Sura 4, Women (Al-Nesã´)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[4:1] O people, observe your Lord; the One who created you from
one being, and created from it its mate, then spread from the two
many men and women. You shall regard GOD, by whom you swear, and
regard the parents. GOD is watching over you.*
Footnote
Regard the Orphans
[4:2] You shall hand over to the orphans their rightful
properties. Do not substitute the bad for the good, and do not
consume their properties by combining them with yours. This would
be a gross injustice.
Grounds For Polygamy*
[4:3] If you deem it best for the orphans, you may marry their
mothers - you may marry two, three, or four. If you fear lest you
become unfair, then you shall be content with only one, or with
what you already have. Additionally, you are thus more likely to
avoid financial hardship.
Footnote
[4:4] You shall give the women their due dowries, equitably. If
they willingly forfeit anything, then you may accept it; it is
rightfully yours.
[4:5] Do not give immature orphans the properties that GOD has
entrusted with you as guardians. You shall provide for them
therefrom, and clothe them, and treat them kindly.
[4:6] You shall test the orphans when they reach puberty. As soon
as you find them mature enough, give them their property. Do not
consume it extravagantly in a hurry, before they grow up. The rich
guardian shall not charge any wage, but the poor guardian may
charge equitably. When you give them their properties, you shall
have witnesses. GOD suffices as Reckoner.
Women's Inheritance Rights
[4:7] The men get a share of what the parents and the relatives
leave behind. The women too shall get a share of what the parents
and relatives leave behind. Whether it is a small or a large
inheritance, (the women must get) a definite share.
[4:8] During distribution of the inheritances, if relatives,
orphans, and needy persons are present, you shall give them
therefrom, and treat them kindly.
[4:9] Those who are concerned about their own children, in case
they leave them behind, shall observe GOD and be equitable.
[4:10] Those who consume the orphans' properties unjustly, eat
fire into their bellies, and will suffer in Hell.
If No Will Is Left*
[4:11] GOD decrees a will for the benefit of your children; the
male gets twice the share of the female.* If the inheritors are
only women, more than two, they get two-thirds of what is
bequeathed. If only one daughter is left, she gets one-half. The
parents of the deceased get one-sixth of the inheritance each, if
the deceased has left any children. If he left no children, and
his parents are the only inheritors, the mother gets one-third. If
he has siblings, then the mother gets one-sixth. All this, after
fulfilling any will* the deceased has left, and after paying off
all debts. When it comes to your parents and your children, you do
not know which of them is really the best to you and the most
beneficial. This is GOD's law. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
Footnote
Inheritance For the Spouses
[4:12] You get half of what your wives leave behind, if they had
no children. If they had children, you get one-fourth of what they
leave. All this, after fulfilling any will they had left, and
after paying off all debts. They get one-fourth of what you leave
behind, if you had no children. If you had children, they get
one-eighth of what you bequeath. All this, after fulfilling any
will you had left, and after paying off all debts. If the deceased
man or woman was a loner, and leaves two siblings, male or female,
each of them gets one-sixth of the inheritance. If there are more
siblings, then they equally share one-third of the inheritance.
All this, after fulfilling any will, and after paying off all
debts, so that no one is hurt. This is a will decreed by GOD. GOD
is Omniscient, Clement.
God Communicates With Us Through His Messenger
[4:13] These are GOD's laws. Those who obey GOD and His messenger,
He will admit them into gardens with flowing streams, wherein they
abide forever. This is the greatest triumph.
[4:14] As for the one who disobeys GOD and His messenger, and
transgresses His laws, He will admit him into Hell, wherein he
abides forever. He has incurred a shameful retribution.
Health Quarantine
[4:15] Those who commit adultery among your women, you must have
four witnesses against them, from among you. If they do bear
witness, then you shall keep such women in their homes until they
die, or until GOD creates an exit for them.*
Footnote
[4:16] The couple who commits adultery shall be punished.* If they
repent and reform, you shall leave them alone. GOD is Redeemer,
Most Merciful.
Footnote
Repentance
[4:17] Repentance is acceptable by GOD from those who fall in sin
out of ignorance, then repent immediately thereafter. GOD redeems
them. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
[4:18] Not acceptable is the repentance of those who commit sins
until death comes to them, then say, "Now I repent." Nor is it
acceptable from those who die as disbelievers. For these, we have
prepared a painful retribution.
