Aal-e-Imran The family of Imran
Chapter 3 Aal-e-Imran 200 verses, Madina
1. Alif-Lam-Meem. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone)
knows their meanings).
2. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who
sustains and protects all that exists.
3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Quran) to you (Muhammad SAW) with truth, confirming
what came before it. And he sent down the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
4. Aforetime, as a guidance to mankind, And He sent down the criterion (of judgement between right
and wrong (this Quran)). Truly, those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, for them there is a severe torment; and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of
Retribution.
5. Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the heavens.
6. He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be
worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
7. It is He Who has sent down to you (Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Quran). In it are Verses that are
entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book (and those are the Verses of Al-Ahkam
(commandments, etc.), Al-Faraid (obligatory duties) and Al-Hudud (legal laws for the punishment of
thieves, adulterers, etc.)); and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a
deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah
(polytheism and trials, etc.), and seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings
save Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it
(clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord." And none receive admonition except men of
understanding. (Tafsir At-Tabaree).
8. (They say): "Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant
us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower."
9. Our Lord! Verily, it is You Who will gather mankind together on the Day about which there is no
doubt. Verily, Allah never breaks His Promise".
10. Verily, those who disbelieve, neither their properties nor their offspring will avail them whatsoever
against Allah; and it is they who will be fuel of the Fire.
11. Like the behaviour of the people of Firaun (Pharaoh) and those before them; they belied Our Ayat
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), so Allah seized (destroyed) them for their
sins. And Allah is Severe in punishment.
12. Say (O Muhammad SAW) to those who disbelieve: "You will be defeated and gathered together to
Hell, and worst indeed is that place to rest."
13. There has already been a sign for you (O Jews) in the two armies that met (in combat i.e. the battle
of Badr): One was fighting in the Cause of Allah, and as for the other (they) were disbelievers. They (the
believers) saw them (the disbelievers) with their own eyes twice their number (although they were thrice
their number). And Allah supports with His Victory whom He pleases. Verily, in this is a lesson for
those who understand. (See Verse 8:44). (Tafsir At-Tabaree)
believers) saw them (the disbelievers) with their own eyes twice their number (although they were thrice
their number). And Allah supports with His Victory whom He pleases. Verily, in this is a lesson for
those who understand. (See Verse 8:44). (Tafsir At-Tabaree)
14. Beautified for men is the love of things they covet; women, children, much of gold and silver
(wealth), branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present worlds
life; but Allah has the excellent return (Paradise with flowing rivers, etc.) with Him.
15. Say: "Shall I inform you of things far better than those? For Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2)
there are Gardens (Paradise) with their Lord, underneath which rivers flow. Therein (is their) eternal
(home) and Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives) (i.e. they will have no menses, urine, or
stool, etc.), And Allah will be pleased with them. And Allah is All-Seer of the (His) slaves".
16. Those who say: "Our Lord! We have indeed believed, so forgive us our sins and save us from the
punishment of the Fire."
17. (They are) those who are patient ones, those who are true (in Faith, words, and deeds), and obedient
with sincere devotion in worship to Allah. Those who spend (give the Zakat and alms in the Way of
Allah) and those who pray and beg Allahs Pardon in the last hours of the night.
18. Allah bears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the
angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in
Justice. La ilah illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
19. Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)
did not differ except, out of mutual jealousy, after knowledge had come to them. And whoever
disbelieves in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, then surely, Allah is
Swift in calling to account.
20. So if they dispute with you (Muhammad SAW) say: "I have submitted myself to Allah (in Islam),
and (so have) those who follow me." And say to those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) and to those who are illiterates (Arab pagans): "Do you (also) submit yourselves (to Allah in
Islam)?" If they do, they are rightly guided; but if they turn away, your duty is only to convey the
Message; and Allah is All-Seer of (His ) slaves.
21. Verily! Those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)
of Allah and kill the Prophets without right, and kill those men who order just dealings, … announce to
them a painful torment.
22. They are those whose works will be lost in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no
helpers.
23. Have you not seen those who have been given a portion of the Scripture? They are being invited to
the Book of Allah to settle their dispute, then a party of them turn away, and they are averse.
24. This is because they say: "The Fire shall not touch us but for a number of days." And that which they
used to invent regarding their religion has deceived them.
25. How (will it be) when We gather them together on the Day about which there is no doubt (i.e. the
Day of Resurrection). And each person will be paid in full what he has earned? And they will not be
dealt with unjustly.
26. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O Allah! Possessor of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom
You will, and You take the kingdom from whom You will, and You endue with honour whom You will,
and You humiliate whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, You are Able to do all things.
27. You make the night to enter into the day, and You make the day to enter into the night (i.e. increase
and decrease in the hours of the night and the day during winter and summer), You bring the living out
of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give wealth and sustenance to whom
You will, without limit (measure or account).
28. Let not the believers take the disbelievers as Auliya (supporters, helpers, etc.) instead of the
believers, and whoever does that will never be helped by Allah in any way, except if you indeed fear a
danger from them. And Allah warns you against Himself (His Punishment), and to Allah is the final
return.
29. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Whether you hide what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it,
and He knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. And Allah is Able to do all things."
30. On the Day when every person will be confronted with all the good he has done, and all the evil he
has done, he will wish that there were a great distance between him and his evil. And Allah warns you
against Himself (His Punishment) and Allah is full of Kindness to the (His) slaves.
31. Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept
Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your
sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
32. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW)." But if they turn
away, then Allah does not like the disbelievers.
33. Allah chose Adam, Nooh (Noah), the family of Ibrahim (Abraham) and the family of Imran above
the Alameen (mankind and jinns) (of their times).
34. Offspring, one of the other, and Allah is the All-Hearer, All-Knower.
35. (Remember) when the wife of Imran said: "O my Lord! I have vowed to You what (the child that) is
in my womb to be dedicated for Your services (free from all worldly work; to serve Your Place of
worship), so accept this, from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing."
36. Then when she delivered her (child Maryam (Mary)), she said: "O my Lord! I have delivered a
female child," -and Allah knew better what she delivered, - "And the male is not like the female, and I
have named her Maryam (Mary), and I seek refuge with You (Allah) for her and for her offspring from
Shaitan (Satan), the outcast."
37. So her Lord (Allah) accepted her with goodly acceptance. He made her grow in a good manner and
put her under the care of Zakariya (Zachariya). Every time he entered Al-Mihrab to (visit) her , he found
her supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Maryam (Mary)! From where have you got this?" She said,
"This is from Allah." Verily, Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills, without limit."
38. At that time Zakariya (Zachariya) invoked his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant me from You, a
good offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of invocation."
39. Then the angels called him, while he was standing in prayer in Al-Mihrab (a praying place or a
private room), (saying): "Allah gives you glad tidings of Yahya (John), confirming (believing in) the
Word from Allah (i.e. the creation of Iesa (Jesus) , the Word from Allah ("Be!" -and he was!)), noble,
keeping away from sexual relations with women, a Prophet, from among the righteous."
40. He said: "O my Lord! How can I have a son when I am very old, and my wife is barren?" Allah said:
"Thus Allah does what He wills."
41. He said: "O my Lord! Make a sign for me." Allah said: "Your sign is that you shall not speak to
mankind for three days except with signals. And remember your Lord much (by praising Him again and
again), and glorify (Him) in the afternoon and in the morning."
42. And (remember) when the angels said: "O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified
you (from polytheism and disbelief), and chosen you above the women of the Alameen (mankind and
jinns) (of her lifetime)."
43. O Mary! "Submit yourself with obedience to your Lord (Allah, by worshipping none but Him
Alone) and prostrate yourself, and Irkai (bow down etc.) along with Ar-Rakioon (those who bow down
etc.)."
44. This is a part of the news of the Ghaib (unseen, i.e. the news of the past nations of which you have
no knowledge) which We inspire you with (O Muhammad SAW). You were not with them, when they
cast lots with their pens as to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary); nor
were you with them when they disputed.
45. (Remember) when the angels said: "O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a
Word ("Be!" - and he was! i.e. Iesa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary)) from Him, his name will be the
Messiah Iesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), held in honour in this world and in the Hereafter, and
will be one of those who are near to Allah."
46. "He will speak to the people in the cradle and in manhood, and he will be one of the righteous."
