4.161 . And of their taking usury when they were forbidden it , and of their devouring people ' s wealth by false pretences . We have prepared for those of them who disbelieve a painful doom .

4.162 . But those of them who are firm in knowledge and the believers believe in that which is revealed unto thee , and that which was revealed before thee , especially the diligent in prayer and those who pay the poor due , the believers in Allah and the Last Day . Upon these We shall bestow immense reward .

4.163 . Lo! We inspire thee as We inspired Noah and the prophets after him , as We inspired Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes , and Jesus and Job and Jonah and Aaron and Solomon , and as we imparted unto David the Psalms ;

4.164 . And messengers We have mentioned unto thee before and messengers We have not mentioned unto thee ; and Allah spake directly unto Moses ;

4.165 . Messengers of good cheer and off warning , in order that mankind might have no argument against Allah after the messengers . Allah was ever Mighty , Wise .

4.166 . But Allah ( Himself ) testifieth concerning that which He hath revealed unto thee ; in His knowledge hath He revealed it ; and the Angels also testify . And Allah is sufficient witness .

4.167 . Lo! those who disbelieve and hinder ( others ) from the way of Allah , they verily have wandered far astray .

4.168 . Lo! those who disbelieve and deal in wrong , Allah will never forgive them , neither will He guide them unto a road .

4.169 . Except the road of hell , wherein they will abide for ever . And that is ever easy for Allah .

4.170 . O mankind! The messenger hath come unto you with the truth from your Lord . Therefor believe ; ( it is ) better for you . But if ye disbelieve , still , lo! unto Allah belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth . Allah is ever Knower , Wise .

4.171 . O People of the Scripture! Do not exaggerate in your religion nor utter aught concerning Allah save the truth . The Messiah , Jesus son of Mary , was only a messenger of Allah , and His word which He conveyed unto Mary , and a spirit from Him . So believe in Allah and His messengers , and say not "Three" . Cease! ( it is ) better for you! Allah is only One God . Far is it removed from His transcendent majesty that he should have a son . His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth . And Allah is sufficient as Defender .

4.172 . The Messiah will never scorn to be a slave unto Allah , nor will the favored angels . Whoso scorneth His service and is proud , all such will He assemble unto Him ;

4.173 . Then , as for those who believed and did good works , unto them will He pay their wages in full , adding unto them of His bounty ; and as for those who were scornful and proud , them will He punish with a painful doom . And they will not find for them , against Allah , any protecting friend or helper .

4.174 . O mankind! Now hath a proof from your Lord come unto you , and We have sent down unto you a clear light ;

4.175 . As for those who believe in Allah , and hold fast unto Him , them He will cause to enter into His mercy and grace , and will guide them unto Him by a straight road .

4.176 . They ask thee for a pronouncement . Say : Allah hath pronounced for you concerning distant kindred . If a man die childless and he have a sister , hers is half the heritage , and he would have inherited from her had she died childless . And if there be two sisters , then theirs are two-thirds of the heritage , and if they be brethren , men and women , unto the male is the equivalent of the share of two females . Allah expoundeth unto you , so that ye err not . Allah is Knower of all things .