TOZAIN MATTHEW 1-10

Matthew: Chapter 1

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. This is the account of the lineage of Jesus, the son of Mary, who was born in the time of Allah’s mercy and wisdom. The righteous and the blessed lineage through whom Allah’s mercy was sent to mankind.
2. Indeed, the lineage of Jesus began with the Prophet David, the servant of Allah, who was chosen to lead the people in righteousness. And from David came the line of kings, whose hearts were devoted to Allah.
3. And from David came Solomon, and from Solomon came the righteous kings who guided the people in the ways of Allah. Their names were many, but all were chosen for their righteousness.
4. The lineage continued, passing through generations, and those who came from the line of the kings of Judah, the children of Israel, upheld the trust of Allah’s covenant.
5. And the names of those in the lineage of Jesus continued with righteous men and women, among them were people of great virtue and piety.
6. The lineage was preserved, and through it, Allah’s promise remained. From the line of the righteous came Jesus, the son of Mary, whom Allah chose to be His servant, the messenger, and the one who would bring guidance to the children of Israel.
7. And the mother of Jesus was Mary, the chosen and the pure, who was honored above all women of her time. She was a woman of piety, who submitted to the will of Allah.
8. And behold, the angel of Allah came to Mary, and said, "O Mary, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a son, whose name will be Jesus. He will be a sign for the people and a mercy from Allah."
9. And Mary said, "How can this be, when I have never known a man?" And the angel replied, "It is as Allah wills. When Allah decrees a matter, He only says to it, 'Be,' and it is."
10. So Mary conceived Jesus by the command of Allah, and she withdrew from her people. And the child grew in her womb as Allah decreed.
11. When the time came for the child to be born, Mary was in the city, and she gave birth to Jesus in a humble place, for Allah chose to send His mercy in simplicity.
12. And Mary was honored by the people, but they mocked her, saying, "How can this be, that you have a child without a husband?" And she pointed to the child, and Allah made the child speak, saying, "I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Book and made me a prophet. He has made me blessed wherever I am, and He has commanded me to pray and give charity."
13. When her people saw this, they were astonished, and they believed in the miracle of Jesus, though some remained in doubt.
14. And when Jesus grew, he became a man of wisdom, and Allah taught him the knowledge of the Book, the Torah, and the wisdom of the past.
15. And Jesus was sent as a mercy to the children of Israel, to guide them back to the straight path, to worship Allah alone, and to follow His commands.
16. And the people of Israel, divided in their beliefs, were called to faith, to repentance, and to submission to the will of Allah.
17. And many of them followed Jesus, but some rejected him, seeking to harm him because of their arrogance and disbelief.
18. And Allah said, "O Jesus, they seek to harm you, but I will protect you from them. Your mission is to call them to righteousness and to deliver My message. And you are only a servant of Allah."
19. And when the time came for Jesus to fulfill his mission, Allah sent him with signs and miracles, but only those who were humble in their hearts accepted the truth.
20. And Allah made it known that the true followers of Jesus were those who believed in him and his message, and who obeyed the command of Allah.
21. And the people of Israel, who had rejected Jesus, were warned that they would face the consequences of their rejection on the Day of Judgment.
22. And Jesus said to them, "I have come to guide you to Allah, to lead you to righteousness, and to deliver you from the darkness of misguidance. Repent, and return to your Lord."
23. And Allah, the Most Merciful, forgave the sins of those who truly repented and turned to Him, and He protected the faithful.
24. And Allah commanded His messenger, Jesus, to remind the people that the true way is the way of submission to Allah, the way of peace, and the way of the righteous.
25. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is vast, and His guidance is clear for those who seek it sincerely.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ The lineage of Jesus is presented through righteous figures, emphasizing the divine selection of His family and His role as a prophet.
✔ Mary's miraculous conception is highlighted as a sign from Allah, with her submission to His will mirrored in the Quranic emphasis on the will of Allah in all matters.
✔ The speaking child from the cradle reflects the Quranic account of miraculous signs given to Jesus as a young child.
✔ Jesus’ mission as a servant and prophet of Allah is consistent with the Quranic understanding of Jesus as a revered prophet and servant, tasked with guiding the Children of Israel.
✔ The rejection and acceptance of Jesus reflect the Quranic narrative of those who rejected or accepted the truth, and the consequences of their actions.
✔ The command to repent and return to Allah parallels Quranic teachings about repentance and returning to Allah’s guidance.