47. She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me." He said: "So (it will
be) for Allah creates what He wills. When He has decreed something, He says to it only: "Be!" and it is.
48. And He (Allah) will teach him (Iesa (Jesus)) the Book and Al-Hikmah (i.e. the Sunnah, the faultless
speech of the Prophets, wisdom, etc.), (and) the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
49. And will make him (Iesa (Jesus)) a Messenger to the Children of Israel (saying): "I have come to
you with a sign from your Lord, that I design for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and
breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allahs Leave; and I heal him who was born blind, and the leper,
and I bring the dead to life by Allahs Leave. And I inform you of what you eat, and what you store in
your houses. Surely, therein is a sign for you, if you believe.
50. And I have come confirming that which was before me of the Taurat (Torah), and to make lawful to
you part of what was forbidden to you, and I have come to you with a proof from your Lord. So fear
Allah and obey me.
51. Truly! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him (Alone). This is the Straight Path.
52. Then when Iesa (Jesus) came to know of their disbelief, he said: "Who will be my helpers in Allahs
Cause?" Al-Hawarioon (the disciples) said: "We are the helpers of Allah; we believe in Allah, and bear
witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allah)."
53. Our Lord! We believe in what You have sent down, and we follow the Messenger (Iesa (Jesus)); so
write us down among those who bear witness (to the truth i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah -none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah).
54. And they (disbelievers) plotted (to kill Iesa (Jesus) ), and Allah planned too. And Allah is the Best of
the planners.
55. And (remember) when Allah said: "O Iesa (Jesus)! I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear
you (of the forged statement that Iesa (Jesus) is Allahs son) of those who disbelieve, and I will make
those who follow you (Monotheists, who worship none but Allah) superior to those who disbelieve (in
the Oneness of Allah, or disbelieve in some of His Messengers, e.g. Muhammad SAW, Iesa (Jesus),
Moosa (Moses), etc., or in His Holy Books, e.g. the Taurat (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Quran) till
the Day of Resurrection. Then you will return to Me and I will judge between you in the matters in
which you used to dispute."
56. "As to those who disbelieve, I will punish them with a severe torment in this world and in the
Hereafter, and they will have no helpers."
57. And as for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah) and do righteous good deeds, Allah will pay
them their reward in full. And Allah does not like the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers).
58. This is what We recite to you (O Muhammad SAW) of the Verses and the Wise Reminder (i.e. the
Quran).
59. Verily, the likeness of Iesa (Jesus) before Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust,
then (He) said to him: "Be!" -and he was.
60. (This is) the truth from your Lord, so be not of those who doubt.
61. Then whoever disputes with you concerning him (Iesa (Jesus)) after (all this) knowledge that has
come to you, (i.e. Iesa (Jesus)) being a slave of Allah, and having no share in Divinity) say: (O
Muhammad SAW) "Come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves
and yourselves -then we pray and invoke (sincerely) the Curse of Allah upon those who lie."
62. Verily! This is the true narrative (about the story of Iesa (Jesus)), and, La ilaha ill-Allah (none has
the right to be worshipped but Allah, the One and the Only True God, Who has neither a wife nor a son).
And indeed, Allah is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
63. And if they turn away (and do not accept these true proofs and evidences), then surely, Allah is All-
Aware of those who do mischief.
64. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is
just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him,
and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness
that we are Muslims."
65. O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim (Abraham),
while the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no
sense?
66. Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then
dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not.
67. Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic
Monotheism -to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikoon (See V.2:105).
68. Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him,
and this Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Walee
(Protector and Helper) of the believers.
69. A party of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) wish to lead you astray. But they shall
not lead astray anyone except themselves, and they perceive not.
70. O people of the Scripture! (Jews and Christians): "Why do you disbelieve in the Ayat of Allah, (the
Verses about Prophet Muhammad SAW present in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)) while you
(yourselves) bear witness (to their truth)."
71. O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): "Why do you mix truth with falsehood and conceal
the truth while you know?"
72. And a party of the people of the Scripture say: "Believe in the morning in that which is revealed to
the believers (Muslims), and reject it at the end of the day, so that they may turn back.
73. And believe no one except the one who follows your religion. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Verily!
Right guidance is the Guidance of Allah" and do not believe that anyone can receive like that which you
have received (of Revelation) except when he follows your religion, otherwise they would engage you in
argument before your Lord. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "All the bounty is in the Hand of Allah; He
grants to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures needs, the All-Knower."
74. He selects for His Mercy (Islam and the Quran with Prophethood) whom He wills and Allah is the
Owner of Great Bounty.
75. Among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is he who, if entrusted with a Cantar (a
great amount of wealth, etc.), will readily pay it back; and among them there is he who, if entrusted with
a single silver coin, will not repay it unless you constantly stand demanding, because they say: "There is
no blame on us to betray and take the properties of the illiterates (Arabs)." But they tell a lie against
Allah while they know it.
76. Yes, whoever fulfils his pledge and fears Allah much; verily, then Allah loves those who are Al-
Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
77. Verily, those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allahs Covenant and their oaths, they shall
have no portion in the Hereafter (Paradise). Neither will Allah speak to them, nor look at them on the
Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they shall have a painful torment.
78. And verily, among them is a party who distort the Book with their tongues (as they read), so that you
may think it is from the Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: "This is from Allah," but it is
not from Allah; and they speak a lie against Allah while they know it.
79. It is not (possible) for any human being to whom Allah has given the Book and Al-Hukma (the
knowledge and understanding of the laws of religion, etc.) and Prophethood to say to the people: "Be my
worshippers rather than Allahs." On the contrary (he would say): "Be you Rabbaniyun (learned men of
religion who practise what they know and also preach others), because you are teaching the Book, and
you are studying it."
80. Nor would he order you to take angels and Prophets for lords (gods). Would he order you to
disbelieve after you have submitted to Allahs Will? (Tafsir At-Tabaree).
81. And (remember) when Allah took the Covenant of the Prophets, saying: "Take whatever I gave you
from the Book and Hikmah (understanding of the Laws of Allah, etc.), and afterwards there will come to
you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) confirming what is with you; you must, then, believe in him and
help him." Allah said: "Do you agree (to it) and will you take up My Covenant (which I conclude with
you)?" They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses (for
this)."
82. Then whoever turns away after this, they are the Fasiqoon (rebellious: those who turn away from
Allahs Obedience).
83. Do they seek other than the religion of Allah (the true Islamic Monotheism worshipping none but
Allah Alone), while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or
unwillingly. And to Him shall they all be returned.
84. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "We believe in Allah and in what has been sent down to us, and what
was sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Yaqoob (Jacob) and Al-Asbat
(the twelve sons of Yaqoob (Jacob)) and what was given to Moosa (Moses), Iesa (Jesus) and the
Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one another among them and to Him (Allah)
we have submitted (in Islam)."
85. And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter
he will be one of the losers.
86. How shall Allah guide a people who disbelieved after their belief and after they bore witness that the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) is true and after clear proofs had come unto them? And Allah guides not
the people who are Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers).
87. They are those whose recompense is that on them (rests) the Curse of Allah, of the angels, and of all
mankind.
88. They will abide therein (Hell). Neither will their torment be lightened, nor will it be delayed or
postponed (for a while).
89. Except for those who repent after that and do righteous deeds. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
90. Verily, those who disbelieved after their Belief and then went on increasing in their disbelief (i.e.
disbelief in the Quran and in Prophet Muhammad SAW) -never will their repentance be accepted
(because they repent only by their tongues and not from their hearts). And they are those who are astray.
91. Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they were disbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold
will not be accepted from anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a painful
torment and they will have no helpers.
92. By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc., it means here Allahs Reward, i.e.
Paradise), unless you spend (in Allahs Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend,
Allah knows it well.
93. All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Israel made unlawful for himself before
the Taurat (Torah) was revealed. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Bring here the Taurat (Torah) and recite
it, if you are truthful."
94. Then after that, whosoever shall invent a lie against Allah, … such shall indeed be the Zalimoon
(disbelievers).
95. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Allah has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham)
Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism, i.e. he used to worship Allah Alone), and he was not of Al-
Mushrikoon." (See V.2:105)
96. Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of
blessing, and a guidance for Al-Alameen (the mankind and jinns).
97. In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters
it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Kabah) is a duty that mankind
owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for ones conveyance, provision and residence); and
whoever disbelieves (i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah), then
Allah stands not in need of any of the Alameen (mankind and jinns).
98. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you reject the Ayat of Allah (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) while Allah is Witness to what you do?"
99. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you stop those who have believed,
from the Path of Allah, seeking to make it seem crooked, while you (yourselves) are witnesses (to
Muhammad SAW as a Messenger of Allah and Islam (Allahs Religion, i.e. to worship none but Him
Alone))? And Allah is not unaware of what you do."
100. O you who believe! If you obey a group of those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians), they would (indeed) render you disbelievers after you have believed!
101. And how would you disbelieve, while unto you are recited the Verses of Allah, and among you is
His Messenger (Muhammad SAW)? And whoever holds firmly to Allah, (i.e. follows Islam Allahs
Religion, and obeys all that Allah has ordered, practically), then he is indeed guided to a Right Path.
102. O you who believe! Fear Allah (by doing all that He has ordered and by abstaining from all that He
has forbidden) as He should be feared. (Obey Him, be thankful to Him, and remember Him always), and
die not except in a state of Islam (as Muslims) with complete submission to Allah.
103. And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Quran), and be not divided among
yourselves, and remember Allahs Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined
your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islamic Faith), and you were on the
brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be guided.
104. Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Maroof
(i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and
disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful.
105. And be not as those who divided and differed among themselves after the clear proofs had come to
them. It is they for whom there is an awful torment.
106. On the Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) when some faces will become white and some faces will
become black; as for those whose faces will become black (to them will be said): "Did you reject Faith
after accepting it? Then taste the torment (in Hell) for rejecting Faith."
107. And for those whose faces will become white, they will be in Allahs Mercy (Paradise), therein they
shall dwell forever.
108. These are the Verses of Allah: We recite them to you (O Muhammad SAW) in truth, and Allah
wills no injustice to the Alameen (mankind and jinns).
109. And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And all matters go back
(for decision) to Allah.
110. You (true believers in Islamic Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet Muhammad SAW and
his Sunnah (legal ways, etc.)) are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Maroof
(i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief
and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah. And had the people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians) believed, it would have been better for them; among them are some who have faith, but
most of them are Al-Fasiqoon (disobedient to Allah -and rebellious against Allahs Command).
111. They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will
show you their backs, and they will not be helped.
112. Indignity is put over them wherever they may be, except when under a covenant (of protection)
from Allah, and from men; they have drawn on themselves the Wrath of Allah, and destruction is put
over them. This is because they disbelieved in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of Allah and killed the Prophets without right. This is because they disobeyed (Allah)
and used to transgress beyond bounds (in Allahs disobedience, crimes and sins).
113. Not all of them are alike; a party of the people of the Scripture stand for the right, they recite the
Verses of Allah during the hours of the night, prostrating themselves in prayer.
114. They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin Al-Maroof (Islamic Monotheism, and
following Prophet Muhammad SAW) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and opposing
Prophet Muhammad SAW); and they hasten in (all) good works; and they are among the righteous.
115. And whatever good they do, nothing will be rejected of them; for Allah knows well those who are
Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
116. Surely, those who reject Faith (disbelieve in Muhammad SAW as being Allahs Prophet and in all
that which he has brought from Allah), neither their properties, nor their offspring will avail them aught
against Allah. They are the dwellers of the Fire, therein they will abide. (Tafsir AtTabaree, Vol. 4, Page
58).
117. The likeness of what they spend in this world is the likeness of a wind which is extremely cold; it
struck the harvest of a people who did wrong aginst themselves and destroyed it, (i.e. the good deed of a
person is only accepted if he is a monotheist and believes in all the Prophets of Allah, including Christ
and Muhammad SAW). Allah wronged them not, but they wronged themselves.
118. O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends,
etc.) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do
their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their
mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses) if you understand.
119. Lo! You are the ones who love them but they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures
(i.e. you believe in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), while they disbelieve in your Book, the
Quran). And when they meet you, they say, "We believe". But when they are alone, they bite the tips of
their fingers at you in rage. Say: "Perish in your rage. Certainly, Allah knows what is in the breasts (all
the secrets)."
120. If a good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you
remain patient and become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2), not the least harm will their cunning
do to you. Surely, Allah surrounds all that they do.
121. And (remember) when you (Muhammad SAW) left your household in the morning to post the
believers at their stations for the battle (of Uhud). And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
122. When two parties from among you were about to lose heart, but Allah was their Walee (Supporter
and Protector). And in Allah should the believers put their trust.
123. And Allah has already made you victorious at Badr, when you were a weak little force. So fear
Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden and love Allah much,
perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained) that you may be grateful.
124. (Remember) when you (Muhammad SAW) said to the believers, "Is it not enough for you that your
Lord (Allah) should help you with three thousand angels; sent down?"
125. "Yes, if you hold on to patience and piety, and the enemy comes rushing at you; your Lord will
help you with five thousand angels having marks (of distinction)."
126. Allah made it not but as a message of good news for you and as an assurance to your hearts. And
there is no victory except from Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
127. That He might cut off a part of those who disbelieve, or expose them to infamy, so that they retire
frustrated.
128. Not for you (O Muhammad SAW, but for Allah) is the decision; whether He turns in mercy to
(pardons) them or punishes them; verily, they are the Zalimoon (polytheists, disobedients, and wrongdoers,
etc.).
129. And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He
wills, and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
130. O you who believe! Eat not Riba (usury) doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be
successful.
131. And fear the Fire, which is prepared for the disbelievers.
132. And obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) that you may obtain mercy.
133. And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as wide
as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
134. Those who spend (in Allahs Cause -deeds of charity, alms, etc.) in prosperity and in adversity, who
repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the gooddoers).
135. And those who, when they have committed Fahishah (illegal sexual intercourse etc.) or wronged
themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins; -and none can forgive sins but
Allah - And do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.
136. For such, the reward is Forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath
(Paradise), wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do
righteous deeds according to Allahs Orders).
137. Many similar ways (and mishaps of life) were faced by nations (believers and disbelievers) that
have passed away before you (as you have faced in the battle of Uhud), so travel through the earth, and
see what was the end of those who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allah, and disobeyed Him and His
Messengers).
138. This (the Quran) is a plain statement for mankind, a guidance and instruction to those who are Al-
Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
139. So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if
you are indeed (true) believers.
140. If a wound (and killing) has touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) has touched the
others. And so are the days (good and not so good), We give to men by turns, that Allah may test those
who believe, and that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allah likes not the Zalimoon
(polytheists and wrongdoers).
141. And that Allah may test (or purify) the believers (from sins) and destroy the disbelievers.
142. Do you think that you will enter Paradise before Allah tests those of you who fought (in His Cause)
and (also) tests those who are As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.)?
143. You did indeed wish for death (AshShahadah -martyrdom) before you met it. Now you have seen
it openly with your own eyes.
144. Muhammad (SAW) is no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed
away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he
who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those
who are grateful.
145. And no person can ever die except by Allahs Leave and at an appointed term. And whoever desires
a reward in (this) world, We shall give him of it; and whoever desires a reward in the Hereafter, We
shall give him thereof. And We shall reward the grateful.
146. And many a Prophet (i.e. many from amongst the Prophets) fought (in Allahs Cause) and along
with him (fought) large bands of religious learned men. But they never lost heart for that which did
befall them in Allahs Way, nor did they weaken nor degrade themselves. And Allah loves As-Sabirin
(the patient ones, etc.).
147. And they said nothing but: "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and our transgressions (in keeping our
duties to You), establish our feet firmly, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk."
148. So Allah gave them the reward of this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. And Allah
loves Al-Muhsinoon (the gooddoers - see the footnote of V.3:134).
149. O you who believe! If you obey those who disbelieve, they will send you back on your heels, and
you will turn back (from Faith) as losers.
150. Nay, Allah is your Maula (Patron, Lord, Helper and Protector, etc.), and He is the Best of helpers.
151. We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship
with Allah, for which He had sent no authority; their abode will be the Fire and how evil is the abode of
the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers).
152. And Allah did indeed fulfil His Promise to you when you were killing them (your enemy) with His
Permission; until (the moment) you lost your courage and fell to disputing about the order, and
disobeyed after He showed you (of the booty) which you love. Among you are some that desire this
world and some that desire the Hereafter. Then He made you flee from them (your enemy), that He
might test you. But surely, He forgave you, and Allah is Most Gracious to the believers.
