Ask them, about the town which was situated on the sea shore,what happened when they transgressed in the matter of Sabbath. Onthe day of their Sabbath the fish appeared before them on thesurface of the water but on the days other than their Sabbaththey never came near them; thus did We tempt them because theytransgressed.

You very well know the story of those of you who transgressed inthe matter of the Sabbath; We ordered them: "Be detested apes".

Thus, We made their fate an example to their own people and tosucceeding generations, and a lesson to those who areGod-conscious.

Allah does not mind using the similitude of a gnat or an evenmore insignificant creature to teach a lesson. Those who believeknow that it is the truth from their Rabb; but the unbelieverssay: "What does Allah mean by such a similitude?" By such asimilitude Allah confounds many and enlightens many. He confoundsnone except the transgressors:

They ask you about war in the Sacred Month. Tell them: "fightingin this month is a heinous offence; but to prevent from the pathof Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access and expel Hisworshippers from the Sacred Mosque is a more severe crime, sincemischief is worse than killing in His sight. As for unbelievers:they will not cease fighting until they succeed in turning youback from your religion if they can; and if any of you turns backfrom his religion and dies as an unbeliever, his deeds willbecome void in this life and in the hereafter. He will be theinmate of hellfire, to live in there forever.

Transposing a prohibited month is only an addition to unbelief,thereby the disbelievers are misguided. They make a certain monthlawful one year and in another year they make the same aforbidden month, so that they make up for the months which Allahhas sanctified, thus making lawful what Allah has forbidden.Their evil actions seem pleasing to them. Allah does not guidethe disbelieving people.

Kill them wherever they confront you in combat and drive them outof the places from which they have driven you. Though killing isbad, creating mischief is worse than killing. Do not fight themwithin the precincts of the Sacred Mosque unless they attack youthere; but if they attack you put them to the sword; that is thepunishment for such unbelievers.

If they cease hostility, then surely Allah is Forgiving,Merciful.

They ask you about war in the Sacred Month. Tell them: "fightingin this month is a heinous offence; but to prevent from the pathof Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access and expel Hisworshippers from the Sacred Mosque is a more severe crime, sincemischief is worse than killing in His sight. As for unbelievers:they will not cease fighting until they succeed in turning youback from your religion if they can; and if any of you turns backfrom his religion and dies as an unbeliever, his deeds willbecome void in this life and in the hereafter. He will be theinmate of hellfire, to live in there forever.

But now there is no reason why Allah should not punish them whenthey are blocking others from the Masjid-al-Haram (Ka'bah),whereas they are not its lawful guardians. In fact, its onlyguardians are those who fear Allah, even though most of them donot understand.

As for those who are unbelievers and debar others from the Way ofAllah and from the Masjid-al-Haram, to which We have assigned allmankind with equal rights whether they are natives or foreigners,and whoever intend to deviate from righteousness to wrongdoing inits vicinity, We will make him taste a painful punishment.

O believers! Know that mushrikin are unclean; therefore, do notlet them come near the Masjid-al-Haram after this year'spilgrimage. If you fear poverty, soon Allah - if He so wills -enrich you out of His bounty. Allah is All-Knowledgeable,All-Wise.

and make a proclamation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) to mankind: theywill come to you on foot and on lean camels from every distantquarter,

so that they may witness the benefits which are made availablehere for them, and pronounce the name of Allah over the cattlewhich We have provided as food for them, on the appointed days,then eat meat themselves and feed the indigent and needy.

Then they should accomplish their needful acts of shaving orcutting their hair and taking a bath, fulfill their vows and gofor Tawaf-e-Ziyarah to the Ancient House.

This was the object for which the Ka'bah was built, and whoeverhonors the sacred rites of Allah, it is good for him in the sightof his Rabb. The meat of cattle is lawful to you, except what hasalready been mentioned to you; therefore, shun the abomination ofidols and shun all false statements.

Dedicate yourselves to Allah and do not commit shirk with Him:for anyone who commits shirk, it is as though he had fallen fromthe sky; then his body is either snatched away by birds orcarried away by the wind to some far-off place,

so it is, and he who respects the Symbols of Allah, surely showsthe piety of his heart.

O believers! Do not violate the sanctity of the Symbols of Allah:the Sacred Month , the animals brought for sacrifice, thegarlands that mark such animals, and those people visiting theSacred House (Ka'bah) to seek the grace and good pleasure oftheir Rabb. When you put off your Ihram (pilgrimage is over) thenyou are allowed to hunt. Let not the hatred of some people - whoonce hindered you from the Sacred Mosque - incite you to committransgression. Cooperate with one another in righteousness andpiety, and do not cooperate in sin and transgression. Have fearof Allah. Allah is stern in punishment.

