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with the permission of their masters and give them their dowry in all
justice, provided they are honourable and chaste and have not
entertained other men. If after marriage they commit adultery, they
shall suffer half the penalty inflicted upon free adulteresses. Such is the
law for those of youwho fear to commit sin: but if you abstain, it will be
better for you.Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Allah wishes to make this known to you and to guide you along the
paths of those who have gone before you, and to turn to you in mercy.
He isWise, Knowing.
Allah wishes to forgive you, but those who follow their own appetites
wish to see you far astray. Allah would lighten your burdens, and man
was createdweak.
Believers, do not consume your wealth among yourselves illegally,
but rather trade with it bymutual consent.
You shall not kill one another. Allah is merciful, but he that does that
through wickedness and injustice shall be burnt in fire. That is an easy
thing forAllah.
If you avoid the grave sins you are forbidden, We shall pardon your
evil deeds and admit you to an honourable place (Paradise). Do not
covet the favours by which Allah has exalted some of you above
others. For men is a portion of what they earn, and for women is a
portion of what they earn. Ask Allah for His grace. Allah has
knowledge of all things.
To everyone we have appointed heirs who (will inherit part) of what
parents and kinsmen leave. As for those with whom you have entered
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