153. (And remember) when you ran away (dreadfully) without even casting a side glance at anyone, and
the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) was in your rear calling you back. There did Allah give you one
distress after another by way of requital to teach you not to grieve for that which had escaped you, nor
for that which had befallen you. And Allah is WellAware of all that you do.
154. Then after the distress, He sent down security for you. Slumber overtook a party of you, while
another party was thinking about themselves (as how to save their ownselves, ignoring the others and
the Prophet SAW) and thought wrongly of Allah -the thought of ignorance. They said, "Have we any
part in the affair?" Say you (O Muhammad SAW): "Indeed the affair belongs wholly to Allah." They
hide within themselves what they dare not reveal to you, saying: "If we had anything to do with the
affair, none of us would have been killed here." Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those
for whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death," but that Allah
might test what is in your breasts; and to Mahis that which was in your hearts (sins), and Allah is
AllKnower of what is in (your) breasts.
155. Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts met (i.e. the battle of Uhud), it was Shaitan
(Satan) who caused them to backslide (run away from the battlefield) because of some (sins) they had
earned. But Allah, indeed, has forgiven them. Surely, Allah is OftForgiving, Most Forbearing.
156. O you who believe! Be not like those who disbelieve (hypocrites) and who say to their brethren
when they travel through the earth or go out to fight: "If they had stayed with us, they would not have
died or been killed," so that Allah may make it a cause of regret in their hearts. It is Allah that gives life
and causes death. And Allah is AllSeer of what you do.
157. And if you are killed or die in the Way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far better
than all that they amass (of worldly wealths, etc.).
158. And whether you die, or are killed, verily, unto Allah you shall be gathered.
159. And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and
harshhearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allahs)
Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your
trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).
160. If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can
help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust.
161. It is not for any Prophet to take illegally a part of booty (Ghulul), and whosoever deceives his
companions as regards the booty, he shall bring forth on the Day of Resurrection that which he took
(illegally). Then every person shall be paid in full what he has earned, -and they shall not be dealt with
unjustly.
162. Is then one who follows (seeks) the good Pleasure of Allah (by not taking illegally a part of the
booty) like the one who draws on himself the Wrath of Allah (by taking a part of the booty illegally -
Ghulul)? -his abode is Hell, -and worst, indeed is that destination!
163. They are in varying grades with Allah, and Allah is AllSeer of what they do.
164. Indeed Allah conferred a great favour on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) from among themselves, reciting unto them His Verses (the Quran), and purifying
them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Quran) and AlHikmah
(the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet SAW (i.e. his legal ways, statements, acts of worship, etc.)),
while before that they had been in manifest error.
165. (What is the matter with you?) When a single disaster smites you, although you smote (your
enemies) with one twice as great, you say: "From where does this come to us?" Say (to them), "It is
from yourselves (because of your evil deeds)." And Allah has power over all things.
166. And what you suffered (of the disaster) on the day (of the battle of Uhud when) the two armies met,
was by the leave of Allah, in order that He might test the believers.
167. And that He might test the hypocrites, it was said to them: "Come, fight in the Way of Allah or (at
least) defend yourselves." They said: "Had we known that fighting will take place, we would certainly
have followed you." They were that day, nearer to disbelief than to Faith, saying with their mouths what
was not in their hearts. And Allah has full knowledge of what they conceal.
168. (They are) the ones who said about their killed brethren while they themselves sat (at home): "If
only they had listened to us, they would not have been killed." Say: "Avert death from your ownselves,
if you speak the truth."
169. Think not of those who are killed in the Way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are alive, with their Lord,
and they have provision.
170. They rejoice in what Allah has bestowed upon them of His Bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those
who have not yet joined them, but are left behind (not yet martyred) that on them no fear shall come, nor
shall they grieve.
171. They rejoice in a Grace and a Bounty from Allah, and that Allah will not waste the reward of the
believers.
172. Those who answered (the Call of) Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) after being
wounded; for those of them who did good deeds and feared Allah, there is a great reward.
173. Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, "Verily, the people (pagans) have
gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them." But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they
said: "Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)."
174. So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the
good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty.
175. It is only Shaitan (Satan) that suggests to you the fear of his Auliya (supporters and friends
(polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger, Muhammad SAW)), so fear
them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers.
176. And let not those grieve you (O Muhammad SAW) who rush with haste to disbelieve; verily, not
the least harm will they do to Allah. It is Allahs Will to give them no portion in the Hereafter. For them
there is a great torment.
177. Verily, those who purchase disbelief at the price of Faith, not the least harm will they do to Allah.
For them, there is a painful torment.
178. And let not the disbelievers think that Our postponing of their punishment is good for them. We
postpone the punishment only so that they may increase in sinfulness. And for them is a disgracing
torment.
179. Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which you are now, until He distinguishes the
wicked from the good. Nor will Allah disclose to you the secrets of the Ghaib (unseen), but Allah
chooses of His Messengers whom He pleases. So believe in Allah and His Messengers. And if you
believe and fear Allah, then for you there is a great reward.
180. And let not those who covetously withhold of that which Allah has bestowed on them of His
Bounty (Wealth) think that it is good for them (and so they do not pay the obligatory Zakat). Nay, it will
be worse for them; the things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar on
the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is
WellAcquainted with all that you do.
181. Indeed, Allah has heard the statement of those (Jews) who say: "Truly, Allah is poor and we are
rich!" We shall record what they have said and their killing of the Prophets unjustly, and We shall say:
"Taste you the torment of the burning (Fire)."
182. This is because of that (evil) which your hands have sent before you. And certainly, Allah is never
unjust to (His) slaves.
183. Those (Jews) who said: "Verily, Allah has taken our promise not to believe in any Messenger
unless he brings to us an offering which the fire (from heaven) shall devour." Say: "Verily, there came to
you Messengers before me, with clear signs and even with what you speak of; why then did you kill
them, if you are truthful?"
184. Then if they reject you (O Muhammad SAW), so were Messengers rejected before you, who came
with Al-Baiyinat (clear signs, proofs, evidences) and the Scripture and the Book of Enlightenment.
185. Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in
full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The
life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
186. You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves,
and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you
(Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allah, but if you persevere patiently, and
become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs,
and that is from the great matters, (which you must hold on with all your efforts).
187. (And remember) when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) to make it (the news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad SAW and the religious
knowledge) known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it, but they threw it away behind their backs,
and purchased with it some miserable gain! And indeed worst is that which they bought.
188. Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised
for what they have not done,-think not you that they are rescued from the torment, and for them is a
painful torment.
189. And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah has power over all
things.
190. Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there
are indeed signs for men of understanding.
191. Those who remember Allah (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their
sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying): "Our Lord! You have
not created (all) this without purpose, glory to You! (Exalted be You above all that they associate with
You as partners). Give us salvation from the torment of the Fire.
192. "Our Lord! Verily, whom You admit to the Fire, indeed, You have disgraced him, and never will
the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers) find any helpers.
193. "Our Lord! Verily, we have heard the call of one (Muhammad SAW) calling to Faith: Believe in
your Lord, and we have believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and remit from us our evil deeds, and
make us die in the state of righteousness along with Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and
follow strictly His Orders).
194. "Our Lord! Grant us what You promised unto us through Your Messengers and disgrace us not on
the Day of Resurrection, for You never break (Your) Promise."
195. So their Lord accepted of them (their supplication and answered them), "Never will I allow to be
lost the work of any of you, be he male or female. You are (members) one of another, so those who
emigrated and were driven out from their homes, and suffered harm in My Cause, and who fought, and
were killed (in My Cause), verily, I will remit from them their evil deeds and admit them into Gardens
under which rivers flow (in Paradise); a reward from Allah, and with Allah is the best of rewards."
196. Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout the land deceive you.
197. A brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest.
198. But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are
they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for
AlAbrar (those who are obedient to Allah and follow strictly His Orders).
199. And there are, certainly, among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), those who
believe in Allah and in that which has been revealed to you, and in that which has been revealed to them,
humbling themselves before Allah. They do not sell the Verses of Allah for a little price, for them is a
reward with their Lord. Surely, Allah is Swift in account.
200. O you who believe! Endure and be more patient (than your enemy), and guard your territory by
stationing army units permanently at the places from where the enemy can attack you, and fear Allah, so
that you may be successful.
