Words from the Quran



 

On religious tolerance:

Say ye: "We believe in God, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to [all] prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to God [in Islam." (Surah 2:136)

Those who believe [in the Qur'an], and those who follow the Jewish [scriptures], and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. (Surah 2:62)


On loving your enemies:

It may be that God will grant love [and friendship] between you and those whom ye [now] hold as enemies. For God has power [over all things]; And God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surah 60:7)


On the Day of Judgment:

And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and feed its people with fruits, such of them as believe in God and the Last Day." He said: "[Yea], and such as reject Faith, for a while will I grant them their pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of Fire, an evil destination [indeed]!" (Surah 2:126)

Those who believe, and suffer exile and strive with might and main, in God's cause, with their goods and their persons, have the highest rank in the sight of God: they are the people who will achieve [salvation]. (Surah 9:20)


On waging war:

And why should ye not fight in the cause of God and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated [and oppressed]? -- men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!" (Surah 4:75)

Remember thy Lord inspired the angels [with the message]: "I am with you: give firmness to the Believers: I will instill terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them." This because they contended against God and His Apostle: If any contend against God and His Apostle, God is strict in punishment. (Surah 8:12-13)


On kindness to others:

When a [courteous] greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or [at least] of equal courtesy. God takes careful account of all things. (Surah 4:86)

And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, [with sincerity and under discipline]. He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion. . . . So establish regular Prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to God! He is your Protector -- the Best to protect and the Best to help! (Surah 22:78)


On the oneness of God:

Know, therefore, that there is no god but God, and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and for the men and women who believe: for God knows how ye move about and how ye dwell in your homes. (Surah 47:19)


On martyrdom:

Think not of those who are slain in God's way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord. They rejoice in the bounty provided by God: And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them [in their bliss], the [Martyrs] glory in the fact that on them is no fear, nor have they [cause to] grieve. (Surah 3:169-170)


 

 

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