Understanding Al Quran the easy way (urdu) قرآن تفسیر اردو

Today, we are not short on manpower. We are not lacking in resources. The Muslim world is rich in population, talent, and wealth. But what we are missing is the very thing that once made us rise above the rest: the power of Īmān. Our hearts have become attached to this dunya, distracted by comfort, divided by politics, and weakened by doubt. Without deep faith, unity, sincerity, and a clear moral compass, we cannot hope to achieve the victories of the past. It is not the sword that wins the war—it is the strength of the soul behind it. Victory begins with Īmān. And until we rebuild that in ourselves, our communities, and our youth, the outward results will remain out of reach.

In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for planning and preparing for Ramadan, ensuring you make the most of this sacred month. From setting spiritual goals to managing time effectively, we’ll cover essential tips to help you enter Ramadan with the right mindset and preparation. Whether you're looking to strengthen your connection with the Quran, improve your fasting habits, or cultivate consistency in worship, this episode provides a step-by-step guide to help you achieve a fulfilling and transformative Ramadan. Tune in for insights and inspiration!

in this episode we discuss the reality of Taqwa and the psychology behind it.

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the beautiful phrases MashaAllah ("What Allah has willed") and Allahumma Barik ("O Allah, bless it"), exploring their meanings, contexts, and significance in Islam. Many of us use these expressions daily, but do we truly understand their purpose? We’ll discuss: The key differences between MashaAllah and Allahumma Barik and when to use each. How these phrases play a role in protecting ourselves and others from the evil eye (ayn). Practical tips to safeguard yourself and your loved ones from envy and harmful gazes. The spiritual wisdom behind recognizing Allah’s blessings and wishing well for others. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or simply seeking a way to enhance your daily interactions with mindfulness and gratitude, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how small yet powerful words can make a big difference in your life and relationships.

"Eesaal-e-Sawab: A Journey of Love and Truth for Our Departed" Losing a loved one leaves an ache like no other, a longing to do something—anything—that might ease their path in the Hereafter. In this heartfelt podcast, we explore the concept of Eesaal-e-Sawab through the timeless wisdom of the Quran and Sunnah. Together, we uncover the truth about what truly benefits the deceased and address the false practices that may stem from desperation and grief. This is a journey of clarity and solace, offering hope and guidance to those seeking to honor their loved ones in ways that are meaningful and accepted by Allah. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between love, loss, and faith, finding strength in acts of remembrance that truly matter.

In this episode we discuss what is barakah and a few tips to increase it in your life, provision, children, time etc. in the light of Quran and Hadith

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are seven whom Allah will shade on a day when there is no shade but His. They are a just ruler, a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, one whose heart is attached to the mosques, two who love each other, meet each other, and depart from each other for the sake of Allah, a man who is tempted by a beautiful woman of high status but he rejects her, saying , ‘I fear Allah,’ and one who spends in charity and hides it such that his right hand does not know what his left hand has given, and one who remembered Allah in private and he wept.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 660, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1031

In a world rife with confusion and delusion, one of the most misunderstood concepts is the path to forming a deep and profound connection with our Creator. What does it truly mean to become a *Wali* of Allah? For some, it’s a rank reserved for a chosen few; for others, it’s shrouded in misconceptions far removed from the essence of Islam. In this episode, we uncover the true meaning of *Wilayah*—being a friend of Allah. Drawing on the Qur'an and Hadith, we dispel cultural distortions and explore the simple yet transformative requirements of true faith and *taqwa* (God-consciousness) as defined by Allah Himself.

Dhikr is a remembrance of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎ that roots from deep love. Dhikr has become a very mechanical exercise for us and in order to revive the essence of Dhikr in our lives we have to understand the soul of Dhikr so we can reap it's benefits .

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎ tells us about the three progressive stages of the Nafs in Qur'an. Through constant discipline and hardwork finally achieving a Nafs that is content with the obedience and decree of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎.

In Surah qalam Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎ praises the best character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asks him to be patient. because he is preaching to the people of worst character. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎ highlights their character flaws in order to warn us against such traits that can lead us to the punishment in this world and in the hereafter

The real concept of abd, why did Allah create us. what does it mean to be abd of Allah.

The meaning of the word متاع in the Qur'an, tells us the reality of the transient nature of this world, and the real purpose of everything Allah provided us in this life

Surah Asr is one of the shortest surah of the Qur'an but it's the most comprehensive formula for success.

