Category: An-Nisaa

O mankind! Have fear of your Lord, the One who created you from a single soul, from that soul He created its mate, and through them He spread countless men and women. Fear Allah, the One in whose name you demand your rights from one another and the ties of relationship; surely Allah is watching you very closely.
Meaning:-
Mate: A husband or wife, A sexual partner.

Give orphans the property which belongs to them when they are able to handle it themselves and do not substitute your worthless things for their valuable ones; and do not cheat them of their possession through mixing it up with your own. For this would indeed be a great sin.

And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].

At the time of marriage, give the women their dowries willingly as an obligation; but if they, by their own free will, give up to you a portion of it then you may enjoy it with pleasure.

Do not entrust your property which Allah has made a means of support for your family, to feebleminded people for investment in business, however, provide such people with food and clothing and speak to them nicely and give them good advice.
Meaning:-
Feebleminded: (of a person) unable to make intelligent decisions or judgments.

Observe the orphans through testing their abilities until they reach the age of marriage, then if you find them capable of sound judgment, hand over to them their property; and do not consume it wastefully in haste lest they grow up to demand it. If the guardian is well-off, he should not take compensation from the orphan’s property, but if he is poor let him take a just and reasonable remuneration. When you hand over their property to them, call in some witnesses; even though Allah is sufficient in taking the accountability.

Men will have a share in what their parents and their near relatives leave; and women will have a share in what their parents and their near relatives leave: whether it be a little or much, they shall be legally entitled to their shares.

And when [other] relatives and orphans and the needy are present at the [time of] division, then provide for them [something] out of the estate and speak to them words of appropriate kindness.

Let those (disposing of an estate) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own if they were to leave a helpless family behind: they should, therefore, fear Allah and speak for justice.

In fact, those who misappropriate the property of orphans unjustly, swallow but fire into their bellies; they will soon be cast into the blazing fire!
Meaning:-
Blazing: burn fiercely or brightly.

Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one’s estate. And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one’s parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents [alone] inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers [or sisters], for his mother is a sixth, after any bequest he [may have] made or debt. Your parents or your children – you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. [These shares are] an obligation [imposed] by Allah . Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
Meaning:-
Bequest: a legacy (legacy means: an amount of money or property left to someone in a will )

And for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment [caused]. [This is] an ordinance from Allah , and Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.
Meaning:-
Bequest: a legacy (legacy means: an amount of money or property left to someone in a will )

These are the limits set by Allah: those who obey Allah and His Messenger will be admitted to paradise, in which rivers flow, to live therein forever, and that is the Great Achievement.

But the ones who disobey Allah and His Messenger and transgress His limits will be cast to Hellfire to live therein forever, and they shall have a humiliating punishment.
Meaning:-
Transgress: to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.

If any of your women are guilty of fornication, ask for four reliable witnesses from among yourselves against them; and if they testify and their guilt is proved, confine them to their houses until they die or Allah opens some other way out for them.
Meaning:-
fornication: Sexual intercourse between people not married to each other.
Confine: the borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement.

And the two, whether married or unmarried, who are guilty of this offense, punish them both. If they repent and mend their ways, leave them alone. Surely Allah is the Acceptor of Repentance, Merciful.
Meaning:-
Mend: repair (something that is broken or damaged), fix.

Repentance with Allah (right to be forgiven by Allah) is only for those who do something evil in ignorance [or carelessness] and repent as soon as they realize it; Allah will pardon them. Allah is the Knowledgeable, Wise.

But repentance is not [accepted] of those who [continue to] do evil deeds up until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “Indeed, I have repented now,” or of those who die while they are disbelievers. For them We have prepared a painful punishment.

O believers! It is not lawful for you consider women as a part of your inheritance and retain them against their will in order that you may force them to give up a part of the dowry you have given them, unless they are guilty of proven fornication. Treat them with kindness even if you dislike them; it is quite possible that you dislike something in which Allah has placed much good.
Meaning:-
Fornication: sexual intercourse between people not married to each other.

But if you want to replace one wife with another and you have given one of them a great amount [in gifts], do not take [back] from it anything. Would you take it in injustice and manifest sin?
Meaning:-
Manifest: to make clear or obvious to the eye or mind or the understanding; show plainly

And how could you take it back when you have enjoyed conjugal happiness and she had taken from you a firm pledge of marriage?
Meaning:-
Conjugal: relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Pledge: promise, undertaking, vow, word of honor, commitment, oath.

