[20]. Not being stingy or over generous.
[21]. In Islam, the unborn child possesses inherent sanctity and is considered a living trust from Allāh. Terminating a pregnancy without a valid and lawful reason is regarded as a grave sin, akin in moral weight to the act condemned in this verse — the killing of children out of fear of hardship.
Islamic jurists agree that life begins with conception, and that after 120 days (four months)—when the soul (rūḥ) is believed to be breathed into the fetus—abortion becomes an act of unjustified killing unless the mother’s life is in clear danger. Even before this stage, abortion is not permitted except for serious and legitimate reasons, and only after consultation with qualified scholars and physicians.
This teaching reflects Islam’s profound respect for life, its recognition of divine providence, and its rejection of fear-based or convenience-based motives for ending a pregnancy. Allāh is the Provider of sustenance for both parent and child; hence, believers are called to trust His wisdom and mercy rather than succumb to despair.
[22]. We must avoid all forms of impurity — in thought, word, and deed — whether in private or in our interactions with others, both within and outside of marriage. Fornication, adultery, and homosexual acts are all considered major sins in Islam.
We should also avoid anything that leads to such immoral behavior: private or mixed gatherings of unrelated men and women in closed places, seductive gestures or glances, provocative entertainment such as music and dancing between the sexes, exposure to indecent images, and the consumption of alcohol — all of which weaken modesty and open the door to temptation.
In contrast to such corruption, this verse calls believers to chastity, purity, and self-restraint, both inside and outside marriage. In Islamic law, adultery committed by a married person is regarded as a most serious crime and, when proven by the strict evidentiary requirements of the Sharī‘ah, is punishable by stoning to death — a penalty meant to protect the sanctity of family and preserve the moral fabric of society.
[23]. In the execution of a legal sentence, or in a just war, or in individual legitimate self-defense.
[24]. To exact a just retribution or to take blood money or to forgive.
[25]. Muhammad, the messenger of God ﷺ said : "Part of someone's being a good Muslim is his leaving alone that which does not concern him."