Page 451 - Learning from the Qur'an

TO BE MERCIFUL AND TOLERANT
Whether you reveal a good act or keep it hidden, or pardon an
evil act, Allah is Ever-Pardoning, All-Powerful. (Qur'an, 4:149)
Make allowances for people, command what is right, and turn
away from the ignorant. (Qur'an, 7:199)
But if someone is steadfast and forgives, that is the most resolute
course to follow. (Qur'an, 42:43)

NOT TO GIVE IN TO THE UNBELIEVERS
OF THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
You who believe! If you obey a group of those given the Book,
they will make you revert to disbelieving after you have believed.
(Qur'an, 3:100)
You who believe! If you obey those who do not believe, they will
turn you round on your heels and you will be transformed into
losers. (Qur'an, 3:149)

TO STAY LOYAL TO THE TREATIES
MADE WITH IDOLATERS
Except those among the idolaters you have treaties with, who
have not then broken their treaties with you in any way, nor
granted assistance to anyone against you. Honour their treaties
until their time runs out. Allah loves those who guard against evil.
(Qur'an, 9:4)
THE ATTITUDE ADOPTED TO IDOLATERS
WHEN THEY ASK FOR PROTECTION
If any of the idolaters ask you for protection, give them protection
until they have heard the words of Allah. Then convey them to a
place where they are safe. That is because they are a people who
do not know. (Qur'an, 9:6)

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