PART 2
[2:142]
The foolish of the people will say: What hath
turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed ?
Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a
straight path.
[2:143]
Thus We have appointed
you a middle nation, that ye may be witnesses against mankind, and that the
messenger may be a witness against you. And We
appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who
followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels. In truth it was a
hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided. But it was not Allah’s purpose
that your faith should be in vain, for Allah is Full of
Pity, Merciful toward mankind.
[2:144]
We have seen the turning of thy face to heaven
(for guidance, O Muhammad). And now verily We shall
make thee turn (in prayer) toward a qiblah which is dear to thee. So turn thy
face toward the
[2:145]
And even if thou broughtest unto those who have
received the Scripture all kinds of portents, they would not follow thy qiblah,
nor canst thou be a follower of their qiblah; nor are some of them followers of
the qiblah of others. And if thou shouldst follow their desires after the
knowledge which hath come unto thee, then surely wert thou of the evil- doers.
[2:146]
Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise
(this revelation) as they recognise their sons. But lo! a party of them
knowingly conceal the truth.
[2:147]
It is the Truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so
be not thou of those who waver.
[2:148]
And each one hath a goal toward which he
turneth; so vie with one another in good works. Wheresoever ye may be, Allah
will bring you all together. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things.
[2:149]
And whencesoever thou comest forth (for prayer,
O Muhammad) turn thy face toward the
[2:150]
Whencesoever thou comest forth turn thy face
toward the Inviolable Place of Worship; and wheresoever ye may be (O Muslims)
turn your faces toward it (when ye pray) so that men may have no argument
against you, save such of them as do injustice - Fear them not, but fear Me! -
and so that I may complete My grace upon you, and that ye may be guided.
[2:151]
Even as We have sent unto you a messenger from
among you, who reciteth unto you Our revelations and causeth you to grow, and
teacheth you the Scripture and wisdom, and teacheth you that which ye knew not.
[2:152]
Therefore remember Me, I will remember you. Give
thanks to Me, and reject not Me.
[2:153]
O ye who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and
prayer. Lo! Allah is with the steadfast.
[2:154]
And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah
"dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.
[2:155]
And surely We shall try you with something of
fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings
to the steadfast,
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Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we
are Allah’s and lo! unto Him we are returning.
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Such are they on whom are blessings from their
Lord, and mercy. Such are the rightly guided.
[2:158]
Lo! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwah are
among the indications of Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on
pilgrimage to the House (of God) or visiteth it, to go around them (as the
pagan custom is). And he who doeth good of his own accord, (for him) lo! Allah
is Responsive, Aware.
[2:159]
Lo! Those who hide the proofs and the guidance
which We revealed, after We had made it clear to mankind in the Scripture: such
are accursed of Allah and accursed of those who have the power to curse.
[2:160]
Except those who repent and amend and make
manifest (the truth). These it is toward whom I relent. I am the Relenting, the
Merciful.
[2:161]
Lo! Those who disbelieve, and die while they are
disbelievers; on them is the curse of Allah and of angels and of men combined.
[2:162]
They ever dwell therein. The doom will not be
lightened for them, neither will they be reprieved.
[2:163]
Your God is One God; there is no God save Him,
the Beneficent, the Merciful.
[2:164]
Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the
earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the
sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down
from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all
kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds
obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah’s Sovereignty) for
people who have sense.
[2:165]
Yet of mankind are some who take unto themselves
(objects of worship which they set as) rivals to Allah, loving them with a love
like (that which is the due) of Allah (only) - those who believe are stauncher
in their love for Allah - Oh, that those who do evil had but known, (on the
day) when they behold the doom, that power belongeth wholly to Allah, and that
Allah is severe in punishment!
[2:166]
(On the day) when those who were followed disown
those who followed (them), and they behold the doom, and all their aims
collapse with them.
[2:167]
And those who were but followers will say: If a
return were possible for us, we would disown them even as they have disowned us.
Thus will Allah show them their own deeds as anguish for them, and they will
not emerge from the Fire.