Do not marry those women whom your fathers had married, – except what happened prior to this commandment. – Surely it was shocking, disgusting, and an evil practice.
Meaning:-
Disgusting: extremely unpleasant or unacceptable, nasty.

Forbidden to you for marriage are: your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your paternal aunts, your maternal aunts, daughters of your brothers, daughters of your sisters, your foster-mothers, your foster-sisters, the mothers of your wives, your stepdaughters under your guardianship from those wives with whom you have consummated your marriage, but there is no blame on you in marrying your stepdaughters if you have not consummated your marriage with their mothers, whom you have divorced, and the wives of your own real sons; and you are also forbidden to take in marriage two sisters at one and the same time except what happened prior to this commandment; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Meaning:-
Forbidden: not allowed; banned.
Foster-mother: a woman who takes the place of a mother in raising a child.
Foster-sister: a girl brought up with another child of different parents.
Consummate:make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.

Also forbidden for you are married women, except those who have fallen in your hands as prisoners of war. This is the order of Allah relating to marriage prohibitions. All women other than these are lawful provided you seek them in marriage with gifts from your property (dowry), desiring chastity and not lust. Give them their dowry as an obligation for the benefit you have received from your marriage relationship. However, there is no blame on you if you change the agreement of dowry with mutual consent. Allah is the Knowledgeable, Wise.
Meaning:-
Chastity: “morally pure,” and preserving your chastity means you are keeping your body pure and free from sexual.
Lust: very strong sexual desire, sexual appetite

If any of you cannot afford to marry a free believing woman, let him marry one of his own slave girls who is a believer; Allah knows how good you are in your faith. You all belong to one and the same community. Marry them with the permission of their family and give them their fair dowry so that they may live a decent life in wedlock and not live as prostitutes or look for secret illicit relationships. Then if after marriage they commit adultery, they shall be given half the punishment prescribed for a free adulteress. The concession of such a marriage is for those of you who fear that they might commit a sin if they do not get married, but it is better for you to practice self-restraint. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

Allah desires to clarify, and guides you to the ways which were followed by the righteous people before you, and turns to you in mercy. Allah is the Knowledgeable, Wise.

Allah wishes to forgive you, but those who follow their lusts, wish that you (believers) should deviate tremendously away from the Right Path.
Meaning:-
Lust: very strong sexual desire, sexual appetite
Deviate: a person whose sexual behavior departs from the norm in a way that isconsidered socially or morally unacceptable.

Allah wishes to lighten your burdens because humans have been created weak by nature.

O you who have believed, do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Indeed, Allah is to you ever Merciful.

Anyone who commits such acts of aggression and injustice will soon be thrown into hellfire, and this is very easy for Allah to do.
Meaning:-
Aggression: hostile (hostile means: unfriendly, unkind, bitter) or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront, a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master.

If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins and admit you to a noble entrance [into Paradise].

Do not envy that Allah has given some of you more than the others. Men will be rewarded according to their deeds and women will be rewarded according to theirs. Ask Allah for His grace. Surely Allah has perfect knowledge of everything.
Meaning:-
envy: jealousy, covetousness; resentment, bitterness, discontent

For every parent and relative We have appointed the rightful heirs to inherit what they leave. As for those with whom you have made firm agreements, give them their share. Surely Allah is a Witness to everything.
Meaning:-
Heir: a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death.
Inherit: receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.

Men are overseers (in charge) over women because Allah has given the one more strength than other, and because men are required to spend their wealth for the maintenance of women. Honorable women are, therefore, devoutly obedient and guard in the husband’s absence what Allah require them to guard their husband’s property and their own honor. As to those women from whom you fear disobedience, first admonish them, then refuse to share your bed with them, and then, if necessary, beat them. Then if they obey you, take no further actions against them and do not make excuses to punish them. Allah is Supremely Great and is aware of your actions.
Meaning:-
overseers: controller, supervisor; manager.
devoutly: in a very religious way.
admonish: to warn, to counsel, usually in a kind way.

If you fear a breach of marriage between a man and his wife, appoint one arbiter from his family and another from hers; if they wish to reconcile, Allah will create a way of reconciliation between them. Allah is the Knowledgeable, Aware.

Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.
Meaning:-
self-deluding: the act of allowing yourself to believe something that is not true or a person who believes himself to be much smarter than he actually is.
Boast: brag, crow, swagger, swank, gloat.

