| Translation of the meanings of the Holy Qur-an in English by Dr. Taqiud Din Hilali and Dr. Muhsin Khan | ||||||||
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2. Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow ) |
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| 181. | Then whoever changes
the bequest after hearing it, the sin shall be on those who make the
change. Truly, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. |
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| 182. | But he who fears from
a testator some unjust act or wrong-doing, and thereupon he makes
peace between the parties concerned, there shall be no sin on him.
Certainly, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. |
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| 183. | O you who believe!
Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for
you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become
Al-Muttaqun (the pious
- see V.2:2). |
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| 184. | [Observing Sawm
(fasts)] for a fixed number of
days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other
days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man, ), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskin (poor
person) (for every day). But whoever
does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast,
it is better for you if only you know. |
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| 185. | The month of Ramadan
in which was revealed the Qur-an, a guidance for mankind and
clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So
whoever of you sights (the crescent
on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present
at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of
days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from
other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want
to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete
the same number (of days),
and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu-Akbar; Allah
is the Most Great)] for having
guided you so that you may be grateful to Him. |
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| 186. | And when My slaves
ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning Me, then (answer
them), I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I
respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor).
So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright. |
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| 187. | It is made lawful
for you to have sexual relations with your wives on the night of As-Sawm (the fasts).
They are Libas [i.e. body cover, or screen, or Sakan, (i.e. you enjoy the pleasure of living with them - as in Verse 7:189) Tafsir At-Tabari], for you and you are
the same for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves,
so He turned to you (accepted
your repentance) and forgave
you. So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allah
has ordained for you (offspring),
and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you
distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete
your Sawm (fast) till the nightfall. And do not have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you are in
I'tikaf (i.e. confining
oneself in a mosque for prayers and invocations leaving the worldly
activities) in the mosques.
These are the limits (set) by Allah, so approach them not. Thus does Allah make
clear His Ayat (proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, revelations, verses, laws, legal
and illegal things, Allah's set limits, orders) to mankind that they may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious - see V.2:2). |
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| 188. | And eat up not
one another's property unjustly (in any illegal way e.g. stealing, robbing, deceiving, etc.),
nor give bribery to the rulers (judges before presenting your cases) that you may knowingly eat up a part of the property of others sinfully. |
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| 189. | They ask you (O Muhammad SAW) about
the new moons. Say: These are signs to mark fixed periods of time
for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness) that
you enter the houses from the back but Al-Birr (is the quality of the one) who
fears Allah. So enter houses through their proper doors, and
fear Allah that you may be successful. |
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| 190. | And fight in the
Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits.
Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors. [This
Verse is the first one that was revealed in connection with Jihad,
but it was supplemented by another (V.9:36)]. |
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| 191. | And kill them
wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned
you out. And Al-Fitnah is worse than killing. And fight not with them
at Al-Masjid-Al-Haram (the sanctuary at Makkah), unless
they (first) fight you there. But if they attack you, then kill them. Such is the
recompense of the disbelievers. |
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| 192. | But if they cease, then
Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. |
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| 193. | And fight them
until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and worshipping of others along with Allah) and (all and every kind of) worship is for Allah (Alone).
But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun (the polytheists, and wrong-doers,) |
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| 194. | The sacred month
is for the sacred month, and for the prohibited things, there is the
Law of Equality (Qisas).
Then whoever transgresses the prohibition against you, you transgress
likewise against him. And fear Allah, and know that Allah
is with Al-Muttaqun (the
pious - see V.2:2) . |
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| 195. | And spend in the
Cause of Allah (i.e.
