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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)

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<strong>The</strong> Quran 16: 118<br />

118 [Prophet], We forbade the Jews what We told you about. a We did<br />

not wrong them; they wronged themselves. 119 But towards those<br />

who do wrong out of ignorance, and afterwards repent and make<br />

amends, your Lord is most forgiving and merciful.<br />

120 Abraham was truly an example: devoutly obedient to God and<br />

true in faith. He was not an idolater; 121 he was thankful for the<br />

blessings of God who chose him and guided him to a straight path.<br />

122 We gave him blessings in this world, and he is among the righteous<br />

in the Hereafter. 123 <strong>The</strong>n We revealed to you [Muhammad],<br />

‘Follow the creed of Abraham, a man of pure faith who was not an<br />

idolater.’ 124 <strong>The</strong> Sabbath was made obligatory only for those who<br />

differed about it. On the Day of Resurrection your Lord will judge<br />

between them as to their differences.<br />

125 [Prophet], call [people] to the way of your Lord with wisdom<br />

and good teaching. Argue with them in the most courteous way, for<br />

your Lord knows best who has strayed from His way and who is<br />

rightly guided. 126 If you [believers] have to respond to an attack,<br />

make your response proportionate, but it is best to stand fast. 127 So<br />

[Prophet] be steadfast: your steadfastness comes only from God. Do<br />

not grieve over them; do not be distressed by their scheming, 128 for<br />

God is with those who are mindful of Him and who do good.<br />

a In an earlier revelation (see 6: 146).

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