Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Maaida (2)
(57) (57) O you who have believed, take not those who have taken your religion in ridicule and amusement among the ones who were given the Scripture before you nor the disbelievers as allies. And fear Allāh, if you should [truly] be believers.
(58) (58) And when you call to prayer, they take ...
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A: Praise be to Allaah.
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