Part 6
Allâh does not like that the evil should be uttered in public
except by him who has been wronged. And Allâh is Ever All¬Hearer, All¬Knower. (148) Whether you (mankind)
disclose (by good words of thanks) a good deed (done to you in the form of a
favour by someone), or conceal it, or pardon an evil, … verily, Allâh is Ever
Oft-Pardoning, All-Powerful. (149) Verily, those who disbelieve in Allâh and His
Messengers and wish to make distinction between Allâh and His Messengers (by
believing in Allâh and disbelieving in His Messengers) saying, "We believe
in some but reject others," and wish to adopt a way in between. (150) They are in truth
disbelievers. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating torment.
(151) And those who believe
in Allâh and His Messengers and make no distinction between any of them
(Messengers), We shall give them their rewards, and Allâh is Ever
Oft¬Forgiving, Most Merciful. (152) The people of the Scripture (Jews) ask you to
cause a book to descend upon them from heaven. Indeed they asked Mûsa (Moses)
for even greater than that, when they said: "Show us Allâh in
public," but they were struck with thunderclap and lightning for their
wickedness. Then they worshipped the calf even after clear proofs, evidences,
and signs had come to them. (Even) so We forgave them. And We gave Mûsa (Moses)
a clear proof of authority. (153) And for their covenant, We raised over them
the Mount and (on the other occasion) We said: "Enter the gate prostrating
(or bowing) with humility;" and We commanded them: "Transgress not
(by doing worldly works) on the Sabbath (Saturday)." And We took from them
a firm covenant[]. (154)
Because of their breaking the covenant, and of their rejecting the
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh,
and of their killing the Prophets unjustly, and of their saying: "Our
hearts are wrapped (with coverings, i.e. we do not understand what the
Messengers say)" - nay, Allâh has set a seal upon their hearts because of
their disbelief, so they believe not but a little. (155) And because of their
(Jews) disbelief and uttering against Maryam (Mary A.S. ) a grave false charge
(that she has committed illegal sexual intercourse); (156) And because of their
saying (in boast), "We killed Messiah 'Īsā (Jesus), son of
Maryam (Mary), the Messenger of Allâh," - but they killed him not, nor
crucified him, but the resemblance of 'Īsā (Jesus) was put over
another man (and they killed that man), and those who differ therein are full
of doubts. They have no (certain) knowledge, they follow nothing but
conjecture. For surely; they killed him not [i.e. 'Īsā (Jesus), son
of Maryam (Mary) A.S.]: (157) But Allâh raised him ['Īsā (Jesus)]
up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and he A.S. is in the heavens). And
Allâh is Ever All-Powerful, All-Wise. (158) And there is none of
the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), but must believe in him
['Īsā (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), as only a Messenger of Allâh and
a human being],[] before his ['Īsā (Jesus) A.S. or a Jew's or a
Christian's] death[] (at the time of the appearance of the angel of death). And
on the Day of Resurrection, he ['Īsā (Jesus)] will be a witness
against them (159) For the wrong-doing of the Jews, We made unlawful for them
certain good foods which has been lawful for them, and for their hindering many
from Allâh's Way; (160) And their taking of Ribâ (usury) though they were
forbidden from taking it and their devouring of men's substance wrongfully
(bribery). And We have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful
torment. (161) But those among them who are well-grounded in knowledge, and the
believers, believe in what has been sent down to you (Muhammad SAW) and what
was sent down before you, and those who perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and
give Zakât and believe in Allâh and in the Last Day, it is they to whom We
shall give a great reward. (162)
Verily, We have sent the revelation to you (O Muhammad SAW)[] as
We sent the revelation to Nûh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) sent
the revelation to Ibrâhîm (Abraham), Ismâ‘îl (Ishmael), Ishâq (Isaac), Ya‘qûb
(Jacob), and Al-Asbât [the offspring of the twelve sons of Ya‘qûb (Jacob)],
‘Îsâ (Jesus), Ayyûb (Job), Yûnus (Jonah), Hârûn (Aaron), and Sulaimân
(Solomon); and to Dâwûd (David) We gave the Zabûr (Psalms). (163) And Messengers We
have mentioned to you before, and Messengers We have not mentioned to you, -
and to Mûsa (Moses) Allâh spoke directly. (164) Messengers as bearers
