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2: The Cow
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 Muhammad said that Satan runs away
from any house in which this surah is recited.
 (2:1) "Alif. Lam. Mim."
Many surahs start with three Arabic letters. No one knows why. But I have a theory.
The mysterious letters (Alif. Lam. Mim.) are the Quranic equivalent of WTF.
(2:2) "This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who
ward off (evil)."
There is no doubt about this or any other "Scripture". It is false. It wasn't revealed by God and it won't "ward off evil."
(2:3-5) "Who believe in the Unseen ... And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad)
... and are certain of the Hereafter ... These are the successful."
Those who believe in the unseen things revealed by Muhammad and who are absolutely certain they will survive their own death are
the successful people. You know, the Muslims.
 (2:6-7) "As for the Disbelievers, Whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is all one for them; they believe not.
Allah hath sealed their hearing and their hearts, and on their eyes there is a covering. Theirs will be an awful doom."
Don't bother warning the disbelievers. Allah has made it
impossible for them to believe so that he can torture them forever after they die.
Who leads disbelievers astray?
Does Allah lead people astray?
Is Allah kind and merciful?
Doom in the Quran
(2:10) "In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increaseth their
disease. A painful doom is theirs because they lie."
Allah has sickened the hearts of disbelievers and increased
their disease. He is a spiritual anti-doctor.
Doom in the Quran
(2:13) "Shall we believe as the foolish believe?"
According to the Quran, the answer is, yes. To be truly wise you must believe
whatever the foolish believe.
(2:14) "When they fall in with those who believe, they say:
We believe; but when they go apart to their devils they declare: Lo! we are with you; verily we did but mock."
Allah especially dislikes people who pretend to
believe when they're around Muslims, and then disbelieve when they hang out with devils.
(2:15) "Allah doth mock them, leaving them to wander
blindly."
Allah mocks unbelievers, "leaving them to wander blindly."
(2:17-18) "Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in
darkness, where they cannot see, Deaf, dumb and blind."
Allah has blinded the disbelievers.
Did Allah destroy the sight and hearing of nonbelievers?
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:20) "If Allah willed, He could destroy their hearing
and their sight. Lo! Allah is
able to do all things."
Did Allah destroy the hearing and sight of nonbelievers?
(2:23) "And if ye are in doubt ... then produce a surah of the like thereof."
If you doubt that the truth of the Quran, then try making some stuff up and see how it compares.
(Whatever you come up with will be better than the Quran.)
A Surah writing contest!
(2:24) "And if ye do it not - and ye can never do it - then guard
yourselves against the Fire prepared for disbelievers, whose fuel is of men and stones."
If you try to compose a surah that is better than those in the Quran, and then fail, Allah will burn you forever if you in the fire
that he has prepared for disbelievers, whose fuel is men and stones.
The Fire
 (2:25) "There for them are pure companions."
Virgins await those who enter paradise.
(2:29a) "He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth.
Then turned He to the heaven."
Which was created first, heaven or earth?
(2:29b) "Then turned He to
the heaven, and fashioned it as seven heavens."
Allah created seven heavens.
(2:30) "The angels ... said: Wilt thou ... do harm therein and ... shed blood,
while we, we hymn Thy praise and sanctify Thee ? He said: Surely I know that which ye know not."
Allah will shed human blood while angels praise him in heaven. (The angels question why Allah has to kill people; Allah says
they'd understand if they knew everything like he does.)
 (2:31a) "He taught Adam all the names."
Allah taught Adam all the names of the plants and animals, which must have taken a while since there are 1.7 million species that are known,
with probably another 10 million or so that are yet to be discovered. And this only includes those that are alive today. If extinct species
are included (~99%), then Allah must have taught Adam a billion or so names.
(2:31b) "Then [he] showed them to the angels, saying: Inform Me of the names of these,
if ye are truthful."
Then Allah showed all the animals to the angels, challenging them to guess their names (if
they are truthful).
(2:32) "They said: Be glorified! We have no knowledge saving that which Thou hast taught us."
But the angels weren't truthful enough to guess correctly.
(2:33) "He said: O Adam! Inform them of their names, and when he had informed them of their names, He said: ... I know that which ye
disclose and which ye hide."
Then Allah tells Adam to tell the angels the animals' names. So Adam tells them and says,
"I know something you guys don't! Neener-Neener-Neener!"
(2:34) "We said unto the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam, they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He demurred through pride, and so
became a disbeliever."
Allah commands the angels to worship Adam. They all do, except for
Iblis, who becomes a disbeliever.
Does everything obey Allah?
Is Iblis an angel or a jinn?
(2:37) "He is the relenting, the Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:39)
"They who disbelieve, and deny Our revelations, such are rightful
Peoples of the Fire. They will abide therein."
The Fire
 (2:42)
"Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth."
(2:43) "Pay the poor-due."
(2:48)
Someday Allah will refuse all prayers and help no one.
"Guard yourselves against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will
compensation be received from it, nor will they be helped."
(2:50) Allah brags about drowning the Egyptian army.
"We ... drowned the folk of the Pharaoh in your sight."
(2:54a) After the people worshipped a calf, Moses told them to
kill themselves. That, he said, would be best for them.
"Moses said unto his people ... Ye have wronged yourselves
by your choosing of the calf ... kill (the guilty) yourselves. That will be best for you."
(2:54b) "He is the Relenting, the Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:55-56) Allah struck Moses with lightning and then revived him just so that Moses would
thank him for it!
"When ye said: O Moses! We will not believe in thee till we see Allah plainly; and even while ye gazed the lightning seized you.
Then We revived you ... that ye might give thanks."
(2:60) As you read the Quran you'll notice that many of the Bible's stupidest stories are made even
stupider in the Quran. Take Exodus 17:1-6 for example. In the Bible, Moses strikes a rock and water
comes out for the Israelites to drink. In the Quran, the same thing happens but there are twelve springs that come out of the rock,
one for each tribe of Israel.
"When Moses asked for water for his people, We said: Smite with thy staff the rock. And there
gushed out therefrom twelve springs (so that) each tribe knew their drinking-place."
(2:61) Allah stamped wretchedness upon the Jews because they killed
the prophets and disbelieved Allah's revelations.
"Humiliation and wretchedness were stamped upon them and they
were visited with wrath from Allah. That was because they disbelieved in Allah's
revelations and slew the prophets."
(2:62) "Jews, and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth
in Allah and the Last Day and doeth right - surely their reward is with their Lord."
Will all Jews and Christians go to hell?
(2:65-66) Allah turned Sabbath-breaking Jews into apes to be
despised and hated. All modern Jews are descendants of apes (or all modern apes are descendants of Sabbath-breaking Jews).
"Ye know of those of you who broke the Sabbath, how We said unto them: Be ye apes, despised and hated! And We made it an example to
their own and to succeeding generations"
(2:67-69) Allah told the Jews to sacrifice a bright yellow cow.
"Allah commandeth you that ye sacrifice a cow, they said: Dost thou make game of us? He
answered: Allah forbid that I should be among the foolish! ... They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow)
she is. ... Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us of what colour she is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith: Verily she is a
yellow cow. Bright is her colour, gladdening beholders."
(2:70) But they weren't sure what cow to kill. All cows pretty much look alike to Jews.
"They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow) she is. Lo! cows are
much alike to us; and Lo! if Allah wills, we may be led aright."
(2:71) Somehow they worked it all out, though, and killed a yellow cow.
"So they sacrificed her, though almost they did not."
(2:72-73) A man was murdered about the same time that the yellow
cow was killed. Nobody knew who the murderer was. So Allah told the people to smite the dead man with a piece of the dead cow. When
they did that, the dead man came to life and told everyone who had murdered him. (I hope I got that right.)
"Remember when ye slew a man and disagreed concerning it and
Allah brought forth that which ye were hiding. And We said: Smite him with some of it. Thus Allah bringeth the dead to life."
(2:74) Are there rocks that fall down laughing at the stupid
things Allah says in the Quran?
"There are rocks which fall down for the fear of Allah."
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Alif. Lam. Mim.
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| 2:2
This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil).
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Who believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We have bestowed upon them;
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| 2:4 And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that which was revealed before thee,
and are certain of the Hereafter.
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These depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful.
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As for the Disbelievers, Whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is
all one for them; they believe not.
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Allah hath sealed their hearing and their hearts, and on their eyes there
is a covering. Theirs will be an awful doom.
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And of mankind are some who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day, when they believe not.
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They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.
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In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increaseth their disease.
A painful doom is theirs because they lie.
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And when it is said unto them: Make not mischief in the earth, they say: We are peacemakers only.
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Are not they indeed the mischief-makers ? But they perceive not.
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And when it is said unto them: believe as the people believe, they say: shall we believe as the foolish believe ?
are not they indeed the foolish ? But they know not.
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And when they fall in with those who believe, they say: We believe; but when they go apart to their devils they declare: Lo! we are with
you; verily we did but mock.
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Allah (Himself) doth mock them, leaving them to wander blindly on in their contumacy.
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These are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, so their commerce doth not prosper, neither are they guided.
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Their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light
around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where
they cannot see,
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Deaf, dumb and blind; and they return not.
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Or like a rainstorm from the sky, wherein is darkness, thunder and the flash of lightning. They thrust their fingers in their ears by
reason of the thunder-claps, for fear of death, Allah encompasseth the disbelievers (in His guidance, His omniscience and His omnipotence).
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The lightning almost snatcheth away their sight from them. As often as it flasheth forth for them they walk therein, and when it darkeneth
against them they stand still. If Allah willed, He could destroy their hearing and their sight. Lo! Allah is
able to do all things.
