The Majestic Quran

T Z 60 Zaka t 22 is for the poor, the needy, its administrators, people whose hearts and minds are to be won, freeing the slaves, helping people in debt, to advance God’s cause, and for the needy traveller. This is a duty instructed by God, and God is the Knower, Wise. H M 61 Some people insulted the Messenger saying, “He is all ears. ” 23 Say: “He has an ear for what is good for you. He believes in God and looks out for the safety of the believers, and he is kin d 24 to those of you who believe. However, those who insult God’s Messenger will have painful punishment.” 62 They swear by God to please you, yet it is God and his Messenger who they should try to please, if they are true believers. 63 Don’t they know that anyone who opposes God and His Messenger will live in the Fire, forever? What a terrible disgrace! T 64 The hypocrites are afraid that a chapter may be revealed about them informing them and the rest of the Muslims of what is in their hearts. Say: “Keep mocking. God will produce what you most fear.” 65 If you ask them about some incident , they will say, “We were just discussing and having fun.” Say: “Are you mocking God, His verses and His Messenger? 66 Don’t make excuses, you have clearly disbelieved after declaring belief.” Even if We choose to forgive few of you, We will punish the rest because they are sinners. H ’ 67 Hypocrite, men and women, stand by each other; they enjoin evil and forbid good and are tight-fisted. They ignore God, so He will ignore them in the Hereafter . The hypocrites are disobedient. 68 God has promised the hypocrites, men and women, and the disbelievers the fire of Hell to be there forever; that’s good enough for them. God has cursed them, and they will suffer endless torment. T ’ 69 Hypocrites! You are like those before you, but they were more powerful than you, and had greater wealth and children; they enjoyed their share of the worldly comforts , so you too enjoy your share just as they did before