what does the quran say about disbelievers

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WHAT DOES THE QURAN SAY ABOUT

DISBELIEVERS , AETHIESTS , AGNOSTICS , KAFIRS ,MUSHRIKS , HYPOCRITES.

{ Their attributes , credentials , motives and theirdestiny }

( Compiled by Hesham A Syed )

'The disbelievers'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Many are the Jinns and men ( or women ) we have made for Hell: They havehearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and earswherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,- nay more misguided: for they areheedless (of warning) . ( Quran –surah alanam).

1.'All their actions in the life of this world will come to nothing'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

What they spend in the life of this (material) world May be likened to a wind which brings anipping frost: It strikes and destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their ownsouls: it is not Allah that hath wronged them, but they wrong themselves. ( Surah Al-Imran, 117 )

Those who desire the life of the present and its glitter,- to them we shall pay (the price of)their deeds therein,- without diminution. ( Surah Hud, 15 )

They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire: vain are thedesigns they frame therein, and of no effect and the deeds that they do! ( Surah Hud, 16 )

Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?- ( Surah Al-Kahf,103 )

"Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life, while they thought that they wereacquiring good by their works?" ( Surah Al-Kahf, 104 )

They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him(in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We, on the Day of Judgment, givethem any weight. ( Surah Al-Kahf, 105

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2. 'Their hearts are full of avarice for this world'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate the praises of Allah, as ye used tocelebrate the praises of your fathers,- yea, with far more Heart and soul. There are men

who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this world!" but they will have no portion inthe Hereafter. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 200 )

"Such as took their religion to be mere amusement and play, and were deceived by the lifeof the world." That day shall We forget them as they forgot the meeting of this day of theirs, and as they were wont to reject Our signs. ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 51 )

Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; thewealth that ye have gained; the commerce in which ye fear a decline: or the dwellings inwhich ye delight - are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in Hiscause;- then wait until Allah brings about His decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious.(Surah At-Tawba, 24 )

Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who hinder (men) from thePath of Allah and seek therein something crooked: they are astray by a long distance.(Surah İbrahim, 3 )

Leave Me alone, (to deal) with the (creature) whom I created (bare and) alone!- ( SurahAl-Muddaththir, 11 )

To whom I granted resources in abundance, ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 12 )

And sons to be by his side!- ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 13 )

To whom I made (life) smooth and comfortable! ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 14 )

Yet is he greedy-that I should add (yet more);- ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 15 )"This, because ye used to take the Signs of Allah in jest, and the life of the world deceivedyou:" (From) that Day, therefore, they shall not be taken out thence, nor shall they bereceived into Grace. ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 35 )

Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and desire nothing but the life of this world. ( Surah An-Najm, 29 )

3. 'Their hearts are insensitive to faith'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

And We put coverings over their hearts (and minds) lest they should understand the

Qur'an, and deafness into their ears: when thou dost commemorate thy Lord and Himalone in the Qur'an, they turn on their backs, fleeing (from the Truth). ( Surah Al-Isra’,46 )

And who doth more wrong than one who is reminded of the Signs of his Lord, but turnsaway from them, forgetting the (deeds) which his hands have sent forth? Verily We haveset veils over their hearts lest they should understand this, and over their ears, deafness, if

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thou callest them to guidance, even then will they never accept guidance. ( Surah Al-Kahf,57 )

Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing(him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding),and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawn

Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition? ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 23 )

4. 'They act on supposition and conjecture'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Those who give partners (to Allah.will say: "If Allah had wished, we should not have givenpartners to Him nor would our fathers; nor should we have had any taboos." So did theirancestors argue falsely, until they tasted of Our wrath.Say: "Have ye any (certain)knowledge? If so, produce it before us.Ye follow nothing but conjecture: ye do nothing butlie." ( Surah Al-An‘am, 148 )

But most of them follow nothing but fancy: truly fancy can be of no avail against

truth.Verily Allah is well aware of all that they do. ( Surah Yunus, 36 )

Behold! verily to Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens and on earth.What do theyfollow who worship as His "partners" other than Allah.They follow nothing but fancy, andthey do nothing but lie. ( Surah Yunus, 66 )

And they say: "What is there but our life in this world? We shall die and we live, andnothing but time can destroy us." But of that they have no knowledge: they merelyconjecture: ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 24 )

Woe to the falsehood-mongers,- ( Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 10 )

5. 'They are addicted to their appetites'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covet: Women and sons; Heaped-uphoards of gold and silver; horses branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattleand well-tilled land.Such are the possessions of this world's life; but in nearness to Allah isthe best of the goals (To return to). ( Surah Al-Imran, 14 )

Allah doth wish to Turn to you, but the wish of those who follow their lusts is that yeshould turn away (from Him),- far, far away. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 27 )

"For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women : ye are indeed a peopletransgressing beyond bounds." ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 81 )

But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers and followed after lusts soon,then, will they face Destruction,- ( Surah Maryam, 59 )

"Of all the creatures in the world, will ye approach males, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 165 )

6. 'They are aggressive and merciless'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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Even so, in the eyes of most of the pagans, their "partners" made alluring the slaughter of their children, in order to lead them to their own destruction, and cause confusion in theirreligion.If Allah had willed, they would not have done so: But leave alone them and theirinventions. ( Surah Al-An‘am, 137 )

Said the chiefs of Pharaoh's people: "Wilt thou leave Moses and his people, to spread

mischief in the land, and to abandon thee and thy gods?" He said: "Their male children willwe slay; (only) their females will we save alive; and we have over them (power)irresistible." ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 127 )

Truly Pharaoh elated himself in the land and broke up its people into sections, depressing asmall group among them: their sons he slew, but he kept alive their females: for he wasindeed a maker of mischief. ( Surah Al-Qasas, 4 )

And none can deny it but the Transgressor beyond bounds the Sinner! ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 12 )

7. 'They are arrogant and spoilt'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Flee not, but return to the good things of this life which were given you, and to your homesin order that ye may be called to account. ( Surah Al-Anbiya’, 13 )

And how many populations We destroyed, which exulted in their life (of ease and plenty)!now those habitations of theirs, after them, are deserted,- All but a (miserable) few! andWe are their heirs! ( Surah Al-Qasas, 58 )

Qarun was doubtless, of the people of Moses; but he acted insolently towards them: suchwere the treasures We had bestowed on him that their very keys would have been aburden to a body of strong men, behold, his people said to him: "Exult not, for Allah lovethnot those who exult (in riches). ( Surah Al-Qasas, 76 )

"(The reply will be:) 'Nay, but there came to thee my Signs, and thou didst reject them:thou wast Haughty, and became one of those who reject faith!'" ( Surah Az-Zumar, 59 )

8. 'They are arrogant regarding Allah's signs'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When it is said to him, "Fear Allah., He is led by arrogance to (more) crime.Enough for himis Hell;-An evil bed indeed (To lie on)! ( Surah Al-Baqara, 206 )

Christ disdaineth nor to serve and worship Allah, nor do the angels, those nearest (toAllah.: those who disdain His worship and are arrogant,-He will gather them all togetherunto Himself to (answer). ( Surah An-Nisa’, 172 )