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| 2:21 O mankind! worship your Lord, Who hath created you and those before you, so that ye may ward
off (evil).
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Who hath appointed the earth a resting-place for you, and the sky a canopy; and causeth water to pour down from the sky, thereby
producing fruits as food for you. And do not set up rivals to Allah when ye know (better).
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And if ye are in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto Our slave (Muhammad), then produce a
surah of the like thereof, and call your witness beside Allah if ye are truthful.
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And if ye do it not - and ye can never do it - then guard yourselves against
the Fire prepared for disbelievers, whose fuel is of men and stones.
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And give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that
theirs are Gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of
the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to
them in resemblance. There for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.
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Lo! Allah disdaineth not to coin the similitude even of a gnat. Those who believe know that it is the truth from their Lord; but those who
disbelieve say: What doth Allah wish (to teach) by such a similitude ? He misleadeth many thereby, and He guideth many thereby; and He
misleadeth thereby only miscreants;
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Those who break the covenant of Allah after ratifying it, and sever that which Allah ordered to be joined, and (who) make
mischief in the earth: Those are they who are the losers.
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| 2:28 How disbelieve ye in Allah when ye were dead and He gave life to you! Then He will give
you death, then life again, and then unto Him ye will return.
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He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth. Then turned He to
the heaven, and fashioned it as seven heavens. And He is knower of all things.
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And when thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in the earth, they said:
Wilt thou place therein one who will do harm therein and will shed blood, while we, we hymn Thy praise and sanctify Thee ?
He said: Surely I know that which ye know not.
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And He taught Adam all the names, then showed them to the angels, saying: Inform Me of the names of these,
if ye are truthful.
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They said: Be glorified! We have no knowledge saving that which Thou hast taught us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the
Knower, the Wise.
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He said: O Adam! Inform them of their names, and when he had informed them of their names, He said: Did I not tell
you that I know the secret of the heavens and the earth ? And I know that which ye disclose and which ye hide.
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And when We said unto the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam, they fell
prostrate, all save Iblis. He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever.
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| 2:35 And We said: O Adam! Dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden, and eat ye freely (of the fruits) thereof
where ye will; but come not nigh this tree lest ye become wrong-doers.
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But Satan caused them to deflect therefrom and expelled them from the (happy) state in which they were; and We said: Fall down, one of
you a foe unto the other! There shall be for you on earth a habitation and provision for a time.
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Then Adam received from his Lord words (of revelation), and He relented toward him. Lo!
He is the relenting, the Merciful.
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We said: Go down, all of you, from hence; but verily there cometh unto you from Me a guidance; and whoso followeth My guidance,
there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
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But they who disbelieve, and deny Our revelations, such are rightful
Peoples of the Fire. They will abide therein.
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O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you, and fulfil your (part of the)
covenant, I shall fulfil My (part of the) covenant, and fear Me.
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And believe in that which I reveal, confirming that which ye possess already (of the Scripture), and be not first to disbelieve
therein, and part not with My revelations for a trifling price, and keep your duty unto Me.
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Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth.
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Establish worship, pay the poor-due, and bow your heads with those who bow (in worship).
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Enjoin ye righteousness upon mankind while ye yourselves forget (to practise it) ? And ye are readers of the Scripture! Have ye then no
sense ?
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Seek help in patience and prayer; and truly it is hard save for the humble- minded,
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Who know that they will have to meet their Lord, and that unto Him they are returning.
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O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you and how I preferred you to (all) creatures.
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And guard yourselves against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will
compensation be received from it, nor will they be helped.
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And (remember) when We did deliver you from Pharaoh's folk, who were afflicting you with dreadful torment, slaying your sons and sparing
your women: that was a tremendous trial from your Lord.
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And when We brought you through the sea and rescued you, and drowned the folk of Pharaoh in your sight.
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And when We did appoint for Moses forty nights (of solitude), and then ye chose the calf, when he had gone from you, and were
wrong-doers.
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Then, even after that, We pardoned you in order that ye might give thanks.
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And when We gave unto Moses the Scripture and the criterion (of right and wrong), that ye might be led aright.
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And when Moses said unto his people: O my people! Ye have wronged yourselves by your
choosing of the calf (for worship) so turn in penitence to your Creator, and kill
(the guilty) yourselves. That will be best for you with your Creator and He will
relent toward you. Lo! He is the Relenting, the Merciful.
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And when ye said: O Moses! We will not believe in thee till we see Allah plainly; and even while ye gazed the lightning
seized you.
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Then We revived you after your extinction, that ye might give thanks.
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And We caused the white cloud to overshadow you and sent down on you the manna and the quails, (saying): Eat of the good things
wherewith We have provided you - they wronged Us not, but they did wrong themselves.
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And when We said: Go into this township and eat freely of that which is therein, and enter the gate prostrate, and say:
"Repentance." We will forgive you your sins and will increase (reward) for the right-doers.
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But those who did wrong changed the word which had been told them for another saying, and We sent down upon the evil-doers wrath
from heaven for their evil-doing.
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And when Moses asked for water for his people, We said: Smite with thy staff the rock. And there gushed out therefrom twelve springs
(so that) each tribe knew their drinking-place. Eat and drink of that which Allah hath provided, and do not act corruptly, making
mischief in the earth.
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And when ye said: O Moses! We are weary of one kind of food; so call upon thy Lord for us
that He bring forth for us of that which the earth groweth - of its herbs and its
cucumbers and its corn and its lentils and its onions. He said: Would ye exchange that
which is higher for that which is lower ? Go down to settled country, thus ye shall get
that which ye demand. And humiliation and wretchedness were stamped upon them and they
were visited with wrath from Allah. That was because they disbelieved in Allah's
revelations and slew the prophets wrongfully. That was for their disobedience and
transgression.
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Lo! Those who believe (in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), and
those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth in
Allah and the Last Day and doeth right - surely their reward is with their Lord, and
there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
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And (remember, O Children of Israel) when We made a covenant with you and caused the mount to tower above you, (saying):
Hold fast that which We have given you, and remember that which is therein, that ye may ward off (evil).
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Then, even after that, ye turned away, and if it had not been for the grace of Allah and His mercy ye had been among the losers.
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And ye know of those of you who broke the Sabbath, how We said unto
them: Be ye apes, despised and hated!
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And We made it an example to their own and to succeeding generations, and an admonition to the God-fearing.
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And when Moses said unto his people: Lo! Allah commandeth you that ye sacrifice a cow, they said: Dost thou make game of us ? He answered:
Allah forbid that I should be among the foolish!
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They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow) she is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith, Verily she is a
cow neither with calf nor immature; (she is) between the two conditions; so do that which ye are commanded.
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They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us of what colour she is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He saith: Verily she is a
yellow cow. Bright is her colour, gladdening beholders.
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They said: Pray for us unto thy Lord that He make clear to us what (cow) she is. Lo! cows are much alike to us; and Lo! if Allah wills,
we may be led aright.
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(Moses) answered: Lo! He saith: Verily she is a cow unyoked; she plougheth not the soil nor watereth the tilth; whole and without mark.
They said: Now thou bringest the truth. So they sacrificed her, though almost they did not.
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And (remember) when ye slew a man and disagreed concerning it and Allah
brought forth that which ye were hiding.
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And We said: Smite him with some of it. Thus Allah bringeth the dead to
life and showeth you His portents so that ye may understand.
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Then, even after that, your hearts were hardened and became as rocks, or worse than rocks, for hardness. For indeed there are rocks from out
which rivers gush, and indeed there are rocks which split asunder so that water floweth from them. And indeed there
are rocks which fall down for the fear of Allah. Allah is not unaware of what ye do.
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Have ye any hope that they will be true to you when a party of them used to listen to the word of Allah, then used to change it,
after they had understood it, knowingly ?
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And when they fall in with those who believe, they say: We believe. But when they go apart one with another they say: Prate ye to them
of that which Allah hath disclosed to you that they may contend with you before your Lord concerning it ? Have ye then no
sense ?
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Are they then unaware that Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and that which they proclaim ?
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Among them are unlettered folk who know the Scripture not except from hearsay. They but guess.
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Therefore woe be unto those who write the Scripture with their hands and then say, "This is from Allah," that they may purchase a
small gain therewith. Woe unto them for that their hands have written, and woe unto them for that they earn thereby.
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And they say: The Fire (of punishment) will not touch us save for a certain number of days. Say: Have ye received a covenant from
Allah - truly Allah will not break His covenant - or tell ye concerning Allah that which ye know not ? |
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Nay, but whosoever hath done evil and his sin surroundeth him; such are rightful owners
of the Fire; they will abide therein. |
(2:81)
"Whosoever hath done evil and his sin surroundeth him; such are rightful owners
of the Fire."
The Fire
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And those who believe and do good works: such are rightful owners of the Garden. They will abide
therein.
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And (remember) when We made a covenant with the Children of Israel, (saying): Worship none
save Allah (only), and be good to parents and to kindred and to orphans
and the needy, and speak kindly to mankind; and establish worship and
pay the poor-due. Then, after that, ye slid back, save a few of you, being averse.
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(2:83) Be good to parents, relatives, orphans, and the needy.
Speak kindly and pay the poor-due.
"Be good to parents and to kindred and to orphans and the needy, and speak kindly ... and pay the poor-due."
