2:101 And when a messenger came to them from Allah, authenticating what was with them, a group of those who had already received the Book placed the Book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know.
2:102 And they followed what the devils recited regarding the kingship of Solomon. Solomon did not reject, but it was the devils who rejected by teaching people magic, and teaching them what was sent down on the two angels in Babylon, Haroot and Maroot. They did not teach anyone until they would say: "We are a test, so do not lose faith!" Thus they teach what can separate between a person and his mate; but they cannot harm anyone except with the permission of Allah. And they learn what harms them and does not benefit them, and they have known that he who purchases such has no place in the Hereafter. Miserable indeed is what they purchased with their souls if only they knew!
[4:51 Did you not see those who were given a portion of the Book, they believe in sorcery and evil, and they say to those who rejected: "You are better guided than those who believed the path."
45:22. And Allah created the heavens and the earth with the truth, and so that every soul may be recompensed for whatever it earned, and they will not be wronged.]
2:103 And had they believed and been righteous, it would have brought them a recompense with Allah which is far better if only they knew!
[Divine laws never change
33:62.This is the way of Allah with those who have passed away before, and you will not find any change in the way of Allah.
35:43. Arrogance on the earth, and evil scheming. And the evil schemes only backfire on those who scheme them. Were they expecting anything different from the ways used on the people of the past? You will not find any change in the way of Allah, and you will not find any bypass to the way of Allah.
48:23. Such is the way of Allah with those who have passed away before, and you will not find any change in the way of Allah.
And you will never find even a slight turn in them.
17:77. Such was the way of those whom We had sent before you of Our messengers. And you will not find any change in Our way.]
2:104. O you who believe, do not say:"Raa`ena" ("listen to us,") but say:"Unzurna!” ("Grant us attention)," and listen. For the rejecters is a painful retribution.
[4:136. O you who believe; believe in Allah and His messenger, and the Book which was sent down to His messenger, and the Book which was sent before. And whoever rejects Allah, and His angels, and His Books, and His messengers, and the Last Day; then he has strayed a far straying.
12:108. Say:"This is my way, I invite to Allah in full disclosure, myself and whoever follows me. And glory be to Allah; and I am not of the polytheists."
Also, choosing to believe in truth is a great blessing of Allah. Hence, my rendition: O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! Ra’ina with a slight twist of the tongue and in very similar Hebrew words has derogatory meanings to it, e.g. “Be our shepherd”, “O Our proud one!”, “May deafness befall you.” Some Jews resorted to these kinds of insults to the Prophet.
4:46. From among those who are Jewish are some who take the words out of context, and they say: "We hear and disobey, and listen but let not any listen, and shepherd us," in a twisting of their tongues and as a mockery of the system! And had they said: "We hear and obey, and listen, and watch over us," it would have been better for them and more upright; but Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, they do not believe except very little.
The Lesson is this: Be not ambiguous and speak words straight to the point.
33:70. O you who believe, be aware of Allah and speak only the truth.]
2:105. Neither do those who have rejected from among the people of the Book, nor from among the polytheists, wish that any good comes down to you from your Rabb. But Allah chooses with His mercy whom He wishes; and from Allah is the greatest grace.
[3:70-71. "O people of the Book, why do you reject the revelations of Allah while you are bearing witness?"
"O people of the Book, why do you confound the truth with falsehood and conceal the truth while you know?"
16:30. And it was said to those who were righteous: "What has your Rabb sent down?" They said: "All goodness." For those who have done good in this world there is good; and the Hereafter is goodness. Excellent indeed is the home of the righteous.]
*2:106 We do not duplicate a sign, or make it forgotten, unless We bring one which is like it or even greater. Did you not know that Allah is capable of all things?*
[Some of the People of the Book question why a new revelation was necessary. The evolution of human civilization has now come to a point where the Final Message for all mankind can be given, widely distributed, implemented and preserved forever. So, the Qur’an is now the perfected Message for all mankind at all times; its exact preservation being guaranteed by none but the Almighty Himself.
