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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
- And when came to them an Apostle from Allah, confirming what was with them, a party of the people of the Book threw away the Book of Allah behind their backs, as if (it had been something) they did not know!
- They followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against the power of Solomon; the blasphemers were, not Solomon, but the evil ones, teaching men magic, and such things as came down at Babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of these taught anyone (such things) without saying: "We are only for trial; so do not blaspheme." They learned from them the means to sow discord between man and wife. But they could not thus harm anyone except by Allah's permission. And they learned what harmed them, not what profited them. And they knew that the buyers of (magic) would have no share in the happiness of the Hereafter. And vile was the price for which they did sell their souls if they but knew!
- If they had kept their faith and guarded themselves from evil, far better had been the reward from their Lord, if they but knew!
- O ye of Faith! say not (to the Apostle) words of ambiguous import, but words of respect; and hearken (to him): to those without faith is a grievous punishment.
- It is never the wish of those without faith among the people of the Book, nor of the Pagans that anything good should come down to you from your Lord. But Allah will choose for His special Mercy whom He will for Allah is Lord of grace abounding.
- None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten but We substitute something better or similar: knowest thou not that Allah hath power over all things?
- Knowest thou not that to Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth! And besides Him ye have neither patron nor helper.
- Would ye question your Apostle as Moses was questioned of old? But whoever changeth from faith to unbelief, hath strayed without doubt from the even way.
- Quite a number of the people of the Book wish they could turn you (people) back to infidelity after ye have believed, from selfish envy, after the truth hath become manifest unto them; but forgive and overlook, till Allah accomplish His purpose; for Allah hath power over all things.
- And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: and whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall find it with Allah: for Allah sees well all that ye do.
- And they say: "None shall enter paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian." Those are their (vain) desires. Say: "Produce your proof if ye are truthful."
- Nay, whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good, he will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
- The Jews say: "The Christians have naught (to stand) upon"; and the Christians say: "The Jews have naught (to stand) upon." Yet they (profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word is what those say who know not, but Allah will judge between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.
- And who is more unjust than he who forbids that in places for the worship of Allah, Allah's name should be celebrated? Whose zeal is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such should themselves enter them except in fear. For them there is nothing but disgrace in this world, and in the world to come, an exceeding torment.
- To Allah belong the East and the West: whithersoever ye turn, there is the presence of Allah. For Allah is All-Pervading, All-Knowing.
- They say: "Allah hath begotten a son"; Glory be to Him. Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth; everything renders worship to Him.
- To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: when He decreeth a matter He saith to it: "Be"; and it is.
- Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah unto Us? Or why cometh not unto Us a sign?" So said the people before them, words of similar import. Their hearts are alike. We have indeed made clear the signs unto any people who hold firmly to faith (in their hearts).
- Verily We have sent thee in truth as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. But of thee no question shall be asked of Companions of the blazing fire.
- Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: "The guidance of Allah, that is the (only) guidance." Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither protector nor helper against Allah.
- Those to whom We have sent the book study it as it should be studied: they are the ones that believe therein: those who reject faith therein, the loss is their own.
- O Children of Israel! call to mind the special favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you to all others (for my message).
- Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another, nor shall compensation be accepted from her, nor shall intercession profit her, nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).
- And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord, with certain commands, which he fulfilled. He said: "I will make thee an Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the reach of evil-doers."
- Remember We made the house a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
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