BREACH OF PROMISE (VERSE NO. 83)

      The previous verse referred to a covenant that was made with the Israelites. Here they are severely reproached for their breach of promise, which consisted of the following terms:

1) Worship no one but Allah.

2) Do good to your parent.

3) Do good to your kindred; to the orphans, and to the needy.

4) Speak fairly to people.

5) Perform the prayer.

6) Pay the TITHES (The alms-tax which is the right of needy and poor)

7) Do not shed your blood.

8) Do not expel yourselves f r o m your habitation.