Chapter 3 Aal-e-Imran 200 verses, Madina
1. Alif-Lam-Meem. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone)
knows their meanings).
2. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who
sustains and protects all that exists.
3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Quran) to you (Muhammad SAW) with truth, confirming
what came before it. And he sent down the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
4. Aforetime, as a guidance to mankind, And He sent down the criterion (of judgement between right
and wrong (this Quran)). Truly, those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, for them there is a severe torment; and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of
Retribution.
5. Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the heavens.
6. He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be
worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
7. It is He Who has sent down to you (Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Quran). In it are Verses that are
entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book (and those are the Verses of Al-Ahkam
(commandments, etc.), Al-Faraid (obligatory duties) and Al-Hudud (legal laws for the punishment of
thieves, adulterers, etc.)); and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a
deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah
(polytheism and trials, etc.), and seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings
save Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it
(clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord." And none receive admonition except men of
understanding. (Tafsir At-Tabaree).
8. (They say): "Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant
us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower."
9. Our Lord! Verily, it is You Who will gather mankind together on the Day about which there is no
doubt. Verily, Allah never breaks His Promise".
10. Verily, those who disbelieve, neither their properties nor their offspring will avail them whatsoever
against Allah; and it is they who will be fuel of the Fire.
11. Like the behaviour of the people of Firaun (Pharaoh) and those before them; they belied Our Ayat
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), so Allah seized (destroyed) them for their
sins. And Allah is Severe in punishment.
12. Say (O Muhammad SAW) to those who disbelieve: "You will be defeated and gathered together to
Hell, and worst indeed is that place to rest."
13. There has already been a sign for you (O Jews) in the two armies that met (in combat i.e. the battle
of Badr): One was fighting in the Cause of Allah, and as for the other (they) were disbelievers. They (the
believers) saw them (the disbelievers) with their own eyes twice their number (although they were thrice
their number). And Allah supports with His Victory whom He pleases. Verily, in this is a lesson for
those who understand. (See Verse 8:44). (Tafsir At-Tabaree)
believers) saw them (the disbelievers) with their own eyes twice their number (although they were thrice
their number). And Allah supports with His Victory whom He pleases. Verily, in this is a lesson for
those who understand. (See Verse 8:44). (Tafsir At-Tabaree)
14. Beautified for men is the love of things they covet; women, children, much of gold and silver
(wealth), branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present worlds
life; but Allah has the excellent return (Paradise with flowing rivers, etc.) with Him.
15. Say: "Shall I inform you of things far better than those? For Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2)
there are Gardens (Paradise) with their Lord, underneath which rivers flow. Therein (is their) eternal
(home) and Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives) (i.e. they will have no menses, urine, or
stool, etc.), And Allah will be pleased with them. And Allah is All-Seer of the (His) slaves".
16. Those who say: "Our Lord! We have indeed believed, so forgive us our sins and save us from the
punishment of the Fire."
17. (They are) those who are patient ones, those who are true (in Faith, words, and deeds), and obedient
with sincere devotion in worship to Allah. Those who spend (give the Zakat and alms in the Way of
Allah) and those who pray and beg Allahs Pardon in the last hours of the night.
18. Allah bears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the
angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in
Justice. La ilah illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
19. Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)
did not differ except, out of mutual jealousy, after knowledge had come to them. And whoever
disbelieves in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, then surely, Allah is
Swift in calling to account.
20. So if they dispute with you (Muhammad SAW) say: "I have submitted myself to Allah (in Islam),
and (so have) those who follow me." And say to those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) and to those who are illiterates (Arab pagans): "Do you (also) submit yourselves (to Allah in
Islam)?" If they do, they are rightly guided; but if they turn away, your duty is only to convey the
Message; and Allah is All-Seer of (His ) slaves.
21. Verily! Those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)
of Allah and kill the Prophets without right, and kill those men who order just dealings, … announce to
them a painful torment.
22. They are those whose works will be lost in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no
helpers.
23. Have you not seen those who have been given a portion of the Scripture? They are being invited to
the Book of Allah to settle their dispute, then a party of them turn away, and they are averse.
24. This is because they say: "The Fire shall not touch us but for a number of days." And that which they
used to invent regarding their religion has deceived them.
25. How (will it be) when We gather them together on the Day about which there is no doubt (i.e. the
Day of Resurrection). And each person will be paid in full what he has earned? And they will not be
dealt with unjustly.
26. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O Allah! Possessor of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom
You will, and You take the kingdom from whom You will, and You endue with honour whom You will,
and You humiliate whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, You are Able to do all things.
27. You make the night to enter into the day, and You make the day to enter into the night (i.e. increase
and decrease in the hours of the night and the day during winter and summer), You bring the living out
of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give wealth and sustenance to whom
You will, without limit (measure or account).
28. Let not the believers take the disbelievers as Auliya (supporters, helpers, etc.) instead of the
believers, and whoever does that will never be helped by Allah in any way, except if you indeed fear a
danger from them. And Allah warns you against Himself (His Punishment), and to Allah is the final
return.
29. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Whether you hide what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it,
and He knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. And Allah is Able to do all things."
30. On the Day when every person will be confronted with all the good he has done, and all the evil he
has done, he will wish that there were a great distance between him and his evil. And Allah warns you
against Himself (His Punishment) and Allah is full of Kindness to the (His) slaves.
31. Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept
Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your
sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
32. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW)." But if they turn
away, then Allah does not like the disbelievers.
33. Allah chose Adam, Nooh (Noah), the family of Ibrahim (Abraham) and the family of Imran above
the Alameen (mankind and jinns) (of their times).
34. Offspring, one of the other, and Allah is the All-Hearer, All-Knower.
35. (Remember) when the wife of Imran said: "O my Lord! I have vowed to You what (the child that) is
in my womb to be dedicated for Your services (free from all worldly work; to serve Your Place of
worship), so accept this, from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing."
36. Then when she delivered her (child Maryam (Mary)), she said: "O my Lord! I have delivered a
female child," -and Allah knew better what she delivered, - "And the male is not like the female, and I
have named her Maryam (Mary), and I seek refuge with You (Allah) for her and for her offspring from
Shaitan (Satan), the outcast."
37. So her Lord (Allah) accepted her with goodly acceptance. He made her grow in a good manner and
put her under the care of Zakariya (Zachariya). Every time he entered Al-Mihrab to (visit) her , he found
her supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Maryam (Mary)! From where have you got this?" She said,
"This is from Allah." Verily, Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills, without limit."
38. At that time Zakariya (Zachariya) invoked his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant me from You, a
good offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of invocation."
39. Then the angels called him, while he was standing in prayer in Al-Mihrab (a praying place or a
private room), (saying): "Allah gives you glad tidings of Yahya (John), confirming (believing in) the
Word from Allah (i.e. the creation of Iesa (Jesus) , the Word from Allah ("Be!" -and he was!)), noble,
keeping away from sexual relations with women, a Prophet, from among the righteous."
40. He said: "O my Lord! How can I have a son when I am very old, and my wife is barren?" Allah said:
"Thus Allah does what He wills."
41. He said: "O my Lord! Make a sign for me." Allah said: "Your sign is that you shall not speak to
mankind for three days except with signals. And remember your Lord much (by praising Him again and
again), and glorify (Him) in the afternoon and in the morning."
42. And (remember) when the angels said: "O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified
you (from polytheism and disbelief), and chosen you above the women of the Alameen (mankind and
jinns) (of her lifetime)."
43. O Mary! "Submit yourself with obedience to your Lord (Allah, by worshipping none but Him
Alone) and prostrate yourself, and Irkai (bow down etc.) along with Ar-Rakioon (those who bow down
etc.)."
44. This is a part of the news of the Ghaib (unseen, i.e. the news of the past nations of which you have
no knowledge) which We inspire you with (O Muhammad SAW). You were not with them, when they
cast lots with their pens as to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary); nor
were you with them when they disputed.
45. (Remember) when the angels said: "O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a
Word ("Be!" - and he was! i.e. Iesa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary)) from Him, his name will be the
Messiah Iesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), held in honour in this world and in the Hereafter, and
will be one of those who are near to Allah."
46. "He will speak to the people in the cradle and in manhood, and he will be one of the righteous."
47. She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me." He said: "So (it will
be) for Allah creates what He wills. When He has decreed something, He says to it only: "Be!" and it is.
