who worshipped evil;- these are (many times) worse in rank, and far more astray from the even path!"
5:61
When they come to thee, they say: "We believe": but in fact they enter with a mind against Faith, and they go out with
the same but Allah knoweth fully all that they hide.
5:62
Many of them dost thou see, racing each other in sin and rancour, and their eating of things forbidden. Evil indeed are
the things that they do.
5:63
Why do not the rabbis and the doctors of Law forbid them from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things
forbidden. Evil indeed are their works.
5:64
The Jews say: "Allah's hand is tied up." Be their hands tied up and be they accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter.
Nay, both His hands are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the
revelation that cometh to thee from Allah increaseth in most of them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. Amongst
them we have placed enmity and hatred till the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the fire of war, Allah doth
extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief on earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief.
5:65
If only the People of the Book had believed and been righteous, We should indeed have blotted out their iniquities and
admitted them to gardens of bliss.
5:66
If only they had stood fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all the revelation that was sent to them from their Lord, they
would have enjoyed happiness from every side. There is from among them a party on the right course: but many of
them follow a course that is evil.
5:67
O Messenger! proclaim the (message) which hath been sent to thee from thy Lord. If thou didst not, thou wouldst not
have fulfilled and proclaimed His mission. And Allah will defend thee from men (who mean mischief). For Allah guideth
