A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:267 O you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth.And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with… Continue reading Qur’an 2:267-269
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Qur’an 2:266
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:266 Would one of you like to have a garden of palm trees and grapevines underneath which rivers flow in which he has from every fruit?But he is afflicted with old age and has weak [i.e., immature] offspring, and it is hit by a whirlwind containing… Continue reading Qur’an 2:266
Qur’an 2:265
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:265 And the example of those who spend their wealth seeking means to the approval of Allah and assuring [reward for] themselves is like a garden on high ground which is hit by a downpour - so it yields its fruits in double.And [even] if it… Continue reading Qur’an 2:265
Qur’an 2:262-264
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
Qur’an 2:261
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
Qur’an 2:260
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
Qur’an 2:259
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
Qur’an 2:258
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
Qur’an 2:257
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
Qur’an 2:256
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










