves,
Be Allah-conscious,
And remember you shall indeed meet Him;
And give this good news (of meeting Him)
To those who have certainty of faith.
(The Name of) Allah the target of your oaths
So that you (avoid) doing good
And be Allah-conscious
And make peace between people.
Indeed, Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
For your false oaths
But he will hold you responsible
For what transpires in your hearts.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, Most Patient.
Not to have conjugal relations with their wives,
Their wait is four months.
Then if they make peace and get together,
Indeed Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Then lo! Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
Wait by themselves for three months;
And let them not hide
What Allah has created in their wombs—
If they believe in Allah and the Last Day.
Their husbands have a preferable obligation
To take them back after that (term)
If they desire reconciliation.
For the women (are rights)
Similar to (responsibilities) upon them,
In accordance with the most noble practices.
But men have more (responsibilities)
As compared to them (the women).
And Allah is the Mighty, the Wise.
Then, (after two divorces) either dwell with them
According to what is most noble,
Or leave them according to what is most excellent.
It is not lawful for you to take back anything
That you have given them (as gifts).
But if they are both afraid that they cannot stay
Within the limits established by Allah,
Then there is no blame on them
If she ransoms (the gifts for her freedom).
These are limits established by Allah,
So do not violate them.
And whosoever violates the limits established by Allah
It is they who are the transgressors.
She is not lawful to him
Until she is married to someone else
And he (too) divorces her.
Then, there is no blame on them
If they get together again.
And ensure
That they will stay within the limits established by Allah.
And these are the limits ordained by Allah
For a people who have knowledge.
And as they complete their waiting period (Iddat)
Then dwell with them with honor
Or let them leave with honor
And do not prevent them from leaving
So as to harass them unjustly.
And whoever engages in such conduct
Has oppressed his own soul.
Do not take the Signs of Allah as a jest
And remember the blessings of Allah upon you
And what He has revealed to you of the Book
And the Wisdom
And the admonishing therein.
Be Allah-conscious
And know that Allah has knowledge of all things.
And they have completed their waiting period,
Prevent them not from marrying their husbands,
If they mutually agree in a manner most noble.
This is the prescription for those,
Who have certainty of faith in Allah and the Last Day—
There is virtue, and purity in it for you.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower
And you are without knowledge.
They may nurse their babies for two whole years.
This (provision) is for those (mothers)
Who have the desire to complete the nursing;
And upon the father is mandatory
Her provision for food, clothes (and maintenance)
According to what is good and honorable.
Let there be no burden on a soul greater than it can bear,
Let no mother suffer because of her child,
And let no father suffer because of his child;
And upon the inheritors is a similar (responsibility).
Then, if the two of them, through mutual consultations,
Decide between themselves to wean their babies
Then there is no blame on them
And if you desire to have your babies wet-nursed,
There is no blame on you,
Provided you willingly give them what is their due,
In accordance with what is good and honorable.
And be conscious of Allah,
And know that Allah is the Seer of what you do!
They (the wives) should keep to themselves
For four months and ten days.
When they have completed their waiting period,
There is no blame on them
If they take steps for themselves (to get married)
In accordance with what is good and honorable.
Lo! Allah is aware of what you do!
To send a proposal for marriage to the widows
Or to keep it to yourself.
Allah knows that you will soon present it to them.
But do not make promises in secret,
Except to say something to them that is good
(and honorable).
And do not make a firm commitment of marriage
Until the prescribed term has been honored,
And know that indeed Allah knows
What is within your souls.
So, beware of Him!
And know that Allah is the Forgiver, the Forbearing.
If you divorce women
Before you have consummated the marriage
Or given them what is their due (mahr).
But give them a gift,
The rich according to his ability
And the poor according to his ability—
A gift that is good and honorable—
It is a responsibility upon people who do good.
Before you have consummated the marriage
But after the mahr (the gift to the bride) is fixed,
Then (you are obligated to pay) a half of what you fixed,
Unless she forgives it
Or it is forgiven by the person
In whose hand is the marriage contract.
And if you forgive, that is closer to piety,
Do not forget to bestow favors upon one another.
Indeed, Allah is the Seer of what you do.
Especially the middle prayer
And be steadfast, content with Allah.
Then (pray) standing up or riding.
And when you are safe,
Then remember Allah as you have (now) been taught,
And of which you did not know (earlier).
And leave behind spouses,
Leave a last will and testament for your spouses;
They are not to be turned out of their homes
And maintenance must be provided for them for a year.
But should they leave (on their own)
To do what is good and honorable for themselves,
Then, there is no blame on them.
Lo! Allah is the Mighty, the Wise!
On those who have certainty of faith
To provide maintenance for divorced women
According to what is best and honorable.
So that you reason.
Those who left their homes in the thousands,
Fearful of death?
Allah said to them: “Die!
Then He gave them life?”
Lo! Allah is indeed
The Disposer of Beneficence towards humankind,
But most people are not grateful.
And know that Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
Who will give a most beautiful loan to Allah?
Then Allah will increase it for him—
(And) increase it without limit!
Indeed Allah bestows and withholds,
And to Him you shall return.
What happened to the Israelite leaders after Moses?
When they said to their Prophet:
“Appoint for us a king,
So that we may fight in the way of Allah.”
He replied: “Is it possible
That fighting is prescribed for you,
But you will not fight?”
They said:
“Why would we not fight in the path of Allah,
When we and our children
Have been expelled from our homes?”
Thereafter, when fighting was prescribed for them,
They turned away except a few.
Lo! Allah knows the wrong-doers!
“Allah has indeed appointed Talut (Saul) as your king.”
They said: “How could he be our king
When we have a greater right to be king than he,
And he does not have the financial capability?”
He said: “Allah has preferred him over you
And has endowed him with greater knowledge
And a stronger body.
Lo! Allah bestows leadership upon who He pleases.
Indeed, Allah is the limitless Knower.”
“Verily, a Sign of his kingship is that
There will come to you the Ark (of the Covenant)
In which there is tranquility from your Lord,
And whatever was left by the family of Moses
And the family of Aaron,
(And it is) carried by the angels.
Indeed, in that is a Sign for you,
If you have certainty of faith.”
He said: “Allah will indeed test you by the stream.
Then, whoever drinks thereof is not with me,
And whoever does not taste thereof is indeed with me—
Except a sip with the palm of his hand.”
(Despite the warning), they drank from it,
Except a few of them.
Then, when they crossed it—
He and those who believed with him—
They said: “This day we do not have the strength
(to face) Jalut (Goliath) and his army.”
The more thoughtful among them
Who reckoned they will meet Allah, said:
“How many times has a small group
Overcome a much larger group
By the command of Allah?”
Indeed, Allah is with those who have patience.
They said:
“Our Lord! Shower us with increased patience,
And grant us firmness of step,
And help us against a people who deny the Truth.”
And David killed Jalut (Goliath),
And Allah granted him kingship,
And (endowed him with) wisdom and knowledge as He will.
And if Allah had not controlled humankind,
Some arrayed against the others,
There would be turmoil on earth.
However, Allah is the Lord of Grace for all the realms.
Which We recite for you in Truth.
And indeed, you are among the Messengers!
To some of whom
We granted more favors than the others.
Among them were some who spoke to Allah,
And some were raised up to high stations.
And We granted Jesus, son of Mary, the Signs,
And strengthened him with the Holy Spirit.
And if it was the Will of Allah,
They (who followed him)
Would not have fought with one another,
After there came down to them the clear Signs.
But they disagreed;
Some among them accepted belief and some rejected it.
And indeed, if it was the will of Allah,
They would not have fought;
But Allah does what He wills.
Spend of what sustenance We have bestowed upon you,
Before the Day comes,
When there is no bargain, no friendship,
And no intercession.
As for the disbelievers—
They are transgressors!
The Living, the Eternal;
No sleep overtakes Him by night or by day;
Whatever is in the heavens and in the earth is His;
Who is there who can intercede with Him—
Except by His permission?
He knows what is in between before and after;
And they shall comprehend
Not the least of His knowledge—
Except as He wills.
His throne extends over the heavens and the earth
And He tires not in guarding them.
He is the Most High, the most Sublime!
What is right stands manifest from what is wrong.
Then, whoever rejects the untruth,
And believes in Allah with certainty,
He has certainly grasped a firm support
That is indestructible.
Lo! Allah is the Beholder, the Knower.
Who have the conviction of faith;
He leads them from darkness to light.
Those who reject faith–
They are companions of the deceivers;
They lead them from light into darkness;
It is they who are the companions of Fire,
Therein they shall dwell forever.
The one who argued with Abraham about his Rabb
(Claiming) that Allah had bestowed upon him the dominion?
When Abraham said:
“My Lord is He who gives life and death”,
(The person) said: “I give life and death.”
Abraham said: “Allah is indeed the One
Who brings out the sun from the East
And makes it set in the West.”
The disbeliever was confounded.
Lo! Allah does not guide a people who transgress!
Whose roofs were in ruin.
He said: “How can Allah bring it to life
After it has been destroyed?”
Allah took his life (and he was dead) for a hundred years.
Then (Allah) resurrected him,
(And asked him): “How long did you stay (asleep)?”
He answered:
“I stayed (asleep) for a day or part of a day.”
(Allah) said: “But you stayed (asleep) a hundred years.
Look at your food and your drink,
Are they not spoiled?
And look at your donkey (its body is decomposed).
We will make you a Sign for all humankind.
Now look at the bones,
How we assemble them
And how we clothe them with flesh.”
When he had seen this, he cried out:
“I (now) understand
That Allah is the (owner of) Power over all things.”
“O my Rabb!
Show me how you give life to the dead.”
(Allah) said: “Do you not have certainty of faith?”
(Abraham) said:
“Yes, indeed! But I want my heart to be satisfied.”
(Allah) said: “In that case, bring me four birds,
And make well their acquaintance.
Then, place them each on a different hill and call them.
They will fly back to you hurriedly;
And ascertain that Allah is the Mighty, the Wise.”
Who spend their wealth in the way of Allah
Is like a grain;
From it sprout seven shoots,
Each shoot yielding a hundred grains.
Allah gives an increase as He wills.
Indeed, Allah is the all-embracing Knower.
