Sura 9, Ultimatum (Barãâah)
No Basmalah*
[9:1] An ultimatum is herein issued from GOD and His
messenger to the
idol
worshipers who enter into a treaty with you.
Footnote
[9:2] Therefore, roam the earth freely for four months, and know that you
cannot escape
from GOD,
and that GOD humiliates the disbelievers.
[9:3] A proclamation is herein issued from GOD and His messenger to all
the people on the
great
day of pilgrimage, that GOD has disowned the idol worshipers, and so did
His messenger. Thus, if
you repent,
it would be better for you. But if you turn away, then know that you can
never escape from GOD.
Promise
those who disbelieve a painful retribution.
[9:4] If the idol worshipers sign a peace treaty with you, and do not
violate it, nor
band
together with others against you, you shall fulfill your treaty with
them until the expiration
date. GOD
loves the righteous.
[9:5] Once the Sacred Months are past, (and they refuse to make peace)
you may kill the
idol
worshipers when you encounter them, punish them, and resist every move
they make. If they repent
and observe
the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), you
shall let them go. GOD
is Forgiver,
Most Merciful.
[9:6] If one of the idol worshipers sought safe passage with you, you
shall grant him
safe
passage, so that he can hear the word of GOD, then send him back to his
place of security. That
is because
they are people who do not know.
[9:7] How can the idol worshipers demand any pledge from GOD and from His
messenger?
Exempted are
those who have signed a peace treaty with you at the Sacred Masjid. If
they honor and uphold
such a treaty,
you shall uphold it as well. GOD loves the righteous.
[9:8] How can they (demand a pledge) when they never observed any rights
of kinship
between you
and them, nor any covenant, if they ever had a chance to prevail. They
pacified you with lip
service, while
their hearts were in opposition, and most of them are wicked.
[9:9] They traded away GOD's revelations for a cheap price. Consequently,
they repulsed
the
people from His path. Miserable indeed is what they did!
[9:10] They never observe any rights of kinship towards any believer,
nor do they uphold
their
covenants; these are the real transgressors.
Repentance: Cleaning the Slate
[9:11] If they repent and observe the Contact
Prayers (Salat) and
give the
obligatory charity (Zakat), then they are your brethren in religion. We
thus explain the
revelations for
people who know.
[9:12] If they violate their oaths after pledging to keep their
covenants, and attack
your
religion, you may fight the leaders of paganism - you are no longer
bound by your covenant with
them - that
they may refrain.
[9:13] Would you not fight people who violated their treaties, tried to
banish the
messenger,
and they are the ones who started the war in the first place? Are you
afraid of them? GOD is the
One you are
supposed to fear, if you are believers.
[9:14] You shall fight them, for GOD will punish them at your hands,
humiliate them,
grant you
victory over them, and cool the chests of the believers.
[9:15] He will also remove the rage from the believers' hearts. GOD
redeems whomever He
wills.
GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
The Inevitable Test
[9:16] Did you think that you will be left alone
without GOD
distinguishing
those among you who strive, and never ally themselves with GOD's
enemies, or the enemies of His
messenger,
or the enemies of the believers? GOD is fully Cognizant of everything
you do.
[9:17] The idol worshipers are not to frequent the masjids of GOD, while
confessing
their
disbelief. These have nullified their works, and they will abide forever
in Hell.
[9:18] The only people to frequent GOD's masjids are those who believe
in GOD and the
Last Day,
and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity
(Zakat), and do not
fear except
GOD. These will surely be among the guided ones.
Question to the Arabs
[9:19] Have you considered the watering of the
pilgrims and caring
for the
Sacred Masjid a substitute for believing in GOD and the Last Day, and
striving in the cause of
GOD? They are
not equal in the sight of GOD. GOD does not guide the wicked people.
Good News
[9:20] Those who believe, and emigrate, and strive
in the cause of
GOD with
their money and their lives, are far greater in rank in the sight of
GOD. These are the winners.
[9:21] Their Lord gives them good news: mercy and approval from Him, and
gardens where
they
rejoice in everlasting bliss.
[9:22] Eternally they abide therein. GOD possesses a great recompense.
If You Have to Make a Choice
[9:23] O you who believe, do not ally yourselves
even with your
parents and
your siblings, if they prefer disbelieving over believing. Those among
you who ally themselves
with them are
transgressing.