They ask you, [O Muḥammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allāh is Knowing of it." (Ayah 215) Fighting has been made obligatory upon you ˹believers˺, though you dislike it. Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know. (Ayah 216)

Mankind was [of] one religion [before their deviation]; then Allāh sent the prophets as bringers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the Scripture in truth to judge between the people concerning that in which they differed. And none differed over it [i.e., the Scripture] except those who were given it - after the clear proofs came to them - out of jealous animosity among themselves. And Allāh guided those who believed to the truth concerning that over which they had differed, by His permission. And Allāh guides whom He wills to a straight path. (Ayah 213) Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allāh?" Unquestionably, the help of Allāh is near. (Ayah 214)

Ask the Children of Israel how many clear signs We have given them. And whoever trades Allah’s favour—after receiving it—˹for disbelief˺ should know that Allah is indeed severe in punishment. (Ayah 211) Beautified for those who disbelieve is the life of this world, and they ridicule those who believe. But those who fear Allāh are above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allāh gives provision to whom He wills without account. (Ayah 212)

O you who have believed, enter into Islām completely [and perfectly] and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.(Ayah 208) But if you slip [i.e., deviate] after clear proofs have come to you, then know that Allāh is Exalted in Might and Wise. (Ayah 209) Are these people waiting for God to come to them in the shadows of the clouds, together with the angels? But the matter would already have been decided by then: all matters are brought back to God.(Ayah 210)

When he is told, ‘Beware of God,’ his arrogance leads him to sin. Hell is enough for him: a dreadful resting place. (Ayah 206) And of the people is he who sells himself,seeking the pleasure of Allāh. And Allāh is Kind to [His] servants. (Ayah 207)

Among men there is one whose speech, in this life, attracts you; he even makes Allah his witness on what is in his heart, while he is extremely quarrelsome. (Ayah 204) And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy crops and animals. And Allāh does not like corruption. (Ayah 205)

And remember Allah during ˹these˺ appointed days.  Whoever departs swiftly on the second day is not sinful, neither are those who stay behind ˹till the third—seeking additional reward˺, so long as they are mindful ˹of their Lord˺. And be mindful of Allah, and know that to Him you will ˹all˺ be gathered.

And when you have completed your rites, remember Allāh like your [previous] remembrance of your fathers or with [much] greater remembrance. And among the people is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world," and he will have in the Hereafter no share. (Ayah 200) But among them is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire." (Ayah 201) Those will have a share of what they have earned, and Allāh is swift in account. (Ayah 202)

There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty  from your Lord [during ḥajj]. But when you depart from ʿArafāt, remember Allāh at al-Mashʿar al-Ḥarām. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray.(Ayah 198) Then depart from the place from where [all] the people depart and ask forgiveness of Allāh. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful. (Ayah 199)

Ḥajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made ḥajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of iḥrām], there is [to be for him] no obscenity and no disobedience and no disputing during ḥajj. And whatever good you do - Allāh knows it. And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is Taqwa. And fear Me, O people of understanding.

Complete the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage for Allah. But if prevented ˹from proceeding˺, then ˹offer˺ whatever sacrificial animals you can afford. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal reaches its destination. But if any of you is ill or has a scalp ailment ˹requiring shaving˺, then compensate either by fasting, charity, or a sacrificial offering. In times of peace, you may combine the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage then make the sacrificial offering you can afford. Whoever cannot afford that ˹offering˺, let them fast three days during pilgrimage and seven after returning ˹home˺—completing ten. These offerings are for those who do not live near the Sacred House. And be mindful of Allah, and know that Allah is severe in punishment.(Ayah 196)

˹There will be retaliation in˺ a sacred month for ˹an offence in˺ a sacred month, and all violations will bring about retaliation. So, if anyone attacks you, retaliate in the same manner. ˹But˺ be mindful of Allah, and know that Allah is with those mindful ˹of Him˺.(Ayah 194) Spend in the cause of Allah and do not let your own hands throw you into destruction ˹by withholding˺. And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers. (Ayah 195)

But if they stop, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.(Ayah 192) Fight them until there is no Fitnah any more, and obedience remains for Allah. But, if they stop, then aggression is not allowed except against the transgressors.(Ayah 193)

