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Follow those who ask no reward of you, and are ˹rightly˺ guided.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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And why should I not worship the One Who has originated me, and to Whom you will be returned.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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How could I take besides Him other gods whose intercession would not be of any benefit to me, nor could they save me if the Most Compassionate intended to harm me?

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Indeed, I would then be clearly astray.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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I do believe in your Lord, so listen to me.”

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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˹But they killed him, then˺ he was told ˹by the angels˺, “Enter Paradise!” He said, “If only my people knew

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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of how my Lord has forgiven me, and made me one of the honourable.”

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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We did not send any soldiers from the heavens against his people after his death, nor did We need to.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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All it took was one ˹mighty˺ blast, and they were extinguished at once.

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Oh pity, such beings! No messenger ever came to them without being mocked.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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