Important Criterion*
[9:24] Proclaim: "If your parents, your children,
your siblings,
your
spouses, your family, the
money you have earned, a business you worry about, and the homes you
cherish are more beloved to
you than
GOD and His messenger,** and the striving in His cause, then just wait
until GOD brings His
judgment." GOD
does not guide the wicked people.
Footnote
[9:25] GOD has granted you victory in many situations. But on the day of
Hunayn, you
became too
proud of your great number. Consequently, it did not help you at all,
and the spacious earth
became so
straitened around you, that you turned around and fled.
[9:26] Then GOD sent down contentment upon His messenger and upon the
believers. And He
sent
down invisible soldiers; He thus punished those who disbelieved. This is
the requital for the
disbelievers.
[9:27] Ultimately, GOD redeems whomever He wills. GOD is Forgiver, Most
Merciful.
[9:28] O you who believe, the idol worshipers are polluted; they shall
not be permitted
to
approach the Sacred Masjid after this year. If you fear loss of income,
GOD will shower you with
His
provisions, in accordance with His will. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
[9:29] You shall fight back against those who do not believe in GOD, nor
in the Last
Day, nor do
they prohibit what GOD and His messenger have prohibited, nor do they
abide by the religion of
truth - among
those who received the scripture - until they pay the due tax, willingly
or unwillingly.
Blasphemies
[9:30] The Jews said, "Ezra is the son of GOD,"
while the Christians
said,
"Jesus is the son of GOD!" These are blasphemies uttered by their
mouths. They thus match the
blasphemies of
those who have disbelieved in the past. GOD condemns them. They have
surely deviated.
Upholding the Teachings of Religious
Leaders, Instead of
God's
Teachings
[9:31] They have set up their religious leaders and
scholars as
lords,*
instead of GOD. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all
commanded to worship only
one god.
There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any
partners.
Footnote
[9:32] They want to put out GOD's light with their mouths, but GOD
insists upon
perfecting His
light, in spite of the disbelievers.
"Submission" Destined to Prevail*
[9:33] He is the One who sent His messenger* with
the guidance and
the
religion of truth, and will make it dominate all religions, in spite of
the idol worshipers.
Footnote
Beware of Professional Religionists
[9:34] O you who believe, many religious leaders and
preachers take
the
people's money illicitly, and repel from the path of GOD. Those who
hoard the gold and silver,
and do not
spend them in the cause of GOD, promise them a painful retribution.
[9:35] The day will come when their gold and silver will be heated in
the fire of Hell,
then
used to burn their foreheads, their sides, and their backs: "This is
what you hoarded for
yourselves, so
taste what you have hoarded."
God's System: Twelve Months Per Year*
[9:36] The count of months, as far as GOD is
concerned, is twelve.*
This has
been GOD's law, since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four
of them are sacred.
This is the
perfect religion; you shall not wrong your souls (by fighting) during
the Sacred Months.
However, you may
declare all-out war against the idol worshipers (even during the Sacred
Months), when they
declare all-out
war against you, and know that GOD is on the side of the righteous.
Footnote
Altering the Sacred Months*
[9:37] Altering the Sacred Months is a sign of
excessive disbelief;
it
augments the straying of those who have disbelieved. They alternate the
Sacred Months and the
regular
months, while preserving the number of months consecrated by GOD. They
thus violate what GOD has
consecrated. Their evil works are adorned in their eyes. GOD does not
guide the disbelieving
people.
Footnote
[9:38] O you who believe, when you are told, "Mobilize in the cause of
GOD," why do you
become
heavily attached to the ground? Have you chosen this worldly life in
place of the Hereafter? The
materials
of this world, compared to the Hereafter, are nil.
[9:39] Unless you mobilize, He will commit you to painful retribution
and substitute
other
people in your place; you can never hurt Him in the least. GOD is
Omnipotent.
God's Invisible Soldiers
[9:40] If you fail to support him (the messenger),
GOD has already
supported
him. Thus, when the disbelievers chased him, and he was one of two in
the cave, he said to his
friend, "Do
not worry; GOD is with us." GOD then sent down contentment and security
upon him, and supported
him with
invisible soldiers. He made the word of the disbelievers lowly. GOD's
word reigns supreme. GOD
is Almighty,
Most Wise.
