Rowwad Translation Center — 285

17:28 But if you must turn away from [those in need] while hoping to receive bounty from your Lord[1], then say to them words of comfort.

17:29 Do not be too tight-fisted[1], nor too open-handed[2], for you will end up blameworthy and destitute.

17:30 Your Lord extends provision to whom He wills or restricts it[1]. He is All-Aware and All-Seeing of His slaves.

17:31 Do not kill your children for fear of poverty[1], for We provide for them and for you. Indeed, killing them is a great sin.

17:32 Do not go near adultery[1], for it is indeed a shameful act and an evil way.

17:33 Do not kill any soul that Allah has forbidden, except in the course of justice. If anyone is killed wrongfully, We have given his heir authority [of compensation], but he should not exceed the bounds in killing, for he is already supported [by law].

17:34 Do not approach the property of an orphan except with good [intent][1], until he reaches maturity; and fulfill the covenant, for you will certainly be questioned about the covenant.

17:35 Give full measure when you measure, and weigh with accurate scales; that is fair and best in the end[1].

17:36 Do not follow[1] that of which you have no knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight, and the heart, all of them will be called to account.

17:37 Do not walk on the earth arrogantly; you cannot cleave the earth, nor can you reach the mountains in height[1].

17:38 The evil of all these actions is hateful to your Lord.