These verses distinguish quarreling from legitimate discussion. They condemn disputing without knowledge, which is mere wrangling, and disputing with falsehood to refute the truth, which is bound to fail, while acknowledging that dispute is part of human nature; they lay down the etiquette of debate, conducted in the best manner, and mention the disputes of the dreadful Day.
Verses gathered from a topical index of the Quran, in Mushaf order; every verse is quoted in full.
Ḥajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made ḥajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of iḥrām], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during ḥajj. And whatever good you do - Allāh knows it. And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is fear of Allāh. And fear Me, O you of understanding.
Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], the Book in truth so you may judge between the people by that which Allāh has shown you. And do not be for the deceitful an advocate.
They said, "Have you come to us that we should worship Allāh alone and leave what our fathers have worshipped? Then bring us what you promise us, if you should be of the truthful."