Better Believers Strive in the Cause of God
[9:41] You shall readily mobilize, light or heavy,
and strive with
your
money and your lives in the cause of GOD. This is better for you, if you
only knew.
The Sedentary
[9:42] If there were a quick material gain, and a
short journey,
they would
have followed you. But the striving is just too much for them. They will
swear by GOD: "If we
could, we
would have mobilized with you." They thus hurt themselves, and GOD knows
that they are liars.
[9:43] GOD has pardoned you: why did you give them permission (to stay
behind), before
you could
distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?
[9:44] Those who truly believe in GOD and the Last Day do not ask your
permission to
evade the
opportunity to strive with their money and their lives. GOD is fully
aware of the righteous.
[9:45] The only people who wish to be excused are those who do not
really believe in GOD
and the
Last Day. Their hearts are full of doubt, and their doubts cause them to
waver.
[9:46] Had they really wanted to mobilize, they would have prepared for
it thoroughly.
But GOD
disliked their participation, so He discouraged them; they were told,
"Stay behind with those
who are
staying behind."
[9:47] Had they mobilized with you, they would have created confusion,
and would have
caused
disputes and divisions among you. Some of you were apt to listen to
them. GOD is fully aware of
the
transgressors.
[9:48] They sought to spread confusion among you in the past, and
confounded matters for
you.
However, the truth ultimately prevails, and GOD's plan is carried out,
in spite of them.
[9:49] Some of them would say, "Give me permission (to stay behind); do
not impose such
a
hardship on me." In fact, they have thus incurred a terrible hardship;
Hell is surrounding the
disbelievers.
[9:50] If something good happens to you, they hurt, and if an affliction
befalls you,
they say,
"We told you so," as they turn away rejoicing.
[9:51] Say, "Nothing happens to us, except what GOD has decreed for us.
He is our Lord
and
Master. In GOD the believers shall trust."
[9:52] Say, "You can only expect for us one of two good things (victory
or martyrdom),
while we
expect for you condemnation from GOD and retribution from Him, or at our
hands. Therefore, wait,
and we will
wait along with you."
[9:53] Say, "Spend, willingly or unwillingly. Nothing will be accepted
from you, for you
are
evil people."
The Contact Prayer Existed Before Muhammad*
[9:54] What prevented the acceptance of their
spending is that they
disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and when they observed the Contact
Prayers (Salat),* they
observed
them lazily, and when they gave to charity, they did so grudgingly.
Footnote
Apparent Worldly Success
[9:55] Do not be impressed by their money, or their
children. GOD
causes
these to be sources of retribution for them in this life, and (when they
die) their souls depart
while they
are disbelievers.
[9:56] They swear by GOD that they belong with you, while they do not
belong with you;
they are
divisive people.
[9:57] If they could find a refuge, or caves, or a hiding place, they
would go to it,
rushing.
[9:58] Some of them criticize your distribution of the charities; if
they are given
therefrom,
they become satisfied, but if they are not given therefrom, they become
objectors.
[9:59] They should be satisfied with what GOD and His messenger have
given them. They
should
have said, "GOD suffices us. GOD will provide for us from His bounties,
and so will His
messenger. We are
seeking only GOD."
Distribution System for Charities
[9:60] Charities shall go to the poor, the needy,
the workers who
collect
them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden
expenses, in the cause
of GOD, and
to the traveling alien. Such is GOD's commandment. GOD is Omniscient,
Most Wise.
[9:61] Some of them hurt the prophet by saying, "He is all ears!" Say,
"It is better for
you
that he listens to you. He believes in GOD, and trusts the believers. He
is a mercy for those
among you who
believe." Those who hurt GOD's messenger have incurred a painful
retribution.
[9:62] They swear by GOD to you, to please you, when GOD and His
messenger are more
worthy of
pleasing, if they are really believers.
Retribution for Opposing God and His
Messenger
[9:63] Did they not know that anyone who opposes GOD
and His
messenger has
incurred the fire of Hell forever? This is the worst humiliation.
The Hypocrites
[9:64] The hypocrites worry that a sura may be
revealed exposing
what is
inside their hearts. Say, "Go ahead and mock. GOD will expose exactly
what you are afraid of."
