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What is the interpretation of the verses: "And whoever does that in aggression and injustice – We will drive him into a Fire. And that, for Allah, is easy" (An-Nisa: 30), and "And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that you may knowingly consume a portion of the wealth of the people unlawfully" (Al-Baqarah: 188), and "Give orphans their properties, and do not substitute the bad [of your own] for the good [of theirs], and do not consume their properties into your own. Indeed, that is a great sin" (An-Nisa: 2)?

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The first verse (An-Nisa: 29-30) prohibits consuming wealth unlawfully, such as through theft, gambling, and extravagance. It also forbids taking one's own life or casting it into ruin. It warns that whoever commits such acts, out of aggression and injustice, will be deserving of the Fire. All of this stems from Allah's mercy towards His servants. The second verse (Al-Baqarah: 188) prohibits consuming people's wealth unlawfully and presenting false arguments to rulers. It emphasizes that a judge's ruling does not make unlawful what is lawful, nor does it make lawful what is unlawful. It also states that whoever is granted a judgment based on falsehood will not have their dispute resolved until the Day of Resurrection. The third verse (An-Nisa: 2) commands giving orphans their wealth in full when they reach maturity and sound judgment. It prohibits exchanging lawful wealth for unlawful, or consuming the orphan's wealth along with that of the guardian, considering it a great sin.

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