Part 28
Al-Mujadila
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Indeed Allâh has heard the statement of her (Khaulah bint
Tha'labah) that disputes with you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning her husband (Aus bin
As¬Sâmit), and complains to Allâh. And Allâh hears the argument between you
both. Verily, Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Seer. (1) Those among you who
make their wives unlawful to them by (Zihâr) (i.e. by saying to them "You
are like my mother's back.") they cannot be their mothers. None can be
their mothers except those who gave them birth. And verily, they utter an ill
word and a lie. And verily, Allâh is Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving. (2) And those who make unlawful
to them their wives by Zihâr and wish to free themselves from what they uttered, (the penalty) in that case is the freeing of a
slave before they touch each other. That is an admonition to you (so that you
may not repeat such an ill thing). And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do. (3) And he who finds not
(the money for freeing a slave) must fast two successive months before they
both touch each other. And he who is unable to do so,
should feed sixty Miskîns (poor). That is in order that you may have perfect
Faith in Allâh and His Messenger. These are the limits set by Allâh. And for
disbelievers, there is a painful torment. (4) Verily, those who
oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) [] will be disgraced, as those
before them (among the past nation), were disgraced. And We
have sent down clear Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.). And for the disbelievers is a disgracing torment. (5) On the Day when Allâh
will resurrect them all together (i.e. on the Day of Resurrection) and inform
them of what they did. Allâh has kept account of it, while they have forgotten
it. And Allâh is Witness over all things. (6)
Have you not seen that Allâh knows whatsoever is in the heavens
and whatsoever is on the earth? There is no Najwa[]
(secret counsel) of three, but He is their fourth (with His Knowledge, while He
Himself is over the Throne, over the seventh heaven), nor of five but He is
their sixth (with His Knowledge), not of less than that or more, but He is with
them (with His Knowledge) wheresoever they may be; And afterwards on the Day of
Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Verily, Allâh is the
All-Knower of everything. (7) Have you not seen those who were forbidden to
hold secret counsels, and afterwards returned to that which they had been
forbidden, and conspired together for sin and wrong doing and disobedience to
the Messenger (Muhammad SAW ). And when they come to
you, they greet you with a greeting wherewith Allâh greets you not, and say
within themselves: "Why should Allâh punish us not for what we say?"
Hell will be sufficient for them, they will burn therein, and worst indeed is
that destination! (8) O you who believe! When you hold secret counsel, do it
not for sin and wrong-doing, and disobedience towards the Messenger (Muhammad
SAW) but do it for Al-Birr (righteousness) and Taqwa (virtues and piety); and
fear Allâh unto Whom you shall be gathered. (9) Secret counsels
(conspiracies) are only from Shaitân (Satan), in order that he may cause grief
to the believers. But he cannot harm them in the least, except as Allâh
permits, and in Allâh let the believers put their trust[]
(10) O you who believe!
When you are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room.
Allâh will give you (ample) room (from His Mercy). And when you are told to
rise up [for prayers, Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause), or for any other
good deed], rise up. Allâh will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge. And
Allâh is Well-Acquainted with what you do. (11)
O you who believe! When you (want to) consult the Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) in private, spend something in charity before your private
consultation. That will be better and purer for you. But if you find not (the
means for it), then verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (12) Are you afraid of
spending in charity before your private consultation (with him)? If then you do
it not, and Allâh has forgiven you, then (at least) perform Salât
(Iqâmat¬as¬Salât) and give Zakât and obey Allâh (i.e. do all that Allâh and His
Messenger SAW order you to do). And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do. (13) Have you (O Muhammad
SAW) not seen those (hypocrites) who take as friends a people upon whom is the Wrath of Allâh (i.e. Jews)? They are neither of
you (Muslims) nor of them (Jews), and they swear to a lie while they know. (14) Allâh has prepared
for them a severe torment. Evil indeed is that which they used to do. (15) They have made their
oaths a screen (for their evil actions). Thus they hinder (men) from the Path
of Allâh, so they shall have a humiliating torment. (16) Their children and
their wealth will avail them nothing against Allâh. They will be the dwellers
of the Fire, to dwell therein forever. (17) On the Day when Allâh will resurrect
them all together (for their account), then they will swear to Him as they
swear to you (O Muslims). And they think that they have something (to stand
upon). Verily, they are liars! (18) Shaitân (Satan) has overpowered them. So he
has made them forget the remembrance of Allâh. They are the party of Shaitân
(Satan). Verily, it is the party of Shaitân (Satan) that will be the losers! (19) Those who oppose
Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), they will be among the lowest (most
humiliated). (20) Allâh has decreed: "Verily! It is I and My Messengers who
shall be the victorious." Verily, Allâh is All-Powerful, All-Mighty. (21)
You (O Muhammad SAW) will
not find any people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, making friendship
with those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), even though they
were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people).
