Murder in the Name of Allah — Page 124
Murder in the Name of Allah. So, whomsoever Allah intends to guide, He expands his bosom for the acceptance of Islam; and as to him whom He wishes to let go astray, He makes his bosom narrow and close, as though he were mounting up into the skies. Thus does Allah inflict punishment on those who do not believe. (6:126). Chapter 7. Pharoah said, 'You have believed in him before I gave you leave. Surely, this is a plot which you have plotted in the city, that you may turn out therefrom its inhabitants, but you shall soon know the consequences. (7:124) 'Most surely will I cut off your hands and your feet on account of your disobedience. Then will I surely crucify you all together. ' (7:125). They answered, 'To our Lord then shall we return. ' (7:126) ‘And thou dost not wreak vengeance on us but because we have believed in the Signs of our Lord, when they came to us. Our Lord, pour forth upon us steadfastness and cause us to die resigned unto Thee. ' (7:127). And the chiefs of Pharoah's people said, 'Wilt thou leave Moses and his people to create disorder in the land and forsake thee and thy gods?. He answered, 'We will ruthlessly slay their sons and let their women live. And surely we are dominant over them. ' (7:128). Moses said to his people, 'Seek help from Allah and be steadfast. Verily the earth is Allah's; He gives it as a heritage to whomsoever He pleases of His servants and the good end is for the God-fearing. ' (7:129). Chapter 9. But if they repent, and observe Prayer and pay the Zakat, then they are your brethren in Faith. And We explain the Signs for a people who have knowledge. (9:11). And if they break their oaths after their covenant, and attack your religion, then fight these leaders of disbelief - surely, they have no regard for their oaths that they may desist. (9:12). Will you not fight a people who have broken their oaths, and who plotted to turn out the Messenger, and they were the first to commence hostilities against you? Do you fear them? Nay, Allah is most worthy that you 124