Allah has certainly heard the statement of those [Jews] who said, "Indeed,
Allah is poor, while we are rich." We will record what they said and their
killing of the prophets without right and will say, "Taste the punishment
of the Burning Fire.
[They are] those who said, "Indeed, Allah has taken our promise not to
believe any messenger until he brings us an offering which fire [from
heaven] will consume." Say, "There have already come to you messengers
before me with clear proofs and [even] that of which you speak. So why did
you kill them, if you should be truthful?"
Then if they deny you, [O Muhammad] - so were messengers denied before
you, who brought clear proofs and written ordinances and the enlightening
Scripture.
Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full]
compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the
Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the
life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.
You will surely be tested in your possessions and in yourselves. And you
will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and
from those who associate others with Allah much abuse. But if you are
patient and fear Allah - indeed, that is of the matters [worthy] of
determination.
And [mention, O Muhammad], when Allah took a covenant from those who were
given the Scripture, [saying], "You must make it clear to the people and
not conceal it." But they threw it away behind their backs and exchanged
it for a small price. And wretched is that which they purchased.
And never think that those who rejoice in what they have perpetrated and
like to be praised for what they did not do - never think them [to be] in
safety from the punishment, and for them is a painful punishment.
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