A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:262 Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and then do not follow up what they have spent with reminders [of it] or [other] injury will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they… Continue reading Qur’an 2:262-264
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:261 The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains.And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills.And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.Koran 2:261 Wheat… Continue reading Qur’an 2:261
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:260 And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead."[Allah] said, "Have you not believed?"He said, "Yes, but [I ask] only that my heart may be satisfied."[Allah] said, "Take four birds and commit them to yourself. Then [after slaughtering… Continue reading Qur’an 2:260
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:259 Or [consider such an example] as the one who passed by a township which had fallen into ruin.He said, "How will Allah bring this to life after its death?"So Allah caused him to die for a hundred years; then He revived him.He said, "How long… Continue reading Qur’an 2:259
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:258 Have you not considered the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord [merely] because Allah had given him kingship?When Abraham said, "My Lord is the one who gives life and causes death,"he said, "I give life and cause death."Abraham said, "Indeed, Allah brings up… Continue reading Qur’an 2:258
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:257 Allah is the Ally of those who believe.He brings them out from darknesses into the light.And those who disbelieve - their allies are ṭāghūt.They take them out of the light into darknesses.Those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide eternally therein.Koran 2:257 Here’s… Continue reading Qur’an 2:257
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:256 There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion.The right course has become distinct from the wrong.So whoever disbelieves in ṭāghūt and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it.And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.Koran 2:256 Here’s my… Continue reading Qur’an 2:256
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:255 Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining.Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep.To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?He knows what is [presently]… Continue reading Qur’an 2:255
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:254 O you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you before there comes a Day in which there is no exchange [i.e., ransom] and no friendship and no intercession.And the disbelievers - they are the wrongdoers.Koran 2:254 Here’s my improved version:… Continue reading Qur’an 2:254
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:253 Those messengers - some of them We caused to exceed others.Among them were those to whom Allah spoke, and He raised some of them in degree.And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs, and We supported him with the Pure Spirit [i.e., Gabriel].If… Continue reading Qur’an 2:253
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