so that He might prove the truth to be true and the false to be false, however hateful this might be to those who were lost in sin.9
Asad Translation Note Number :
The implication is that the truth of the Prophet's cause could not have been vindicated by the Muslims' overcoming and plundering the rich caravan which was approaching from the north. Although such an action would have benefited the Muslims materially, it would not have lessened the strength of the pagan Quraysh: while, on the other hand, the encounter at Badr with the main, heavily-armed Quraysh force, resulting as it did in a decisive victory of the Muslims, was destined to shatter the self-confidence of the enemy and thus to pave the way for the ultimate triumph of Islam in Arabia.
Malik Quran Translation
so that truth should come out as truth and falsehood should be proved as false, even though the criminals wished otherwise.
Yusuf Ali Quran Translation
That He might justify and prove falsehood false distasteful though it be to those in guilt.
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Mustafa Khattab Quran Translation
to firmly establish the truth and wipe out falsehood—even to the dismay of the wicked.
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Piktal Quran Translation
That He might cause the Truth to triumph and bring vanity to naught, however much the guilty might oppose;