But those who reject Our signs and treat them with arrogance,- they are companions of the Fire, to dwell therein (for ever). ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 36 )

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The leaders of the arrogant party among his people said to those who were reckonedpowerless - those among them who believed: "know ye indeed that Salih is an apostle fromhis Lord?" They said: "We do indeed believe in the revelation which hath been sent throughhim." ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 75 )

The Arrogant party said: "For our part, we reject what ye believe in." ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 76 )

When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, thou wilt notice a denial on the faces of theUnbelievers! they nearly attack with violence those who rehearse Our Signs to them.Say,"Shall I tell you of something (far) worse than these Signs? It is the Fire (of Hell)! Allah haspromised it to the Unbelievers! and evil is that destination!" ( Surah Al-Hajj, 72 )

Such as fear not the meeting with Us (for Judgment) say: "Why are not the angels sentdown to us, or (why) do we not see our Lord?" Indeed they have an arrogant conceit of themselves, and mighty is the insolence of their impiety! ( Surah Al-Furqan, 21 )

When it is said to them, "Adore ye ((Allah)) Most Gracious!", they say, "And what is((Allah)) Most Gracious? Shall we adore that which thou commandest us?" And it increasestheir flight (from the Truth). ( Surah Al-Furqan, 60 )

And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance, though their souls were convincedthereof: so see what was the end of those who acted corruptly! ( Surah An-Naml, 14 )

He hears the Signs of Allah rehearsed to him, yet is obstinate and lofty, as if he had notheard them: then announce to him a Penalty Grievous! ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 8 )

9. 'They are boastful of their wealth and power'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

(Abundant) was the produce this man had : he said to his companion, in the course of amutual argument: "more wealth have I than you, and more honour and power in (myfollowing of) men." ( Surah Al-Kahf, 34 )

Now the 'Ad behaved arrogantly through the land, against (all) truth and reason, and said:"Who is superior to us in strength?" What! did they not see that Allah, Who created them,was superior to them in strength? But they continued to reject Our Signs! ( SurahFussilat, 15 )

And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not the dominionof Egypt belong to me, (witness) these streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What!see ye not then? ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 51 )

"Am I not better than this (Moses), who is a contemptible wretch and can scarcely expresshimself clearly? ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 52 )

"Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him, or (why) come (not) with him angelsaccompanying him in procession?" ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 53 )

10. 'They are disrespectful towards Allah'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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And they (even) assign, to things they do not know, a portion out of that which We havebestowed for their sustenance! By Allah, ye shall certainly be called to account for yourfalse inventions. ( Surah An-Nahl, 56 )

And they assign daughters for Allah.- Glory be to Him! - and for themselves (sons,- theissue) they desire! ( Surah An-Nahl, 57 )

For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves upwith Pride, ( Surah As-Saffat, 35 )

11. 'They are distressed'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Those whom Allah (in His plan) willeth to guide,- He openeth their breast to Islam; thosewhom He willeth to leave straying,- He maketh their breast close and constricted, as if theyhad to climb up to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty on those who refuse tobelieve. ( Surah Al-An‘am, 125 )

Being true in faith to Allah, and never assigning partners to Him: if anyone assignspartners to Allah, is as if he had fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds, or thewind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown him into a far- distant place. ( SurahAl-Hajj, 31 )

12. 'They are doubtful of the Qur'an'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt concerning (Revelation) until the Hour(of Judgment) comes suddenly upon them, or there comes to them the Penalty of a Day of Disaster. ( Surah Al-Hajj, 55 )

13. 'They are friends of satan'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who reject Faith Fight in the causeof Evil: So fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan.(Surah An-Nisa’, 76 )

14. 'They are in a permanent doubt and anxiety'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

He it is created you from clay, and then decreed a stated term (for you).And there is in Hispresence another determined term; yet ye doubt within yourselves! ( Surah Al-An‘am, 2 )

They said: "O Salih! thou hast been of us! a centre of our hopes hitherto! dost thou (now)forbid us the worship of what our fathers worshipped? But we are really in suspicious(disquieting) doubt as to that to which thou invitest us." ( Surah Hud, 62 )

Has not the story reached you, (O people!), of those who (went) before you? - of thepeople of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud? - And of those who (came) after them? None knowsthem but Allah.To them came apostles with Clear (Signs); but they put their hands up totheir mouths, and said: "We do deny (the mission) on which ye have been sent, and we

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are really in suspicious (disquieting) doubt as to that to which ye invite us." ( Surahİbrahim, 9 )

Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt concerning (Revelation) until the Hour(of Judgment) comes suddenly upon them, or there comes to them the Penalty of a Day of Disaster. ( Surah Al-Hajj, 55 )

15. 'They are in discord even among themselves'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Mankind was one single nation, and Allah sent Messengers with glad tidings and warnings;and with them He sent the Book in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein theydiffered; but the People of the Book, after the clear Signs came to them, did not differamong themselves, except through selfish contumacy.Allah by His Grace Guided thebelievers to the Truth, concerning that wherein they differed.For Allah guided whom He willto a path that is straight. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 213 )

But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism. ( Surah Sâd, 2 )

16. 'They are in horror'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joinedcompanions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority: their abode will be the Fire:And evil is the home of the wrong-doers! ( Surah Al-Imran, 151 )

17. 'They are insistent in their denial'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

They swear their strongest oaths by Allah, that if a (special) sign came to them, by it theywould believe.Say: "Certainly (all) signs are in the power of Allah.but what will make you(Muslims) realise that (even) if (special) signs came, they will not believe."? ( Surah Al-An‘am, 109 )

Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven, and they were to continue (all day)ascending therein, ( Surah Al-Hijr, 14 )

They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: Nay, we have been bewitched bysorcery." ( Surah Al-Hijr, 15 )

And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme! ( Surah Al-Waqi‘a, 46 )

They said: "It is the same to us whether thou admonish us or be not among (our)admonishers! ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 136 )

"This is no other than a customary device of the ancients, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 137 )

"And we are not the ones to receive Pains and Penalties!" ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 138 )

He hears the Signs of Allah rehearsed to him, yet is obstinate and lofty, as if he had notheard them: then announce to him a Penalty Grievous! ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 8 )

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Or who is there that can provide you with Sustenance if He were to withhold His provision?Nay, they obstinately persist in insolent impiety and flight (from the Truth). ( Surah Al-Mulk, 21 )

18. 'They are never satisfied'

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most MercifulLeave Me alone, (to deal) with the (creature) whom I created (bare and) alone!- ( SurahAl-Muddaththir, 11 )

To whom I granted resources in abundance, ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 12 )

And sons to be by his side!- ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 13 )

To whom I made (life) smooth and comfortable! ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 14 )

Yet is he greedy-that I should add (yet more);- ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 15 )

For thy Lord is (as a Guardian) on a watch-tower. ( Surah Al-Fajr, 14 )

Now, as for man, when his Lord trieth him, giving him honour and gifts, then saith he,(puffed up), "My Lord hath honoured me." ( Surah Al-Fajr, 15 )

But when He trieth him, restricting his subsistence for him, then saith he (in despair), "MyLord hath humiliated me!" ( Surah Al-Fajr, 16 )

