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But it is lawful for you to seek out all women except these, offering them your wealth and the protection of wedlock rather than using them for the unfettered satisfaction of lust. And in exchange of what you enjoy by marrying them pay their bridal-due as an obligation. But there is no blame on you if you mutually agree to alter the settlement after it has been made. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (4.24)

So marry them with their people’s consent and their proper bride-gifts that they may live in the protection of wedlock rather than be either mere objects of unfettered lust or given to secret love affairs. (4.25)

O believers! Do not devour one another’s wealth illegally, but rather trade by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves. Surely Allah is ever Merciful to you. (4.29)

Do not covet what Allah has conferred more abundantly on some of you than others. For men there is a share of what they earned, and for women, a share of what they earned. You should rather ask God for some of His bounty. He has full knowledge of everything. (4.32)

Men are the caretakers of women, as men have been provisioned by Allah over women and tasked with supporting them financially. Thus righteous women are obedient and guard the rights of men in their absence under Allah's protection. And if you sense ill-conduct from your women, advise them first, if they persist, do not share their beds, but if they still persist, then discipline them gently. Then if they obey you, do not seek ways to harm them. Surely, Allah is the Highest, the Greatest. (4.34)

If you anticipate a split between them, appoint a mediator from his family and another from hers. If they desire reconciliation, Allah will restore harmony between them. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware. (4.35)

And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbours, close friends, travellers, and those in your possession. Surely Allah does not like whoever is arrogant, boastful. Who are stingy, promote stinginess among people, and conceal the bounty which Allah has bestowed upon them. We have prepared a humiliating torment for such ungrateful people. (4.36-37)

Have you not seen those who claim themselves to be pure? In fact, Allah sanctifies whom He wills, and they shall not be wronged even to the measure of a thread of a date-stone. See how they forge lies about Allah! This in itself is a manifest sin. (4:49-50)

Allah commands you to deliver trusts to those worthy of them; and when you judge between people, to judge with justice. God’s instructions to you are excellent, for He hears and sees everything. (4.58)

O you who have believed, obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allāh and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allāh and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result. (4.59)

So, ignore them, and give them good counsel, and speak to them a word to reach their very souls. (4.63)

How is it that you do not fight in the way of Allah and in support of the helpless - men, women and children -who pray: 'Our Lord, bring us out of this land whose people are oppressors and appoint for us from Yourself, a protector, and appoint for us from Yourself a helper'? (4.75)

Do they not ponder about the Qur'an? Had it been from any other than Allah, they would surely have found in it much inconsistency (4.82)

Whenever they come upon any news bearing upon either security or causing consternation they go about spreading it, whereas if they were to convey it to either the Messenger or to those from among them who are entrusted with authority, it would come to the knowledge of those who are competent to investigate it. (4.83)

When you are greeted with a salutation then return it with a better one, or at least the same. (4.86)

Those believers who stay at home—except those with valid excuses—are not equal to those who strive in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has elevated in rank those who strive with their wealth and their lives above those who stay behind. Allah has promised each a fine reward, but those who strive will receive a far better reward than others. (4.95)

When the angels seize the souls of those who have wronged themselves—scolding them, “What was wrong with you?” they will reply, “We were oppressed in the land.” The angels will respond, “Was Allah’s earth not spacious enough for you to emigrate?” It is they who will have Hell as their home—what an evil destination! Except the men, women, and children who were indeed too feeble to be able to seek the means of escape and did not know where to go. As for such, it is likely that Allah would pardon them. Allah is Most-Pardoning, Most-Forgiving. (4.97-99)

Whoever emigrates in the cause of Allah will find many safe havens and bountiful resources throughout the earth. (4.100)

When you travel through the land, it is permissible for you to shorten the prayer. (4.101)

When the prayers are over, remember Allah—whether you are standing, sitting, or lying down. (4.103)

Do not show weakness in pursuing these people. (4.104)

Indeed, We have sent down the Book to you in truth to judge between people by means of what Allah has shown you. So do not be an advocate for the deceitful. (4.105)

Do not advocate for those who wrong themselves. (4.107)

Here you are! You are advocating for them in this life, but who will dare to advocate for them before Allah on the Day of Judgment? Or who will come to their defence? (4.109)

In most of their secret talks there is no good: But if one exhorts to a deed of charity or justice or conciliation between men, Secrecy is permissible. To him who does this, seeking the good pleasure of Allah, We shall soon give a reward of the highest. (4.114)

O believers! Stand firm for justice as witnesses for Allah even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or close relatives. Be they rich or poor, Allah is best to ensure their interests. So do not let your desires cause you to deviate from justice. If you distort the testimony or refuse to give it, then know that Allah is certainly All-Aware of what you do. (4.135)

Give good news of a painful punishment to hypocrites, who choose disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek honour and power through that company? Surely all honour and power belongs to Allah. (4.138-139)

He has already revealed to you in the Book that when you hear Allah’s revelations being denied or ridiculed, then do not sit in that company unless they engage in a different topic, or else you will be like them. (4.140)

Surely the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but He outwits them. When they stand up for prayer, they do it half-heartedly only to be seen by people—hardly remembering Allah at all. Torn between belief and disbelief—belonging neither to these believers nor those disbelievers. (4.142-143)

O believers! Do not take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Would you like to give Allah solid proof against yourselves? (4.144)

Why should Allah punish you if you are grateful and faithful? Allah is ever Appreciative, All-Knowing. (4.147)

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