And do not reproach (the receiver) about their charity,
Or (inflict) hurt,
For them there is reward from their Rabb,
There shall be no fear upon them nor sadness.
Followed by reproach and hurt.
Allah is Self Sufficient, the (Supreme) Forbearer.
Do not negate your charity through boasting and hurt,
Like a person who spends his wealth
To show off before people
But has no conviction of faith in Allah
And the Last Day.
His similitude is like that of a slippery rock
Upon which is dirt;
When heavy rain falls on it,
It washes out (the dirt)
And leaves the bare slippery rock—
They have no power over what they have earned;
Lo! Allah does not guide a people who reject the Truth!
Who spend their wealth
To seek the pleasure of Allah,
And to fortify their souls,
Is as if there is a garden high,
Upon which falls plenty of rain
So it gives double the fruit;
And if there is not sufficient rain,
Then there is a light shower.
Indeed, Allah is the Seer of what you do!
With date palms and grape vines
Underneath which flow streams,
In which there are all varieties of fruit for him,
And advanced age is upon him
And his children are too weak,
And there is a firestorm
And it consumes the garden?
Thus does Allah make manifest to you His Signs
So that you may reflect.
Set aside (by way of charity)
What is good from you earnings
And from what We bring forth for you from the earth.
And seek not to give away (in charity) anything tainted
That you would not accept yourself
Except with closed eyes.
And know that Allah is Self Sufficient, Worthy of Praise.
And commands you to (commit) abominations,
Whereas Allah invites you
Towards His forgiveness and His bounty.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, without limits.
And he who has received wisdom
Has indeed received a boundless gift.
But this is not remembered (comprehended)
Except by people endowed with intellect.
And whatever you allocate from your gifts,
Indeed Allah has full knowledge of it,
And as for the wrong doers,
They have no helpers.
There are blessings in it;
But if you hide it and distribute it to those in need,
It is better,
And He will cover up your sins.
Indeed, Allah is the Seer of what you do.
But it is Allah who gives guidance to whom He will.
What you spend from your wealth
Is for the benefit of your soul.
So, do not give charity except for
The countenance of Allah;
And what you spend of your wealth
Shall be returned to you,
And you shall not be wronged.
Who are completely immersed in the path of Allah,
And do not have the strength to travel
(To make a living) on earth.
The ignorant ones reckon
That they are rich because they do not ask.
You can recognize them
By (the light on) their foreheads.
They do not ask with sycophancy (false praise).
So, what you set aside from your wealth (for them),
Indeed, Allah is the Knower of it.
In secret and in the open,
For them is a reward from their Rabb;
There shall be no fear on them and they shall not grieve.
Except as one
Who has lost his senses by the touch of Satan.
That because they say:
“Indeed trade is not but similar to usury.
Lo!Allah has permitted trade but has forbidden usury.”
Whoever receives this admonition from his Lord
Shall abandon it except what is past,
As the (past) affairs are with Allah.
And one who reverts (and continues with usury)
Then, it is they who are companions of the Fire,
Therein they shall dwell for ever.
But He blesses charity.
Allah does not love every ungrateful sinner.
And perform righteous deeds,
And establish prayer,
And give charity,
For them their reward is from their Rabb;
No fear shall be upon them
And they shall not suffer.
Be conscious of Allah
And give up what remains of usury
If you have certainty of faith.
Then hear the declaration of war
From Allah and His Messenger!
But if you repent
Then your principle is back with you;
You shall not oppress
Nor shall you be oppressed.
Then give him relief until there is ease,
But if you forgive (the loan), it is even better,
If you but knew.
On which you shall return to Allah.
Then (on that Day),
Every soul shall be rewarded what it has earned
And no wrong shall be inflicted on them.
When you enter into a debt contract for a fixed term,
Document it.
Let a scribe document (the contract)
With impartiality between you.
And let the scribe not refuse to write
As Allah has taught him to write.
Let the debtor exercise his right to dictate
And let him be conscious of his Rabb (while he dictates)
So that there is no inaccuracy in the dictation.
And if the person who has the right (to dictate)
Is mentally deficient,
Or physically challenged, or unable to dictate,
Then let his attorney or his inheritor dictate correctly.
And take two men among you as witnesses,
And if two men are not present
Then with mutual concurrence,
A man and two women as witnesses,
So that if one forgets, the other reminds her.
Do not refuse to testify when you are asked (to testify)
Nor refuse to write (when you are asked to write)
Whether it is for a small or a large (contractual) term.
That for you is more just before Allah,
And more definitive as evidence,
And it minimizes your misunderstandings—
Unless you are exchanging goods
Wherein you are (physically) present.
In that case,
There is no blame on you if you do not document it.
Take witnesses while you trade,
And do not harass the scribe or the witness.
And if you do, then the wrong is on you.
And be aware of Allah, and Allah is teaching you.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower of all things.
Then take a security deposit and keep it with you;
And when (something is) entrusted to each other,
Let the trustee return the trust and fear Allah, his Rabb.
And do not hide what is witnessed.
Lo! Whoever hides (what he has witnessed)
Has filled his heart with falsehood.
Lo! Allah is the Knower of what you do!
And what is in the earth.
And whether you reveal what is in your souls
Or you hide it,
You will be taken to account before Allah.
Then, He forgives whom He will,
And punishes whom He will.
Indeed, Allah is the (owner of) Power over all things.
In what has been revealed to him by his Rabb,
And so do the believers.
All of them have the conviction of faith in Allah
And the Angels and the Books and the Messengers,
(Saying) “We do not differentiate
Between any one of the Messengers.”
And they say: “We hear and we obey;
Forgive us our Rabb and to You is our return.
Except what it can bear;
To it is due what it earns,
And upon it is due what it earns.
O our Rabb! Seize us not when we forget, or do wrong!
O our Rabb! Place not a burden upon us
Such as that which was placed upon those before us!
“O our Rabb!
Impose not a burden upon us beyond our strength to bear!
Pardon us!
Forgive us!
Have Mercy upon us!
You are our Protector!
And help us over a people who conceal the Truth!”
Surah 3. Surah Aal-e Imran
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Other than Him there is none worthy of worship,
The Living, the Eternal.
Confirming what was sent before you
And He has revealed the Torah and the Gospel
And (He has sent down) the Criterion
(for judging between right and wrong).
Lo! Those who hide the Signs of Allah,
Upon them is an intense punishment.
Indeed, Allah is the Mighty, the Lord of Retribution.
Nothing is hidden from Him on earth,
Or in the heavens.
Who shapes you in (your mothers’) wombs as He will;
There is none worthy of worship except Him,
The Mighty, the Wise.
There are Signs in it that are basic
And they form the foundation of the Book,
And there are some (Signs)
That are allegorical (and open to multiple explanations).
So, they whose hearts are deviant
Follow the allegories to stir up dissension,
And search for (unfounded) meanings
(to cause rancorous arguments).
No! No one but Allah knows the (hidden) meanings.
(On the other hand) those, whose knowledge is firm, say:
“We believe in these (Signs); they are all from our Rabb”.However, this is not comprehended
Except by the people of intellect.
“O our Rabb! Turn not our hearts (away)
After You have shown us guidance,
And bestow upon us Your Mercy!
Indeed, You are the Bestower!”
Verily, You will gather together all humankind
On a Day about which there is no doubt.
Lo! Allah does not compromise on His promise!
Their wealth and their children
Will not benefit them in the least in the presence of Allah,
And it is they who will be fuel for the Fire!
And those before them who gave the lie to Our Signs,
Allah seized them for their wrong doings.
Indeed, Allah is intense in His retribution.
That they shall soon be overwhelmed
And shall be driven towards the Fire.
What an awful destination it is!
When two opposing forces met,
One force fighting in the way of Allah,
The other of the disbelievers who saw (the believers)
As if they were doubled.
Lo! Allah grants His help to whom He will.
Indeed, in this is a lesson for people with inner vision.
For women and children,
And accumulated heaps of gold and silver,
And choice horses, and cattle, and cultivated land -
That is the wealth of this world.
Lo! More beautiful is a station in the presence of Allah!
For the Allah-conscious,
(are granted) Gardens of Bliss close to their Rabb,
Beneath which flow streams (of Divine grace).
They shall dwell therein for ever with companions pure,
And the supreme felicity of Allah’s acceptance.
Lo! Allah is the Seer of His servants!
“O our Rabb! We do indeed believe with conviction;
So, forgive our sins for us and save us from the Fire!”
And are steadfast on Truth,
And are contented (with Allah),
Those who spend (in the way of Allah),
And ask for forgiveness in the early hours of the morning.
That there is none worthy of worship but Him,
As do the angels,
And the people of knowledge
Who establish and persevere with justice;
There is none worthy of worship but Him,
The Mighty, the Wise.
Is surrender (to Divine Will);
And what differences arose among people of the Book
After they had received the knowledge
Were due to defiance from them.
Beware! Whoever gives the lie to the Signs of Allah,
Allah is quick in His reckoning!
“I have surrendered (my existence)
In the presence of Allah
And so have those who follow me”.
And ask of the people of the Book and the ignorant ones:
“Do you surrender (to Allah)?”
For, those who surrender find guidance.
But if they turn away,
Then upon you (is the responsibility)
Only to explain (the message).
Lo! Allah is the Seer of His servants!
And slay the Prophets in gross violation of justice,
And slay the people who command justice,
(For such) give them the tidings
Of a punishment most painful.
Who have broken their ties with their own deeds
(lost control of what they are doing)
In this world and in the hereafter,
And there shall be no helpers for them.
Those from among the people of the Book
Who are invited to the Book of Allah
So as to settle (the disputes) between them?
Then a group among them turns away
Asking to be excused.
“The Fire shall not touch us
Except for a period limited.
They are deceived in their beliefs
By their own inventions.”
When We gather them all together on a Day
About which there is no doubt,
And every soul shall be paid what it has earned
And they shall not suffer injustice?
You delegate authority to whom You will,
And take it away from whom You will.
You bestow honor upon whom You will,
And take it away from whom You will.
All that is good is in Your hands. Verily,
You are the (Owner of) Power over all affairs.”
And You draw out the day from the night.
You bring forth the living from the dead,
And You bring forth the dead from the living.
