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O you mankind, reverence your LORD; the One who created you from one soul and created its mate from it and transmitted from both of them many men and women, so beware of GOD, whom you ask about as well as the kinship. Indeed, GOD is watching over you.

O you (Yaa Ayyuha) mankind (En'Naasu), reverence (Ettaquu') your LORD (Rabba-kumu); the One who (Ellazii) created you (Khalaqa-kum) from (Min) one (Waahidatin) soul (Naf'sin) and (Wa) created (Khalaqa) its mate (Zaw'ja-ha) from it (Min'ha) and transmitted (Battha) from both of them (Min'humaa) many (Kathiiran) men (Rijaalan) and women (Nisaa'an), so (Wa) beware of GOD (Ettaquu'llaha), whom (Ellazii) you ask about (Tasaa'aluuna Bihi) as well as (Wa) the kinship (El'Ar'haama). Indeed, GOD (Innallaha) is watching (Raqiibaa) over you (Ålai'kum).

And give the orphans their properties and do not exchange the bad for the good, nor shall you consume their properties into your properties. Indeed, it is a great sin.

And (Wa) give (Aatuu') the orphans (El'Yataamaa) their properties (Am'waala-hum) and do not (Walaa) exchange (Tatabaddaluu') the bad (El'Khabiitha) for (Bi) the good (Ettoyyibi), nor (Walaa) shall you consume (Ta'kuluu') their properties (Am'waala-hum') into (ilaa) your properties (Am'waali-kum'). Indeed, it (Innahu) is (Kaana) a great (Kabiiraa) sin (Huuban).

And if you fear that you cannot be equitable regarding the orphans, then marry whoever pleases you among the women *, by twos, by threes, and by fours; but if you fear that you cannot act justly, then one or those your right hands possess, that is the least that you will not deviate.

And (Wa) if (In') you (p) fear (Khif'tum) that you cannot (Alla) be equitable (Tuq'situ') regarding (Fii) the orphans (El'Yataamaa), then (Fa) marry (Enkihuu') whoever (Maa) pleases you (Toaba Lakum) among (Mina) the women (4:127) (En'Nisaai)*, by twos (double) (Math'naa), by threes (triple) (Thulaatha), and (Wa) by fours(quadruple) (Rubaa'ä); but (Fa) if (In) you fear (Khif'tum) that you cannot (Alla) act justly (4:129) (Ta'dilu'), then (Fa) one (Waahidatan) or (Aw') those (Maa) your right hands (Ai'maanu-kum) possess (Malakat'), that (Zaalika) is the least (Ad'naa) that you will not (Alla) deviate (Tauulu').

And give the women gifts as their dowers, and if they make pleasant to you anything priceless thereof, then consume it pleasantly and healthily.

And (Wa) give (Aatu') the women (adult females) (En'Nisaa'a) gifts (Nih'latan) as their dowers (Soduqaati-hinna), and (Fa) if (In) they make pleasant to you (Tib'na Lakum) anything (Än Shai'in) priceless (Naf'saan) thereof (Min'hu), then (Fa) consume it (Kuluu-hu) pleasantly (Haniian) and healthily (Mariiaa).

And do not give the foolish your properties which GOD has made standing for you, but provide for them therein, clothe them, and speak to them speech of kindness.

And (Wa) do not (Walaa) give (Tu'tu') the foolish (Es'Sufahaa'a) your properties (Am'waala-kumu) which (Ellatii) GOD has made (Jaäla-llahu) standing (Qiyaaman) for you (Lakum), but (Wa) provide for them (Er'zuquu-hum) therein (Fiiha), clothe them (Ek'suu-hum'), and (Wa) speak to them (Quulu' Lahum) speech (Qaw'lan) of kindness (Ma'ruufaa).

And test the orphans until when they reach marriage. Then if you perceive maturity from them, then deliver their properties to them, but do not consume them excessively and quickly, lest they grow up. And whoever is rich, then let him refrain, and whoever is needy, then let him consume in kindness. And when you deliver their properties to them, then quote for them. And sufficient is GOD as a Reckoner.

And (Wa) test (Eb'talu') the orphans (El'Yataamaa) until (Hattaa) when (Izaa) they reach (Balagu') marriage (En'Nikaaha). Then (Fa) if (In') you perceive (Aanas'tum) maturity (Rush'dan) from them (Min'hum'), then (Fa) deliver (Ed'fauu') their properties (Am'waala-hum) to them (ilai'him), but (Wa) do not (Laa) consume them (Ta'kuluu-haa) excessively (Is'raafan) and quickly (Bidaaran), lest (An) they grow up (Yak'baru). And (Wa) whoever (Man) is (Kaana) rich (Ganiyyan), then let (Fal') him refrain (Yas'ta'fif'), and whoever (Waman) is needy (Faqiiran), then let (Fal') him consume (Ya'kul') in kindness (Bil' Ma'ruufi). And (Fa) when (Izaa) you deliver (Dafa'tum') their properties (Am'waala-hum') to them (ilai'him'), then (Fa) quote (Ash'hiduu') for them (Älai'him). And (Wa) sufficient is GOD (Kafaa Bi-llahi) as a Reckoner (Hasiibaa).

