4:44 Seest thou not those unto whom a portion of the
Scripture hath been given, how they purchase error, and
seek to make you (MUSLIMS) err from the right way?
4:45 Allah knoweth best (who are) your enemies. Allah is
sufficient as a Guardian, and Allah is sufficient as a
Supporter.
4:46 Some of those who are JEWS change words from their
context and say: “We hear and disobey; hear thou as one
who heareth not” and “Listen to us!” distorting with their
tongues and slandering religion. If they had said: “We hear
and we obey: hear thou, and look at us” it had been better
for them, and more upright. But Allah hath cursed them for
their DISBELIEF, so they BELIEVE not, save a few.
4:47 O ye unto whom the Scripture hath been given!
BELIEVE in what We have revealed confirming that which
ye possess, before We destroy countenances so as to
confound them, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath-
breakers (of old time). The commandment of Allah is
always executed. [Cancelled by verse 2:216]^411
4:48 Lo! Allah forgiveth not that a partner should be
ascribed unto Him. He forgiveth (all) save that to whom He
will. Whoso ascribeth partners to Allah, he hath indeed
invented a tremendous sin.
4:49 Hast thou not seen those who praise themselves for
purity? Nay, Allah purifieth whom He will, and they will not
be wronged even the hair upon a date-stone.
4:50 See, how they invent lies about Allah! That of itself is
flagrant sin.
4:51 Hast thou not seen those unto whom a portion of the
Scripture hath been given, how they BELIEVE in idols and