Who are stingy and enjoin upon [other] people stinginess and conceal what Allah has given them of His bounty – and We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment –
Meaning:-
Stingy: miserly, niggardly, penny-pinching.
Conceal: to hide, to keep secret, to prevent or avoid disclosing, keep secret.
Bounty: generosity; liberality, a monetary gift or reward

Similarly, Allah does not like those who spend their wealth to show off to the people, believing neither in Allah nor in the Last Day. In fact the one who chooses Shaitan as his companion has chosen a very evil companion!

And what [harm would come] upon them if they believed in Allah and the Last Day and spent out of what Allah provided for them? And Allah is ever, about them, Knowing.

Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom’s weight; while if there is a good deed, He multiplies it and gives from Himself a great reward.
Meaning:-
Atom: anything extremely small; a minute quantity.

So how [will it be] when We bring from every nation a witness and we bring you, [O Muhammad] against these [people] as a witness?

That Day, those who disbelieved and disobeyed the Messenger will wish they could be covered by the earth. And they will not conceal from Allah a [single] statement.
Meaning:-
Conceal: to hide, to keep secret, to prevent or avoid disclosing, keep secret.

O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
Meaning:-
Janabah: Junub is an Islamic term meaning ritually impure due to sexual intercourse or seminal discharge. A person in such a state needs to take a bath in order to become ritually pure and be able to perform his prayers. A person while in a state of janaba cannot offer his/her daily salat (prayer) or enter a mosque.

Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Scripture, purchasing error [in exchange for it] and wishing you would lose the way?

Allah knows your enemies very well. Sufficient is Allah to protect you, and Sufficient is Allah to help you

Among the Jews there are some who take the words out of their context and utter them with a twist of their tongues to slander the true Deen (faith) and say: “We hear and we disobey;” and “Hear, may you (O Muhammad) hear nothing!” And “Ra’ina” (an ambiguous word meaning: “listen, may you become deaf,” or “our shepherd,” or “in judeo-Arabic language conveying the sense of “our evil one”). If only they had said: “We hear and we obey;” and “Hear us;” and “Unzurna (“look upon us,” or ” pay attention to us”): it would have been better for them and more proper. Due to all this Allah has cursed them for their unbelief. In fact with the exception of a few, they have no faith.
Meaning:-
Slander: the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
Ra’ina: The word Rai’na belongs to the measure of Mufa’alah which generally gives the send of reciprocity, denoting two parties standing almost on the same level, and may mean, “have regard for us that we may have regard for you.” Or being traced to the root Ra’in which means, a foolish or conceited fellow, the word signifies: ‘O fool’ or ‘O conceited fellow’. As this expression involved disrespect to the Holy Prophet, God forbids Muslims to use such words, and advises them to use language which is respectful and unequivocal, such as the word Unzurna meaning ‘wait for us’.

O people of the Book! Believe in what We have now revealed (The Qur’an), confirming your own scriptures, before We obliterate your faces and turn them backward, or lay Our curse on you as We laid Our curse on the Sabbath-breakers: and remember that Allah’s command is always executed.
Meaning:-
Obliterate: destroy utterly; wipe out., erase, rub out
Sabbath: the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the day of rest and religious observance among Jews and some Christians or any special day of prayer or rest resembling the Sabbath: Friday is the Muslim Sabbath.

Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills. And he who associates others with Allah has certainly fabricated a tremendous sin.

Have you not seen those who claim themselves to be pure? Rather, Allah purifies whom He wills, and injustice is not done to them, [even] as much as a thread [inside a date seed].

See how they invent a lie against Allah, and this in itself is enough to show their manifest sin.
Meaning:-
Manifest: to make clear or obvious to the eye or mind or the understanding; show plainly

Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Book? They believe in superstition and Taghut (forces of Shaitan) and say about the unbelievers that they are better guided to the Right Way than the believers!

Those are the ones whom Allah has cursed; and he whom Allah curses – never will you find for him a helper.

Do they have a share in the kingdom? If they had any share they would have not given other people equal to a speck on a date-stone.
Meaning:-
Speck: a tiny spot.

Or do they envy other people because Allah has given them from His grace? If so, let them know that We did give the Book and Wisdom to the descendants of Ibrahim (Abraham), and blessed them with a great kingdom.
Meaning:-
Envy: jealousy, bitterness, discontent;

But some of them believed in it and some turned away. Sufficient is hell to burn those who turned away.

Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses – We will drive them into a Fire. Every time their skins are roasted through We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise.

But those who believe and do righteous deeds – We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide forever. For them therein are purified spouses, and We shall provide them with cool thick shade.
Meaning:-
Beneath: below; in or to a lower place, position, underneath

Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.
Meaning:-
Render: provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.

Have you not seen those who claim that they believe in what has been revealed to you and other prophets before you? Yet they desire that the judgment (in their disputes) be made by Taghut (forces of Shaitan) though they were commanded to reject them, and Shaitan’s wish is to lead them far astray into deep error.
Meaning:-
astray:into error, away from the correct path or direction

When it is said to them: “Come to be judged by the messenger in accordance with what Allah has revealed, ” you see that the hypocrites show their utmost hesitation in coming to you.
Meaning:-
Hypocrite:a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially aperson whose actions belie stated beliefs.

So how [will it be] when disaster strikes them because of what their hands have put forth and then they come to you swearing by Allah , “We intended nothing but good conduct and accommodation.”

They (hypocrites) are those of whom Allah knows what is in their hearts; so turn aside from them (do not punish them) but admonish them, and speak to them an effective word (i.e. to believe in Allah, worship Him, obey Him, and be afraid of Him) to reach their innerselves.
Meaning:-
Hypocrite:a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
Admonish: to caution, advise, or counsel against something.

We did not send any messenger but to be obeyed by Allah’s leave. If they would have come to you when they had wronged themselves to seek Allah’s forgiveness and if the messenger had also asked Allah’s forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Forgiving, Merciful.

But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.

If We had commanded them to sacrifice their lives or to leave their homes, very few of them would have done it. Yet, if they would have done what they were commanded to do, it would have been better for them; not only would their faith have been strengthened,

And then We would have given them from Us a great reward.

And We would have guided them to a straight path.
Meaning:-
Path: a way, a course of action, conduct, or procedure:

Whosoever obeys Allah and the Messenger will be in the company of those whom Allah has blessed – the Prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous: What excellent companions they will be!
Meaning:-
Martyrs: a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

This is the real grace from Allah and sufficient is Allah’s infinite knowledge.
Meaning:-
Infinite: limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

O believers! Prepare yourselves for encounter, then advance in detachments or all together as the occasion may require..
Meaning:-
Detachment: as from worldly affairs or from the concerns of others.

And indeed, there is among you he who lingers behind; and if disaster strikes you, he says, ” Allah has favored me in that I was not present with them.”
Meaning:-
Linger: to remain alive; continue or persist, although gradually dying, ceasing,disappearing, etc.:

But if bounty comes to you from Allah , he will surely say, as if there had never been between you and him any affection. “Oh, I wish I had been with them so I could have attained a great attainment.”
Meaning:-
Bounty: generosity; liberality, a monetary gift or reward.

So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory – We will bestow upon him a great reward.

And what reason do you have not to fight in the cause of Allah, to rescue the helpless oppressed old men, women, and children who are crying: “Our Lord! Deliver us from this town whose people are oppressors; send us a protector by Your grace and send us a helper from Your presence?”
Meaning:-
Oppress: keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

Those who are believers fight in the cause of Allah and those who are unbelievers fight in the cause of Taghut (forces of Shaitan): so fight against the helpers of Shaitan; surely, Shaitan’s crafty schemes are very weak.
Meaning:-
Crafty: clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

Have you not seen those who were told, “Restrain your hands [from fighting] and establish prayer and give zakah ( charity) “? But then when fighting was ordained for them, at once a party of them feared men as they fear Allah or with [even] greater fear. They said, “Our Lord, why have You decreed upon us fighting? If only You had postponed [it for] us for a short time.” Say, The enjoyment of this world is little, and the Hereafter is better for he who fears Allah . And injustice will not be done to you, [even] as much as a thread [inside a date seed].”
Meaning:-
Restrain: prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.

Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction. But if good comes to them, they say, “This is from Allah “; and if evil befalls them, they say, “This is from you.” Say, “All [things] are from Allah .” So what is [the matter] with those people that they can hardly understand any statement?
Meaning:-
lofty: tall, high, giant, towering, skyscraping

What comes to you of good is from Allah , but what comes to you of evil, [O man], is from yourself. And We have sent you, [O Muhammad], to the people as a messenger, and sufficient is Allah as Witness.

He who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah ; but those who turn away – We have not sent you over them as a guardian.