of good news as well as of warning in order that mankind should have no plea
against Allâh after the (coming of) Messengers. And Allâh is Ever All-Powerful,
All-Wise. (165) But Allâh bears witness to that which He has sent down (the
Qur'ân) unto you (O Muhammad SAW), He has sent it down with His Knowledge, and
the angels bear witness. And Allâh is All-Sufficient as a Witness. (166) Verily, those who
disbelieve [by concealing the truth about Prophet Muhammad SAW and his message
of true Islâmic Monotheism written in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel) with them] and prevent (mankind) from the Path of Allâh (Islâmic
Monotheism), they have certainly strayed far away. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî). (167) Verily, those who
disbelieve and did wrong [by concealing the truth about Prophet Muhammad SAW
and his message of true Islâmic Monotheism written in the Taurât (Torah) and
the Injeel (Gospel) with them], Allâh will not forgive them, nor will He guide
them to any way, - (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî). (168) Except the way of
Hell, to dwell therein forever, and this is ever easy for Allâh. (169) O mankind! Verily,
there has come to you the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) with the truth from your
Lord, so believe in him, it is better for you. But if you disbelieve, then
certainly to Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth. And Allâh
is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise. (170)
O people of the Scripture! Do not exceed the limits in your
religion, nor say of Allâh aught but the truth. The Messiah
Īsā(Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), was (no more than) a Messenger of
Allâh and His Word, ("Be!" - and he was) which He bestowed on Maryam
(Mary) and a spirit (Rûh)[] created by Him; so believe in Allâh and His
Messengers. Say not: "Three (trinity)!" Cease! (it is) better for
you. For Allâh is (the only) One Ilâh (God), glory be to Him (Far Exalted is
He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that
is in the earth. And Allâh is All¬Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs.[] (171) The Messiah will
never be proud to reject to be a slave of Allâh, nor the angels who are near
(to Allâh). And whosoever rejects His worship and is proud, then He will gather
them all together unto Himself. (172) So, as for those who believed (in the Oneness
of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and did deeds of righteousness, He will give
their (due) rewards, and more out of His Bounty. But as for those who refused
His worship and were proud, He will punish them with a painful torment . And
they will not find for themselves besides Allâh any protector or helper. (173) O mankind! Verily,
there has come to you a convincing proof (Prophet Muhammad SAW) from your Lord,
and We sent down to you a manifest light (this Qur'ân). (174) So, as for those who
believed in Allâh and held fast to Him, He will admit them to His Mercy and
Grace (i.e.
They ask you for a legal
verdict. Say: "Allâh directs (thus) about Al¬Kalâlah (those who leave
neither descendants nor ascendants as heirs). If it is a man that dies, leaving
a sister, but no child, she shall have half the inheritance. If (such a
deceased was) a woman, who left no child, her brother takes her inheritance. If
there are two sisters, they shall have two-thirds of the inheritance; if there
are brothers and sisters, the male will have twice the share of the female.
(Thus) does Allâh makes clear to you (His Law) lest you go astray. And Allâh is
the All-Knower of everything." (176)
Al-Maeda
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations. Lawful to you (for
food) are all the beasts of cattle except that which will be announced to you
(herein), game (also) being unlawful when you assume Ihrâm for Hajj or 'Umrah
(pilgrimage). Verily, Allâh commands that which He wills. (1) O you who believe!
Violate not the sanctity of the Symbols of Allâh, nor of the Sacred Month, nor
of the animals brought for sacrifice, nor the garlanded people or animals, and
others nor the people coming to the Sacred House (Makkah), seeking the bounty
and good pleasure of their Lord. But when you finish the Ihrâm (of Hajj or
'Umrah), you may hunt, and let not the hatred of some people in (once) stopping
you from Al-Masjid-Al-Harâm (at Makkah) lead you to transgression (and
hostility on your part). Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwa (virtue,
righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression.
