“They (some Jews) have set up their religious leaders and scholars as lords instead of God. Others (most Christians) deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one God. There is no God except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners.” (Qur’an 9:31)

“Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said,”O Children of Israel, you shall (only) worship God; my Lord and your Lord.” Anyone who sets up any idol beside God, God has forbidden Paradise for him, and his destiny is Hell. The wicked have no helpers.” (Quran 5:72)

“Yet, they (Pagans) set up beside God idols from among the jinns, though He (Allah) is the One who created them. They even attribute to Him sons and daughters, without any knowledge. Be He glorified. He is the Most High, far above their claim” (Qur’an 6:100)

“O Children of Adam! Indeed, We have bestowed upon you from on high [knowledge of modesty and] garments to cover your nakedness, and [clothing] as a thing of beauty; but the garment of God-consciousness [modesty] is the best of all. Herein lies a message from God, so that mankind might take it to heart. (Qur’an 7:26)

“If God had so willed, He would have made you one community, but He wanted to test you through that which He has given you. (Qur’an 5:48)

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