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They will not cease to fight against you until they force you to
renounce your faith-if they are able. But whoever of you recants and
dies an unbeliever, his works shall come to nothing in this world and in
the world to come. Such men shall be the people of Hell, and there they
shall abide forever.
Those that have embraced the faith and those that have left their land
and fought for the cause of Allah, may hope for Allah's mercy. Allah is
Forgiving andMerciful.
They ask you about drinking and gambling. Say: 'There is great sin
in both, although they have some benefit for men; but their sin is far
greater than their benefit.'
They ask you what they should spend. Say: 'What you can spare.'
Thus Allah makes plain to you His revelations, so that you may reflect
upon this world and the Hereafter. They question you concerning
orphans. Say: 'To deal justly with them is best. If you mix their affairs
with yours, remember they are your brothers. Allah knows the just
from the unjust. If Allah pleased, He could afflict you. He is Mighty
andWise.’
You shall not wed idolatresses, unless they embrace the faith. A
believing slave-girl is better than an idolatress, although she may
please you. Nor shall you wed idolaters, unless they embrace the faith.
A believing slave is better than an idolater, although he may please
you. These call to the Fire; but Allah calls you, by His will, to Paradise
and to forgiveness. He makes plain His revelations to mankind, so that
theymay bemindful.
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