And You grant sustenance without limit
To whom You will.”
Do not choose the disbelievers
As your protectors
In preference to those who believe.
And whoever does this,
Has broken his relationship with Allah
Unless (you seek a treaty with)
The God-fearing among them for defense.
And Allah is warning you about Himself.
And to Allah is the (final) return.
What is in your bosoms or reveal it,
Allah knows it.
And He knows what is in the heavens
And what is on earth.
Lo! Allah is the (Owner of) Power over all things”
The good deeds it has performed
As well as the evil deeds it has performed
And will wish to put a great distance
Between itself and its (evil deeds).
Lo! Allah is warning you about Himself.
Indeed, Allah is the Most Forbearing towards His servants.
Allah will love you and forgive your wrongs.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.”
Then if they turn away,
Lo! Allah does not love the rejecters.
And the children of Abraham and the children of Imran
Over all the people.
Indeed, Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
“O my Rabb! I have consecrated
what is in my womb to You, with no pre-conditions.
So, accept (this offering) from me.
Indeed, You are the Hearer, the Knower.”
“O my Rabb! I have given birth to a daughter.
Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of whoever is born,
And a son is not like a daughter.
I have named her Mariam (Mary),
And I have placed her and her offspring
Under Your protection from Satan, the accursed.”
Accepted (her supplication) with exalted Grace,
And raised her up with the most noble upbringing,
And entrusted her to the care of Zachariah.
Whenever Zachariah entered her cloister,
He found her with (Divine) sustenance
(lit: there came into being Divine sustenance for her).
He said: “O Mary! Where does this come from for you?”
She said: “This is from Allah.
Lo! Allah grants sustenance to whom He will without limit.”
Zachariah offered a prayer to his Rabb:
“O my Rabb! Grant me from You, children of purity.
Indeed, You listen to all supplications.”
The Angels announced:
“Allah sends you the glad tidings of Yahya (John),
(Who will) confirm the Word of Allah,
A leader in full command of his own soul,
A Prophet from among the righteous.”
“O my Rabb! How could I have a son
When I have attained an old age and my wife is barren?”
Said (the Angel):
“That is how Allah does what He will.”
Said (the Angel):
“Your Sign is that you shall not speak to anyone
For three days except by sign language
And you shall remember your Rabb limitless times
And glorify Him by evening and by morning.”
“O Mary! Indeed Allah has chosen you
And purified you
And honored you over the women of all the worlds.”
Prostrate yourself before Him,
And bow down (before Him) with those who bow down.”
Which We have brought down to you (O Prophet)
As revelation (from Allah).
And you were not with them when they were writing down
As to who among them would bring up Mary.
And you were not with them
When they argued among themselves.
“O Mary! Behold! Allah sends you
The glad tidings of a Word from Him.
His name shall be Isa Maseeh
(Jesus the Messiah), son of Mary,
Illuminated (by Prophetic Light) in this world
And in the hereafter
And among those who are close (to Me).
And as an adult
And he will be among the righteous.”
While no man has touched me?”
Said (the Angels): “This is how Allah creates as He will.
When He decrees an action, He says not except: Be!
And it was!”
And the Torah and the Gospel.
(Declaring)“I have indeed come to you
With Signs from my Rabb,
I will mold clay in the shape of a bird
And I will blow into it
And it will become a bird (it will come alive)
By the command of Allah.
And I will give sight to one born blind and heal the leper
And give life to the dead by the command of Allah.
And I will reveal to you what you eat
And what you hoard in your homes.
Indeed, in this is a Sign for you
If you have certainty of faith.”
To confirm what is with you from the Torah
And permit some of what has been forbidden to you;
And I have come to you with Signs from your Rabb.
Therefore, be Allah-conscious and follow me.”
Therefore worship (and serve) Him;
This is the right path.”
That there was disbelief among them,
He said: “Who will be my helpers in the path of Allah?”
The disciples said:
“We are the helpers in the path of Allah.
We believe in Allah with certainty
And we bear witness
That we are among those who surrender (our will to Allah).
We have believed in what You have revealed
And we follow the Messenger.
Therefore, write us down among those who bear witness.”
Lo! Allah is the best of planners!
“O Jesus! I will take your life and raise you up towards Me
And purify you from the unbelievers
And grant those who follow you a higher station
Over the unbelievers till the Judgment Day.
Then, to Me you shall return,
And I shall judge between you in what you disagree.”
I shall punish with a severe punishment
In this world and in the hereafter
And they shall have none to help them.
And perform righteous deeds,
Their recompense shall be honored.
Indeed, Allah does not love the transgressors.
And it is an admonition from the Most Wise.
Is like that of Adam.
I created him from the earth and said:
“Be!” And he was!
Therefore, be not among those who have doubts.
Even after the knowledge has come down to you:
“Come, let us invite our children and your children,
Our women and your women and ourselves and yourselves,
And invoke the repudiation of Allah upon those who lie.”
There is no deity but Allah, and indeed Allah is He
Who is the Mighty, the Wise.
Then verily, Allah is the Knower of those
Who cause division (within one’s soul and in the society).
Come towards a (common) position between us and you
That there is none worthy of worship except Allah,
And we do not associate anyone with Him,
And we take not each other as our Lords except Allah.”
Even so, if they turn away, then tell them:
“We bear witness that we are among those
Who surrender (their own will to Allah).”
Why do you argue about Abraham
When the Torah and the Gospel were revealed only after him?
Are you devoid of common sense?
Who argued among yourselves
About what you had knowledge of.
Then, why do you argue
About what you have no knowledge of?
Lo! Allah is He
Who knows and you are without knowledge.
But he was a Haneef
(endowed with inner knowledge of the Truth),
One who had surrendered himself to Allah,
And he was not one to associate (partners with Allah).
Who followed Abraham and this Prophet
And those who have certainty of faith.
Lo! Allah is the protector of those
Who have certainty of faith.
That would love to see you lose your way.
They do not mislead anyone but themselves
And they perceive it not.
Why do you deny the Signs of Allah
When you yourselves are witness (to the Truth)?
Why do you mix the Truth with falsehood
And conceal the Truth
Even though you are in the know?
“Believe (provisionally)
In what is revealed to the believers
At the beginning of the day
But reject it at the end (reject it ultimately).”
(They say this) so that they (the believers)
Revert (to unbelief).
(In matters of faith) in anyone
Except one who follows your faith.
Say: “Indeed, (true) guidance is guidance from Allah
Such as that given to you.”
If they argue about your Rabb,
Say: “Indeed, all blessings are within the power of Allah;
He bestows them on whom He will.”
Lo! Allah is the Knower, Infinite (in His knowledge).
Lo! Allah is the Owner of Beneficence, Supreme!
Who will return to you a trust even if it be a huge one.
And among them are some
Who will not return a trust of even one dinar
Unless you pressure them.
It is because they say:
“There is no obligation upon us to be open and fair
With those who are not of us.”
Lo! They utter a lie against Allah and they know it.
Then indeed (know that) Allah loves those
Who are conscious of Him.
And their oaths for a paltry sum,
For them will be no portion in the hereafter.
Allah will not speak to them,
Will not look at them on the Judgment Day,
And will not purify them.
Upon them will be a painful punishment.
That twists its tongue while (reciting) the Book,
So that you reckon
(What they are reciting) is from the Book
But it is not from the Book.
And they say it is from Allah when it is not from Allah.
They ascribe a lie to Allah and they know it.
Who is granted the Book,
The Wisdom and the Prophecy, tells people:
“Worship me rather than worship Allah.”
Instead (he should say):
“Be among those who devote themselves
To know Allah and serve Him
In accordance with what you teach and what you recite.”
To take the angels and the prophets as your Rabb.
Would he command unbelief
After you have surrendered (yourselves to Allah)?
“By the Book and the Wisdom that I give you,
There will come to you a Messenger,
Confirming what is with you;
You must believe in him and be his helpers.”
(Allah) said: “Do you make a promise?
And do you accept My promise with it?”
They said: “We promise!”
He said: “Then, be witness (to this covenant)
And I am with you among the witnesses.”
They are the ones who are rebellious.
Different from that of Allah
While all that is in the heavens and the earth
Surrender to Him, willingly or unwillingly,
And to Him is their return?
And in what has been revealed to us
And what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael
And Isaac and Jacob and (their) children,
And what was revealed to Moses, and Jesus,
And the Prophets from their Rabb.
No differentiation do we make between any of them,
And we are among those
Who have surrendered (themselves to Allah).”
Besides surrender (to Allah),
It will never be accepted of him
And he will be among the lost ones in the hereafter.
Who have rejected the Truth
After taking an oath of surrender
And were witness that the Messenger was true
And there came to them clear Signs?
Indeed, Allah does not guide a people who transgress.
The repudiation of Allah upon them
And of the angels and of all humankind.
There shall be no reduction in their punishment,
Nor shall they have any respite.
And seek reconciliation;
In that case,
Lo! Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
After (seeing the light of) belief,
And then moved (inexorably) deeper into darkness,
Their repentance will never be accepted,
And they are the ones who have lost their way.
And die in a state of unbelief,
No ransom will be accepted from them
Even if they offer all the gold in the world.
They are the ones
Upon whom will be a painful punishment
and they will have no helpers.
Until you set aside in charity from what you love.
And whatever you set aside in charity,
Verily, Allah is aware of it.
Except what Israel forbid for itself
Before the revelation of the Torah.
Say: “Bring the Torah and read it if you are truthful.”
It is they who are the transgressors.
Therefore, follow the (spiritual) community
Of Abraham the Haneef
(Who was disposed towards the Truth),
And be not among those
Who associate partners with Allah.”
Is in Mecca
(Radiating) blessings and guidance for all the worlds.
And whoever enters it is in a refuge.
And it is (the right) of Allah upon humankind
That whoever has the means to do so in His way
Visits the Sanctuary for Hajj (pilgrimage).
And whoever denies it,
Then (let him know that)
Allah is indeed not in need of anything in all the worlds.
Why do you reject the Signs of Allah?
Indeed, Allah is witness to what you do.”
Why do you prevent (people) from the path of Allah?
You pursue the faithful to confuse them
While you are (yourselves) witnesses (to the Truth).