Matthew: Chapter 2

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. After the birth of Jesus, the son of Mary, in the land of Bethlehem, in the region of Judah, during the reign of a king, there came men from the East, wise in knowledge and understanding, seeking the truth.
2. They said, "We have seen the sign of the birth of a great one, the King who is to guide the people in righteousness. We seek His guidance and His light, for He is a sign of Allah’s mercy."
3. When the king, Herod, heard this, he was troubled, for he feared that a rival would arise against his reign, and all Jerusalem with him was shaken.
4. He gathered the chief priests and the scholars of the law, and he asked them, "Where is the Messiah to be born?"
5. They replied, "In Bethlehem, for it is written in the scriptures, 'And you, Bethlehem, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.'" (Micah 5:2)
6. So Herod secretly called the wise men and inquired of them when the star had appeared, and he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you find Him, bring word to me so that I too may come and honor Him."
7. The wise men, having heard the king, went on their way, and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, until it came and stood over the place where the child was.
8. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
9. And they entered the house, and saw the child with His mother, Mary. They fell down and honored Him, offering their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, recognizing that this child was indeed a sign from Allah.
10. But Allah warned the wise men in a dream not to return to Herod, so they departed for their own country by another way.
11. Now, after they had left, the angel of Allah appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod will seek the child to destroy Him."
12. So Joseph arose, took the child and His mother by night, and fled to Egypt. And they stayed there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, 'Out of Egypt I called My Servant.'" (Hosea 11:1)
13. When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the wise men, he was exceedingly angry, and he sent forth soldiers to destroy all the male children who were in Bethlehem and its surrounding districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.
14. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 'A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.'" (Jeremiah 31:15)
15. But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, "Arise, take the child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead."
16. So Joseph arose, took the child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel.
17. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by Allah in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee.
18. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene."
19. Indeed, Allah’s plan is perfect, and His signs are evident to those who reflect on His will.
20. And it is He who guides whom He wills, and who withholds His guidance from those who persist in their arrogance and disbelief.
21. Thus, Jesus was born into the world as a mercy from Allah, a sign for the people, and a reminder of the truth that Allah is the only One worthy of worship.
22. And those who sought to harm Him, seeking to fulfill their worldly desires, were thwarted by the will of Allah, who protected His servant from their evil.
23. And Allah will never allow the plans of the arrogant to succeed, for He is the Most Powerful, the Most Wise.
24. Verily, those who seek to harm the chosen ones of Allah will be repaid according to their deeds on the Day of Judgment, and they will find none to protect them from the justice of Allah.
25. This is a reminder for those who fear Allah and believe in His signs: the story of Jesus, a prophet like all others, is but a testimony to the divine mercy and guidance that Allah offers to His creation.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ The birth and early life of Jesus is framed within the Quranic narrative style, emphasizing divine protection, guidance, and mercy.
✔ The appearance of angels in dreams to guide the actions of the characters reflects the Quranic method of divine intervention through dreams.
✔ The fulfillment of prophecies is mentioned, but it is explained as Allah’s will and power, without emphasizing specific human sources (such as the Old Testament prophets in the Bible).
✔ The attempt of Herod to kill Jesus and the subsequent protection by Allah parallels Quranic themes of the protection of Allah’s chosen ones from harm.
✔ The location of Nazareth is mentioned, but the focus remains on Allah’s divine plan and the fulfillment of His will through the actions of the righteous, like Joseph.
✔ The references to signs, prophecies, and divine intervention align with Quranic principles of Allah guiding and protecting His messengers, showing that they are servants of Allah, not divine beings themselves.

