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002.202 To these will be allotted what they have earned; and God is quick in account.
002.203 Celebrate the praises of God during the Appointed Days. But if any one hastens to leave in two days, there
is no blame on him, and if any one stays on, there is no blame on him, if his aim is to do right. Then fear God, and know
that ye will surely be gathered unto Him.
002.204 There is the type of man whose speech about this world's life May dazzle thee, and he calls God to witness
about what is in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemies.
002.205 When he turns his back, His aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and destroy crops and
cattle. But God loveth not mischief.
002.206 When it is said to him, "Fear God", He is led by arrogance to (more) crime. Enough for him is Hell;-An evil
bed indeed (To lie on)!
002.207 And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of God: And God is full of kindness to
(His) devotees.
002.208 O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not the footsteps of the evil one; for he is
to you an avowed enemy.
002.209 If ye backslide after the clear (Signs) have come to you, then know that God is Exalted in Power, Wise.
002.210 Will they wait until God comes to them in canopies of clouds, with angels (in His train) and the question is
(thus) settled? but to God do all questions go back (for decision).
002.211 Ask the Children of Israel how many clear (Signs) We have sent them. But if any one, after God's favour has
come to him, substitutes (something else), God is strict in punishment.
002.212 The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith, and they scoff at those who believe. But the
righteous will be above them on the Day of Resurrection; for God bestows His abundance without measure on whom
He will.
002.213 Mankind was one single nation, and God sent Messengers with glad tidings and warnings; and with them He
sent the Book in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they differed; but the People of the Book, after the
clear Signs came to them, did not differ among themselves, except through selfish contumacy. God by His Grace
Guided the believers to the Truth, concerning that wherein they differed. For God guided whom He will to a path that
is straight.
002.214 Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away
before you? they encountered suffering and adversity, and were so shaken in spirit that even the Apostle and those of
faith who were with him cried: "When (will come) the help of God?" Ah! Verily, the help of God is (always) near!
002.215 They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and
kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -God knoweth it well.
002.216 Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you,
and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But God knoweth, and ye know not.
002.217 They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but
graver is it in the sight of God to prevent access to the path of God, to deny Him, to prevent access to the Sacred
Mosque, and drive out its members." Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Nor will they cease fighting you
until they turn you back from your faith if they can. And if any of you Turn back from their faith and die in unbelief,
their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter; they will be companions of the Fire and will abide therein.
002.218 Those who believed and those who suffered exile and fought (and strove and struggled) in the path of God,-
they have the hope of the Mercy of God: And God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
002.219 They ask thee concerning wine and gambling. Say: "In them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin
is greater than the profit." They ask thee how much they are to spend; Say: "What is beyond your needs." Thus doth God
Make clear to you His Signs: In order that ye may consider-
002.220 (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do
is what is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren; but God knows the man who means
mischief from the man who means good. And if God had wished, He could have put you into difficulties: He is indeed
Exalted in Power, Wise."
002.221 Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than