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203.
And remember Allâh during the appointed Days.
[1]
But whosoever hastens to leave in two days, there is no sin on him and whosoever
stays on, there is no sin on him, if his aim is to do good and obey Allâh (fear
Him), and know that you will surely be gathered unto Him.
204.
And of mankind there is he whose speech may please you (O Muhammad
صلى الله عليه
وسلم), in this worldly life, and he calls Allâh to
witness as to that which is in his heart, yet he is the most quarrelsome of the
opponents.
[2]
205.
And when he turns away (from you "O Muhammad "صلى
الله عليه
وسلم"), his effort in the land is to make mischief
therein and to destroy the crops and the cattle, and Allâh likes not mischief.
206.
And when it is said to him, "Fear Allâh", he is led by
arrogance to (more) crime. So enough for him is Hell, and worst indeed is that
place to rest!
207.
And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the Pleasure of
Allâh. And Allâh is full of Kindness to (His) slaves.
208.
O you who believe! Enter perfectly in Islâm (by obeying all the
rules and regulations of the Islâmic religion) and follow not the footsteps of
Shaitan
(Satan). Verily! He is to you a plain enemy.
209.
Then if you slide back after the clear signs (Prophet Muhammad
صلى الله عليه
وسلم and this Qur’ân, and Islâm) have come to you,
then know that Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
210.
Do they then wait for anything other than that Allâh should come to
them in the shadows of the clouds and the angels? (Then) the case would be
already judged. And to Allâh return all matters (for decision).
[1]
(V.2:203) These are the three days of staying at Mina during the Hajj;
11th, 12th and 13th days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, by saying Allâhu
Akbar (Allâh is the Most Great) much, and while slaughtering Hady (animals)
and during the Ramy of Jamarât.
[2]
(V.2:204)
(A) Narrated ‘Âishah رضي الله
عنها: The Prophet صلى
الله عليه
وسلم said, "The most hated person to Allâh is the
one who is most quarrelsome of the opponents." (Sahih Al-Bukhâri,
Vol.3, Hadîth No.637).
(B) Narrated Abu Umamah رضي الله
عنه: Allâh’s Messenger صلى
الله عليه
وسلم said: "(a) I guarantee a home in Paradise for
a person who gives up arguments and disputes even if he is on the truth. (b) And
[I (also) guarantee] a home in the middle of Paradise for a person who gives up
lying (false statements) even while joking. (c) And [I (also) guarantee] a home
in the highest part of Paradise for a person who has a high standard of
character."
(This Hadith is quoted by Abu Dâwûd, At-Tirmidhi, Nasâ’i
and Ibn Majah).
