Al-Anfaal 8:1 – 8:60

They ask thee (O Muhammad) of the spoils of war. Say: The spoils of war belong to Allah and the messenger, so keep your duty to Allah, and adjust the matter of your difference, and obey Allah and His messenger, if ye are (true) believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will ask thee about the spoils. Say, 'The spoils are God's and the Apostle's; fear God and settle it amongst yourselves; obey God and the Apostle if ye do believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

THEY will question thee about THE SPOILS. SAY: The spoils are God's and the apostle's. Therefore, fear God, and settle this among yourselves; and obey God and his apostle, if you are believers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They ask thee concerning the spoils. Say, 'The spoils of war are for God and the Messenger. So fear God, and set things right among yourselves, and obey God and His Messenger, if you are believers

George Sale · published 1734

They only are the (true) believers whose hearts feel fear when Allah is mentioned, and when His revelations are recited unto them they increase their faith, and who trust in their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, the believers are those who, when God's name is mentioned, their hearts sink with fear; and when His signs are rehearsed to them they increase them in faith; and on their Lord do they rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Believers are they only whose hearts thrill with fear when God is named, and whose faith increaseth at each recital of his signs, and who put their trust in their Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They are only the true believers whose hearts tremble when the name of God is mentioned, and when His Signs are recited to them they increase their faith, and who put their trust in their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

Who establish worship and spend of that We have bestowed on them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

who are steadfast in prayer, and of what we have bestowed upon them give in alms

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who observe the prayers, and give alms out of that with which we have supplied them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Who observe Prayer and spend out of that which We have provided for them

George Sale · published 1734

Those are they who are in truth believers. For them are grades (of honour) with their Lord, and pardon, and a bountiful provision

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

these are in truth believers; to them are degrees with their Lord, and forgiveness, and a generous provision

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These are the believers: their due grade awaiteth them in the presence of their Lord, and forgiveness, and a generous provision

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These it is who are true believers. They have exalted grades of rank with their Lord, as well as forgiveness and an honourable provision

George Sale · published 1734

Even as thy Lord caused thee (Muhammad) to go forth from thy home with the Truth, and lo! a party of the believers were averse (to it)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

As thy Lord caused thee to go forth from thy house with the truth, although a sect of the believers were averse therefrom

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Remember how thy Lord caused thee to go forth from thy home on a mission of truth, and part of the believers were quite averse to it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is because thy Lord has brought thee forth from thy house for a righteous purpose while a party of the believers were quite averse to it

George Sale · published 1734

Disputing with thee of the Truth after it had been made manifest, as if they were being driven to death visible

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They wrangled with thee about the truth after it was made plain, as though they were being driven on to death and looked thereon

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They disputed with thee about the truth which had been made so clear, as if they were being led forth to death, and saw it before them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They (the disbelievers) dispute with thee concerning the truth after it has become manifest, as though they are being driven to death while they actually see it

George Sale · published 1734

And when Allah promised you one of the two bands (of the enemy) that it should be yours, and ye longed that other than the armed one might be yours. And Allah willed that He should cause the Truth to triumph by His words, and cut the root of the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and when God promised you that one of the two troops should be yours, and ye would fain have had those who had no arms. God wished to prove the truth true by His words, and to cut off the hindermost parts of those who misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And remember when God promised you that one of the two troops should fall to you, and ye desired that they who had no arms should fall to you: but God purposed to prove true the truth of his words, and to cut off the uttermost part ofthe infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when God promised you one of the two parties that it should be yours, and you wished that the one unarmed should be yours, but God desired to establish the Truth by His words and to cut off the root of the disbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

That He might cause the Truth to triumph and bring vanity to naught, however much the guilty might oppose

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to prove the truth true, and to make vain the vain, although the sinners are averse

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That he might prove his truth to be the truth, and bring to nought that which is nought, though the impious were averse to it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That He might establish the Truth and bring to naught that which is false, although the guilty may dislike it

George Sale · published 1734

When ye sought help of your Lord and He answered you (saying): I will help you with a thousand of the angels, rank on rank