They will say: “We are at your service!” Yet when they leave you, some of them meet together secretly at night to plot against what you have said. Allah notes down all their plots. Therefore, leave them alone and put your trust in Allah. Allah is your all sufficient trustee.

Do they not then consider the Quran carefully? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein many contradictions.
Meaning:-
Contradiction: A difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true. A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

Whenever they hear news of peace or of danger, they spread it quickly; but if they would report it to the Messenger and to the responsible people in the community, it would come to the knowledge of those who could draw the right conclusions. If it had not been for Allah’s grace and mercy, all of you with the exception of a few, would have followed Shaitan.

Therefore, O Muhammad, fight; in the path of Allah, you are accountable for no one except for yourself. Urge the believers to fight, it may be that Allah will overthrow the might of the unbelievers, for Allah is the strongest in might and severe in punishment.

Anyone who intercedes for a good cause shall have a share in it, and anyone who intercedes for an evil cause shall also get a share in its burden. Allah has control over everything.
Meaning:-
Intercede: to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate. 3rd person present: intercedes

And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it [in a like manner]. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.

Allah – there is no deity except Him. He will surely assemble you for [account on] the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt. And who is more truthful than Allah in statement.
Meaning:-
Deity: God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess, Fake God.

What is [the matter] with you [that you are] two groups concerning the hypocrites, while Allah has made them fall back [into error and disbelief] for what they earned. Do you wish to guide those whom Allah has sent astray? And he whom Allah sends astray – never will you find for him a way [of guidance].
Meaning:-
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction.
Hypocrite: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess.

They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah . But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them and take not from among them any ally or helper.
Meaning:-
Ally: to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.

The exception to this is for those who take refuge with your allies or come over to you because their hearts restrain them both from fighting against you and from fighting against their own people. If Allah had wanted, He would have given them power over you and they might easily have fought against you; therefore, if they withdraw from you and cease their hostility and offer you peace, in that case Allah has not granted you permission to fight against them.
Meaning:-
Restrain: prevent, stop, keep, hold back; hinder, impede, hamper, restrict, constrain, obstruct;
Hostility fighting, conflict, armed conflict, combat, warfare, war, bloodshed, violence, action, military action, battles, strife.

You will find others who wish to obtain security from you and [to] obtain security from their people. Every time they are returned to [the influence of] disbelief, they fall back into it. So if they do not withdraw from you or offer you peace or restrain their hands, then seize them and kill them wherever you overtake them. And those – We have made for you against them a clear authorization.

And never is it for a believer to kill a believer except by mistake. And whoever kills a believer by mistake – then the freeing of a believing slave and a compensation payment presented to the deceased’s family [is required] unless they give [up their right as] charity. But if the deceased was from a people at war with you and he was a believer – then [only] the freeing of a believing slave; and if he was from a people with whom you have a treaty – then a compensation payment presented to his family and the freeing of a believing slave. And whoever does not find [one or cannot afford to buy one] – then [instead], a fast for two months consecutively, [seeking] acceptance of repentance from Allah . And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

But whoever kills a believer intentionally – his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him and has prepared for him a great punishment.
Meaning:-
Abide: to remain; continue; stay
Eternally: without beginning or end; lasting forever

O believers! When you struggle (to fight) in the way of Allah, investigate carefully, and do not say to anyone who offers you a salutation: “You are not a believer” in order to seek worldly gain by this. Allah has abundant spoils for you. Remember that you yourselves were in the same condition before, Allah has conferred His favors on you. Therefore, make a thorough investigation before considering someone an unbeliever. Allah is well aware of all your actions.
Meaning:-
Abundant: existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
salutation:a gesture or utterance made as a greeting
spoils: goods, advantages, profits, etc. that you get by your actions or because of your position or situation: The spoils of victory/war included mounds of treasure and Armour.

Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame, etc.), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home). Unto each, Allah has promised good (Paradise), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward;

Degrees [of high position] from Him and forgiveness and mercy. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.

When the angels of death cause those people to die who have wronged their souls, they ask: “What was your condition?” They reply: “We were oppressed in the earth.” The angels say: “Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to emigrate and go somewhere else?” Hell will be their abode and it is a very evil refuge!
Meaning:-
oppress: persecute, abuse, maltreat, ill-treat, tyrannize, crush, repress, suppress, subjugate,
Abide: to remain; continue; stay

however, those helpless men, women and children who have neither the means to migrate nor strength to escape,

For those it is expected that Allah will pardon them, and Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.

