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Translation of page 39

1. 2:238

   Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle [i.e., ʿaṣr] prayer and stand before Allāh, devoutly obedient.

2. 2:239

   And if you fear [an enemy, then pray] on foot or riding. But when you are secure, then remember Allāh [in prayer], as He has taught you that which you did not [previously] know.

3. 2:240

   And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - for their wives is a bequest: maintenance for one year without turning [them] out. But if they leave [of their own accord], then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable way. And Allāh is Exalted in Might and Wise.

4. 2:241

   And for divorced women is a provision according to what is acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.

5. 2:242

   Thus does Allāh make clear to you His verses [i.e., laws] that you might use reason.

6. 2:243

   Have you not considered those who left their homes in many thousands, fearing death? Allāh said to them, "Die"; then He restored them to life. And Allāh is the possessor of bounty for the people, but most of the people do not show gratitude.

7. 2:244

   And fight in the cause of Allāh and know that Allāh is Hearing and Knowing.

8. 2:245

   Who is it that would loan Allāh a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allāh who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.