[2:168]
O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and
wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an
open enemy for you.
[2:169]
He enjoineth upon you only the evil and the
foul, and that ye should tell concerning Allah that which ye know not.
[2:170]
And when it is said unto them: Follow that which
Allah hath revealed, they say: We follow that wherein we found our fathers.
What! Even though their fathers were wholly unintelligent and had no guidance ?
[2:171]
The likeness of those who disbelieve (in
relation to the messenger) is as the likeness of one who calleth unto that
which heareth naught except a shout and cry. Deaf, dumb, blind, therefore they
have no sense.
[2:172]
O ye who believe! Eat of the good things
wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He
Whom ye worship.
[2:173]
He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood,
and swineflesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other
than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor
transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
[2:174]
Lo! those who hide aught of the Scripture which
Allah hath revealed and purchase a small gain therewith, they eat into their
bellies nothing else than fire. Allah will not speak to them on the Day of
Resurrection, nor will He make them grow. Theirs will be a painful doom.
[2:175]
Those are they who purchase error at the price
of guidance, and torment at the price of pardon. How constant are they in their
strife to reach the Fire!
[2:176]
That is because Allah hath revealed the
Scripture with the truth. Lo! those who find (a cause of) disagreement in the
Scripture are in open schism.
[2:177]
It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces
to the East and the West; but righteous is he who believeth in Allah and the
Last Day and the angels and the Scripture and the prophets; and giveth wealth,
for love of Him, to kinsfolk and to orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and
to those who ask, and to set slaves free; and observeth proper worship and
payeth the poor-due. And those who keep their treaty when they make one, and
the patient in tribulation and adversity and time of stress. Such are they who
are sincere. Such are the God-fearing.
[2:178]
O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for
you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave
for the slave, and the female for the female. And for him who is forgiven
somewhat by his (injured) brother, prosecution according to usage and payment
unto him in kindness. This is an alleviation and a mercy from your Lord. He who
transgresseth after this will have a painful doom.
[2:179]
And there is life for you in retaliation, O men
of understanding, that ye may ward off (evil).
[2:180]
It is prescribed for you, when death approacheth
one of you, if he leave wealth, that he bequeath unto parents and near
relatives in kindness. (This is) a duty for all those who ward off (evil).
[2:181]
And whoso changeth (the will) after he hath
heard it - the sin thereof is only upon those who change it. Lo! Allah is
Hearer, Knower.
[2:182]
But he who feareth from a testator some unjust
or sinful clause, and maketh peace between the parties, (it shall be) no sin
for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
[2:183]
O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you,
even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil);
[2:184]
(Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him
who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and
for those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but
whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better for him: and that ye fast is
better for you if ye did but know -
[2:185]
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the
Qur’an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the
Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast
the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the
same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not
hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and
that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye
may be thankful.
[2:186]
And when My servants question thee concerning
Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth
unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they
may be led aright.
[2:187]
It is made lawful for you to go in unto your
wives on the night of the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for
them. Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He
hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So hold intercourse with them
and seek that which Allah hath ordained for you, and eat and drink until the
white thread becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then
strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not, but be at your
devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by Allah, so approach
them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind that they may ward
off (evil).
[2:188]
And eat not up your property among yourselves in
vanity, nor seek by it to gain the hearing of the judges that ye may knowingly
devour a portion of the property of others wrongfully.
[2:189]
They ask thee, (O Muhammad), of new moons, say:
They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not
righteousness that ye go to houses by the backs thereof (as do the idolaters at
certain seasons), but the righteous man is he who wardeth off (evil). So go to
houses by the gates thereof, and observe your duty to Allah, that ye may be
successful.
[2:190]
Fight in the way of Allah against those who
fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors.
[2:191]
And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive
them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than
slaughter. And fight not with them at the
[2:192]
But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving,
Merciful.
[2:193]
And fight them until persecution is no more, and
religion is for Allah. But if they desist, then let there be no hostility
except against wrong-doers.
