Rowwad Translation Center — 103

4:155 [They were cursed] for breaking their covenant, rejecting the signs of Allah, killing the prophets unjustly, and for their saying, “Our hearts are wrapped up”. Rather, it is Allah Who has sealed them for their disbelief; so none of them will believe except a few –

4:156 and for their disbelief and for their monstrous allegation[1] against Mary,

4:157 and for their saying, “We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.” But they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it was made to appear to them so. Even those who dispute it are in doubt about it; they have no certain knowledge other than conjecture. But they certainly did not kill him.

4:158 Rather, Allah raised him up to Himself[1], and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

4:159 There will be none from the People of the Book but will believe in him [upon his return] before his death[1], and on the Day of Resurrection, he will be a witness against them.

4:160 For the wrongdoing of the Jews, We prohibited for them good things[1] that were lawful for them; and for their frequent hindering many from the way of Allah,

4:161 and for their taking usury, although it was forbidden to them, and for unjustly consuming people’s wealth. We have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment.

4:162 But those well-grounded in knowledge among them and the believers believe in what has been sent down to you [O Prophet], and what was sent down before you; who establish prayer and give zakah, and believe in Allah and the Last Day – it is they who We will give a great reward.