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3:116

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَن تُغْنِىَ عَنْهُمْ أَمْوَٰلُهُمْ وَلَآ أَوْلَـٰدُهُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ شَيْـًٔا ۖ وَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلنَّارِ ۚ هُمْ فِيهَا خَـٰلِدُونَ Inna alla th eena kafaroo lan tughniya AAanhum amw a luhum wal a awl a duhum mina All a hi shayan waol a ika a s ha bu a l nn a ri hum feeh a kh a lidoon a

Indeed, neither the wealth nor children of the disbelievers will be of any benefit to them against Allah. It is they who will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever.

- Mustafa Khattab

Those who reject faith neither their possessions nor their (numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah; they will be companions of the fire dwelling therein (for ever). ⁴³⁸

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:117

مَثَلُ مَا يُنفِقُونَ فِى هَـٰذِهِ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا كَمَثَلِ رِيحٍ فِيهَا صِرٌّ أَصَابَتْ حَرْثَ قَوْمٍ ظَلَمُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ فَأَهْلَكَتْهُ ۚ وَمَا ظَلَمَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَلَـٰكِنْ أَنفُسَهُمْ يَظْلِمُونَ Mathalu m a yunfiqoona fee h ath ihi al h ay a ti a l dduny a kamathali ree h in feeh a s irrun a sa bat h artha qawmin th alamoo anfusahum faahlakathu wam a th alamahumu All a hu wal a kin anfusahum ya th limoon a

The good they do in this worldly life is like the harvest of an evil people struck by a bitter wind, destroying it 'completely'. Allah never wronged them, but they wronged themselves.

- Mustafa Khattab

What they spend in the life of this (material) world may be likened to a wind which brings a nipping frost: it strikes and destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own souls; it is not Allah that hath wronged them but they wrong themselves. ⁴³⁹

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:118

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَتَّخِذُوا۟ بِطَانَةً مِّن دُونِكُمْ لَا يَأْلُونَكُمْ خَبَالًا وَدُّوا۟ مَا عَنِتُّمْ قَدْ بَدَتِ ٱلْبَغْضَآءُ مِنْ أَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَمَا تُخْفِى صُدُورُهُمْ أَكْبَرُ ۚ قَدْ بَيَّنَّا لَكُمُ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ ۖ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ Y a ayyuh a alla th eena a manoo l a tattakhi th oo bi ta natan min doonikum l a yaloonakum khab a lan waddoo m a AAanittum qad badati albagh da o min afw a hihim wam a tukhfee s udooruhum akbaru qad bayyann a lakumu al a y a ti in kuntum taAAqiloon a

O believers! Do not associate closely with those who would not miss a chance to harm you. Their only desire is to see you suffer. Their prejudice has become evident from what they say- and what their hearts hide is far worse. We have made Our revelations clear to you, if only you understood.

- Mustafa Khattab

O ye who believe! take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks; they will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you the Signs if ye have wisdom.

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:119

هَـٰٓأَنتُمْ أُو۟لَآءِ تُحِبُّونَهُمْ وَلَا يُحِبُّونَكُمْ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْكِتَـٰبِ كُلِّهِۦ وَإِذَا لَقُوكُمْ قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا وَإِذَا خَلَوْا۟ عَضُّوا۟ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْأَنَامِلَ مِنَ ٱلْغَيْظِ ۚ قُلْ مُوتُوا۟ بِغَيْظِكُمْ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ H a antum ol a i tu h ibboonahum wal a yu h ibboonakum watuminoona bi a lkit a bi kullihi wai tha laqookum q a loo a mann a wai tha khalaw AAa dd oo AAalaykumu alan a mila mina alghay th i qul mootoo bighay th ikum inna All a ha AAaleemun bi tha ti a l ss udoor i

Here you are! You love them but they do not love you, and you believe in all Scriptures. When they meet you they say, 'We believe.' But when alone, they bite their fingertips in rage. Say, 'O Prophet,' ''May you' die of your rage!' Surely Allah knows best what is 'hidden' in the heart.

