The Majestic Quran

before you, misleading many others, themselves wandering far off the straight path.” N J 78 The disbelievers among the Israelites were cursed by David and Jesus, son of Mary, because they were disobedient and went beyond the limits of the Torah: 79 they didn’t condemn wrong in their society. They were wretched! 80 You will see many of them seeking the protection of disbelievers. How wretched is what they’ve stored for themselves, inviting God’s wrath and punishment forever! 81 If they had believed in God, the Prophet and what was revealed to him, and hadn’t taken the disbelievers as allies! Alas most of them are shameless sinners. T C M 82 Of all the people, you will find the most hostile to the believers are some Jews and idolaters , 45 and you will find the nearest and most affectionate to the believers are those who say, “We are Christians” because among them are priests and monks who are not arrogant. 83 When they hear what’s revealed to the Messenger, you’ll see their eyes well up with tears as they recognise its truth, saying, “Our Lord, we believe, so count us among the witnesses. 84 Why shouldn’t we believe in God and what came to us of the truth, and why shouldn’t we long for our Lord to join us with the righteous?” 85 So may God reward them for what they have said, with gardens under which rivers flow, to live there forever: that is the reward of the righteous! 86 Those who disbelieve and deny Our signs are the prisoners of Hell. D 87 Believers, don’t declare unlawful healthy foods made lawful by God, and don’t go beyond the limits set by Him; God dislikes those who go beyond the limits. 88 Eat the lawful and healthy food that He has provided you, and be mindful of God who you believe. P 89 God won’t take you to task over oaths you make thoughtlessly, however, He will take you to task over any contracts that you seal with solemn oaths. The atonement for the breaking of oaths is: feed ten needy people the same food as you would typically feed your family; clothe them, or