The Meanings of the Holy Qur'ánBy Abdullah Yusufali
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98: The Clear Proof, Evidence
 
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Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, were not going to depart (from their ways) until there should come to them Clear Evidence,-

 
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An apostle from God, rehearsing scriptures kept pure and holy:

 
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Wherein are laws (or decrees) right and straight.

 
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Nor did the People of the Book make schisms, until after there came to them Clear Evidence.

 
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And they have been commanded no more than this: To worship God, offering Him sincere devotion, being true (in faith); to establish regular prayer; and to practise regular charity; and that is the Religion Right and Straight.

 
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Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-Fire, to dwell therein (for aye). They are the worst of creatures.

 
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Those who have faith and do righteous deeds,- they are the best of creatures.

 
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Their reward is with God: Gardens of Eternity, beneath which rivers flow; they will dwell therein for ever; God well pleased with them, and they with Him: all this for such as fear their Lord and Cherisher.