For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh
(proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to
Gardens (
Al-Hashr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth
glorifies Allâh. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (1) He it is Who drove out the disbelievers among the people of the
Scripture (i.e. the Jews of the tribe of Banu An-Nadîr) from their homes at the
first gathering. You did not think that they would get out. And they thought
that their fortresses would defend them from Allâh! But Allâh's (Torment)
reached them from a place whereof they expected it not, and He cast terror into
their hearts, so that they destroyed their own dwellings with their own hands
and the hands of the believers. Then take admonition, O you with eyes (to see).
(2) And had it not been
that Allâh had decreed exile for them, He would certainly have punished them in
this world, and in the Hereafter theirs shall be the torment of the Fire. (3)
That is because they opposed Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad
SAW). And whosoever opposes Allâh, then verily, Allâh
is Severe in punishment. (4) What you (O Muslims) cut down of the
palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left them standing on their stems, it was by
Leave of Allâh, and in order that He might disgrace the Fâsiqûn (the
rebellious, the disobedient to Allâh). (5) And what Allâh gave as booty (Fai') to
His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from them — for this you made no expedition with
either cavalry or camelry. But Allâh gives power to His Messengers over
whomsoever He wills. And Allâh is Able to do all things. (6) What Allâh gave as
booty (Fai') to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from the people of the townships,
- it is for Allâh, His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), the kindred (of Messenger
Muhammad SAW), the orphans, Al¬Masâkin (the poor), and the wayfarer, in order
that it may not become a fortune used by the rich among you. And whatsoever the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you,
abstain (from it)[] , And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is
Severe in punishment. (7) (And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor
emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking
Bounties from Allâh and to please Him. and helping
Allâh (i.e. helping His religion) and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW). Such are
indeed the truthful (to what they say). (8) And (it is also for) those who, before
them, had homes (in Al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who
emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they
have been given (from the booty of Banu An-Nadîr), and give them (emigrants)
preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that. And
whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are
they who will be the successful. (9)
And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us and our
brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred
against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness,
Most Merciful. (10) Have you (O Muhammad SAW) not observed the hypocrites who say to
their friends among the people of the Scripture who disbelieve: "(By
Allâh) If you are expelled, we (too) indeed will go out with you, and we shall
never obey any one against you, and if you are attacked (in fight), we shall
indeed help you." But Allâh is Witness, that they verily, are liars. (11) Surely, if they (the
Jews) are expelled, never will they (hypocrites) go out with them, and if they
are attacked, they will never help them. And (even) if they do help them, they
(hypocrites) will turn their backs, and they will not be victorious. (12) Verily, you
(believers in the Oneness of Allâh — Islâmic Monotheism) are more fearful in
their (Jews of Banu An-Nadîr) breasts than Allâh. That is because they are a
people who comprehend not (the Majesty and Power of Allâh). (13) They fight not
against you even together, except in fortified townships, or from behind walls.
Their enmity among themselves is very great. You would think they were united,
but their hearts are divided, That is because they are
a people who understand not. (14) They are like their immediate predecessors
(the Jews of Banu Qainûqâ', who suffered), they tasted the evil result of their
conduct, and (in the Hereafter, there is) for them a painful torment. (15) (Their allies
deceived them) like Shaitân (Satan), when he says to man: "Disbelieve in
Allâh." But when (man) disbelieves in Allâh, Shaitân (Satan) says: "I
am free of you, I fear Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all
that exists)!" (16)
So the end of both will be that they will be in the Fire, abiding
therein. Such is the recompense of the Zâlimûn (i.e. polytheists, wrong-doers,
disbelievers in Allâh and in His Oneness). (17) O you who believe!
