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Rowwad Translation Center — 39

2:238 Be mindful of the prayers[1], especially the middle prayer; and stand before Allah in complete devotion[2].

2:239 If you are in danger[1], then pray while walking or riding. But when you are safe, remember Allah as He taught you what you did not know.

2:240 Those of you who pass away leaving widows should bequeath in their favor to be maintained for one year without forcing them out[1]. But if they leave, then there is no blame on you for what they reasonably do with themselves. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

2:241 The divorced women must be paid reasonable compensation, an obligation upon the righteous.

2:242 This is how Allah makes His verses clear to you, so that you may understand.

2:243 Have you not seen those who left their homes, while they were in thousands for fear of death? Then Allah said to them, “Die,” and then He brought them back to life[1]. For Allah is ever Gracious to people, but most people are ungrateful.

2:244 And fight in the way of Allah and know that Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

2:245 Who is it that will lend to Allah a goodly loan[1], so He will multiply it for him manifold? It is Allah Who withholds and gives in abundance, and to Him you will be returned.