48. And He (Allah) will teach him (Iesa (Jesus)) the Book and Al-Hikmah (i.e. the Sunnah, the faultless
speech of the Prophets, wisdom, etc.), (and) the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
49. And will make him (Iesa (Jesus)) a Messenger to the Children of Israel (saying): "I have come to
you with a sign from your Lord, that I design for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and
breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allahs Leave; and I heal him who was born blind, and the leper,
and I bring the dead to life by Allahs Leave. And I inform you of what you eat, and what you store in
your houses. Surely, therein is a sign for you, if you believe.
50. And I have come confirming that which was before me of the Taurat (Torah), and to make lawful to
you part of what was forbidden to you, and I have come to you with a proof from your Lord. So fear
Allah and obey me.
51. Truly! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him (Alone). This is the Straight Path.
52. Then when Iesa (Jesus) came to know of their disbelief, he said: "Who will be my helpers in Allahs
Cause?" Al-Hawarioon (the disciples) said: "We are the helpers of Allah; we believe in Allah, and bear
witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allah)."
53. Our Lord! We believe in what You have sent down, and we follow the Messenger (Iesa (Jesus)); so
write us down among those who bear witness (to the truth i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah -none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah).
54. And they (disbelievers) plotted (to kill Iesa (Jesus) ), and Allah planned too. And Allah is the Best of
the planners.
55. And (remember) when Allah said: "O Iesa (Jesus)! I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear
you (of the forged statement that Iesa (Jesus) is Allahs son) of those who disbelieve, and I will make
those who follow you (Monotheists, who worship none but Allah) superior to those who disbelieve (in
the Oneness of Allah, or disbelieve in some of His Messengers, e.g. Muhammad SAW, Iesa (Jesus),
Moosa (Moses), etc., or in His Holy Books, e.g. the Taurat (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Quran) till
the Day of Resurrection. Then you will return to Me and I will judge between you in the matters in
which you used to dispute."
56. "As to those who disbelieve, I will punish them with a severe torment in this world and in the
Hereafter, and they will have no helpers."
57. And as for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah) and do righteous good deeds, Allah will pay
them their reward in full. And Allah does not like the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers).
58. This is what We recite to you (O Muhammad SAW) of the Verses and the Wise Reminder (i.e. the
Quran).
59. Verily, the likeness of Iesa (Jesus) before Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust,
then (He) said to him: "Be!" -and he was.
60. (This is) the truth from your Lord, so be not of those who doubt.
61. Then whoever disputes with you concerning him (Iesa (Jesus)) after (all this) knowledge that has
come to you, (i.e. Iesa (Jesus)) being a slave of Allah, and having no share in Divinity) say: (O
Muhammad SAW) "Come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves
and yourselves -then we pray and invoke (sincerely) the Curse of Allah upon those who lie."
62. Verily! This is the true narrative (about the story of Iesa (Jesus)), and, La ilaha ill-Allah (none has
the right to be worshipped but Allah, the One and the Only True God, Who has neither a wife nor a son).
And indeed, Allah is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
63. And if they turn away (and do not accept these true proofs and evidences), then surely, Allah is All-
Aware of those who do mischief.
64. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is
just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him,
and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness
that we are Muslims."
65. O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim (Abraham),
while the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no
sense?
66. Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then
dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not.
67. Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic
Monotheism -to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikoon (See V.2:105).
68. Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him,
and this Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Walee
(Protector and Helper) of the believers.
69. A party of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) wish to lead you astray. But they shall
not lead astray anyone except themselves, and they perceive not.
70. O people of the Scripture! (Jews and Christians): "Why do you disbelieve in the Ayat of Allah, (the
Verses about Prophet Muhammad SAW present in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)) while you
(yourselves) bear witness (to their truth)."
71. O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): "Why do you mix truth with falsehood and conceal
the truth while you know?"
72. And a party of the people of the Scripture say: "Believe in the morning in that which is revealed to
the believers (Muslims), and reject it at the end of the day, so that they may turn back.
73. And believe no one except the one who follows your religion. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Verily!
Right guidance is the Guidance of Allah" and do not believe that anyone can receive like that which you
have received (of Revelation) except when he follows your religion, otherwise they would engage you in
argument before your Lord. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "All the bounty is in the Hand of Allah; He
grants to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures needs, the All-Knower."
74. He selects for His Mercy (Islam and the Quran with Prophethood) whom He wills and Allah is the
Owner of Great Bounty.
75. Among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is he who, if entrusted with a Cantar (a
great amount of wealth, etc.), will readily pay it back; and among them there is he who, if entrusted with
a single silver coin, will not repay it unless you constantly stand demanding, because they say: "There is
no blame on us to betray and take the properties of the illiterates (Arabs)." But they tell a lie against
Allah while they know it.
76. Yes, whoever fulfils his pledge and fears Allah much; verily, then Allah loves those who are Al-
Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
77. Verily, those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allahs Covenant and their oaths, they shall
have no portion in the Hereafter (Paradise). Neither will Allah speak to them, nor look at them on the
Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they shall have a painful torment.
78. And verily, among them is a party who distort the Book with their tongues (as they read), so that you
may think it is from the Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: "This is from Allah," but it is
not from Allah; and they speak a lie against Allah while they know it.
79. It is not (possible) for any human being to whom Allah has given the Book and Al-Hukma (the
knowledge and understanding of the laws of religion, etc.) and Prophethood to say to the people: "Be my
worshippers rather than Allahs." On the contrary (he would say): "Be you Rabbaniyun (learned men of
religion who practise what they know and also preach others), because you are teaching the Book, and
you are studying it."
80. Nor would he order you to take angels and Prophets for lords (gods). Would he order you to
disbelieve after you have submitted to Allahs Will? (Tafsir At-Tabaree).
81. And (remember) when Allah took the Covenant of the Prophets, saying: "Take whatever I gave you
from the Book and Hikmah (understanding of the Laws of Allah, etc.), and afterwards there will come to
you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) confirming what is with you; you must, then, believe in him and
help him." Allah said: "Do you agree (to it) and will you take up My Covenant (which I conclude with
you)?" They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses (for
this)."
82. Then whoever turns away after this, they are the Fasiqoon (rebellious: those who turn away from
Allahs Obedience).
83. Do they seek other than the religion of Allah (the true Islamic Monotheism worshipping none but
Allah Alone), while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or
unwillingly. And to Him shall they all be returned.
84. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "We believe in Allah and in what has been sent down to us, and what
was sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Yaqoob (Jacob) and Al-Asbat
(the twelve sons of Yaqoob (Jacob)) and what was given to Moosa (Moses), Iesa (Jesus) and the
Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one another among them and to Him (Allah)
we have submitted (in Islam)."
85. And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter
he will be one of the losers.
86. How shall Allah guide a people who disbelieved after their belief and after they bore witness that the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) is true and after clear proofs had come unto them? And Allah guides not
the people who are Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers).
87. They are those whose recompense is that on them (rests) the Curse of Allah, of the angels, and of all
mankind.
88. They will abide therein (Hell). Neither will their torment be lightened, nor will it be delayed or
postponed (for a while).
89. Except for those who repent after that and do righteous deeds. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
90. Verily, those who disbelieved after their Belief and then went on increasing in their disbelief (i.e.
disbelief in the Quran and in Prophet Muhammad SAW) -never will their repentance be accepted
(because they repent only by their tongues and not from their hearts). And they are those who are astray.
91. Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they were disbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold
will not be accepted from anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a painful
torment and they will have no helpers.
92. By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc., it means here Allahs Reward, i.e.
Paradise), unless you spend (in Allahs Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend,
Allah knows it well.
93. All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Israel made unlawful for himself before
the Taurat (Torah) was revealed. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Bring here the Taurat (Torah) and recite
it, if you are truthful."
94. Then after that, whosoever shall invent a lie against Allah, … such shall indeed be the Zalimoon
(disbelievers).
95. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Allah has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham)
Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism, i.e. he used to worship Allah Alone), and he was not of Al-
Mushrikoon." (See V.2:105)
96. Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of
blessing, and a guidance for Al-Alameen (the mankind and jinns).
97. In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters
it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Kabah) is a duty that mankind
owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for ones conveyance, provision and residence); and
whoever disbelieves (i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah), then
Allah stands not in need of any of the Alameen (mankind and jinns).
98. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you reject the Ayat of Allah (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) while Allah is Witness to what you do?"
99. Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you stop those who have believed,
from the Path of Allah, seeking to make it seem crooked, while you (yourselves) are witnesses (to
Muhammad SAW as a Messenger of Allah and Islam (Allahs Religion, i.e. to worship none but Him
Alone))? And Allah is not unaware of what you do."
100. O you who believe! If you obey a group of those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians), they would (indeed) render you disbelievers after you have believed!
101. And how would you disbelieve, while unto you are recited the Verses of Allah, and among you is
His Messenger (Muhammad SAW)? And whoever holds firmly to Allah, (i.e. follows Islam Allahs
Religion, and obeys all that Allah has ordered, practically), then he is indeed guided to a Right Path.
102. O you who believe! Fear Allah (by doing all that He has ordered and by abstaining from all that He
has forbidden) as He should be feared. (Obey Him, be thankful to Him, and remember Him always), and
die not except in a state of Islam (as Muslims) with complete submission to Allah.
103. And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Quran), and be not divided among
yourselves, and remember Allahs Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined
your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islamic Faith), and you were on the
brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be guided.
104. Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Maroof
(i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and
disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful.
105. And be not as those who divided and differed among themselves after the clear proofs had come to
them. It is they for whom there is an awful torment.
106. On the Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) when some faces will become white and some faces will
become black; as for those whose faces will become black (to them will be said): "Did you reject Faith
after accepting it? Then taste the torment (in Hell) for rejecting Faith."
107. And for those whose faces will become white, they will be in Allahs Mercy (Paradise), therein they
shall dwell forever.
108. These are the Verses of Allah: We recite them to you (O Muhammad SAW) in truth, and Allah
wills no injustice to the Alameen (mankind and jinns).
109. And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And all matters go back
(for decision) to Allah.
110. You (true believers in Islamic Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet Muhammad SAW and
his Sunnah (legal ways, etc.)) are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Maroof
(i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief
and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah. And had the people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians) believed, it would have been better for them; among them are some who have faith, but
most of them are Al-Fasiqoon (disobedient to Allah -and rebellious against Allahs Command).
111. They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will
show you their backs, and they will not be helped.
112. Indignity is put over them wherever they may be, except when under a covenant (of protection)
from Allah, and from men; they have drawn on themselves the Wrath of Allah, and destruction is put
over them. This is because they disbelieved in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of Allah and killed the Prophets without right. This is because they disobeyed (Allah)
and used to transgress beyond bounds (in Allahs disobedience, crimes and sins).
113. Not all of them are alike; a party of the people of the Scripture stand for the right, they recite the
Verses of Allah during the hours of the night, prostrating themselves in prayer.
114. They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin Al-Maroof (Islamic Monotheism, and
following Prophet Muhammad SAW) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and opposing
Prophet Muhammad SAW); and they hasten in (all) good works; and they are among the righteous.
115. And whatever good they do, nothing will be rejected of them; for Allah knows well those who are
Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
116. Surely, those who reject Faith (disbelieve in Muhammad SAW as being Allahs Prophet and in all
that which he has brought from Allah), neither their properties, nor their offspring will avail them aught
against Allah. They are the dwellers of the Fire, therein they will abide. (Tafsir AtTabaree, Vol. 4, Page
58).
117. The likeness of what they spend in this world is the likeness of a wind which is extremely cold; it
struck the harvest of a people who did wrong aginst themselves and destroyed it, (i.e. the good deed of a
person is only accepted if he is a monotheist and believes in all the Prophets of Allah, including Christ
and Muhammad SAW). Allah wronged them not, but they wronged themselves.
118. O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends,
etc.) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do
their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their
mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses) if you understand.
119. Lo! You are the ones who love them but they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures
(i.e. you believe in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), while they disbelieve in your Book, the
Quran). And when they meet you, they say, "We believe". But when they are alone, they bite the tips of
their fingers at you in rage. Say: "Perish in your rage. Certainly, Allah knows what is in the breasts (all
the secrets)."
120. If a good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you
remain patient and become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2), not the least harm will their cunning
do to you. Surely, Allah surrounds all that they do.
121. And (remember) when you (Muhammad SAW) left your household in the morning to post the
believers at their stations for the battle (of Uhud). And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
122. When two parties from among you were about to lose heart, but Allah was their Walee (Supporter
and Protector). And in Allah should the believers put their trust.
123. And Allah has already made you victorious at Badr, when you were a weak little force. So fear
Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden and love Allah much,
perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained) that you may be grateful.
124. (Remember) when you (Muhammad SAW) said to the believers, "Is it not enough for you that your
Lord (Allah) should help you with three thousand angels; sent down?"
125. "Yes, if you hold on to patience and piety, and the enemy comes rushing at you; your Lord will
help you with five thousand angels having marks (of distinction)."
126. Allah made it not but as a message of good news for you and as an assurance to your hearts. And
there is no victory except from Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
127. That He might cut off a part of those who disbelieve, or expose them to infamy, so that they retire
frustrated.
128. Not for you (O Muhammad SAW, but for Allah) is the decision; whether He turns in mercy to
(pardons) them or punishes them; verily, they are the Zalimoon (polytheists, disobedients, and wrongdoers,
etc.).
129. And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He
wills, and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
130. O you who believe! Eat not Riba (usury) doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be
successful.
131. And fear the Fire, which is prepared for the disbelievers.
132. And obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) that you may obtain mercy.
133. And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as wide
as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
134. Those who spend (in Allahs Cause -deeds of charity, alms, etc.) in prosperity and in adversity, who
repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the gooddoers).
135. And those who, when they have committed Fahishah (illegal sexual intercourse etc.) or wronged
themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins; -and none can forgive sins but
Allah - And do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.
136. For such, the reward is Forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath
(Paradise), wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do
righteous deeds according to Allahs Orders).
137. Many similar ways (and mishaps of life) were faced by nations (believers and disbelievers) that
have passed away before you (as you have faced in the battle of Uhud), so travel through the earth, and
see what was the end of those who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allah, and disobeyed Him and His
Messengers).
138. This (the Quran) is a plain statement for mankind, a guidance and instruction to those who are Al-
Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
139. So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if
you are indeed (true) believers.
140. If a wound (and killing) has touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) has touched the
others. And so are the days (good and not so good), We give to men by turns, that Allah may test those
who believe, and that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allah likes not the Zalimoon
(polytheists and wrongdoers).
141. And that Allah may test (or purify) the believers (from sins) and destroy the disbelievers.
142. Do you think that you will enter Paradise before Allah tests those of you who fought (in His Cause)
and (also) tests those who are As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.)?
143. You did indeed wish for death (AshShahadah -martyrdom) before you met it. Now you have seen
it openly with your own eyes.
144. Muhammad (SAW) is no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed
away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he
who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those
who are grateful.
145. And no person can ever die except by Allahs Leave and at an appointed term. And whoever desires
a reward in (this) world, We shall give him of it; and whoever desires a reward in the Hereafter, We
shall give him thereof. And We shall reward the grateful.
146. And many a Prophet (i.e. many from amongst the Prophets) fought (in Allahs Cause) and along
with him (fought) large bands of religious learned men. But they never lost heart for that which did
befall them in Allahs Way, nor did they weaken nor degrade themselves. And Allah loves As-Sabirin
(the patient ones, etc.).
147. And they said nothing but: "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and our transgressions (in keeping our
duties to You), establish our feet firmly, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk."
148. So Allah gave them the reward of this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. And Allah
loves Al-Muhsinoon (the gooddoers - see the footnote of V.3:134).
149. O you who believe! If you obey those who disbelieve, they will send you back on your heels, and
you will turn back (from Faith) as losers.
150. Nay, Allah is your Maula (Patron, Lord, Helper and Protector, etc.), and He is the Best of helpers.
151. We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship
with Allah, for which He had sent no authority; their abode will be the Fire and how evil is the abode of
the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers).
152. And Allah did indeed fulfil His Promise to you when you were killing them (your enemy) with His
Permission; until (the moment) you lost your courage and fell to disputing about the order, and
disobeyed after He showed you (of the booty) which you love. Among you are some that desire this
world and some that desire the Hereafter. Then He made you flee from them (your enemy), that He
might test you. But surely, He forgave you, and Allah is Most Gracious to the believers.
