The Majestic Quran

sheep, except whatever fat clings to their backs or to the offal, or is stuck to bones. That penalty was imposed because of their rebelliousness. We are Most Truthful. 147 If they accuse you of lying, say: “Your Lord is gracious, and yet His punishment will not be deflected from the sinful people.” T ’ 148 The idolaters will say, “If God wanted, neither we nor our ancestors would have associated anything with God , nor would we have forbidden the eating of anything.” In the same way, people before them used to lie outrageously, until they tasted Our punishment. Say: “Have you got any knowledge? If so, produce it for us. You only follow speculation and tell lies.” 149 Say: “God has conclusive proof, If He so wished, He would have guided you all. ” 87 150 Say: “Bring your witnesses who will testify that God forbade this.” Even if they testify, you do not testify with them. Do not follow the desires of deniers of our signs and those who don’t believe in the Hereafter, and hold others up as equals to their Lord. C M ; 151 Say: “Step forward and I will tell you what your Lord has forbidden for you: Associate nothing with Him, treat parents well, don’t kill your children due to poverty, We provide for both you and them. Stay well clear of gross indecency, whether openly or in secret. Don’t kill anyone, God has made life sacred, unless by some lawful right. This is what He has commanded you, so that you might reflect. 152 Stay well clear of the property of orphans, except if it be to do good by investing it wisely , until they come of age. Be honest in your weights and measures, because We do not task any person beyond its capacity. Whenever you speak, be just even regarding your own relatives. Be true to the contract of God. This is what He has commanded you, so that you might pay attention. 153 This path of Mine is straight, so follow it and do not follow other paths, as they will cause you to deviate from His path. This is what He has commanded you, so that you might be mindful.” G ’ 154 After that, We gave Moses the Book as a comprehensive manual for the one who strives for righteousness, explaining everything in detail, and as a guidance and kindness so that people might believe in meeting their Lord.