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And when We made with you a covenant (saying): Shed not the blood of your people nor turn (a party of) your people out of your
dwellings. Then ye ratified (Our covenant) and ye were witnesses (thereto). |
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Yet ye it is who slay each other and drive out a party of your people from their homes,
supporting one another against them by sin and transgression ? - and if they came to you
as captives ye would ransom them, whereas their expulsion was itself unlawful for you -
Believe ye in part of the Scripture and disbelieve ye in part thereof ? And what is the
reward of those who do so save ignominy in the life of the world, and on the Day of
Resurrection they will be consigned to the most grievous doom. For Allah is not unaware
of what ye do. |
(2:85) Christians and Jews (who believe in only part of the
Scripture), will suffer in this life and go to hell in the next.
"Believe ye in part of the Scripture and disbelieve ye in part? And what is the
reward of those who do so save ignominy in the life of the world, and ... the most
grievous doom."
Have some passages in the Quran been abrogated?
Doom in the Quran
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Such are those who buy the life of the world at the price of the Hereafter. Their punishment will not be lightened, neither will
they have support.
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And verily We gave unto Moses the Scripture and We caused a train of messengers to follow after him, and We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary,
clear proofs (of Allah's sovereignty), and We supported him with the Holy spirit. Is it ever so, that, when there cometh unto you a
messenger (from Allah) with that which ye yourselves desire not, ye grow arrogant, and some ye disbelieve and some ye
slay ? |
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And they say: Our hearts are hardened. Nay, but Allah hath cursed them for
their unbelief. Little is that which they believe. |
(2:88a) Because I disbelieve in his bullshit, Allah has cursed me,
along with nearly six billion other non-Muslims.
"Allah hath cursed them for their unbelief."
(2:88b) At least Allah got that right. There is little in the
Quran that is worthy of belief.
"Little is that which they believe."
(2:89) "The curse of Allah is on disbelievers."
(2:90) "They have incurred anger upon anger.
For disbelievers is a shameful doom."
Doom in the Quran
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And when there cometh unto them a scripture from Allah, confirming that in their
possession - though before that they were asking for a signal triumph over those who
disbelieved - and when there cometh unto them that which they know (to be the truth) they
disbelieve therein. The curse of Allah is on disbelievers.
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Evil is that for which they sell their souls: that they should disbelieve in that which
Allah hath revealed, grudging that Allah should reveal of His bounty unto whom He will of
His slaves. They have incurred anger upon anger. For disbelievers is a
shameful doom.
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And when it is said unto them: Believe in that which Allah hath revealed, they say: We believe in that which was revealed unto us.
And they disbelieve in that which cometh after it, though it is the truth confirming that which they possess. Say (unto them,
O Muhammad): Why then slew ye the prophets of Allah aforetime, if ye are (indeed) believers ?
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And Moses came unto you with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), yet, while he was away, ye chose the calf (for worship)
and ye were wrong-doers. |
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And when We made with you a covenant and caused the Mount to tower above you, (saying): Hold fast by that which We have given you,
and hear (Our Word), they said: We hear and we rebel. And (worship of) the calf was made to sink into their hearts because of their
rejection (of the covenant). Say (unto them): Evil is that which your belief enjoineth on you, if ye are believers. |
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| 2:94
Say (unto them): If the abode of the Hereafter in the providence of Allah is indeed for you alone and not for others of mankind
(as ye pretend), then long for death (for ye must long for death) if ye are truthful. |
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| 2:95
But they will never long for it, because of that which their own hands have sent before them. Allah is aware of evil-doers.
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| 2:96
And thou wilt find them greediest of mankind for life and (greedier) than the
idolaters. (Each) one of them would like to be allowed to live a thousand years. And
to live (a thousand years) would be no means remove him from the doom. Allah is Seer
of what they do. |
(2:96) Jews are the greediest of all humankind. They'd like to live
1000 years. But even that "would by no means remove the doom."
"Thou wilt find them greediest of mankind ... (Each) one of them would like to be allowed to live a thousand years. And to
live (a thousand years) would be no means remove him from the doom."
Doom in the Quran
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| 2:97
Say (O Muhammad, to mankind): Who is an enemy to Gabriel! For he it is who hath
revealed (this Scripture) to thy heart by Allah's leave, confirming that which
was (revealed) before it, and a guidance and glad tidings to believers;
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| 2:98
Who is an enemy to Allah, and His angels and His messengers, and Gabriel and Michael!
Then, lo! Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers. |
(2:98) Allah is an enemy to all disbelievers.
"Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers."
|
| 2:99
Verily We have revealed unto thee clear tokens, and only miscreants will
disbelieve in them. |
(2:99) Allah has revealed "clear tokens." Only evil people are
disbelievers.
"We have revealed unto thee clear tokens, and only miscreants
will disbelieve in them."
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| 2:100
Is it ever so that when they make a covenant a party of them set it aside ? The truth is, most of them believe not.
|
| 2:101
And when there cometh unto them a messenger from Allah, confirming that which they possess, a party of those who have received the
Scripture fling the Scripture of Allah behind their backs as if they knew not, |
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| 2:102
And follow that which the devils falsely related against the kingdom of Solomon. Solomon disbelieved not; but the devils disbelieved,
teaching mankind magic and that which was revealed to the two angels in Babel, Harut and Marut. Nor did they (the two angels) teach it to
anyone till they had said: We are only a temptation, therefore disbelieve not (in the guidance of Allah). And from these two (
angles) people learn that by which they cause division between man and wife; but they injure thereby no-one save by Allah's leave.
And they learn that which harmeth them and profiteth them not. And surely they do know that he who trafficketh therein
will have no (happy) portion in the Hereafter; and surely evil is the price for which they sell their souls, if they but
knew. |
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| 2:103
And if they had believed and kept from evil, a recompense from Allah would be better, if they only knew. |
|
| 2:104
O ye who believe, say not (unto the Prophet): "Listen to us" but say "Look upon us," and
be ye listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom. |
(2:104) "For disbelievers is a painful doom."
Doom in the Quran
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| 2:105
Neither those who disbelieve among the people of the Scripture nor the idolaters love that there should be sent down unto you any good
thing from your Lord. But Allah chooseth for His mercy whom He will, and Allah is of Infinite Bounty.
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| 2:106
Nothing of our revelation (even a single verse) do we abrogate or cause be forgotten, but
we bring (in place) one better or the like thereof. Knowest thou not that Allah is Able
to do all things? |
(2:106) Nothing in the Quran, not a singe verse, is wrong --
except for the verses that are wrong, that is. And Allah will replace them later with better verses. This is called the doctrine of
abrogation.
"Nothing of our revelation (even a single verse) do we abrogate
or cause be forgotten, but we bring (in place) one better or the like thereof."
Have any passages in the Quran been abrogated?
(2:108) Don't question anything Muhammed says or choose disbelief over faith.
"Would ye question your messenger as Moses was questioned aforetime? He who chooseth disbelief
instead of faith, verily he hath gone astray from a plain road."
(2:109a) The Jews and Christians know damn well that the
Muslims are right, so they try to make Muslims disbelievers because they envy the
truth that they know the Muslims have.
"Many of the people of the Scripture long to make you disbelievers ... through envy on their own account, after the truth
hath become manifest unto them."
(2:109b) But Allah says that's fine. Play nice with them until
Allah tells you to get nasty.
"Forgive and be indulgent (toward them) until Allah give command."
How should Jews and Christians be treated?
(2:110) "Pay the poor-due."
(2:111) If you believe it, prove it.
When they say that you must be a Christian or a Jew to go to heaven, ask them to prove it (and hope they don't ask you the same thing
when you tell them that they must be Muslim to go to heaven).
"Bring your proof (of what ye state) if ye are truthful."
(2:113) "The Jews say the Christians follow nothing (true),
and the Christians say the Jews follow nothing (true); yet both are readers of the Scripture." And both are right! Both follow
nothing true. (Neither do the Muslims.)
"The Jews say the Christians follow nothing (true),
and the Christians say the Jews follow nothing (true); yet both are readers of the Scripture."
(2:114) Allah will make
disbelievers' lives miserable in this
world and torture them forever after they die.
"Theirs in the world is ignominy and theirs in the Hereafter is an awful doom."
Doom in the Quran
(2:118a) Pay no attention to the know-nothings that ask Allah for a sign. (Or ask him to say something
good, kind, decent, or reasonable in the Quran.)
"Those who have no knowledge say: Why doth not Allah speak unto us,
or some sign come unto us?"
(2:118b) "Their hearts are all alike." (They suck.) Allah's revelations are clear to those that
already believe that Allah's revelations are clear.
"Their hearts are all alike. We have made clear the revelations for people who are sure."
(2:119) "Thou wilt not be asked about the owners of hell-fire." (They
are the non-muslims.)
"Thou wilt not be asked about the owners of hell-fire."
Hell and The Fire in the Quran
(2:121)
"Whoso disbelieveth in it, those are they who are
the losers."
(2:126) Allah will leave the disbelievers alone for a while,
but then he will compel them to the doom of Fire.
"As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him
in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!"
Doom and The Fire in the Quran
(2:127) "When Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House"
"The House" is the Kaaba, which the Quran here (incorrectly)claims was built by Abraham and Ishmael.
(2:128) "Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
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| 2:107
Knowest thou not that it is Allah unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth; and ye have not,
beside Allah, any guardian or helper?
|
| 2:108
Or would ye question your messenger as Moses was questioned aforetime ? He who chooseth disbelief instead of faith, verily he hath
gone astray from a plain road.
|
| 2:109
Many of the people of the Scripture long to make you disbelievers
after your belief, through envy on their own account, after the truth hath become manifest
unto them. Forgive and be indulgent (toward them) until Allah give command. Lo! Allah is Able
to do all things.
