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183.
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed
for you, as it was decreed for those before you,
that you may be Godfearing.
184.
[2:184] Specific days (are
designated for fasting); but should any of
you be sick or travelling, an equal number of
other days may be substituted. Those who find it
straining, shall be liable to atonement
by feeding one poor person (for each day of
breaking the fast). Should anyone do good of his
own accord,
that is better for him. But fasting is the best
for you, if you only knew.
185.
[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the
Quran was revealed, as guidance to mankind, with
manifest proofs of guidance and the
Distinguisher (between truth and falsehood). So
those of you who witness this month shall fast
therein. And those who are ill or travelling may
substitute the same number of other days. GOD
wishes for you convenience, not hardship, and
that you may fulfill your obligations, and to
glorify GOD for guiding you, and that you may
give thanks.
186.
[2:186] When My servants ask you about Me, I am
always near. I answer the supplicant's call when
he calls Me. So let them respond to Me and
believe in Me, in order to be guided.
187.
[2:187] Permitted for you is sexual intercourse
with your wives during the nights of fasting.
They are a garment for you and you are a garment
for them. GOD knew that you used to betray your
souls, and He has redeemed you, and has pardoned
you. Henceforth, you may have intercourse with
them, seeking what GOD has permitted for you.
You may eat and drink until the white thread of
light becomes distinguishable from the dark
thread of night at dawn. Then, you shall fast
until the nightfall. Sexual intercourse is
prohibited if you decide to retreat (E'tekaaf) to
the mosque.
These are GOD's laws; you shall not transgress
them. GOD thus clarifies His revelations for the
people, so that they may be Godfearing.
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