Allah Himself has testified to the fact that there is no god but Him and so do the angels and those who are well grounded in knowledge standing firm on justice. There is no Ilah (God) except Him, the Mighty, the Wise.[18] Surely the only Deen (true religion and the Right Way of life) in the sight of Allah is Al-Islam. Those to whom the Book was given did not adopt ways different than this except out of envy among themselves, and after true knowledge had come to them. They should know that Allah is swift in calling to account those who deny His revelations.[19] So if they argue with you (O Muhammad), tell them: “I have submitted myself entirely to Allah and so have those who follow me." Then ask those who are given the Book and those who are illiterate: “Will you also submit yourselves to Allah?” If they become Muslims they shall be rightly guided but if they turn back, you need not worry, because your sole responsibility is to convey the Message. Allah is watching all His servants very closely.[20]

3:[18-20]

Testimony of Allah about Himself.


True religion in the sight of Allah is only Al-Islam

SECTION: 3 Give a warning to those who deny Allah’s revelations, who slay the Prophets without any justification, and who kill those from among the people who enjoin justice, that there is a painful punishment for them.[21] They are the ones whose deeds will become void in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers.[22] Have you not seen the behavior of those (Jews) who have been given a portion of the Book? When they are invited to settle their disputes according to the Book of Allah, some of them turn back and decline.[23] This is because they say: “The fire of Hell shall not touch us; even if it does, it will be for a few days." In their religion they are deceived by their own self-invented beliefs.[24] What will they do when We will gather them together on the Day which is sure to come, when every soul will be given what it has earned and there shall be no injustice?[25]

3:[21-25]

Warning of a painful punishment for disbelief



Jews and Christians are being deceived by their own self- invented beliefs

Say: “O Allah! Master of all the Kingship, You give the kingdom to whom You please and take away the kingdom from whomsoever You please; You give honor to whom You please and disgrace whom You please; all the good is in Your hand; surely You have power over everything.[26] You cause the night to pass into the day and You cause the day to pass into the night; You draw the living from the dead and You draw the dead from the living; and You provide sustenance for anyone You wish without measure."[27]

3:[26-27]

It is Allah Who gives or takes away the kingdom and honor

Let not the believers make unbelievers their protectors rather than the believers; anyone who does so will have nothing to hope for from Allah - except if you do so as a precaution to guard yourselves against their tyranny. Anyhow, Allah warns you to fear Him: because with Allah is your final refuge.[28] Say: “Whether you conceal what is in your heart or reveal it, it is known to Allah.[29] He knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Allah has full power over everything. On the Day of Judgment, when every soul will be confronted with whatever good it has done - as for its evil deeds, it will wish they were a long way off. Allah cautions you to beware of Him. Allah is full of kindness towards His devotees.[30]

3:[28-30]

Prohibition of taking disbelievers as protectors

SECTION: 4
Tell the people O Muhammad: “If you sincerely love Allah, then follow me; Allah will also love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”[31] Also tell them, "Obey Allah and His Rasool." Inspite of this, if they turn back, then warn them, that Allah does not love the disbelievers.[32]

3:[31-32]




Commandment to obey and follow the Prophet

Indeed Allah exalted Adam, Nüh (Noah), the family of Ibrãhïm (Abraham) and the family of Imrãn above all the worlds.[33] They were the offsprings of one another. Allah hears all and knows all.[34]

3:[33-34]

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