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When ye asked for succour from your Lord, and He answered you, 'I will assist you with a thousand angels, with others in reserve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When ye sought succour of your Lord, and he answered you, "I will verily aid you with a thousand angels, rank on rank

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When you implored the help of your Lord, and He answered your prayer saying, 'I will surely help you with a thousand of the angels, rank on rank

George Sale · published 1734

Allah appointed it only as good tidings, and that your hearts thereby might be at rest. Victory cometh only by the help of Allah. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God made it only glad tidings to quiet your hearts therewith; for victory is only from God! verily, God is mighty and wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God made this promise as pure good tidings, and to assure your hearts by it: for succour cometh from God alone! Verily God is Mighty, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And God made it only as a glad tidings so that your hearts might be at rest. But help comes from God alone; surely God is Mighty, Wise

George Sale · published 1734

When He made the slumber fall upon you as a reassurance from him and sent down water from the sky upon you, that thereby He might purify you, and remove from you the fear of Satan, and make strong your hearts and firm (your) feet thereby

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When drowsiness covered you as a security from Him, and He sent down upon you from the heavens water to purify you withal, and to take away from you the plague of Satan, and to tie up your hearts and to make firm your footsteps

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Recollect when sleep, a sign of security from Him, fell upon you, and he sent down upon you water from Heaven that he might thereby cleanse you, and cause the pollution of Satan to pass from you, and that he might gird up your hearts, and stablish your feet by it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when He caused sleep to come upon you as a sign of security from Him, and He sent down water upon you from the clouds, that thereby He might purify you, and remove from you the uncleanliness of Satan, and that He might strengthen your hearts and make your steps firm therewith

George Sale · published 1734

When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When your Lord inspired the angels - 'Verily, I am with you; make ye firm then those who believe; I will cast dread into the hearts of those who misbelieve,- strike off their necks then, and strike off from them every finger tip

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When thy Lord spake unto the angels, "I will be with you: therefore stablish ye the faithful. I will cast a dread into the hearts of the infidels." Strike off their heads then, and strike off from them every finger-tip

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When thy Lord revealed to the angels, saying, 'I am with you; so make firm those who believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Smite them above their necks, and smite off all finger-tips

George Sale · published 1734

That is because they opposed Allah and His messenger. Whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, (for him) lo! Allah is severe in punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is, because they went into opposition against God and His Apostle; for he who goes into opposition against God and His Apostle - verily, God is keen to punish

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This, because they have opposed God and his apostle: And whoso shall oppose God and his apostle. . . . Verily, God will be severe in punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That is because they have opposed God and His Messenger. And whoso opposes God and His Messenger, Then God is surely Severe in retribution

George Sale · published 1734

That (is the award), so taste it, and (know) that for disbelievers is the torment of the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

There, taste it! since for the misbelievers is the torment of the Fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This for you! Taste it then! and for the infidels is the torture of the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That is your punishment, taste it then; and remember that for disbelievers there is the punishment of the Fire

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! when ye meet those who misbelieve in swarms, turn not to them your hinder parts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye who believe! when ye meet the marshalled hosts of the infidels, turn not your backs to them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O ye who believe! when you meet those who disbelieve, advancing in force, turn not your backs to them

George Sale · published 1734

Whoso on that day turneth his back to them, unless manoeuvring for battle or intent to join a company, he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be hell, a hapless journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

for he who turns to them that day his hinder parts, save turning to fight or rallying to a troop, brings down upon himself wrath from God, and his resort is hell, and an ill journey shall it be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whoso shall turn his back to them on that day, unless he turn aside to fight, or to rally to some other troop, shall incur wrath from God: Hell shall be his abode and wretched the journey thither

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And whoso turns his back to them on such a day, unless manoeuvring for battle or turning to join another company, he indeed draws upon himself the wrath of God, and Hell shall be his abode. And an evil resort it is

George Sale · published 1734

Ye (Muslims) slew them not, but Allah slew them. And thou (Muhammad) threwest not when thou didst throw, but Allah threw, that He might test the believers by a fair test from Him. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Ye did not slay them, but it was God who slew them; nor didst thou shoot when thou didst shoot, but God did shoot, to try the believers from Himself with a goodly trial; verily, God both hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So it was not ye who slew them, but God slew them; and those shafts were God's, not thine! He would make trial of the faithful by a gracious trial from Himself: Verily, God Heareth, Knoweth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