And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment. (2)
Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al-Maitah (the dead animals -
cattle - beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which
Allâh’s Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering, (that which has been
slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allâh, or has been slaughtered for
idols) and that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or
by a headlong fall, or by the goring of horns - and that which has been
(partly) eaten by a wild animal - unless you are able to slaughter it (before
its death) - and that which is sacrificed (slaughtered) on An-Nusub []
(stone-altars). (Forbidden) also is to use arrows seeking luck or decision;
(all) that is Fisqun (disobedience of Allâh and sin). This day, those who
disbelieved have given up all hope of your religion; so fear them not, but fear
Me. This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon
you, and have chosen for you Islâm as your religion. But as for him who is
forced by severe hunger, with no inclination to sin (such can eat these above
mentioned meats), then surely, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (3) They ask you (O
Muhammad SAW) what is lawful for them (as food). Say: "Lawful unto you are
At-Tayyibât [all kind of Halâl (lawful-good) foods which Allâh has made lawful
(meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables and
fruits)]. And those beasts and birds of prey which you have trained as hounds,
training and teaching them (to catch) in the manner as directed to you by
Allâh; so eat of what they catch for you, but pronounce the Name of Allâh over
it, and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Swift in reckoning." (4) Made lawful to you
this day are At¬Tayyibât [all kinds of Halâl (lawful) foods, which Allâh has
made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats,
vegetables and fruits). The food (slaughtered cattle, eatable animals,) of the
people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is lawful to you and yours is
lawful to them. (Lawful to you in marriage) are chaste women from the believers
and chaste women from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)
before your time, when you have given their due Mahr (bridal - money given by
the husband to his wife at the time of marriage), desiring chastity (i.e.
taking them in legal wedlock) not committing illegal sexual intercourse, nor
taking them as girl-friends. And whosoever disbelieves in faith [i.e. in the
Oneness of Allâh and in all the other Articles of Faith, i.e. His (Allâh's),
Angels, His Holy Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection and Al-Qadar
(Divine Preordainments)], then fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he
will be among the losers. (5)
O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salât (the prayer),
wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet
hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles[]. If you are in a
state of Janâba (i.e. after a sexual discharge), purify yourself (bathe your
whole body). But if you are ill or on a journey or any of you comes after
answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (i.e.
sexual intercourse) and you find no water, then perform Tayammum with clean
earth and rub therewith your faces and hands.[] Allâh does not want to place
you in difficulty, but He wants to purify you, and to complete His Favour to
you that you may be thankful (6) And remember Allâh's Favour to you and His
Covenant with which He bound you when you said: "We hear and we
obey." And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is All-Knower of that which is in
(secrets of your) breasts. (7) O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allâh
as just witnesses and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid
justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is
Well-Acquainted with what you do. (8) Allâh has promised those who believe (in the
Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and do deeds of righteousness, that for
them there is forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise) (9)
And those who disbelieve and deny our Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are those who will be the dwellers
of the Hell-fire. (10) O you who believe! Remember the Favour of Allâh unto you
when some people desired (made a plan) to stretch out their hands against you,
but (Allâh) held back their hands from you. So fear Allâh. And in Allâh let the
believers put their trust. (11) Indeed Allâh took the covenant from the
Children of
And from those who call themselves Christians, We took their
covenant, but they have abandoned a good part of the Message that was sent to
them.[] So We planted amongst them enmity and hatred till the Day of
Resurrection (when they discarded Allâh's Book, disobeyed Allâh's Messengers
and His Orders and transgressed beyond bounds in Allâh's disobedience), and
Allâh will inform them of what they used to do. (14) O people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad
SAW) explaining to you much of that which you used to hide from the Scripture
and pass over (i.e. leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has
come to you from Allâh a light (Prophet Muhammad SAW ) and a plain Book (this
Qur'ân). (15) Wherewith Allâh guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to
ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and
guides them to a Straight Way (Islâmic Monotheism) (16) Surely, in disbelief
are they who say that Allâh is the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary)[]. Say (O
Muhammad SAW): "Who then has the least power against Allâh, if He were to
destroy the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary), his mother, and all those who are on
the earth together?" And to Allâh belongs the dominion of the heavens and
the earth, and all that is between them. He creates what He wills. And Allâh is
Able to do all things. (17)
And (both) the Jews and the Christians say: "We are the children
of Allâh and His loved ones." Say: "Why then does He punish you for
your sins?" Nay, you are but human beings, of those He has created, He
forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills. And to Allâh belongs the
dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and to Him
is the return (of all). (18) O people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians)! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad SAW) making (things)
clear unto you, after a break in (the series of) Messengers, lest you say:
"There came unto us no bringer of glad tidings and no warner.[]" But
now has come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner. And Allâh is Able
to do all things. (19) And (remember) when Mûsa (Moses) said to his people:
"O my people! Remember the Favour of Allâh to you, when He made Prophets
among you, made you kings, and gave you what He had not given to any other
among the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinn, in the past)." (20) "O my people!