Matthew: Chapter 3

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. In the days when the people of Israel were in need of guidance, there arose among them a man named John the Baptist (Yahya), the son of Zechariah. He was a servant of Allah, a righteous man, chosen to call the people to repentance.
2. John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of Allah is near. Prepare your hearts, for the mercy of Allah is coming to guide the people."
3. He was the one spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, who said, "A voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for messiah, make straight paths for him.'" (Isaiah 40:3)
4. John the Baptist wore clothes made of camel’s hair, and his food was locusts and wild honey. His appearance was humble, for he did not seek the luxuries of this world.
5. Then people from Jerusalem, from all of Judea, and from all the region around the Jordan came to him.
6. They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River as a symbol of their repentance.
7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?"
8. "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Do not think you can say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones Allah can raise up children for Abraham."
9. "The axe is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."
10. "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Spirit of Allah and with fire."
11. "His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
12. Then, from the wilderness, a voice was heard, saying, "Come, let us purify ourselves and seek the mercy of Allah, for His mercy is near to those who repent."
13. And behold, John the Baptist (Yahya) saw Jesus son of Mary (Isa ibn Maryam) coming toward him to be baptized by him.
14. But John the Baptist tried to deter Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
15. And Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." And John the Baptist consented.
16. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment, heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of Allah descending like a dove and alighting upon him.
17. And a voice from heaven said, "This is My beloved servant, in whom I am well pleased."
18. After this, Jesus began his mission, calling the people to the straight path, to worship Allah alone, and to live righteously.
19. And the people who heard his words and saw the signs he performed were astonished, but there were some among them who rejected him.
20. And John the Baptist continued to call the people to repentance, warning them of the consequences of disobedience to Allah, and urging them to prepare their hearts for the coming of the one who would bring true guidance.
21. "The path to righteousness is a difficult one," John the Baptist said, "but it is the only way to the mercy of Allah. Turn to Him, and He will forgive your sins."
22. And Allah’s guidance is clear for those who seek it, and His mercy is near to those who repent and strive to do good.
23. John the Baptist’s message was a reminder that true repentance leads to purification, and purification leads to the mercy of Allah.
24. And as the people listened to John the Baptist and to Jesus, they were reminded of the words of the prophets of old, who had called the people to righteousness and obedience to Allah.
25. And the voice of the prophets continues to echo through the ages, calling humanity to the path of righteousness, to worship Allah alone, and to live in peace and submission to His will.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ The call to repentance is framed as a divine mercy and invitation to purity, emphasizing John’s role as a guide to prepare the hearts for the coming of Allah’s servant.
✔ John’s ascetic lifestyle mirrors Quranic examples of righteous figures living humbly, not seeking worldly gain but focusing on Allah’s mission.
✔ The rejection of relying on lineage (children of Abraham) aligns with the Quranic emphasis that Allah does not value people based on their ancestry but on their righteousness and submission.
✔ The baptism of Jesus is acknowledged, but its significance is in the act of fulfilling righteousness, with a clear distinction made that it is Allah who purifies the hearts, not the water itself.
✔ The Spirit of Allah descending like a dove is framed in a way that underscores Allah’s guidance and the divine approval of Jesus as a servant of Allah.
✔ The warnings and admonitions are consistent with Quranic themes of calling people to repentance and warning them of the consequences of ignoring Allah’s guidance.

