The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)
The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)
174 The Quran 16: 118 118 [Prophet], We forbade the Jews what We told you about. a We did not wrong them; they wronged themselves. 119 But towards those who do wrong out of ignorance, and afterwards repent and make amends, your Lord is most forgiving and merciful. 120 Abraham was truly an example: devoutly obedient to God and true in faith. He was not an idolater; 121 he was thankful for the blessings of God who chose him and guided him to a straight path. 122 We gave him blessings in this world, and he is among the righteous in the Hereafter. 123 Then We revealed to you [Muhammad], ‘Follow the creed of Abraham, a man of pure faith who was not an idolater.’ 124 The Sabbath was made obligatory only for those who differed about it. On the Day of Resurrection your Lord will judge between them as to their differences. 125 [Prophet], call [people] to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good teaching. Argue with them in the most courteous way, for your Lord knows best who has strayed from His way and who is rightly guided. 126 If you [believers] have to respond to an attack, make your response proportionate, but it is best to stand fast. 127 So [Prophet] be steadfast: your steadfastness comes only from God. Do not grieve over them; do not be distressed by their scheming, 128 for God is with those who are mindful of Him and who do good. a In an earlier revelation (see 6: 146).
17. THE NIGHT JOURNEY A Meccan sura framed by references to the Children of Israel at the beginning, and to Pharaoh at the end. The bulk of the sura deals with the Quran as guidance and warning, Muhammad, and the nature of prophecy, especially the fact that he is a human being and incapable himself of producing miracles. It also warns of Iblis’s promise to tempt mankind and of the fate of the disbelievers, and it gives a series of commandments (verses 22–39). The Night Journey, which gives the sura its title, is mentioned in verse 1 and again in verse 60. Towards the end of the Meccan period, God caused Muhammad, in the space of a single night, to journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and from there to heaven and back again. In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy 1 Glory to Him who made His servant travel by night from the sacred place of worship a to the furthest place of worship, b whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him some of Our signs: He alone is the All Hearing, the All Seeing. 2 We also gave Moses the Scripture, and made it a guide for the Children of Israel. ‘Entrust yourselves to no one but Me, 3 you descendants of those We carried with Noah: he was truly a thankful servant.’ 4 We declared to the Children of Israel in the Scripture, ‘Twice you will spread corruption in the land and become highly arrogant.’ 5 When the first of these warnings was fulfilled, We sent against you servants of Ours with great force, and they ravaged your homes. That warning was fulfilled, 6 but then We allowed you to prevail against your enemy. We increased your wealth and offspring and made you more numerous––7 whether you do good or evil it is to your own souls––and when the second warning was fulfilled [We sent them] to shame your faces and enter the place of worship as they did the first time, and utterly destroy whatever fell into their power. 8 Your Lord may yet have mercy on you, but if you do the same again, so shall We: We have made Hell a prison for those who defy [Our warning]. a In Mecca. b In Jerusalem.
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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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