So you slew them not; but it was God Who slew them. And thou threwest not when thou didst throw, but it was God Who threw, that He might overthrow the disbelievers and that He might confer on the believers a great favour from Himself. Surely, God is All-Hearing, All-Knowing

George Sale · published 1734

That (is the case); and (know) that Allah (it is) Who maketh weak the plan of disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

There! verily, God weakens the stratagem of the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This befel, that God might also bring to nought the craft of the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That is what happened; And know that God will weaken the design of the disbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

(O Qureysh!) If ye sought a judgment, now hath the judgment come unto you. And if ye cease (from persecuting the believers) it will be better for you, but if ye return (to the attack) We also shall return. And your host will avail you naught, however numerous it be, and (know) that Allah is with the believers (in His Guidance)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

If ye wish the matter to be decided, a decision has now come to you; but if ye desist, it is better for you; and if ye turn back we will turn too, and your troop shall avail nothing, great in number though it be, since God is with the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O Meccans! if ye desired a decision, now hath the decision come to you. It will be better for you if ye give over the struggle. If ye return to it, we will return; and your forces, though they be many, shall never avail you aught, for God is with the faithful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If you, O disbelievers, sort a judgment, then judgment has indeed come to you. And if you desist, it will be better for you; but if you return to mischief, We too will return to punishment. And your party shall be of no avail to you, however numerous it be, and know that God is with the believers

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Obey Allah and His messenger, and turn not away from him when ye hear (him speak)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! obey God and His Apostle, and turn not from Him while ye hear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye faithful! obey God and his apostle, and turn not away from Him, now that ye hear the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O ye who believe! obey God and His Messenger, and do not turn away from him while you hear his commands

George Sale · published 1734

Be not as those who say, we hear, and they hear not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and be not like those who say, 'We hear,' and yet they hear not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And be not like those who say "We hear," when they hear not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And be not like those who say, 'We hear,' but they hear not

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! the worst of beasts in Allah's sight are the deaf, the dumb, who have no sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, the worst of beasts in God's sight are the deaf, the dumb who do not understand

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For the vilest beasts in God's sight, are the deaf, the dumb, who understand not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Surely, the worst of beasts in the sight of God are the deaf and the dumb, who have no sense

George Sale · published 1734

Had Allah known of any good in them He would have made them hear, but had He made them hear they would have turned away, averse

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Had God known any good in them, He would have made them hear; but had He made them hear, they would have turned back and have swerved aside

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Had God known any good in them, he would certainly have made them hear. But even if He had made them hear, they would certainly have turned back and withdrawn afar

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And if God had known any good in them, He would certainly have made them hear. And if He now makes them hear, they will turn away in aversion

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and the messenger when He calleth you to that which quickeneth you, and know that Allah cometh in between the man and his own heart, and that He it is unto Whom ye will be gathered

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! answer God and His Apostle when He calls you to that which quickens you; and know that God steps in between man and his heart; and that to Him ye shall be gathered

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye faithful! make answer to the appeal of God and his apostle when he calleth you to that which giveth you life. Know that God cometh in between a man and his own heart, and that to him shall ye be gathered

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O ye who believe! respond to God, and the Messenger when he calls you that he may give you life, and know that God comes in between a man and his heart, and that He it is unto Whom you will be gathered

George Sale · published 1734

And guard yourselves against a chastisement which cannot fall exclusively on those of you who are wrong-doers, and know that Allah is severe in punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And fear temptation, which will not light especially on those of you who have done wrong; but know that God is keen to punish

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And be afraid of temptation: the evil doers among you will not be the only ones on whom it will light: And know ye that God is severe in punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And beware of an affliction which will surely not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong. And know that God is Severe in requiting