[4:19] O you who believe, it is not lawful for you to inherit what
the women leave behind, against their will. You shall not force
them to give up anything you had given them, unless they commit a
proven adultery. You shall treat them nicely. If you dislike them,
you may dislike something wherein GOD has placed a lot of good.
Protection for Women
[4:20] If you wish to marry another wife, in place of your present
wife, and you had given any of them a great deal, you shall not
take back anything you had given her. Would you take it
fraudulently, maliciously, and sinfully?
[4:21] How could you take it back, after you have been intimate
with each other, and they had taken from you a solemn pledge?
Respect for the Father
[4:22] Do not marry the women who were previously married to your
fathers - existing marriages are exempted and shall not be broken
- for it is a gross offense, and an abominable act.
Incest Forbidden
[4:23] Prohibited for you (in marriage) are your mothers, your
daughters, your sisters, the sisters of your fathers, the sisters
of your mothers, the daughters of your brother, the daughters of
your sister, your nursing mothers, the girls who nursed from the
same woman as you, the mothers of your wives, the daughters of
your wives with whom you have consummated the marriage - if the
marriage has not been consummated, you may marry the daughter.
Also prohibited for you are the women who were married to your
genetic sons. Also, you shall not be married to two sisters at the
same time - but do not break up existing marriages. GOD is
Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Mutual Attraction And Dowry Required
[4:24] Also prohibited are the women who are already married,
unless they flee their disbelieving husbands who are at war with
you.* These are GOD's commandments to you. All other categories
are permitted for you in marriage, so long as you pay them their
due dowries. You shall maintain your morality, by not committing
adultery. Thus, whoever you like among them, you shall pay them
the dowry decreed for them. You commit no error by mutually
agreeing to any adjustments to the dowry. GOD is Omniscient, Most
Wise.
Footnote
[4:25] Those among you who cannot afford to marry free believing
women, may marry believing slave women. GOD knows best about your
belief, and you are equal to one another, as far as belief is
concerned. You shall obtain permission from their guardians before
you marry them, and pay them their due dowry equitably. They shall
maintain moral behavior, by not committing adultery, or having
secret lovers. Once they are freed through marriage, if they
commit adultery, their punishment shall be half of that for the
free women.* Marrying a slave shall be a last resort for those
unable to wait. To be patient is better for you. GOD is Forgiver,
Most Merciful.
Footnote
[4:26] GOD wills to explain things for you, and to guide you
through past precedents, and to redeem you. GOD is Omniscient,
Most Wise.
God's Mercy
[4:27] GOD wishes to redeem you, while those who pursue their
lusts wish that you deviate a great deviation.
[4:28] GOD wishes to lighten your burden, for the human being is
created weak.
Murder, Suicide, and Illicit Gains Prohibited
[4:29] O you who believe, do not consume each others' properties
illicitly - only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted.
You shall not kill yourselves. GOD is Merciful towards you.
[4:30] Anyone who commits these transgressions, maliciously and
deliberately, we will condemn him to Hell. This is easy for GOD to
do.
[4:31] If you refrain from committing the gross sins that are
prohibited for you, we will remit your sins, and admit you an
honorable admittance.
Men and Women Endowed With Unique Qualities
[4:32] You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other
by GOD; the men enjoy certain qualities, and the women enjoy
certain qualities. You may implore GOD to shower you with His
grace. GOD is fully aware of all things.
Do Not Object to the Inheritance Laws Proposed by God
[4:33] For each of you, we have designated shares from the
inheritance left by the parents and the relatives. Also those
related to you through marriage, you shall give them their due
share. GOD witnesses all things.
Do Not Beat Your Wife*
[4:34] The men are made responsible for the women,** and GOD has
endowed them with certain qualities, and made them the bread
earners. The righteous women will cheerfully accept this
arrangement, since it is GOD's commandment, and honor their
husbands during their absence. If you experience rebellion from
the women, you shall first talk to them, then (you may use
negative incentives like) deserting them in bed, then you may (as
a last alternative) beat them. If they obey you, you are not
permitted to transgress against them. GOD is Most High, Supreme.
Footnote
Marriage Arbitration
[4:35] If a couple fears separation, you shall appoint an
arbitrator from his family and an arbitrator from her family; if
they decide to reconcile, GOD will help them get together. GOD is
Omniscient, Cognizant.