Enter the holy land (
They said: "O Mûsa (Moses)! We shall never enter it as long
as they are there. So go you and your Lord and fight you two, we are sitting
right here." (24) He [Mûsa (Moses)] said: "O my Lord! I have power
only over myself and my brother, so separate us from the people who are the
Fâsiqûn (rebellious and disobedient to Allâh)!" (25) (Allâh) said:
"Therefore it (this holy land) is forbidden to them for forty years; in
distraction they will wander through the land. So be not sorrowful over the
people who are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious and disobedient to Allâh)." (26) And (O Muhammad SAW)
recite to them (the Jews) the story of the two sons of Adam (Hâbil and Qâbil —
Abel and Cain)] in truth; when each offered a sacrifice (to Allâh), it was
accepted from the one but not from the other. The latter said to the former:
"I will surely kill you.[]" The former said: "Verily, Allâh
accepts only from those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2)." (27) "If you do
stretch your hand against me to kill me, I shall never stretch my hand against
you to kill you, for I fear Allâh; the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and
all that exists)." (28) "Verily, I intend to let you draw my sin
on yourself as well as yours, then you will be one of the dwellers of the Fire,
and that is the recompense of the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong¬doers)."
(29) So the Nafs (self) of
the other (latter one) encouraged him and made fair¬seeming to him the murder
of his brother; he murdered him and became one of the losers. (30) Then Allâh sent a
crow who scratched the ground to show him to hide the dead body of his brother.
He (the murderer) said: "Woe to me! Am I not even able to be as this crow
and to hide the dead body of my brother?" Then he became one of those who
regretted. (31)
Because of that We ordained for the Children of Israel that if
anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread
mischief in the land - it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone
saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind. And indeed,
there came to them Our Messengers with clear proofs, evidences, and signs, even
then after that many of them continued to exceed the limits (e.g. by doing
oppression unjustly and exceeding beyond the limits set by Allâh by committing
the major sins) in the land!.[] (32) The recompense of those who wage war against
Allâh and His Messenger and do mischief in the land is only that they shall be
killed or crucified or their hands and their feet be cut off from the opposite
sides, or be exiled from the land. That is their disgrace in this world, and a
great torment is theirs in the Hereafter. (33) Except for those who
(having fled away and then) came back (as Muslims) with repentance before they fall
into your power; in that case, know that Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(34) O you who believe! Do
your duty to Allâh and fear Him. Seek the means of approach to Him, and strive
hard in His Cause (as much as you can). So that you may be successful.[] (35) Verily, those who
disbelieve, if they had all that is in the earth, and as much again therewith
to ransom themselves thereby from the torment on the Day of Resurrection, it
would never be accepted of them, and theirs would be a painful torment.[] (36)
They will long to get out of the Fire, but never will they get out
therefrom, and theirs will be a lasting torment. (37) And (as for) the make
theif and the female thief, cut off (from the wrist joint) their (right) hands
as a recompense for that which they committed, a punishment by way of example
from Allâh. And Allâh is All-Powerful, All-Wise. (38) But whosoever repents
after his crime and does righteous good deeds (by obeying Allâh), then verily,
Allâh will pardon him (accept his repentance). Verily, Allâh is Oft¬Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (39) Know you not that to Allâh (Alone) belongs the dominion of the
heavens and the earth! He punishes whom He wills and He forgives whom He wills.