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| 2:110
Establish worship, and pay the poor-due; and whatever of good ye send before (you) for your
souls, ye will find it with Allah. Lo! Allah is Seer of what ye do.
|
| 2:111
And they say: None entereth paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian. These are their
own desires. Say: Bring your proof (of what ye state) if ye are truthful.
|
| 2:112
Nay, but whosoever surrendereth his purpose to Allah while doing good, his reward is
with his Lord; and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
|
| 2:113
And the Jews say the Christians follow nothing (true), and the Christians
say the Jews follow nothing (true); yet both are readers of the Scripture. Even thus speak those who know
not. Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that wherein they differ.
|
| 2:114
And who doth greater wrong than he who forbiddeth the approach to the sanctuaries of
Allah lest His name should be mentioned therein, and striveth for their ruin. As for
such, it was never meant that they should enter them except in fear. Theirs
in the world is ignominy and theirs in the Hereafter is an awful doom.
|
| 2:115
Unto Allah belong the East and the West, and whithersoever ye turn, there is Allah's Countenance. Lo! Allah is All-Embracing,
All-Knowing.
|
| 2:116
And they say: Allah hath taken unto Himself a son. Be He glorified! Nay, but whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth is His.
All are subservient unto Him.
|
| 2:117
The Originator of the heavens and the earth! When He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.
|
| 2:118
And those who have no knowledge say: Why doth not Allah speak unto us, or some sign come unto us ? Even thus, as they now speak,
spake those (who were) before them. Their hearts are all alike. We have made clear the revelations for people
who are sure.
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| 2:119
Lo! We have sent thee (O Muhammad) with the truth, a bringer of glad tidings and a warner.
And thou wilt not be asked about the owners of hell-fire.
|
| 2:120
And the Jews will not be pleased with thee, nor will the Christians, till thou follow their creed. Say:
Lo! the guidance of Allah (Himself) is Guidance. And if thou shouldst follow their desires after the
knowledge which hath come unto thee, then wouldst thou have from Allah no protecting guardian nor
helper.
|
| 2:121
Those unto whom We have given the Scripture, who read it with the right reading, those
believe in it. And whoso disbelieveth in it, those are they who are the
losers.
|
| 2:122
O Children of Israel! Remember My favour wherewith I favoured you and how I preferred you to (all) creatures.
|
| 2:123
And guard (yourselves) against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, nor will compensation be accepted from it, nor will
intercession be of use to it; nor will they be helped.
|
| 2:124
And (remember) when his Lord tried Abraham with (His) commands, and he fulfilled them, He said: Lo! I have appointed thee a leader for
mankind. (Abraham) said: And of my offspring (will there be leaders) ? He said: My covenant includeth not wrong-doers.
|
| 2:125
And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where
Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and
those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship).
|
| 2:126
And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its
people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered:
As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while,
then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!
|
| 2:127
And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, (Abraham prayed): Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty).
Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Hearer, the Knower.
|
| 2:128
Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee,
and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the
Relenting, the Merciful.
|
| 2:129
Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who shall recite unto them Thy revelations, and shall instruct
them in the Scripture and in wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise.
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| 2:130
And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself? Verily We chose him in the world, and lo! in the
Hereafter he is among the righteous. |
(2:130) This verse is cited in the
Hamas Charter (Article 27) to condemn the idea of
a secular state.
"Who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself?"
|
| 2:131
When his Lord said unto him: Surrender! he said: I have surrendered to the Lord of the Worlds.
|
| 2:132
The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen
for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men who have surrendered (unto Him). |
(2:132) "The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also
Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men who have surrendered."
Who was the first Muslim?
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| 2:133
Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me ? They said: We shall worship
thy God, the God of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and unto Him we have surrendered.
|
| 2:134
Those are a people who have passed away. Theirs is that which they earned, and yours is that which ye earn. And ye will not be asked of
what they used to do. |
|
| 2:135
And they say: Be Jews or Christians, then ye will be rightly guided. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Nay, but (we follow) the religion
of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the idolaters. |
|
| 2:136
Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac,
and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We
make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered. |
|
| 2:137
And if they believe in the like of that which ye believe, then are they rightly guided.
But if they turn away, then are they in schism, and Allah will suffice thee (for
defence) against them. He is the Hearer, the Knower. |
|
| 2:138
(We take our) colour from Allah, and who is better than Allah at colouring. We are His worshippers.
|
(2:138) Muslims were colored by God. "Who is better than Allah at coloring?"
OK, I give up. Who is better at coloring than Allah?
"We take our colour from Allah, and who is better than Allah at colouring."
|
| 2:139
Say (unto the People of the Scripture): Dispute ye with us concerning Allah when He is our Lord and your Lord ? Ours are our works and
yours your works. We look to Him alone.
|
| 2:140
Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes were Jews or Christians ? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah ?
And who is more unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah ? Allah is not unaware of what ye
do. |
|
| 2:141
Those are a people who have passed away; theirs is that which they earned and yours that which ye earn. And ye will not be asked
of what they used to do. |
|
| 2:142
The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed ? Say: Unto Allah belong
the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a straight path. |
(2:142) Allah guides whomever the hell he wants on a straight path.
And once in a while he changes the direction of the path for no reason whatsoever.
"The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed?
Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a straight path."
(2:143-4) Allah changes the holy direction. Originally Muslims
prayed toward Jerusalem. But then, for no apparent reason,
Allah told Muhammad to start praying toward a black cube-shaped building in Mecca (the Kaaba). The Kaaba, according to Islamic tradition,
was the first building on earth. Built by Adam and re-built later by Abraham and Ishmael, the Kaaba is the direction that all Muslims
pray toward five times day, and is the holy site that all Muslims are supposed to visit once in their lifetime.
"We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed
only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth
on his heels. In truth it was a hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided. ... We shall make thee turn (in prayer) toward a qiblah
which is dear to thee. So turn thy
face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship, and ye (O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces (when ye pray) toward it."
(2:143) "Allah is Full of Pity, Merciful toward mankind."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
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| 2:143
Thus We have appointed you a middle nation, that ye may be witnesses against mankind, and
that the messenger may be a witness against you. And We appointed the qiblah which ye
formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who
turneth on his heels. In truth it was a hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided. But
it was not Allah's purpose that your faith should be in vain, for Allah is Full of Pity,
Merciful toward mankind.
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| 2:144
We have seen the turning of thy face to heaven (for guidance, O Muhammad). And now verily We shall make thee turn (in prayer)
toward a qiblah which is dear to thee. So turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship, and ye (O Muslims), wheresoever
ye may be, turn your faces (when ye pray) toward it. Lo! Those who have received the Scripture know that (this revelation) is the
Truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
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| 2:145
And even if thou broughtest unto those who have received the Scripture all kinds of portents, they would not follow thy qiblah,
nor canst thou be a follower of their qiblah; nor are some of them followers of the qiblah of others. And if thou shouldst follow
their desires after the knowledge which hath come unto thee, then surely wert thou of the evil-doers.
|
| 2:146
Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise (this revelation) as they recognise their sons. But lo! a party of them knowingly
conceal the truth.
|
| 2:147
It is the Truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who waver. |
|
| 2:148
And each one hath a goal toward which he turneth; so vie with one another in good works. Wheresoever ye may be, Allah will bring you
all together. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things. |
|
| 2:149
And whencesoever thou comest forth (for prayer, O Muhammad) turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship. Lo! it is the Truth
from thy Lord. Allah is not unaware of what ye do. |
|
| 2:150
Whencesoever thou comest forth turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship; and wheresoever ye may be (O Muslims) turn your
faces toward it (when ye pray) so that men may have no argument against you, save such of them as do injustice - Fear them not, but
fear Me! - and so that I may complete My grace upon you, and that ye may be guided. |
|
| 2:151
Even as We have sent unto you a messenger from among you, who reciteth unto you Our revelations and causeth you to grow, and teacheth
you the Scripture and wisdom, and teacheth you that which ye knew not. |
|
| 2:152
Therefore remember Me, I will remember you. Give thanks to Me, and reject not Me. |
|
| 2:153
O ye who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. Lo! Allah is with the steadfast. |
|
| 2:154
And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not. |
|
| 2:155
And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings
to the steadfast, |
|
| 2:156
Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto Him we are returning. |
|
| 2:157
Such are they on whom are blessings from their Lord, and mercy. Such are the rightly guided. |
|
| 2:158
Lo! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the indications of Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on pilgrimage
to the House (of God) or visiteth it, to go around them (as the pagan custom is). And he who doeth good of his own accord, (for him)
lo! Allah is Responsive, Aware. |
|
| 2:159
Lo! Those who hide the proofs and the guidance which We revealed, after
We had made it clear to mankind in the Scripture: such are accursed of Allah and accursed
of those who have the power to curse. |
(2:159) Allah will curse those who "hide the proofs and the
guidance" that he revealed. But how can you hide things that don't exist? There
are no proofs anywhere in the Quran and whatever guidance is there is almost always bad.
"Those who hide the proofs and the guidance which We
revealed ... such are accursed of Allah and accursed of those who have the power to curse."
(2:160) "I am the Relenting, the Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:161) Those who disbelieve in the Quran, for whatever reason,
are cursed by Allah, the angels, and men combined. So every good Muslim must join Allah and the angels in cursing nonbelievers.
"Those who disbelieve, and die while they are disbelievers; on
them is the curse of Allah and of angels and of men combined."
