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