and so He—exalted be His mention—said:

“The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger and, when they are with him on a matter of common concern, do not depart until they have sought his permission. Indeed, those who seek your permission are the ones who believe in Allah and His Messenger.” [al-Nūr: 62]—to the end of the verse.

He—glorious and mighty—also said:

“The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger, then entertain no doubt, and strive with their wealth and their lives in the path of Allah. It is they who are truthful.” [al-Hujurāt: 15]

He—glorious and mighty—also said:

“Whoever does not believe in Allah and His Messenger—We have indeed prepared a blazing Fire for the disbelievers.” [al-Fath: 13]

He—glorious and mighty—also said:

“So believe in Allah and His Messenger and in the light We have sent down. Allah is fully aware of all that you do.” [al-Taghābun: 8]

He—glorious and mighty—also said:

“Believe in Allah and His Messenger, and spend from that over which He has made you trustees.” [al-Hadīd: 7]—up to His words: “He has already taken your covenant, if indeed you are believers.” [al-Hadīd: 8]

He—glorious and mighty—also said:

“O you who believe, believe in Allah and His Messenger and the Book which