For men is a share of what the parents and the relatives bequeathed, and for women is a share of what the parents and relatives bequeathed, from what is less thereof or more; an obligational share.

For (Li) men (Rijaali) is a share (Nasiibun) of what (Mimma) the parents (El'Waalidaani) and the relatives (El'Aq'rabuuna) bequeathed (Taraka), and (Wa) for (Li) women (nNisaai) is a share (Nasiibun) of what (Mimmaa) the parents (El'Waalidaani) and relatives (Wal' Aq'rabuuna) bequeathed (Taraka), from what (Mimma) is less (Qalla) thereof (Min'hu) or (Aw') more (Kathura); an obligational (Maf'ruudoa) share (Nasiiban).

And when the relatives, the orphans and the poor people attend the apportionment, then bestow them thereof and speak to them speech of kindness.

And (Wa) when (Izaa) the relatives (U'lul' Qur'baa), the orphans (El'Yatamaa) and the poor people (Wal' Masaakiinu) attend (Hadora) the apportionment (El'Qis'mata), then (Fa) bestow them (Er'zuquu-hum) thereof (Min'hu) and speak to them (Quuluu' Lahum) speech (Qaw'lan) of kindness (Ma'ruufaa).

And let those whom if they had left weak offspring behind them fear as they should fear for them. And let them beware of GOD and let them say the correct statement.

And let (Wal') those whom (Ellaziina) if (Law') they had left (Taraku') weak (Diääfan) offspring (Zurriyyatan) behind them (Min Khal'fi-him) fear (Yakh'sha) as they should fear (Khaafu') for them (Älai'him). And let (Fal') them beware of GOD (Yattaquu'llaha) and let (Wal') them say (Yaquuluu') the correct (Sadiidaa) statement (Qaw'lan). (33:70)

Indeed, those who consume the properties of orphans unjustly are only consuming fire into their bellies. And they will burn in flames.

Indeed (Inna), those who (Ellaziina) consume (Ya'kuluuna) the properties (Am'waala) of orphans (El'Yataamaa) unjustly (Zul'man) are only (Innama) consuming (Ya'kuluuna) fire (Naaran) into (Fii) their bellies (Butuuni-him). And (Wa) they will burn (Sa Yas'law'na) in flames (Saeeraa).

GOD advises you regarding your children. For the male is like the share of two females. But if there are women beyond the two females, then for them is one-third of what is bequeathed. And if there is one-female, then for her is half. For one's two parents, to each one of them is one-sixth of what is bequeathed, if he has a child. But if he does not have a child, and his two parents inherit him, then one-third for his mother. But if he has brothers, then one-sixth for his mother. After a legal will has been prescribed or debt. Your parents and your children; you do not know which of them is nearest to you in benefit; an obligation from GOD. Indeed, GOD is Omniscient and Wise.

GOD (Ellahu) advises you (p) (Yuusii-kumu) regarding (Fii) your children (Aw'laadi-kum). For the male (Liz' Zakari) is like (Mith'lu) the share (Hazzi) of two females (El'Unthayai'ni). But (Fa) if (In) there are (Kunna) women (Nisaa'an) beyond (Faw'qa) the two females (Eth'natai'ni), then (Fa) for them (Lahunna) is one-third (Thulutha) of what (Maa) is bequeathed (Taraka). And (Wa) if (In) there is (Kaanat') one-female (Waahidatan), then (Fa) for her (Laha) is half (En'Nis'fu). For (Li) one's two parents (Abawai'hi), to (Li) each (Kulli) one (Waahidin) of them (Min'huma) is one-sixth (Es'Sudusu) of what (Mimma) is bequeathed (Taraka), if (In) he has (Kaana Lahu) a child (Waladu). But (Fa) if (In) he does (Yakun) not (Lam) have (Lahu) a child (Waladun), and his two parents (Abawaa-hu) inherits him (Waritha-hu), then (Fa) one-third (Et'thuluthu) for (Li) his mother (Ummi-hi). But (Fa) if (In) he has (Kaana Lahu) brothers (Ikh'watun), then (Fa) one-sixth (Es'Sudus) for (Li) his mother (Ummi-hi). After (Min Ba'di) a legal will (Wasiyyatin) has been prescribed (Yuusii Bihaa) or (Aw') debt (Dai'nin). Your parents (Aabaau-kum) and (Wa) your children (Ab'naau-kum); you do not (Laa) know (Tad'ruuna) which of them (Ayyuhum) is nearest to you (Aq'rabu La-kum) in benefit (Naf'än); an obligation (Fariidotan) from GOD (Minallahi). Indeed, GOD (Innallaha) is (Kaana) Omniscient (Äliiman) and Wise (Hakiimaa).

