The Majestic Quran

of my mother, they thought I was weak and almost killed me. So do not give our enemies any reason to ridicule me, and don’t put me in the same category with the wrongdoers.” 151 Moses said, “My Lord, forgive me and my brother, embrace us with Your Kindness, for you are the most Kind. 152 Those who accepted the calf as a god will have their Lord’s wrath and disgrace in this worldly life. That is how We reward those who invent lies . 153 Those who were evil then repented and believed, your Lord will forgive and be Kind.” M M S , G 154 Once Moses’ anger had subsided, he picked up the tablets. They contained guidance and teachings of kindness for anyone who fears their Lord. 155 Then Moses chose seventy men from his people to meet with Us. After a blast had taken them, Moses said, “My Lord, if this is what You wanted, You could have killed them and me long before. Will You now kill us all because of what the fools among us did? This was Your way of testing to let anyone you wish to go astray and anyone You wish to guide; You are our Protector, so forgive us and be kind to us; You are the best Forgiver. 156 Decree for us in this world what is good and in the Hereafter; we return in humility to serve you.” God said, “I afflict My punishment on whomever I please, while My kindness embraces everything. I shall decree what is good for those who are mindful of Me , pay Zakat and believe in Our signs.” A G ’ 157 Those who follow the Messenger, the untutored Prophet, they will find him mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel. He who instructs them to do good and forbids evil, declares lawful all that is pure and healthy, and prohibits whatever is unclean, and relieves them of their burden and the shackles that once bound them. So, they believe in him, honour him, support him, and obey the light that was sent with him, they shall be successful . 103 T M r 158 Say: “People, I am the Messenger to you all from God, sovereignty of the Heavens and the Earth belongs to Him; He is the only God, He gives life and death. So, believe in God and His Messenger, the untutored