George Sale · published 1734

And remember, when ye were few and reckoned feeble in the land, and were in fear lest men should extirpate you, how He gave you refuge, and strengthened you with His help, and made provision of good things for you, that haply ye might be thankful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Remember when ye were few in number and weak in the land, fearing lest people should snatch you away; then He sheltered you and aided you with victory, and provided you with good things; haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And remember when ye were few, and reputed weak in the land: ye feared lest men should pluck you away; then was it that He took you in and strengthened you with his help, and supplied you with good things, that haply ye might give thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when you were a few and deemed weak in the land, and were in fear lest people should snatch you away, but He sheltered you and strengthened you with His help, and provided you with good things that you might be thankful

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Betray not Allah and His messenger, nor knowingly betray your trusts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! be not treacherous to God and His Apostle; nor be treacherous to your engagement while ye know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye who believe! deal not falsely with God and his apostle; and be not false in your engagements, with your own knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O ye who believe! prove not false to God and the Messenger, nor betray your trusts knowingly

George Sale · published 1734

And know that your possessions and your children are a test, and that with Allah is immense reward

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Know that your wealth and your children are but a temptation, and that God - with Him is mighty hire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And know that your wealth and your children are a temptation; and that God! with Him is a glorious recompense

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And know that your possessions and your children are but a trial and that it is God with Whom is a great reward

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! If ye keep your duty to Allah, He will give you discrimination (between right and wrong) and will rid you of your evil thoughts and deeds, and will forgive you. Allah is of Infinite Bounty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! if ye fear God He will make for you a discrimination, and will cover for you your offences, and will forgive you; for God is Lord of mighty grace

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye who believe! if ye fear God he will make good your deliverance, and will put away your sins from you, and will forgive you. God is of great bounteousness

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O ye who believe! if you do your duty to God, He will grant you a distinction and will remove your evils from you and will forgive you; and God is the Lord of great bounty

George Sale · published 1734

And when those who disbelieve plot against thee (O Muhammad) to wound thee fatally, or to kill thee or to drive thee forth; they plot, but Allah (also) plotteth; and Allah is the best of plotters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when those who misbelieve were crafty with thee to detain thee a prisoner, or kill thee, or drive thee forth; they were crafty, but God was crafty too, for God is best of crafty ones

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And call to mind when the unbelievers plotted against thee, to detain thee prisoner, or to kill thee, or to banish thee: They plotted - but God plotted: and of plotters is God the best

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when the disbelievers devised plans against thee that they might put thee in confinement or slay thee or expel thee. And they planned and God also planned, and God is the Best of planners

George Sale · published 1734

And when Our revelations are recited unto them they say: We have heard. If we wish we can speak the like of this. Lo! this is naught but fables of the men of old

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But when our verses were rehearsed to them they said, 'We have already heard.- If we pleased we could speak like this; verily, this is nothing but tales of those of yore

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And oft as our signs were rehearsed to them, they said, "Now have we heard: if we pleased we could certainly utter its like! Yes, it is mere tales of the ancients

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when Our verses are recited to them, they say, 'We have heard. If we wished we could certainly say the like of it. This is nothing but mere tales of the ancients

George Sale · published 1734

And when they said: O Allah! If this be indeed the truth from Thee, then rain down stones on us or bring on us some painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When they said, 'O God! if this be truth, and from Thee, then rain upon us stones from heaven or bring us grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they said, "God! if this be the very truth from before thee, rain down stones upon us from Heaven, or lay on us some grievous chastisement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember the time when they said, 'O God, if this be indeed the truth from Thee, then rain down upon us stones from heaven or bring down upon us a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

But Allah would not punish them while thou wast with them, nor will He punish them while they seek forgiveness

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But God would not torment them while thou art amongst them; nor was God going to torment them while they asked Him to forgive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But God chose not to chastise them while thou wast with them, nor would God chastise them when they sued for pardon

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But God would not punish them while thou wast among them, and God would not punish them while they sought forgiveness

George Sale · published 1734

What (plea) have they that Allah should not punish them, when they debar (His servants) from the Inviolable Place of Worship, though they are not its fitting guardians. Its fitting guardians are those only who keep their duty to Allah. But most of them know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But what ails them that God should not torment them while they turn folk away from the Holy Mosque, though they are not the guardians thereof - its guardians are only the pious?- but most of them know not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But because they debarred the faithful from the holy temple, albeit they are not its guardians, nothing is there on their part why God should not chastise them. The Godfearing only are its guardians; but most of them know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And what excuse have they now that God should not punish them, when they hinder men from the Sacred Mosque, and they are not its true guardians? Its true guardians are only those who are righteous, but most of them know not

