204. And of the people, there is one whose speech pleases [477] you about this worldly life and brings Allah as a witness [478] on what is in his heart, while he is the greatest disputer [479].
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205. And when he turns back, he runs about spreading mischief in the earth, and destroys crops and human lives. And, surely, Allah does not like such mischief.
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207. And among the people is he who sells his life in seeking the pleasure of Allah. And Allah is Compassionate to His bondsmen [481].
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209. And if you slip after you have received clear command, then know that Allah is Mighty, the Most Wise [485].
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210. For what are they waiting, but only for this: that the (torment of) Allah [486] should come to them in the coverings of clouds and the angels descending as well. And the matter is then decided. And to Allah are all matters returned
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211. Ask [487] the Children of Israel how many clear signs We have sent to them. And whoever changes Allah's favor after it has come to him, then surely, Allah is severe in punishment [488].
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212. To the infidels this worldly [489] life is attractive and they laugh [490] at those who believe, but those who fear [Allah] will be above them on the Day of Resurrection [491]. And Allah gives provisions to whom He pleases, without account [492].
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213. Mankind was on one religion. Then Allah sent the Prophets [494] as bearers of glad tidings and warners, and sent down with them a true Scripture [495] to judge between the people in their differences. And none differed over it (Scripture) except those to whom it was given, even after the clear commands [496] were given to them, out of jealousy among themselves [497]. Then Allah, by His Grace, guided the believers to the truth, concerning which they had differed. And Allah guides whom He wills to the Straight Path [498].
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214. Are you under the impression that you will enter Paradise without a trial that has not come [499] to you, like that which came to those who passed before you? They were afflicted by poverty and hardships and were shaken until even the Messenger and those who believed with him said: "When will come the help of Allah?" [500] Indeed, the help of Allah is near [501].
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215. They ask you (O Muhammad) what they should spend [502]. Say: "Whatever good you spend should be for parents and near relatives [503], orphans, the needy, and the wayfarers." And whatever good you do [504], surely, Allah is fully aware of it.
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216. Fighting in the Way of Allah is made obligatory upon you, although it is disliked by you [505]. This may be so, that you dislike a thing that is actually good for you. And perhaps you desire a thing, but it may be bad for you. And Allah knows (the actual truth) while you do not know [506].
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217. They ask you (O Muhammad) about fighting in the sacred month. Say: "Fighting therein is a great sin [507], but to prevent someone from the Way of Allah and disbelief in Him, and preventing access to Masjid-al-Haraam, and driving out its residents are greater sins [508] in the sight of Allah. Mischief is more grievous than killing [509]. And they will continue to fight you until they force you to renounce your faith [510] if they can. And whoever of you turns back from his faith [511] and dies as a disbeliever, for them, their deeds have become worthless in this world [512] and in the Hereafter, and they are the inmates of the Fire, and they will abide therein forever.
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218. Surely, those who have believed and those who have left their homes for Allah and fought [513] in the Way of Allah, it is they who look forward [514] to the Mercy of Allah. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever Merciful [515].
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219. They ask you about wine and gambling [516]. Say: "In them is a great sin [517], and some benefits for people, but their sin is greater than their benefit [518]." And they ask you what they should spend. Say: "Whatever is saved [519] beyond your needs." Thus, Allah makes clear to you the verses (of revelation) that you might ponder.
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220.In the matters of this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you about the orphans [521]. Say: "Improvement for them is better [522], and if you associate with them, they are your brothers [523]." And Allah knows better the one who means mischief from the one who means good. And had Allah desired, He could have put you in difficulty. Surely, Allah is Most Exalted, All-Wise.
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221. And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe, and a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not accept polytheistic men to marry your women until they believe [525], and a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. They invite you to Hell [526], and Allah invites you to Paradise and to forgiveness by His command [527]. And He makes clear His verses to the people so that perhaps they may remember.
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222. And they ask you about menstruation. Say: "It is a pollution, so keep away [528] from women during menstruation and do not approach them until they are pure [529]. And when they are pure, you may approach them as Allah has commanded you [530]. Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and He loves those who purify themselves.
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223. Your wives are a tilth for you, so approach your tilth as you wish [531]. And send forward for yourselves good deeds [532], and fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. Give glad tidings to the believers.
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224. And make not Allah the target of your oaths [533], that you take an oath for not doing good, nor for fearing [534] Allah, nor for making peace among people. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
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225. Allah does not impose accountability [535] upon you for what is unintentional [536] in your oaths. Yes, but He will take you to task for the oaths which are intended by your hearts. And surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.
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