Fear Allâh and keep your duty to Him. And let every person look to what he has
sent forth for the morrow, and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what
you do[]. (18) And be not like those who forgot Allâh (i.e.
became disobedient to Allâh) and He caused them to forget their ownselves, (let
them to forget to do righteous deeds). Those are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious,
disobedient to Allâh). (19) Not equal are the dwellers of the Fire and the dwellers
of the
Al-Mumtahina
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O you who believe! Take not My enemies and your enemies (i.e.
disbelievers and polytheists) as friends, showing affection towards them, while
they have disbelieved in what has come to you of the truth (i.e. Islâmic
Monotheism, this Qur'ân, and Muhammad SAW), and have driven out the Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) and yourselves (from your homeland) because you believe in Allâh
your Lord! If you have come forth to strive in My Cause and to seek My Good
Pleasure, (then take not these disbelievers and polytheists, as your friends).
You show friendship to them in secret, while I am All-Aware of what you conceal
and what you reveal. And whosoever of you (Muslims) does that, then indeed he
has gone (far) astray, from the Straight Path[]. (1) Should they gain the
upper hand over you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth
their hands and their tongues against you with evil, and they desire that you
should disbelieve. (2) Neither your relatives nor your children will benefit you
on the Day of Resurrection (against Allâh). He will judge between you. And
Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do. (3) Indeed there has been an excellent
example for you in Ibrâhim (Abraham) and those with him, when they said to
their people: "Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship
besides Allâh, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you,
hostility and hatred for ever, until you believe in Allâh Alone," except
the saying of Ibrâhim (Abraham) to his father: "Verily, I will ask
forgiveness (from Allâh) for you, but I have no power to do anything for you
before Allâh[] ." Our Lord! In You (Alone) we put our trust, and to You (Alone) we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is
(our) final Return, (4) "Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the disbelievers,
and forgive us, Our Lord! Verily, You, only You are
the All-Mighty, the All-Wise." (5)
Certainly, there has been
in them an excellent example for you to follow — for those who look forward to
(the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day. And whosoever turns away, then
verily, Allâh is Rich (Free of all needs), Worthy of all Praise. (6) Perhaps Allâh will
make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies. And Allâh has
power (over all things), and Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (7) Allâh does not forbid
you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account
of religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allâh loves those who deal
with equity. (8) It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of
religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out,
that Allâh forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then
such are the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers those who disobey Allâh). (9) O you who believe!
When believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them, Allâh knows best
as to their Faith, then if you ascertain that they are true believers, send
them not back to the disbelievers, They are not lawful (wives) for the
disbelievers nor are the disbelievers lawful (husbands) for them. But give (the
disbelievers) that (amount of money) which they have spent [as their Mahr[]] to them. And there will be no sin on you to marry
them if you have paid their Mahr to them. Likewise hold not the disbelieving
women as wives, and ask for (the return of) that which you have spent (as Mahr)
and let them (the disbelievers) ask back for that which they have spent. That
is the Judgement of Allâh. He judges between you. And Allâh is All-Knowing,
All-Wise. (10) And if any of your wives have gone from you to the disbelievers,
(as apostates and you asked them to retrun back your Mahr but they refused) —
then you went our for a Ghazwah (military expedition) (against them and) gained
booty; then pay from that booty to those whose wives have gone, the equivalent
of what they had spent (on their Mahr). And fear Allâh in Whom
you believe. (11)
O Prophet! When believing
women come to you to give you the Bai'âh (pledge), that they will not associate
anything in worship with Allâh, that they will not steal, that they will not
commit illegal sexual intercourse, that they will not kill their children, that
they will not utter slander, intentionally forging falsehood (i.e. by making
illegal children belonging to their husbands), and that they will not disobey
you in Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all that which Islâm ordains) then accept
their Bai'âh (pledge), and ask Allâh to forgive them, Verily, Allâh is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (12) O you who believe! Take not as friends the
people who incurred the Wrath of Allâh (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have
despaired of (receiveing any good in) the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers
have despaired of those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected
on the Day of Resurrection). (13)
As-Saff
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth
glorifies Allâh. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (1) O you who believe!
