Say, We believe in GOD, and that which hath been sent down unto us, and
that which was sent down unto Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and
the tribes, and that which was delivered to Moses, and Jesus, and the prophets
from their LORD; we make no distinction between any of them; and to him are we
resigned.
Whoever followeth any other religion than Islam, it shall not be accepted
of him: and in the next life he shall be of those who perish.p
80 How shall GOD direct men who have become infidels after they had
believed, and borne witness that the apostle was true, and manifest
declarations of the divine will had come unto them? for GOD directeth not the
ungodly people.
Their reward shall be, that on them shall fall the curse of GOD and of
angels, and of all mankind:
they shall remain under the same forever; their torment shall not be
mitigated, neither shall they be regarded;
except those who repent after this, and amend; for GOD is gracious and
merciful.
Moreover they who become infidels after they have believed, and yet
increase in infidelity, their repentance shall in no wise be accepted, and
they are those who go astray.
Verily they who believe not, and die in their unbelief, the world full of
gold shall in nowise be accepted from any of them, even though he should give
it for his ransom; they shall suffer a grievous punishment, and they shall
have none to help them.
Ye will never attain unto righteousness until ye give in alms of that
which ye love: and whatever ye give, GOD knoweth it.
All food was permitted unto the children of Israel, except what Israel
forbade unto himself,q before the Pentateuch was sent down.r Say unto the
Jews, Bring hither the Pentateuch and read it, if ye speak truth.
Whoever therefore contriveth a lie against GOD after this, they will be
evil doers.
Say, GOD is true: follow ye therefore the religion of Abraham the
orthodox; for he was no idolater.
90 Verily the first house appointed unto men to worship in was that which
was in Becca;s blessed, and a direction to all creatures.t
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