The Majestic Quran

their whims that contradict the truth that has come to you. To every community in the past, We gave a specific law and a way of life. Had God wanted, He would have made you one nation, but He chose to test you regarding what He gave you; so compete with each other in doing good works. In the end you will all return to God, and He will clarify your differences. T P r 49 Judge between them according to what God has revealed, and do not follow their whims. So beware they don’t tempt you away from what God has revealed to you. If they choose to turn away, then you should know that God intends to punish them because of their sins, many are sinners. 50 Do they want the old law of the Age of Ignorance? 40 There is no better rule than God’s, for firm believers. A 51 Believers, don’t take the Jews and the Christians as protectors ; 41 they’re only each other’s protectors. Anyone who takes them as his protector might as well join them. God doesn’t guide people who do wrong. 52 You will see people with sickness in their hearts rushing to join them, saying, “We fear tragedy may strike us.” It may be that God will grant us victory or bring about some other positive outcome, causing them to regret what they kept secret in their hearts. 53 The believers will say, “Didn’t they swear a solemn oath; by God they were with you?” Their deeds have proved to be worthless, and they are the losers. V G 54 Believers, if anyone leaves his religion then God will bring forward people He loves and who love Him, who are gentle towards the believers and unflinching against the disbelievers, who strive in the path of God and aren’t afraid of the critics’ comments. That positive attitude is a favour of God; He gives it to whomever He pleases. God is Vast, All-Knowing. 55 God is your only true protector, along with His Messenger and the believers who perform the prayer, pay Zakat and bow down to God. 56 Anyone who turns to God for protection, His Messenger and the believers, should know God’s party will be victorious. A