(2:162) "They ever dwell therein. The doom will not be
lightened for them, neither will they be reprieved."
Doom in the Quran
(2:163) "The Beneficent, the Merciful"
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(165-66) "On the day when they behold the doom and all their aims collapse with them ... Allah is severe
punishment!"
Doom in the Quran
(2:167) "They will not emerge from the Fire."
The Fire
|
| 2:160
Except those who repent and amend and make manifest (the truth). These it is toward whom
I relent. I am the Relenting, the Merciful.
|
| 2:161
Lo! Those who disbelieve, and die while they are disbelievers; on them is the curse of
Allah and of angels and of men combined.
|
| 2:162
They ever dwell therein. The doom will not be lightened for them,
neither will they be reprieved.
|
| 2:163
Your God is One God; there is no God save Him, the Beneficent, the
Merciful.
|
| 2:164
Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that
which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and
dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are
signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for people who have sense.
|
| 2:165
Yet of mankind are some who take unto themselves (objects of worship which they set as)
rivals to Allah, loving them with a love like (that which is the due) of Allah (only) -
those who believe are stauncher in their love for Allah - Oh, that those who do evil
had but known, (on the day) when they behold the doom, that power belongeth wholly to
Allah, and that Allah is severe in punishment!
|
| 2:166
(On the day) when those who were followed disown those who followed (them), and they behold
the doom, and all their aims collapse with them.
|
| 2:167
And those who were but followers will say: If a return were possible for us, we would
disown them even as they have disowned us. Thus will Allah show them their own deeds as
anguish for them, and they will not emerge from the Fire.
|
| 2:168
O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open
enemy for you.
|
| 2:169
He enjoineth upon you only the evil and the foul, and that ye should tell concerning Allah that which ye know not. |
|
| 2:170
And when it is said unto them: Follow that which Allah hath revealed, they say: We follow that wherein we found our fathers. What! Even though their fathers were wholly unintelligent and had no guidance ? |
|
| 2:171
The likeness of those who disbelieve (in relation to the messenger) is as the likeness of
one who calleth unto that which heareth naught except a shout and cry. Deaf,
dumb, blind, therefore they have no sense. |
(2:171) "Those who disbelieve [are] Deaf,
dumb, blind, therefore they have no sense."
|
| 2:172
O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship. |
|
| 2:173
He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that which hath been
immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity,
neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving,
Merciful. |
(2:173) Muslims can't eat carrion, pork, blood, or anything sacrificed to another god.
"He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that which hath been
immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah."
(2:173) "Allah is Forgiving, Merciful"
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:174) Whoever hides the Quran will get fire in his belly.
(So that's where I got the fire in my belly!) And after they die they will
get that painful doom that Allah is always promising in the Quran.
"Those who hide aught of the Scripture which Allah hath revealed ... eat into their bellies nothing else than fire ...
Theirs will be a painful doom."
Doom and The Fire in the Quran
(2:175)
"How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire!"
(2:177) Give of your wealth to family, relatives, and the needy.
Set slaves free.
"Giveth wealth ... to kinsfolk and to orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and to those who ask, and to set slaves free ...
and payeth the poor-due."
Is slavery OK?
(2:178) If someone murders your slave, then you get to kill one
of his. If it was a male that was killed, you kill one of the killer's
male slaves. If a female, you kill a female. Murder for murder. Slave for slave. It all works out swell with Allah's wondrous
rules. (Oh, and if you don't follow them, you'll have the usual painful doom.)
"O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you. He who transgresseth after this will have a painful doom."
Is slavery OK?
Doom in the Quran
(2:179) There is life for you in Allah's magic retaliation. It helps
to ward off evil. (It works like a rabbit's foot or something.)
"There is life for you in retaliation ...
that ye may ward off (evil)."
(2:180) The Republicans should like this verse. It forbids what Tea Baggers they like to call the
"death tax." So when a rich Muslim dies, he must leave all of his wealth to his family.
"When death approacheth one of you, if he leave wealth, that he bequeath unto parents
and near relatives in kindness. (This is) a duty for all those who ward off (evil)"
(2:182) "Allah is Forgiving,
Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
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| 2:174
Lo! those who hide aught of the Scripture which Allah hath revealed and
purchase a small gain therewith, they eat into their bellies nothing else than fire. Allah
will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He make them grow.
Theirs will be a painful doom.
|
| 2:175
Those are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, and torment at the price of
pardon. How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire!
|
| 2:176
That is because Allah hath revealed the Scripture with the truth. Lo! those who find (a cause of) disagreement in the Scripture
are in open schism.
|
| 2:177
It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces to the East and the West; but righteous is
he who believeth in Allah and the Last Day and the angels and the Scripture and the
prophets; and giveth wealth, for love of Him, to
kinsfolk and to orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and to those who ask, and to set
slaves free; and observeth proper worship and payeth the poor-due.
And those who keep their treaty when they make one, and the patient in tribulation and
adversity and time of stress. Such are they who are sincere. Such are the God-fearing.
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O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the
murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for
the female. And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his (injured) brother, prosecution
according to usage and payment unto him in kindness. This is an alleviation and a mercy
from your Lord. He who transgresseth after this will have a painful doom.
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And there is life for you in retaliation, O men of understanding, that ye may ward off (evil).
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It is prescribed for you, when death approacheth one of you, if he leave wealth, that he bequeath unto parents and near relatives in
kindness. (This is) a duty for all those who ward off (evil).
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And whoso changeth (the will) after he hath heard it - the sin thereof is only upon those who change it. Lo! Allah is Hearer,
Knower.
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But he who feareth from a testator some unjust or sinful clause, and maketh peace between
the parties, (it shall be) no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving,
Merciful.
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O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil);
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(Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for
those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better
for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know -
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The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the
guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the
month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days.
Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should
complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure
ye may be thankful.
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And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto
Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.
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It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives
on the night of the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are
raiment for them. Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He
hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So hold intercourse with
them and seek
that which Allah hath ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread becometh
distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till
nightfall and touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits
imposed by Allah, so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind
that they may ward off (evil). |
(2:187) It's OK to have sex with your wives during Ramadan (at least
after sunset). In fact you must "hold intercourse with them." All of them. It is your sacred Muslim duty.
"It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives
on the night of the fast. So hold intercourse with them."
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And eat not up your property among yourselves in vanity, nor seek by it to gain the hearing of the judges that ye may knowingly
devour a portion of the property of others wrongfully. |
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They ask thee, (O Muhammad), of new moons, say: They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not righteousness
that ye go to houses by the backs thereof (as do the idolaters at certain seasons), but the righteous man is he who wardeth off (evil).
So go to houses by the gates thereof, and observe your duty to Allah, that ye may be successful. |
(2:189)
"It is not righteousness
that ye go to houses by the backs thereof."
Is Muhammad talking about anal sex here? (I'm just asking.)
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| 2:190 Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you,
but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors. |
(2:190a)
"Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you."
(2:190b) "But begin not hostilities."
(2:191-2) "Slay them wherever you find them." Who is the "them" here? Disbelievers? Those that "persecute" Muslims? Soldiers and civilians?
In warfare and in acts of terrorism?
But whomever it is that Allah wants you to kill, you're supposed to stop killing them if they stop doing whatever it was (fighting with you,
persecuting Islam, being disbelievers?) that you were busy killing them for. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful, Confusing.
"Slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out
of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter ... If they attack you (there) then slay them.
Such is the reward of disbelievers. But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
(2:192) "Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:193a) Allah says that you must keep fighting until there is no
more persecution and everyone on earth is a Muslim. Then you can stop killing people.
"Fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah."
(2:193b) But if there are any wrong-doers around after you've
killed off all the disbelievers, persecutors and aggressors, then you'll have to kill them too.
"But if they desist, then let there be no hostility
except against wrong-doers."
(2:194) Whatever nasty stuff people do to you in war, you must
do to them. Rape for rape, genocide for genocide, torture for torture. Allah is with those who fight evil with evil.
"Attack him in like manner as he attacked you."
(2:195a) "Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah."
Does Muhammad ask for a fee?
(2:195b)
"Be not cast by your own hands to ruin."
Some Muslims interpret this to forbid suicide bombings.
(2:195c)
"Do good."
(2:199) "Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:201) "Guard us from the doom of Fire."
Doom in the Quran
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And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them
out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than
slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first
attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the
reward of disbelievers.
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But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
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| 2:193
And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah. But
if they desist, then let there be no hostility except against wrong-doers.
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| 2:194
The forbidden month for the forbidden month, and forbidden things in retaliation. And
one who attacketh you, attack him in like manner as he attacked you. Observe your duty to Allah,
and know that Allah is with those who ward off (evil).
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| 2:195 Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and
be not cast by your own hands to ruin; and
do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent.
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Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Makka) for Allah. And if ye are prevented, then send such gifts as can be obtained
with ease, and shave not your heads until the gifts have reached their destination. And whoever among you is sick or
hath an ailment of the head must pay a ransom of fasting or almsgiving or offering. And if ye are in safety, then whosoever
contenteth himself with the visit for the pilgrimage (shall give) such gifts as can be had with ease. And whosoever cannot
find (such gifts), then a fast of three days while on the pilgrimage, and of seven when ye have returned; that is,
ten in all. That is for him whoso folk are not present at the Inviolable Place of Worship. Observe your duty to Allah, and
know that Allah is severe in punishment.
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The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that)
there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it.
So make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto Me,
O men of understanding.
