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shall), in expiation, (undertake) either the feeding of the poor or the
equivalent of that in fasting, so that he may suffer the evil
consequences of his deed. Allah has forgiven what is past, but if any
one returns to sin He will avenge Himself on him: He is Mighty,
capable of punishment.
Lawful to you is the game of the sea and its food, a good food for you
and for the travellers. But you are forbidden the game of the land whilst
you are on pilgrimage. Have fear of Allah, before whom you shall all
be assembled.
Allah has made the Ka'ba the Sacred House, a foundation for people
(in the affairs of religion); and (has made) the sacred month, and the
sacrificial offerings and the victims with garlands, eternal values for
mankind; so that youmay know thatAllah has knowledge of all that the
heavens and the earth contain; that He has knowledge of all things.
Know that Allah is stern in retribution, and that He is Forgiving and
Merciful.
The duty of theApostle is only to give warning. Allah knows all that
you hide and all that you reveal.
Say: 'Good and evil are not alike, even though the abundance of evil
tempts you. Have fear of Allah, you men of understanding, so that you
may triumph.'
O believers, do not ask questions about things which, if made known
to you, would only hurt you; but if you ask them when the Quran is
being revealed, they shall be made plain to you. Allah will pardon you
for this; He is Forgiving, Merciful. Other men inquired about them
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