And Allâh is Able to do all things. (40) O Messenger (Muhammad SAW)! Let not those who
hurry to fall into disbelief grieve you, of such who say: "We
believe" with their mouths but their hearts have no faith. And of the Jews
are men who listen much and eagerly to lies - listen to others who have not
come to you. They change the words from their places; they say, "If you
are given this, take it, but if you are not given this, then beware!" And
whomsoever Allâh wants to put in Al¬Fitnah [error, because of his rejecting the
Faith], you can do nothing for him against Allâh. Those are the ones whose
hearts Allâh does not want to purify (from disbelief and hypocrisy); for them
there is a disgrace in this world, and in the Hereafter a great torment. (41)
(They like to) listen to falsehood, to devour anything forbidden.
So if they come to you (O Muhammad SAW), either judge between them, or turn
away from them. If you turn away from them, they cannot hurt you in the least.
And if you judge, judge with justice between them. Verily, Allâh loves those
who act justly. (42) But how do they come to you for decision while they have the
Taurât (Torah), in which is the (plain) Decision of Allâh; yet even after that,
they turn away. For they are not (really) believers. (43) Verily, We did send
down the Taurât (Torah) [to Mûsa (Moses)], therein was guidance and light, by
which the Prophets, who submitted themselves to Allâh's Will, judged for the
Jews. And the rabbis and the priests [too judged for the Jews by the Taurât
(Torah) after those Prophets] for to them was entrusted the protection of
Allâh's Book, and they were witnesses thereto. Therefore fear not men but fear
Me (O Jews) and sell not My Verses for a miserable price. And whosoever does
not judge by what Allâh has revealed, such are the Kâfirûn (i.e. disbelievers -
of a lesser degree as they do not act on Allâh's Laws[]). (44) And We ordained
therein for them: "Life for life[], eye for eye, nose for nose, ear for
ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds equal for equal." But if anyone remits
the retaliation by way of charity, it shall be for him an expiation. And
whosoever does not judge by that which Allâh has revealed, such are the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrong¬doers - of a lesser degree). (45)
And in their footsteps, We sent 'Īsā (Jesus), son of
Maryam (Mary)[], confirming the Taurât (Torah) that had come before him, and We
gave him the Injeel (Gospel), in which was guidance and light and confirmation
of the Taurât (Torah) that had come before it, a guidance and an admonition for
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2). (46) Let the people of the Injeel (Gospel) judge
by what Allâh has revealed therein. And whosoever does not judge by what Allâh
has revealed (then) such (people) are the Fâsiqûn (the rebellious i.e.
disobedient (of a lesser degree) to Allâh. (47) And We have sent down
to you (O Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Qur'ân) in truth, confirming the
Scripture that came before it and Muhaymin (trustworthy in highness and a
witness) over it (old Scriptures)[]. So judge among them by what Allâh has
revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging away from the truth that
has come to you. To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way.
If Allâh had willed, He would have made you one nation, but that (He) may test
you in what He has given you; so compete in good deeds. The return of you (all)
is to Allâh; then He will inform you about that in which you used to differ (48) And so judge (you O
Muhammad SAW) among them by what Allâh has revealed and follow not their vain
desires, but beware of them lest they turn you (O Muhammad SAW) far away from
some of that which Allâh has sent down to you. And if they turn away, then know
that Allâh's Will is to punish them for some sins of theirs. And truly, most of
men are Fâsiqûn (rebellious and disobedient to Allâh). (49) Do they then seek the
judgement of (the days of) Ignorance?[] And who is better in judgement than
Allâh for a people who have firm Faith. (50)
O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliyâ’
(friends, protectors, helpers), they are but Auliyâ’ of each other. And if any
amongst you takes them (as Auliyâ’), then surely he is one of them. Verily,
Allâh guides not those people who are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers
and unjust). (51) And you see those in whose hearts there is a disease (of
hypocrisy), they hurry to their friendship, saying: "We fear lest some
misfortune of a disaster may befall us." Perhaps Allâh may bring a victory
or a decision according to His Will. Then they will become regretful for what
they have been keeping as a secret in themselves. (52) And those who believe
will say: "Are these the men (hypocrites) who swore their strongest oaths
by Allâh that they were with you (Muslims)?" All that they did has been in
vain (because of their hypocrisy), and they have become the losers. (53) O you who believe!