For every nation We prescribed a way of sacrifice so that theymay pronounce the name of Allah over the cattle which He hasgiven them for food, but the object is one and the same: toremember that your God is one God; so submit yourselves to Him asa Muslim, and O Prophet, give good news to the humble,

It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; itis your piety that reaches Him. Thus, He has subjected theseanimals to you so that you may glorify Allah for giving youguidance, and O Prophet, give good news to those who do good toothers.

We have included the sacrificial camels among the Symbols ofAllah, for there is much good for you in them. Therefore,pronounce the name of Allah over them while standing, and whenthey fall down on their sides after slaughter, when theirmovement completely stops, then eat of their meat, feed thecontented (poor who do not ask) and the beggars (poor who ask).Thus We have subjected these animals to you so that you may begrateful.

and make a proclamation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) to mankind: theywill come to you on foot and on lean camels from every distantquarter,

so that they may witness the benefits which are made availablehere for them, and pronounce the name of Allah over the cattlewhich We have provided as food for them, on the appointed days,then eat meat themselves and feed the indigent and needy.

Then they should accomplish their needful acts of shaving orcutting their hair and taking a bath, fulfill their vows and gofor Tawaf-e-Ziyarah to the Ancient House.

This was the object for which the Ka'bah was built, and whoeverhonors the sacred rites of Allah, it is good for him in the sightof his Rabb. The meat of cattle is lawful to you, except what hasalready been mentioned to you; therefore, shun the abomination ofidols and shun all false statements.

Dedicate yourselves to Allah and do not commit shirk with Him:for anyone who commits shirk, it is as though he had fallen fromthe sky; then his body is either snatched away by birds orcarried away by the wind to some far-off place,

so it is, and he who respects the Symbols of Allah, surely showsthe piety of his heart.

You may benefit (by using their milk) from the cattle dedicatedfor sacrifice, until the time of their slaughter, then theirplace of sacrifice is near the Ancient House.

so that they may witness the benefits which are made availablehere for them, and pronounce the name of Allah over the cattlewhich We have provided as food for them, on the appointed days,then eat meat themselves and feed the indigent and needy.

and make a proclamation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) to mankind: theywill come to you on foot and on lean camels from every distantquarter,

so that they may witness the benefits which are made availablehere for them, and pronounce the name of Allah over the cattlewhich We have provided as food for them, on the appointed days,then eat meat themselves and feed the indigent and needy.

Then they should accomplish their needful acts of shaving orcutting their hair and taking a bath, fulfill their vows and gofor Tawaf-e-Ziyarah to the Ancient House.

This was the object for which the Ka'bah was built, and whoeverhonors the sacred rites of Allah, it is good for him in the sightof his Rabb. The meat of cattle is lawful to you, except what hasalready been mentioned to you; therefore, shun the abomination ofidols and shun all false statements.

Dedicate yourselves to Allah and do not commit shirk with Him:for anyone who commits shirk, it is as though he had fallen fromthe sky; then his body is either snatched away by birds orcarried away by the wind to some far-off place,

so it is, and he who respects the Symbols of Allah, surely showsthe piety of his heart.

so that they may witness the benefits which are made availablehere for them, and pronounce the name of Allah over the cattlewhich We have provided as food for them, on the appointed days,then eat meat themselves and feed the indigent and needy.

The life of this world is but play and amusement. If you believeand follow the way of piety, He will grant you your rewards andwill not ask you to give up your possessions.

If He were to demand all of your possessions and press you forit, you would grow stingy, and He would bring out all yourmalice.

Behold, you are those who are being asked to give in the cause ofAllah. Yet some of you are stingy, whereas whoever is stingy toHis cause, is in fact stingy to himself. Allah is selfsufficient, it is you who are needy. If you turn away He willreplace you by some other folk; who will not be like you.

Therefore, offer Salah (prayer) to your Rabb and sacrifice.

Behold! Safa and Marwah (two hills in the Sacred Mosque) areamong the symbols of Allah. So anyone who performs Hajj or Umrah(pilgrimage) to the House, there is no blame if one goes aroundboth of them; and anyone who does good voluntarily should knowthat surely Allah knows the grateful.

If He wants, He can cause the wind to become still and leave themmotionless on their backs - surely in this example there aresigns for every such person who patiently endures and isgrateful.

and similar vessels We have made for them on which they ride.