George Sale · published 1734

And their worship at the (holy) House is naught but whistling and hand-clapping. Therefore (it is said unto them): Taste of the doom because ye disbelieve

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their prayer at the House was naught but whistling and clapping hands!- taste then the torment for that ye misbelieved

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And their prayer at the house of God is no other than whistling through the fingers and clapping of the hands - "Taste then the torment, for that ye have been unbelievers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And their prayer at the Sacred House is nothing but whistling and clapping of hands. 'Taste then the punishment because you disbelieved

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who disbelieve spend their wealth in order that they may debar (men) from the way of Allah. They will spend it, then it will become an anguish for them, then they will be conquered. And those who disbelieve will be gathered unto hell

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who misbelieve expend their wealth to turn folk from the path of God; but they shall spend it, and then it shall be for them sighing, and then they shall be overcome! Those who misbelieve, into hell shall they be gathered

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The infidels spend their riches with intent to turn men aside from the way of God: spend it they shall; then shall sighing be upon them, and then shall they be overcome. And the infidels shall be gathered together into Hell

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Surely, those who disbelieve, spend their wealth to turn people away from the way of God. They will surely continue to spend it; but then shall it become a source of regret for them, and then shall they be overcome. And the disbelievers shall be gathered unto Hell

George Sale · published 1734

That Allah may separate the wicked from the good, The wicked will He place piece upon piece, and heap them all together, and consign them unto hell. Such verily are the losers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that God may distinguish the vile from the good, and may put the vile, some on the top of the other, and heap all up together, and put it into hell!- These are those who lose

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That God may separate the bad from the good, and put the bad one upon the other, and heap them all up and put them into Hell! These are they who shall be lost

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That God may separate the bad from the good, and put the bad, one upon another, and heap them up altogether, and then cast them into Hell. These indeed are the losers

George Sale · published 1734

Tell those who disbelieve that if they cease (from persecution of believers) that which is past will be forgiven them; but if they return (thereto) then the example of the men of old hath already gone (before them, for a warning)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say to those who misbelieve, if they desist they will be forgiven what is past; but if they return,- the course of those of former days has passed away

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY to the infidels: If they desist from their unbelief, what is now past shall be forgiven them; but if they return to it, they have already before them the doom of the ancients

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say to those who disbelieve, if they desist, that which is past will be forgiven them; and if they return to their misdeeds, then verily the example of the former peoples has already gone before them

George Sale · published 1734

And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is all for Allah. But if they cease, then lo! Allah is Seer of what they do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Fight them then that there should be no sedition, and that the religion may be wholly God's; but if they desist, then God on what they do doth look

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Fight then against them till strife be at an end, and the religion be all of it God's. If they desist, verily God beholdeth what they do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And fight them until there is no persecution and religion is wholly to God. But if they desist, then surely God is Watchful of what they do

George Sale · published 1734

And if they turn away, then know that Allah is your Befriender - a Transcendent Patron, a Transcendent Helper

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they turn their backs, then know that God is your Lord; a good Lord is He, and a good help

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they turn their back, know ye that God is your protector: Excellent protector! excellent helper

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And if they turn back, then know that God is your Protector -- an excellent protector and an excellent Helper

George Sale · published 1734

And know that whatever ye take as spoils of war, lo! a fifth thereof is for Allah, and for the messenger and for the kinsman (who hath need) and orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, if ye believe in Allah and that which We revealed unto Our slave on the Day of Discrimination, the day when the two armies met. And Allah is Able to do all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and know that whenever ye seize anything as a spoil, to God belongs a fifth thereof, and to His Apostle, and to kindred and orphans, and the poor and the wayfarer; if ye believe in God and what we have revealed unto our servants on the day of the discrimination,- the day when the two parties met; and God is mighty over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And know ye, that when ye have taken any booty, a fifth part belongeth to God and to the Apostle, and to the near of kin, and to orphans, and to the poor, and to the wayfarer, if ye believe in God, and in that which we have sent down to our servant on the day of the victory, the day of the meeting of the Hosts. Over all things is God potent

