And well ye knew those amongst you who transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath: We said to them: “Be ye apes, despised and rejected.”
Qur’an 2:65
Qur’an 2:58
And remember We said: “Enter this town, and eat of the plenty therein as ye wish; but enter the gate with humility, in posture and in words, and We shall forgive you your faults and increase (the portion of) those who do good.”
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Qur’an 2:57
And We gave you the shade of clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, saying: ”Eat of the good things We have provided for you:” (But they rebelled); to Us they did no harm, but they harmed their own souls.
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Qur’an 2:56
Then We raised you up after your death: you had the chance to be grateful.
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Qur’an 2:55
And remember you said: ”O Moses! we shall never believe in you until we see Allah manifestly,” but you were dazed with thunder and lightning even as you looked on.
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Qur’an 2:54
And remember Moses said to his people: ”O my people! you have indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf: so turn (in repentance) to your Maker, and slay yourselves (the wrong-doers); that will be better for you in the sight of your Maker.” Then He turned toward you (in forgiveness): for He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
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Qur’an 2:53
And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the Criterion (between right and wrong): there was a chance for you to be guided aright.
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Qur’an 2:52
Even then We did forgive you; there was a chance for you to be grateful.
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Qur’an 2:50
And remember We divided the Sea for you and saved you and drowned Pharaoh’s people within your very sight.
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Qur’an 2:49
And remember, We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh: they set you hard tasks and punishments, slaughtered your sons and let your women-folk live; therein was a tremendous trial from your Lord.
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Qur’an 2:48
Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for her, nor shall compensation be taken from her, nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).
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Qur’an 2:46
Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Lord, and that they are to return to Him.
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Qur’an 2:45
Nay, seek (Allah’s) help with patient perseverance and prayer: it is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly spirit,-
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Qur’an 2:42
And cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when you know (what it is).
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Qur’an 2:41
And believe in what I reveal, confirming the revelation which is with you, and be not the first to reject Faith therein, nor sell My Signs for a small price; and fear Me, and Me alone.
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Qur’an 2:43
And be steadfast in prayer; practice regular charity; and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship).
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Qur’an 2:40
O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favor which I bestowed upon you, and fulfilll your Covenant with Me as I fulfill My Covenant with you, and fear none but Me.
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Qur’an 2:38
We said: ”Get you down all from here; and if, as is sure, there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
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Qur’an 2:36
Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden), and get them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We said: ”Get you down, all (you people), with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood for a time.”
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Qur’an 2:35
We said: ”O Adam! you and your wife dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) you will, but do not approach this tree, or you run into harm and transgression.”
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Qur’an 2:34
And behold, We said to the angels: ”Bow down to Adam:” and they bowed down: not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject Faith.
Qur’an 2:30
Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ”I will create a vicegerent on earth.” They said: ”Will You place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood? – while we do celebrate Your praises and glorify Your holy (name)?” He said: ”I know what you do not know.”
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Qur’an 2:28
How can you reject the faith in Allah? – seeing that you were without life, and He gave you life; then He will cause you to die, and will again bring you to life; and again to Him will you return.
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Qur’an 2:26
Allah does not disdain to use similitude of things, lowest as well as highest. Those who believe know that it is truth from their Lord; but those who reject Faith say: ”What does Allah mean by this similitude?” By it He causes many to stray, and many He leads into the right path; but He does not cause to stray, except those who forsake (the path), –
Qur’an 2:25
But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: ”Why, this is what we were fed with before,” for they are given things in similitudes; and they have therein pure (and holy) companions; and they abide therein (for ever).
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Qur’an 2:24
But if you cannot – and of a surety you cannot – then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, – which is prepared for those who reject Faith.
Qur’an 2:23
And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are true.
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Qur’an 2:21
O ye people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, that ye may have the chance to learn righteousness;
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Qur’an 2:20
The lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time the light (Helps) them, they walk therein, and when the darkness grows on them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah hath power over all things.
