In this verse (NO. 278) God has addressed the believers to say that usury is strictly forbidden and is a heinous sin in the sight of Him: ``O, you who believe! Beware of Allah and give up whatever remains of your demands for usury.'' This is also a good and clear answer to the said KHALID-IBN-VALID in the (OCCASION OF REVELATION). It is worthy of note that the verse begins and ends with the words of FAITH, (MANUÄ-MOAMENIN) which implies that usury is not compatible and in accord with the spirit of faith and godliness.