Major Commandments
[4:36] You shall worship GOD alone - do not associate anything
with Him. You shall regard the parents, the relatives, the
orphans, the poor, the related neighbor, the unrelated neighbor,
the close associate, the traveling alien, and your servants. GOD
does not like the arrogant show-offs.
[4:37] The ones who are stingy, exhort the people to be stingy,
and conceal what GOD has bestowed upon them from His bounties. We
have prepared for the disbelievers a shameful retribution.
[4:38] They give money to charity only to show off, while
disbelieving in GOD and the Last Day. If one's companion is the
devil, that is the worst companion.
[4:39] Why do they not believe in GOD and the Last Day, and give
from GOD's provisions to them? GOD is fully aware of them.
Divine Justice
[4:40] GOD does not inflict an atom's weight of injustice. On the
contrary, He multiplies the reward manifold for the righteous
work, and grants from Him a great recompense.
[4:41] Thus, when the day (of judgment) comes, we will call upon a
witness from each community, and you (the messenger) will serve as
a witness among these people.
[4:42] On that day, those who disbelieved and disobeyed the
messenger will wish that they were level with the ground; not a
single utterance will they be able to hide from GOD.
What Nullifies Ablution
[4:43] O you who believe, do not observe the Contact Prayers
(Salat) while intoxicated, so that you know what you are saying.
Nor after sexual orgasm without bathing, unless you are on the
road, traveling; if you are ill or traveling, or you had urinary
or fecal-related excretion (such as gas), or contacted the women
(sexually), and you cannot find water, you shall observe Tayammum
(dry ablution) by touching clean dry soil, then wiping your faces
and hands therewith. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiver.
[4:44] Have you noted those who received a portion of the
scripture, and how they choose to stray, and wish that you stray
from the path?
[4:45] GOD knows best who your enemies are. GOD is the only Lord
and Master. GOD is the only Supporter.
[4:46] Among those who are Jewish, some distort the words beyond
the truth, and they say, "We hear, but we disobey," and "Your
words are falling on deaf ears," and "Raa'ena* (be our shepherd),"
as they twist their tongues to mock the religion. Had they said,
"We hear, and we obey," and "We hear you," and "Unzurna (watch
over us)," it would have been better for them, and more righteous.
Instead, they have incurred condemnation from GOD due to their
disbelief. Consequently, the majority of them cannot believe.
Footnote
[4:47] O you who received the scripture, you shall believe in what
we reveal herein, confirming what you have, before we banish
certain faces to exile, or condemn them as we condemned those who
desecrated the Sabbath. GOD's command is done.
The Unforgivable Sin
[4:48] GOD does not forgive idolatry,* but He forgives lesser
offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who sets up idols beside
GOD, has forged a horrendous offense.
Footnote
[4:49] Have you noted those who exalt themselves? Instead, GOD is
the One who exalts whomever He wills, without the least injustice.
[4:50] Note how they fabricate lies about GOD; what a gross
offense this is!
[4:51] Have you noted those who received a portion of the
scripture, and how they believe in idolatry and false doctrine,
then say, "The disbelievers are better guided than the
believers?!"
[4:52] It is they who incurred GOD's condemnation, and whomever
GOD condemns, you will not find any helper for him.
[4:53] Do they own a share of the sovereignty? If they did, they
would not give the people as much as a grain.
[4:54] Are they envious of the people because GOD has showered
them with His blessings? We have given Abraham's family the
scripture, and wisdom; we granted them a great authority.
[4:55] Some of them believed therein, and some of them repelled
therefrom; Hell is the only just retribution for these.
Allegorical Description of Hell
[4:56] Surely, those who disbelieve in our revelations, we will
condemn them to the hellfire. Whenever their skins are burnt, we
will give them new skins. Thus, they will suffer continuously. GOD
is Almighty, Most Wise.
[4:57] As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, we will
admit them into gardens with flowing streams; they abide therein
forever. They will have pure spouses therein. We will admit them
into a blissful shade.
Honesty & Justice Advocated
[4:58] GOD commands you to give back anything the people have
entrusted to you. If you judge among the people, you shall judge
equitably. The best enlightenment indeed is what GOD recommends
for you. GOD is Hearer, Seer.
[4:59] O you who believe, you shall obey GOD, and you shall obey
the messenger, and those in charge among you. If you dispute in
any matter, you shall refer it to GOD and the messenger, if you do
believe in GOD and the Last Day. This is better for you, and
provides you with the best solution.
