We said, “Descend all of you! Then when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows it, there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.
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But those who disbelieve and deny Our signs will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever.”
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O children of Israel!1 Remember My favours upon you. Fulfil your covenant and I will fulfil Mine, and stand in awe of Me ˹alone˺.
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Believe in My revelations which confirm your Scriptures.1 Do not be the first to deny them or trade them for a fleeting gain.2 And be mindful of Me.
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Do not mix truth with falsehood or hide the truth knowingly.
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Establish prayer, pay alms-tax,1 and bow down with those who bow down.
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Do you preach righteousness and fail to practice it yourselves, although you read the Scripture? Do you not understand?
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And seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, it is a burden except for the humble—
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those who are certain that they will meet their Lord and to Him they will return.
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O Children of Israel! Remember ˹all˺ the favours I granted you and how I honoured you above the others.1
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Guard yourselves against the Day on which no soul will be of help to another. No intercession1 will be accepted, no ransom taken, and no help will be given.
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