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lively remembrance. But of mankind is he who saith: "our Lord! Give unto us in the world," and he hath no portion in

the Hereafter.

201. And of them (also) is he who saith: "Our Lord! Give unto us in the world that which is good and in the Hereafter

that which is good, and guard us from the doom of Fire."

202. For them there is in store a goodly portion out of that which they have earned. Allah is swift at reckoning.

203. Remember Allah through the appointed days. Then whoso hasteneth (his departure) by two days, it is no sin for

him, and whoso delayeth, it is no sin for him; that is for him who wardeth off (evil). Be careful of your duty to Allah,

and know that unto Him ye will be gathered.

204. And of mankind there is he whose conversation on the life of this world pleaseth thee (Muhammad), and he calleth

Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart; yet he is the most rigid of opponents.

205. And when he turneth away (from thee) his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops

and the cattle; and Allah loveth not mischief.

206. And when it is said unto him: Be careful of thy duty to Allah, pride taketh him to sin. Hell will settle his account,

an evil resting place.

207. And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah hath compassion on (His)

bondmen.

208. O ye who believe! Come, all of you, into submission (unto Him); and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo!

he is an open enemy for you.

209. And if ye slide back after the clear proofs have come unto you, then know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.

210. Wait they for naught else than that Allah should come unto them in the shadows of the clouds with the angels?

Then the case would be already judged. All cases go back to Allah (for judgment).

211. Ask of the Children of Israel how many a clear revelation We gave them! He who altereth the grace of Allah after

it hath come unto him (for him), lo! Allah is severe in punishment.

212. Beautified is the life of the world for those who disbelieve; they make a jest of the believers. But those who keep

their duty to Allah will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will.

213. Mankind were one community, and Allah sent (unto them) Prophets as bearers of good tidings and as warners,

and revealed therewith the Scripture with the truth that it might judge between mankind concerning that wherein they

differed. And only those unto whom (the Scripture) was given differed concerning it, after clear proofs had come unto

them, through hatred one of another. And Allah by His will guided those w believe unto the truth of that concerning

which they differed. Allah guideth whom He will unto a straight path

214. Or think ye that ye will enter Paradise while yet there hath not come unto you the like of (that which came to)

those who passed away before you? Affliction and adversity befell them, they were shaken as with earthquake, till the

messenger (of Allah) and those who believed along with him said: When cometh Allah's help? Now surely Allah's help

is nigh.

215. They ask thee, (O Muhammad), what they shall spend. Say: That which ye spend for good (must go) to parents and

near kindred and orphans and the needy and the wayfarer. And whatsoever good ye do, lo! Allah is Aware of it.

216. Warfare is ordained for you, though it is hateful unto you; but it may happen that ye hate a thing which is good for

you, and it may happen that ye love a thing which is bad for you. Allah knoweth, ye know not.

217. They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great

(transgression), but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of

Worship, and to expel his people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. And they will

not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can. And whoso

becometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the

Hereafter. Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide there in.

218. Lo! those who believe, and those who emigrate (to escape the persecution) and strive in the way of Allah, these

have hope of Allah's mercy. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

219. They question thee about strong drink and games of chance. Say: In both is great sin, and (some) utility for men;

but the sin of them is greater than their usefulness. And they ask thee what they ought to spend. Say: That which is

superfluous. Thus Allah maketh plain to you (His) revelations, that haply ye may reflect

220. Upon the world and the Hereafter. And they question thee concerning orphans. Say: To improve their lot is best.

And if ye mingle your affairs with theirs, then (they are) your brothers. Allah knoweth him who spoileth from him who