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
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
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
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
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
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
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:60 Have you not seen those who claim to have believed in what was revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you?They wish to refer legislation to ṭāghūt, while they were commanded to reject it; and Satan wishes to lead them far astray.61… Continue reading Qur’an 4:60-63
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: O you who have believed, obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allāh and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allāh and the Last Day.That is the best [way] and best in… Continue reading Qur’an 4:59
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Indeed, Allāh commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice.Excellent is that which Allāh instructs you.Indeed, Allāh is ever Hearing and Seeing.Koran 4:58 Here’s my improved version: For Muhammad to judge, requires him to… Continue reading Qur’an 4:58
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 4:56 Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses - We will drive them into a fire.Every time their skins are roasted through, We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment.Indeed, Allāh is ever Exalted in Might and Wise.57 But those who… Continue reading Qur’an 4:56-57
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