[9:65] If you ask them, they would say, "We were only mocking and
kidding." Say, "Do you
realize
that you are mocking GOD, and His revelations, and His messenger?"
[9:66] Do not apologize. You have disbelieved after having believed. If
we pardon some
of you,
we will punish others among you, as a consequence of their wickedness.
[9:67] The hypocrite men and the hypocrite women belong with each other
- they advocate
evil and
prohibit righteousness, and they are stingy. They forgot GOD, so He
forgot them. The hypocrites
are truly
wicked.
[9:68] GOD promises the hypocrite men and the hypocrite women, as well
as the
disbelievers, the
fire of Hell, wherein they abide forever. It suffices them. GOD has
condemned them; they have
incurred an
everlasting retribution.
God's System Does Not Change
[9:69] Some of those before you were stronger than
you, and
possessed more
money and children. They became preoccupied with their material
possessions. Similarly, you have
become
preoccupied with your material possessions, just like those before you
have become preoccupied.
You have
become totally heedless, just as they were heedless. Such are the people
who nullify their
works, both in
this world and in the Hereafter; they are the losers.
The Losers
[9:70] Have they not learned anything from the
previous generations;
the
people of Noah, `Aad, Thamood, the people of Abraham, the dwellers of
Midyan, and the evildoers
(of Sodom
and Gomorrah)? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs. GOD
never wronged them; they are
the ones
who wronged their own souls.
The Winners
[9:71] The believing men and women are allies of one
another. They
advocate
righteousness and forbid evil, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat)
and give the obligatory
charity
(Zakat), and they obey GOD and His messenger. These will be showered by
GOD's mercy. GOD is
Almighty, Most
Wise.
[9:72] GOD promises the believing men and the believing women gardens
with flowing
streams,
wherein they abide forever, and magnificent mansions in the gardens of
Eden. And GOD's blessings
and
approval are even greater. This is the greatest triumph.
You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers
[9:73] O you prophet, strive against the
disbelievers and the
hypocrites,
and be stern in dealing with them. Their destiny is Hell; what a
miserable abode!
[9:74] They swear by GOD that they never said it, although they have
uttered the word of
disbelief; they have disbelieved after becoming submitters. In fact,
they gave up what they
never had. They
have rebelled even though GOD and His messenger have showered them with
His grace and
provisions. If they
repent, it would be best for them. But if they turn away, GOD will
commit them to painful
retribution in
this life and in the Hereafter. They will find no one on earth to be
their lord and master.
[9:75] Some of them even pledged: "If GOD showered us with His grace, we
would be
charitable,
and would lead a righteous life."
[9:76] But when He did shower them with His provisions, they became
stingy, and turned
away in
aversion.
[9:77] Consequently, He plagued them with hypocrisy in their hearts,
till the day they
meet Him.
This is because they broke their promises to GOD, and because of their
lying.
[9:78] Do they not realize that GOD knows their secrets, and their
conspiracies, and
that GOD is
the Knower of all secrets?
[9:79] Those who criticize the generous believers for giving too much,
and ridicule the
poor
believers for giving too little, GOD despises them. They have incurred a
painful retribution.
Satan's Most Effective Bait: The Myth of
Intercession*
[9:80] Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do
not ask
forgiveness for
them - even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times - GOD will not
forgive them. This is
because they
disbelieve in GOD and His messenger. GOD does not guide the wicked
people.
Footnote
[9:81] The sedentary rejoiced in their staying behind the messenger of
GOD, and hated to
strive
with their money and their lives in the cause of GOD. They said, "Let us
not mobilize in this
heat!" Say,
"The fire of Hell is much hotter," if they could only comprehend.
[9:82] Let them laugh a little, and cry a lot. This is the requital for
the sins they
have
earned.
[9:83] If GOD returns you to a situation where they ask your permission
to mobilize with
you,
you shall say, "You will never again mobilize with me, nor will you ever
fight with me against
any enemy.
For you have chosen to be with the sedentary in the first place.
Therefore, you must stay with
the
sedentary."
[9:84] You shall not observe the funeral prayer for any of them when he
dies, nor shall
you
stand at his grave. They have disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and
died in a state of
wickedness.
