The Majestic Quran

Knower”. 248 And their Prophet said to them: “The sign of his kingship is The Ark of the Contract, which will be brought to you by the angels, 43 a source of tranquillity from your Lord which contains relics left behind by families of Moses and Aaron. In this there are signs for you, if you believe”. T ’ 249 When Talut set out with his army, he said: “God will test you near the river. Anyone who drinks from it will no longer be my soldier , but whoever does not taste it will be mine, except those who scoop it up in the palm of their hands”. So, they all drank from it, except a few of them. When he crossed the river along with those who had believed him, they said: “We have no strength today to fight Jalut and his army”. But those who believed that they would meet their Lord said: “How many times have small forces defeated large forces with the help of God, and God is with the patient”. T I 250 When they advanced to face Jalut and his army, they prayed: “Our Lord, shower patience on us, keep our feet firm on the ground , and help us against the disbelievers”. 251 So, by the help of God they defeated them, and David killed Jalut, and God gave David kingship and wisdom, and taught him what it pleased Him to teach. If God did not repel one group of people with another there would be lot of conflict on Earth, but God is Most Gracious to His creatures. 252 These are the exact verses of God that We recite to you, and you are one of the Messengers. G P 253 Of these prophets We ranked some above others; God spoke with some, and others He raised many degrees. For example , We gave Jesus, son of Mary, many miracles, and supported him with the Spirit of the Holy One. If God had so wanted, the Christians would not have fought each other after the miracles had come to them, but they disputed. Some of them believed and others disbelieved. If God wanted, they would not have divided into sects, but God does what is just. 254 Believers, spend in charity from what We provided you before that day comes when there will be no buying and selling, no friendship and no intercession; the disbelievers are wicked people.