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It is no sin for you that ye seek the bounty of your Lord (by trading). But, when ye press on in the multitude from 'Arafat,
remember Allah by the sacred monument. Remember Him as He hath guided you, although before ye were of those astray.
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Then hasten onward from the place whence the multitude hasteneth onward, and ask
forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
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And when ye have completed your devotions, then remember Allah as ye remember your fathers or with a more 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.
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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."
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For them there is in store a goodly portion out of that which they have earned. Allah is swift at reckoning.
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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.
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And of mankind there is he whoso 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.
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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.
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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. |
(2:206) Those who fail in their duty to Allah are proud and sinful.
They will all go to hell.
"Hell will settle his account, an evil resting-place."
Hell in the Quran
(2:212) Yes, life is beautiful to unbelievers and we like to laugh at believers!
"Beautified is the life of the world for those who disbelieve; they make a jest of the believers."
(2:212) "But those who keep their duty to
Allah will be above them on the Day of Resurrection."
(2:215) Spend your money for good: to help your parents, your family, orphans,
wayfarers, and the needy.
"Spend for good ... to parents and near kindred and orphans and the needy and the
wayfarer."
(2:216) Always remember that "warfare is ordained for you."
Allah wants you to fight in wars. You may not want to, but Allah thinks it's good for you. And Allah knows best.
"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."
(2:217) It's you and your religion against them and theirs. They
won't stop fighting until they make you a "renegade from your religion" and if they
succeed in that so you die in disbelief, Allah will burn you forever in the Fire.
"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 therein."
The Fire
(2:218) "Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:219a) Drinking and gambling are sinful, but useful.
Allah isn't sure, but he figures their sinfulness is probably greater than their usefulness. Just try not to spend too much on either.
"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."
Is it OK to drink alcohol?
(2:219b) If you're wondering how much is too much to spend on
drinking and gambling, Allah has the answer for you. Only drink or gamble away
what is superfluous. Allah is Mighty, Wise, Helpful.
"And they ask thee what they ought to spend. Say:
that which is superfluous."
(2:220)
"Concerning orphans ... to improve their lot is best."
(2:221) Next Allah gets down to the really important things in life.
Things we all wonder about from time to time. Like should I marry a few
idolatresses? Is an Islamic concubine better than a really hot Christian woman? Should I refuse to give my daughter to a Jewish man
until he becomes a Muslim? And who should I invite to the Fire anyway?
"Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing
bondwoman is better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe, for
lo! a believing slave is better than an idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire."
The Fire
(2:222a) Menstruation is a filthy disease. All good Muslim men
should stay the hell away from menstruating women And for God sakes, don't
have sex with them while they're menstruating. It creeps Allah out just to think of it.
"Menstruation ... is an illness, so let women alone at
such times and go not in unto them till they are cleansed."
What the Quran says about menstruation
This was one of the three verses used in
the film Submission.
(2:222b) But don't worry guys. After they clean up you can have sex
with them whenever you want. Allah loves clean men as much as he hates menstruating women.
"When they have purified themselves, then go in unto them as Allah hath enjoined upon
you."
(2:223) In the mind of Allah, women are like a dirty field for
men to plow with their penises. Plow them whenever you like (as long as they're not menstruating, of course.)
"Your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so go to
your tilth as ye will."
What the Quran says about oral sex
(2:224) "Make not Allah, by your oaths, a hindrance to ... making peace among mankind."
(2:225) "Allah will not take you to task for that which
is unintentional in your oaths."
(2:226a) Still, if a man doesn't want to have sex with his wives,
Allah is OK with that, too. Wait four months, then if they change their minds,
go ahead and have sex with them. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful, Fucking Crazy.
"Those who forswear their wives must wait four months; then, if they change their mind, lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
(2:226b) "Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
Is Allah kind and merciful?
(2:228a) Women may not have sex for three months after getting a
divorce. If they skip one of their filthy periods, they must not hide it.
In such a case, Allah suggests that their ex-husbands take their pregnant wives back.
"Women who are divorced shall wait, keeping
themselves apart, three (monthly) courses. And it is not lawful for them that they should conceal that which Allah hath created
in their wombs ... And their husbands would do better to take them back in that case
if they desire a reconciliation."
(2:228b) Women have rights similar to the men that rule over them.
It's just that men, you see, are better then women. Allah is Mighty, Wise, Misogynistic.
"Women have rights similar to those (of men) ... and men are a degree above them."
(2:229) If you divorce your wife, you must divorce her twice.
And she can ransom herself, whatever that might mean.
"Divorce must be pronounced twice and then (a woman)
must be retained in honour or released in kindness ... And ... it is no sin for either of them if the woman ransom herself."
(2:230) But if you divorce your wife for the third time, you can't
have her again until she marries another guy. Then if the other guy divorces her,
it's OK for you to have sex with your four-times divorced wife. What the hell. These are the limits of Allah.
"If he hath divorced her (the third time), then
she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she hath wedded another husband. Then if he (the other husband) divorce her it is no sin
for both of them that they come together again if they consider that they are able to observe the limits of Allah. These are the limits
of Allah."
(2:231) After your divorced wives have reached the end of their 3 month
waiting period, you can take them or leave them. Just don't make Allah a laughing-stock.
"When ye have divorced women, and they have reached their
term, then retain them in kindness or release them in kindness ... Make not the revelations of Allah a laughing-stock."
(2:232) If you decide to go ahead with the divorce, let your ex-wives
get married again. It's cleaner that way. Allah knows; you don't.
"And when ye have divorced women and they reach their term,
place not difficulties in the way of their marrying their husbands ... That is more virtuous for you, and cleaner. Allah knoweth;
ye know not."
(2:234) When a man dies, his wives can't have sex for four months
and ten days. After that, if they're not pregnant, it's no sin for the
dead man if his wives have sex again.
"Such of you as die and leave behind them wives, they
(the wives) shall wait, keeping themselves apart, four months and ten days ... then
there is no sin for you in aught that they may do with themselves."
(2:243) Allah told thousands of soldiers to die. Then after they died,
Allah brought them back to life.
"Bethink thee (O Muhammad) of those of old, who went forth from their
habitations in their thousands, fearing death, and Allah said unto
them: Die; and then He brought them back to life."
(2:244) "Fight in the way of Allah."
(2:245) Allah asks for a loan, promising to pay us back with interest.
Allah straightens and enlarges whatever is bent or small.
"Who is it that will lend unto Allah a goodly loan, so that He may
give it increase manifold? Allah straiteneth and enlargeth"
(2:247-8) Then Allah starts with the Bible stories. And, as usual, he
gets them all wrong. First he has angels carrying the ark.
"Their Prophet said unto them: Lo! Allah hath raised up Saul
to be a king for you. ... And their Prophet said unto them: Lo! the token of his kingdom is that there shall come unto you the ark ...
the angels bearing it."
(2:249) Allah confuses Saul with Gideon when telling the stupid
dog-lapping story of Judges 7:5-7.
"When Saul set out with the army, he said: Lo! Allah will
try you by (the ordeal of) a river. Whosoever ... tasteth it not he is of me,
save him who taketh (thereof) in the hollow of his hand. But they drank thereof, all save a few of them. And after he had crossed
(the river) ... they said: We have no power this day against Goliath and his hosts."
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And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah hath compassion
on (His) bondmen.
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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.
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| 2:209
And if ye slide back after the clear proofs have come unto you, then know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.
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| 2:210
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).
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| 2:211
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.
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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.
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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 who believe unto the truth of that concerning which they differed. Allah guideth whom He will unto
a straight path.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 therein.
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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.
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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.
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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
improveth. Had Allah willed He could have overburdened you. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
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Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing bondwoman is
better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in
marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a believing slave is better than an
idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the Garden,
and unto forgiveness by His grace, and expoundeth His revelations to mankind that haply they may remember.
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They question thee (O Muhammad) concerning menstruation. Say: It
is an illness, so let women alone at such times and go not in unto them
till they are cleansed. And when they have purified themselves, then go in unto them as
Allah hath enjoined upon you. Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and
loveth those who have a care for cleanness.
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Your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so go to your tilth as ye
will, and send (good deeds) before you for your souls, and fear Allah, and know that ye will (one day) meet Him. Give glad tidings
to believers, (O Muhammad).
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| 2:224
And make not Allah, by your oaths, a hindrance to your being righteous and observing
your duty unto Him and making peace among mankind. Allah is Hearer, Knower.
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| 2:225
Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths. But He will take you to task for that which your
hearts have garnered. Allah is Forgiving, Clement.
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| 2:226
Those who forswear their wives must wait four months; then, if they change their mind,
lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
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| 2:227
And if they decide upon divorce (let them remember that) Allah is Hearer, Knower.
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| 2:228
Women who are divorced shall wait, keeping themselves apart, three (monthly) courses.
And it is not lawful for them that they should conceal that which Allah hath created in
their wombs if they are believers in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands would do
better to take them back in that case if they desire a reconciliation. And they
(women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness,
and men are a degree above them. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
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Divorce must be pronounced twice and then (a woman) must be retained in honour or released in kindness. And it is not lawful
for you that ye take from women aught of that which ye have given them; except (in the case) when both fear that they may not
be able to keep within the limits (imposed by) Allah. And if ye fear that they may not be able to keep the limits of Allah, in that
case it is no sin for either of them if the woman ransom herself. These are the limits (imposed by) Allah. Transgress them not.
For whoso transgresseth Allah's limits: such are wrong-doers.
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| 2:230
And if he hath divorced her (the third time), then she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she hath wedded another husband.
