they became divided only after knowledge came to them out of resentment among themselves. were it not for a predetermined decision from your lord judgment would have been pronounced between them. indeed those who were made to inherit the book after them are in grave doubt about it.
وما تفرقوا إلا من بعد ما جاءهم العلم بغيا بينهم ولولا كلمة سبقت من ربك إلى أجل مسمى لقضي بينهم وإن الذين أورثوا الكتاب من بعدهم لفي شك منه مريب