Sarah 2. Al-Baqarah
tolerate therein. And know that Allah is Rich
(Free of all needs), and Worthy of all praise.
268. Shaitén (Satan) threatens you with
poverty and orders you to commit Fahshd
(evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins);
whereas Allah promises you Forgiveness
from Himself and Bounty, and Allah is All-
Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-
Knower.
269. He grants Hikmah'"! to whom He
pleases, and he, to whom Hikmah is granted,
is indeed granted abundant good. But none
remember (will receive admonition) except
men of understanding.
270, And whatever you spend for
spendings (e.g., in Sadagah — charity for
Allah's Cause) or whatever vow you make, be
sure Allah knows it all. And for the Zélimiin
(wrong-doers) there are no helpers.
271. 1f you disclose your Sadagat (alms-
giving), it is well; but if you conceal them and
give them to the poor, that is better for you.
(Allah) will expiate you some of your sins.
And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you
do.
272. Not upon you (Muhammad 1 1+
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