Fight in the cause of Allah ˹only˺ against those who wage war against you, but do not exceed the limits. Allah does not like transgressors. (Ayah 190) And kill them [in battle] wherever you overtake them and expel them from wherever they have expelled you, and fitnah is worse than killing. And do not fight them at al-Masjid al-Ḥarām until they fight you there. But if they fight you, then kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers (Ayah 191)

They ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about the phases of the moon. Say, “They are a means for people to determine time and pilgrimage.” Righteousness is not in entering your houses from the back doors. Rather, righteousness is to be mindful ˹of Allah˺. So enter your homes through their ˹proper˺ doors, and be mindful of Allah so you may be successful. (Ayah 189)

It has been made permissible for you to be intimate with your wives during the nights preceding the fast. Your spouses are a garment  for you as you are for them. Allah knows that you were deceiving yourselves. So He has accepted your repentance and pardoned you. So now you may be intimate with them and seek what Allah has prescribed for you. ˹You may˺ eat and drink until you see the light of dawn breaking the darkness of night, then complete the fast until nightfall. Do not be intimate with your spouses while you are meditating in the mosques. These are the limits set by Allah, so do not go near them. This is how Allah makes His revelations clear to people, so they may become mindful ˹of Him˺. (Ayah 187) Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, nor deliberately bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others’ property, knowing that it is a sin. (Ayah 188)

And when My servants ask you, [O Muḥammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the call of the caller whenever he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be guided.(Ayah 86)

The month of Ramaḍān [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’ān, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the crescent of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allāh intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allāh for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful. (Ayah 185)

O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺.(Ayah 183) Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to afford ransom] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each missed day]. And whoever volunteers good [i.e., excess] - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. (Ayah 184)

It is prescribed that when death approaches any of you—if they leave something of value—a will should be made in favour of parents and immediate family with fairness.˹This is˺ an obligation on those who are mindful ˹of Allah˺ (Ayah 180) Then whoever alters it [i.e., the bequest] after he has heard it - the sin is only upon those who have altered it. Indeed, Allāh is Hearing and Knowing. (Ayah 181) Whoever suspects an error or an injustice in the will and brings about a ˹fair˺ settlement among the parties will not be sinful. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful (Ayah 182)

O believers! ˹The law of˺ retaliation is set for you in cases of murder—a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave, and a female for a female. But if the offender is pardoned by the victim’s guardian, then blood-money should be decided fairly and payment should be made courteously. This is a concession and a mercy from your Lord. But whoever transgresses after that will suffer a painful punishment. (Ayah 178) There is life for you in Qisas, O people of wisdom, so that you may be protected (Ayah 179)

Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, ˹needy˺ travellers, beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in ˹the heat of˺ battle. It is they who are true ˹in faith˺, and it is they who are mindful ˹of Allah˺. (Ayah 177)

Indeed, those who hide Allah’s revelations, trading them for a small price, they consume nothing but fire into their bellies. Allah will neither speak to them on the Day of Judgment, nor will He purify them. And they will suffer a painful punishment. (Ayah 174) They are the ones who trade guidance for misguidance and forgiveness for punishment. How persistent are they in pursuit of the Fire! (ayah 175) That is [deserved by them] because Allāh has sent down the Book in truth. And indeed, those who differ over the Book veered far away from the Truth. (Ayah 176)

O you who have believed, eat from the good [i.e., lawful] things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allāh if it is [indeed] Him that you worship (Ayah 172) He has only forbidden to you dead animals,1 blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allāh. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful. (Ayah 173)

When it is said to them, “Follow what Allah has revealed,” they reply, “No! We ˹only˺ follow what we found our forefathers practicing.” ˹Would they still do so,˺ even if their forefathers had ˹absolutely˺ no understanding or guidance? (Ayah 170) The example of those (blindly following their Forefathers) is like a flock not comprehending anything but the calls and cries of the shepherd. ˹They are deaf, dumb and blind so they have no understanding.(Ayah 171)

O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.(Ayah 168) He only orders you to evil and immorality and to say about Allāh what you do not know. (Ayah 169) https://youtu.be/y7Fy-fhj91c

˹Consider the Day˺ when those who misled others will disown their followers—when they face the torment—and the bonds that united them will be cut off. (Ayah 166). The ˹misled˺ followers will cry, “If only we could have a second chance, we would disown them as they disowned us.” And so Allah will make them remorseful of their misdeeds. And they will never ˹be able to˺ leave the Fire. (Ayah 167) https://youtu.be/1GGXpCoRJpw