Believers Or Hypocrites?
[4:60] Have you noted those who claim that they believe in what
was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, then
uphold the unjust laws of their idols? They were commanded to
reject such laws. Indeed, it is the devil's wish to lead them far
astray.
[4:61] When they are told, "Come to what GOD has revealed, and to
the messenger," you see the hypocrites shunning you completely.
[4:62] How will it be when a disaster hits them, as a consequence
of their own works? They will come to you then and swear by GOD:
"Our intentions were good and righteous!"
[4:63] GOD is fully aware of their innermost intentions. You shall
ignore them, enlighten them, and give them good advice that may
save their souls.
Unquestioning Submission: Quality of the True Believers
[4:64] We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed in
accordance with GOD's will. Had they, when they wronged their
souls, come to you and prayed to GOD for forgiveness, and the
messenger prayed for their forgiveness, they would have found GOD
Redeemer, Most Merciful.
[4:65] Never indeed, by your Lord; they are not believers unless
they come to you to judge in their disputes, then find no
hesitation in their hearts whatsoever in accepting your judgment.
They must submit a total submission.
God's Tests Are Never Unreasonable
[4:66] Had we decreed for them: "You must offer your lives," or
"Give up your homes," they would not have done it, except for a
few of them. (Even if such a command was issued,) had they done
what they were commanded to do, it would have been better for
them, and would prove the strength of their faith.
[4:67] And we would have granted them a great recompense.
[4:68] And we would have guided them in the right path.
Equality of Believers
[4:69] Those who obey GOD and the messenger belong with those
blessed by GOD - the prophets, the saints, the martyrs, and the
righteous. These are the best company.
[4:70] Such is the blessing from GOD; GOD is the best Knower.
[4:71] O you who believe, you shall remain alert, and mobilize as
individuals, or mobilize all together.
[4:72] Surely, there are those among you who would drag their
feet, then, if a setback afflicts you, they would say, "GOD has
blessed me that I was not martyred with them."
[4:73] But if you attain a blessing from GOD, they would say, as
if no friendship ever existed between you and them, "I wish I was
with them, so I could share in such a great victory."
[4:74] Those who readily fight in the cause of GOD are those who
forsake this world in favor of the Hereafter. Whoever fights in
the cause of GOD, then gets killed, or attains victory, we will
surely grant him a great recompense.
The Believers are Fearless
[4:75] Why should you not fight in the cause of GOD when weak men,
women, and children are imploring: "Our Lord, deliver us from this
community whose people are oppressive, and be You our Lord and
Master."
[4:76] Those who believe are fighting for the cause of GOD, while
those who disbelieve are fighting for the cause of tyranny.
Therefore, you shall fight the devil's allies; the devil's power
is nil.
[4:77] Have you noted those who were told, "You do not have to
fight; all you need to do is observe the Contact Prayers (Salat)
and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)," then, when fighting was
decreed for them, they feared the people as much as they feared
GOD, or even more? They said, "Our Lord, why did You force this
fighting on us? If only You respite us for awhile!" Say, "The
materials of this world are nil, while the Hereafter is far better
for the righteous, and you never suffer the slightest injustice."
God is the Doer of Everything*
[4:78] Wherever you are, death will catch up with you, even if you
live in formidable castles. When something good happens to them,
they say, "This is from GOD," and when something bad afflicts
them, they blame you. Say, "Everything comes from GOD." Why do
these people misunderstand almost everything?
Footnote
Nothing Bad Comes From God
[4:79] Anything good that happens to you is from GOD, and anything
bad that happens to you is from you. We have sent you as a
messenger to the people,* and GOD suffices as witness.
Footnote
[4:80] Whoever obeys the messenger is obeying GOD. As for those
who turn away, we did not send you as their guardian.
[4:81] They pledge obedience, but as soon as they leave you, some
of them harbor intentions contrary to what they say. GOD records
their innermost intentions. You shall disregard them, and put your
trust in GOD. GOD suffices as an advocate.
Proof of Divine Authorship
[4:82] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from
other than GOD, they would have found in it numerous
contradictions.*
Footnote
Beware of the Devil's Rumors
[4:83] When a rumor that affects security comes their way, they
spread it. Had they referred it to the messenger, and those in
charge among them, those who understand these matters would have
informed them. If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His
mercy, you would have followed the devil, except a few.