Then if he (the other husband) divorce her it is no sin for both of them that they come together again if they consider that
they are able to observe the limits of Allah. These are the limits of Allah. He manifesteth them for people who have
knowledge.
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When ye have divorced women, and they have reached their term, then retain them in kindness or release them in kindness. Retain
them not to their hurt so that ye transgress (the limits). He who doeth that hath wronged his soul. Make not the revelations of
Allah a laughing-stock (by your behaviour), but remember Allah's grace upon you and that which He hath revealed unto you of the
Scripture and of wisdom, whereby He doth exhort you. Observe your duty to Allah and know that Allah is Aware of all things.
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And when ye have divorced women and they reach their term, place not difficulties in the way of their marrying their husbands if it
is agreed between them in kindness. This is an admonition for him among you who believeth in Allah and the Last Day. That is more
virtuous for you, and cleaner. Allah knoweth; ye know not.
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Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years; (that is) for those who wish to complete the suckling. The duty of feeding and
clothing nursing mothers in a seemly manner is upon the father of the child. No-one should be charged beyond his capacity.
A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child, nor should he to whom the child is born (be made to suffer) because
of his child. And on the (father's) heir is incumbent the like of that (which was incumbent on the father). If they desire to wean
the child by mutual consent and (after) consultation, it is no sin for them; and if ye wish to give your children out to nurse,
it is no sin for you, provide that ye pay what is due from you in kindness. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is
Seer of what ye do.
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Such of you as die and leave behind them wives, they (the wives) shall wait, keeping themselves apart, four months and
ten days. And when they reach the term (prescribed for them) then there is no sin for you in aught that they may
do with themselves in decency. Allah is informed of what ye do.
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| 2:235
There is no sin for you in that which ye proclaim or hide in your minds concerning your troth with women. Allah knoweth that ye will
remember them. But plight not your troth with women except by uttering a recognised form of words. And do not consummate the marriage
until (the term) prescribed is run. Know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds, so beware of Him; and know that Allah is Forgiving,
Clement.
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It is no sin for you if ye divorce women while yet ye have not touched them, nor appointed unto them a portion. Provide for them, the rich
according to his means, and the straitened according to his means, a fair provision. (This is) a bounden duty for those who do good.
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If ye divorce them before ye have touched them and ye have appointed unto them a portion, then (pay the) half of that which ye
appointed, unless they (the women) agree to forgo it, or he agreeth to forgo it in whose hand is the marriage tie. To forgo is nearer
to piety. And forget not kindness among yourselves. Allah is Seer of what ye do.
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| 2:238
Be guardians of your prayers, and of the midmost prayer, and stand up with devotion to Allah.
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| 2:239
And if ye go in fear, then (pray) standing or on horseback. And when ye are again in safety, remember Allah, as He hath taught you
that which (heretofore) ye knew not.
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(In the case of) those of you who are about to die and leave behind them wives, they should bequeath unto their wives a provision
for the year without turning them out, but if they go out (of their own accord) there is no sin for you in that which they do of
themselves within their rights. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
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| 2:241
For divorced women a provision in kindness: a duty for those who ward off (evil).
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| 2:242
Thus Allah expoundeth unto you His revelations so that ye may understand.
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| 2:243
Bethink thee (O Muhammad) of those of old, who went forth from their habitations in their thousands, fearing death, and Allah said unto
them: Die; and then He brought them back to life. Lo! Allah is a Lord of Kindness to mankind, but most of mankind give not
thanks.
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| 2:244 Fight in the way of Allah, and know that Allah is Hearer,
Knower.
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| 2:245
Who is it that will lend unto Allah a goodly loan, so that He may give it increase manifold ? Allah straiteneth and
enlargeth. Unto Him ye will return.
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| 2:246
Bethink thee of the leaders of the Children of Israel after Moses, how they said unto a prophet whom they had: Set up for us a king
and we will fight in Allah's way. He said: Would ye then refrain from fighting if fighting were prescribed for you ? They said:
Why should we not fight in Allah's way when we have been driven from our dwellings with our children ? Yet, when fighting was
prescribed for them, they turned away, all save a few of them. Allah is aware of evil-doers.
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| 2:247
Their Prophet said unto them: Lo! Allah hath raised up Saul to be a king for you. They said: How can he have
kingdom over us when we are more deserving of the kingdom than he is, since he hath not been given wealth enough ? He said: Lo! Allah hath chosen him above you, and
hath increased him abundantly in wisdom and stature. Allah bestoweth His Sovereignty on whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing,
All-Knowing.
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| 2:248
And their Prophet said unto them: Lo! the token of his kingdom is that there shall come unto you the ark wherein is peace of reassurance
from your Lord, and a remnant of that which the house of Moses and the house of Aaron left behind, the angels bearing it. Lo! herein
shall be a token for you if (in truth) ye are believers.
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| 2:249
And when Saul set out with the army, he said: Lo! Allah will try you by (the ordeal of) a river. Whosoever therefore drinketh thereof
he is not of me, and whosoever tasteth it not he is of me, save him who taketh (thereof) in the hollow of his hand.
But they drank thereof, all save a few of them. And after he had crossed (the river), he and those who believed with him,
they said: We have no
power this day against Goliath and his hosts. But those who knew that they would meet Allah exclaimed: How many a little company
hath overcome a mighty host by Allah's leave! Allah is with the steadfast.
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| 2:250
And when they went into the field against Goliath and his hosts they said: Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance, make our foothold sure,
and give us help against the disbelieving folk.
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| 2:251
So they routed them by Allah's leave and David slew Goliath; and Allah gave him the kingdom and wisdom, and taught him of that
which He willeth. And if Allah had not repelled some men by others the earth would have been corrupted. But Allah is a Lord of
Kindness to (His) creatures.
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| 2:252
These are the portents of Allah which We recite unto thee (Muhammad) with truth, and lo! thou art of the number of (Our)
messengers;
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| 2:253
Of those messengers, some of whom We have caused to excel others, and of
whom there are some unto whom Allah spake, while some of them He exalted (above others) in
degree; and We
gave Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) and We supported him with
the holy Spirit. And if Allah had so wiled it, those who followed after them would not
have fought one with another after the clear proofs had come unto them. But they differed,
some of them believing and some disbelieving. And if Allah had so willed it, they would not
have fought one with another; but Allah doeth what He will. |
(2:253) "Of those messengers, some of whom We have caused to
excel others, and of whom there are some unto whom Allah spake, while some of them He exalted (above others) in degree"
Does Allah make distinctions between His messengers?
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| 2:254
O ye who believe! spend of that wherewith We have provided you ere a day come when there
will be no trafficking, nor friendship, nor intercession. The disbelievers,
they are the wrong-doers. |
(2:254) "The disbelievers, they are the wrong-doers."
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| 2:255
Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. Neither slumber nor sleep overtaketh Him. Unto Him belongeth
whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Who is he that intercedeth with Him save by His
leave ? He knoweth that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they encompass nothing of
His knowledge save what He will. His throne includeth the heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of
preserving them. He is the Sublime, the Tremendous. |
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| 2:256
There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error.
And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah
is Hearer, Knower. |
(2:256) There's no compulsion in religion, but (according to
the next verse) you'll be tortured forever if you don't accept the right religion.
"There is no compulsion in religion."
Is each person free to believe as he or she wishes?
(2:257) Disbelievers worship false gods. They will burn forever in the Fire.
"Those who disbelieve, their patrons are false deities.
Such are rightful owners of the Fire."
The Fire
(2:258) Abraham argues with a disbeliever by saying, "God makes the sun rise in the east. Make it rise in the west." Which totally
abashed the disbeliever. But the disbeliever should have said, "I make the sun rise in the east. Ask Allah to make it rise in the west."
That would have abashed Abraham and Allah.
"Bethink thee of him who had an argument with Abraham
about his Lord ... how, when Abraham said ... Lo! Allah causeth the sun to rise in the East, so do thou cause it to come up
from the West. Thus was the disbeliever abashed. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk."
(2:259) Then Allah tells us about a guy who had been dead for
100 years that he brought back to life. That's even cooler than the Rip Van
Winkle story.
"Allah made him die a hundred years, then brought him back to life. He said: How long hast thou
tarried ? (The man) said: I have tarried a day or part of a day. (He) said: Nay, but thou hast tarried for a hundred years. Just look at
thy food and drink which have not rotted! Look at thine ass! ... look at the bones, how We
adjust them and then cover them with flesh!"
(2:260) But Abraham, even after hearing all of Allah's tall tales,
still wasn't sure he believed. So Allah told him to put four chopped up four birds on a hill
and then call to them. (Here birdie, birdie!) Then when the birds come, you'll believe. Allah is mighty, wise, idiotic.
"And when Abraham said (unto his Lord): My Lord! Show
me how Thou givest life to the dead ... (His Lord) said: Take four of the birds and ... place a part of them on each hill, then call them,
they will come to thee in haste, and know that Allah is Mighty, Wise."
(2:264) "Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk."
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| 2:257
Allah is the Protecting Guardian of those who believe. He bringeth them out of darkness
into light. As for those who disbelieve, their patrons are false
deities. They bring them
out of light into darkness. Such are rightful owners of the Fire. They
will abide therein.
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| 2:258
Bethink thee of him who had an argument with Abraham about his Lord, because Allah had given him the kingdom;
how, when Abraham said: My Lord is He Who giveth life and causeth death, he answered: I give life and cause death.
Abraham said: Lo! Allah causeth the sun to rise in the East, so do thou cause it to come up from the West. Thus was the
disbeliever abashed. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.
