The Majestic Quran

180 Don’t let those who are stingy with what God has given them of His favours imagine for a moment that it is good for them; rather it is bad for them. On Judgement Day they will be made to wear the wealth they hoarded as collars round their necks. Everything in the Heavens and Earth belongs to God. God is aware of what you do. T , P 181 God has heard the words of those who said, “God is poor, and we are rich.” We shall write down what they said. They killed the Prophets unlawfully, and We shall say to them, “Taste the punishment of the blazing Fire, 182 this is for the misdeeds committed by your hands.” God is not unjust to His servants, 183 who say, “God has taken our pledge not to believe in a messenger until he comes to you with a burnt offering. ” 66 Say: “Many messengers came to you before me with clear proofs, and practised what you mention. Why did you kill them, if you are telling the truth?” 184 If they accuse you of lying, many messengers before you were also accused of lying, even though they came with miracles, scriptures and the enlightening Book. T 185 Everyone will have the taste of death, and on Judgement Day you will be given your full reward. Anyone who is saved from the Fire and is admitted to Paradise will be the winner. This worldly life is no more than a deception. 186 You will certainly be tested through your wealth and persons and you will hear many insults from the idolaters and those given the Book before you. If you are patient and mindful of God , that is real resolve. D 187 Remember, God made a contract with those given the Book: “Proclaim it to the people and do not hide it.” So, they threw it behind them 67 and sold it for a small sum of money. How evil was their bargaining! 188 Prophet , do not consider those who delight at what they have done and wish to be praised for what they failed to do; don’t think they’ve escaped the punishment; they shall have a painful punishment. 189 Control of the Heavens and the Earth belong to God. God has power over all things. T