If We want, We can drown them; and they will have no helper tosave them, nor can they be rescued,

except through Our mercy and unless We prolong their lives for awhile.

O Children of Adam! Put on your adornment (decent proper dress)when you attend your Masjid at the time of every prayer. Eat anddrink, but do not be extravagant; surely He does not love theextravagant.

But in this life he neither believed, nor offered Salah (prayed);

Your real protecting friends are Allah, His Rasool, and thefellow believers - the ones who establish Salah, pay Zakah andbow down humbly before Allah.

with the exception of those who offer the Salah (prayer),

remain steadfast in their Salah (prayer),

by such people whom neither business nor business profit candivert from the remembrance of Allah, nor from establishing Salahand nor from paying Zakah, for they fear the Day of Judgementwhen hearts will be overturned and eyes will be petrified,

who hope that Allah will reward them according to the best oftheir deeds and add for them even more out of His grace: forAllah gives without measure to whom He pleases.

who believe in the Unseen, who establish Salah (five regulardaily prayers) and spend in charity out of what We have providedfor their sustenance;

Establish Salah (prayers); give Zakah (charity); and bow downwith those who bow down in worship.

Remember, We took a covenant (firm commitment) from the childrenof Israel: "You shall worship none but Allah; be good to yourparents, relatives, orphans and destitute, speak fair to thepeople, establish 'Salah', and pay 'Zakah.'" But you broke thecovenant, except a few of you, and you paid no heed.

Establish Salah and pay Zakah, and whatever good you send aheadof you to the Hereafter for yourselves, you shall find it withAllah; surely Allah is watching all your actions.

Righteousness is not whether you turn your face towards East orWest; but the righteousness is to believe in Allah, the Last Day,the Angels, the Books and the Prophets, and to spend wealth outof love for Him on relatives, orphans, helpless, needytravellers, those who ask for and on the redemption of captives;and to establish Salah (prayers), to pay Zakah (alms), to fulfillpromises when made, to be steadfast in distress, in adversity,and at the time of war. These people are the truthful and theseare the pious.

Those who believe and do good deeds, establish regular prayers,and give regular charity will have their reward with their Rabb.They will have nothing to fear or to regret.

However, those among them who are well-grounded in knowledge andthose who truly believe in what has been revealed to you, OMuhammad, and other Prophets before you, establishes Salah, paysZakah, and believes in Allah and the Last Day, will soon be givena mighty reward.

Your real protecting friends are Allah, His Rasool, and thefellow believers - the ones who establish Salah, pay Zakah andbow down humbly before Allah.

to establish Salah and fear Him, before Whom you shall all beassembled on the Day of Judgement.

As for those who strictly observe the Book and establish Salah;surely We never let the reward of such righteous people go waste.

who establish Salah and spend in charity out of the sustenancewhich We have given them.

The mosques of Allah should be maintained by those who believe inAllah and the Last Day, establish Salah (prayers), and pay Zakah(poor due) and fear none except Allah. It is they who areexpected to follow the true guidance.

The true believers, both men and women, are protectors of oneanother. They enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil; theyestablish Salah, pay Zakah, and obey Allah and His Rasool. It isthey on whom Allah will have His mercy; surely Allah is Mighty,Wise.

Establish Salah ( prayers) at the two ends of the day and in theearly part of the night. Indeed virtues remove evils. This is areminder for the mindful.

also they are the ones who are patient, seek the pleasure oftheir Rabb, establish Salah, spend secretly and openly out of thesustenance which We have provided for them, and repel evil withgood - they are the ones for whom there is the home of thehereafter

O Prophet, tell My devotees who have believed, to establish Salah(regular five times daily prayers) and spend in charity openlyand secretly out of the sustenance which We have given them,before the coming of that Day in which there will neither betrading nor any friendship.

whose hearts tremble at the mention of Allah; who endureadversity with patience, who establish Salah and spend in charityout of what we have given them.

These are the people who, if We establish them in the land, willestablish Salah and pay Zakah, enjoin justice and forbid evil;the final decision of all affairs is in the hands of Allah.

Strive in the Way of Allah as you ought to strive with sincerityand discipline; He has chosen you and has not laid upon you anyhardship in the observance of your faith - the faith of yourfather Ibrahim (Abraham). He named you Muslims before in priorscriptures and in this (The Qur'an), so that His Rasool maytestify against you and you yourselves may testify against restof the mankind. Therefore, establish Salah, pay Zakah and holdfast to Allah; Who is your Protector - so what an excellentProtector and what a splendid Supporter!

who establish the Salah (prayer) and pay the Zakah (charity) andfirmly believe in the hereafter.