- Mustafa Khattab

Ah! ye are those who love them but they love you not though ye believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you they say "We believe"; but when they are alone they bite off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say: "Perish in your rage; Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart." ⁴⁴⁰ ⁴⁴¹

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:120

إِن تَمْسَسْكُمْ حَسَنَةٌ تَسُؤْهُمْ وَإِن تُصِبْكُمْ سَيِّئَةٌ يَفْرَحُوا۟ بِهَا ۖ وَإِن تَصْبِرُوا۟ وَتَتَّقُوا۟ لَا يَضُرُّكُمْ كَيْدُهُمْ شَيْـًٔا ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطٌ In tamsaskum h asanatun tasuhum wain tu s ibkum sayyiatun yafra h oo bih a wain ta s biroo watattaqoo l a ya d urrukum kayduhum shayan inna All a ha bim a yaAAmaloona mu h ee t un

When you 'believers' are touched with good, they grieve; but when you are afflicted with evil, they rejoice. 'Yet,' if you are patient and mindful 'of Allah', their schemes will not harm you in the least. Surely Allah is Fully Aware of what they do.

- Mustafa Khattab

If aught that is good befalls you it grieves them; but if some misfortune overtakes you they rejoice at it. But if ye are constant and do right not the least harm will their cunning do to you for Allah compasseth round about all that they do.

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:121

وَإِذْ غَدَوْتَ مِنْ أَهْلِكَ تُبَوِّئُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَقَـٰعِدَ لِلْقِتَالِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ Wai th ghadawta min ahlika tubawwio almumineena maq a AAida lilqit a li wa A ll a hu sameeAAun AAaleem un

AND [remember, O Prophet, the day] when thou didst set out from thy home at early morn to place the believers in battle array.⁹⁰ And God was all-hearing, all-knowing

- Mohammad Asad

This reference to the battle of Uhud, to which many verses of this surah are devoted, connects with the exhortation implied in the preceding verse, "if you are patient in adversity and conscious of God, their guile cannot harm you at all". Since this and the subsequent references cannot be fully understood without a knowledge of the historical background, a brief account of the battle would seem to be indicated. In order to avenge their catastrophic defeat at Badr in the second year after the hijrah, the pagan Meccans - supported by several tribes hostile to the Muslims - mustered in the following year an army comprising ten thousand men under the command of Abu Sufyan and marched against Medina. On hearing of their approach, in the month of Shawwal 3 H., the Prophet held a council of war at which the tactics to be adopted were discussed. In view of the overwhelming cavalry forces at the disposal of the enemy, the Prophet himself was of the opinion that the Muslims should give battle from behind the fortifications of Medina and, if need be, fight in its narrow streets and lanes; and his plan was supported by some of the most outstanding among his Companions. However, the majority of the Muslim leaders who participated in the council strongly insisted on going forth and meeting the enemy in the open field. In obedience to the Qur'anic principle that all communal affairs must be transacted on the basis of mutually-agreed decisions (see verse 159 of this surah, as well as 42 : 38), the Prophet sorrowfully gave way to the will of the majority and set out with his followers towards the plain below the mountain of Uhud, a little over three miles from Medina. His army consisted of less than one thousand men; but on the way to Mount Uhud this number was still further reduced by the defection of some three hundred men led by the hypocritical 'Abd Allah ibn Ubayy, who pretended to be convinced that the Muslims did not really intend to fight. Shortly before the battle, two other groups from among the Prophet's forces - namely, the clans of Banu Salamah (of the tribe of Al-Aws) and Banu Harithah (of the tribe of Khazraj) almost lost heart and were about to join the defectors (3 : 122) on the plea that because of their numerical weakness the Muslims must now avoid giving battle; but at the last moment they decided to follow the Prophet. Having less than seven hundred men with him, the Prophet arrayed the bulk of his forces with their backs to the mountain and posted all his archers - numbering fifty - on a nearby hill in order to provide cover against an outflanking manoeuvre by the enemy cavalry; these archers were ordered not to leave their post under any circumstances. In their subsequent, death-defying assault upon the greatly superior forces of the pagan Quraysh, the Muslims gained a decisive advantage over the former and almost routed them. At that moment, however, most of the archers, believing that the battle had been won and fearing lest they lose their share of the spoils, abandoned their covering position and joined the melee around the encampment of the Quraysh. Seizing this opportunity, the bulk of the Meccan cavalry under the command of Khalid ibn al-Walid (who shortly after this battle embraced Islam and later became one of the greatest Muslim generals of all times) veered round in a wide arc and attacked the Muslim forces from the rear. Deprived of the cover of the archers, and caught between two fires, the Muslims retreated in disorder, with the loss of many lives. The Prophet himself and a handful of his most stalwart Companions defended themselves desperately; and the Prophet was seriously injured and fell to the ground. The cry immediately arose, "The Apostle of God has been killed!" Many of the Muslims began to flee; some among them were even prepared to throw themselves upon the mercy of the enemy. But a few of the Companions - among them 'Umar ibn al-Khattab and Talhah - called out, "What good are your lives without him, O believers? Let us die as he has died!" - and threw themselves with the strength of despair against the Meccans. Their example at once found an echo among the rest of the Muslims, who in the meantime had learnt that the Prophet was alive: they rallied and counter-attacked the enemy, and thus saved the day. But the Muslims were now too exhausted to exploit their chances of victory, and the battle ended in a draw, with the enemy retreating in the direction of Mecca. On the next day the Prophet started in pursuit of them at the head of seventy of his Companions. But when the Muslims reached the place called Hamra' al-Asad, about eight miles south of Medina, it became obvious that the Meccans were in no mood to risk another encounter and were rapidly marching home; and thereupon the tiny Muslim army returned to Medina.