Lo! Allah is not unaware of what you do.”
If you follow some among the people of the Book,
They will make you revert to unbelief
After you have taken the oath of belief.
While the Signs from Allah are recited to you
And the Messenger is with you?
Indeed, whoever holds fast to Allah will receive guidance
Towards the right path.
Be aware of Allah as it is His right to be aware
(Fear Allah as it is His right to be feared)
And die not except as those
Who have surrendered (to Allah).
And be not divided.
Remember the blessings that Allah has bestowed on you.
When you were enemies (of each other),
He placed love in your hearts
So that with His blessings
You became brothers (and sisters);
When you stood at the edge of the precipice of the Fire,
He pulled you back from it.
That is how Allah makes His Signs clear
To you so that you are guided.
A (spiritual) community from among you
Inviting (humankind) to what is good,
Directing it to what is noble
And guarding (people) from what is forbidden.
Lo! Such are the ones who attain felicity!
And were divided
Even after clear Signs were rehearsed to them.
And it is they upon whom is a great punishment.
whose existence (faces) will be lit up with (Divine) Light
And some whose existence will have no (Divine) light
(some faces will be lit up and some faces will be in darkness);
Then those whose existence (faces)
Will have no (Divine) Light will be asked:
“Did you reject the Truth after you had taken the oath of belief?
Then, taste the punishment for what you used to deny.”
Will be surrounded with Divine Mercy;
Therein they shall dwell forever.
That we recite for you in Truth.
And Allah has no desire to inflict unjust punishment
Upon the worlds.
Belongs to Allah
And to Allah return all commands.
Brought forth for humankind,
Inviting them towards what is most noble,
Directing them away from what is forbidden
And believing with certainty in Allah.
And if the people of the Book had believed,
It would have been better for them.
Among them are some who believe with conviction
But most of them are rebellious.
And if you confront them they will turn their backs on you.
Then, they will receive no help.
Except (when they receive) the rope (support) of Allah
And the rope (protection) of people.
They will be scattered by the wrath of Allah
And wandering shall be forced upon them.
This is because they rejected the Signs of Allah
And slaughtered the Prophets in violation of justice.
They were rebellious and they exceeded the bounds.
There is among them a spiritual group
That is well grounded (in faith).
They recite the Signs of Allah by night
And prostrate themselves (in prayer).
And in the Last Day
And they command what is noble
And eschew what is forbidden
And are diligent in doing good deeds.
Indeed, they are among the righteous.
They shall never be glossed over.
Lo! Allah knows those who are conscious of the Divine.
Of not the least benefit will be their wealth and their children
(When they stand) before Allah.
Indeed, they are companions of the Fire,
Therein they shall dwell forever.
On the life of this world
Is as if there is a frosty wind
That strikes the crops of a people who are oppressive
And destroys it.
No! Allah did them no wrong
But they wronged their own souls.
Take not as your confidants other than your own.
They (who have no faith) tire not in wishing you ill.
They love to see you in difficulties
And their enmity has been confirmed by what they say.
And what they hide in their hearts is even worse.
Lo! We have made manifest for you the Signs
So that you may reason.
But they love you not
(Even though) you believe in all the Books.
When they meet you they say: We believe!
But when they are alone
They bite their fingers in their rage
(they cannot control their anger).
Say: You perish with your anger!
Lo! Allah knows the very essence of hearts!
When you encounter a difficulty, it makes them happy.
If you are patient and are Allah-conscious,
Their scheming will do you no harm.
Indeed, Allah encapsulates (surrounds all around)
What they do.
In the early hours of the morning
To establish defensive positions for the believers.
Lo! Allah is the Hearer, the Knower!
Were about to get disheartened,
Allah reinforced them.
So, let those who have certainty of faith
Place their trust in Allah.
When you were only a few.
Therefore, be Allah-conscious so that you are thankful.
“Is it not sufficient for you
That your Rabb is helping you
With three thousand angels arrayed (in rows)?”
And they (the enemy) descend on you suddenly,
Your Rabb will help you
With five thousand angels well prepared.
Except to give you the good news
And to set your hearts at rest.
Lo! There is no help except from Allah,
The Mighty, the Wise.
From among the disbelievers,
Or dishonor them,
So that they turn around frustrated.
Whether they are forgiven
Or punished because they are transgressors.
Whatever is in the heavens and on earth.
He forgives whom He will and punishes whom He will.
Lo! Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful!
Do not consume usury
Doubling and redoubling (the principal).
And be Allah-conscious
So that you may attain felicity.
That is prepared for those who reject the Truth.
So that you may receive Divine Grace.
And towards the Garden
Whose extent is the heavens and the earth
And is prepared for those who are Allah-conscious.
Whether they have plenty or face scarcity,
Who control their anger and forgive their fellow human beings -
Lo! Allah loves those who do beautiful deeds.
Or have wronged their own souls
Call on Allah and ask for His forgiveness for their wrongs-
And who can forgive sins except Allah?
And those who do not insist on (repeating)
What they have done (wrong) knowingly.
And forgiveness from their Rabb
And Gardens beneath which flow streams (of Divine grace),
Therein they shall dwell forever.
What a beautiful recompense
For those who perform (good deeds)!
That have transpired before you.
So, travel through the earth
And observe what was the fate of those
Who gave the lie (to the Truth).
And guidance and exhortation
For those who have certainty of faith.
And you will triumph if you have certainty of faith.
Then a similar hurt
Has certainly reached the (opposing) group,
And we rotate these days
(the days of fortune and adversity)
Among humankind
So that Allah sorts out those
Who have certainty of faith
And anoint some of them as martyrs.
Lo! Allah does not love the transgressors!
And doom the unbelievers.
While Allah has not determined who among you struggle
And who among you endure?
So now indeed you have seen it and you are seeing it.
Many are the Messengers
Who have passed away before him.
If then he dies or is killed, will you turn on your heels?
And whoever turns on his heels
Will not cause the least harm to Allah.
Indeed, soon will Allah reward those who are grateful.
Except by the command of Allah -
It is decreed and written.
And whoever desires a reward in this world,
We shall give him (a portion) of it.
And whoever desires a reward in the hereafter,
We shall give him (a portion) of it.
And soon shall We reward those who are grateful.
Who have fought alongside the Prophets.
They did not let up when faced with difficulties
In the way of Allah,
They showed no weakness, and they did not give up.
Lo! Allah loves those who persevere!
Except these words:
“Our Rabb! Forgive our sins and the excesses in our deeds
And steady our footsteps
And help us against a people who reject the Truth.”
And the excellent blessings of the hereafter.
Lo! Allah loves those who perform excellent deeds
(Allah loves those who worship and serve
as if they witness Him).
If you follow those who reject the Truth,
They will turn you on your heels.
Then, you will be among those who are lost.
And He is the best of Helpers.
Into the hearts of the disbelievers
Because they associate deities with Allah
Without receiving any authority for it
(any proof for their position).
And their abode is the Fire.
Evil is the destination of the oppressors
(those who oppress their own souls).
Allah made His promise to you come true
While you were engaged in fighting them by His command,
Until you wavered and disagreed among yourselves
About what needed to be done,
And you disobeyed after We showed you what you loved.
Some among you desired this world
And some desired the hereafter.
Then, We made you flee from them so as to test you.
And verily, We forgave you (even so).
Indeed, Allah is the disposer of Grace
On those who have certainty of faith.
And the Messenger called you from behind (to return),
He gave you grief (as a requital) for (the Messenger’s) grief,
So that you learn not to feel sorry for what you had lost,
Or the difficulty you faced.
Lo! Allah is aware of what you do!
Allah sent down a restful slumber over a party among you
While another party was concerned for their lives.
They had unjustifiable doubts about Allah
Because of their ignorance.
They said: “Do we have control over any action?”
Say: “The outcome of all actions is with Allah.”
They conceal within themselves
What they do not reveal to you.
They said: “Indeed, if we had (power) over any action,
We would not have been slaughtered here.”
Say: “Even if you were in your homes,
Those whose destiny it was to get killed
Would have sallied forth to their (appointed) places of death.
Lo! Allah tests you for what is in your breasts
And purifies what is in your hearts.
Lo! Allah knows the very essence of breasts (hearts)!”
When the two armies met face to face,
Satan misled them
Because of some of what they had earned.
And behold! Allah forgave them (even so).
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Forbearing.
Do not be like the disbelievers.
They say about their brothers
Who go forth on earth (to make a living)
Or on defensive expeditions:
“If they had stayed (home) with us
They would not have died or been killed.”
That is how Allah creates a wistful longing in their hearts.
Indeed, to Allah belongs life and death,
And indeed Allah is the Seer of all that you do.
Of a certainty
(You have) forgiveness from Allah, and His Grace.
This is far better than what you hoard.
Indeed towards Allah will you be gathered together.
That you (O Muhammed) have a soft heart for them.
Indeed, if you were unforgiving and hard hearted
They would have been scattered around you.
Therefore, forgive them, pray for their forgiveness,
And offer them counsel for their actions,
And when you have made up your mind
Then trust in Allah.
Indeed, Allah loves those who have trust in Him.
And if He abandons you then who can help you after that?
Therefore, those who have certainty of faith
Have trust in Allah.
And whoever conceals something shall bring with him
What he had concealed
On the Judgment Day.
Then shall every soul receive full recompense
For what it has earned
And no excess shall be inflicted on it.
Like the one who has returned with the displeasure of Allah
And whose abode is the Fire?
And what an awful place it is!
In the presence of Allah (some closer to Him than others).
Lo! Allah is the Seer of what they do!
For those who have the conviction of faith
That a Messenger has been sent to them
From among themselves,
Reciting the Signs for them,
And purifying them,
And teaching them the Book and the Wisdom.
Verily, they were in obvious error aforetime
(before the coming of the Messenger).
Although you have inflicted twice as much hardship on them,
You ask: “Where did this come from?”
Say: “It came from your own souls.”
Indeed, Allah is the (Owner of) Power over all things.
When the two armies met
Was by command of Allah,
So that He might sort out those
Who had certainty of faith.
Who were hypocrites.
And when they were told to fight in the way of Allah
Or defend themselves,
They said: “If we knew how to fight
We would certainly have fought alongside you.”