19. 'They are parsimonious'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

(Nor) those who are niggardly or enjoin niggardliness on others, or hide the bounties whichAllah hath bestowed on them; for We have prepared, for those who resist Faith, apunishment that steeps them in contempt;- ( Surah An-Nisa’, 37 )

Have they a share in dominion or power? Behold, they give not a farthing to their fellow-men? ( Surah An-Nisa’, 53 )

Say: "If ye had control of the Treasures of the Mercy of my Lord, behold, ye would keepthem back, for fear of spending them: for man is (every) niggardly!" ( Surah Al-Isra’,100 )

20. 'They are squanderers'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the Evil Ones; and the Evil One is to his Lord (himself)

ungrateful. ( Surah Al-Isra’, 27 )

21. 'They are unclean'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

O ye who believe! Truly the Pagans are unclean; so let them not, after this year of theirs,approach the Sacred Mosque.And if ye fear poverty, soon will Allah enrich you, if He wills,out of His bounty, for Allah is All-knowing, All-wise. ( Surah At-Tawba, 28 )

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22. 'They are ungrateful'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When trouble toucheth a man, He crieth unto Us (in all postures)- lying down on his side,or sitting, or standing.But when We have solved his trouble, he passeth on his way as if he

had never cried to Us for a trouble that touched him! thus do the deeds of transgressorsseem fair in their eyes! ( Surah Yunus, 12 )

If We give man a taste of Mercy from Ourselves, and then withdraw it from him, behold! heis in despair and (falls into) blasphemy. ( Surah Hud, 9 )

Thus have we sent thee amongst a People before whom (long since) have (other) Peoples(gone and) passed away; in order that thou mightest rehearse unto them what We senddown unto thee by inspiration; yet do they reject (Him), the Most Gracious! Say: "He is myLord! There is no god but He! On Him is my trust, and to Him do I turn!" ( Surah Ar-Ra‘d,30 )

Yet, when He removes the distress from you, behold! some of you turn to other gods to

join with their Lord- ( Surah An-Nahl, 54 )

(As if) to show their ingratitude for the favours we have bestowed on them! then enjoy(your brief day): but soon will ye know (your folly)! ( Surah An-Nahl, 55 )

And Allah has made for you mates (and companions) of your own nature, and made foryou, out of them, sons and daughters and grandchildren, and provided for you sustenanceof the best: will they then believe in vain things, and be ungrateful for Allah.s favours?-(Surah An-Nahl, 72 )

When distress seizes you at sea, those that ye call upon - besides Himself - leave you inthe lurch! but when He brings you back safe to land, ye turn away (from Him).Mostungrateful is man! ( Surah Al-Isra’, 67 )

Now, when trouble touches man, he cries to Us: But when We bestow a favour upon himas from Ourselves, he says, "This has been given to me because of a certain knowledge (Ihave)!" Nay, but this is but a trial, but most of them understand not! ( Surah Az-Zumar,49 )

23. 'They are unworthy of trust'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Those who break Allah.s Covenant after it is ratified, and who sunder what Allah Hasordered to be joined, and do mischief on earth: These cause loss (only) to themselves.(Surah Al-Baqara, 27 )

Is it not (the case) that every time they make a covenant, some party among them throwit aside?- Nay, Most of them are faithless. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 100 )

They have "Obedience" on their lips; but when they leave thee, a section of them Meditateall night on things very different from what thou tellest them.But Allah records their nightly(plots): So keep clear of them, and put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposerof affairs. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 81 )

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But because of their breach of their covenant, We cursed them, and made their heartsgrow hard; they change the words from their (right) places and forget a good part of themessage that was sent them, nor wilt thou cease to find them- barring a few - ever benton (new) deceits: but forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds): for Allah loveth thosewho are kind. ( Surah Al-Ma’ida, 13 )

Most of them We found not men (true) to their covenant: but most of them We foundrebellious and disobedient. ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 102 )

They are those with whom thou didst make a covenant, but they break their covenantevery time, and they have not the fear (of Allah.. ( Surah Al-Anfal, 56 )

In a Believer they respect not the ties either of kinship or of covenant! It is they who havetransgressed all bounds. ( Surah At-Tawba, 10 )

24. 'They argue about Allah and the religion despite their lack of knowledge'

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Ah! Ye are those who fell to disputing (Even) in matters of which ye had some knowledge!but why dispute ye in matters of which ye have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, andye who know not! ( Surah Al-Imran, 66 )

When they do aught that is shameful, they say: "We found our fathers doing so"; and"(Allah) commanded us thus": Say: "Nay, Allah never commands what is shameful: do yesay of Allah what ye know not?" ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 28 )

No knowledge have they of such a thing, nor had their fathers.It is a grievous thing thatissues from their mouths as a saying what they say is nothing but falsehood! ( Surah Al-

Kahf, 5 )Yet there is among men such a one as disputes about Allah, without Knowledge, withoutGuidance, and without a Book of Enlightenment,- ( Surah Al-Hajj, 8 )

Do ye not see that Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth,and has made his bounties flow to you in exceeding measure, (both) seen and unseen? Yetthere are among men those who dispute about Allah, without knowledge and withoutguidance, and without a Book to enlighten them! ( Surah Luqman, 20 )

And they say: "What is there but our life in this world? We shall die and we live, andnothing but time can destroy us." But of that they have no knowledge: they merelyconjecture: ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 24 )

25. 'They attempt to conquer the believers by use of force'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

And his people gave no answer but this: they said, "Drive them out of your city: these areindeed men who want to be clean and pure!" ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 82 )

The leaders, the arrogant party among his people, said: "O Shu'aib! we shall certainly drivethee out of our city - (thee) and those who believe with thee; or else ye (thou and they)

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shall have to return to our ways and religion." He said: "What! even though we do detest(them)? ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 88 )

They said: "O Shu'aib! much of what thou sayest we do not understand! In fact among uswe see that thou hast no strength! Were it not for thy family, we should certainly havestoned thee! for thou hast among us no great position!" ( Surah Hud, 91 )

And the Unbelievers said to their apostles: "Be sure we shall drive you out of our land, orye shall return to our religion." But their Lord inspired (this Message) to them: "Verily Weshall cause the wrong-doers to perish! ( Surah İbrahim, 13 )

(The father) replied: "Dost thou hate my gods, O Abraham? If thou forbear not, I willindeed stone thee: Now get away from me for a good long while!" ( Surah Maryam, 46 )

(Pharaoh) said: "Believe ye in Him before I give you permission? Surely this must be yourleader, who has taught you magic! be sure I will cut off your hands and feet on oppositesides, and I will have you crucified on trunks of palm-trees: so shall ye know for certain,which of us can give the more severe and the more lasting punishment!" ( Surah Ta Ha,71 )

(Pharaoh) said: "If thou dost put forward any god other than me, I will certainly put thee inprison!" ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 29 )

Said (Pharaoh): "Believe ye in Him before I give you permission? surely he is your leader,who has taught you sorcery! but soon shall ye know! "Be sure I will cut off your hands andyour feet on opposite sides, and I will cause you all to die on the cross!" ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 49 )

"And do ye get for yourselves fine buildings in the hope of living therein (for ever)? ( SurahAsh-Shu‘ara’, 129 )