[2:194]
The forbidden month for the forbidden month, and
forbidden things in retaliation. And one who attacketh you, attack him in like
manner as he attacked you. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is
with those who ward off (evil).
[2:195]
Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and be
not cast by your own hands to ruin; and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the
beneficent.
[2:196]
Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Makka)
for Allah. And if ye are prevented, then send such gifts as can be obtained
with ease, and shave not your heads until the gifts have reached their
destination. And whoever among you is sick or hath an ailment of the head must
pay a ransom of fasting or almsgiving or offering. And if ye are in safety,
then whosoever contenteth himself with the visit for the pilgrimage (shall
give) such gifts as can be had with ease. And whosoever cannot find (such
gifts), then a fast of three days while on the pilgrimage, and of seven when ye
have returned; that is, ten in all. That is for him whoso folk are not present
at the
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The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months,
and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that)
there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the
pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. So make provision for
yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore
keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding.
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It is no sin for you that ye seek the bounty of
your Lord (by trading). But, when ye press on in the multitude from ’Arafat,
remember Allah by the sacred monument. Remember Him as He hath guided you,
although before ye were of those astray.
[2:199]
Then hasten onward from the place whence the
multitude hasteneth onward, and ask forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful.
[2:200]
And when ye have completed your devotions, then
remember Allah as ye remember your fathers or with a more lively remembrance.
But of mankind is he who saith: "Our Lord! Give unto us in the
world," and he hath no portion in the Hereafter.
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And of them (also) is he who saith: "Our
Lord! Give unto us in the world that which is good and in the Hereafter that
which is good, and guard us from the doom of Fire."
[2:202]
For them there is in store a goodly portion out
of that which they have earned. Allah is swift at reckoning.
[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).
[2:211]
Ask of the Children of
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Beautified is the life of the world for those
who disbelieve; they make a jest of the believers. But those who keep their
duty to Allah will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. Allah giveth
without stint to whom He will.
[2:213]
Mankind were one community, and Allah sent (unto
them) prophets as bearers of good tidings and as warners, and revealed
therewith the Scripture with the truth that it might judge between mankind
concerning that wherein they differed. And only those unto whom (the Scripture)
was given differed concerning it, after clear proofs had come unto them,
through hatred one of another. And Allah by His Will guided those who believe
unto the truth of that concerning which they differed. Allah guideth whom He
will unto a straight path.
[2:214]
Or think ye that ye will enter paradise while
yet there hath not come unto you the like of (that which came to) those who
passed away before you ? Affliction and adversity befell them, they were shaken
as with earthquake, till the messenger (of Allah) and those who believed along
with him said: When cometh Allah’s help ? Now surely Allah’s help is nigh.
[2:215]
They ask thee, (O Muhammad), what they shall
spend. Say: that which ye spend for good (must go) to parents and near kindred
and orphans and the needy and the wayfarer. And whatsoever good ye do, lo!
Allah is Aware of it.
[2:216]
Warfare is ordained for you, though it is
hateful unto you; but it may happen that ye hate a thing which is good for you,
and it may happen that ye love a thing which is bad for you. Allah knoweth, ye
know not.
[2:217]
They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to
warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression),
but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable
Place of Worship, and to expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for
persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease from fighting
against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can.
And whoso becometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose
works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter. Such are rightful owners
of the Fire: they will abide therein.
[2:218]
Lo! those who believe, and those who emigrate
(to escape the persecution) and strive in the way of Allah, these have hope of
Allah’s mercy. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
[2:219]
They question thee about strong drink and games
of chance. Say: In both is great sin, and (some) utility for men; but the sin
of them is greater than their usefulness. And they ask thee what they ought to
spend. Say: that which is superfluous. Thus Allah maketh plain to you (His)
revelations, that haply ye may reflect.
