It is not possible for a man whom Allah has given the Book, the Wisdom and the Prophethood, that he would say to the people: “Worship me instead of Allah." On the contrary he would say: “Be devoted worshippers of your Rabb in accordance with the Holy Book you have been teaching and reading."[79] He would never ask you to take angels and prophets as your lords. Would he ask you to become kafir (unbeliever) after you have become Muslim (believer)?[80]

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Isa (Jesus) never asked to worship him instead of Allah

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Allah took a covenant with the Prophets, saying: "Now that you have been given the Book and Wisdom; there will come to you a Rasool who will confirm that which is with you, you will have to believe in him and help him in his mission." Then He said “Do you affirm this covenant and agree to take this heavy responsibility?" The Prophets replied, “Yes, we do affirm." Allah said, “Very well, bear witness to this and I too bear witness with you."[81] Now if anyone turns back after this, he will become the transgressor.[82]

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The covenant of Allah with all the Prophets concerning the Last Prophet (Muhammad)

Are they looking for a religion other than the Deen (religion and Way of Life) of Allah knowing well that everything in the heavens and in the earth, willingly or unwillingly, has submitted to Him? And to Him they shall all return.[83] O Prophet, say: “We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us and what was revealed to Ibrăhďm (Abraham), Isma`il (Ishmael), Ishăq (Isaac), Ya'qoob (Jacob) and their descendants; and in that which was given to Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus) and other Prophets from their Rabb; we do not discriminate between any one of them, and to Allah do we submit in Islam."[84] If anyone is looking for a religion other than Islam, then let it be known that it will not be accepted from him; and in the Hereafter he will be among the losers.[85]

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No religion is acceptable to Allah other than Al-Islam

How can it be that Allah would guide those people who commit Kufr (reject faith) after their Imăn (acceptance of faith), acknowledge that the Rasool is true, and clear proofs have come to them? Allah does not guide such wrongdoers.[86] The reward of such people is that upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels and all mankind.[87] They shall remain under it forever; neither will their punishment be lightened nor will they be given respite.[88] However, those who repent after this and mend their ways, verily Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.[89] However, those who disbelieve after their belief (acceptance of Islam) then go on adding to their disbelief, their repentance will never be accepted; because they intentionally chose to go astray.[90] As to those who are unbelievers and die while they were unbelievers, if they were to fill the whole earth with gold and offer it as a ransom for each one of them, that would not be accepted. These are the ones who shall have the painful punishment, and shall have no helpers.[91]

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The reward for the disbelievers is the curse of Allah, the Angels and all mankind


Disbeliever who die as a disbelievers will have an everlasting painful punishment

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You can never attain righteousness unless you spend in the cause of Allah that which you dearly cherish; and whatever you spend, surely it is known to Allah.[92]

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Criteria of righteousness

All food, that is lawful in Islamic Law, was also Halăl (lawful) for the children of Israel except what Israel (Ya'qoob) made Harăm (unlawful) for himself before the Taurăt (Torah) was revealed to Musa. Ask them: “Bring the Taurăt (Torah) and read a passage from it in support of your objection, if what you say is true."[93] Then whoever fabricates a lie against Allah after this, will indeed be unjust.[94] Say: “Allah has declared the truth. If you are sincere then follow the faith of Ibrăhďm; he was upright and not a mushrik.”[95]

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