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you to the proof at a certain river. He that drinks from it shall cease to be
one of my followers, but he that does not drink from it shall be among
my followers except he who takes a handful from it in his hand.'
But they all drank from it, except a few of them. And when Saul had
crossed the river with those who shared his faith, they said: 'We have no
power this day against Goliath and his warriors.'
But those of them who believed that they would meet Allah (on
Judgement-day) replied: 'Many a small band has, by Allah's grace,
vanquished amighty army.Allah is with the steadfast.'
When they met Goliath and his warriors, they cried: 'Lord, fill our
hearts with steadfastness. Make us firm of foot and help us against the
unbelievers.'
By Allah's will, they routed them. Dawud slew Goliath, and Allah
bestowed on him sovereignty and wisdom and taught him what He
pleased. HadAllah not defeated some by the might of others, the earth
would have been utterly corrupted. But Allah is bountiful to His
creatures.
Such are the revelations of Allah. We recite them to you in all truth,
for you are one of Our messengers. Of these messengers, We have
exalted some above others. To some Allah spoke directly; others He
raised to a lofty status. We gave Isa, the son of Mariam, clear signs and
strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. Had Allah pleased, those who
succeeded them would not have fought against one another after the
clear signs had been given them. But they disagreed among
themselves; some had faith, and others had none. Yet had Allah
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