Why do you say that which you do not do? (2) Most hateful it is with Allâh that you
say that which you do not do. (3) Verily, Allâh loves those who fight in His
Cause in rows (ranks) as if they were a solid structure[].
(4) And (remember) when
Mûsa (Moses) said to his people: "O my people! Why do you annoy me while
you know certainly that I am the Messenger of Allâh to you? So when they turned
away (from the Path of Allâh), Allâh turned their hearts away (from the Right
Path). And Allâh guides not the people who are Fâsiqûn (the rebellious, the
disobedient to Allâh). (5)
And (remember) when
'Īsā (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), said: "O Children of
Al-Jumua
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth
glorifies Allâh, the King (of everything), the Holy, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (1) He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from among themselves, reciting to them His Verses,
purifying them (from the filth of disbelief and polytheism), and teaching them
the Book (this Qur'ân, Islâmic laws and Islâmic jurisprudence) and Al-Hikmah
(As-Sunnah: legal ways, orders, acts of worship, of Prophet Muhammad SAW). And
verily, they had been before in mainfest error; (2) And
[He has sent him (Prophet Muhammad SAW) also to] others among them (Muslims)
who have not yet joined them (but they will come). And He (Allâh) is the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (3) That is the Grace of
Allâh, which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allâh is the Owner of Mighty
Grace. (4) The likeness of those who were entrusted with the (obligation of
the) Taurât (Torah) (i.e. to obey its commandments and to practise its laws),
but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is as the likeness of a donkey
which carries huge burdens of books (but understands nothing from them). How
bad is the example of people who deny the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
signs, revelations) of Allâh. And Allâh guides not the
people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers). (5) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"O you Jews! If you pretend that you are friends of Allâh, to the
exclusion of (all) other mankind, then long for death if you are
truthful." (6) But they will never long for it (death), because of what (deeds)
their hands have sent before them! And Allâh knows well the Zâlimûn
(polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers). (7) Say (to them):
"Verily, the death from which you flee will surely meet you, then you will
be sent back to (Allâh), the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen, and He will
tell you what you used to do." (8)
O you who believe
(Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salât (prayer) on Friday
(Jumu'ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allâh [Jumu'ah religious talk
(Khutbah) and Salât (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing), That is better for you if you did but know! (9) Then when the
(Jumu'ah) Salât (prayer) is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek
the Bounty of Allâh (by working, etc.), and remember Allâh much, that you may
be successful (10) And when they see some merchandise or some amusement [beating of
Tambur (drum) etc.] they disperse headlong to it, and leave you (Muhammad SAW)
standing [while delivering Jumu'ah's religious talk (Khutbah)]. Say "That
which Allâh has is better than any amusement or merchandise! And Allâh is the
Best of providers." (11)
Al-Munafiqoon
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the hypocrites come to you (O Muhammad SAW), they say:
"We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allâh." Allâh
knows that you are indeed His Messenger and Allâh bears witness that the
hypocrites are liars indeed. (1) They have made their oaths a screen (for
their hypocrisy). Thus they hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh. Verily, evil
is what they used to do. (2) That is because they
believed, then disbelieved, therefore their hearts are sealed, so they
understand not. (3) And when you look at them, their bodies please you; and when
they speak, you listen to their words. They are as blocks of wood propped up.
They think that every cry is against them. They are the enemies, so beware of
them. May Allâh curse them! How are they denying (or deviating from) the Right
Path? (4)
And when it is said to
them: "Come, so that the Messenger of Allâh may ask forgiveness from Allâh
for you", they twist their heads, and you would see them turning away
their faces in pride. (5) It is equal to them whether you (Muhammad SAW) ask
forgiveness or ask not forgiveness for them. Verily, Allâh guides not the
people who are the Fâsiqîn (the rebellious, the disobedient to Allâh)[] (6) They are the ones who say: "Spend not on those who
are with Allâh's Messenger, until they desert him." And to Allâh belong
the treasures of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites comprehend not.