153. (And remember) when you ran away (dreadfully) without even casting a side glance at anyone, and
the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) was in your rear calling you back. There did Allah give you one
distress after another by way of requital to teach you not to grieve for that which had escaped you, nor
for that which had befallen you. And Allah is WellAware of all that you do.
154. Then after the distress, He sent down security for you. Slumber overtook a party of you, while
another party was thinking about themselves (as how to save their ownselves, ignoring the others and
the Prophet SAW) and thought wrongly of Allah -the thought of ignorance. They said, "Have we any
part in the affair?" Say you (O Muhammad SAW): "Indeed the affair belongs wholly to Allah." They
hide within themselves what they dare not reveal to you, saying: "If we had anything to do with the
affair, none of us would have been killed here." Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those
for whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death," but that Allah
might test what is in your breasts; and to Mahis that which was in your hearts (sins), and Allah is
AllKnower of what is in (your) breasts.
155. Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts met (i.e. the battle of Uhud), it was Shaitan
(Satan) who caused them to backslide (run away from the battlefield) because of some (sins) they had
earned. But Allah, indeed, has forgiven them. Surely, Allah is OftForgiving, Most Forbearing.
156. O you who believe! Be not like those who disbelieve (hypocrites) and who say to their brethren
when they travel through the earth or go out to fight: "If they had stayed with us, they would not have
died or been killed," so that Allah may make it a cause of regret in their hearts. It is Allah that gives life
and causes death. And Allah is AllSeer of what you do.
157. And if you are killed or die in the Way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far better
than all that they amass (of worldly wealths, etc.).
158. And whether you die, or are killed, verily, unto Allah you shall be gathered.
159. And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and
harshhearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allahs)
Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your
trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).
160. If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can
help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust.
161. It is not for any Prophet to take illegally a part of booty (Ghulul), and whosoever deceives his
companions as regards the booty, he shall bring forth on the Day of Resurrection that which he took
(illegally). Then every person shall be paid in full what he has earned, -and they shall not be dealt with
unjustly.
162. Is then one who follows (seeks) the good Pleasure of Allah (by not taking illegally a part of the
booty) like the one who draws on himself the Wrath of Allah (by taking a part of the booty illegally -
Ghulul)? -his abode is Hell, -and worst, indeed is that destination!
163. They are in varying grades with Allah, and Allah is AllSeer of what they do.
164. Indeed Allah conferred a great favour on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) from among themselves, reciting unto them His Verses (the Quran), and purifying
them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Quran) and AlHikmah
(the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet SAW (i.e. his legal ways, statements, acts of worship, etc.)),
while before that they had been in manifest error.
165. (What is the matter with you?) When a single disaster smites you, although you smote (your
enemies) with one twice as great, you say: "From where does this come to us?" Say (to them), "It is
from yourselves (because of your evil deeds)." And Allah has power over all things.
166. And what you suffered (of the disaster) on the day (of the battle of Uhud when) the two armies met,
was by the leave of Allah, in order that He might test the believers.
167. And that He might test the hypocrites, it was said to them: "Come, fight in the Way of Allah or (at
least) defend yourselves." They said: "Had we known that fighting will take place, we would certainly
have followed you." They were that day, nearer to disbelief than to Faith, saying with their mouths what
was not in their hearts. And Allah has full knowledge of what they conceal.
168. (They are) the ones who said about their killed brethren while they themselves sat (at home): "If
only they had listened to us, they would not have been killed." Say: "Avert death from your ownselves,
if you speak the truth."
169. Think not of those who are killed in the Way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are alive, with their Lord,
and they have provision.
170. They rejoice in what Allah has bestowed upon them of His Bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those
who have not yet joined them, but are left behind (not yet martyred) that on them no fear shall come, nor
shall they grieve.
171. They rejoice in a Grace and a Bounty from Allah, and that Allah will not waste the reward of the
believers.
172. Those who answered (the Call of) Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) after being
wounded; for those of them who did good deeds and feared Allah, there is a great reward.
173. Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, "Verily, the people (pagans) have
gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them." But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they
said: "Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)."
174. So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the
good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty.
175. It is only Shaitan (Satan) that suggests to you the fear of his Auliya (supporters and friends
(polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger, Muhammad SAW)), so fear
them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers.
176. And let not those grieve you (O Muhammad SAW) who rush with haste to disbelieve; verily, not
the least harm will they do to Allah. It is Allahs Will to give them no portion in the Hereafter. For them
there is a great torment.
177. Verily, those who purchase disbelief at the price of Faith, not the least harm will they do to Allah.
For them, there is a painful torment.
178. And let not the disbelievers think that Our postponing of their punishment is good for them. We
postpone the punishment only so that they may increase in sinfulness. And for them is a disgracing
torment.
179. Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which you are now, until He distinguishes the
wicked from the good. Nor will Allah disclose to you the secrets of the Ghaib (unseen), but Allah
chooses of His Messengers whom He pleases. So believe in Allah and His Messengers. And if you
believe and fear Allah, then for you there is a great reward.
180. And let not those who covetously withhold of that which Allah has bestowed on them of His
Bounty (Wealth) think that it is good for them (and so they do not pay the obligatory Zakat). Nay, it will
be worse for them; the things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar on
the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is
WellAcquainted with all that you do.
181. Indeed, Allah has heard the statement of those (Jews) who say: "Truly, Allah is poor and we are
rich!" We shall record what they have said and their killing of the Prophets unjustly, and We shall say:
"Taste you the torment of the burning (Fire)."
182. This is because of that (evil) which your hands have sent before you. And certainly, Allah is never
unjust to (His) slaves.
183. Those (Jews) who said: "Verily, Allah has taken our promise not to believe in any Messenger
unless he brings to us an offering which the fire (from heaven) shall devour." Say: "Verily, there came to
you Messengers before me, with clear signs and even with what you speak of; why then did you kill
them, if you are truthful?"
184. Then if they reject you (O Muhammad SAW), so were Messengers rejected before you, who came
with Al-Baiyinat (clear signs, proofs, evidences) and the Scripture and the Book of Enlightenment.
185. Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in
full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The
life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
186. You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves,
and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you
(Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allah, but if you persevere patiently, and
become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs,
and that is from the great matters, (which you must hold on with all your efforts).
187. (And remember) when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and
Christians) to make it (the news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad SAW and the religious
knowledge) known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it, but they threw it away behind their backs,
and purchased with it some miserable gain! And indeed worst is that which they bought.
188. Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised
for what they have not done,-think not you that they are rescued from the torment, and for them is a
painful torment.
189. And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah has power over all
things.
190. Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there
are indeed signs for men of understanding.
191. Those who remember Allah (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their
sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying): "Our Lord! You have
not created (all) this without purpose, glory to You! (Exalted be You above all that they associate with
You as partners). Give us salvation from the torment of the Fire.
192. "Our Lord! Verily, whom You admit to the Fire, indeed, You have disgraced him, and never will
the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers) find any helpers.
193. "Our Lord! Verily, we have heard the call of one (Muhammad SAW) calling to Faith: Believe in
your Lord, and we have believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and remit from us our evil deeds, and
make us die in the state of righteousness along with Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and
follow strictly His Orders).
194. "Our Lord! Grant us what You promised unto us through Your Messengers and disgrace us not on
the Day of Resurrection, for You never break (Your) Promise."
195. So their Lord accepted of them (their supplication and answered them), "Never will I allow to be
lost the work of any of you, be he male or female. You are (members) one of another, so those who
emigrated and were driven out from their homes, and suffered harm in My Cause, and who fought, and
were killed (in My Cause), verily, I will remit from them their evil deeds and admit them into Gardens
under which rivers flow (in Paradise); a reward from Allah, and with Allah is the best of rewards."
196. Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout the land deceive you.
197. A brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest.
198. But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are
they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for
AlAbrar (those who are obedient to Allah and follow strictly His Orders).
199. And there are, certainly, among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), those who
believe in Allah and in that which has been revealed to you, and in that which has been revealed to them,
humbling themselves before Allah. They do not sell the Verses of Allah for a little price, for them is a
reward with their Lord. Surely, Allah is Swift in account.
200. O you who believe! Endure and be more patient (than your enemy), and guard your territory by
stationing army units permanently at the places from where the enemy can attack you, and fear Allah, so
that you may be successful.