The Majestic Quran

98. Al-Bayyinah The Clear Proof This is a late Makkan chapter, and the central theme is how to deal with the scepticism, resistance and disbelief of the Makkan idolaters, as well as the Christians and the Jews. The Messenger r initially thought that the People of The Book would readily accept Islam. However, they resisted his call, except for a few. In many ways, this chapter was a consolation to the Prophet r and his followers: they need not be disappointed at such reactions from the People of The Book. The Jews did the same to the Prophet Jesus, when they refused to acknowledge his prophethood and handed him over to the Romans, accusing him of treason. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring P 1 The disbelievers among the People of the Book and the idolaters were not condemned until the clear proof had come to the m 6 – 2 the Messenger of God recited pages of pure teachings from the Quran , 3 containing clear commandments. 4 Those given the Book became divided after the clear proof had come to them. 5 They were commanded: worship God sincerely, turn away from false gods, establish the prayer, and pay the Zakat. That is the religion of truth. 6 The disbelievers from the People of The Book and the idolaters will be in the Hell-Fire forever. These are the worst of the creatures. B 7 The believers who did righteous works are the best of the creatures. 8 Their reward is with the Lord: Gardens of Eden beneath which rivers flow; they will live there forever. God is pleased with them, and they’re pleased with Him. That’s for the one who fears His Lord.