And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allāh as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should only] love Allāh. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allāh. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allāh and that Allāh is severe in punishment. (Ayah 165) https://youtu.be/MJ1mYbUrqjw

Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth; the alternation of the day and the night; the ships that sail the sea for the benefit of humanity; the rain sent down by Allah from the skies, reviving the earth after its death; the scattering of all kinds of creatures throughout; the shifting of the winds; and the clouds drifting between the heavens and the earth—˹in all of this˺ are surely signs for people of understanding. (Ayah 164)

Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers - upon them will be the curse of Allāh and of the angels and the people all together (ayah 161). They will be in Hell forever. Their punishment will not be lightened, nor will they be given respite (ayah 162). Your God is ˹only˺ One God. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. (Ayah 163)

Those who hide the clear proofs and guidance that We have revealed—after We made it clear for humanity in the Book—those are cursed by Allāh and cursed by those who curse (Ayah 159). Except for those who repent and correct themselves and make evident [what they concealed]. Those - I will accept their repentance, and I am the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful. (Ayah 160)

Indeed, aṣ-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allāh. So whoever makes ḥajj [pilgrimage] to the House or performs ʿumrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allāh is Appreciative and Knowing.(Ayah 158)

Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allāh, and indeed to Him we will return." (Ayah 156). They are those on whom are the Salawât (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones. (Ayah 157)

Never say that those martyred in the cause of Allah are dead—in fact, they are alive! But you do not perceive it.(Ayah 154). Surely We will test you with a bit of fear and hunger, and loss in wealth and lives and fruits, and give good tidings to the patient.(Ayah 155)

O you who have believed, seek help through patience/perseverance and prayer. Indeed, Allāh is with the patient. (Ayah 153)

So remember Me; I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and never ungrateful. (Ayah 152)

Just as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know. (Ayah 151)

From wherever you set out, turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (Al-Masjid-ul-Harām). That, indeed, is the truth from your Lord, and Allah is not unaware of what you do. (Ayah 149). And from wherever you set out, turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (Al-Masjid-ul-Harām), and (O Muslims), wherever you are, turn your faces in its direction, so that people should have no argument against you, except for those among them who are unjust,- do not fear them, but fear Me-, and so that I should perfect My blessings upon you, and that you may take the right path. (Ayah 150)

For everyone there is a direction to which he turns his face. So compete with one another in doing good. Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together ˹for judgment˺. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything.(Ayah 148)

˹This is˺ the truth from your Lord, so do not ever be one of those who doubt. (Ayah 147)

Indeed, We see you ˹O Prophet˺ turning your face towards heaven. Now We will make you turn towards a direction ˹of prayer˺ that will please you. So turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque ˹in Mecca˺—wherever you are, turn your faces towards it. Those who were given the Scripture certainly know this to be the truth from their Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what they do. (Ayah 144). Even if you were to bring every proof to the People of the Book, they would not accept your direction ˹of prayer˺, nor would you accept theirs; nor would any of them accept the direction ˹of prayer˺ of another. And if you were to follow their desires after ˹all˺ the knowledge that has come to you, then you would certainly be one of the wrongdoers. (Ayah 145). Those We gave Scripture know it as well as they know their own sons, but some of them hide the truth that they know. (Ayah 146)

The foolish among the people will ask, “Why did they turn away from the direction of prayer they used to face?” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “The east and west belong ˹only˺ to Allah. He guides whoever He wills to the Straight Path.” (Ayah 142). And so We have made you ˹believers˺ a middle nation so that you may be witnesses over humanity and that the Messenger may be a witness over you. We assigned your former direction of prayer only to distinguish those who would remain faithful to the Messenger from those who would lose faith. It was certainly a difficult test except for those ˹rightly˺ guided by Allah. And Allah would never discount your ˹previous acts of˺ faith. Surely Allah is Ever Gracious and Most Merciful to humanity.(Ayah 143)

Say, “Would you dispute with us about Allah, while He is our Lord and your Lord? We are accountable for our deeds and you for yours. And we are devoted to Him ˹alone˺. (Ayah 139). Do you claim that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants were all Jews or Christians?” Say, “Who is more knowledgeable: you or Allah?” Who does more wrong than those who hide the testimony they received from Allah? And Allah is never unaware of what you do. (Ayah 140). That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done.(Ayah 141)

