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Rowwad Translation Center — 277

16:88 Those who disbelieve and prevent others from the way of Allah, We will add punishment to their punishment for the corruption they used to spread.

16:89 On the Day when We raise up against every community a witness from among themselves, We will bring you [O Prophet] as a witness against these [people]. We have sent down to you the Book as an explanation of everything, and as a guidance, mercy, and glad tidings for the Muslims.

16:90 Allah enjoins justice, kindness, and giving relatives[1] [their dues], and He forbids shameful acts, evil deeds and oppression. He exhorts you, so that you may take heed.

16:91 Fulfill the covenant of Allah when you pledge, and do not break oaths after confirming them, having made Allah your witness, for Allah knows all what you do.

16:92 Do not be like the woman who unravels her yarn after spinning it firmly, by taking your oaths as a means of deceit between yourselves so that one party might gain an advantage over the other[1]. Allah only puts you to the test thereby[2], and on the Day of Resurrection, He will surely make clear to you all that over which you used to differ.

16:93 If Allah had willed, He would have made all of you a single community [of believers], but He causes to stray whom He wills and guides whom He wills[1], and you will surely be questioned about what you used to do.