[4:84] You shall fight for the cause of GOD; you are responsible
only for your own soul, and exhort the believers to do the same.
GOD will neutralize the power of those who disbelieve. GOD is much
more powerful, and much more effective.
Responsibility
[4:85] Whoever mediates a good deed receives a share of the credit
thereof, and whoever mediates an evil work, incurs a share
thereof. GOD controls all things.
You Shall Be Courteous
[4:86] When greeted with a greeting, you shall respond with a
better greeting or at least an equal one. GOD reckons all things.
[4:87] GOD: there is no god except He. He will surely summon you
on the Day of Resurrection - the inevitable day. Whose narration
is more truthful than GOD's?
How to Deal With the Hypocrites
[4:88] Why should you divide yourselves into two groups regarding
hypocrites (among you)? GOD is the one who condemned them because
of their own behavior. Do you want to guide those who are sent
astray by GOD? Whomever GOD sends astray, you can never find a way
to guide them.
[4:89] They wish that you disbelieve as they have disbelieved,
then you become equal. Do not consider them friends, unless they
mobilize along with you in the cause of GOD. If they turn against
you, you shall fight them, and you may kill them when you
encounter them in war. You shall not accept them as friends, or
allies.*
Footnote
[4:90] Exempted are those who join people with whom you have
signed a peace treaty, and those who come to you wishing not to
fight you, nor fight their relatives. Had GOD willed, He could
have permitted them to fight against you. Therefore, if they leave
you alone, refrain from fighting you, and offer you peace, then
GOD gives you no excuse to fight them.
[4:91] You will find others who wish to make peace with you, and
also with their people. However, as soon as war erupts, they fight
against you. Unless these people leave you alone, offer you peace,
and stop fighting you, you may fight them when you encounter them.
Against these, we give you a clear authorization.
You Shall Not Kill
[4:92] No believer shall kill another believer, unless it is an
accident. If one kills a believer by accident, he shall atone by
freeing a believing slave, and paying a compensation to the
victim's family, unless they forfeit such a compensation as a
charity. If the victim belonged to people who are at war with you,
though he was a believer, you shall atone by freeing a believing
slave. If he belonged to people with whom you have signed a peace
treaty, you shall pay the compensation in addition to freeing a
believing slave. If you cannot find* a slave to free, you shall
atone by fasting two consecutive months, in order to be redeemed
by GOD. GOD is Knower, Most Wise.
Footnote
An Unforgivable Offense
[4:93] Anyone who kills a believer on purpose, his retribution is
Hell, wherein he abides forever, GOD is angry with him, and
condemns him, and has prepared for him a terrible retribution.
[4:94] O you who believe, if you strike in the cause of GOD, you
shall be absolutely sure. Do not say to one who offers you peace,
"You are not a believer," seeking the spoils of this world. For
GOD possesses infinite spoils. Remember that you used to be like
them, and GOD blessed you. Therefore, you shall be absolutely sure
(before you strike). GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
Higher Ranks for the Strivers
[4:95] Not equal are the sedentary among the believers who are not
handicapped, and those who strive in the cause of GOD with their
money and their lives. GOD exalts the strivers with their money
and their lives above the sedentary. For both, GOD promises
salvation, but GOD exalts the strivers over the sedentary with a
great recompense.
[4:96] The higher ranks come from Him, as well as forgiveness and
mercy. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Apathy Condemned
[4:97] Those whose lives are terminated by the angels, while in a
state of wronging their souls, the angels will ask them, "What was
the matter with you?" They will say, "We were oppressed on earth."
They will say, "Was GOD's earth not spacious enough for you to
emigrate therein?" For these, the final abode is Hell, and a
miserable destiny.
[4:98] Exempted are the weak men, women, and children who do not
possess the strength, nor the means to find a way out.
[4:99] These may be pardoned by GOD. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiver.
[4:100] Anyone who emigrates in the cause of GOD will find on
earth great bounties and richness. Anyone who gives up his home,
emigrating to GOD and His messenger, then death catches up with
him, his recompense is reserved with GOD. GOD is Forgiver, Most
Merciful.
[4:101] When you travel, during war, you commit no error by
shortening your Contact Prayers (Salat), if you fear that the
disbelievers may attack you. Surely, the disbelievers are your
ardent enemies.