[2:220]
Upon the world and the Hereafter. And they
question thee concerning orphans. Say: To improve their lot is best. And if ye
mingle your affairs with theirs, then (they are) your brothers. Allah knoweth
him who spoileth from him who improveth. Had Allah willed He could have
overburdened you. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
[2:221]
Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo!
a believing bondwoman is better than an idolatress though she please you; and
give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a
believing slave is better than an idolater though he please you. These invite
unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the Garden, and unto forgiveness by His
grace, and expoundeth His revelations to mankind that haply they may remember.
[2:222]
They question thee (O Muhammad) concerning
menstruation. Say: It is an illness, so let women alone at such times and go
not in unto them till they are cleansed. And when they have purified
themselves, then go in unto them as Allah hath enjoined upon you. Truly Allah
loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth those who have a care for cleanness.
[2:223]
Your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so
go to your tilth as ye will, and send (good deeds) before you for your souls,
and fear Allah, and know that ye will (one day) meet Him. Give glad tidings to
believers, (O Muhammad).
[2:224]
And make not Allah, by your oaths, a hindrance
to your being righteous and observing your duty unto Him and making peace among
mankind. Allah is Hearer, Knower.
[2:225]
Allah will not take you to task for that which is
unintentional in your oaths. But He will take you to task for that which your
hearts have garnered. Allah is Forgiving, Clement.
[2:226]
Those who forswear their wives must wait four
months; then, if they change their mind, lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
[2:227]
And if they decide upon divorce (let them
remember that) Allah is Hearer, Knower.
[2:228]
Women who are divorced shall wait, keeping
themselves apart, three (monthly) courses. And it is not lawful for them that
they should conceal that which Allah hath created in their wombs if they are
believers in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands would do better to take
them back in that case if they desire a reconciliation. And they (women) have
rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness, and men are a degree
above them. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
[2:229]
Divorce must be pronounced twice and then (a
woman) must be retained in honour or released in kindness. And it is not lawful
for you that ye take from women aught of that which ye have given them; except
(in the case) when both fear that they may not be able to keep within the
limits (imposed by) Allah. And if ye fear that they may not be able to keep the
limits of Allah, in that case it is no sin for either of them if the woman
ransom herself. These are the limits (imposed by) Allah. Transgress them not.
For whoso transgresseth Allah’s limits: such are wrong-doers.
[2:230]
And if he hath divorced her (the third time),
then she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she hath wedded another husband.
Then if he (the other husband) divorce her it is no sin for both of them that
they come together again if they consider that they are able to observe the
limits of Allah. These are the limits of Allah. He manifesteth them for people
who have knowledge.
[2:231]
When ye have divorced women, and they have
reached their term, then retain them in kindness or release them in kindness.
Retain them not to their hurt so that ye transgress (the limits). He who doeth
that hath wronged his soul. Make not the revelations of Allah a laughing-stock
(by your behaviour), but remember Allah’s grace upon you and that which He hath
revealed unto you of the Scripture and of wisdom, whereby He doth exhort you.
Observe your duty to Allah and know that Allah is Aware of all things.
[2:232]
And when ye have divorced women and they reach
their term, place not difficulties in the way of their marrying their husbands
if it is agreed between them in kindness. This is an admonition for him among
you who believeth in Allah and the Last Day. That is more virtuous for you, and
cleaner. Allah knoweth; ye know not.
[2:233]
Mothers shall suckle their children for two
whole years; (that is) for those who wish to complete the suckling. The duty of
feeding and clothing nursing mothers in a seemly manner is upon the father of
the child. No-one should be charged beyond his capacity. A mother should not be
made to suffer because of her child, nor should he to whom the child is born
(be made to suffer) because of his child. And on the (father’s) heir is
incumbent the like of that (which was incumbent on the father). If they desire
to wean the child by mutual consent and (after) consultation, it is no sin for
them; and if ye wish to give your children out to nurse, it is no sin for you,
provide that ye pay what is due from you in kindness. Observe your duty to
Allah, and know that Allah is Seer of what ye do.
[2:234]
Such of you as die and leave behind them wives,
they (the wives) shall wait, keeping themselves apart, four months and ten
days. And when they reach the term (prescribed for them) then there is no sin
for you in aught that they may do with themselves in decency. Allah is informed
of what ye do.