He who emigrates in the path of Allah shall find numerous places of refuge in the Earth and abundant resources. He who leaves his home to migrate for Allah and His Messenger and dies on the way, his reward becomes due and sure with Allah. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Meaning:-
Abundant: existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer, [especially] if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you. Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.

When you, O Muhammad, are with them, leading their Salah (prayer in the state of war), let one party of them stand up to pray with you, armed with their weapons. After they finish their prostrations, let them withdraw to the rear and let the other party who have not yet prayed come forward to pray with you; and let them also be on their guard, armed with their weapons. The unbelievers wish to see you neglect your arms and your baggage, so that they could suddenly attack to overpower you all in one stroke. However, there is no blame on you if you lay aside your arms because of heavy rain or because you are sick, but you should still be on your guard. Allah has prepared a humiliating punishment for the unbelievers.

When you finish your Salah (prayers) remember Allah whether you are standing, sitting or reclining; then as soon as you are safe (out of danger) establish regular Salah (prayers) in full. Surely Salah (prayers) are made obligatory for the believers at their prescribed times.

Do not show weakness in following up the enemy; if you are suffering hardships they too are suffering similar hardships; moreover, you have hope to receive reward from Allah while they have none. Allah is the Knowledgeable, Wise.

We have revealed to you the Book with the Truth so that you may judge between people in accordance with the Right Way which Allah has shown you, so be not an advocate for those who betray trust;
Meaning:-
Betray: to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling:

And seek forgiveness of Allah . Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.

And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah loves not one who is a habitually sinful deceiver.

They might be able to hide their crimes from people, but they cannot hide from Allah. He is with them even when they plot by night in words that He cannot approve. Allah encompasses all their actions.
Meaning:-
Encompass: surround and have or hold within.

Here you are – those who argue on their behalf in [this] worldly life – but who will argue with Allah for them on the Day of Resurrection, or who will [then] be their representative?

And whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself but then seeks forgiveness of Allah will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

And whoever commits a sin only earns it against himself. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

But whoever earns an offense or a sin and then blames it on an innocent [person] has taken upon himself a slander and manifest sin.
Meaning:-
Slander: the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
Manifest: to make clear or obvious to the eye or mind or the understanding; show plainly

And if it was not for the favor of Allah upon you, [O Muhammad], and His mercy, a group of them would have determined to mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they will not harm you at all. And Allah has revealed to you the Book and wisdom and has taught you that which you did not know. And ever has the favor of Allah upon you been great.

No good is there in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoever does that seeking means to the approval of Allah – then We are going to give him a great reward.

And whoever opposes the Messenger after guidance has become clear to him and follows other than the way of the believers – We will give him what he has taken and drive him into Hell, and evil it is as a destination.
Meaning:-
Opposes: disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills. And he who associates others with Allah has certainly gone far astray.
Meaning:-
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction

They call upon instead of Him none but female [deities], and they [actually] call upon none but a rebellious Satan.
Meaning:-
Deity: God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess, Fake God.
Rebellious: disobedient, insubordinate.

on whom Allah has laid His curse; and who has said: “I will take a good portion of Your servants and mislead them.

I will create in them false desires and order them to slit the ears of cattle. I will order them to tamper with Allah’s creation.” Therefore, whoever takes Shaitan as a guardian instead of Allah, has indeed become a clear-cut loser.
Meaning:-
Slit: to cut apart or open along a line; make a long cut, fissure, or opening in.
Tamper: interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Shaitan makes promises to stir up in them false desires; but Shaitan makes them promises only to deceive them.

As for those who have faith and do righteous deeds, We shall soon admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow to live therein forever. This is the promise of Allah, true indeed, and who can be truer in his words than Allah?
Meaning:-
Beneath: below; in or to a lower place, position, underneath

Paradise is not [obtained] by your wishful thinking nor by that of the People of the Scripture. Whoever does a wrong will be recompensed for it, and he will not find besides Allah a protector or a helper.

But the one who do righteous deeds, whether a male or a female – provided he or she is a believer – shall enter paradise and will not be harmed a speck.
Meaning:-
Speck: a tiny spot.

And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.
Meaning:-
Doer: the person who does something, performer.
Intimate: closely acquainted; familiar, dear, faithful.

And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And ever is Allah , of all things, encompassing.
Meaning:-
Encompass: surround and have or hold within.