The colours of Allah! For who is better in colouring than Allah? We are to worship none but Him.(Ayah 138)

Say, ˹O believers,˺ “We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit.” (ayah 136). So if they believe in what you believe, then they will indeed be ˹rightly˺ guided. But if they turn away, they are simply opposed ˹to the truth˺. But Allah will spare you their evil. For He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Ayah 137)

The Jews and Christians each say, “Follow our faith to be ˹rightly˺ guided.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “No! We follow the faith of Abraham, the upright—who was not a polytheist.” (Ayah 135)

This was the advice of Abraham—as well as Jacob—to his children, ˹saying˺, “Indeed, Allah has chosen for you this faith; so do not die except in ˹a state of full˺ submission.” (Ayah 132). Or did you witness when death came to Jacob? He asked his children, “Who will you worship after my passing?” They replied, “We will ˹continue to˺ worship your God, the God of your forefathers—Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac—the One God. And to Him we ˹all˺ submit.” (Ayah 133). That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done. (Ayah 134)

Our Lord! Raise from among them a messenger who will recite to them Your revelations, teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You ˹alone˺ are the Almighty, All-Wise.” (Ayah 129). And who would reject the faith of Abraham except a fool! We certainly chose him in this life, and in the Hereafter he will surely be among the righteous. (Ayah 130). When his Lord ordered him, “Submit ˹to My Will˺,” he responded, “I submit to the Lord of all worlds.” (Ayah 131)

And ˹remember˺ when Abraham raised the foundation of the House with Ishmael, ˹both praying,˺ “Our Lord! Accept ˹this˺ from us. You are indeed the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Ayah 127). Our Lord! Make us both ˹fully˺ submit to You and from our descendants a nation that will submit to you. Show us our rituals, and turn to us in grace. You are truly the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.(Ayah 128).

And ˹remember˺ when We made the Sacred House a centre and a sanctuary for the people ˹saying˺, “˹You may˺ take the standing-place of Abraham as a site of prayer.” And We entrusted Abraham and Ishmael to purify My House for those who circle it, who meditate in it, and who bow and prostrate themselves ˹in prayer˺. (Ayah 125). And ˹remember˺ when Abraham said, “My Lord, make this city ˹of Mecca˺ secure and provide fruits to its people—those among them who believe in Allah and the Last Day.” He answered, “As for those who disbelieve, I will let them enjoy themselves for a little while, then I will condemn them to the torment of the Fire. What an evil destination!”(Ayah 126).

˹Remember˺ when Abraham was tested by his Lord with ˹certain˺ commandments, which he fulfilled. Allah said, “I will certainly make you into a role model for the people.” Abraham asked, “What about my offspring?” Allah replied, “My covenan t is not extended to the wrongdoers.”(Ayah 124)

O Children of Israel! Remember My favours upon you and how I honoured you above the others.(Ayah 122). And guard yourselves against the Day when no soul will be of any help to another. No ransom will be taken, no intercession accepted, and no help will be given.(Ayah 123)

Never will the Jews or Christians be pleased with you, until you follow their faith. Say, “Allah’s guidance is the only ˹true˺ guidance.” And if you were to follow their desires after ˹all˺ the knowledge that has come to you, there would be none to protect or help you against Allah. (Ayah 120). Those We have given the Book follow it as it should be followed. It is they who ˹truly˺ believe in it. As for those who reject it, it is they who are the losers.(Ayah 121)

Those who have no knowledge say, “If only Allah would speak to us or a sign would come to us!” The same was said by those who came before. Their hearts are all alike. Indeed, We have made the signs clear for people of sure faith. (Ayah 118). We have surely sent you with the truth ˹O Prophet˺ as a deliverer of good news and a warner. And you will not be accountable for the residents of the Hellfire. (Ayah 119)

They  say, “Allah has offspring.” Glory be to Him! In fact, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth—all are subject to His Will. (Ayah 116). ˹He is˺ the Originator of the heavens and the earth! When He decrees a matter, He simply tells it, “Be!” And it is! (Ayah 117)

To Allah belong the east and the west, so wherever you turn you are facing ˹towards˺ Allah. Surely Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. (Ayah 115)

