In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[3:64]
Say, "O followers of the scripture, let us come to a
logical agreement between us and you: that we shall not
worship except GOD; that we never set up any idols
besides Him, nor set up any human beings as lords beside
GOD." If they turn away, say, "Bear witness that we are
submitters."
Call on the Jews
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[2:40]
O Children of Israel, remember My favor, which I bestowed
upon you, and fulfill your part of the covenant, that I
fulfill My part of the covenant, and reverence Me.
[2:41]
You shall believe in what I have revealed herein,
confirming what you have; do not be the first to reject
it. Do not trade away My revelations for a cheap price,
and observe Me.
[2:42]
Do not confound the truth with falsehood, nor shall you
conceal the truth, knowingly.
[2:43]
You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give
the obligatory charity (Zakat), and bow down with those
who bow down.
[2:44]
Do you exhort the people to be righteous, while
forgetting yourselves, though you read the scripture? Do
you not understand?
[2:45]
You shall seek help through steadfastness and the Contact
Prayers (Salat). This is difficult indeed, but not so for
the reverent,
[2:46]
who believe that they will meet their Lord; that to Him
they ultimately return.
[2:47]
O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I bestowed
upon you, and that I blessed you more than any other
people.
[2:48]
Beware of the day when no soul can avail another soul, no
intercession will be accepted, no ransom can be paid, nor
can anyone be helped.
[2:49]
Recall that we saved you from Pharaoh's people who
inflicted upon you the worst persecution, slaying your
sons and sparing your daughters. That was an exacting
test from your Lord.
[2:50]
Recall that we parted the sea for you; we saved you and
drowned Pharaoh's people before your eyes.
[2:51]
Yet, when we summoned Moses for forty nights, you
worshiped the calf in his absence, and turned wicked.
[2:52]
Still, we pardoned you thereafter that you may be
appreciative.
[2:53]
Recall that we gave Moses scripture and the statute book,
that you may be guided.
[2:54]
Recall that Moses said to his people, "O my people, you
have wronged your souls by worshiping the calf. You must
repent to your Creator. You shall kill your egos. This is
better for you in the sight of your Creator." He did
redeem you. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful.
[2:55]
Recall that you said, "O Moses, we will not believe
unless we see GOD, physically." Consequently, the
lightning struck you, as you looked.
*2:55 It is noteworthy that the word "GOD" in this verse
is the 19th occurrence, and this is the verse where the
people demanded "physical evidence." The Quran's
mathematical code, based on the number 19, provides such
physical evidence. Note also that 2+55=57=19x3.
[2:56]
We then revived you, after you had died, that you may be
appreciative.
[2:57]
We shaded you with clouds (in Sinai), and sent down to
you manna and quails: "Eat from the good things we
provided for you." They did not hurt us (by rebelling);
they only hurt their own souls.
[2:58]
Recall that we said, "Enter this town, where you will
find as many provisions as you like. Just enter the gate
humbly, and treat the people nicely. We will then forgive
your sins, and increase the reward for the pious."
[2:59]
But the wicked among them carried out commands other than
the commands given to them. Consequently, we sent down
upon the transgressors condemnation from the sky, due to
their wickedness.
[2:60]
Recall that Moses sought water for his people. We said,
"Strike the rock with your staff." Whereupon, twelve
springs gushed out therefrom. The members of each tribe
knew their own water. Eat and drink from GOD's
provisions, and do not roam the earth corruptingly.
[2:61]
Recall that you said, "O Moses, we can no longer tolerate
one kind of food. Call upon your Lord to produce for us
such earthly crops as beans, cucumbers, garlic, lentils,
and onions." He said, "Do you wish to substitute that
which is inferior for that which is good? Go down to
Egypt, where you can find what you asked for." They have
incurred condemnation, humiliation, and disgrace, and
brought upon themselves wrath from GOD. This is because
they rejected GOD's revelations, and killed the prophets
unjustly. This is because they disobeyed and
transgressed.
[2:62]
Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the
Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in
GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a
righteous life, will receive their recompense from their
Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
From the point of view of Islam the only criteria for salvation is
1) belief in God,
2) belief in the
Hereafter, and
3) leading a righteous life.
I stretch my hand to you on behalf of all the true believers.
2007-01-17
10:20:52
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