Recite from this Book (Al-Qur'an) which has been revealed to youand establish Salah (Islamic prayers). Surely Salah keeps oneaway from shameful and evil deeds; and surely the remembrance ofAllah (during your prayers and Allah's mention of your name inresponse to your prayers) is the greatest of all deeds, Allahknows what you do.

Turn in repentance to Him, fear Him, establish Salah (regularfive times daily prayers) and do not be of the mushrikin

who establish Salah (Islamic Prayers), give Zakah (obligatoryCharity) and firmly believe in the hereafter.

These are on true guidance from their Rabb and these are the oneswho will attain felicity.

No bearer of a burden will bear another's burden, and if a heavyladen person cries out for help, none will come forward to sharethe least of his burden, even though he be a close relative. OProphet! You can only admonish those who fear their Rabb - thoughthey cannot see Him - and establish Salah. He that purifieshimself does so for his own good. To Allah is the destination ofall.

Surely those who recite the Book of Allah, establish Salah, spendout of what We have given them, secretly and openly, may hope forimperishable gain.

That He may pay them back their full reward and give them evenmore out of His grace; surely He is Forgiving and Appreciative ofHis devotees.

Whatever you are given is nothing but a provision for thetransitory life of this world, better and ever lasting is thereward which Allah has for those who believe, put their trust intheir Rabb,

avoid major sins and shameful deeds, forgive even when they areangry;

answer the call of their Rabb, establish Salah, conduct theiraffairs with mutual consultation, spend out of the sustenancewhich We have given them,

Do you hesitate to give out in charity before your privateconsultation with him? If you cannot afford it - Allah willforgive you - so establish Salah and pay Zakah, and obey Allahand His Rasool. Allah is well aware of all your actions.

Surely your Rabb knows that you stand in prayers nearly two-thirds of the night, and sometimes one-half or one-third of it,so do others among your companions. Allah has the measures of thenight and the day. He knows that you will not be able to keep itup, so He has turned to you in Mercy, therefore, read from theQur'an as much as you easily can. He knows that there may be somesick people among you, and some others who travel through theland to seek Allah's bounty; and yet some others fighting for thecause of Allah. Therefore, read as much of the Qur'an as youeasily can. Establish the Salah (five time daily prayers) and paythe Zakah (poor due), and give to Allah a goodly loan. Whatevergood you will send forth for yourselves, you will find it withAllah, which will be much better and greater in reward. SeekAllah's forgiveness, surely Allah is Oft-Forgiving, MostMerciful.

Yet they were commanded nothing but to worship Allah, with theirsincere devotion to Him, being True in their faith; to establishSalah ( prayers); and to pay Zakah (poor due); and that is theinfallible true Religion.

When you finish your Salah (prayers) remember Allah whether youare standing, sitting or reclining; then as soon as you are safe(out of danger) establish regular Salah in full. Surely Salah aremade obligatory for the believers at their prescribed times.

Establish Salah from the decline of the sun till the darkness ofthe night (Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha) and read at Fajr (dawn);for the reading at Fajr is witnessed (by the angels).

Guard your Salah (obligatory regular prayers) especially themiddle Salah and stand up with true devotion to Allah.

Establish Salah ( prayers) at the two ends of the day and in theearly part of the night. Indeed virtues remove evils. This is areminder for the mindful.

Therefore be patient with what they say. Glorify your Rabb withHis praise before sunrise and before sunset, glorify Him duringthe hours of the night as well as at the ends of the day, so thatyou may find satisfaction.

Establish Salah from the decline of the sun till the darkness ofthe night (Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha) and read at Fajr (dawn);for the reading at Fajr is witnessed (by the angels).

During a part of the night, pray Tahajjud, an additional prayerfor you (O Muhammad), very soon your Rabb may exalt you to'Maqam-e-Mahmood' (a station of great glory).

Therefore, glorify Allah in the evening and in the morning

- all praise is due to Him in the heavens and the earth - soglorify Him in the late afternoon and when the day begins todecline.

Have you seen the one (Abu Jahl) who forbids

Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)?

Have you considered, if He was on the right guidance,

or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone fromprayer?

Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, whatwill happen?

Does he not know that Allah is observing all things?

Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, We will drag him bythe forelock,

a lying, sinful forelock.

So let him call his supporters for help,

We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him.

O believers! When the call for Salah (prayer) is made on Friday(the day of congregational prayers), hasten to the remembrance ofAllah and cease your business. That is better for you if you butknew.