"And when ye exert your strong hand, do ye do it like men of absolute power? ( SurahAsh-Shu‘ara’, 130 )

They said: "If thou desist not, O Lut! thou wilt assuredly be cast out!" ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 167 )

So naught was the answer of (Abraham's) people except that they said: "Slay him or burnhim." But Allah did save him from the Fire. Verily in this are Signs for people who believe.(Surah Al-‘Ankabut, 24 )

Before them the People of Noah rejected (their apostle): they rejected Our servant, andsaid, "Here is one possessed!", and he was driven out. ( Surah Al-Qamar, 9 )

26. 'They can marry only each other'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Women impure are for men impure, and men impure for women impure and women of purity are for men of purity, and men of purity are for women of purity: these are notaffected by what people say: for them there is forgiveness, and a provision honourable.(Surah An-Nur, 26 )

27. 'They cannot bear Allah being remembered'

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Fain would they extinguish Allah.s light with their mouths, but Allah will not allow but thatHis light should be perfected, even though the Unbelievers may detest (it). ( Surah At-Tawba, 32 )

And We put coverings over their hearts (and minds) lest they should understand theQur'an, and deafness into their ears: when thou dost commemorate thy Lord and Himalone in the Qur'an, they turn on their backs, fleeing (from the Truth). ( Surah Al-Isra’,46 )

(Unbelievers) whose eyes had been under a veil from remembrance of Me, and who hadbeen unable even to hear. ( Surah Al-Kahf, 101 )

When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, thou wilt notice a denial on the faces of theUnbelievers! they nearly attack with violence those who rehearse Our Signs to them.Say,"Shall I tell you of something (far) worse than these Signs? It is the Fire (of Hell)! Allah haspromised it to the Unbelievers! and evil is that destination!" ( Surah Al-Hajj, 72 )

The Unbelievers say: "Listen not to this Qur'an, but talk at random in the midst of its(reading), that ye may gain the upper hand!" ( Surah Fussilat, 26 )

When Allah, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in theHereafter are filled with disgust and horror; but when (gods) other than He are mentioned,behold, they are filled with joy! ( Surah Az-Zumar, 45 )

And the Unbelievers would almost trip thee up with their eyes when they hear theMessage; and they say: "Surely he is possessed!" ( Surah Al-Qalam, 51 )

28. 'They cannot see the truth'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe:" They say: "Shall we believe as thefools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 13 )

If their spurning is hard on thy mind, yet if thou wert able to seek a tunnel in the ground ora ladder to the skies and bring them a sign,- (what good?).If it were Allah.s will, He couldgather them together unto true guidance: so be not thou amongst those who are swayedby ignorance (and impatience)! ( Surah Al-An‘am, 35 )

Then Pharaoh sent heralds to (all) the Cities, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 53 )

(Saying): "These (Israelites) are but a small band, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 54 )

"And they are raging furiously against us; ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 55 )

"But we are a multitude amply fore-warned." ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 56 )

He said: "The Knowledge (of when it will come) is only with Allah. I proclaim to you themission on which I have been sent: But I see that ye are a people in ignorance!".. ( SurahAl-Ahqaf, 23 )

29. 'They commit perjury'

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But if they violate their oaths after their covenant, and taunt you for your Faith,- fight yethe chiefs of Unfaith: for their oaths are nothing to them: that thus they may berestrained. ( Surah At-Tawba, 12 )

30. 'They consume people's wealth by wrongful means'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

To orphans restore their property (When they reach their age), nor substitute (your)worthless things for (their) good ones; and devour not their substance (by mixing it up)with your own.For this is indeed a great sin. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 2 )

That they took usury, though they were forbidden; and that they devoured men'ssubstance wrongfully;- we have prepared for those among them who reject faith a grievouspunishment. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 161 )

To the Madyan people We sent Shu'aib, one of their own brethren: he said: "O my people!

worship Allah.Ye have no other god but Him|.Now hath come unto you a clear (Sign) fromyour Lord! Give just measure and weight, nor withhold from the people the things that aretheir due; and do no mischief on the earth after it has been set in order: that will be bestfor you, if ye have Faith. ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 85 )

Woe to those that deal in fraud,- ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 1 )

Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure, ( SurahAl-Mutaffifin, 2 )

But when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 3 )

"Give just measure, and cause no loss (to others by fraud). ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 181 )"And weigh with scales true and upright. ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 182 )

"And withhold not things justly due to men, nor do evil in the land, working mischief.(Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 183 )

31. 'They deny the messengers Allah has sent'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

But (there were people) before them, who denied (the Signs),- the People of Noah, and theConfederates (of Evil) after them; and every People plotted against their prophet, to seizehim, and disputed by means of vanities, therewith to condemn the Truth; but it was I that

seized them! and how (terrible) was My Requital! ( Surah Ghafir, 5 )

32. 'They deviate by saying the same thing as previous peoples'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

On the contrary they say things similar to what the ancients said. ( Surah Al-Muminun,81 )

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Similarly, no apostle came to the Peoples before them, but they said (of him) in likemanner, "A sorcerer, or one possessed"! ( Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 52 )

Is this the legacy they have transmitted, one to another? Nay, they are themselves apeople transgressing beyond bounds! ( Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 53 )

33. 'They do not accept their helplessness'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When it is said to him, "Fear Allah., He is led by arrogance to (more) crime.Enough for himis Hell;-An evil bed indeed (To lie on)! ( Surah Al-Baqara, 206 )

"Taste thou (this)! Truly wast thou mighty, full of honour! ( Surah Ad-Dukhan, 49 )

"Truly this is what ye used to doubt!" ( Surah Ad-Dukhan, 50 )

34. 'They do not believe even if they witness miracles'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

If We had sent unto thee a written (message) on parchment, so that they could touch itwith their hands, the Unbelievers would have been sure to say: "This is nothing butobvious magic!" ( Surah Al-An‘am, 7 )

If there were a Qur'an with which mountains were moved, or the earth were clovenasunder, or the dead were made to speak, (this would be the one!) But, truly, thecommand is with Allah in all things! Do not the Believers know, that, had Allah (so) willed,He could have guided all mankind (to the right)? But the Unbelievers,- never will disastercease to seize them for their (ill) deeds, or to settle close to their homes, until the promiseof Allah come to pass, for, verily, Allah will not fail in His promise. ( Surah Ar-Ra‘d, 31 )

35. 'They do not believe in Allah'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hathbeen forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, andfeel themselves subdued. ( Surah At-Tawba, 29 )

"This was he that would not believe in Allah Most High. ( Surah Al-Haqqa, 33 )

36. 'They do not believe in the day of resurrection'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

That is their recompense, because they rejected Our signs, and said, "When we arereduced to bones and broken dust, should we really be raised up (to be) a new Creation?"(Surah Al-Isra’, 98 )

They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him(in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We, on the Day of Judgment, givethem any weight. ( Surah Al-Kahf, 105 )

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That is their reward, Hell, because they rejected Faith, and took My Signs and MyMessengers by way of jest. ( Surah Al-Kahf, 106 )

Closer and closer to mankind comes their Reckoning: yet they heed not and they turnaway. ( Surah Al-Anbiya’, 1 )

"If ye obey a man like yourselves, behold, it is certain ye will be lost. ( Surah Al-Muminun, 34 )

"Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones, ye shall be brought forth(again)? ( Surah Al-Muminun, 35 )

"Far, very far is that which ye are promised! ( Surah Al-Muminun, 36 )

"There is nothing but our life in this world! We shall die and we live! But we shall never beraised up again! ( Surah Al-Muminun, 37 )

"He is only a man who invents a lie against Allah, but we are not the ones to believe inhim!" ( Surah Al-Muminun, 38 )

And verily those who believe not in the Hereafter are deviating from that Way. ( Surah Al-Muminun, 74 )

Nay they deny the hour (of the judgment to come): but We have prepared a blazing fire forsuch as deny the hour: ( Surah Al-Furqan, 11 )

Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter: Nay, they are in doubt anduncertainty thereanent; nay, they are blind thereunto! ( Surah An-Naml, 66 )

The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust,- we and our fathers,- shall we reallybe raised (from the dead)? ( Surah An-Naml, 67 )

Do they not reflect in their own minds? Not but for just ends and for a term appointed, did

Allah create the heavens and the earth, and all between them: yet are there truly manyamong men who deny the meeting with their Lord (at the Resurrection)! ( Surah Ar-Rum,8 )

And they say: "What! when we lie, hidden and lost, in the earth, shall we indeed be in aCreation renewed? Nay, they deny the Meeting with their Lord. ( Surah As-Sajda, 10 )

Only those wish to hasten it who believe not in it: those who believe hold it in awe, andknow that it is the Truth. Behold, verily those that dispute concerning the Hour are farastray. ( Surah Ash-Shura, 18 )

"And when it was said that the promise of Allah was true, and that the Hour- there was nodoubt about its (coming), ye used to say, 'We know not what is the hour: we only think itis an idea, and we have no firm assurance.'" ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 32 )

By no means! But they fear not the Hereafter, ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 53 )

For that they used not to fear any account (for their deeds), ( Surah An-Naba’, 27 )

37. 'They do not care for women'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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And they assign daughters for Allah.- Glory be to Him! - and for themselves (sons,- theissue) they desire! ( Surah An-Nahl, 57 )

When news is brought to one of them, of (the birth of) a female (child), his face darkens,and he is filled with inward grief! ( Surah An-Nahl, 58 )

With shame does he hide himself from his people, because of the bad news he has had!Shall he retain it on (sufferance and) contempt, or bury it in the dust? Ah! what an evil(choice) they decide on? ( Surah An-Nahl, 59 )

What! has He taken daughters out of what He himself creates, and granted to you sons forchoice? ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 16 )

When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) what he sets up as a likeness to((Allah)) Most Gracious, his face darkens, and he is filled with inward grief! ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 17 )

38. 'They do not help the poor'

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most MercifulAnd when they are told, "Spend ye of (the bounties) with which Allah has provided you,"the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Shall we then feed those whom, if Allah had sowilled, He would have fed, (Himself)?- Ye are in nothing but manifest error." ( Surah YaSin, 47 )

"Nor were we of those who fed the indigent; ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 44 )

Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)? ( Surah Al-Ma‘un, 1 )

Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness), ( Surah Al-Ma‘un, 2 )

And encourages not the feeding of the indigent. ( Surah Al-Ma‘un, 3 )

But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. ( Surah Al-Ma‘un, 7 )

39. 'They do not take heed'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Not a Sign comes to them from among the Signs of their Lord, but they turn awaytherefrom. ( Surah Ya Sin, 46 )

And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,- ( Surah As-Saffat, 13 )

Then what is the matter with them that they turn away from admonition?- ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 49 )

As if they were affrighted asses, ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 50 )

Fleeing from a lion! ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 51 )

40. 'They esteem worthless things'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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But there are, among men, those who purchase idle tales, without knowledge (ormeaning), to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah and throw ridicule (on the Path): forsuch there will be a Humiliating Penalty. ( Surah Luqman, 6 )

Yet they play about in doubt. ( Surah Ad-Dukhan, 9 )

Then woe that Day to those that treat (Truth) as Falsehood;- ( Surah At-Tur, 11 )That play (and paddle) in shallow trifles. ( Surah At-Tur, 12 )

Soleavethemtoplungeinvaintalkandplayabout,untiltheyencounterthatDayoftheirswhichtheyhavebeenpromised!- ( Surah Al-Ma‘arij, 42 )

"But we used to talk vanities with vain talkers; ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 45 )

41. 'They feel hatred towards Allah, the religion and thebelievers'


O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks: They will not failto corrupt you ( Surah Al-Imran, 118 )

Ah! ye are those who love them, but they love you not,- though ye believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you, they say, "We believe": But when they are alone, they biteoff the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage.Say: "Perish in you rage; Allah knowethwell all the secrets of the heart." ( Surah Al-Imran, 119 )

It is He Who hath sent His Messenger with guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaimit over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it). ( Surah At-Tawba, 33 )

He has created man from a sperm-drop; and behold this same (man) becomes an opendisputer! ( Surah An-Nahl, 4 )

Or do they say, "He is possessed"? Nay, he has brought them the Truth, but most of themhate the Truth. ( Surah Al-Muminun, 70 )

When it is said to them, "Adore ye ((Allah)) Most Gracious!", they say, "And what is((Allah)) Most Gracious? Shall we adore that which thou commandest us?" And it increasestheir flight (from the Truth). ( Surah Al-Furqan, 60 )

When Our Signs are rehearsed to such a one, he turns away in arrogance, as if he heardthem not, as if there were deafness in both his ears: announce to him a grievous Penalty.(Surah Luqman, 7 )

When Allah, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in theHereafter are filled with disgust and horror; but when (gods) other than He are mentioned,behold, they are filled with joy! ( Surah Az-Zumar, 45 )

Verily We have brought the Truth to you: but most of you have a hatred for Truth. ( SurahAz-Zukhruf, 78 )

42. 'They fight against the religion of Allah'

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Know they not that for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, is the Fire of Hell?-wherein they shall dwell ( Surah At-Tawba, 63 )

To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are

wronged;- and verily, Allah is most powerful for their aid;- ( Surah Al-Hajj, 39 )

43. 'They have no fear of Allah'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Say: "Who is it that sustains you (in life) from the sky and from the earth? or who is it thathas power over hearing and sight? And who is it that brings out the living from the deadand the dead from the living? and who is it that rules and regulates all affairs?" They willsoon say, "(Allah)".Say, "will ye not then show piety (to Him)?" ( Surah Yunus, 31 )

Never comes (aught) to them of a renewed Message from their Lord, but they listen to it asin jest,- ( Surah Al-Anbiya’, 2 )

44. 'They have superstitions'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It was not Allah who instituted (superstitions like those of) a slit-ear she- camel, or a she-camel let loose for free pasture, or idol sacrifices for twin-births in animals, or stallion-camels freed from work: It is blasphemers who invent a lie against Allah.but most of themlack wisdom. ( Surah Al-Ma’ida, 103 )

They serve, besides Allah, things that hurt them not nor profit them, and they say: "Theseare our intercessors with Allah." Say: "Do ye indeed inform Allah of something He knowsnot, in the heavens or on earth?- Glory to Him! and far is He above the partners they

ascribe (to Him)!" ( Surah Yunus, 18 )They call on such deities, besides Allah, as can neither hurt nor profit them: that is strayingfar indeed (from the Way)! ( Surah Al-Hajj, 12 )

Yet they worship, besides Allah, things for which no authority has been sent down to them,and of which they have (really) no knowledge: for those that do wrong there is no helper.(Surah Al-Hajj, 71 )

Yet have they taken, besides him, gods that can create nothing but are themselvescreated; that have no control of hurt or good to themselves; nor can they control death norlife nor resurrection. ( Surah Al-Furqan, 3 )

That is because Allah is the (only) Reality, and because whatever else they invoke besidesHim is Falsehood; and because Allah,- He is the Most High, Most Great. ( Surah Luqman,30 )

Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wiveswhom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons.Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth,and He shows the (right) Way. ( Surah Al-Ahzab, 4 )

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45. 'They honour only those with wealth and power'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Their Prophet said to them: "(Allah) hath appointed Talut as king over you." They said:"How can he exercise authority over us when we are better fitted than he to exercise

authority, and he is not even gifted, with wealth in abundance?" He said: "(Allah) hathChosen him above you, and hath gifted him abundantly with knowledge and bodilyprowess: Allah Granteth His authority to whom He pleaseth.Allah careth for all, and Heknoweth all things." ( Surah Al-Baqara, 247 )

"Why didst thou not, as thou wentest into thy garden, say: '(Allah)'s will (be done)! Thereis no power but with Allah.' If thou dost see me less than thee in wealth and sons, ( SurahAl-Kahf, 39 )

Also, they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some leading man in either of the two(chief) cities?" ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 31 )

And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not the dominion

of Egypt belong to me, (witness) these streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What!see ye not then? ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 51 )

"Am I not better than this (Moses), who is a contemptible wretch and can scarcely expresshimself clearly? ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 52 )

46. 'They immediately fall into despair'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

If We give man a taste of Mercy from Ourselves, and then withdraw it from him, behold! heis in despair and (falls into) blasphemy. ( Surah Hud, 9 )

Yet when We bestow Our favours on man, he turns away and becomes remote on his side(instead of coming to Us), and when evil seizes him he gives himself up to despair! ( SurahAl-Isra’, 83 )

When We give men a taste of Mercy, they exult thereat: and when some evil afflicts thembecause of what their (own) hands have sent forth, behold, they are in despair! ( SurahAr-Rum, 36 )

47. 'They lack wisdom'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When ye proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as mockery and sport; that is

because they are a people without understanding. ( Surah Al-Ma’ida, 58 )Many are the Jinns and men we have made for Hell: They have hearts wherewith theyunderstand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and ears wherewith they hear not.They arelike cattle,- nay more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning). ( Surah Al-A‘raf,179 )

For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are the deaf and the dumb,- those whounderstand not. ( Surah Al-Anfal, 22 )

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Whenever there cometh down a Sura, they look at each other, (saying), "Doth anyone seeyou?" Then they turn aside: Allah hath turned their hearts (from the light); for they are apeople that understand not. ( Surah At-Tawba, 127 )

Among them are some who (pretend to) listen to thee: But canst thou make the deaf tohear,- even though they are without understanding? ( Surah Yunus, 42 )

And among them are some who look at thee: but canst thou guide the blind,- even thoughthey will not see? ( Surah Yunus, 43 )

No soul can believe, except by the will of Allah, and He will place doubt (or obscurity) onthose who will not understand. ( Surah Yunus, 100 )

Or do they say:- "A Poet! we await for him some calamity (hatched) by Time!" ( Surah At-Tur, 30 )

Say thou: "Await ye!- I too will wait along with you!" ( Surah At-Tur, 31 )

Is it that their faculties of understanding urge them to this, or are they but a people

transgressing beyond bounds? ( Surah At-Tur, 32 )Almost bursting with fury: Every time a Group is cast therein, its Keepers will ask, "Did noWarner come to you?" ( Surah Al-Mulk, 8 )

They will say: "Yes indeed; a Warner did come to us, but we rejected him and said, '(Allah)never sent down any (Message): ye are nothing but an egregious delusion!'" ( Surah Al-Mulk, 9 )

They will further say: "Had we but listened or used our intelligence, we should not (now)be among the Companions of the Blazing Fire!" ( Surah Al-Mulk, 10 )

They will then confess their sins: but far will be (Forgiveness) from the Companions of theBlazing Fire! ( Surah Al-Mulk, 11 )

48. 'They lead each other to hell'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

And those who followed would say: "If only We had one more chance, We would clearourselves of them, as they have cleared themselves of us." Thus will Allah show them (Thefruits of) their deeds as (nothing but) regrets.Nor will there be a way for them out of theFire. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 167 )

Likewise did We make for every Messenger an enemy,- evil ones among men and jinns,inspiring each other with flowery discourses by way of deception.If thy Lord had soplanned, they would not have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone. ( SurahAl-An‘am, 112 )

He will say: "Enter ye in the company of the peoples who passed away before you - menand jinns, - into the Fire." Every time a new people enters, it curses its sister-people (thatwent before), until they follow each other, all into the Fire.Saith the last about the first:"Our Lord! it is these that misled us: so give them a double penalty in the Fire." He willsay: "Doubled for all" : but this ye do not understand. ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 38 )

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Let them bear, on the Day of Judgment, their own burdens in full, and also (something) of the burdens of those without knowledge, whom they misled.Alas, how grievous theburdens they will bear! ( Surah An-Nahl, 25 )

(Surah Al-Furqan, )

"They will say there in their mutual bickerings: ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 96 )"'When we held you as equals with the Lord of the Worlds; ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 98 )

"'And our seducers were only those who were steeped in guilt. ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 99 )

And we made them (but) leaders inviting to the Fire; and on the Day of Judgment no helpshall they find. ( Surah Al-Qasas, 41 )

Those against whom the charge will be proved, will say: "Our Lord! These are the oneswhom we led astray: we led them astray, as we were astray ourselves: we free ourselves(from them) in Thy presence: it was not us they worshipped." ( Surah Al-Qasas, 63 )

49. 'They like to show off'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by reminders of your generosity or by injury,-like those who spend their substance to be seen of men, but believe neither in Allah nor inthe Last Day.They are in parable like a hard, barren rock, on which is a little soil: on it fallsheavy rain, which leaves it (Just) a bare stone.They will be able to do nothing with aughtthey have earned.And Allah guideth not those who reject faith. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 264 )

And be not like those who started from their homes insolently and to be seen of men, andto hinder (men) from the path of Allah.For Allah compasseth round about all that they do.(Surah Al-Anfal, 47 )

50. 'They never abandon their perverted beliefs'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed; come to the Messenger.: Theysay: "Enough for us are the ways we found our fathers following." what! even though theirfathers were void of knowledge and guidance? ( Surah Al-Ma’ida, 104 )

When they do aught that is shameful, they say: "We found our fathers doing so"; and"(Allah) commanded us thus": Say: "Nay, Allah never commands what is shameful: do yesay of Allah what ye know not?" ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 28 )

51. 'They prefer infidelity to faith'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

O ye who believe! take not for protectors your fathers and your brothers if they loveinfidelity above Faith: if any of you do so, they do wrong. ( Surah At-Tawba, 23 )

52. 'They ridicule the religion and the believers'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule, ( Surah As-Saffat, 12 )

And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,- ( Surah As-Saffat, 13 )

And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery, ( Surah As-Saffat, 14 )

Those in sin used to laugh at those who believed, ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 29 )

And whenever they passed by them, used to wink at each other (in mockery); ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 30 )

And when they returned to their own people, they would return jesting; ( Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 31 )

And whenever they saw them, they would say, "Behold! These are the people truly astray!"(Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 32 )

Woe to every (kind of) scandal-monger and-backbiter, ( Surah Al-Humaza, 1 )

53. 'They run away from those who have faith'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

As if they were affrighted asses, ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 50 )

Fleeing from a lion! ( Surah Al-Muddaththir, 51 )

54. 'They seek to distort the verses of Allah'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

"And squat not on every road, breathing threats, hindering from the path of Allah thosewho believe in Him, and seeking in it something crooked; But remember how ye were little,and He gave you increase.And hold in your mind's eye what was the end of those who did

mischief. ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 86 )

When We make mankind taste of some mercy after adversity hath touched them, behold!they take to plotting against Our Signs! Say: "Swifter to plan is Allah." Verily, Ourmessengers record all the plots that ye make! ( Surah Yunus, 21 )

"Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and would seek in it somethingcrooked: these were they who denied the Hereafter!" ( Surah Hud, 19 )

Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who hinder (men) from thePath of Allah and seek therein something crooked: they are astray by a long distance.(Surah İbrahim, 3 )

"But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them,- they will be Companions of theFire." ( Surah Al-Hajj, 51 )

56. 'They suffer from a great delusion'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

If Allah were to hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as they would fain hasten on thegood,- then would their respite be settled at once.But We leave those who rest not their

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hope on their meeting with Us, in their trespasses, wandering in distraction to and fro.(Surah Yunus, 11 )

Then will the true promise draw nigh (of fulfilment): then behold! the eyes of theUnbelievers will fixedly stare in horror: "Ah! Woe to us! we were indeed heedless of this;nay, we truly did wrong!" ( Surah Al-Anbiya’, 97 )

Or thinkest thou that most of them listen or understand? They are only like cattle;- nay,they are worse astray in Path. ( Surah Al-Furqan, 44 )

Nay, who is there that can help you, (even as) an army, besides ((Allah)) Most Merciful? Innothing but delusion are the Unbelievers. ( Surah Al-Mulk, 20 )

57. 'They suppose that Allah is unaware of what they do'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Know they not that Allah knoweth what they conceal and what they reveal? ( Surah Al-Baqara, 77 )

Know they not that Allah doth know their secret (thoughts) and their secret counsels, andthat Allah knoweth well all things unseen? ( Surah At-Tawba, 78 )

"Ye did not seek to hide yourselves, lest your hearing, your sight, and your skins shouldbear witness against you! But ye did think that Allah knew not many of the things that yeused to do! ( Surah Fussilat, 22 )

Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsels? Indeed (We do),and Our messengers are by them, to record. ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 80 )

58. 'They suppose they are wise'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe:" They say: "Shall we believe as thefools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 13 )

Then Pharaoh sent heralds to (all) the Cities, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 53 )

(Saying): "These (Israelites) are but a small band, ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 54 )

"And they are raging furiously against us; ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 55 )

"But we are a multitude amply fore-warned." ( Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’, 56 )

59. 'They take each other as friends and intimates'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

The Unbelievers are protectors, one of another: Unless ye do this, (protect each other),there would be tumult and oppression on earth, and great mischief. ( Surah Al-Anfal, 73 )

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60. 'They take their whims and desires as their god'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing(him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding),

and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawnGuidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition? ( Surah Al-Jathiyya, 23 )

61.'They take the side of the powerful, not of the righteous'


Yea, to those who take for friends unbelievers rather than believers: is it honour they seekamong them? Nay,- all honour is with Allah. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 139 )

But none believed in Moses except some children of his people, because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them; and certainly Pharaoh was mightyon the earth and one who transgressed all bounds. ( Surah Yunus, 83 )

62. 'They think simply and superficially'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

"Wherever ye are, death will find you out, even if ye are in towers built up strong and

high!" If some good befalls them, they say, "This is from Allah.; but if evil, they say, "Thisis from thee" (O Prophet).Say: "All things are from Allah." But what hath come to thesepeople, that they fail to understand a single fact? ( Surah An-Nisa’, 78 )

Is then He who standeth over every soul (and knoweth) all that it doth, (like any others)?And yet they ascribe partners to Allah.Say: "But name them! is it that ye will inform Him of something he knoweth not on earth, or is it (just) a show of words?" Nay! to those whobelieve not, their pretence seems pleasing, but they are kept back (thereby) from thepath.And those whom Allah leaves to stray, no one can guide. ( Surah Ar-Ra‘d, 33 )

And they say: "What sort of an apostle is this, who eats food, and walks through thestreets? Why has not an angel been sent down to him to give admonition with him? ( SurahAl-Furqan, 7 )

"Or (Why) has not a treasure been bestowed on him, or why has he (not) a garden forenjoyment?" The wicked say: "Ye follow none other than a man bewitched." ( Surah Al-Furqan, 8 )

See what kinds of comparisons they make for thee! But they have gone astray, and nevera way will they be able to find! ( Surah Al-Furqan, 9 )

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Pharaoh said: "O Chiefs! no god do I know for you but myself: therefore, O Haman! lightme a (kiln to bake bricks) out of clay, and build me a lofty palace, that I may mount up tothe god of Moses: but as far as I am concerned, I think (Moses) is a liar!" ( Surah Al-Qasas, 38 )

They know but the outer (things) in the life of this world: but of the End of things they are

heedless. ( Surah Ar-Rum, 7 )

63.'They trust in their wealth and their being the majority'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Hast thou not Turned thy vision to one who disputed with Abraham About his Lord,because Allah had granted him power? Abraham said: "My Lord is He Who Giveth life anddeath." He said: "I give life and death".Said Abraham: "But it is Allah that causeth the sunto rise from the east: Do thou then cause him to rise from the West." Thus was heconfounded who (in arrogance) rejected faith.Nor doth Allah Give guidance to a peopleunjust. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 258 )

(Abundant) was the produce this man had : he said to his companion, in the course of amutual argument: "more wealth have I than you, and more honour and power in (myfollowing of) men." ( Surah Al-Kahf, 34 )

Say: "If any men go astray, ((Allah)) Most Gracious extends (the rope) to them, until,when they see the warning of Allah (being fulfilled) - either in punishment or in (theapproach of) the Hour,- they will at length realise who is worst in position, and (who)weakest in forces! ( Surah Maryam, 75 )

They said: "We have more in wealth and in sons, and we cannot be punished." ( SurahSaba’, 35 )

Because he possesses wealth and (numerous) sons. ( Surah Al-Qalam, 14 )

When to him are rehearsed Our Signs, "Tales of the ancients", he cries! ( Surah Al-Qalam,15 )