Matthew: Chapter 4

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. Then Jesus, the son of Mary, was led by the Spirit of Allah into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
2. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.
3. The devil came to Him and said, "If you are the servant of Allah, command that these stones be turned into bread."
4. But Jesus replied, "It is written: 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of Allah.'" (Deuteronomy 8:3)
5. Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.
6. "If you are the servant of Allah," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command His angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" (Psalm 91:11-12)
7. Jesus said to him, "It is also written: 'Do not put Allah to the test.'" (Deuteronomy 6:16)
8. Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
9. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me."
10. Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship Allah, and serve Him alone.'" (Deuteronomy 6:13)
11. Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended to him.
12. When Jesus heard that John (Yahya) had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee.
13. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake, in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali.
14. To fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned." (Isaiah 9:1-2)
15. From that time on, Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of Allah has come near."
16. As he walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
17. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."
18. At once they left their nets and followed him.
19. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
20. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
21. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them by the permission of Allah.
22. Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and the region across the Jordan followed him.
23. And he performed many signs and miracles, which were a testimony to his mission and his mercy from Allah to all those who believed.
24. The people marveled at the signs that he performed, for Allah’s mercy and power were evident in his actions.
25. And Allah is the source of all healing, all guidance, and all mercy. His servant, Jesus, was a sign to the people of His grace.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ The Temptation of Jesus is framed with a clear emphasis on the importance of trusting in Allah and relying on His words, rather than testing Allah or yielding to worldly power.
✔ The focus is on righteousness and fulfilling Allah’s commandments, as demonstrated by Jesus' rejection of the devil's temptations.
✔ The light of guidance coming to the people in darkness is emphasized as the divine mercy of Allah. Jesus’ message is presented as a call to repentance and belief in the nearness of Allah’s kingdom, echoing Quranic themes of salvation through submission to Allah.
✔ The calling of the disciples is portrayed as a divine invitation to follow the guidance of Jesus in spreading Allah’s word. Their immediate response reflects the Quranic view of righteous servants quickly submitting to Allah’s commands.
✔ The healing miracles are attributed to the power and mercy of Allah, reinforcing that Allah is the true source of all miracles and blessings, not the servant.
✔ The gathering of crowds highlights the reach of divine mercy, as many people come from different regions seeking healing and guidance, reinforcing the universality of Allah’s mercy.

Matthew: Chapter 5

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them, saying:
2. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Allah."
3. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
4. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
5. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
6. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
7. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see Allah."
8. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called servants of Allah."
9. "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Allah."
10. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in the heavens, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
11. "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
12. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."
13. "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house."
14. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your God in heaven."
15. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."
16. "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."
17. "Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of Allah. But whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of Allah."
18. "For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of Allah."
19. "You have heard that it was said to those before you, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment." (Exodus 20:13)
20. "Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Raqa,' is answerable to the court; and anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Hell."
21. "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."
22. "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison."
23. "Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny."
24. "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' (Exodus 20:14)
25. "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
26. "If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into Hell."
27. "And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into Hell."
28. "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' (Deuteronomy 24:1)
29. "But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery."
30. "Again, you have heard that it was said to those before you, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to Allah the vows you have made.' (Numbers 30:2)
31. "But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is Allah's throne;
32. "or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King."
33. "And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black."
34. "All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."
35. "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' (Exodus 21:24)
36. "But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
37. "And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well."
38. "If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles."
39. "Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ The Beatitudes are presented as divine blessings for those who display humility, righteousness, and mercy, consistent with Quranic themes of virtue being rewarded by Allah.
✔ The call to righteousness echoes Quranic principles of fulfilling Allah’s commands with sincerity, with an emphasis on inner purity, forgiveness, and mercy.
✔ Reconciliation and peace are stressed, showing that Allah values harmony among His servants, warning against anger and discord, as peace and forgiveness are more beloved to Him.
✔ Moral conduct is presented as more than external actions, but as matters of the heart and intentions, highlighting the Quranic teaching that Allah knows the secrets of the hearts.
✔ The call to avoid vengeance and show mercy parallels the Quranic advice to forgive others, with the understanding that mercy is a higher virtue than retribution.
✔ The emphasis on vows and oaths aligns with Quranic principles of truthfulness, where saying "Yes" or "No" should be sufficient, as anything beyond this is seen as potentially falsehood.
✔ The call to charity and generosity aligns with the Quranic command to give in charity and to act with kindness to others, even when it is difficult.