The Jews say, “The Christians have nothing to stand on” and the Christians say, “The Jews have nothing to stand on,” although both recite the Scriptures. And those ˹pagans˺ who have no knowledge say the same ˹about people of faith˺. Surely Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment regarding their dispute.(Ayah 113). Who does more wrong than those who prevent Allah’s Name from being mentioned in His places of worship and strive to destroy them? Such people have no right to enter these places except with fear. For them is disgrace in this world, and they will suffer a tremendous punishment in the Hereafter.(Ayah 114)

The Jews and Christians each claim that none will enter Paradise except those of their own faith. These are their desires. Reply, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Show ˹me˺ your proof if what you say is true.” (Ayah 111). But no! Whoever submits themselves to Allah and does good will have their reward with their Lord. And there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve. (Ayah 112)

Or do you ˹believers˺ intend to ask of your Messenger as Moses was asked before?But whoever trades belief for disbelief has truly strayed from the Right Way.(Ayah 108). Many among the People of the Book wish they could turn you ˹believers˺ back to disbelief because of their envy, after the truth has been made clear to them. Pardon and bear with them until Allah delivers His decision. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything. (Ayah 109). Establish prayer, and pay alms-tax. Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will ˹certainly˺ find ˹its reward˺ with Allah. Surely Allah is All-Seeing of what you do. (Ayah 110).

If We ever abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten, We replace it with a better or similar one. Do you not know that Allah is Most Capable of everything? (Ayah 106). Do you not know that the kingdom of the heavens and the earth belongs ˹only˺ to Allah, and you have no guardian or helper besides Allah? (Ayah 107)

O you who have believed, say not [to Allāh's Messenger], "Rāʿinā" but say, "Unẓurnā" and listen. And for the disbelievers is a painful punishment.(Ayah 104) The disbelievers from the People of the Book and the polytheists would not want you to receive any blessing from your Lord, but Allah selects whoever He wills for His mercy. And Allah is the Lord of infinite bounty. (Ayah 105)

They ˹instead˺ followed the magic promoted by the devils during the reign of Solomon. Never did Solomon disbelieve, rather the devils disbelieved. They taught magic to the people, along with what had been revealed to the two angels, Hârût and Mârût, in Babylon.The two angels never taught anyone without saying, “We are only a test ˹for you˺, so do not abandon ˹your˺ faith.” Yet people learned ˹magic˺ that caused a rift ˹even˺ between husband and wife; although their magic could not harm anyone except by Allah’s Will. They learned what harmed them and did not benefit them—although they already knew that whoever buys into magic would have no share in the Hereafter. Miserable indeed was the price for which they sold their souls, if only they knew! (Ayah 102). If only they were faithful and mindful ˹of Allah˺, there would have been a better reward from Allah, if only they knew! (Ayah 103)

Remember when We took a pledge from the Children of Israel: ‘Worship none but God; be good to your parents and kinsfolk, to orphans and the poor; speak good words to all people; keep up the prayer and pay the prescribed alms.’ Then all but a few of you turned away and paid no heed. — Abdul Haleem

Indeed, We have sent down to you ˹O Prophet˺ clear revelations. ˹But˺ none will deny them except the rebellious.(Ayah 99). Why is it that every time they make a covenant, a group of them casts it aside? In fact, most of them do not believe.(Ayah 100). Now, when a messenger from Allah has come to them—confirming their own Scriptures—some of the People of the Book cast the Book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know.(Ayah 101)

Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Whoever is an enemy of Gabriel should know that he revealed this ˹Quran˺ to your heart by Allah’s Will, confirming what came before it—a guide and good news for the believers.”(Ayah 97). Whoever is an enemy of Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel, and Michael, then ˹let them know that˺ Allah is certainly the enemy of the disbelievers.(Ayah 98)

Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “If the ˹eternal˺ Home of the Hereafter with Allah is exclusively for you ˹Israelites˺ out of all humanity, then wish for death if what you say is true!”(Ayah 94). But they will never wish for that because of what their hands have done. And Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of the wrongdoers.(Ayah 95). You will surely find them clinging to life more eagerly than any other people, even more than polytheists. Each one of them wishes to live a thousand years. But even if they were to live that long, it would not save them from the punishment. And Allah is All-Seeing of what they do.(Ayah 96)

