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religion into sects, each exulting in its own beliefs.
When evil befalls men they turn in prayer to their Lord, But no
sooner does He make them taste His mercy than some of thembecome
polytheists, showing no gratitude for what We gave them. Enjoy
yourselves (awhile), but (in the end) you shall know (your error).
Or have We revealed to them a sanction which enjoins that which
they associate withHim?
When We give men a taste of mercy, they rejoice in it, but when
evil befalls them through their own fault they grow despondent. Do
they not see that Allah gives abundantly to whom He will and
sparingly to whom He pleases? Surely there are signs in this for true
believers?
Give their due to the near of kin, to the needy, and to the wayfarers.
That is best for those who seek the countenance of Allah; such men
will surely prosper.
That which you give in usury so that it may increase in other
people's property will not increase with Allah; but the alms you give
for His sake shall be repaid to youmany times over.
It isAllah who has created you and given you your sustenance. He
will cause you to die hereafter and will then bring you back to life. Can
any of your partners do the least of these?Allah forbid! Exalted be He
above those they associate withHim.
Evil appears on land and sea as a result of the (evil) which men's
hands have done. (Allah has ordained it thus for men) so that they may
taste the fruit of their ownworks andmend their ways.
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