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over by the various Jewish sects, which we examined earlier in the
book. Allah says:
[Jesus said:] "I come confirming the Torah I find already
here, and to make lawful for you some of what was previ-
ously forbidden to you. I have brought you a Sign from
your Lord. So have fear [and awe] of Allah and obey me."
(Surah Al 'Imran, 50)
And when Jesus came with the Clear Signs, he said: "I
have come to you with Wisdom and to clarify for you some
of the things about which you have differed. Therefore,
heed Allah and obey me." (Surat az-Zukhruf, 63)
The Prophet Jesus (pbuh) confirmed the matters of faith men-
tioned in the Torah and also brought the Gospel, Allah's last reve-
lation to humanity, to guide and advise his people.
And We sent Jesus son of Mary following in their [the
Prophets'] footsteps, confirming the Torah that came be-
fore him. We gave him the Gospel containing guidance
and light, confirming the Torah that came before it, and as
guidance and admonition for those who guard against
evil. The people of the Gospel should judge by what Allah
sent down in it. Those who do not judge by what Allah has
sent down, such people are deviators. (Surat al-Ma'ida, 46-
47)

Very few people answered the Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) call at the
beginning, for his call sought to abolish the privileges of the priestly
class, which profited from the myths and traditions that had been
established many years ago, and also those members of the ruling
class who did not recognize Allah's sovereignty. The pressure they
applied, when combined with their threats, scared the majority of
the common people and prevented them from approaching the