2.1 . Alif . Lam . Mim .

2.2 . This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt , a guidance unto those who ward off ( evil ) .

2.3 . Who believe in the unseen , and establish worship , and spend of that We have bestowed upon them ;

2.4 . And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee ( Muhammad ) and that which was revealed before thee , and are certain of the Hereafter .

2.5 . These depend on guidance from their Lord . These are the successful .

2.6 . As for the disbelievers , whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is all one for them ; they believe not .

2.7 . Allah hath sealed their hearing and their hearts , and on their eyes there is a covering . Theirs will be an awful doom .

2.8 . And of mankind are some who say : We believe in Allah and the Last Day , when they believe not .

2.9 . They think to beguile Allah and those who believe , and they beguile nonesave themselves ; but they perceive not .

2.10 . In their hearts is a disease , and Allah increaseth their disease . A painful doom theirs because they lie .