Surah Al Baqara Ayat 246
The Heifer · English translation · Edition God
Have you not considered the notables of the Children of Israel after Moses? When they said to a prophet of theirs, “Appoint a king for us, and we will fight in the cause of God.” He said, “Is it possible that, if fighting was ordained for you, you would not fight?” They said, “Why would we not fight in the cause of God, when we were driven out of our homes, along with our children?” But when fighting was ordained for them, they turned away, except for a few of them. But God is aware of the wrongdoers.
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Surah Al Baqara Ayat 244
Fight in the cause of God, and know that God is Hearing and Knowing.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 245
Who is he who will offer God a generous loan, so He will multiply it for him manifold? God receives and amplifies, and to Him you will be returned.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 247
Their prophet said to them, “God has appointed Saul to be your king.” They said, “How can he have authority over us, when we are more worthy of authority than he, and he was not given plenty of wealth?” He said, “God has chosen him over you, and has increased him in knowledge and stature.” God bestows His sovereignty upon whomever He wills. God is Embracing and Knowing.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 248
And their prophet said to them, “The proof of his kingship is that the Ark will be restored to you, bringing tranquility from your Lord, and relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron. It will be carried by the angels. In that is a sign for you, if you are believers.”
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This is ayat 246 of Surah Al Baqara (The Heifer), surah 2 of the Quran. This surah contains 286 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.
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