5:48. And We have sent down to you the Book with the truth, authenticating what is between your hands of the Book and superseding it. So judge between them by what Allah has sent down, and do not follow their desires from what has come to you of the truth. For each of you We have made laws, and a structure; and if Allah had willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He has given you; so strive to do good. To Allah you will return all of you, and He will inform you regarding that in which you dispute.
6:115. And the word of your Rabb has been completed with truth and justice; there is no changing His words. He is the Hearer, the Knower.
15:9. Indeed it is We who have sent down the Reminder, and indeed it is We who will preserve it.
16:101. And if We exchange a revelation in place of another revelation; and Allah is more aware of what He is revealing; they say: "You are making this up!" Alas, most of them do not know.
22:52. And We did not send before you any messenger or prophet, without having the devil interfere with his wishes. Allah then duplicates what the devil has cast, and Allah secures His revelations. And Allah is Knower, Wise.]
2:107. Did you not know that to Allah is the kingship of the heavens and the earth, and that you do not have besides Allah any guardian or supporter?*
[He is fully Cognizant of your needs, and knows the messages and timings of His revelations.]
2:108. Or do you want to ask your messenger as Moses was asked before? Whoever replaces belief with rejection, he has indeed strayed from the right path.
[2:67.And Moses said to his people: "Allah orders you to slaughter a heifer." They said: "Do you mock us?" He said: "I seek refuge with Allah that I not be of the ignorant ones."
Instead of reflecting on the evidence of the truth, the people of Moses demanded him to bring Allah face to face!
4:153. The people of the Book ask you to bring down to them a book from the heaven. They had asked Moses for even more than that, for they said: "Show us Allah openly!" So the lightning strike took them for their wickedness. Then they took the calf after the clarity had come to them, and We pardoned them for this; We gave Moses a clear authority.
And they kept asking him vain questions
5:101. O you who believe, do not ask about things which, if clarified, would harm you - and if you ask about them with the Qur'an being revealed, then they will become clear to you. Allah pardons for them, and Allah is Forgiving, Compassionate.
and kept making excuses.
5:24.They said: "O Moses, we will never enter it as long as they are in it, so go you and your Rabb and fight, we will stay right here!"]
2:109 Many of the people of the Book have wished that they could return you to being rejecters after your believing, out of envy from their souls after the truth was made clear to them. You shall forgive them and overlook until Allah brings His will. Allah is capable of all things.
[Qadeer = Appointer of laws = Supreme Controller = Able to do all things = Powerful = Almighty.
5:13.But because of them breaking their covenant, We have cursed them, and made their hearts become hardened; they take the words out of context; and they forgot much of what they were reminded of. And you will still discover betrayal in them except for a few; so pardon them and overlook; Allah loves the good doers.
15:85. And We have not created the heavens and the earth and what is in between except with the truth. And the Hour is coming, so overlook their faults gracefully
73:10. And be patient over what they say, and depart from them in a good manner.
74:11. So leave Me alone with he whom I have created.*
Shayi = Thing = Derived meaning, event. Ethnic and nationalistic prejudices give rise to envy.
2:111. And they said: "None shall enter the Paradise except those who are Jewish or Nazarenes;" this is what they wish! Say: "Bring forth your proof if you are truthful."
5:18. And the Jews and the Nazarenes said: "We are the children of Allah, and His loved ones." Say: "Then why does He punish you for your sins?" No, you are merely human beings which He has created. He forgives whom He pleases, and He punishes whom He pleases. And to Allah is the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is in-between, and to Him is the destiny.]
2:110 And hold the contact prayer, and contribute towards purification; and what you bring forth of good for your souls you will find it with Allah. Allah is watching what you do.*
[2:3. Those who believe in the unseen, and hold the contact prayer, and from Our provisions to them they spend.*
*Inn = Surely, Indeed, Note, Remember, Certainly, Recall, Verily, Ponder]
2:111 And they said: "None shall enter the Paradise except those who are Jewish or Nazarenes;" this is what they wish! Say: "Bring forth your proof if you are truthful."
[2:135. And they said: "Be Jewish or Nazarenes so that you may be guided!" Say: "No, rather the creed of Abraham, monotheism; for he was not of the polytheists."
Burhan = Clear proof = Firm evidence = Indomitable argument = Strong logic]
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