Victory for the Righteous (3:137 – 3:141)

Victory for the Righteous

3:137 Precedents have been set for you in the past; roam the earth and note the consequences for the unbelievers.

3:138 This is a proclamation for the people, and a guidance and enlightenment for the righteous.

3:139 You shall not waver, nor shall you grieve, for you are the ultimate victors, if you are believers.

3:140 If you suffer hardship, the enemy also suffers the same hardship. We alternate the days of victory and defeat among the people. GOD thus distinguishes the true believers, and blesses some of you with martyrdom. GOD dislikes injustice.

3:141 GOD thus toughens those who believe and humiliates the disbelievers.

3:179 GOD is not to leave the believers as you are, without distinguishing the bad from the good. Nor does GOD inform you of the future, but GOD bestows such knowledge upon whomever He chooses from among His messengers.* Therefore, you shall believe in GOD and His messengers. If you believe and lead a righteous life, you receive a great recompense.