Miserable is the price they have sold their souls for—denying Allah’s revelation and resenting Allah for granting His grace to whoever He wills of His servants! They have earned wrath upon wrath. And such disbelievers will suffer a humiliating punishment.(Ayah 90). When it is said to them: “Believe in what Allah has revealed,” they reply, “We only believe in what was sent down to us,” and they deny what came afterwards, though it is the truth confirming their own Scriptures! Ask ˹them, O  Prophet˺, “Why then did you kill Allah’s prophets before, if you are ˹truly˺ believers?”(Ayah 91). Indeed, Moses came to you with clear proofs, then you worshipped the calf in his absence, acting wrongfully. (Ayah 92). And when We took your covenant and raised the mountain above you ˹saying˺, “Hold firmly to that ˹Scripture˺ which We have given you and obey,” they answered, “We hear and disobey.” The love of the calf was rooted in their hearts because of their disbelief. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “How evil is what your ˹so-called˺ belief prompts you to do, if you ˹actually˺ believe ˹in the Torah˺!” (Ayah 93)

And We did certainly give Moses the Scripture [i.e., the Torah] and followed up after him with messengers. And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs and supported him with the Pure Spirit [i.e., the angel Gabriel]. But is it [not] that every time a messenger came to you, [O Children of Israel], with what your souls did not desire, you were arrogant? And a party [of messengers] you denied and another party you killed. (Ayah 87). They say, “Our hearts are unreceptive!” In fact, Allah has condemned them for their disbelief. They have but little faith. (Ayah 88). Although they used to pray for victory ˹by means of the Prophet˺ over the polytheists, when there came to them a Book from Allah which they recognized, confirming the Scripture they had ˹in their hands˺, they rejected it. So may Allah’s condemnation be upon the disbelievers. (Ayah 89)

And ˹remember˺ when We took your covenant that you would neither shed each other’s blood nor expel each other from their homes, you gave your pledge and bore witness. (Ayah 84). But here you are, killing each other and expelling some of your people from their homes, aiding one another in sin and aggression; and when those ˹expelled˺ come to you as captives, you still ransom them—though expelling them was unlawful for you. Do you believe in some of the Scripture and reject the rest? Is there any reward for those who do so among you other than disgrace in this worldly life and being subjected to the harshest punishment on the Day of Judgment? For Allah is never unaware of what you do.(Ayah 85). These are the ones who trade the Hereafter for the life of this world. So their punishment will not be reduced, nor will they be helped. (Ayah 86)

But no! Those who commit evil and are engrossed in sin will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever. (Ayah 81). And those who believe and do good will be the residents of Paradise. They will be there forever. (ayah 82)

And among them are the illiterate who know nothing about the Scripture except lies, and ˹so˺ they ˹wishfully˺ speculate. (Ayah 78). So woe to those who distort the Scripture with their own hands then say, “This is from Allah”—seeking a fleeting gain! So woe to them for what their hands have written, and woe to them for what they have earned. (Ayah 79). ˹Some of˺ the Jews claim, “The Fire will not touch us except for a number of days.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Have you taken a pledge from Allah—for Allah never breaks His word—or are you ˹just˺ saying about Allah what you do not know?”(ayah 80)

Do you ˹believers still˺ expect them to be true to you, though a group of them would hear the word of Allah then knowingly corrupt it after understanding it? (Ayah 75). When they meet the believers they say, “We believe.” But in private they say ˹to each other˺, “Will you disclose to the believers the knowledge Allah has revealed to you, so that they may use it against you before your Lord? Do you not understand?” (ayah 76). Do they not know that Allah is aware of what they conceal and what they reveal? (Ayah 77)

˹This is˺ when a man was killed and you disputed who the killer was, but Allah revealed what you concealed. (Ayah 72). So We instructed, “Strike the dead body with a piece of the cow.” This is how ˹easily˺ Allah brings the dead to life, showing you His signs so that you may understand.(Ayah 73). Even then your hearts became hardened like a rock or even harder, for some rocks gush rivers; others split, spilling water; while others are humbled in awe of Allah. And Allah is never unaware of what you do.(Ayah 74)