Jihad of all kinds) and
do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allah),
and do good. Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers). |
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| 196. | And perform properly (i.e. all the ceremonies according
to the ways of Prophet Muhammad SAW),
the Hajj and 'Umrah (i.e.
the pilgrimage to Makkah) for
Allah. But if you are prevented (from completing them), sacrifice
a Hady (animal, i.e. a sheep,
a cow, or a camel) such as you
can afford, and do not shave your heads until the Hady reaches the
place of sacrifice. And whosoever of you is ill or has an ailment
in his scalp (necessitating
shaving), he must pay a Fidyah (ransom) of either observing Sawm (fasts) (three days) or giving Sadaqah (charity - feeding six poor
persons) or offering sacrifice (one sheep).
Then if you are in safety and whosoever performs the 'Umrah in the
months of Hajj, before (performing) the Hajj, (i.e. Hajj-at-Tamattu'
and Al-Qiran), he must
slaughter a Hady such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it,
he should observe Sawm (fasts) three days during the Hajj and seven days after his return (to his home), making ten days
in all. This is for him whose family is not present at Al-Masjid-Al-Haram (i.e. non-resident of Makkah).
And fear Allah much and know that Allah is Severe in
punishment. |
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| 197. | The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known (lunar year) months (i.e. the 10th month,
the 11th month and the first ten days of the 12th month of the Islamic
calendar, i.e. two months and ten days).
So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein (by assuming Ihram),
then he should not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit sin,
nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj. And whatever good you
do, (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but
the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness). So fear
Me, O men of understanding! |
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| 198. | There is no sin
on you if you seek the Bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage by trading).
Then when you leave 'Arafat, remember Allah (by glorifying His Praises, i.e. prayers and invocations) at the Mash'ar-il-Haram.[i.e Muzdalifah a well-known place near Makkah,
where pilgrims have to stop and stay for the whole night of the 10th
of Dhul-Hijjah, or a great part of it] And remember
Him (by invoking Allah
for all good) as He has guided
you, and verily, you were, before, of those who were astray. |
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| 199. | Then depart from the
place whence all the people depart and ask Allah for His Forgiveness.
Truly, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. |
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| 200. | So when you have
accomplished your Manasik [i.e. Ihram, Tawaf
of the Ka'bah and As-Safa and Al-Marwah, stay at 'Arafat,
Muzdalifah and Mina, Ramy of Jamarat, (stoning of the specified pillars in Mina) slaughtering of Hady (animal)].
Remember Allah as you remember your forefathers or with a far
more remembrance. But of mankind there are some who say: "Our Lord!
Give us (Your Bounties) in this world!" and for such there will be no portion in the Hereafter. |
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| 201. | And of them there are
some who say: "Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good
and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment
of the Fire!" |
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| 202. | For them there will
be alloted a share for what they have earned. And Allah is
Swift at reckoning. |
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| 203. | And remember Allah
during the appointed Days. But whosoever hastens to leave in two days,
there is no sin on him and whosoever stays on, there is no sin on
him, if his aim is to do good and obey Allah (fear Him), and know that you
will surely be gathered unto Him. |
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| 204. | And of mankind
there is he whose speech may please you (O Muhammad SAW), in this
worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness as to that which
is in his heart, yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents. |
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| 205. | And when he turns
away (from you "O Muhammad
SAW "), his effort in the
land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the
cattle, and Allah likes not mischief. |
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| 206. | And when it is
said to him, "Fear Allah", he is led by arrogance to (more) crime. So enough for him
is Hell, and worst indeed is that place to rest! |
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| 207. | And of mankind
is he who would sell himself, seeking the Pleasure of Allah.
And Allah is full of Kindness to (His) slaves. |
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| 208. | O you who believe!
Enter perfectly in Islam (by obeying all the rules and regulations of the Islamic religion) and follow not the footsteps
of Shaitan (Satan).
Verily! He is to you a plain enemy. |
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| 209. | Then if you slide
back after the clear signs (Prophet
Muhammad SAW and this Qur-an, and Islam) have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. |
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| 210. | Do they then wait for anything other than that Allah should come to them in the shadows of the clouds and the angels? (Then) the case would be already judged. And to Allah return all matters (for decision). | |
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