Matthew: Chapter 6

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. Beware of practicing your righteousness before others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Lord in the heavens.
2. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by people. Truly, they have received their reward.
3. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4. so that your giving may be in secret. Then your God, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you openly.
5. And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
6. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your God, who is unseen; and your God, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
7. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like the pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
8. Do not be like them, for your God knows what you need before you ask Him.
9. This, then, is how you should pray:
10. "Our God in the heavens, hallowed be Your Name.
11. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in the heavens.
12. Give us today our daily bread.
13. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
14. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."
15. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly God will also forgive you.
16. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your God will not forgive your sins.
17. When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
18. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
19. so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your God, who is unseen; and your God, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
20. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
21. But store up for yourselves treasures in the heavens, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
22. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
23. The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.
24. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
25. No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
26. You cannot serve both Allah and wealth.
27. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
28. Look at the birds of the air: they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly God feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
29. Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
30. And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.
31. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
32. If that is how Allah clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
33. So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'
34. For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly God knows that you need them.
35. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
36. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ Sincerity in Worship: Emphasis on sincerity in acts of worship, such as charity, prayer, and fasting. Allah sees all things done in secret, and rewards accordingly. This mirrors Quranic teachings about sincerity in intention (niyyah).
✔ Forgiveness: Strong encouragement to forgive others as a means of seeking Allah's forgiveness, similar to Quranic verses (e.g., Al-Nur 24:22, Al-A'raf 7:199).
✔ Humility in Fasting: Guidance on fasting with humility, avoiding public display, a concept present in Al-Baqarah 2:184-185.
✔ Store Up for the Hereafter: The focus is on seeking rewards from Allah and prioritizing the afterlife over worldly possessions, in line with Quranic values (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:261, At-Tawbah 9:111).
✔ The Care of Allah: Assurance that Allah provides for His creation, which echoes the Quranic theme of Allah being the Provider (Razaq).
✔ Trust in Allah: Repeated emphasis on not worrying about the future and relying on Allah’s provision, similar to the trust taught in the Quran (e.g., At-Tawbah 9:51, Al-Mulk 67:15).
✔ Proper Priorities: Encouragement to place seeking Allah’s kingdom and righteousness first, an echo of Al-Mumtahanah 60:8-9, where Allah advises His servants to prioritize Him above all else.
✔ Worldly Pleasures: Warnings about the dangers of being overly attached to wealth and materialism, mirroring the Quranic admonitions in Al-Hadid 57:20.

Matthew: Chapter 7

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
4. How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?
5. You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
6. Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
7. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
8. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
9. Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
10. Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
11. If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your God in the heavens give good gifts to those who ask Him!
12. So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
13. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
15. Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
16. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17. Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
19. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
21. Not everyone who says to me, 'lord, lord,' will enter the kingdom of the heavens, but only the one who does the will of my God who is in the heavens.
22. Many will say to me on that day, 'lord, lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?'
23. Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
24. Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
25. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
26. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
27. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.
28. When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,
29. because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ Judging Others: The warning against judgment aligns with Quranic teachings about the dangers of hypocrisy and the necessity of self-reflection (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:44, An-Nisa 4:105).
✔ Supplication: The invitation to ask, seek, and knock resonates with the Quranic assurance that Allah answers those who call upon Him (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:186, Ghafir 40:60).
✔ Golden Rule: The principle of treating others as you wish to be treated reflects the Quranic values of compassion and justice (e.g., Al-Ma'idah 5:8, An-Nisa 4:36).
✔ Guidance and Misguidance: The teaching about the narrow gate and the wide road mirrors the Quran’s teachings on the straight path (e.g., Al-Fatiha 1:6, An-Nisa 4:69).
✔ False Prophets: Warnings about false prophets echo the Quran’s admonition to beware of misguidance and falsehood (e.g., Al-Ahzab 33:22, Al-Baqarah 2:16).
✔ True Faith and Deeds: Emphasis on deeds alongside professed belief is aligned with the Quranic notion that faith must be accompanied by righteous actions (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:177, Al-Mumtahanah 60:8).
✔ Foundation on Truth: The analogy of building on a solid foundation parallels the Quranic concept of establishing one's faith on truth and righteousness (Al-A'raf 7:41, An-Nisa 4:122).
✔ Authority of the Message: The recognition of divine authority in the teaching reflects the Quranic assertion that Allah's message is supreme and unmatched (e.g., Al-Mujadila 58:11, Al-Fath 48:28).

