People of the Book! Do not exceed the limits in your religion,1 and attribute to Allah nothing except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only a Messenger of Allah, and His command2 that He conveyed unto Mary, and a spirit from Him (which led to Mary's conception).3 So believe in Allah and in His Messengers,4 and do not say: (Allah is a) trinity5. Give up this assertion; it would be better for you. Allah is indeed just one God. Far be it from His glory that He should have a son.6 To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and in the earth.7 Allah is sufficient for a guardian.8