War Precautions
[4:102] When you are with them, and lead the Contact Prayer
(Salat) for them, let some of you stand guard; let them hold their
weapons, and let them stand behind you as you prostrate. Then, let
the other group that has not prayed take their turn praying with
you, while the others stand guard and hold their weapons. Those
who disbelieved wish to see you neglect your weapons and your
equipment, in order to attack you once and for all. You commit no
error, if you are hampered by rain or injury, by putting down your
weapons, so long as you remain alert. GOD has prepared for the
disbelievers a shameful retribution.
The Contact Prayers
[4:103] Once you complete your Contact Prayer (Salat), you shall
remember GOD while standing, sitting, or lying down.* Once the war
is over, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat); the
Contact Prayers (Salat) are decreed for the believers at specific
times.
Footnote
[4:104] Do not waver in pursuing the enemy. If you suffer, they
also suffer. However, you expect from GOD what they never expect.
GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
[4:105] We have sent down to you the scripture, truthfully, in
order to judge among the people in accordance with what GOD has
shown you. You shall not side with the betrayers.
[4:106] You shall implore GOD for forgiveness. GOD is Forgiver,
Most Merciful.
Do Not Defend the Transgressors
[4:107] Do not argue on behalf of those who have wronged their own
souls; GOD does not love any betrayer, guilty.
[4:108] They hide from the people, and do not care to hide from
GOD, though He is with them as they harbor ideas He dislikes. GOD
is fully aware of everything they do.
You Do Not Help Them by Being "Nice"
[4:109] Here you are arguing on their behalf in this world; who is
going to argue with GOD on their behalf on the Day of
Resurrection? Who is going to be their advocate?
[4:110] Anyone who commits evil, or wrongs his soul, then implores
GOD for forgiveness, will find GOD Forgiving, Most Merciful.
[4:111] Anyone who earns a sin, earns it to the detriment of his
own soul. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
[4:112] Anyone who earns a sin, then accuses an innocent person
thereof, has committed a blasphemy and a gross offense.
[4:113] If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His mercy,
some of them would have misled you. They only mislead themselves,
and they can never harm you in the least. GOD has sent down to you
the scripture and wisdom, and He has taught you what you never
knew. Indeed, GOD's blessings upon you have been great.
[4:114] There is nothing good about their private conferences,
except for those who advocate charity, or righteous works, or
making peace among the people. Anyone who does this, in response
to GOD's teachings, we will grant him a great recompense.
[4:115] As for him who opposes the messenger, after the guidance
has been pointed out to him, and follows other than the believers'
way, we will direct him in the direction he has chosen, and commit
him to Hell; what a miserable destiny!
The Unforgivable Sin
[4:116] GOD does not forgive idol worship (if maintained until
death),* and He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills.
Anyone who idolizes any idol beside GOD has strayed far astray.
Footnote
[4:117] They even worship female gods besides Him; as a matter of
fact, they only worship a rebellious devil.
[4:118] GOD has condemned him, and he said, "I will surely recruit
a definite share of Your worshipers.*
Footnote
[4:119] "I will mislead them, I will entice them, I will command
them to (forbid the eating of certain meats by) marking the ears
of livestock, and I will command them to distort the creation of
GOD." Anyone who accepts the devil as a lord, instead of GOD, has
incurred a profound loss.
[4:120] He promises them and entices them; what the devil promises
is no more than an illusion.
[4:121] These have incurred Hell as their final abode, and can
never evade it.
[4:122] As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, we
will admit them into gardens with flowing streams, wherein they
live forever. Such is the truthful promise of GOD. Whose
utterances are more truthful than GOD's?
The Law
[4:123] It is not in accordance with your wishes, or the wishes of
the people of the scripture: anyone who commits evil pays for it,
and will have no helper or supporter against GOD.
[4:124] As for those who lead a righteous life, male or female,
while believing, they enter Paradise; without the slightest
injustice.
Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam*
[4:125] Who is better guided in his religion than one who submits
totally to GOD, leads a righteous life, according to the creed of
Abraham: monotheism? GOD has chosen Abraham as a beloved friend.
Footnote
[4:126] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth.
GOD is in full control of all things.
[4:127] They consult you concerning women: say, "GOD enlightens
you regarding them, as recited for you in the scripture. You shall
restore the rights of orphaned girls whom you cheat out of their
due dowries when you wish to marry them: you shall not take
advantage of them. The rights of orphaned boys must also be
protected as well. You shall treat the orphans equitably. Whatever
good you do, GOD is fully aware thereof."
