[2:203]
Remember Allah through the appointed days. Then
whoso hasteneth (his departure) by two days, it is no sin for him, and whoso
delayeth, it is no sin for him; that is for him who wardeth off (evil). Be
careful of your duty to Allah, and know that unto Him ye will be gathered.
[2:204]
And of mankind there is he whoso conversation on
the life of this world pleaseth thee (Muhammad), and he calleth Allah to
witness as to that which is in his heart; yet he is the most rigid of
opponents.
[2:205]
And when he turneth away (from thee) his effort
in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the
cattle; and Allah loveth not mischief.
[2:206]
And when it is said unto him: Be careful of thy
duty to Allah, pride taketh him to sin. Hell will settle his account, an evil
resting- place.
[2:207]
And of mankind is he who would sell himself,
seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah hath compassion on (His) bondmen.
[2:208]
O ye who believe! Come, all of you, into
submission (unto Him); and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.
[2:209]
And if ye slide back after the clear proofs have
come unto you, then know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.
[2:210]
Wait they for naught else than that Allah should
come unto them in the shadows of the clouds with the angels ?
Then the case would be already judged. All cases go back to Allah (for
judgment).