1Those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were not to be parted [from misbelief]¹⁸²⁸ until there came to them clear evidence –

2A Messenger from Allāh, reciting purified¹⁸²⁹ scriptures

3Within which are correct writings [i.e., rulings and laws].

4Nor did those who were given the Scripture become divided¹⁸³⁰ until after there had come to them clear evidence.

5And they were not commanded except to worship Allāh, [being] sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and to give zakāh. And that is the correct religion.

6Indeed, they who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding eternally therein. Those are the worst of creatures.

7Indeed, they who have believed and done righteous deeds – those are the best of creatures.

8Their reward with Allāh will be gardens of perpetual residence beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allāh being pleased with them and they with Him. That is for whoever has feared his Lord.