English translation of the meaning Page No 60

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Sura Al-Imran from 78 to 83


78. And verily, among them is a party who distort the Book with their tongues ( as they read ) , so that you may think it is from the Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: « This is from Allâh, » but it is not from Allâh; and they speak a lie against Allâh while they know it.
79. It is not ( possible ) for any human being to whom Allâh has given the Book and Al- Hukm ( the knowledge and understanding of the laws of religion ) and Prophethood to say to the people: « Be my worshippers rather than Allâh’s. » On the contrary ( he would say ) : « Be you Rabbâniyyûn ( learned men of religion who practise what they know and also preach others ) , because you are teaching the Book, and you are studying it. »
80. Nor would he order you to take angels and Prophets for lords ( gods ) [ 1 ] . Would he order you to disbelieve after you have submitted to Allâh’s Will? ( Tafsir At- Tabarî ) .
81. And ( remember ) when Allâh took the Covenant of the Prophets, saying: « Take whatever I gave you from the Book and Hikmah ( understanding of the Laws of Allâh ) , and afterwards there will come to you a Messenger ( Muhammad ( saas ) ) confirming what is with you; you must, then, believe in him and help him. » Allâh said: « Do you agree ( to it ) and will you take up My Covenant ( which I conclude with you ) ? » They said: « We agree. » He said: « Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses ( for this ) . »
82. Then whoever turns away after this, they are the Fâsiqûn ( rebellious: those who turn away from Allâh’s Obedience ) .
83. Do they seek other than the religion of Allâh ( the true Islâmic Monotheism - worshipping none but Allâh Alone ) , while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly. And to Him shall they all be returned.

[1] (V.3:80) Narrated ‘Umar (raa): I heard the Prophet (saas) saying, "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Maryam (Mary)*, for I am only a slave. So call me the slave of Allâh and His Messenger." (Sahih Al-Bukhâri, Vol.4, Hadîth No. 654).
* The Christians overpraised ‘Îsâ ( Jesus ) ( as ) till they took him as a god besides Allâh.