The Holy Quran 45:17 — Surah Al-Jathiyah

Arabic text

وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُم بَيِّنَـٰتٍ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْرِ ۖ فَمَا ٱخْتَلَفُوٓا۟ إِلَّا مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْعِلْمُ بَغْيًۢا بَيْنَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ يَقْضِى بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ فِيمَا كَانُوا۟ فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ

Translation

We also gave them clear proofs (arguments) of religion. They differed only after knowledge (of Deen) came to them because of enmity between themselves. Indeed your Rabb shall judge between them on the Day of Qiyaamah concerning the differences they had.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, extremely clear and detailed commandments, and manifest miracles which are presented as evidence and proof in matters of religion. The Splitting of the Children of Israel into Sects: that is, out of mutual obstinacy and selfishness they abandoned the original Book and split into countless sects.

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