(7) They (hyprocrites)
say: "If we return to Al-Madinah, indeed the more honourable ('Abdûllah
bin Ubai bin Salul, the chief of hyprocrites at Al¬Madinah) will expel
therefrom the meaner (i.e. Allâh's Messenger SAW)." But honour, power and
glory belong to Allâh, and to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and to the
believers, but the hypocrites know not. (8) O you who believe! Let not your
properties or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allâh. And
whosoever does that, then they are the losers. (9) And spend (in
charity) of that with which We have provided you,
before death comes to one of you and he says: "My Lord! If only You would
give me respite for a little while (i.e. return to the worldly life), then I
should give Sadaqah (i.e. Zakât) of my wealth[] , and
be among the righteous [i.e. perform Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah)] and other
good deeds. (10) And Allâh grants respite to none when his appointed time (death)
comes. And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do. (11)
At-Taghabun
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth
glorifies Allâh. His is the dominion, and to Him belong
all the praises and thanks, and He is Able to do all things. (1) He it is Who created you, then some of you are disbelievers and some
of you are believers. And Allâh is All-Seer of what you do. (2) He has created the
heavens and the earth with truth, and He shaped you and made good your shapes, And to Him is the final Return. (3) He knows what is in
the heavens and on earth, and He knows what you conceal and what you reveal.
And Allâh is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). (4) Has not the news
reached you of those who disbelieved aforetime? And so they tasted the evil
result of their disbelief, and theirs will be a painful torment. (5) That was because
there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs (signs), but they said:
"Shall mere men guide us?" So they disbelieved and turned away (from
the truth), But Allâh was not in need (of them). And Allâh is Rich (Free of all
needs), Worthy of all praise. (6) The disbelievers pretend that they will never
be resurrected (for the Account). Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Yes! By my Lord,
you will certainly be resurrected, then you will be informed of (and
recompensed for) what you did, and that is easy for Allâh. (7) Therefore, believe in
Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and in the Light (this Qur'ân) which We have sent down. And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do. (8) (And remember) the
Day when He will gather you (all) on the Day of Gathering, that will be the Day
of mutual loss and gain (i.e. loss for the disbelievers as they will enter the
Hell-fire and gain for the believers as they will enter Paradise). And whosoever
believes in Allâh and performs righteous good deeds, He will expiate from him
his sins, and will admit him to Gardens under which rivers flow (
But those who disbelieved (in
the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and denied Our Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they will be the
dwellers of the Fire, to dwell therein forever. And worst indeed is that destination[] (10) No calamity befalls, but by the Leave [i.e.
Decision and Qadar (Divine Preordainments)] of Allâh, and whosoever believes in
Allâh, He guides his heart [to the true Faith with certainty, i.e. what has
befallen him was already written for him by Allâh from the Qadar (Divine
Preordainments)], And Allâh is the All-Knower of everything. (11) Obey Allâh, and obey
the Messenger (Muhammad SAW), but if you turn away, then the duty of Our
Messenger is only to convey (the Message) clearly. (12) Allâh! Lâ ilâha illa
Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), And
in Allâh (Alone), therefore, let the believers put their trust. (13) O you who believe!
Verily, among your wives and your children are your enemies (who may stop you
from the obedience of Allâh), therefore beware of them! But if you pardon
(them) and overlook, and forgive (their faults), then verily, Allâh is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (14) Your wealth and your children are only a
trial, whereas Allâh! With Him is a great reward (
At-Talaq
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O Prophet (SAW)! When you divorce women, divorce them at their
'Iddah (prescribed periods), and count (accurately) their 'Iddah (periods[] ). And fear Allâh your Lord (O Muslims), And turn them not out of their (husband's) homes, nor shall
they (themselves) leave, except in case they are guilty of some open illegal
sexual intercourse. And those are the set limits of Allâh. And whosoever
transgresses the set limits of Allâh, then indeed he
has wronged himself. You (the one who divorces his wife) know not, it may be
that Allâh will afterward bring some new thing to pass (i.e. to return her back
to you if that was the first or second divorce). (1) Then when they are
about to attain their term appointed, either take them back in a good manner or
part with them in a good manner. And take as witness two just persons from
among you (Muslims). And establish the testimony for Allâh. That will be an
admonition given to him who believes in Allâh and the Last Day. And whosoever
fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out
(from every difficulty). (2) And He will provide him from (sources) he
never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then
He will suffice him. Verily, Allâh will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allâh
has set a measure for all things. (3) And those of your women as have passed the
age of monthly courses, for them the 'Iddah (prescribed periods), if you have
doubt (about their period), is three months, and for those who have no courses
[(i.e. they are still immature) their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is three
months likewise, except in case of death][] . And for those who are pregnant
(whether they are divorced or their husbands are dead), their 'Iddah
(prescribed period) is until they laydown their burden, and whosoever fears
Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him. (4) That is the Command
of Allâh, which He has sent down to you, and whosoever fears Allâh and keeps
his duty to Him, He will expiate from him his sins, and will enlarge his
reward. (5)
Lodge them (the divorced
women) where you dwell, according to your means, and do not harm them so as to
straiten them (that they be obliged to leave your house). And
if they are pregnant, then spend on them till they laydown their burden.
