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The disbelievers among the People of the Scripture and the Associators would not have changed if clear Evidence had not been brought to them
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by a Messenger of God who read to them from sacred scrolls
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with convincing writings.
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The People of the Book did not split [into factions] until clear Evidence came to them.
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They were commanded to worship God as sincerely as the Hanifs, to pray, and to pay the zakat. This is the true religion!
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Verily, the People of the Scripture and the Associators who have rejected faith shall abide in Hellfire for ever — they are the worst of creatures.
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But those who have believed and have done right are the best of creatures.
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Their reward is with their Lord: the Gardens of Eden under which the rivers flow where they shall abide for ever. God is satisfied with them, and they are satisfied with Him. This is for those who fear their Lord!