And what does he order you to do and forbid you from?

And what does he order you to do and forbid you from?’ Ja’far said: ‘He recites to us the book of Allah and enjoins the good and forbids the evil. He orders us to honour our neighbour, our kin and the orphans, and he orders us to worship Allah alone no partner has He.’ The Negus said: ‘Recite some of what he recites to you.’ So he recited the chapter of the Spider from the holy Qur’an:8 8 Chapter no. 29 in the holy Qur’an. In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Beneficent Alif Lam Mim9.

Do men think that they will be left alone in saying, "We believe," and that they will not be tested? We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false. Do those who practise evil think that they will get the better of Us? Evil is their judgment! For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the Term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming: and He hears and knows (all things).

And if any strive (with might and main), they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation. Those who believe and work righteous deeds, from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them, and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds. We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not.

Ye have (all) to return to Me, and I will tell you (the truth) of all that ye did. . . . . . . The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the Spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the Spider's house; if they but knew. . . . . . . Then he went on to recite the chapter of the Romans from the holy Qur’an:10 In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Beneficent Alif Lam Mim.

The Roman Empire has been defeated11, 9 These are the Arabic alphabet corresponding to A, L, M. This is a coded message between Allah and His Messenger. 10 Chapter no. 30 in the holy Qur’an. 11 By the Persian Empire. In a land close by: but they, (even) after (this) defeat of theirs, will soon be victorious, Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision. In the Past and in the Future: on that Day shall the Believers rejoice,12 With the help of Allah.

He helps whom He will, and He is Exalted in Might, Most Merciful. (It is) the promise of Allah.