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The Qur'an
The Qur'an is the central scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over some twenty-three years. According to Islamic tradition, its standard written text was compiled under the caliph Uthman around 650 CE.
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“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.”
“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“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“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“O ye who believe! seek help with patience and with prayer, for God is with the patient.”
“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“And if they lean to peace, lean thou also to it; and put thy trust in God: for He is the Hearing, the Knowing.”
“And perform your covenant; verily the covenant shall be enquired of:”
“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;”
“Believers! why profess ye that which ye practise not? Most hateful is it to God that ye say that which ye do not.”