Divorce Discouraged
[4:128] If a woman senses oppression or desertion from her
husband, the couple shall try to reconcile their differences, for
conciliation is best for them. Selfishness is a human trait, and
if you do good and lead a righteous life, GOD is fully Cognizant
of everything you do.
Polygamy Discouraged*
[4:129] You can never be equitable in dealing with more than one
wife, no matter how hard you try. Therefore, do not be so biased
as to leave one of them hanging (neither enjoying marriage, nor
left to marry someone else). If you correct this situation and
maintain righteousness, GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Footnote
[4:130] If the couple must decide to part, GOD will provide for
each of them from His bounties. GOD is Bounteous, Most Wise.
[4:131] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth,
and we have enjoined on those who received the scripture before
you, and enjoined on you, that you shall reverence GOD. If you
disbelieve, then to GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the
earth. GOD is in no need, Praiseworthy.
[4:132] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth,
and GOD is the only Protector.
[4:133] If He wills, He can annihilate you, O people, and
substitute others in your place. GOD is certainly able to do this.
[4:134] Anyone who seeks the materials of this world should know
that GOD possesses both the materials of this world and the
Hereafter. GOD is Hearer, Seer.
You Shall Not Bear False Witness
[4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and
observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves,
or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or
poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your
personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment),
then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
[4:136] O you who believe, you shall believe in GOD and His
messenger, and the scripture He has revealed through His
messenger, and the scripture He has revealed before that. Anyone
who refuses to believe in GOD, and His angels, and His scriptures,
and His messengers, and the Last Day, has indeed strayed far
astray.
[4:137] Surely, those who believe, then disbelieve, then believe,
then disbelieve, then plunge deeper into disbelief, GOD will not
forgive them, nor will He guide them in any way.
[4:138] Inform the hypocrites that they have incurred painful
retribution.
[4:139] They are the ones who ally themselves with disbelievers
instead of believers. Are they seeking dignity with them? All
dignity belongs with GOD alone.
[4:140] He has instructed you in the scripture that: if you hear
GOD's revelations being mocked and ridiculed, you shall not sit
with them, unless they delve into another subject. Otherwise, you
will be as guilty as they are. GOD will gather the hypocrites and
the disbelievers together in Hell.
The Hypocrites
[4:141] They watch you and wait; if you attain victory from GOD,
they say (to you), "Were we not with you?" But if the disbelievers
get a turn, they say (to them), "Did we not side with you, and
protect you from the believers?" GOD will judge between you on the
Day of Resurrection. GOD will never permit the disbelievers to
prevail over the believers.
[4:142] The hypocrites think that they are deceiving GOD, but He
is the One who leads them on. When they get up for the Contact
Prayer (Salat), they get up lazily. That is because they only show
off in front of the people, and rarely do they think of GOD.
[4:143] They waver in between, neither belonging to this group,
nor that group. Whomever GOD sends astray, you will never find a
way to guide him.
[4:144] O you who believe, you shall not ally yourselves with the
disbelievers, instead of the believers. Do you wish to provide GOD
with a clear proof against you?
They Think That They Are Believers
[4:145] The hypocrites will be committed to the lowest pit of
Hell, and you will find no one to help them.
[4:146] Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and
devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted
with the believers. GOD will bless the believers with a great
recompense.
[4:147] What will GOD gain from punishing you, if you became
appreciative and believed? GOD is Appreciative, Omniscient.
Do Not Use Bad Language
[4:148] GOD does not like the utterance of bad language, unless
one is treated with gross injustice. GOD is Hearer, Knower.
[4:149] If you work righteousness - either declared or concealed -
or pardon a transgression, GOD is Pardoner, Omnipotent.
You Shall Not Make Any Distinction Among God's Messengers
[4:150] Those who disbelieve in GOD and His messengers, and seek
to make distinction among GOD and His messengers, and say, "We
believe in some and reject some," and wish to follow a path in
between;
[4:151] these are the real disbelievers. We have prepared for the
disbelievers a shameful retribution.
[4:152] As for those who believe in GOD and His messengers, and
make no distinction among them, He will grant them their
recompense. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Lessons From Israel
[4:153] The people of the scripture challenge you to bring down to
them a book from the sky! They have asked Moses for more than
that, saying, "Show us GOD, physically." Consequently, the
lightning struck them, as a consequence of their audacity.
