Do Not Prohibit What Is Lawful [3:93] All food used to be lawful for the Children of Israel, until Israel imposed certain prohibitions on themselves before the Torah was sent down. Say, "Bring the Torah and read it, if you are truthful." [3:94] Those who fabricate false prohibitions after this, and attribute them to GOD, … Continue reading Do Not Prohibit What Is Lawful (3:93 – 3:94)
Earthful of Gold & Give From What You Love (3:90 – 3:92)
When Repentance is Unacceptable [3:90] Those who disbelieve after believing, then plunge deeper into disbelief, their repentance will not be accepted from them; they are the real strayers. [3:91] Those who disbelieve and die as disbelievers, an earthful of gold will not be accepted from any of them, even if such a ransom were possible. … Continue reading Earthful of Gold & Give From What You Love (3:90 – 3:92)
Only One Religion Approved by God (3:85 – 3:89)
Only One Religion Approved by God [3:85] Anyone who accepts other than Submission as his religion, it will not be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter, he will be with the losers. [3:86] Why should GOD guide people who disbelieved after believing, and after witnessing that the messenger is truth, and after solid proofs* … Continue reading Only One Religion Approved by God (3:85 – 3:89)
Make No Distinction Among God’s Messengers (3:84)
Make No Distinction Among God's Messengers [3:84] Say, "We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of … Continue reading Make No Distinction Among God’s Messengers (3:84)
Rejectors of God’s Messenger of the Covenant are Disbelievers (3:82 – 3:83)
Rejectors of God's Messenger of the Covenant are Disbelievers [3:82] Those who reject this (Quranic prophecy) are the evil ones. [3:83] Are they seeking other than GOD's religion, when everything in the heavens and the earth has submitted to Him, willingly and unwillingly, and to Him they will be returned? According to 2:62 and 5:69 … Continue reading Rejectors of God’s Messenger of the Covenant are Disbelievers (3:82 – 3:83)
God’s Messenger of the Covenant (3:81)
Major Prophecy Fulfilled* God's Messenger of the Covenant [3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets, saying, "I will give you the scripture and wisdom. Afterwards, a messenger will come to confirm all existing scriptures. You shall believe in him and support him." He said, "Do you agree with this, and pledge to fulfill this … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant (3:81)
All the Prophets and Messengers Preached The Worship of God Alone (3:79 – 3:80)
[3:79] Never would a human being whom GOD blessed with the scripture and prophethood say to the people, "Idolize me beside GOD." Instead, (he would say), "Devote yourselves absolutely to your Lord alone," according to the scripture you preach and the teachings you learn. [3:80] Nor would he command you to idolize the angels and … Continue reading All the Prophets and Messengers Preached The Worship of God Alone (3:79 – 3:80)
Honesty & Muhammad Was A Gentile And Not Illiterate (3:75 – 3:78)
Be Honest With All People [3:75] Some followers of the scripture can be trusted with a whole lot, and they will give it back to you. Others among them cannot be trusted with … Continue reading Honesty & Muhammad Was A Gentile And Not Illiterate (3:75 – 3:78)
Message to The Followers of the Scripture (3:69 -74)
[3:69] Some followers of the scripture wish to lead you astray, but they only lead themselves astray, without perceiving. [3:70] O followers of the scripture, why do you reject these revelations of GOD though you bear witness (that this is the truth)? [3:71] O followers of the scripture, why do you confound the truth with … Continue reading Message to The Followers of the Scripture (3:69 -74)
Arguing For Ones Own Ego (3:64 – 3:68)
Invitation to All Believers [3:64] Say, "O followers of the scripture, let us come to a logical agreement between us and you: that we shall not worship except GOD; that we never set up any idols besides Him, nor set up any human beings as lords beside GOD." If they turn away, say, "Bear witness … Continue reading Arguing For Ones Own Ego (3:64 – 3:68)
