98. The Clear Evidence (Al-Bayyinah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
<section
begin="98:1"/>Those who disbelieve from among the People of the Book and the idolaters could not have been freed till clear evidence came to them -- <section end="98:1"/>
<section
begin="98:2"/>A Messenger from Allah, reciting pure pages, <section
end="98:2"/>
<section
begin="98:3"/>Wherein are (all) right books. <section
end="98:3"/>
<section
begin="98:4"/>Nor did those to whom the Book was given become divided till clear evidence came to them. <section end="98:4"/>
<section
begin="98:5"/>And they are enjoined naught but to serve Allah, being sincere to Him in obedience, upright, and to keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and that is the right religion. <section end="98:5"/>
<section
begin="98:6"/>Those who disbelieve from among the People of the Book and the idolaters will be in the Fire of hell, abiding therein. They are the worst of creatures. <section end="98:6"/>
<section
begin="98:7"/>Those who believe and do good, they are the best of creatures. <section end="98:7"/>
<section
begin="98:8"/>Their reward is with their Lord Gardens of perpetuity wherein flow rivers, abiding therein for ever. Allah is well pleased with them and they are well pleased with Him. That is for him who fears his Lord. <section end="98:8"/>
