171 - AN NISA (Ayat# 153-159)
This passage addresses the demands of People of the Book for direct divine revelation, contrasting their expectations with the historical precedents of previous prophets, particularly Musa (Moses). It recounts instances of past disobedience and their consequences, including the worship of the golden calf and the rejection of clear signs. The text emphasizes Allah’s forgiveness and granting of power to Musa, but also details the Israelites’ repeated transgressions, such as breaking covenants and unjustly killing prophets. A central point is the claim of killing Isa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), which is refuted, asserting that he was neither killed nor crucified but raised by Allah. The passage concludes by stating that every member of the People of the Book will believe in Isa before their death and that he will testify against them on the Day of Judgment.