They were closer that day to denying the Truth
Than to accepting the Truth.
They do not say with their mouths
What was in their hearts.
Lo! Allah is aware of what they hide!
But say about their brothers:
“If they had listened to us,
they would not have been killed.”
Say: “Remove (the specter of) death
From your souls if you are truthful!”
Who have been killed in the way of Allah
Among the dead
But they are alive with their Rabb
And they receive their sustenance (from His presence).
Through His Grace,
And they rejoice for those
who are behind them and have not yet joined them.
There shall be no fear upon them nor shall they grieve.
And His munificence,
And (the knowledge) that Allah does not overlook
The reward for those who have certainty of faith.
After they received a wound,
(And) those who performed good deeds
And were Allah-conscious,
(There is a) great reward.
“Indeed, a horde has gathered (men and material)
Against you, so be fearful of them”,
It reinforced their faith and they said:
“Sufficient is Allah (as our Trustee)
And how sublime is our Trustee!”
And His munificence;
No harm did they receive
And they followed the pleasure of Allah.
Lo! Allah is the Owner of Bounties supreme!
Along with his friends;
So, do not fear them but fear Me
If you have certainty of faith.
Cause you grief.
Certainly, they cannot harm Allah.
It is the will of Allah
Not to give them any share in the hereafter
And upon them is a great punishment.
Cannot harm Allah
And upon them is a painful punishment.
That the respite We give them is good for them.
Indeed, the respite is so that they increase their sins
And upon them (is) a disgraceful punishment.
In their present state
Until He sorts out the impure from the pure.
And Allah is not (disposed) to give you knowledge
That is beyond perception.
But Allah selects whom He will from among His Messengers.
Therefore, have certainty of faith
In Allah and His Messenger.
And if you believe and are Allah-conscious,
Then you will have a great reward.
That it is good for them to be stingy
With what has come down to them by the grace of Allah.
On the contrary, it is harmful to them.
What they are stingy about (and hoard)
Will become shackles around their necks
On the Judgment Day.
To Allah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth.
Lo! Allah is aware of what you do!
“Surely, Allah is needy and we are wealthy.”
Yes indeed! We will record what they say,
And how they killed the Prophets in violation of justice,
And We will say to them:
“Taste ye the burning punishment!”
With your own hands,
And Allah is not in the least oppressive to His servants.
“Verily, Allah has made a covenant with us
That we should not believe in any Messenger
Until he brings to us a sacrifice that is devoured by fire.”
Say: “When came to you Messengers before me
Wth clear Signs
And with what you are asking for,
Why did you kill them, if you are truthful?
Know that they did indeed reject
The Messengers before you
Who came with clear Signs
And Ancient Scriptures and the Book reflecting Light.
And it is not until the Judgment Day
That you shall reap the full recompense (for your deeds).
Then, whoever is removed far from the Fire
And enters the Garden has indeed triumphed.
Lo! The life of this world
Is nothing but a means for egotism!
And you shall hear plenty of hurtful (comments)
From those who received the Book before you
And from those who associate gods with God.
And if you are patient and remain Allah-conscious,
Then those are indeed resolute acts.
From those who received the Book
(With a command to) recite it for humankind
And not conceal it.
But they threw it behind their backs
And traded it for a small price.
How appalling was their trade!
In what they have connived
And love to be praised for what they have not done
Can be considered exempt from punishment.
Indeed, theirs is a painful punishment.
The sovereignty of the heavens and the earth.
Lo! Allah is the (Owner of) Power over all things!
And the contrast between night and day
Are Signs for those endowed with intellect.
Standing and sitting and lying down,
And ponder over the creation of the heavens
And the earth (saying):
“O our Rabb! You have not created this in vain!
Glorified are You! Save us then from the Fire!”
Whoever you have hurled into the Fire.
Indeed, the transgressors have no helpers.”
The voice of one inviting us towards faith:
“Believe in your Rabb!”
And so we have believed.
Our Rabb!
Forgive us for our sins and cover up our shortcomings
And make us die with the righteous ones.”
Through your Messengers
And make us not be ashamed on the Judgment Day.
Indeed, You do not compromise on Your promise.”
(And responded):
“Behold! I do not overlook the deeds of anyone
Whether it is a man or a woman;
(You are) one of the other.
So, for those who migrated
And were expelled from their homes
And who were tortured in My way
And fought and were killed,
I will certainty remove from them
(The blight of) their errors
And admit them to the Gardens
Beneath which flow streams (of Divine grace).
This is the reward from Allah.
Lo! with Him are the most beautiful rewards!
Deceive you.
Then their abode is Hell.
What an awful destination it is!
For those who are aware of their Rabb,
There are Gardens
Beneath which flow streams (of Divine grace),
A reception from Allah.
And that which is from Allah is best for the righteous.
There are those who have certainty of faith in Allah
And what has been revealed to you
And what was revealed to them,
Who fear Allah
And do not sell the Signs of Allah for a paltry sum -
It is they who have their recompense from their Rabb.
Indeed, Allah is swift in His reckoning.
Be patient, and enjoin steadfastness,
And reinforce each other (with patience and steadfastness),
And be conscious of Allah so that you attain felicity.
Surah 4. Surah al Nisa’a
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
- O humankind!
- And return to the orphans what is due to them,
- And if you fear that you cannot do justice to the orphans,
- And give the women their marriage gift cheerfully.
- And do not give their wealth to the mentally challenged (weak of mind)
- And provide training to the orphans until they attain marriageable age
- For the men is a share from what the parents and the relatives leave behind,
- And if at the time of distribution
- And let them fear as they would fear
- Lo! Those who eat up the wealth of orphans unjustly,
- Allah commands you regarding your last will and testament for your children:
- For you a half from what your wives leave behind if they do not have children
- These are the limits set by Allah.
- And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger and violates His limits
- And for those of your women who are found guilty of immorality,
- And if two men from among you are found guilty of immorality,
- Indeed! Repentance before Allah is not except for those who err from ignorance,
- Repentance is not for those who persist in wrong doing until one faces death
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- And if you have made a decision to change (divorce) a spouse for another (marry another),
- And how can you take it back when you have had marital relations with each other
- And do not marry women whom your fathers have married except what is past.
- Prohibited to you are your mothers, and your daughters, and your sisters,
- (Forbidden) are married women
- And whoever among you does not have the ability to marry free believing women,
- Allah desires to make it all clear to you
- And Allah desires to turn towards you
- Allah desires to lighten the burden on you, for humankind was created weak.
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- And whoever does this maliciously and unjustly,
- If you avoid the great sins that have been forbidden,
- Do not covet the honors that We bestow on some over the others–
- And We have prescribed inheritors for everything
- Men are the protectors of women because of the grace (bounties)
- And if you fear a split between them
- Worship (and serve) Allah and do not associate partners with Him;
- (And) those who are stingy and encourage people to be stingy
- And for those who spend their wealth to show off among people
- What would they lose if they had believed in Allah and the Last Day
- Indeed, Allah does not commit excess as much as an atom’s worth;
- Then, what will it be like when We call a witness from each of the communities
- That Day those who disbelieve (in Allah) and disobey the Messenger
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- Have you not seen those who received a portion of the Book
- Lo! Allah has full knowledge of your enemies
- Some among the Jews change the Word from its place
- O you who have received the Book!
- Lo! Allah does not forgive associating a partner with Him
- Have you not observed those who claim they are pure?
- Observe how they ascribe a lie to Allah, and this is sufficient as an obvious sin.
- Have you not seen those who have received a portion of the Book?
- Upon them is denunciation from Allah
- Do they have a share in the Dominion (wealth and power)?
- Do they envy people for what Allah has given them from His bounty?
- Among them were some who had certainty of faith
- Indeed, those who cover up Our Signs,
- And those who believe and perform righteous deeds,
- Verily, Allah commands you that if you have a trust, return it to its owner;
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- Have you not observed those who proclaim loudly
- And when it is said to them:
- Then, when the punishment reaches them
- These are the people – Allah knows what is in their hearts.
- Lo! We did not send any Messenger except to be followed as commanded by Allah.
- So, by your Rabb!
- And if we had ordered them:
- In that event We would certainly bestow on them from Our Presence a great reward.
- And We would indeed guide them to the straight path.
- Lo! Those who obey Allah and the Messenger,
- That is the bounty from Allah and sufficient is He as the Knower.
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- And indeed, among you is one who will drag his feet,
- And if the bounty of Allah reaches you,
- So, let those who exchange the life of this world for the hereafter fight in the cause of Allah.
- And will you not fight in the way of Allah
- Those who have certainty of faith fight in the path of Allah;
- Did you not see to whom it was said:
- Death shall reach you wherever you are, even if you are in reinforced fortresses.
- Whatever good happens to you (O humankind!) is from Allah;
- Whoever obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allah.
- And they say: “We obey.”
- Then, do they not reflect on the Quran?
- When there comes to their attention any activity
- So, fight in the path of Allah.
- Whoever intervenes with a gracious intervention,
- When you are greeted,
- Allah is He, there is no god but He.
- So, what (has happened) to you regarding the hypocrites
- They would love to see you disbelieve as they disbelieve
- However, as for those who belong to a community (people) that has a treaty with you
- Now you will find some people who wish to stay at peace with you
- And it is not (permissible) for a believer to kill a believer except through error.
- And whoever kills a believer willingly, his recompense is Hell,
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- Not equal are those who stay at home and the believers
- (Spiritual) stations are from Him; so is forgiveness and mercy.
- Indeed, when the angels take the lives of those who oppress their own souls,
- Except those who are powerless–
- Then, for such as these, there is hope for forgiveness from Allah.
- And whoever migrates in the path of Allah
- And when you travel through the earth,
- And when you are with them (O Muhammed),
- When you have completed your prayer,
- And do not be disheartened while pursuing the host (of oppressors).
- Lo! We have sent down upon you the Book with the Truth
- And ask for forgiveness from Allah. Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, Most Merciful.
- And do not argue with those who deceive their own Selves.
- They are secretive with people but they cannot hide from Allah;
- Yes indeed, these are the people for whom you pleaded during the life of this world.
- And whoever does a wrongful act or commits excess on his own soul
- And whoever commits a sin, commits it upon one’s own soul.
