Page 212 - Learning from the Qur'an

The only answer of his people was to say, 'Expel them from your
city! They are people who keep themselves pure!' (Qur'an, 7:82)
The ruling circle of those of his people who were arrogant said, 'We
will drive you out of our city, Shu'ayb, you and those who believe
along with you, unless you return to our religion.' He said, 'What,
even though we detest it? (Qur'an, 7:88)
They said, 'Shu'ayb, We do not understand much of what you say
and we see you are weak among us. Were it not for your clan, we
would have stoned you. We do not hold you in high esteem!'
(Qur'an, 11:91)
And construct great fortresses, hoping to live for ever, and when
you attack, attack as tyrants do? (Qur'an, 26:129-130)

THEY RIDICULE THE RELIGION
AND THE BELIEVERS
Woe to every faultfinding backbiter (Qur'an, 104:1)
Those who did evil used to laugh at those who believed. When
they passed by them, they would wink at one another. When they
returned to their families, they would make a joke of them. When
they saw them, they would say, 'Those people are misguided.'
(Qur'an, 83:29-32)
No wonder you are surprised as they laugh with scorn! When
they are reminded they do not pay heed. When they see a Sign
they only laugh with scorn. (Qur'an, 37:12-14)

THEY WISH FOR WHAT CAUSES
THE BELIEVERS DISTRESS
They have already tried to cause conflict before, and turned things
completely upside down for you, until the truth came and Allah's
command prevailed even though they detested it. (Qur'an, 9:48)
If good happens to you it galls them. If a mishap occurs to you,
they say, 'We made our preparations in advance,' and they turn
away rejoicing. (Qur'an, 9:50)

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