And for you is half of what your spouses bequeathed, if they had no children. But if they have a child, then for you is one-fourth of what they bequeathed, after a legal will has been prescribed or debt. And for them is one-fourth of what you bequeathed, if you had no children. But if you have a child, then for them is one-eighth of what you bequeathed, after a legal will has been prescribed or debt. If a man had no parents or children inheriting or a wife, but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is one-sixth. But if they are more than that, then they will be partners in one-third, after a legal will has been prescribed or debt without damage; a legal will from GOD. For GOD is Omniscient and Clement.

And (Wa) for you (Lakum) is half (Nis'fu) of what (Mimma) your spouses (Az'waaju-kum) bequeathed (Taraka), if (In) they had (Yakun Lahunna) no (Lam') children (Waladun). But (Fa) if (In) they have (Kaana Lahunna) a child (Waladun), then (Fa) for you (Lakum) is one-fourth (Er'Rubu-u) of what (Mimma) they bequeathed (Tarak'n), after (Min Ba'di) a legal will (Wasiyyatin) has been prescribed (Yuusiina Bi-haa) or (Aw') debt (Dai'nin). And (Wa) for them (f) (Lahunna) is one-fourth (Er'Rubu'u) of what (Mimma) you bequeathed (Tarak'tum'), if (In) you had (Yakun Lakum) no (Lam) children (Waladun). But (Fa) if (In) you have (Kaana Lakum) a child (Waladun), then (Fa) for them (Lahunna) is one-eighth (Et'thumunu) of what (Mimma) you bequeathed (Tarak'tum), after (Min Ba'di) a legal will (2:240) (Wasiyyatin) has been prescribed (Tu'suuna Bihaa) or (Aw') debt (Dai'nin). If (In) a man (Rajulun) had (Kaana) no parents or children (Kalaalatan) inheriting (Yuurathu) or (Awi) a wife (Em'ra'atun), but (Wa) has (Lahu) a brother (Akhun) or (Aw') a sister (Ukh'tun), then (Fa) for (Li) each (Kulli) one (Waahidin) of them (Min'huma) is one-sixth (Es'Sudusu). But (Fa) if (In) they are (Kaanuu') more (Ak'thara) than (Min) that (Zaalika), then (Fa) they (Hum) will be partners (Shurakaau) in (Fii) one-third (Et'thuluthi), after (Min Ba'di) a legal will (Wasiyyatin) has been prescribed (Yuusaa Bi-haa) or (Aw') debt (Dai'ni) without (Gai'ra) damage (Mudoarrin); a legal will (2:180) (Wasiiyyatan) from GOD (Minallahi). For (Wa) GOD (Ellahu) is Omniscient (Äliimun) and Clement (Haliimu).

These are the limits of GOD, and whoever obeys GOD and HIS messenger will be admitted into gardens beneath which rivers flow, eternally therein; that is a great achievement.

These (Til'ka) are the limits of GOD (Huduudu-llahi), and whoever (Waman) obeys GOD (Yutie-llaha) and (Wa) HIS messenger (Rasuula-hu) will be admitted (Yud'khil'hu) into gardens (Jannaatin) beneath which (Min Tah'ti-ha) rivers (El'An'haaru) flow (Taj'rii), eternally (Khaalidiina) therein (Fiiha); that (Zaalika) is a great (El'Äziim) achievement (El'Faw'zu).

And whoever disobeys GOD and HIS messenger and trespasses HIS limits, he will be admitted into fire; eternally therein, and he will have a humiliating punishment.

And (Wa) whoever (Man) disobeys GOD (Ya'si-llaha) and (Wa) HIS messenger (Rasuula-hu) and trespasses (Yataädda) HIS limits (Huduuda-hu), he will be admitted (Yud'khil'hu) into fire (Naaran); eternally (Khaalidan) therein (Fiiha), and (Wa) he will have (Lahu) a humiliating (Muhiin) punishment (Äzaabun).

As for those who commit obscenity among your women, hence four of you shall testify against them. Thus if they testify, then restrain them in the houses until death takes them away or GOD makes a way for them.