When you finish the Salah, then disperse through the land andseek the bounty of Allah (go back to your normal business).Remember Allah frequently, so that you may prosper.

Those who are still weak in Iman (faith), when they see somebargain or some sport they rush to it and leave you standing. OProphet declare to them that what Allah has in store for them isfar better than any sport and bargain, and Allah is the bestprovider.

O believers! When the call for Salah (prayer) is made on Friday(the day of congregational prayers), hasten to the remembrance ofAllah and cease your business. That is better for you if you butknew.

When you finish the Salah, then disperse through the land andseek the bounty of Allah (go back to your normal business).Remember Allah frequently, so that you may prosper.

Those who are still weak in Iman (faith), when they see somebargain or some sport they rush to it and leave you standing. OProphet declare to them that what Allah has in store for them isfar better than any sport and bargain, and Allah is the bestprovider.

Have you seen the one who denies the Day of Judgment?

He it is who drives away the orphan with harshness

and does not encourage the feeding of the poor.

So woe to those who offer Salah (prayers),

but are neglectful of their Salah (offer Prayers but disregardthe very purpose of establishing Salah - to have the fear ofAllah and be mindful to the needs of other people);

those who make a show of piety

and refuse to share the necessities of life.

Have you seen the one who denies the Day of Judgment?

He it is who drives away the orphan with harshness

and does not encourage the feeding of the poor.

So woe to those who offer Salah (prayers),

but are neglectful of their Salah (offer Prayers but disregardthe very purpose of establishing Salah - to have the fear ofAllah and be mindful to the needs of other people);

those who make a show of piety

and refuse to share the necessities of life.

Establish Salah from the decline of the sun till the darkness ofthe night (Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha) and read at Fajr (dawn);for the reading at Fajr is witnessed (by the angels).

But the generations who succeeded them abandoned the Salah andstarted following their lusts; so they will soon face theconsequences of their deviation.

O believers! Do not offer your Salah when you are drunk until youknow what you are saying; nor after seminal emission, except whenyou are travelling, unless you wash your whole body. If you aresick, or on a journey, or one of you has used the toilet, or hashad contact with women (sexual relation with wives) and can findno water, then make Tayammum: take some clean earth and rub yourfaces and hands with it. Allah is Lenient, Forgiving.

O believers! Do not offer your Salah when you are drunk until youknow what you are saying; nor after seminal emission, except whenyou are travelling, unless you wash your whole body. If you aresick, or on a journey, or one of you has used the toilet, or hashad contact with women (sexual relation with wives) and can findno water, then make Tayammum: take some clean earth and rub yourfaces and hands with it. Allah is Lenient, Forgiving.

O believers! When you rise up for Salah (prayer), wash your facesand your hands as far as the elbows, wipe your heads with wethands and wash your feet to the ankles. If you had an emission ofsemen, then take a full bath. However, if you are sick or on ajourney or you have used the toilet or you had intercourse withyour women (your wife) and you do not find any water then resortto Tayammum - find clean soil and rub your faces and hands withit. Allah does not wish to burden you; He only wishes to purifyyou and to perfect His favor upon you, so that you may bethankful.

Seek Allah's help with patience and Salah: it is indeed hard tobe patient and to be punctual in offering Salah except for thosewho fear Allah,

O' You who believe! Seek My help with patience and prayer:surely, Allah is with those who are patient.

When you travel in the earth, there is no blame on you if youshorten your prayers, especially when you fear that theunbelievers may attack you, since the unbelievers are your openenemies.

Guard your Salah (obligatory regular prayers) especially themiddle Salah and stand up with true devotion to Allah.

O Prophet, say to them: "Whether you call Him Allah or call HimRahman; it is all the same by whichever name you call Him becausefor Him are all the Finest names. Offer your Salah neither in tooloud a voice nor in too low a voice but seek a middle course

Also declare: "Surely my Salah, my devotion, my life, and mydeath are all for Allah the Rabb of the Worlds.

from a fountain, called Salsabil.

O believers! When you struggle in the way of Allah, investigatecarefully, and do not say to anyone who offers you a salutation:"You are not a believer" in order to seek worldly gain by this.Allah has abundant spoils for you. Remember that you yourselveswere in the same condition before, Allah has conferred His favorson you. Therefore, make a thorough investigation beforeconsidering someone an unbeliever. Allah is well aware of allyour actions.

Indeed Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet. Obelievers, call for Allah's blessings on him and salute him withall respect.