They ask your decision concerning the women. Tell them: Allah makes His decision concerning them and along with it reminds you about those commandments, recited to you in the Book (The Qur’an), relating to orphan girls to whom you do not give their lawful rights and to whom you do not wish to marry. He also reminds you regarding the helpless children, and to stand firm for justice to orphans. Whatever good you do, Allah surely knows it.

If a women fears cruelty or desertion from her husband, there is no blame if both of them agree to reconcile by means of a compromise, after all compromise is better. Human souls are prone to narrow- mindedness, but if you show generosity and fear Allah in your dealings, surely Allah is well aware of your actions.
Meaning:-
Desertion: Law. willful abandonment, especially of one’s spouse without consent,in violation of legal or moral obligations.
Prone: lying face downward.

It is not possible for you to do justice between your wives even if you wish to do so; therefore, in order to comply with Divine Law, do not lean towards one wife to the extent that you leave the other hanging in air. If you work out a friendly understanding and fear Allah, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

If the spouses do separate, Allah will make each one independent of the other out of His own limitless resources, Allah is Amplegiving, Wise.

And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And We have instructed those who were given the Scripture before you and yourselves to fear Allah . But if you disbelieve – then to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And ever is Allah Free of need and Praiseworthy.

And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

If He wills, He can do away with you, O people, and bring others [in your place]. And ever is Allah competent to do that.
Meaning:-
Competent: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Whoever desires the reward of this world – then with Allah is the reward of this world and the Hereafter. And ever is Allah Hearing and Seeing.

O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah , even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.
Meaning:-
Persistently: Continuously, continuing to do something in determined way; continuing to exist.
Inclination: a person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
Distort: give a misleading or false account or impression of.
Acquainted: make someone aware of or familiar with.

O you who have believed, believe in Allah and His Messenger and the Book that He sent down upon His Messenger and the Scripture which He sent down before. And whoever disbelieves in Allah , His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day has certainly gone far astray.
Meaning:-
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction

Indeed, those who have believed then disbelieved, then believed, then disbelieved, and then increased in disbelief – never will Allah forgive them, nor will He guide them to a way.

Give tidings to the hypocrites that there is for them a painful punishment –
Meaning:-
Tidings: news; information
Hypocrite: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially aperson whose actions belie stated beliefs.

Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allah entirely.
Meaning:-
Ally: to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblanceor friendship.

And it has already come down to you in the Book that when you hear the verses of Allah [recited], they are denied [by them] and ridiculed; so do not sit with them until they enter into another conversation. Indeed, you would then be like them. Indeed Allah will gather the hypocrites and disbelievers in Hell all together –
Meaning:-
Ridicule: speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a personor thing; derision, make fun of.
Hypocrite: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially aperson whose actions belie stated beliefs.

the hypocrites [think to] deceive Allah , but He is deceiving them. And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily, showing [themselves to] the people and not remembering Allah except a little,
Meaning:-
Hypocrite: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially aperson whose actions belie stated beliefs.

Wavering between them, [belonging] neither to the believers nor to the disbelievers. And whoever Allah leaves astray – never will you find for him a way.
Meaning:-
Waver: be undecided between two opinions or courses of action; be irresolute.
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction

O you who have believed, do not take the disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do you wish to give Allah against yourselves a clear case?
Meaning:-
Allies: someone who is ready to help you, One in helpful association with another.

Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire – and never will you find for them a helper –
Meaning:-
Hypocrite:a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess.

Except for those who repent, correct themselves, hold fast to Allah , and are sincere in their religion for Allah , for those will be with the believers. And Allah is going to give the believers a great reward.

What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing.

Allah does not like that the evil should be uttered in public except by him who has been wronged. And Allah is Ever All-Hearer, All-Knower.
Meaning:
Evil:morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant
uttered:to give forth (cries, notes, etc.) with the voice: to utter a sigh.

If you do good deeds openly or in private or forgive an evil, then surely Allah is Pardoning, Powerful.
Meaning:
Evil:morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant
Pardoning: To release (a person) from punishment or disfavor for wrongdoing or a fault.

