Quran Page 48: Justice in Financial Dealings, Written Contracts, and Witnessing with Integrity
Surah Al-Baqarah · Page 48
Justice in Financial Dealings, Written Contracts, and Witnessing with Integrity
Verse 2:282 · The Longest Verse in the Qur'an
📖 About This Page
Page 48 contains the longest verse in the Qur’an and presents a comprehensive framework for justice and accountability in financial dealings. Believers are instructed to document debts, appoint trustworthy witnesses, and preserve fairness in contracts. These divine instructions establish ethical responsibility, transparency, and social trust in economic life.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 48)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
O you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
|---|---|
| دَيْن Dayn | Debt or financial obligation requiring documentation and clarity between parties. |
| شَهَادَة Shahādah | Witnessing or testimony given with integrity, fairness, and truthfulness. |
| كَاتِب Kātib | A scribe entrusted to record agreements justly and accurately. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Ikhfā' (Concealment)
Appears in connected recitation where a noon sākinah or tanween is followed by concealment letters, producing a softened nasal sound.
Idghām with Ghunnah
Occurs when noon sākinah merges smoothly into letters such as yā’, wāw, meem, or noon with nasalization.
Madd Ṭabī‘ī (Natural Elongation)
Maintaining proper two-count elongation is especially important throughout this lengthy verse for measured recitation.
Waqf (Pause Rules)
Proper pause points are important in this verse due to its legal and contractual instructions. Incorrect stopping may alter meaning.
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure correct understanding, interpretation, and context.
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