Matthew: Chapter 8

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. When he had come down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.
2. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, "lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean."
3. Jesus touched him and said, "I am willing. Be clean!" Immediately, he was cleansed of his leprosy.
4. Then Jesus said to him, "See that you do not tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
5. When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help.
6. "lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly."
7. Jesus said to him, "Shall I come and heal him?"
8. The centurion replied, "lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed."
9. "For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
10. When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith."
11. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
12. But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
13. Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that moment.
14. When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.
15. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
16. When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
17. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases."
18. When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake.
19. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
20. Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the son of man has no place to lay his head."
21. Another disciple said to him, "lord, first let me go and bury my father."
22. But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
23. Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him.
24. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.
25. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "lord, save us! We are going to drown!"
26. He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
27. The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"
28. When he arrived at the other side, in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him.
29. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
30. "What do you want with us, Servant of Allah?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?"
31. Some distance from them a large herd of pigs was feeding.
32. The demons begged Jesus, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs."
33. He said to them, "Go!" So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and died in the water.
34. Those tending the pigs ran off, went into the town and reported all this, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men.

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ Healing of the Sick: Jesus’ healing through touch and words is consistent with Quranic themes of divine power to heal and cure (e.g., Ash-Shu'ara 26:80, Al-Isra 17:82).
✔ Faith and Obedience: The centurion’s faith in Jesus’ words reflects the Quranic emphasis on belief in the unseen and obedience to Allah’s will (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:3, At-Tawbah 9:11).
✔ The Power Over Nature: Jesus' calming of the storm parallels the Quranic accounts of Allah’s power over creation (e.g., Ar-Rum 30:48, An-Nur 24:35).
✔ The Deliverance from Demons: The driving out of demons echoes the Quranic narrative of Allah’s sovereignty over evil spirits and forces (e.g., Al-Jinn 72:6, Al-A'raf 7:39).
✔ Following the Divine Path: The call to follow and prioritizing divine service over worldly concerns is reflected in the Quranic teachings on sacrifice and loyalty to Allah (e.g., Al-Anfal 8:24, At-Tawbah 9:24).
✔ Prophetic Fulfillment: Jesus’ acts fulfilling prophecy resonate with the Quranic theme of the fulfillment of Allah’s promises (e.g., Al-A'raf 7:157, Al-Mumtahanah 60:8).

