The Clear Quran: A Thematic English Translation: English Only

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33. Do not take a ˹human˺ life—made sacred by God—except with ˹legal˺ right.515 If anyone is killed unjustly, We have given their heirs516 the authority, but do not let them exceed limits in retaliation,517 for they are already supported ˹by law˺.