Worldly Materials Are Nil
[9:85] Do not be impressed by their money or their
children; GOD
causes
these to be sources of misery for them in this world, and their souls
depart as disbelievers.
[9:86] When a sura is revealed, stating: "Believe in GOD, and strive
with His
messenger," even
the strong among them say, "Let us stay behind!"
[9:87] They chose to be with the sedentary. Consequently, their hearts
were sealed, and
thus,
they cannot comprehend.
True Believers are Eager to Strive
[9:88] As for the messenger and those who believed
with him, they
eagerly
strive with their money and their lives. These have deserved all the
good things; they are the
winners.
[9:89] GOD has prepared for them gardens with flowing streams, wherein
they abide
forever. This
is the greatest triumph.
[9:90] The Arabs made up excuses, and came to you seeking permission to
stay behind.
This is
indicative of their rejection of GOD and His messenger - they stay
behind. Indeed, those who
disbelieve
among them have incurred a painful retribution.
[9:91] Not to be blamed are those who are weak, or ill, or do not find
anything to
offer, so
long as they remain devoted to GOD and His messenger. The righteous
among them shall not be
blamed. GOD is
Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[9:92] Also excused are those who come to you wishing to be included
with you, but you
tell
them, "I do not have anything to carry you on." They then turn back with
tears in their eyes,
genuinely
saddened that they could not afford to contribute.
[9:93] The blame is on those who ask your permission to stay behind,
even though they
have no
excuse. They have chosen to be with the sedentary. Consequently, GOD has
sealed their hearts,
and thus, they
do not attain any knowledge.
Hard Times Serve to Expose the Hypocrites
[9:94] They apologize to you when you return to them
(from battle).
Say, "Do
not apologize; we no longer trust you. GOD has informed us about you."
GOD will see your works,
and so will
the messenger, then you will be returned to the Knower of all secrets
and declarations, then He
will inform
you of everything you had done.
[9:95] They will swear by GOD to you, when you return to them, that you
may disregard
them. Do
disregard them. They are polluted, and their destiny is Hell, as a
requital for the sins they
have earned.
[9:96] They swear to you, that you may pardon them. Even if you pardon
them, GOD does
not pardon
such wicked people.
The Arabs
[9:97] The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and
hypocrisy, and the
most
likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger. GOD is
Omniscient, Most Wise.
[9:98] Some Arabs consider their spending (in the cause of God) to be a
loss, and even
wait in
anticipation that a disaster may hit you. It is they who will incur the
worst disaster. GOD is
Hearer,
Omniscient.
[9:99] Other Arabs do believe in GOD and the Last Day, and consider
their spending to be
a means
towards GOD, and a means of supporting the messenger. Indeed, it will
bring them nearer; GOD
will admit them
into His mercy. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[9:100] As for the early vanguards who immigrated (Muhajerin), and the
supporters who
gave them
refuge (Ansar) and those who followed them in righteousness, GOD is
pleased with them, and they
are pleased
with Him. He has prepared for them gardens with flowing streams, wherein
they abide forever.
This is the
greatest triumph.
Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites*
[9:101] Among the Arabs around you, there are
hypocrites. Also,
among the
city dwellers, there are those who are accustomed to hypocrisy. You do
not know them, but we
know them. We
will double the retribution for them, then they end up committed to a
terrible retribution.
Footnote
[9:102] There are others who have confessed their sins; they have mixed
good deeds with
bad
deeds. GOD will redeem them, for GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[9:103] Take from their money a charity to purify them and sanctify
them. And encourage
them,
for your encouragement reassures them. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.
[9:104] Do they not realize that GOD accepts the repentance of His
worshipers, and
takes the
charities, and that GOD is the Redeemer, Most Merciful?
[9:105] Say, "Work righteousness; GOD will see your work, and so will
His messenger and
the
believers. Ultimately, you will be returned to the Knower of all secrets
and declarations, then
He will
inform you of everything you had done."
[9:106] Others are waiting for GOD's decision; He may punish them, or
He may redeem
them. GOD
is Omniscient, Most Wise.
Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger*
[9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by
practicing idol
worship,
dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose GOD
and His messenger. They
solemnly
swear: "Our intentions are honorable!" GOD bears witness that they are
liars.
