2.181 . And whoso changeth ( the will ) after he hath heard it the sin thereof is only upon those who change it. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower.

2.182 . But he who feareth from a testator some unjust or sinful clause , and maketh peace between the parties , ( it shall be ) no sin for him . Lo! Allah is Forgiving , Merciful .

2.183 . O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you , even as it was prescribed for those before you , that ye may ward off evil ) ;

2.184 . ( Fast ) a certain number of days ; and ( for ) him who is sick among you , or on a journey , ( the same ) number of other days ; and for those who can afford it there is a ransom : the feeding of a man in need . But whoso doeth good of his own accord , it is better for him : and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know

2.185 . The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran , a guidance for mankind , and clear proofs of the guidance , and the Criterion ( of right and wrong ) . And whosoever of you is present , let him fast the month , and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey , ( let him fast the same ) number of other days . Allah desireth for you ease ; He desireth not hardship for you ; and ( He desireth ) that ye should complete the period , and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you , and that peradventure ye may be thankful .

2.186 . And when My servant question thee concerning Me , then surely I am nigh . I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me . So let them bear My call and let them trust in Me , in order that they may be led aright .

2.187 . It is made lawful for you to go unto your wives on the night of the fast . They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them . Allah is aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you . So hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath ordained for you , and eat and drink until the white thread becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn . Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not , but be at your devotions in the mosques . These are the limits imposed by Allah , so approach them not . Thus Allah expoundeth His revelations to mankind that they may ward off ( evil ) .

2.188 . And eat not up your property among yourselves in vanity , nor seek by it to gain the hearing of the judges that ye may knowingly devour a portion of the property of others wrongfully .

2.189 . They ask thee , ( O Muhammad ) , of new moons . Say : They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage . It is not righteousness that ye go to houses by the backs thereof ( as do the idolaters at certain seasons ) , but the righteous man is he who wardeth off ( evil ) . So go to houses by the gates thereof , and observe your duty to Allah , that ye may be successful

2.190 . Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you , but begin not hostilities . Lo! Allah loveth not , aggressors .

2.191 . And slay them wherever ye find them , and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out , for persecution is worse than slaughter . And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there , but if they attack you ( there ) then slay them . Such is the reward of disbelievers .

2.192 . But if they desist , then lo! Allah is Forgiving , Merciful .

2.193 . And fight them until persecution is no more , and religion is for Allah . But if they desist , then let there be no hostility except against wrongdoers .

2.194 . The forbidden month for the forbidden month , and forbidden things in retaliation . And one who attacketh you , attack him like manner as he attacked you . Observe your duty to Allah , and know that Allah is with those who ward off ( evil ) .

2.195 . Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah , and be not cast by your own hands to ruin ; and do good . Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent

2.196 . Perform the pilgrimage and the visit ( to Mecca ) for Allah . And if ye are prevented , then send such gifts as can be obtained with ease , and shave not your heads until the gifts have reached their destination . And whoever among you is sick or hath an ailment of the head must pay a ransom of fasting or alms giving or offering . And if ye are in safety , then whosoever contenteth himself with the Visit for the Pilgrimage ( shall give ) such gifts as can be had with ease . And whosoever cannot find ( such gifts , then a fast of three days while on the pilgrimage , and of seven when ye have returned ; that is , ten in all . That is for him whose folk are not present at the Inviolable Place of Worship . Observe your duty to Allah , and know that Allah is severe in punishment .

2.197 . The pilgrimage is ( in ) the well known months , and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein ( let him remember that ) there is ( to be ) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage . And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it . So make provision for yourselves ( here after ) ; for the best provision is to ward off evil . Therefore keep your duty unto Me , O men of understanding .

2.198 . It is no sin for you that ye seek the bounty of your Lord ( by trading ) . But , when ye press on in the multitude from Arafat , remember Allah by the sacred monument . Remember Him as He hath guided you , although before ye were of those astray .

2.199 . Then hasten onward from the place whence the multitude hasteneth onward , and ask forgiveness of Allah . Lo! Allah is Forgiving , Merciful .

2.200 . And when ye have completed your devotions , then remember Allah as ye remember your fathers or with a more lively remembrance . But of mankind is he who saith : "our Lord! Give unto us in the world , " and he hath no portion in the Hereafter .