- And whoever commits a wrong or a sin,
- And were it not for the blessings of Allah upon you and His mercy,
- There is no goodness in a great many of their plans,
- And as for him who opposes the Messenger after he has received true guidance,
- Indeed, Allah does not forgive associating partners with Him,
- They do not call upon anyone except female (gods).
- Allah condemned him and he (Satan) said: “I will certainly claim a decreed share of your servants.
- Verily, I will incite them and entice them and command them,
- He (Satan) promises them and he gives them hope
- These are the people whose abode is Hell
- Those who have certainty of faith
- (Recompense is) not according to your wishes
- And whoever performs righteous deeds, man or woman,
- And whose faith is superior to that of one who has surrendered his existence to Allah
- Lo! To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth
- And they ask you about women.
- And if a woman fears abuse from her husband or neglect,
- And you will not be able to do justice between women even if you ardently so desire.
- And should they separate,
- And to Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is on earth.
- Lo! To Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is on earth
- If He wills it, He will destroy you, O humankind!
- Whoever asks for a reward in this life
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- O you who have certainty of faith!
- Those who believe, then disbelieve, then believe (again), then reject it,
- Give the tidings to the hypocrites
- Those who take the disbelievers as their protectors instead of the believers -
- Verily, it has been revealed to you in the Book
- (Regarding) those who wait for your return (from a campaign):
- Lo! The hypocrites seek to deceive Allah
- They are torn in between, neither with these nor with those.
- O you who believe with certainty!
- Lo! The hypocrites shall occupy the lowest station in the Fire
- Except such as those who repent and seek to make amends
- What will Allah do with your punishment
- Allah does not like an open conversation about evil except about one who has been oppressed.
- Whether you reveal a good (deed) or hide it or forgive a wrong,
- Indeed, those who do not believe in Allah and His messengers
- They are in truth disbelievers,
- Those who have certainty of faith in Allah and the Messengers
- The people of the Book ask you to bring down a book for them from the heavens.
- And We raised Mount Sinai high above them to take a covenant from them.
- And because they broke their covenant and rejected the Signs of Allah
- And because of their unbelief and their utterance and gross insinuations against Mary.
- And their boast: “We did indeed kill the Messenger of Allah, Jesus the Messiah, son of Mary”;
- No! Allah raised him up unto Himself.
- And there is none from the people of the Book
- Because of the excesses of the Jews
- And they engaged in usury even though it was forbidden to them
- However, those among them who are sound of knowledge,
- Indeed, We have revealed (the Book) to you,
- And (We sent) Messengers about whom we have told you earlier,
- Messengers who gave the glad tidings and who gave warnings
- Lo! Allah bears witness, so do the Angels that what is revealed to you is from His knowledge;
- Indeed, those who hide the Truth and prevent (humankind) from the path of Allah
- Indeed, for those who cover up the Truth and transgress -
- But (they will follow) the process leading to Hell,
- O humankind! Verily, there has come to you a Messenger with the Truth from your Sustainer.
- O people of the Book!
- The Messiah is not in the least disinclined to the service of Allah,
- Then, those who have certainty of faith and engage in righteous action
- O humankind! Verily, there has come to you an illuminated Proof from your Rabb
- Then, those who have the conviction of belief in Allah
- They ask you for a pronouncement.
Notes on Ayah 34: The Quranic word “daraba” has a wide variety of meanings: to bring out (in discourse), to put forth (in logic), to extract (in mathematics), to travel (in geography), to draw (in sociology), to beat or strike (in common usage). Whereas most English translations have rendered “daraba” in this Ayah as “beat”, we have translated it as “bring out”, as it is consistent with the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): “Never beat Allah’s handmaidens (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Ahmed Ibn Hanbal, in a chain of transmission leading to Umm Kulthum (R), quoted by Muhammed Asad)”.Be aware of your Rabb!
Who created you from a single soul,
And created from it its mate,
And from the two of them spread out countless men and women.
Be aware of Him
In whose Name you ask (your mutual rights and responsibilities)
And (be aware of) the wombs (reminding you of your common origin).
Lo! Allah is watchful over you!
And do not exchange what is impure with what is pure
And do not eat up their wealth along with yours;
That is indeed a great crime.
Then marry the women who are good for you,
Two or three or four.
But if you fear that you cannot do justice with them,
Then only one or a captive (of war) under your protection.
This is preferable to doing injustice.
But if they willingly forego some of it for you,
Then use it as a pleasant, delightful (gift).
Over whom you have responsibility
But feed and clothe them from it
And speak to them the most kind words.
And if you find sound competence in them
Then return to them their wealth.
And do not eat it up in extravagance
And in a hurry (thinking that) they will grow up fast.
And whoever is well to do, let him stay away from (the wealth of the orphans);
And whoever is poor, let him use what is most reasonable.
And take witnesses when you return their wealth to them.
Indeed, Allah is sufficient to take accounts.
And for the women is a share from what the parents and the relatives leave behind,
A small portion or large, according to what is specified.
The relatives and the orphans and the needy are present,
Then give them a portion and speak to them the kindest words.
If they left behind children who are weak (of young age).
Therefore, be conscious of Allah and speak what is right.
They stuff not their stomachs but with fire
And soon will they enter the blazing Fire.
For a son a share equal to that of two daughters,
And if there are more than two daughters
Then their portion from the estate is two thirds;
And if there is only one then her share is a half.
And for each of the parents a sixth of the estate if there are children.
But if there are no children and the parents are the only inheritors
Then the share of the mother is one third;
If there are brothers and sisters (of the deceased)
Then the mother’s share is a sixth after legacies or debts are paid.
You do not know whether your parents or your children are closer to you
And are of greater blessing.
These portions are obligatory from Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
If they have children then for you a quarter of what they leave behind
After the legacies and debts are paid.
And for them is a fourth from what you leave behind if you do not have children,
And an eighth if you have children after the legacies and debts are paid.
And if there is an estate of a man who has no parents or children
Or a woman (who has no parents or children) but has a brother or a sister,
Then the portion for each is a sixth.
But if there are more than that (specified here)
Then all of them an equal portion from a third of the estate
After the legacies and debts are paid so that no one is left out.
This is the ordinance from Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Forbearing.
And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger will enter the Gardens
Beneath which flow streams (of Divine Grace)
And they will dwell therein forever,
And that is the great triumph.
Shall enter the Fire therein to dwell forever.
And upon him shall be a disgraceful punishment.
Bring four witnesses against them from among yourselves,
And if they bear witness then confine them to their homes for life
Or until Allah finds for them a (better) way.
then punish them.
Then if they repent and seek rehabilitation then leave them alone.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Then quickly repent.
Then, these are the ones to whom Allah turns in forgiveness,
And Allah is the Knower,the Wise.
And (then) says: “Now I repent.”
And it is not for those who die without faith.
For such as these We have prepared a painful punishment.
It is not permissible that you forcibly become inheritors of women
And do not force them to stay with you
So that you can take back some of what you have given them
Unless they are guilty of open immorality.
And maintain a household with them in excellence.
And if you detest them, it is possible you detest something
While Allah has placed in it a boundless blessing.
And (even) if you have given one of them a large fortune,
Do not take back anything from it.
Will you take it back with (false) allegations and obvious wrong?
And they have taken from you a solemn contract?
Indeed it was abominable and loathsome and an evil custom.
And your father’s sisters, and your mother’s sisters,
And your brother’s daughters, and your sister’s daughters,
And your mothers who suckled you, and your foster sisters who shared your mother’s milk,
And the mothers of your wives,
And your step daughters who are under your care
From your wives who you have had conjugal relations with,
And if you have not conjugal relations with them, then it is not a sin,
And the wives of your sons who are your descendants;
And do not bring together (marry at the same time) two sisters except what is past.
Lo! Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Except those your right hand possesses (who are prisoners of war).
(These are) the commandments of Allah for you.
Permitted to you are others not mentioned here
Provided you seek virtue with your wealth, not lust.
For what pleasures you derive from their company, give them their marriage gift.
That is the Divine law.
It is no blame on you if you mutually agree about this matter after the obligation has been met
(after the marriage gift has been settled).
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
(Let him) marry believing women
From among the prisoners of war (who are under your protection).
Allah is knowledgeable of your faith.
You are of one another (men and women are all human beings with a common origin).
Therefore, marry them with the permission of their protectors
And give them their marriage gift in accordance with what is most generous -
The chaste ones, not those who are lecherous or secret lovers.
Once they are married, if they engage in immorality
Then their punishment is half that of free women.
That is for whoever among you is afraid of the burden (of falling into immoral sex).
But if you are patient (in guarding your chastity) it is better.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
And guide you regarding the ways of those before you
And to forgive you.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
but those who follow their vile desires want you to turn away and stray far away.
Do not squander your wealth among yourselves wrongfully
But engage in trade with mutual consent,
And do not fight among yourselves.
Indeed, Allah is Most Merciful to you.
Soon shall We throw him into the Fire.
And that is easy for Allah.
We will cover up (forgive) your lesser sins
And admit you to a (high) station of honor.
the men receive what they earn and the women receive what they earn.
And ask of Allah from His blessings. Lo! Allah is the Knower of all things!
That is left behind by the parents or close relatives.
And with those you have made a contract,
Give them their share. Lo! Allah is witness to all things!
That Allah has bestowed on some over the others
And because they spend their wealth (as prescribed by Allah).
Therefore, the virtuous women are responsible
And guard in secret what Allah has guarded.
As for those about whom you fear lewdness, (first) counsel them,
Then stay away from them in bed,
Then (if that fails) bring them out (before the judicial process),
(please see note at the end of the Surah),
And then if they follow your counsel (and desist from lewd conduct),
Do not seek to make their path (of rehabilitation) difficult.
Indeed, Allah is the Most High, the Supreme!
Then appoint an arbitrator from his family
And an arbitrator from her family.
If they desire to make peace,
Then Allah will bring about reconciliation between them.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Aware!
And serve your parents with excellent conduct,
And (serve) the near ones and the orphans and the needy
And (serve) the neighbors who are close and the neighbors who are strangers
And (serve) the people who associate with you
And the wayfarer
And those who are under your protection (prisoners of war).
Indeed, Allah does not love the boastful braggart.