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And know that whenever ye gain any spoils, a fifth part thereof belongeth unto God, and to the apostle, and his kindred, and the orphans, and the poor, and the traveller; if ye believe in God, and that which we have sent down unto our servant on the day of distinction, on the day whereon the two armies met: And God is almighty

George Sale · published 1734

When ye were on the near bank (of the valley) and they were on the yonder bank, and the caravan was below you (on the coast plain). And had ye trysted to meet one another ye surely would have failed to keep the tryst, but (it happened, as it did, without the forethought of either of you) that Allah might conclude a thing that must be done; that he who perished (on that day) might perish by a clear proof (of His Sovereignty) and he who survived might survive by a clear proof (of His Sovereignty). Lo! Allah in truth is Hearer, Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When ye were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the far side, and the camels were below you; had ye made an appointment then ye would have failed to keep your appointment - but it was that God might accomplish a thing that was as good as done! that he who was to perish might perish with a manifest sign; and that he who was to live might live with a manifest sign; for, verily, God hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When ye were encamped on the near side of the valley, and they were on the further side, and the caravan was below you, if ye had made an engagement to attack ye would have failed the engagement; but ye were led into action notwithstanding, that God might accomplish the thing destined to be done: That he who should perish might perish with a clear token before him, and that he who liveth might live with it. And verily, God Heareth, Knoweth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When ye were incamped on the hithermost side of the valley, and they were incamped on the further side, and the caravan was below you; and if ye had mutually appointed to come to a battle, ye would certainly have declined the appointment; but ye were brought to an engagement without any previous appointment, that God might accomplish the thing which was decreed to be done, that he who perisheth hereafter may perish after demonstrative evidence, and that he who liveth may live by the same evidence God both heareth and knoweth

George Sale · published 1734

When Allah showed them unto thee (O Muhammad) in thy dream as few in number, and if He had shown them to thee as many, ye (Muslims) would have faltered and would have quarrelled over the affair. But Allah saved (you). Lo! He knoweth what is in the breasts (of men)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When God showed thee them in thy dream as though they were but few; but had He shown thee them as though they were many, ye would have been timid, and ye would have quarrelled about the matter;- but God preserved you; verily, He knows the nature of men's breasts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Remember when God shewed them to thee in thy dream, as few: Had he shown them numerous, ye would certainly have become fainthearted, and would certainly have disputed about the matter - But from this God kept you - He knoweth the very secrets of the breast

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When thy Lord caused the enemy to appear unto thee in thy sleep, few in number; and if He had caused them to appear numerous unto thee, ye would have been disheartened and would have disputed concerning the matter: But God preserved you from this; for He knoweth the innermost parts of the breasts of men

George Sale · published 1734

And when He made you (Muslims), when ye met (them), see them with your eyes as few, and lessened you in their eyes, (it was) that Allah might conclude a thing that must be done. Unto Allah all things are brought back

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when He showed them to you, as ye encountered them, as few in your eyes; and made you seem few in their eyes; that God might accomplish a thing that was as good as done; for unto God do things return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when, on your meeting, he made them to appear to your eyes as few, and diminished you in their eyes, that God might carry out the thing that was to be done. To God do all things return

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when He caused them to appear unto you, when ye met, to be few in your eyes; and diminished your numbers in their eyes; that God might accomplish the thing which was decreed to be done: And unto God shall all things return

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! When ye meet an army, hold firm and think of Allah much, that ye may be successful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! when ye encounter a troop, then stand firm and remember God; and haply ye may prosper

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Believers! when ye confront a troop, stand firm and make frequent mention of the name of God, that it may fare well with you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, when ye meet a party of the infidels, stand firm, and remember God frequently, that ye may prosper

George Sale · published 1734

And obey Allah and His messenger, and dispute not one with another lest ye falter and your strength depart from you; but be steadfast! Lo! Allah is with the steadfast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and fear God and His Apostle, and do not quarrel or be timid, so that your turn of luck go from you; but be ye patient, verily, God is with the patient

