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witched.’ (25:8) A man among Pharaoh’s people who believed,
He (Musa) entered the city at a time when its in- but kept his faith concealed, said, ‘Are you going
habitants were unaware and found two men to kill a man for saying "My Lord is Allah" when
fighting there–one from his party and the other he has brought you Clear Signs from your Lord? If
from his enemy. The one from his party asked for he is telling a lie, be it on his own head. But if he
his support against the other from his enemy. So is telling the truth, then some of what he is prom-
Musa hit him, dealing him a fatal blow. He said, ising you will certainly happen to you. Allah
‘This is part of Satan’s handiwork. He truly is an does not guide any unbridled inveterate liar.’
outright and misleading enemy.’ (28:15) (40:28)
A man came running from the furthest part of the They say, ‘Why was this Qur’an not sent down to
city, saying, ‘Musa, the Council are conspiring to one of the great men of the two cities?’ (43:31)
kill you, so leave! I am someone who brings you Certain men from among mankind used to seek
good advice.’ (28:20) refuge with certain men from among the jinn but
Allah has not allotted to any man two hearts they increased them in wickedness. (72:6)
within his breast, nor has He made those of your
wives you equate with your mothers your actual MARK
mothers, nor has He made your adopted sons If We wished, We would show them to you and
your actual sons. These are just words coming you would know them by their mark and know
out of your mouths. But Allah speaks the truth them by their ambivalent speech. Allah knows
and He guides to the Way. (33:4) your actions. (47:30)
Among the believers there are men who have The evildoers will be recognised by their mark
been true to the contract they made with Allah. and seized by their forelocks and their feet.
Some of them have fulfilled their pact by death (55:41)
and some are still waiting to do so, not having
changed in any way at all. (33:23) MARKET-PLACE
Those who disbelieve say, ‘Shall we show you to They say, ‘What is the matter with this
a man who will tell you that when you have Messenger, that he eats food and walks in the
completely disintegrated, you will then be recre- market-place? Why has an angel not been sent
ated all anew? (34:7) down to him so that it can be a warner along
When Our Clear Signs are recited to them, they with him?’ (25:7)
say, ‘This is nothing but a man who wants to We never sent any Messengers before you who
debar you from what your fathers used to wor- did not eat food and walk in the market-place.
ship.’ They say, ‘This is nothing but an invented But We have made some of you a trial for others
lie.’ Those who disbelieve say to the truth when it to see if you will be steadfast? Your Lord sees
comes to them, ‘This is nothing but downright everything. (25:20)
magic.’ (34:43)
A man came running from the far side of the city, MARRIAGE
saying, ‘My people! Follow the Messengers!’ Do not marry women of the idolaters until they
(36:20) believe. A slavegirl who is one of the believers is
They will say, ‘How is it that we do not see some better for you than a woman of the idolaters,
men whom we used to count among the worst of even though she may attract you. And do not
people?’ (38:62) marry men of the idolaters until they believe. A
Allah has made a metaphor for them of a man slave who is one of the believers is better for you
owned by several partners in dispute with one an- than a man of the idolaters, even though he may
other and another man wholly owned by a single attract you. Such people call you to the Fire
man. Are they the same? Praise be to Allah! The whereas Allah calls you, with His permission, to
fact is that most of them do not know. (39:29) the Garden and forgiveness. He makes His Signs
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