A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:92 And never is it for a believer to kill a believer except by mistake.And whoever kills a believer by mistake - then the freeing of a believing slave and a compensation payment [diyah] presented to his [i.e., the deceased's] family [is required], unless they give… Continue reading Qur’an 4:92-93
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Qur’an 4:88-91
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:88 What is [the matter] with you [that you are] two groups concerning the hypocrites, while Allāh has made them fall back [into error and disbelief] for what they earned.Do you wish to guide those whom Allāh has sent astray?And he whom Allāh sends astray -… Continue reading Qur’an 4:88-91
Qur’an 4:84-87
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:84 So fight, [O Muḥammad], in the cause of Allāh; you are not held responsible except for yourself.And encourage the believers [to join you] that perhaps Allāh will restrain the [military] might of those who disbelieve.And Allāh is greater in might and stronger in [exemplary] punishment.85… Continue reading Qur’an 4:84-87
Qur’an 4:82-83
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:82 Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’ān?If it had been from [any] other than Allāh, they would have found within it much contradiction.83 And when there comes to them something [i.e., information] about [public] security or fear, they spread it around.But if they had… Continue reading Qur’an 4:82-83
Qur’an 4:80-81
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:80 He who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allāh; but those who turn away - We have not sent you over them as a guardian.81 And they say, "[We pledge] obedience."But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other… Continue reading Qur’an 4:80-81
Qur’an 4:77-79
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:77 Have you not seen those who were told, "Restrain your hands [from fighting] and establish prayer and give zakāh"?But then when battle was ordained for them, at once a party of them feared men as they fear Allāh or with [even] greater fear.They said, "Our… Continue reading Qur’an 4:77-79
Qur’an 4:75-76
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:75 And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allāh and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, "Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a… Continue reading Qur’an 4:75-76
Qur’an 4:71-74
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:71 O you who have believed, take your precaution and [either] go forth in companies or go forth all together.72 And indeed, there is among you he who lingers behind; and if disaster strikes you, he says, "Allāh has favored me in that I was not… Continue reading Qur’an 4:71-74
Qur’an 4:66-70
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:66 And if We had decreed upon them, "Kill yourselves" or "Leave your homes," they would not have done it, except for a few of them.But if they had done what they were instructed, it would have been better for them and a firmer position [for… Continue reading Qur’an 4:66-70
Qur’an 4:64-65
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:64 And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allāh.And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you, [O Muḥammad], and asked forgiveness of Allāh and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allāh… Continue reading Qur’an 4:64-65