Footnote
Do Not Pray in Those Masjids
[9:108] You shall never pray in such a masjid. A
masjid that is
established
on the basis of righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your
praying therein. In it,
there are
people who love to be purified. GOD loves those who purify themselves.
[9:109] Is one who establishes his building on the basis of reverencing
GOD and to gain
His
approval better, or one who establishes his building on the brink of a
crumbling cliff, that
falls down with
him into the fire of Hell? GOD does not guide the transgressing people.
[9:110] Such a building that they have established remains a source of
doubt in their
hearts,
until their hearts are stilled. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
The Most Profitable Investment
[9:111] GOD has bought from the believers their
lives and their
money in
exchange for Paradise. Thus, they fight in the cause of GOD, willing to
kill and get killed.
Such is His
truthful pledge in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran - and who
fulfills His pledge better
than GOD? You
shall rejoice in making such an exchange. This is the greatest triumph.
The Believers
[9:112] They are the repenters, the worshipers, the
praisers, the
meditators, the bowing and prostrating, the advocators of righteousness
and forbidders of evil,
and the
keepers of GOD's laws. Give good news to such believers.
You Shall Disown God's Enemies Abraham
Disowned His Father
[9:113] Neither the prophet, nor those who believe
shall ask
forgiveness
for the idol worshipers, even if they were their nearest of kin, once
they realize that they are
destined
for Hell.
[9:114] The only reason Abraham asked forgiveness for his father was
that he had
promised him
to do so. But as soon as he realized that he was an enemy of GOD, he
disowned him. Abraham was
extremely
kind, clement.
[9:115] GOD does not send any people astray, after He had guided them,
without first
pointing
out for them what to expect. GOD is fully aware of all things.
[9:116] To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He
controls life
and
death. You have none beside GOD as a Lord and Master.
[9:117] GOD has redeemed the prophet, and the immigrants (Muhajireen)
and the
supporters who
hosted them and gave them refuge (Ansar), who followed him during the
difficult times. That is
when the
hearts of some of them almost wavered. But He has redeemed them, for He
is Compassionate towards
them, Most
Merciful.
Do Not Abandon the Messenger
[9:118] Also (redeemed were) the three who stayed
behind. The
spacious
earth became so straitened for them, that they almost gave up all hope
for themselves. Finally,
they
realized that there was no escape from GOD, except to Him. He then
redeemed them that they may
repent. GOD
is the Redeemer, Most Merciful.
[9:119] O you who believe, you shall reverence GOD, and be among the
truthful.
[9:120] Neither the dwellers of the city, nor the Arabs around them,
shall seek to stay
behind
the messenger of GOD (when he mobilizes for war). Nor shall they give
priority to their own
affairs over
supporting him. This is because they do not suffer any thirst, or any
effort, or hunger in the
cause of GOD,
or take a single step that enrages the disbelievers, or inflict any
hardship upon the enemy,
without having
it written down for them as a credit. GOD never fails to recompense
those who work
righteousness.
[9:121] Nor do they incur any expense, small or large, nor do they
cross any valley,
without
having the credit written down for them. GOD will surely reward them
generously for their works.
The Importance of Religious Education
[9:122] When the believers mobilize, not all of
them shall do so. A
few
from each group shall mobilize by devoting their time to studying the
religion. Thus, they can
pass the
knowledge on to their people when they return, that they may remain
religiously informed.
The Disbelievers
[9:123] O you who believe, you shall fight the
disbelievers who
attack you
- let them find you stern - and know that GOD is with the righteous.
The Hypocrites
[9:124] When a sura was revealed, some of them
would say, "Did this
sura
strengthen the faith of anyone among you?" Indeed, it did strengthen the
faith of those who
believed, and
they rejoice in any revelation.
[9:125] As for those who harbored doubts in their hearts, it actually
added unholiness
to their
unholiness, and they died as disbelievers.
[9:126] Do they not see that they suffer from exacting trials every
year once or twice?
Yet,
they consistently fail to repent, and fail to take heed?
A Historical Crime Unveiled: Tampering With
the Word of
God.* God
Provides Irrefutable Evidence
[9:127] Whenever a sura was revealed, some of them
would look at
each other
as if to say: "Does anyone see you?" Then they left. Thus, GOD has
diverted their hearts, for
they are
people who do not comprehend.
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