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revealed in the Qur' an as a lesson to mankind, are not
limited to this story alone. This nation, which failed to show
gratitude for Allah' s forgiveness, were guilty of many other
examples of insolence.
For instance, Allah bestowed upon the nation of Israel

many blessings so that they would become grateful. In return
for these blessings, though, He only wanted them to enter
through the gate of a town filled with gifts to them and
prostrate in humility. But, they wronged themselves, and
rebelled against Allah:
And We shaded you with clouds and sent down manna
and quails to you: "Eat of the good things We have
provided for you." They did not wrong Us; rather it was
themselves they were wronging. Remember when We
said, "Go into this town and eat from it wherever you
like, freely. Enter the gate prostrating and say, ' Relieve
us of our burdens!' Your mistakes will be forgiven. We
will grant increase to all good-doers." But those who did
wrong substituted words other than those they had
been given. So We sent down a plague from heaven on
those who did wrong because they were deviators.
(Surat al-Baqara: 57-59)

Another example of them given in the Qur' an is their
saying that they could not tolerate a single kind of food when
they were told to eat and drink Allah' s provision. Their not
being contented with what Allah had miraculously provided
for them, and asking for other types of food, is a clear
evidence that they were far from comprehending the religion
that is pleasing Allah. The extent of their lack of gratitude,
and how they were repaid in this world for their