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And obey God and his Apostle; and dispute not, lest ye become fainthearted and your success go from you; but endure with steadfastness, for God is with the steadfastly enduring

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And obey God and his apostle, and be not refractory, lest ye be discouraged, and your success depart from you; but persevere with patience, for God is with those who persevere

George Sale · published 1734

Be not as those who came forth from their dwellings boastfully and to be seen of men, and debar (men) from the way of Allah, while Allah is surrounding all they do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And be not like those who went forth from their homes with insolence, and for appearance sake before men, and to turn folks off God's way; for all they do God comprehends

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And be not like those Meccans who came out of their houses insolently and to be seen of men, and who turn others from the way of God: God is round about their actions

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And be not as those who went out of their houses in an insolent manner, and to appear with ostentation unto men, and turned aside from the way of God; for God comprehendeth that which they do

George Sale · published 1734

And when Satan made their deeds seem fair to them and said: No-one of mankind can conquer you this day, for I am your protector. But when the armies came in sight of one another, he took flight, saying: Lo! I am guiltless of you. Lo! I see that which ye see not. Lo! I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when Satan made their works appear seemly to them, and said, 'There is none amongst mankind to conquer you today, for, verily, I am your neighbour!' and when the two troops came in sight of each other, he turned upon his heels and said, 'Verily, I am clear of you! verily, I see what you see not! verily, I fear God, for God is keen to punish

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When Satan prepared their works for them, and said, "No man shall conquer you this day; and verily I will be near to help you:" But when the two armies came in sight, he turned on his heel and said, "Ay, I am clear of you: ay, I see what ye see not: ay, I fear God; for God is severe in punishing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when Satan prepared their works for them, and said, no man shall prevail against you to day; and I will surely be near to assist you. But when the two armies appeared in sight of each other, he turned back on his heels, and said, verily I am clear of you: I certainly see that which ye see not; I fear God, for God is severe in punishing

George Sale · published 1734

When the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is a disease said: Their religion hath deluded these. Whoso putteth his trust in Allah (will find that) lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was sickness said, 'Their religion hath beguiled these men, but he who relies upon God, verily, God is mighty and wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When the hypocrites and the diseased of heart said, "Their Religion hath misled the Muslims: But whoso putteth his trust in God. , , , Yes, verily God is Mighty, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When the hypocrites, and those in whose hearts there was an infirmity, said, their religion hath deceived these men: But whosoever confideth in God cannot be deceived; for God is mighty and wise

George Sale · published 1734

If thou couldst see how the angels receive those who disbelieve, smiting faces and their backs and (saying): Taste the punishment of burning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Couldst thou see when the angels take away the souls of those who misbelieve; they smite them on their faces and hinder parts.- 'Taste ye the torment of burning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou didst see, when the angels cause the infidels to die! They smite their faces and their backs, and - "Taste ye the torture of the burning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And if thou didst behold when the angels cause the unbelievers to die: They strike their faces and their backs, and say unto them, taste ye the pain of burning

George Sale · published 1734

This is for that which your own hands have sent before (to the Judgment), and (know) that Allah is not a tyrant to His slaves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that is for what your hands have sent on before; and for that God is no unjust one towards his servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This, for what your hands have sent on before you:" - and God is not unjust to his servants

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall ye suffer for that which your hands have sent before you; and because God is not unjust towards his servants

George Sale · published 1734

(Their way is) as the way of Pharaoh's folk and those before them; they disbelieved the revelations of Allah, and Allah took them in their sins. Lo! Allah is Strong, severe in punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

As was the wont of Pharaoh's people and those before them! they disbelieved in the signs of God, and God overtook them in their sins; verily, God is strong and keen to punish

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their state is like that of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them who believed not in the signs of God: therefore God seized upon them in their sin! God is Mighty, severe in punishing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These have acted according to the wont of the people of Pharaoh, and of those before them, who disbelieved in the signs of God: Therefore God took them away in their iniquity; for God is mighty, and severe in punishing

