The Koran
CHAPTER XCVIII.
ENTITLED, THE EVIDENCE;
WHERE IT WAS REVEALED IS DISPUTED.
IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.
The unbelievers among those to whom the scriptures were given, and among
the idolaters, did not stagger, until the clear evidence had come unto
them, an apostle from God, rehearsing unto them pure books of revelations,
wherein are contained right discourses. Neither were they unto whom the
scriptures were given divided among themselves, until after the clear evidence
had come unto them. And they were commanded no other in the scriptures
than to worship God, exhibiting unto him the pure religion, and being orthodox;
and to be constant at prayer, and to give alms: and this is the right religion.
Verily those who believe not, among those who have received the scriptures,
and among the idolaters, shall be cast into the fire of hell, to remain
there for ever. These are the worst of creatures. But they who believe,
and do good works; these are the best of creatures: their reward with their
Lord shall be gardens of perpetual abode, through which rivers flow; they
shall remain there for ever. God will be well pleased in them; and they
shall be well pleased in him. This is prepared for him who shall fear his
Lord.
  |