(3:135) And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - and [who] do not persist in what they have done while they know. (3:136) Those - their reward is forgiveness from their Lord and gardens beneath which rivers flow [in Paradise], wherein they will abide eternally; and excellent is the reward of the [righteous] workers. (3:137) Similar situations [as yours] have passed on before you, so proceed throughout the earth and observe how was the end of those who denied. (3:138) This [Qur`an] is a clear statement to [all] the people and a guidance and instruction for those conscious of Allah. (3:139) So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers. (3:140) If a wound should touch you - there has already touched the [opposing] people a wound similar to it. And these days [of varying conditions] We alternate among the people so that Allah may make evident those who believe and [may] take to Himself from among you martyrs - and Allah does not like the wrongdoers - (3:141) And that Allah may purify the believers [through trials] and destroy the disbelievers.