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Qur’an 2:19
Or (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from the sky: In it are zones of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning thunder-clap, the while they are in terror of death. But Allah is ever round the rejecters of Faith!
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Qur’an 2:18
Deaf, dumb, and blind, they will not return (to the path).
Qur’an 2:17
Their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.
Qur’an 2:15
Allah will throw back their mockery on them, and give them rope in their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (To and fro).
Qur’an 2:14
When they meet those who believe, they say: “We believe;” but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say: “We are really with you: We (were) only jesting.”
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Qur’an 2:13
When it is said to them: “Believe as the others believe:” They say: “Shall we believe as the fools believe?” Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.
Qur’an 2:11
When it is said to them: “Make not mischief on the earth,” they say: “Why, we only Want to make peace!”
Qur’an 2:10
In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease: And grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to themselves).
Qur’an 2:9
Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realise (it) not!
Qur’an 2:5
They are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these who will prosper.
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Qur’an 2:4
And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter.
Qur’an 2:3
Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;
Qur’an 2:2
This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
Qur’an 5:42
(They are fond of) listening to falsehood, of devouring anything forbidden. If they do come to thee, either judge between them, or decline to interfere. If thou decline, they cannot hurt thee in the least. If thou judge, judge in equity between them. For Allah loveth those who judge in equity.
Qur’an 5:41
O Messenger! let not those grieve thee, who race each other into unbelief: (whether it be) among those who say “We believe” with their lips but whose hearts have no faith; or it be among the Jews- men who will listen to any lie -will listen even to others who have never so much as come to thee. They change the words from their (right) times and places: they say, “If ye are given this, take it, but if not, beware!” If any one’s trial is intended by Allah, thou hast no authority in the least for him against Allah. For such – it is not Allah’s will to purify their hearts. For them there is disgrace in this world, and in the Hereafter a heavy punishment.
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Qur’an 5:40
Knowest thou not that to Allah (alone) belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth? He punisheth whom He pleaseth, and He forgiveth whom He pleaseth: and Allah hath power over all things.
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Qur’an 5:39
But if the thief repents after his crime, and amends his conduct, Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
Qur’an 5:11
O you who believe! call in remembrance the favor of Allah to you when certain men formed the design to stretch out their hands against you, but (Allah) held back their hands from you: so fear Allah. And on Allah let Believers put (all) their trust.
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Qur’an 5:9
To those who believe and do deeds of righteousness Allah has promised forgiveness and a great reward.
Qur’an 5:8
O you who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to Piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.
Qur’an 5:4
They ask you what is lawful to them (as food). Say: Lawful to you are (all) good and pure things: and what you have taught your trained hunting animals (to catch) in the manner directed to you by Allah: eat what they catch for you, but pronounce the name of Allah over it; and fear Allah: for Allah is swift in taking account.
Qur’an 5:3
Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which the name of other than Allah has been invoked; that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by being gored to death; that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild animal; unless you are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on stone (alters); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day those who reject Faith have given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear Me. This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. But if any is forced by hunger, with no inclination to transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
Qur’an 2:44
Do you enjoin right conduct on the people, and forget (to practice it) yourselves, and yet you study the Scripture? Will you not understand?
Qur’an 2:29
It is He Who has created for you all things that are on earth; moreover His design comprehends the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He has perfect knowledge.
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Qur’an 2:37
Then Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
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Qur’an 2:6
As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether you warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
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Qur’an 2:86
These are the people who buy the life of this world at the price of the Hereafter: their penalty shall not be lightened nor shall they be helped.
Qur’an 2:27
Those who break Allah’s Covenant after it is ratified, and who sunder what Allah has ordered to be joined, and do mischief on earth: these cause loss (only) to themselves.
Qur’an 2:22
Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth therewith fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals unto Allah when you know (the truth).
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Qur’an 2:16
These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.
Qur’an 2:7
Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur).
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Qur’an 2:8
Of the people there are some who say: ”We believe in Allah and the Last Day”; but they do not (really) believe.
Qur’an 3:18
There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah, His angels, and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.