And hide what Allah has bestowed on them by His grace,
For such disbelievers We have prepared a disgraceful punishment.
But have no conviction of belief in Allah or the Last Day,
And one whose companion is Satan – what an evil companion (he is)!
And set aside something from the sustenance provided by Allah?
Lo! Allah has full knowledge of them!
And if there is any good He augments it and adds from His bounty a great reward.
And call you (O Muhammad) as a witness over them all?
Will long to see the earth back in order for them (they will be disoriented)
And Allah will not hide anything that has been said.
Do not approach prayer while you are drunk until you understand what you recite,
And while you are unclean except while you travel until you take a bath.
And if you are sick or traveling or you return after relieving yourself
Or you approach your wives and you cannot find water
Then do the tayammum with clean earth
And rub your faces and your hands with the earth.
Indeed, Allah is the Pardoner, the Forgiver.
(But) they traded it for error?
Lo! They desire that you (too) stray from the right path.
And Allah is sufficient as the Protector and is sufficient as the Helper.
And (they) say: “We have heard and we do not obey;
And hear without listening to Rai’na (our Shepherd).
They twist their tongues to slander (your) faith.
If they had said: “We listen and we obey,
And hear and look at us (impart to us inner wisdom)”,
It would have been better for them and more appropriate.
Lo! Because of their disbelief,
There is the condemnation of Allah upon them except on a few (who do believe).
Believe in what has been revealed from Us confirming what is with you
Before We destroy your existence and relegate it to the past
Or condemn them like we condemned the people (who broke the) Sabbath.
Indeed, the decree of Allah shall come to pass.
But (He) forgives, other than that, whom He will.
And whoever associates partners with Allah,
Has indeed invented the greatest of slanders.
No! It is Allah who purifies as He pleases,
And not the least (not as much as the thread of a date palm) excess shall be committed on them.
They follow sorcery and demons and say of the disbelievers
That they (the disbelievers) follow a path of guidance
More correct than the path of the believers
And whoever is denounced by Allah shall find no one to help him.
If that is so, they will not share even a grain’s worth with (other) people.
Then, behold! We gave the children of Abraham the Book and the Wisdom
And granted him a magnificent dominion.
And some who turned away from it (and hindered others from it).
And sufficient is the burning fire of Hell (for those who turn away)!
Soon will We throw them into the Fire;
When their skins are roasted,
We shall replace it so that they taste the punishment (again and again).
Indeed, Allah is Mighty, the Wise.
Soon shall We admit them to Gardens beneath which flow streams (of Divine Grace),
Therein they shall dwell for ever,
(And)For them are companions pure for them,
And We shall provide them with shades restful
(They will abide in the shadow of Divine Grace).
And when you judge between people, judge with justice.
Indeed, Allah teaches with this (admonishing) what is good for you.
Lo! Allah is the Hearer, the Beholder!
Obey Allah and obey the Messenger
and (follow) those among you who are endowed with (spiritual) authority (directed spiritual energy),
And if there is a dispute about anything,
Refer it to Allah and the Messenger if you believe in Allah and the Last Day.
That is of greater benefit and excellent in its results.
That they believe in what is revealed to you and what has been revealed before?
They desire that you take your disputes to sorcery
Even though they have been commanded to reject it;
Indeed, Satan desires to mislead you to a wrong path, far away (from the right path).
“Hearken towards what Allah has revealed and towards the Messenger”,
You will see that the hypocrites stop and move away from you.
Because of what they have sent before them with their own hands,
They will come to you swearing by Allah:
“We intended nothing but goodness and reconciliation”.
So, be restrained with them and advise them
And speak to them inspiring words for their own souls.
And, when they had oppressed their own souls,
Had they come to you and asked for forgiveness from Allah,
And had the Messenger prayed for their forgiveness,
They would indeed have discovered
The existential manifestation (coming into being) of Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.
They will not believe until you judge between them about what they disagree with among themselves,
And accept your judgment without qualification from (the depths of) their souls,
And willingly submit to it.
“slaughter your own egos or move out of your habitations (move out of your comfort zones)”,
They would not have obeyed except a few among them.
And indeed, it would have been better for them
If they had obeyed what they were told;
And it would be a tremendous reinforcement (for their souls).
They are the people with whom is the bounty of Allah,
As well as the Prophets and the Truthful ones
And the Martyrs and the Righteous.
And excellent they are as companions!
Take your defensive gear with you
And then step out singly or together (for defensive action).
And if you experience a misfortune, he will say:
“Indeed, the blessings of Allah are upon me in that I did not become a martyr with them.”
He will definitely cry out – as if there was never any love between him and you -
“Woe is to me! If I was with them then I would have been rewarded with a tremendous reward.”
And whoever fights in the way of Allah and is martyred or captured,
Soon We will bestow a great reward upon him.
And for the weak (downtrodden) among men and women and children who pray:
“Our Sustainer! Take us away from this town whose inhabitants are oppressors
And send us from Your presence a protector and grant us succor from Your presence.”
Those who reject the Truth fight in the path of evil.
Therefore, fight against the friends of Satan.
Lo! Feeble is the deception of Satan!
“Cover up your arms (stop fighting) and establish prayer and give charity?”
Then, when they were (commanded) to fight,
A group among them who were afraid of people
As they should have feared Allah or perhaps even more, said:
“Our Rabb! Why did You order us to fight?
Why did You not give us respite for some more time?
Say: The benefits of this world are few and the hereafter is better for the Allah-conscious,
And not the least injustice shall be done to you.”
And when they receive some good fortune, they say: “This is from Allah.”
And when they receive some misfortune, they say: “This is from you.”
Say: “All affairs are from Allah.”
So, what has happened to these people that they do not comprehend this matter?
Whatever evil befalls you is from your own Ego.
Behold! We have sent you as a Messenger for all humankind,
And sufficient is Allah as a witness.
And as for one who turns away, then (know that) We did not send you as his keeper.
But when they leave your presence,
A group among them plan by night against those who said (we obey).
Lo! Allah records what they plan.
Therefore, be circumspect about them and have trust in Allah.
And sufficient is Allah as the Trustee.
Indeed, if it was from someone other than Allah,
It would show up countless inconsistencies.
Whether it be peaceful or alarming, they advertise it;
If (only) they had referred it to the Messenger
Or to those among them endowed with authority,
They would have learned who among them knew the facts.
And behold! Were it not for the grace of Allah upon you and His Mercy,
You would have followed Satan except a few (among you).
You are burdened not except with your own soul.
Therefore, convince the believers (to struggle).
Soon will Allah bring to an end the hostilities started by the disbelievers.
Lo! Allah is intense in combat and intense in His punishment!
There is a portion for him in it;
And whoever intervenes with an evil intervention,
There is a burden for him in it.
And Allah has authority over all affairs.
Return the greetings with a salutation more gracious or the same.
Indeed, Allah keeps account of all affairs.
Then He will indeed gather you all together on the Judgment Day -
About it there is no doubt.
And who is more truthful than Allah in what is said?
(That you are divided into) two parties?
Behold! Allah has turned them upside down (made them dumb and blind)
Because of what they have done.
Do you wish to guide those whom Allah has led astray?
Lo! Whom Allah has led astray, you shall not find him on the right path!
So that you become like them.
Therefore do not take them as your protectors
Unless they move towards the path of Allah.
Then if they turn against you (if they fight you),
Surround them and fight them wherever you find their presence
And take them not as your protectors, and not as (your) helpers.
Or they come to you with their hearts tired of fighting you or fighting their own people –
And were it the will of Allah to give them authority over you, they would (certainly) fight you –
If they stay away from you, then do not fight them.
And if they send you (a treaty) of peace,
Then Allah has not provided you a path (to fight) against them
(all excuses for hostilities against a people at peace with you are closed by decree of Allah).
And at peace with their own people
(But) they return to mischief whenever they are invited to it.
So, if they do not leave you alone (if they continue to fight you)
And do not offer you (a treaty) of security
And do not cover up their arms (sheathe their weapons)
Then seize them and fight them wherever you find them;
These are the people against whom We have given you a clear argument.
And whoever kills a believer by error let him free a believing slave
And send blood money to his relatives so that they may forgive him.
And if (the slain person) was from the community that is your enemy and was a believer,
Then free a believing slave;
And if he was from a community (people) with whom you have a treaty of peace
then send blood money to his relatives and free a believing slave;
And if one does not have the means, then (let him) fast for two months continuously.
This is expiation from Allah and Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
Wherein he shall dwell forever
And the wrath of Allah is upon him
And so is His denunciation,
And a great punishment has been prepared for him.
When you venture forth in the path of Allah, gather proper intelligence,
And do not say to anyone
Who greets you with a greeting of peace: “you are not a believer!”
You desire rewards of the life of this world but with Allah are unlimited rewards.
That is the way you were in earlier times,
then Allah had (Mercy) on you;
therefore gather all intelligence (beforehand).
Lo! Allah knows what you do!
(Who go forth) without excuse and struggle in the path of Allah
With their wealth and their souls.
Allah bestows His grace upon those who struggle with their wealth and their souls,
And honors them with higher (spiritual) stations over those who stay at home.
Lo! Allah has made a promise of grace for all.
And Allah bestows His grace upon those who struggle over those who stay behind,
And awards them a reward supreme.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
They ask: “What situation were you in?”
They reply: “We were helpless on earth.”
(The angels) say: “Was not the earth wide enough for you to migrate therein?”
So, for such as these, their destination is Hell,
And a woeful destination it is!
The men and the women and the children
Who do not have the ability to strategize and cannot find a way.
Lo! Allah is the Pardoner, the Forgiver.
Will find limitless refuge in the wide expanse of the earth
And whoever flees his home migrating for the sake of Allah and the Messenger
and is overtaken by death,
Then, verily his reward is established before Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful!
It is not wrongful on your part if you shorten your prayers
Should you be afraid that the disbelievers will harass you.
Indeed, the disbelievers are unto you open opponents.
Then establish prayer with them.
Let a party from them stand in prayer with you
and let them take their arms.
Then, when they have performed their sajda (prostration),
Let them move behind you
And let another party which has not yet offered salat (prayer), pray with you
And let them take (precautions) for their protection
And (let them take) their arms.
