‘Indeed, We sent Our messengers with evident truth, and We sent down with them the Book and the balance (of right and wrong), so that people might behave [with each other] with justice.’ (Al-Hadid 57: 25)

‘It is He who accepts repentance from His servants, and pardons bad deeds, and knows all that you do. And He answers those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and gives them- out of His bounty- far more.’ (Al-Shura 42: 25-6)

‘Blessed is He in whose hands is the Kingdom- who is powerful over everything- who has created death and life, so that He might test you as to which among you [proves that he] is good in conduct.’ (Al-Mulk 67: 1-2)

‘Say: He is God, the One and Unique; God, the Eternal source and support Of everything; He begets not, and neither is He begotten; And none is His equal.’ (Al-Ikhlas 112: 1-4)

‘The true servants of the Most Merciful are those who behave gently and with humility on earth, and whenever the foolish quarrel with them, they reply with [words of] peace.’ (Al-Furqan 25: 63)