Arguments from the Quran

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION Shah Rafiuddin: ye ke qayam rakho deen aur mut mutafarraq ho beech is ke. (Establish the religion and do not create divisions within it.) Abdul Haq Haqqani: isi deen par qayam rehna aur is mein phoot na daalna. (Adhere firmly to the religion and do not create divisions within it.) Ashraf Ali Thanwi: isi deen ko qayam rakhna aur is mein tafarraqa na daalna. (Remain steadfast on this religion and do not create discord within it.) Deputy Nazir Ahmad: isi deen ko qayam rakhna aur is mein tafarraqa na daalna. (Keep firm on this religion and do not create divisions within it.) Sheikh-ul-Hind Mahmood Hasan: qayam rakho deen ko aur ikhtilaf na daalo is mein. (Maintain this religion and do not create divisions within it.) One indication that “al-deen” here specifically refers to the core aspects of the faith is found in the following verses, where elements of false religions are contrasted with the true religion. These elements are limited to essential issues, as outlined in the Quranic verses. • “arguing about Allah” (42:16) • “debating about the Hour” (42:18) • “seeking only worldly gains” (42:20) After mentioning these three points, it is stated: “Or do they have other gods who have