They said, “Call upon your Lord to specify for us its colour.” He replied, “Allah says, ‘It should be a bright yellow cow—pleasant to see.’” (ayah 69). Again they said, “Call upon your Lord so that He may make clear to us which cow, for all cows look the same to us. Then, Allah willing, we will be guided ˹to the right one˺.” (Ayah 70.) He replied, “Allah says, ‘It should have been used neither to till the soil nor water the fields; wholesome and without blemish.’” They said, “Now you have come with the truth.” Yet they still slaughtered it hesitantly! (Ayah 71)

And ˹remember˺ when Moses said to his people, “Allah commands you to sacrifice a cow.” They replied, “Are you mocking us?” Moses responded, “I seek refuge in Allah from acting foolishly!” Ayah 67. They said, “Call upon your Lord to clarify for us what type ˹of cow˺ it should be!” He replied, “Allah says, ‘The cow should neither be old nor young but in between. So do as you are commanded!’” Ayah 68

You are already aware of those of you who broke the Sabbath. We said to them, “Be disgraced apes!”(Ayah 65). So We made their fate an example to present and future generations, and a lesson to the God-fearing.(Ayah 66)

And ˹remember˺ when We took a covenant from you and raised the mountain above you ˹saying˺, “Hold firmly to that ˹Scripture˺ which We have given you and observe its teachings so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺.”( ayah 63). Yet you turned away afterwards. Had it not been for Allah’s grace and mercy upon you, you would have certainly been of the losers.(ayah 64)

In this Ayah Allah says "Indeed, the believers, Jews, Christians, and Sabians —whoever ˹truly˺ believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good will have their reward with their Lord. And there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve."

And ˹remember˺ when Moses prayed for water for his people, We said, “Strike the rock with your staff.” Then twelve springs gushed out, ˹and˺ each tribe knew its drinking place. ˹We then said,˺ “Eat and drink of Allah’s provisions, and do not go about spreading corruption in the land.” And ˹remember˺ when you said, “O Moses! We cannot endure the same meal ˹every day˺. So ˹just˺ call upon your Lord on our behalf, He will bring forth for us some of what the earth produces of herbs, cucumbers, garlic, lentils, and onions.” Moses scolded ˹them˺, “Do you exchange what is better for what is worse? ˹You can˺ go down to any village and you will find what you have asked for.” They were stricken with disgrace and misery, and they invited the displeasure of Allah for rejecting Allah’s signs and unjustly killing the prophets. This is ˹a fair reward˺ for their disobedience and violations. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

And ˹remember˺ when We said, “Enter this city and eat freely from wherever you please; enter the gate with humility, saying, ‘Absolve us.’ We will forgive your sins and multiply the reward for the good-doers.” But the wrongdoers changed the words they were commanded to say. So We sent down a punishment from the heavens upon them for their rebelliousness. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

And ˹remember˺ when you said, “O Moses! We will never believe you until we see Allah with our own eyes,” so a thunderbolt struck you while you were looking on. Then We brought you back to life after your death, so that perhaps you would be grateful. And ˹remember when˺ We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails,1 ˹saying˺, “Eat from the good things We have provided for you.” The evildoers ˹certainly˺ did not wrong Us, but wronged themselves. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

And ˹remember˺ when We appointed forty nights for Moses, then you worshipped the calf in his absence, acting wrongfully. (Ayah 51) Even then We ˹still˺ forgave you so perhaps you would be grateful (Ayah 52). And ˹remember˺ when We gave Moses the Scripture—the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺ that perhaps you would be ˹rightly˺ guided. (Ayah 53). And ˹remember˺ when Moses said to his people, “O my people! Surely you have wronged yourselves by worshipping the calf, so turn in repentance to your Creator and execute ˹the calf-worshippers among˺ yourselves. That is best for you in the sight of your Creator.” Then He accepted your repentance. Surely He is the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful (Ayah 54)

˹Remember˺ how We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with dreadful torment, slaughtering your sons and keeping your women. That was a severe test from your Lord. And ˹remember˺ when We parted the sea, rescued you, and drowned Pharaoh’s people before your very eyes. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

O Children of Israel! Remember ˹all˺ the favours I granted you and how I honoured you above the others. Guard yourselves against the Day on which no soul will be of help to another. No intercession will be accepted, no ransom taken, and no help will be given. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

Do you preach righteousness and fail to practice it yourselves, although you read the Scripture? Do you not understand. And seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, it is a burden except for the humble— those who are certain that they will meet their Lord and to Him they will return. — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran