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The Qur'an

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The central scripture of Islam, in 114 suras (chapters), believed by Muslims to be the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Translations used here are by J. M. Rodwell and Marmaduke Pickthall.

References

Quotes (10)

“Turn away evil by what is better, and lo! he between whom and thyself was enmity, shall be as though he were a warm friend.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 41:34 (Sura Fussilat, 'The Made Plain'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Meet hatred with love and evil with good.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“Who give alms, alike in prosperity and in success, and who master their anger, and forgive others! God loveth the doers of good.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 3:134 (Sura Al 'Imran), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Be slow to anger; master yourself.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“And when your Lord proclaimed: If ye give thanks, I will give you more;”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 14:7 (Sura Ibrahim), tr. Marmaduke Pickthall
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Give thanks.Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall translation, as given on quran.com
“Let them forgive and show indulgence. Yearn ye not that Allah may forgive you?”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 24:22 (Sura An-Nur), tr. Marmaduke Pickthall
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Forgive, and keep forgiving.Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall translation, as given on quran.com
“O ye who believe! seek help with patience and with prayer, for God is with the patient.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 2:153 (Sura Al-Baqara, 'The Cow'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Be patient; endure, and let things ripen.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“O ye who believe! stand fast to justice, when ye bear witness before God, though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kindred, whether the party be rich or poor.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 4:135 (Sura An-Nisa, 'Women'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Do what is just, even when it costs you.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“And if they lean to peace, lean thou also to it; and put thy trust in God: for He is the Hearing, the Knowing.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 8:61 (Sura Al-Anfal, 'The Spoils'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Seek peace, and pursue it.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“And perform your covenant; verily the covenant shall be enquired of:”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 17:34 (Sura Al-Isra, 'The Night Journey'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Keep your promises; let your yes mean yes.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“Thy Lord hath ordained that ye worship none but him; and, kindness to your parents, whether one or both of them attain to old age with thee: and say not to them, "Fie!" neither reproach them; but speak to them both with respectful speech;”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 17:23 (Sura Al-Isra, 'The Night Journey'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Honour your father and your mother.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)
“Believers! why profess ye that which ye practise not? Most hateful is it to God that ye say that which ye do not.”
— The Qur'an, Qur'an 61:2–3 (Sura As-Saff, 'Battle Array'), tr. J. M. Rodwell
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Let your actions match your words.Translation: public-domain translation (J. M. Rodwell)