Indeed, those who disbelieve in Allah and His messengers and wish to discriminate between Allah and His messengers and say, “We believe in some and disbelieve in others,” and wish to adopt a way in between –
Meaning:
Discriminate:Recognize a distinction; differentiate.
Adopt:to choose or take as one’s own; make one’s own by selection or assent

Those are the disbelievers, truly. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.
Meaning:
Humiliating: to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself

But they who believe in Allah and His messengers and do not discriminate between any of them – to those He is going to give their rewards. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

The People of the Book ask you to bring down for them a book from Heaven. From Musa they demanded an even harder miracle than that. They asked him: “Make us see Allah with our own eyes.” As a result of their wickedness, the thunderbolt overtook them. Then they took the calf for worship after receiving clear revelations. After all that, We still pardoned them and gave to Musa clear authority.
Meaning:-
Wickedness: the quality of being evil or morally wrong.
Thunderbolt:something very destructive, terrible, severe, sudden, or startling.
calf: a young cow
pardon: the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.

And We raised over them the mount for [refusal of] their covenant; and We said to them, “Enter the gate bowing humbly”, and We said to them, “Do not transgress on the sabbath
(Saturday)”, and We took from them a solemn covenant.
Meaning:-
Covenant: contract, agreement, undertaking, commitment, guarantee, pledge, promise.
Transgress: to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.
Sabbath: the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the day of rest and religious observance among Jews and some Christians or any special day of prayer or rest resembling the Sabbath: Friday is the Muslim Sabbath.
solemn: sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn

And [We cursed them] for their breaking of the covenant and their disbelief in the signs of Allah and their killing of the prophets without right and their saying, “Our hearts are wrapped”. Rather, Allah has sealed them because of their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few.
Meaning:-
Covenant: contract, agreement, undertaking, commitment, guarantee, pledge, promise.

And [We cursed them] for their disbelief and their saying against Mary a great slander,
Meaning:-
Slander: the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation

And [for] their saying, “Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah .” And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.

Nay! The fact is that Allah took him up to Himself. Allah is Mighty, Wise.

There is none of the People of the Book but will believe in this fact before his death; and on the Day of Resurrection Jesus will bear witness against them.

For wrongdoing on the part of the Jews, We made unlawful for them [certain] good foods which had been lawful to them, and for their averting from the way of Allah many [people],
Meaning:-
Averting: turn away

And [for] their taking of usury while they had been forbidden from it, and their consuming of the people’s wealth unjustly. And we have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment.
Meaning:-
Usury: the illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest.

But those firm in knowledge among them and the believers believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what was revealed before you. And the establishers of prayer [especially] and the givers of zakah and the believers in Allah and the Last Day – those We will give a great reward.

We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book [of Psalms].

Revelations were also sent to those messengers whom We have already mentioned to you and to those whose name We have not mentioned; to Musa Allah spoke directly.

All these messengers conveyed good news to mankind and admonished them so that, after conveying the message through the messengers, people should have no excuse to plead against Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
Meaning:-
Admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly.

But Allah bears witness to that which He has revealed to you. He has sent it down with His knowledge, and the angels bear witness [as well]. And sufficient is Allah as Witness.

Indeed, those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allah have certainly gone far astray.
Meaning:-
Avert: turn away
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction

Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit wrong [or injustice] – never will Allah forgive them, nor will He guide them to a path.

Except the path of Hell; they will abide therein forever. And that, for Allah , is [always] easy.
Meaning:-
Path: a way, a course of action, conduct, or procedure:
Abide: to remain; continue; stay:

O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve – then indeed, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allah Knowing and Wise.

O people of the Scripture! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of Allah aught but the truth. The Messiah ‘Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah and His Word, (“Be!” – and he was) which He bestowed on Maryam (Mary) and a spirit (Ruh) created by Him; so believe in Allah and His Messengers. Say not: “Three (trinity)!” Cease! (it is) better for you. For Allah is (the only) One Ilah (God), Glory be to Him (Far Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs.
Meaning:-
“Three (trinity): Also called Blessed Trinity, Holy Trinity. the union of three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) in one Godhead, or the threefold personality of the one Divine Being.
Exalted: placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.

The Messiah (Jesus) never disdained to be the worshipper of Allah nor do the angels who are nearest to Allah. Whosoever disdains His worship and is arrogant will be brought before Him all together.
Meaning:-
Disdain: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.

And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper.
Meaning:-
Bounty: generosity; liberality.
Disdain: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.

O mankind! There has come to you convincing proof of Truth from your Lord. We have sent to you a glorious light (Al-Qur’an) that shows you the Right Way clearly.

So those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him – He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path.
Meaning:-
Bounty: generosity; liberality, a monetary gift or reward.