The Majestic Quran

Eat the cattle , and feed the needy and poor. 29 Then complete the rites of cleansing , 7 fulfil the vows, and circle the Ancient House.” T H : G ’ 30 Anyone who respects the sacred rites of God shall fare better in the Lord’s sight. Livestock is lawful for you except ones already mentioned . 8 Stay away from the impurity of idols, and words of falsehood. 31 Incline towards God without associating partners with Him. The one who associates partners with God, is like the one fallen from the sky, and birds snatch at him, or like the wind that carries him off to a faraway place. 32 Anyone who respects God’s symbols , 9 displays true piety of the heart. 33 There are benefits for you in those symbols for a designated period, the rites conclude at the place of sacrific e 10 near the Ancient House. T G ’ 34 We prescribed a rite of sacrifice for every community, so they may invoke the name of God over such livestock as provided for them. Your God is One God, so submit to Him. And, Messenger , give glad tidings to humble servants 35 whose hearts tremble at the mention of God, respond patiently to any affliction, perform the prayer and spend in charity from what We provided them. H , 36 The sacrificial camels you find valuable are included among God’s symbols; so invoke God’s name on them as they stand ready for slaughter ; and, once they have fallen dead on their side, eat from them and feed the needy, whether they ask or not. That is how We tamed them for you, so you may be thankful. 37 Neither their meat nor their blood reaches God, but it is your piety that reaches God. That’s how We made them obedient for you, so praise God for guiding you. Give glad tidings to the righteous. W - 38 God will defend the believers, God dislikes ungrateful traitors. 39 Permission to fight is given to those who were attacked because they have been wronged; and God has the power to help those 11 40 who were unfairly driven out of their homes for saying, “Our Lord is God.” If God didn’t defend some people by means of others, then monasteries, churches, synagogues and mosques where God’s name is regularly praised would