pe of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure
of Allah: And Allah is full of kindness to (His) devotees.

P: And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of
Allah; and Allah hath compassion on (His) bondmen.

S: And among men is he who sells himself to seek the pleasure of Allah;
and Allah is Affectionate to the servants.

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Y: O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not
the footsteps of the evil one; for he is to you an avowed enemy.

P: O ye who believe! Come, all of you, into submission (unto Him); and
follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.

S: O you who believe! enter into submission one and all and do not
follow the footsteps of Shaitan; surely he is your open enemy.

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Y: If ye backslide after the clear (Signs) have come to you, then know
that Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

P: And if ye slide back after the clear proofs have come unto you, then
know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.

S: But if you slip after clear arguments have come to you, then know
that Allah is Mighty, Wise.

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Y: Will they wait until Allah comes to them in canopies of clouds, with
angels (in His train) and the question is (thus) settled? but to Allah
do all questions go back (for decision).

P: Wait they for naught else than that Allah should come unto them in
the shadows of the clouds with the angels? Then the case would be
already judged. All cases go back to Allah (for judgment).

S: They do not wait aught but that Allah should come to them in the
shadows of the clouds along with the angels, and the matter has
(already) been decided; and (all) matters are returned to Allah.

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Y: Ask the Children of Israel how many clear (Signs) We have sent them.
But if any one, after Allah's favour has come to him, substitutes
(something else), Allah is strict in punishment.

P: Ask of the Children of Israel how many a clear revelation We gave
them! He who altereth the grace of Allah after it hath come unto him
(for him), lo! Allah is severe in punishment.

S: Ask the Israelites how many a clear sign have We given them; and
whoever changes the favor of Allah after it has come to him, then
surely Allah is severe in requiting (evil).

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Y: The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith, and
they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be above them
on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His abundan