Al-Baqarah

Many among the people of the Book (Jews and Christians) wish they could somehow turn you back to unbelief, due to their selfish envy, after the truth has become quite clear to them. Forgive them and bear with them until Allah brings about His decision; rest assured that Allah has power over everything.[109]

2:[109]

Envy of Jews and Christians

Establish Salah and pay Zakah, and whatever good you send ahead of you to the Hereafter for yourselves, you shall find it with Allah; surely Allah is watching all your actions.[110]

2:[110]


Open-ended credit account for the Hereafter

They say: "None shall enter paradise except the one who is a Jew or a Christian." These are their vain desires. Say O Muhammad: "Let us have your proof if you are right in your claim."[111] Yea! Whoever submits himself entirely to Allah and is good to others will be rewarded by his Rabb; and will have nothing to fear or to regret.[112]

2:[111-112]

The Jews' and Christians' false claim to inherit paradise

SECTION: 14 The Jews say: "The Christians are not on the right track," and the Christians say: "It is the Jews who are not on the right track," yet both read their Holy Books (Torah or Gospel). And those who have no knowledge (the pagan Arabs) say like to what both of them say; so Allah will judge between them in their dispute on the Day of Judgment.[113]

2:[113]

Religious prejudice of the Jews and the Christians

Who is more unjust than the one who prevents people from the Masãjid (place of worship) of Allah , forbids the mention of His name therein, and strives to ruin them ? It is not proper for such people to enter in them except with His fear. For them there is disgrace in this world and grievous punishment in the Hereafter.[114]

2:[114]

Order not to prevent people from coming to the Masãjid

To Allah belong the East and the West; whichever direction you turn your face there is the presence of Allah. Surely Allah is All-Embracing and All-Knowing.[115]

2:[115]

All directions belong to Allah