Page 260 - Learning from the Qur'an

Do people find it so surprising that We should reveal to a man
among them: 'Warn mankind and give good news to those who
believe that they are on a sure footing with their Lord'? The
unbelievers say, 'This is downright magic!' (Qur'an, 10:2)
They say, 'You (Muhammad), to whom the Reminder has been
sent down, are clearly mad.' (Qur'an, 15:6)
Before them the people of Nuh denied the truth. They denied Our
servant, saying, 'He is madman,' and he was driven away with
jeers. (Qur'an, 54:9)
Those who do not believe say, 'This is nothing but a lie he has
invented and other people have helped him to do it. They have
brought injustice and falsehood.' (Qur'an, 25:4)
Furthermore they say, 'A muddled jumble of dreams!' and, 'He
has invented it!' and, 'He is a poet!' and, 'Let him bring us a Sign
like those sent to previous peoples.' (Qur'an, 21:5)
They are surprised that a warner should come to them from among
themselves.The unbelievers say, 'This is a lying magician.' (Qur'an,
38:4)
The ruling circle of Pharaoh's people said, 'This is certainly a
skilled magician who desires to expel you from your land, so what
do you recommend?' (Qur'an, 7:109-110)
Among them are some who insult the Prophet, saying he is only
an ear. Say, 'An ear of good for you, believing in Allah and
believing in the believers, and a mercy for those among you who
believe.' As for those who insult the Messenger of Allah, they will
have a painful punishment. (Qur'an, 9:61)
What is he but a man who has invented a lie against Allah? We
do not believe in him.' (Qur'an, 23:38)
Has the Reminder been given to him of all of us? No indeed! He
is an impudent liar.' (Qur'an, 54:25)
Do not obey the unbelievers and hypocrites and disregard their
abuse of you. Put your trust in Allah. Allah suffices as a Protector.
(Qur'an, 33:48)

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