Whoever from among you turns back from his religion (Islâm), Allâh will bring a
people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers,
stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allâh, and never fear of
the blame of the blamers. That is the Grace of Allâh which He bestows on whom
He wills. And Allâh is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower. (54) Verily, your Walî
(Protector or Helper) is none other than Allâh, His Messenger, and the believers,
- those who perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give Zakât, and they are
Rakiun (those who bow down or submit themselves with obedience to Allâh in
prayer). (55) And whosoever takes Allâh, His Messenger, and those who have
believed, as Protectors, then the party of Allâh will be the victorious.[] (56) O you who believe!
Take not as Auliyâ' (protectors and helpers) those who take your religion as a
mockery and fun from among those who received the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) before you, nor from among the disbelievers; and fear Allâh if you
indeed are true believers. (57)
And when you proclaim the call for As-Salât [call for the prayer
(Adhân)], they take it (but) as a mockery and fun; that is because they are a
people who understand not.[] (58) Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians)! Do you criticize us for no other reason than that we believe
in Allâh, and in (the revelation) which has been sent down to us and in that
which has been sent down before (us), and that most of you are Fâsiqûn
[rebellious and disobedient (to Allâh)]?" (59) Say (O Muhammad SAW
to the people of the Scripture): "Shall I inform you of something worse
than that, regarding the recompense from Allâh: those (Jews) who incurred the
Curse of Allâh and His Wrath, those of whom (some) He transformed into monkeys
and swines, those who worshipped Tâghût[] (false deities); such are worse in
rank (on the Day of Resurrection in the Hell¬fire), and far more astray from
the Right Path (in the life of this world)." (60) When they come to
you, they say: "We believe." But in fact they enter with (an
intention of) disbelief and they go out with the same. And Allâh knows all what
they were hiding (61) And you see many of them (Jews) hurrying towards sin and
transgression, and eating illegal things [as bribes and Ribâ (usury), etc.].
Evil indeed is that which they have been doing (62) Why do not the rabbis
and the religious learned men forbid them from uttering sinful words and from
eating illegal things. Evil indeed is that which they have been performing. (63) The Jews say:
"Allâh's Hand is tied up (i.e. He does not give and spend of His
Bounty)." Be their hands tied up and be they accursed for what they
uttered. Nay, both His Hands[] are widely outstretched. He spends (of His Bounty)
as He wills. Verily, the Revelation that has come to you from your Lord (Allâh)
increases in most of them (their) obstinate rebellion and disbelief. We have
put enmity and hatred amongst them till the Day of Resurrection. Every time
they kindled the fire of war, Allâh extinguished it; and they (ever) strive to
make mischief on earth. And Allâh does not like the Mufsidûn (mischief-makers).
(64)
And if only the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) had
believed (in Muhammad SAW) and warded off evil (sin, ascribing partners to
Allâh) and had become Al¬Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) We would indeed have
expiated from them their sins and admitted them to Gardens of pleasure (in
They thought there will be no Fitnah (trial or punishment), so
they became blind and deaf; after that Allâh turned to them (with Forgiveness);
yet again many of them became blind and deaf. And Allâh is the All¬Seer of what
they do. (71) Surely, they have disbelieved who say: "Allâh is the
Messiah Īsā (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)." But the Messiah
Īsā(Jesus) said: "O Children of
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians)! Exceed not the limits in your religion (by believing in something)
other than the truth, and do not follow the vain desires of people who went
astray before, and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the Right
Path." (77) Those among the Children of