Then if they give suck to the children for you, give them their due payment,
and let each of you accept the advice of the other in a just way. But if you
make difficulties for one another, then some other woman may give suck for him
(the father of the child). (6) Let the rich man spend according to his
means, and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to
what Allâh has given him. Allâh puts no burden on any person beyond what He has
given him. Allâh will grant after hardship, ease. (7) And many a town
(population) revolted against the Command of its Lord and His Messengers, and We called it to a severe account (i.e. torment in this
worldly life), and we shall punish it with a horrible torment (in Hell, in the
Hereafter). (8) So it tasted the evil result of its affair (disbelief), and the
consequence of its affair (disbelief) was loss (destruction in this life and an
eternal punishment in the Hereafter). (9) Allâh has prepared for them a severe
torment. So fear Allâh and keep your duty to Him, O men of understanding — who
have believed! - Allâh has indeed sent down to you a Reminder (this Qur'ân). (10) (And has also sent to
you) a Messenger (Muhammad SAW), who recites to you the Verses of Allâh (the
Qur'ân) containing clear explanations, that He may take out, those who believe
and do righteous good deeds from the darkness (of polytheism and disbelief) to
the light (of Islamic Monotheism). And whosoever believes in Allâh and performs
righteous good deeds, He will admit him into Gardens under which rivers flow (
At-Tahrim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O Prophet! Why do you forbid (for yourself) that which Allâh has
allowed to you, seeking to please your wives? And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful. (1) Allâh has already ordained for you (O men), the absolution from
your oaths. And Allâh is your Maula (Lord, or Master, or Protector) and He is
the All-Knower, the All-Wise. (2) And (remember) when the Prophet (SAW)
disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wives (Hafsah), then she told it
(to another i.e. 'Aishah), and Allâh made it known to him, he informed part
thereof and left a part. Then when he told her (Hafsah) thereof, she said:
"Who told you this?" He said: "The All-Knower, the All-Aware
(Allâh) has told me". (3) If you two (wives of the Prophet SAW, 'Aishah
and Hafsah radhiallahu'anhu) turn in repentance to Allâh, (it will be better
for you), your hearts are indeed so inclined (to oppose what the Prophet SAW
likes); but if you help one another against him (Muhammad SAW), then verily,
Allâh is his Maula (Lord, or Master, or Protector), and Jibril (Gabriel), and
the righteous among the believers, and furthermore, the angels are his helpers.
(4) It may be if he
divorced you (all) that his Lord will give him instead of you, wives better
than you, Muslims (who submit to Allâh), believers, obedient (to Allâh),
turning to Allâh in repentance, worshipping Allâh sincerely, given to fasting
or emigrants (for Allâh's sake), previously married and virgins. (5) O you who believe!
Ward off from yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is
men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who
disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allâh, but do that
which they are commanded. (6) (It will be said in the Hereafter) O you who
disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism)! Make no excuses this
Day! You are being requited only for what you used to do[].
(7)
O you who believe! Turn to
Allâh with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will expaite from you
your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) the
Day that Allâh will not disgrace the Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and those who
believe with him, Their Light will run forward before them and (with their
Records — Books of deeds) in their right hands They will say: "Our Lord!
Keep perfect our Light for us [and do not put it off till we cross over the
Sirât (a slippery bridge over the Hell) safely] and grant us forgiveness.
Verily, You are Able to do all things[] ." (8) O Prophet (Muhammad
SAW)! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be severe
against them; their abode will be Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.[] (9) Allâh sets forth an example for those who disbelieve, the
wife of Nûh (Noah) and the wife of Lut (