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| 2:259
Or (bethink thee of) the like of him who, passing by a township which had fallen into
utter ruin, exclaimed: How shall Allah give this township life after its death ? And
Allah made him die a hundred years, then brought him back to life. He said: How long
hast thou tarried ? (The man) said: I have tarried a day or part of a day. (He) said:
Nay, but thou hast tarried for a hundred years. Just look at thy food and drink which
have not rotted! Look at thine ass! And, that We may make thee a token unto mankind,
look at the bones, how We adjust them and then cover them with flesh! And when (the
matter) became clear unto him, he said: I know now that Allah is Able to do all
things.
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| 2:260
And when Abraham said (unto his Lord): My Lord! Show me how Thou givest
life to the dead, He said: Dost thou not believe ? Abraham said: Yea, but (I ask)
in order that my heart may be at ease. (His Lord) said: Take four of the
birds and cause them to incline unto thee, then place a part of them on each hill, then
call them, they will come to thee in haste,
and know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.
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| 2:261
The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah's way is as the likeness of a grain which groweth seven ears, in every ear a
hundred grains. Allah giveth increase manifold to whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.
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| 2:262
Those who spend their wealth for the cause of Allah and afterward make not reproach and injury to follow that which they
have spent; their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them, neither shall they grieve.
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| 2:263
A kind word with forgiveness is better than almsgiving followed by injury. Allah is Absolute, Clement.
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| 2:264
O ye who believe! Render not vain your almsgiving by reproach and injury, like him who
spendeth his wealth only to be seen of men and believeth not in Allah and the Last Day. His
likeness is as the likeness of a rock whereon is dust of earth; a rainstorm smiteth it,
leaving it smooth and bare. They have no control of aught of that which they have gained.
Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk.
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| 2:265
And the likeness of those who spend their wealth in search of Allah's pleasure, and for the strengthening of their souls, is as the
likeness of a garden on a height. The rainstorm smiteth it and it bringeth forth its fruit twofold. And if the rainstorm smite it not,
then the shower. Allah is Seer of what ye do.
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| 2:266
Would any of you like to have a garden of palm-trees and vines, with rivers flowing underneath it, with all kinds of fruit for him
therein; and old age hath stricken him and he hath feeble offspring; and a fiery whirlwind striketh it and it is (all) consumed by fire.
Thus Allah maketh plain His revelations unto you, in order that ye may give thought. |
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| 2:267
O ye who believe! Spend of the good things which ye have earned, and of that which We bring forth from the earth for you, and seek not
the bad (with intent) to spend thereof (in charity) when ye would not take it for yourselves save with disdain; and know that Allah is
Absolute, Owner of Praise. |
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| 2:268
The devil promiseth you destitution and enjoineth on you lewdness. But Allah promiseth you forgiveness from Himself with bounty. Allah
is All-Embracing, All-knowing. |
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| 2:269
He giveth wisdom unto whom He will, and he unto whom wisdom is given, he truly hath received abundant good. But none remember except
men of understanding. |
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| 2:270
Whatever alms ye spend or vow ye vow, lo! Allah knoweth it. Wrong-doers have no helpers. |
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| 2:271
If ye publish your almsgiving, it is well, but if ye hide it and give it to the poor, it will be better for you, and will atone for some
of your ill-deeds. Allah is Informed of what ye do. |
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| 2:272
The guiding of them is not thy duty (O Muhammad), but Allah guideth whom He will. And whatsoever good thing ye spend, it is for
yourselves, when ye spend not save in search of Allah's Countenance; and whatsoever good thing ye spend, it will be repaid to you in
full, and ye will not be wronged. |
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| 2:273
(Alms are) for the poor who are straitened for the cause of Allah, who cannot travel in the land (for trade). The unthinking man
accounteth them wealthy because of their restraint. Thou shalt know them by their mark: They do not beg of men with importunity.
And whatsoever good thing ye spend, lo! Allah knoweth it. |
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| 2:274
Those who spend their wealth by night and day, by stealth and openly, verily their reward is with their Lord, and their shall no fear
come upon them neither shall they grieve. |
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| 2:275
Those who swallow usury cannot rise up save as he ariseth whom the devil hath prostrated by (his)
touch. That is because they say: Trade is just like usury; whereas Allah permitteth trading and
forbiddeth usury. He unto whom an admonition from his Lord cometh, and (he) refraineth (in obedience
thereto), he shall keep (the profits of) that which is past, and his affair (henceforth) is with
Allah. As for him who returneth (to usury) - Such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide
therein. |
(2:275)
"Those who swallow usury ... are rightful owners of the Fire."
The Fire
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| 2:276
Allah hath blighted usury and made almsgiving fruitful. Allah loveth not the impious and guilty. |
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| 2:277
Lo! those who believe and do good works and establish worship and pay the
poor-due, their reward is with their Lord and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they
grieve. |
(2:277) "Pay the poor-due."
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| 2:278
O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah, and give up what remaineth (due to you) from usury, if ye are (in truth)
believers. |
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| 2:279
And if ye do not, then be warned of war (against you) from Allah and His messenger. And if ye repent, then ye have your
principal (without interest). Wrong not, and ye shall not be wronged. |
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| 2:280
And if the debtor is in straitened circumstances, then (let there be) postponement to (the time of) ease; and that ye
remit the debt as almsgiving would be better for you if ye did but know. |
(2:280) "If the debtor is in straitened circumstances, then (let there be) postponement
to (the time of) ease."
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| 2:281
And guard yourselves against a day in which ye will be brought back to Allah. Then every soul will be paid in full
that which it hath earned, and they will not be wronged. |
|
| 2:282 O ye who believe! When ye contract a debt for a fixed term, record it
in writing. Let a scribe record it in writing between you (in terms of) equity. No scribe
should refuse to write as Allah hath taught him, so let him write, and let him who incurreth
the debt dictate, and let him observe his duty to Allah his Lord, and diminish naught
thereof. But if he who oweth the debt is of low understanding, or weak, or unable himself to
dictate, then let the guardian of his interests dictate in (terms of) equity.
And call two witness from among your men, two witnesses.
And if two men be not at hand, then a man and two women, of such as
ye approve as witnesses, so that if one erreth (though forgetfulness) the other will
remember. And the witnesses must not refuse when they are summoned. Be no averse to writing
down (the contract) whether it be small or great, with (record of) the term thereof. That
is more equitable in the sight of Allah and more sure for testimony, and the best way of
avoiding doubt between you; save only in the case when it is actual merchandise which ye
transfer among yourselves from hand to hand. In that case it is no sin for you if ye write it
not. And have witnesses when ye sell to one another, and let no harm be done to scribe or
witness. If ye do (harm to them) lo! it is a sin in you. Observe your duty to Allah. Allah
is teaching you. And Allah is knower of all things. |
(2:282) A woman is worth one-half a man.
"Call two witness from among your men ... And if two men be not at hand, then
a man and two women."
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| 2:283
If ye be on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then a pledge in hand (shall suffice). And if one of you entrusteth to another
let him who is trusted deliver up that which is entrusted to him (according to the pact between them) and let him observe his
duty to Allah his Lord. Hide not testimony. He who hideth it, verily his heart is sinful. Allah is Aware of what ye do. |
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| 2:284
Unto Allah (belongeth) whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; and whether ye make known what is in your minds or
hide it, Allah will bring you to account for it. He will forgive whom He will and He will punish whom He will. Allah is Able to do all
things. |
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| 2:285
The messenger believeth in that which hath been revealed unto him from his Lord and (so do)
believers. Each one believeth in Allah and His angels and His scriptures and His
messengers - We make no distinction between any of His messengers - and they say: We hear,
and we obey. (Grant us) Thy forgiveness, our Lord. Unto Thee is the journeying. |
(2:285)
"We make no distinction between any of His messengers"
Does Allah make distinctions between His messengers?
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| 2:286
Allah tasketh not a soul beyond its scope. For it (is only) that which it hath earned, and
against it (only) that which it hath deserved. Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget, or
miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as thou didst lay on those before us!
Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear! Pardon us, absolve
us and have mercy on us, Thou, our Protector, and give us victory over the
disbelieving folk. |
(2:286)
"Give us victory over the disbelieving folk."
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- 2:1-13 Allah is wise, mysterious,
funny
- 2:14-24 Produce a surah
the like thereof
- 2: 25-34 Believers get pure companions in heaven,
Adam learns the animals' names, and Iblis becomes a disbeliever
- 2: 35-74 Allah turns Jews into apes
and solves a murder mystery with a dead yellow cow
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- 2:106-138 Abrogation, proof, and Allah's coloring book
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directions (qiblah)
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- 2:243-286 Zombie soldiers, Rip Van Winkle, bird talk, and other silly stories
- The Bible and the Quran agree: God and
Satan force nonbelievers to disbelieve (2:6-7)
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(2:6-7, 98, 161, 191)
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Bible and Quran agree (2:6-7, 191, 222, 282)
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114, 126, 162, 165-6, 174,
178, 201)
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(2:65)
- The punishment
for mishandling the Quran (2:65-66)
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and the Holy Father: the Bible vs the Quran (2:191, 216)
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and the Quran agree: Stay away from menstruating women. (2:222)
- Taking the Quran out of context
(to justify belief in it) (2:256-7)
- The
worth of a woman: the Bible vs. the Quran (2:282)
- Help begin the collapse of
Catholic morality: Masturbate! (2:65-66)
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- 2: The Cow
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(Part II -- Women suck. And Jews suck, too.)
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- 2:124-141 Endorsements
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