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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)

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109. THE DISBELIEVERS<br />

Some of the Meccan idolaters suggested to the Prophet as a compromise that he<br />

should worship their gods for a year and they should worship his for a year. This<br />

was the reply.<br />

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy<br />

1 Say [Prophet], ‘Disbelievers: 2 I do not worship what you worship,<br />

3 you do not worship what I worship, 4 I will never worship what you<br />

worship, 5 you will never worship what I worship: a 6 you have your<br />

religion and I have mine.’<br />

a If you keep to your present gods (see Zamakhshari, al-Kashshaf, vol. iv).

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