[2:235]
There is no sin for you in that which ye
proclaim or hide in your minds concerning your troth with women. Allah knoweth
that ye will remember them. But plight not your troth with women except by
uttering a recognised form of words. And do not consummate the marriage until
(the term) prescribed is run. Know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds, so
beware of Him; and know that Allah is Forgiving, Clement.
[2:236]
It is no sin for you if ye divorce women while
yet ye have not touched them, nor appointed unto them a portion. Provide for
them, the rich according to his means, and the straitened according to his
means, a fair provision. (This is) a bounden duty for those who do good.
[2:237]
If ye divorce them before ye have touched them
and ye have appointed unto them a portion, then (pay the) half of that which ye
appointed, unless they (the women) agree to forgo it, or he agreeth to forgo it
in whose hand is the marriage tie. To forgo is nearer to piety. And forget not
kindness among yourselves. Allah is Seer of what ye do.
[2:238]
Be guardians of your prayers, and of the midmost
prayer, and stand up with devotion to Allah.
[2:239]
And if ye go in fear, then (pray) standing or on
horseback. And when ye are again in safety, remember Allah, as He hath taught
you that which (heretofore) ye knew not.
[2:240]
(In the case of) those of you who are about to
die and leave behind them wives, they should bequeath unto their wives a
provision for the year without turning them out, but if they go out (of their
own accord) there is no sin for you in that which they do of themselves within
their rights. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
[2:241]
For divorced women a provision in kindness: a
duty for those who ward off (evil).
[2:242]
Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations
so that ye may understand.
[2:243]
Bethink thee (O Muhammad) of those of old, who
went forth from their habitations in their thousands, fearing death, and Allah
said unto them: Die; and then He brought them back to life. Lo! Allah is a Lord
of Kindness to mankind, but most of mankind give not thanks.
[2:244]
Fight in the way of Allah, and know that Allah
is Hearer, Knower.
[2:245]
Who is it that will lend unto Allah a goodly
loan, so that He may give it increase manifold ? Allah straiteneth and
enlargeth. Unto Him ye will return.
[2:246]
Bethink thee of the leaders of the Children of
[2:247]
Their Prophet said unto them: Lo! Allah hath raised
up Saul to be a king for you. They said: How can he have kingdom over us when
we are more deserving of the kingdom than he is, since he hath not been given
wealth enough ? He said: Lo! Allah hath chosen him above you, and hath
increased him abundantly in wisdom and stature. Allah bestoweth His Sovereignty
on whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.
[2:248]
And their Prophet said unto them: Lo! the token
of his kingdom is that there shall come unto you the ark wherein is peace of
reassurance from your Lord, and a remnant of that which the house of Moses and
the house of Aaron left behind, the angels bearing it. Lo! herein shall be a
token for you if (in truth) ye are believers.
[2:249]
And when Saul set out with the army, he said:
Lo! Allah will try you by (the ordeal of) a river. Whosoever therefore drinketh
thereof he is not of me, and whosoever tasteth it not he is of me, save him who
taketh (thereof) in the hollow of his hand. But they drank thereof, all save a
few of them. And after he had crossed (the river), he and those who believed
with him, they said: We have no power this day against Goliath and his hosts.
But those who knew that they would meet Allah exclaimed: How many a little
company hath overcome a mighty host by Allah’s leave! Allah is with the
steadfast.
[2:250]
And when they went into the field against
Goliath and his hosts they said: Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance, make our
foothold sure, and give us help against the disbelieving folk.
[2:251]
So they routed them by Allah’s leave and David
slew Goliath; and Allah gave him the kingdom and wisdom, and taught him of that
which He willeth. And if Allah had not repelled some men by others the earth
would have been corrupted. But Allah is a Lord of Kindness to (His) creatures.
[2:252]
These are the portents of Allah which We recite
unto thee (Muhammad) with truth, and lo! thou art of the number of (Our)
messengers;