George Sale · published 1734

That is because Allah never changeth the grace He hath bestowed on any people until they first change that which is in their hearts, and (that is) because Allah is Hearer, Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is because God is not one to change a favour He has favoured a people with, until they change what they have in themselves, and for that God both hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This, because God changeth not the favour with which he favoureth a people, so long as they change not what is in their hearts; and for that God Heareth, Knoweth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This hath come to pass because God changeth not his grace, wherewith He hath favoured any people, until they change that which is in their souls; and for that God both heareth and seeth

George Sale · published 1734

(Their way is) as the way of Pharaoh's folk and those before them; they denied the revelations of their Lord, so We destroyed them in their sins. And We drowned the folk of Pharaoh. All were evil-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

As was the wont of Pharaoh's people and those before them! they said our signs were lies, and we destroyed them in their sins, and drowned Pharaoh's people; and all of them were evildoers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their state is like that of the people of Pharaoh, and of those before them who treated their Lord's signs as lies. We therefore destroyed them in their sins, and we drowned the people of Pharaoh; for they were all doers of wrong

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

According to the wont of the people of Pharaoh, and of those before them, who charged the signs of their Lord with imposture, have they acted: Wherefore We destroyed them in their sins, and We drowned the people of Pharaoh; for they were all unjust persons

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! the worst of beasts in Allah's sight are the ungrateful who will not believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, the worst of beasts in God's eyes are those who misbelieve and will not believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The worst beasts truly in the sight of God are the thankless who will not believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily the worst cattle in the sight of God are those who are obstinate infidels, and will not believe

George Sale · published 1734

Those of them with whom thou madest a treaty, and then at every opportunity they break their treaty, and they keep not duty (to Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

with whom if thou dost make a league, they break their league each time, for they fear not God

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They with whom thou hast leagued, and who are ever breaking their league, and who fear not God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As to those who enter into a league with thee, and afterwards violate their league at every convenient opportunity, and fear not God

George Sale · published 1734

If thou comest on them in the war, deal with them so as to strike fear in those who are behind them, that haply they may remember

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but shouldst thou ever catch them in war, then make those who come after them run by their example, haply they may remember then

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou take them in war, then, by the example of their fate, scatter those who shall follow them - that they may be warned

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

if thou take them in war, disperse, by making them an example, those who shall come after them, that they may be warned

George Sale · published 1734

And if thou fearest treachery from any folk, then throw back to them (their treaty) fairly. Lo! Allah loveth not the treacherous

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And shouldst thou ever fear from any people treachery, then throw it back to them in like manner; verily, God loves not the treacherous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or if thou fear treachery from any people, throw back their treaty to them as thou fairly mayest, for God loveth not the treacherous

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or if thou apprehend treachery from any people, throw back their league unto them, with like treatment; for God loveth not the treacherous

George Sale · published 1734

And let not those who disbelieve suppose that they can outstrip (Allah's Purpose). Lo! they cannot escape

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Deem not that those who misbelieve can win; verily, they cannot make (God) powerless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And think not that the infidels shall escape Us! They shall not weaken God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And think not that the unbelievers have escaped God's vengeance, for they shall not weaken the power of God

George Sale · published 1734

Make ready for them all thou canst of (armed) force and of horses tethered, that thereby ye may dismay the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others beside them whom ye know not. Allah knoweth them. Whatsoever ye spend in the way of Allah it will be repaid to you in full, and ye will not be wronged

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Prepare ye against them what force and companies of horse ye can, to make the enemies of God, and your enemies, and others beside them, in dread thereof. Ye do not know them, but God knows them! and whatever ye expend in God's way He will repay you; and ye shall not be wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Make ready then against them what force ye can, and strong squadrons whereby ye may strike terror into the enemy of God and your enemy, and into others beside them whom ye know not, but whom God knoweth. All that you shall expend for the cause of God shall be repaid you; and ye shall not be wronged

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Therefore prepare against them what force ye are able, and troops of horse, whereby ye may strike a terror into the enemy of God, and your enemy, and into other infidels besides them, whom ye know not, but God knoweth them. And whatsoever ye shall expend in the defence of the religion of God, it shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly

George Sale · published 1734