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God alternates night and day- there truly is a lesson in [all] this for those who have eyes to see-

and God created each animal out of [its own] fluid: some of them crawl on their bellies, some walk on two legs, and some on four. God creates whatever He will; God has power over everything.

We have sent verses that clarify the right path: God guides whoever He will to a straight path.

They say, ‘We believe in God and the Messenger; we obey,’ but then some of them turn away: these people are not true believers

and when they are summoned to God and His Messenger in order for him to judge between them, some of them turn away.

If they were claiming their right, they would come willingly [to the Prophet].

Do they have sickness in their hearts? Are they full of doubts? Do they fear that God and His Messenger might deal with them unjustly? No, it is they who are the unjust ones.

When the true believers are summoned to God and His Messenger in order for him to judge between them, they say, ‘We hear and we obey.’ These are the ones who will prosper:

whoever obeys God and His Messenger, stands in awe of God, and keeps his duty to Him will be triumphant.

[The others] solemnly swear by God that if you [Prophet] commanded them, they would march out. Tell them, ‘Do not swear: it is reasonable obedience that is required, and God is aware of everything you do.’