Additionally, they worshiped the calf, after all the miracles they
had seen. Yet, we pardoned all this. We supported Moses with
profound miracles.
[4:154] And we raised Mount Sinai above them, as we took their
covenant. And we said to them, "Enter the gate humbly." And we
said to them, "Do not desecrate the Sabbath." Indeed, we took from
them a solemn covenant.
[4:155] (They incurred condemnation) for violating their covenant,
rejecting GOD's revelations, killing the prophets unjustly, and
for saying, "Our minds are made up!" In fact, GOD is the One who
sealed their minds, due to their disbelief, and this is why they
fail to believe, except rarely.
[4:156] (They are condemned) for disbelieving and uttering about
Mary a gross lie.
Crucifying "the Body" of Jesus*
[4:157] And for claiming that they killed the Messiah, Jesus, son
of Mary, the messenger of GOD. In fact, they never killed him,
they never crucified him - they were made to think that they did.
All factions who are disputing in this matter are full of doubt
concerning this issue. They possess no knowledge; they only
conjecture. For certain, they never killed him.*
Footnote
[4:158] Instead, GOD raised him to Him; GOD is Almighty, Most
Wise.
[4:159] Everyone among the people of the scripture was required to
believe in him before his death. On the Day of Resurrection, he
will be a witness against them.
[4:160] Due to their transgressions, we prohibited for the Jews
good foods that used to be lawful for them; also for consistently
repelling from the path of GOD.
[4:161] And for practicing usury, which was forbidden, and for
consuming the people's money illicitly. We have prepared for the
disbelievers among them painful retribution.
[4:162] As for those among them who are well founded in knowledge,
and the believers, they believe in what was revealed to you, and
in what was revealed before you. They are observers of the Contact
Prayers (Salat), and givers of the obligatory charity (Zakat);
they are believers in GOD and the Last Day. We grant these a great
recompense.
God's Messengers
[4:163] We have inspired you, as we inspired Noah and the prophets
after him. And we inspired Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, the
Patriarchs, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon. And we gave
David the Psalms.
[4:164] Messengers we have told you about, and messengers we never
told you about. And GOD spoke to Moses directly.
[4:165] Messengers to deliver good news, as well as warnings.
Thus, the people will have no excuse when they face GOD, after all
these messengers have come to them. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
[4:166] But GOD bears witness concerning what He has revealed to
you; He has revealed it with His knowledge. And the angels bear
witness as well, but GOD suffices as witness.
[4:167] Surely, those who disbelieve and repel from the way of GOD
have strayed far astray.
[4:168] Those who disbelieve and transgress, GOD will not forgive
them, nor will He guide them in any way;
[4:169] except the way to Hell, wherein they abide forever. This
is easy for GOD to do.
[4:170] O people, the messenger has come to you with the truth
from your Lord. Therefore, you shall believe for your own good. If
you disbelieve, then to GOD belongs everything in the heavens and
the earth. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
Trinity: A False Doctrine
[4:171] O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of
your religion, and do not say about GOD except the truth. The
Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was a messenger of GOD, and His
word that He had sent to Mary, and a revelation from Him.
Therefore, you shall believe in GOD and His messengers. You shall
not say, "Trinity." You shall refrain from this for your own good.
GOD is only one god. Be He glorified; He is much too glorious to
have a son. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and
everything on earth. GOD suffices as Lord and Master.
[4:172] The Messiah would never disdain from being a servant of
GOD, nor would the closest angels. Those who disdain from
worshiping Him, and are too arrogant to submit, He will summon
them all before Him.
[4:173] As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, He
will fully recompense them, and shower them with His grace. As for
those who disdain and turn arrogant, He will commit them to
painful retribution. They will find no lord beside GOD, nor a
savior.
The Quran's Mathematical Code: Tangible, Irrefutable Proof
[4:174] O people, a proof has come to you from your Lord; we have
sent down to you a profound beacon.
[4:175] Those who believe in GOD, and hold fast to Him, He will
admit them into mercy from Him, and grace, and will guide them to
Him in a straight path.
[4:176] They consult you; say, "GOD advises you concerning the
single person. If one dies and leaves no children, and he had a
sister, she gets half the inheritance. If she dies first, he
inherits from her, if she left no children. If there were two
sisters, they get two-thirds of the inheritance. If the siblings
are men and women, the male gets twice the share of the female."
GOD thus clarifies for you, lest you go astray. GOD is fully aware
of all things.
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