And through this verse the main cause of their mental conflict is defined and explained saying:

      ``Those are they who have purchased the present life at the price of the life to come. Their penalty shall not be lightened, nor shall they be helped.''

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

      The terms of the COVENANT entered into with the HEBREWS by ALLAH, was a universal moral law, known as the TEN COMMANDMENTS. The Jews of MEDINA, also made a special covenant with Mohammand (AS) which is given in the SIRAT-AL-RASUL written by IBN-HISHÄM. The ten commandment which are written in the existing scriptures are as follows:

1) I am the Lord your God: Worship no God but ME.

2) Do not make for yourselves images out of any thing in heaven or earth or in the water under the earth. Do not bow down to any IDOL.

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3) Do not use God's name for any evil purpose.

4) Observe the SABBATH and keep it holy.

5) Respect your father and mother.

6) Do not commit murder.

7) Do not commit adultery.

8) Do not steal.

9) Do not accuse anyone falsely.

10) Do not desire another man's wife or whatever he owns.

TRANSLATOR'S NOTE

EXODUS - 20: 1-17

DETERONOMY - 5: 1-22