Thinketh he, that none hath power over him? ( Surah Al-Balad, 5 )

He may say (boastfully); Wealth have I squandered in abundance! ( Surah Al-Balad, 6 )

Thinking that his wealth would make him last for ever! ( Surah Al-Humaza, 3 )

64. 'They try to defame the believers with calumnies'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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Said the Chiefs of the people of Pharaoh: "This is indeed a sorcerer well- versed. ( SurahAl-A‘raf, 109 )

"His plan is to get you out of your land: then what is it ye counsel?" ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 110 )

"Nay," they say, "(these are) medleys of dream! - Nay, He forged it! - Nay, He is (but) a

poet! Let him then bring us a Sign like the ones that were sent to (Prophets) of old!"(Surah Al-Anbiya’, 5 )

"He is only a man who invents a lie against Allah, but we are not the ones to believe inhim!" ( Surah Al-Muminun, 38 )

But the misbelievers say: "Naught is this but a lie which he has forged, and others havehelped him at it." In truth it is they who have put forward an iniquity and a falsehood.(Surah Al-Furqan, 4 )

"Is it that the Message is sent to him, of all people amongst us? Nay, he is a liar, an

insolent one!" ( Surah Al-Qamar, 25 )65. 'They want Allah to send them miracles so that they may

believe'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah unto us? or why cometh not untous a Sign?" So said the people before them words of similar import.Their hearts arealike.We have indeed made clear the Signs unto any people who hold firmly to Faith (intheir hearts). ( Surah Al-Baqara, 118 )

They say: "Why is not an angel sent down to him?" If we did send down an angel, the

matter would be settled at once, and no respite would be granted them. ( Surah Al-An‘am, 8 )

They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "(Allah) hath certainlypower to send down a sign: but most of them understand not. ( Surah Al-An‘am, 37 )

They swear their strongest oaths by Allah, that if a (special) sign came to them, by it theywould believe.Say: "Certainly (all) signs are in the power of Allah.but what will make you(Muslims) realise that (even) if (special) signs came, they will not believe."? ( Surah Al-An‘am, 109 )

They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The Unseen is onlyfor Allah (to know), then wait ye: I too will wait with you." ( Surah Yunus, 20 )

And We have explained to man, in this Qur'an, every kind of similitude: yet the greaterpart of men refuse (to receive it) except with ingratitude! ( Surah Al-Isra’, 89 )

They say: "We shall not believe in thee, until thou cause a spring to gush forth for us fromthe earth, ( Surah Al-Isra’, 90 )

"Or (until) thou have a garden of date trees and vines, and cause rivers to gush forth intheir midst, carrying abundant water; ( Surah Al-Isra’, 91 )

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"Or thou cause the sky to fall in pieces, as thou sayest (will happen), against us; or thoubring Allah and the angels before (us) face to face: ( Surah Al-Isra’, 92 )

"Or thou have a house adorned with gold, or thou mount a ladder right into the skies.No,we shall not even believe in thy mounting until thou send down to us a book that we couldread." Say: "Glory to my Lord! Am I aught but a man,- an apostle?" ( Surah Al-Isra’, 93 )

Such as fear not the meeting with Us (for Judgment) say: "Why are not the angels sentdown to us, or (why) do we not see our Lord?" Indeed they have an arrogant conceit of themselves, and mighty is the insolence of their impiety! ( Surah Al-Furqan, 21 )

"Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him, or (why) come (not) with him angelsaccompanying him in procession?" ( Surah Az-Zukhruf, 53 )

66. 'They will receive punishment both in the life of this worldand in the hereafter'


For them is a penalty in the life of this world, but harder, truly, is the penalty of theHereafter: and defender have they none against Allah. ( Surah Ar-Ra‘d, 34 )

But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of him, - in the Hereafter, as in this life.(Surah An-Nazi‘at, 25 )

67. 'They wish for what causes the believers distress'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It is never the wish of those without Faith among the People of the Book, nor of the

Pagans, that anything good should come down to you from your Lord.But Allah will choosefor His special Mercy whom He will - for Allah is Lord of grace abounding. ( Surah Al-Baqara, 105 )

O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks: They will not failto corrupt you ( Surah Al-Imran, 118 )

If aught that is good befalls you, it grieves them; but if some misfortune overtakes you,they rejoice at it.But if ye are constant and do right, not the least harm will their cunningdo to you; for Allah Compasseth round about all that they do. ( Surah Al-Imran, 120 )

Indeed they had plotted sedition before, and upset matters for thee, until,- the Trutharrived, and the Decree of Allah became manifest much to their disgust. ( Surah At-Tawba, 48 )

If good befalls thee, it grieves them; but if a misfortune befalls thee, they say, "We tookindeed our precautions beforehand," and they turn away rejoicing. ( Surah At-Tawba, 50 )

68. 'They work to lead people from Allah's way'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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O ye who believe! If ye obey the Unbelievers, they will drive you back on your heels, andye will turn back (from Faith) to your own loss. ( Surah Al-Imran, 149 )

Allah doth wish to Turn to you, but the wish of those who follow their lusts is that yeshould turn away (from Him),- far, far away. ( Surah An-Nisa’, 27 )

Say: "Shall we indeed call on others besides Allah,- things that can do us neither good norharm,- and turn on our heels after receiving guidance from Allah.- like one whom the evilones have made into a fool, wandering bewildered through the earth, his friends calling,come to us', (vainly) guiding him to the path." Say: "(Allah)'s guidance is the (only)guidance, and we have been directed to submit ourselves to the Lord of the worlds;-(Surah Al-An‘am, 71 )

"Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and would seek in it somethingcrooked: they were those who denied the Hereafter." ( Surah Al-A‘raf, 45 )

And be not like those who started from their homes insolently and to be seen of men, andto hinder (men) from the path of Allah.For Allah compasseth round about all that they do.(Surah Al-Anfal, 47 )

The Signs of Allah have they sold for a miserable price, and (many) have they hinderedfrom His way: evil indeed are the deeds they have done. ( Surah At-Tawba, 9 )

"Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and would seek in it somethingcrooked: these were they who denied the Hereafter!" ( Surah Hud, 19 )

Let them bear, on the Day of Judgment, their own burdens in full, and also (something) of the burdens of those without knowledge, whom they misled.Alas, how grievous the

burdens they will bear! ( Surah An-Nahl, 25 )

Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah - for them will We addPenalty to Penalty; for that they used to spread mischief. ( Surah An-Nahl, 88 )

But there are, among men, those who purchase idle tales, without knowledge (ormeaning), to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah and throw ridicule (on the Path): forsuch there will be a Humiliating Penalty. ( Surah Luqman, 6 )

f they were to get the better of you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretchforth their hands and their tongues against you for evil: and they desire that ye shouldreject the Truth. ( Surah Al-Mumtahana, 2 )

69. 'They worship other things than Allah'In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Do the Unbelievers think that they can take My servants as protectors besides Me? VerilyWe have prepared Hell for the Unbelievers for (their) entertainment. ( Surah Al-Kahf,102 )

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Yet they take (for worship) gods other than Allah, (hoping) that they might be helped!(Surah Ya Sin, 74 )

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