As for (Wa) those who (f) (Ellaatii) commit (Ya'tiina) obscenity (El'Faahishata) among (Min') your women (Nisaai-kum), hence (Fa) four (Ar'ba'ätan) of you (Minkum) shall testify (Es'tash'hidu') against them (f) (Älai'hinna). Thus (Fa) if (In) they testify (Shahidu'), then (Fa) restrain them (f) (Am'sikuu-hunna) in the houses (Fiil' Buyuuti) until (Hattaa) death (El'Maw'tu) takes them away (f) (Yatawaffaa-hunna) or (Aw') GOD makes (Yaj'äla-llahu) a way (Sabiila) for them (Lahunna).

As for the two who commit it among you, hence injure them both. But if they repent and reform, then turn away from them both. Indeed, GOD is Compassionate and Merciful.

As for (Wa) the two who (m) (Ellazaani) commit it (obscenity) (Ya'tiyaani-ha) among you (Min'kum), hence (Fa) injure them both (24:2) (Aazuu-humaa). But (Fa) if (In) they repent (Taabaa) and (Wa) reform (As'laha), then (Fa) turn away from them both (A'riduu' Än'huma). Indeed, GOD (Innallaha) is (Kaana) Compassionate (Tawwaaban) and Merciful (Rahiimaa).

GOD only forgives those who do evil out of ignorance and repent afterwards. For those are the ones whom GOD will forgive. And GOD is Omniscient and Wise.

GOD (Ellahi) only (Innamaa) forgives (Ettaw'batu Äla) those who (Lillaziina) do (Ya'maluuna) evil (Es'Suwaa'a) out of (Bi) ignorance (Jahaalatin) and (Thumma) repent (Yatuubuuna) afterwards (Min Qariibin). For (Fa) those (U'laaika) are the ones whom (-him) GOD (Ellahu) will forgive (Yatuubu Älai-). And (Wa) GOD (Ellahu) is (Kaana) Omniscient (Äliiman) and Wise (Hakiimaa).

But not the repentance of those who do bad deeds until when death appears to one of them, he says, "Indeed, I have repented now, "nor of those who die while they are disbelievers. Those, We have prepared for them a painful punishment.

But (Wa) not (Lai'sati) the repentance (Ettaw'batu) of those who (Lillaziina) do (Ya'maluuna) bad deeds (Es'Sayyiaati) until (Hattaa) when (Izaa) death (El'Maw'tu) appears to (Hadora) one of them (Ahada-humu), he says (Qaala), "Indeed, I (Innii) have repented (Tub'tu) now (El'Aana)," nor (Walaa) of those who (Ellaziina) die (Yamuutuuna) while (Wa) they (Hum) are disbelievers (Kuffaarun). Those (U'laaika), We have prepared (A'tad'na) for them (Lahum) a painful (Aliimaa) punishment (Äzaaban).

O you who believe, it is not lawful for you to inherit the women unwillingly, nor shall you prevent them to take away some of what you gave them unless they have committed a proven adultery. So associate with them in kindness, but if you dislike them, then perhaps you dislike something wherein GOD has placed much good.

O you (Yaa Ayyuha) who (Ellaziina) believe (Aamanu'), it is not (Laa) lawful (Yahillu) for you (Lakum) to (An) inherit (Tarithuu') the women (En'Nisaai) unwillingly (Kar'haan), nor (Walaa) shall you prevent them (Ta'duluu'hunna) to (Li) take away (Taz'habuu' Bi) some (Ba'di) of what (Maa) you gave them (Aatai'tumuu-hunna) unless (illaa An) they have commited (Ya'tiina Bi) a proven (Mubayyinatin) adultery (Faahishatin). So (Wa) associate with them (Ääshiruu-hunna) in kindness (Bil' Ma'ruuf), but (Fa) if (In) you dislike them (Karih'tumuu-hunna), then (Fa) perhaps (Äsaa) you dislike (Tak'rahu') something (Shai'an) wherein (Fiihi) GOD has placed (Yaj'äla-llahu) much (Kathiiraa) good (Khai'ran).

And if you intended to replace a wife in place of another wife, and you have given one of them a quintal, then do not take anything from it. Will you take it slanderously as a clear sin?

And (Wa) if (In) you intended (Arad'ttumu) to replace (Es'tib'daala) a wife (spouse) (Zaw'jin) in place of (Makaana) another wife (Zaw'jin), and you have given (Aatai'tum) one of them (Ih'daa-hunna) a quintal (Qintoaran), then do not (Falaa) take (Ta'khuzuu') anything (Shai'an) from it (Min'hu). Will you take it (A-ta'khuzuuna-hu) slanderously (Buh'taanan) as (Wa) a clear (Mubiinaa) sin (Ith'man)?