2:142 The foolish among the people will say, "What has turned them away from their qiblah, which they used to face?" Say, "To Allah belongs the east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a straight path." 143 And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over… Continue reading Koran 2:142-143
2:139 Say, [O Muhammad], "Do you argue with us about Allah while He is our Lord and your Lord? For us are our deeds, and for you are your deeds. And we are sincere [in deed and intention] to Him." 140 Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the… Continue reading Koran 2:139-141
2:137 So if they believe in the same as you believe in, then they have been [rightly] guided; but if they turn away, they are only in dissension, and Allah will be sufficient for you against them. And He is the Hearing, the Knowing. 138 [And say, "Ours is] the religion of Allah. And who… Continue reading Koran 2:137-138
2:130 And who would be averse to the religion of Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself. And We had chosen him in this world, and indeed he, in the Hereafter, will be among the righteous. 131 When his Lord said to him, "Submit", he said "I have submitted [in Islam] to the… Continue reading Koran 2:130-136
Our Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise."Koran 2:129 So, why is this verse quoting Abraham's prayer? No need for the imperfect prayer of an imperfect human… Continue reading Koran 2:129
2:126 And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits - whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day." [Allah] said. "And whoever disbelieves - I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire,… Continue reading Koran 2:126-128
And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for… Continue reading Koran 2:125
And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." [Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?" [Allah] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers." Koran 2:124 Notice the additions the translators added: [mention, O Muhammad];… Continue reading Koran 2:124
2:122 O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds. 123 And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, and no compensation will be accepted from it, nor will any intercession benefit it, nor will they be… Continue reading Koran 2:122-123
2:120 And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion.Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance."If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper.121 Those to whom We have given… Continue reading Koran 2:120-121
