The tone of the first verse best reflects which of the following modes of religious discourse?

(A) A puritanical injunction to adhere to a strict code of conduct (B) An ecumenical call for religious tolerance (C) A sermon about respecting political authority (D) A spirited attempt to convert non-believersExplanation: (A) By forbidding strong drink and gambling, this passage from the Qu’ran is clearly trying to regulate how individuals conduct themselves.