Matthew: Chapter 9

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. And when Jesus entered a boat, he crossed over and came to his own town.
2. Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
3. At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, "This fellow is blaspheming!"
4. Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?"
5. "Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?"
6. But I want you to know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins by the permission of Allah." So he said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, take your mat and go home."
7. Then the man got up and went home.
8. When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe, and they praised Allah, who had given such authority to a human being.
9. As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.
10. While Jesus was eating at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples.
11. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
12. On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick."
13. "But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
14. Then John’s disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
15. Jesus answered, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast."
16. No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.
17. Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will run out, and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved."
18. While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live."
19. Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.
20. Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.
21. She said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed."
22. Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed at that moment.
23. When Jesus entered the synagogue leader's house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes,
24. He said, "Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him.
25. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
26. News of this spread through all that region.
27. As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, son of David!"
28. When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?"
29. "Yes, Lord," they replied.
30. Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith let it be done to you."
31. And their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, "See that no one knows about this."
32. But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.
33. While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.
34. And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel."
35. But the Pharisees said, "It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons."
36. Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news (Injil) of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
37. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
38. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ Healing and Forgiveness: Jesus’ power to forgive and heal aligns with Allah’s sovereignty over sin and illness (e.g., Ash-Shu'ara 26:80, Al-Isra 17:82).
✔ Faith as the Key to Healing: The healing of the woman with bleeding and the blind men’s faith reflect the Quranic theme that faith in Allah brings healing (e.g., At-Tawbah 9:51, Al-A'raf 7:54).
✔ Mercy over Sacrifice: Jesus’ message on mercy over ritual sacrifice echoes the Quranic principles of mercy being more valuable than outward actions (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:177, Al-Hadid 57:21).
✔ Divine Authority and Leadership: Jesus’ leadership and ability to raise the dead reflect Allah’s dominion and power over life and death (e.g., Al-Mulk 67:2, An-Nisa 4:156).
✔ Divine Compassion: Jesus’ compassion for the people mirrors the Quranic descriptions of Allah’s mercy and care for His servants (e.g., At-Tawbah 9:51, Al-An'am 6:54).
✔ Opposition from the Pharisees: The opposition from the Pharisees when Jesus casts out demons reflects the historical opposition to prophets and divine guidance (e.g., Al-A'raf 7:59, Al-A'raf 7:88).

Matthew: Chapter 10

(Re-imagined in a Quranic Style)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

1. And when Allah, the Most High, called his servant Jesus, He gave him authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
2. These are the names of the twelve who were called by Allah to be his messengers: Jesus, the son of Mary, and his twelve companions:
3. Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
4. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
5. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.
6. These twelve were sent out, instructing them, “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter a Samaritan town.
7. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
8. As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of Allah has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
9. Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts—
10. no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.
11. Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave.
12. As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
13. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you.
14. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.
15. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
16. I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
17. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues.
18. On my account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
19. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,
20. for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of Allah speaking through you.
21. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.
22. You will be hated by everyone because of my name, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
23. When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the son of man comes.
24. The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.
25. It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
26. So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.
27. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
28. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in Hell.
29. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your God’s care.
30. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
31. Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my God in Heaven.
32. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my God in Heaven.
33. Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
34. For I have come to turn “a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
35. a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.”
36. Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
37. Whoever does not take up their path (Jihad) and follow me is not worthy of me.
38. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.
39. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the One who sent me.
40. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.
41. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”

How This Version Aligns with the Quranic Style:

✔ Guidance and Authority: Jesus’ role as a guide and messenger reflects Allah’s sending of Prophets to guide humanity, with authority over life and death (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:213, Ash-Shu'ara 26:42).
✔ Persecution for Truth: The warning of persecution for spreading Allah’s message mirrors the Quranic accounts of the trials faced by previous Prophets (e.g., Al-A'raf 7:88, At-Tawbah 9:33).
✔ Faith and Reliance on Allah: Jesus instructs his followers to trust Allah for provision and protection, similar to Allah’s reassurance to His Prophets and their followers in the Quran (e.g., At-Tawbah 9:51, Al-A'raf 7:128).
✔ Suffering and Reward: The teachings on suffering for the sake of Allah reflect the Quranic understanding of the reward for those who endure hardship for Allah’s sake (e.g., Al-Imran 3:146, As-Saffat 37:139).
✔ Heed the Message: Jesus’ message to speak openly and without fear of human opposition aligns with the Quranic directive to deliver the message of Allah clearly and without hesitation (e.g., Al-Ahzab 33:39, At-Tawbah 9:24).
✔ True Commitment: The demand for total commitment to the cause of Allah and following the Prophet is akin to the Quran’s emphasis on full devotion to Allah’s commands (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:286, An-Nisa 4:29).

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