Indeed, if the disbelievers see
That you are heedless about your arms and your supplies,
They may conduct a sudden raid on you.
And it is not wrongful on your part if you are constrained because of rain
Or if you are sick, for you to take down your arms,
but take precautions for your safety.
Indeed, Allah has prepared a dishonorable punishment for the disbelievers.
Remember Allah while standing, sitting or lying down.
And when you are satisfied (that the threat has passed)
Then establish prayer (as prescribed for normal times).
Indeed, prayer is mandatory at prescribed times on those who have certainty of faith.
If you experience a hurt, then of a certainty a similar hurt smites them.
And what you hope from Allah they do not hope for.
Indeed, Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
So that you can judge (establish justice) among humankind
In accordance with what Allah has shown you
And (so that you) do not become a support for the deceivers
(a support for an unjust social order).
Indeed, Allah does not love those who are deceitful sinners.
And He is with them when they discuss (plan) by night what (Allah) does not like.
Behold! Allah surrounds (many times over) what they do!
But then, who will plead for them on the Day of Judgment, or who will be their defender?
But then asks for forgiveness from Allah
Will find that Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Lo! Allah is the Knower, the Wise!
And then accuses someone else,
Indeed has burdened (his own soul) with the accusation and a manifest sin.
A group among them was determined to mislead you
But they mislead not anyone but their own souls
And they cannot harm you in the least.
And Allah has sent down upon you the Book and the Wisdom
And has taught you that of which you had no knowledge.
Great indeed are the favors of Allah upon you!
Except when for one who enjoins charity or excellence (in conduct)
Or brings about reconciliation among people.
And whoever performs such acts to earn the pleasure of Allah,
Then soon shall We give him a tremendous reward.
And follows a path other than the one followed by those who have certainty of faith,
We shall leave him to his ways and admit him to Hell.
Lo! What an awful place to return to!
But forgives, as He will, any other (sin) except that;
And whoever associates partners with Allah,
Lo! (such a person) is lost far away on a wrong course.
Indeed, they call upon none but the rebellious Satan.
Then they will split the ears of cattle
And I will teach them to alter that whicch is created by Allah.”
And whoever has taken Satan as his protector in place of Allah
Is indeed at a manifest loss upon loss.
But the promises of Satan are but boastful deceptions.
And they shall not find any escape from it.
And engage in noble action,
We will soon admit them to Gardens beneath which flow streams (of Divine Grace),
Therein to dwell forever.
The promise of Allah is true.
And who is truer in word than Allah?
And not according to the wishes of the people of the Book.
Whoever does a wrong shall earn his recompense
And will not find a protector or a helper besides Allah.
And has certainty of faith,
It is such as these who will enter the Garden and not suffer injustice,
(Not even) as much as a dot on a date stone.
And is a person of the most noble character
And is a follower of the spiritual community of Abraham theHanif (disposed to the right faith)?
Behold! Allah has made Abraham a friend!
And indeed, Allah completely surrounds all things.
Say: “Allah has guided you regarding them.
So, (follow) what has been narrated to you in the Book regarding orphans of women,
Whose prescribed marriage gift you do not give,
But whom you wish to marry (nonetheless),
And (regarding) the helpless children.
And stand firmly for justice for the orphans.
And whatever good you do, (know that) indeed Allah is the Knower of it.”
There is no blame on her if the two of them seek reconciliation between themselves.
Indeed, there is excellence in reconciliation.
And there is present in every soul an idiosyncrasy.
And if you perform excellent deeds
And are conscious of the presence of Allah,
Then verily Allah is aware of what you do!
But do not lean to one so as to leave another one dangling.
But if you reconcile between yourselves and are Allah-conscious,
Verily Allah is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Allah will make each one self-reliant from His bounties.
Indeed, Allah is Boundless (in His Grace), the Wise.
And behold! We have admonished the people of the Book before Your times
And (We have admonished) you to be Allah-conscious.
And if you reject it,
Then indeed to Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is on earth,
And indeed Allah is the Self-sufficient, the Praiseworthy.
And sufficient is Allah as the Trustee.
And create some other (species), and Allah has that Power.
Will find that the reward in this life as well as the hereafter is with Allah.
Lo! Allah is the Hearer, the Seer.
Be upholders of justice as witnesses before Allah
Even if it be against your own Selves
Or your parents
Or those near to you
Whether it be rich or poor,
For Allah wills goodness for both.
And follow not your desires, if you are just.
And if you hold back your tongue or excuse yourself,
then (know that) Allah is indeed aware of what you do.
Believe in Allah and the Messenger and the Book that has been revealed to your Messenger
And the Book that was revealed before your times.
Whoever rejects Allah
And the Angels and the Books and the Messengers and the Day of Judgment
Is indeed lost far away on a wrong path.
Then cover themselves deeper in disbelief,
Will not find forgiveness from Allah
And He will not show them the way.
That there is painful punishment (awaiting) them.
Do they expect honor from them?
Lo! All honor is from Allah.
That when you hear the Signs of Allah rejected or ridiculed,
You move away from them unless they change the conversation.
Or else, you will take on their character.
Indeed, Allah will gather the hypocrites and the disbelievers together in Hell.
If you are successful by (the grace) of Allah, they say:
“Were we not with you?”
And if the disbelievers prevail, they say:
“Did we not have authority over you and did we not warn you against the believers?”
So, Allah will decide between them on the Judgment Day,
And Allah will not facilitate a way for the disbelievers (to prevail) over the believers.
And He throws back their deception at them.
And when they stand up for prayer,
they stand sluggish with indifference to show themselves off to people,
And they do not remember Allah except a little.
Indeed, one for whom Allah closes the way will not find the way.
Do not take the disbelievers as your protectors over those who have certainty of faith.
Or, do you wish to provide Allah with incontrovertible evidence against you?
And they shall find none to help them.
And hold on firmly to Allah and purify their faith in Allah,
In that case, they are with those who have certainty of faith.
And soon will Allah give the believers a reward most magnanimous.
(Of what use is your punishment to Allah?) if you are thankful and have certainty of faith?
And Allah is the Appreciator (of gratitude), the Knower.
Indeed, Allah is the Hearer, the Knower.
Indeed Allah is the Forgiver, the Enforcer.
And wish to differentiate between Allah and His messengers
And say: ” We believe in some of them but do not accept others”,
And desire to find a way in between.
And We have prepared for the disbelievers a disgraceful punishment.
And make no distinction between any one of them,
It is they who will soon receive their reward.
Lo! Allah is the Forgiver, Merciful.
Indeed, they asked Moses something greater than that. T
hey said: “Show Allah to us openly.”
There came down a flash of lightning upon them because of their excesses.
Then they took the (golden) calf (for worship) even after the Signs came to them.
Even so, We forgave them for that (transgression)
And bestowed upon Moses a manifest authority.
And We said to them: “Enter this door prostrating (enter this relationship with deep humility).”
And We said to them: “Do not violate the Sabbath”.
And We took from them a covenant irrefutable.
And slaughtered the Prophets in violation of justice and they said:
“our hearts are protected by a veil”,
Allah sealed their hearts with their unbelief.
They have no conviction of faith except a few (among them).
But they killed him not
And they crucified him not but his likeness
B those who differ therein have doubts about it.
No knowledge do they have except to follow a conjecture.
Lo! of a certainty, they killed him not.
Indeed, Allah is the Mighty, the Wise.
Who will believe in it (the ascension of Jesus) before his death
And he (Jesus) will be a witness against them on the Judgment Day.
And their unrelenting obstruction to the path of Allah,
We forbade them what was hitherto permissible.
And they consumed the wealth of people wrongfully.
Lo! We have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment.
And the believers (among them) who believe with conviction in what has been revealed to you
And what was revealed to those before you,
And who establish prayer
And give the poor due,
And believe in Allah and the Last Day,
To them We will soon give a great reward.
As We revealed it to Noah and the Prophets after him;
And as we revealed it to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and his children,
And Jesus and Job and Jonah and Aaron and Solomon;
And to David We gave the Psalms.
And (We sent) Messengers about whom we have not told you;
And Allah spoke to Moses (directly) – spoke to him His own Words.
So that after them there would be no argument among humankind about Allah.
And Allah is the Mighty, the Wise!
And sufficient is Allah as a witness.
Have indeed strayed far away on the wrong path.
No forgiveness is there for them from Allah,
And He will not guide them to the process (leading to Divine Presence).
Therein they will dwell forever,
And that is easy for Allah.
So believe (in his message) and it is good for you.
And if you reject (him),
Then (know that) indeed, to Allah belongs what is in the heavens and the earth,
And Allah is the Knower, the Wise.
Do not exceed the limits in matters of faith
And do not ascribe to Allah except the Truth.
Indeed, Jesus the Messiah, son of Mary was no more than a Messenger of Allah and His Word.
He was infused into Mary and (anointed by) His Spirit.
Therefore, believe in Allah and His Messenger and do not claim a Trinity.
It is better for you if you refrain from it.
Indeed, there is no deity but Allah, the One.
Immaculate is He for Him to have a son.
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and on earth.
And sufficient is Allah as the Trustee.
Neither are the Angels who are close to Him.
And those who are disinclined to be His servants and are haughty
Will be gathered together on the Day of Reckoning.
Shall have their recompense completed and augmented by His grace;
And upon those who rejected (servant hood) and were haughty
There will be a painful punishment,
And there will be none to protect them or help them but Allah.
And We have sent down to you a manifest Light.
And firmly hold onto Him
Will soon be admitted to His grace and His bounty
And He will guide them to the right path towards Himself.
Say: “Allah commands you thus about those who die without heirs:
If the dead man has no children but has a sister,
Her share is a half of what was left behind (as inheritance)
And he is her inheritor if she does not have any children;
And if there are two sisters their share is two thirds of what was left behind;
And if there are brothers and sisters then to each man a share equal to twice that of a woman.
Allah makes things clear so that you are not misled.
Lo! Allah is the Knower of all things.
Also, the word “faddal”, meaning grace, bounty, and felicity applies to both men and women. While some men may have more “strength”, most women have more “grace”. So the phrase “some over the others” in this Ayah is reciprocal between men and women. Allah bestows as He will , on whom He will !