A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:187 And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Allāh took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture, [saying], "You must make it clear [i.e., explain it] to the people and not conceal it."But they threw it away behind their backs and exchanged it for a small… Continue reading Qur’an 3:187-189
Verse Refutations
Qur’an 3:185-186
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:185 Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection.So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire].And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment… Continue reading Qur’an 3:185-186
Qur’an 3:181-184
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:181 Allāh has certainly heard the statement of those [Jews] who said, "Indeed, Allāh is poor, while we are rich."We will record what they said and their killing of the prophets without right and will say, "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire. 182 That is… Continue reading Qur’an 3:181-184
Qur’an 3:176-180
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:176 And do not be grieved, [O Muḥammad], by those who hasten into disbelief.Indeed, they will never harm Allāh at all.Allāh intends that He should give them no share in the Hereafter, and for them is a great punishment.177 Indeed, those who purchase disbelief [in exchange]… Continue reading Qur’an 3:176-180
Qur’an 3:169-175
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:169 And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allāh as dead.Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision, 170 Rejoicing in what Allāh has bestowed upon them of His bounty, and they receive good tidings about those [to be… Continue reading Qur’an 3:169-175
Qur’an 3:165-168
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:165 Why [is it that] when a [single] disaster struck you [on the day of Uḥud], although you had struck [the enemy in the battle of Badr] with one twice as great, you said, "From where is this?"Say, "It is from yourselves [i.e., due to your… Continue reading Qur’an 3:165-168
Qur’an 3:159-164
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:159 So by mercy from Allāh, [O Muḥammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter.… Continue reading Qur’an 3:159-164
Qur’an 3:156-158
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:156 O you who have believed, do not be like those who disbelieved and said about their brothers when they traveled through the land or went out to fight, "If they had been with us, they would not have died or have been killed," so Allāh… Continue reading Qur’an 3:156-158
Qur’an 3:154-155
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:154 Then after distress, He sent down upon you security [in the form of] drowsiness, overcoming a faction of you, while another faction worried about themselves, thinking of Allāh other than the truth - the thought of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us [to have… Continue reading Qur’an 3:154-155
Qur’an 3:149-153
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:149 O you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers.150 But Allāh is your protector, and He is the best of helpers.151 We will cast terror into the hearts of… Continue reading Qur’an 3:149-153










