Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali, Muhammad Muhsin Khan — 39

2:238 238. Guard strictly (five obligatory) As-Salawât (the prayers) especially the middle Salât (i.e. the best prayer - ‘Asr )[62]. And stand before Allâh with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salât (prayers)].

2:239 239. And if you fear (an enemy), perform Salât (pray) on foot or riding.[63] And when you are in safety, offer the Salât (prayer) in the manner He has taught you, which you knew not (before).

2:240 240. And those of you who die and leave behind wives should bequeath for their wives a year’s maintenance and residence without turning them out, but if they (wives) leave, there is no sin on you for that which they do of themselves, provided it is honourable (e.g. lawful marriage). And Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise[64].

2:241 241. And for divorced women, maintenance (should be provided) on reasonable (scale). This is a duty on Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - See V.2:2).

2:242 242. Thus Allâh makes clear His Ayât (Laws) to you, in order that you may understand.

2:243 243. Did you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) not think of those who went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death? Allâh said to them, "Die". And then He restored them to life. Truly, Allâh is full of bounty to mankind, but most men thank not.

2:244 244. And fight in the Way of Allâh and know that Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower.

2:245 245. Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan so that He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allâh that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto Him you shall return.