'Remember, O Prophet,' when you left your home in the early morning to position the believers in the battlefield. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

- Mustafa Khattab

Remember that morning thou didst leave the household (early) to post the faithful at their stations for battle: and Allah heareth and knoweth all things. ⁴⁴²

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

The battle of Uhud was a great testing time for the young Muslim community. Their mettle and the wisdom and strength of their Leader were shown in the battle of Badr (iii. 13 and note), in which the Makkan Pagans suffered a crushing defeat. The Makkans were determined to wipe off their disgrace and to annihilate the Muslims in Madinah. To this end they collected a large force and marched to Madinah. They numbered some 3,000 fighting men under Abu Sufyan, and they were so confident of victory that their women-folk came with them, and showed the most shameful savagery after the battle. To meet the threatened danger the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad Al-Mustafa, with his usual foresight, courage, and initiative, resolved to take his station at the foot of Mount Uhud, which dominates the city of Madinah some three miles to the north. Early in the morning, on the 7th of Shawwal, A.H. 3 (January, 625), he made his dispositions for battle. Madinah winters are notoriously rigorous, but the warriors of Islam (700 to 1000 in number) were up early. A torrent bed was to their south, and the passes in the hills at their back were filled with 50 archers to prevent the enemy attack from the rear. The enemy were set the task of attacking the walls of Madinah, with the Muslims at their rear. In the beginning the battle went well for the Muslims. The enemy wavered, but the Muslim archers, in disobedience of their orders, left their posts to join in the pursuit and share in the booty. There was also treachery on the part of the 300 "Hypocrites" led by Abdullah ibn Ubai, who deserted. The enemy took advantage of the opening left by the archers, and there was severe hand-to-hand fighting, in which numbers told in favour of the enemy. Many of the Companions and Helpers were killed. But there was no rout. Among the Muslim martyrs was the gallant Hamza, a brother of the Prophet's father. The graves of the martyrs are still shown at Uhud. The Messenger himself was wounded in his head and face, and one of his front teeth was broken. Had it not been for his firmness, courage, and coolness, all would have been lost. As it was, the prophet, in spite of his wound, and many of the wounded Muslims, inspired by his example, returned to the field next day, and Abu Sufyan and his Makkan army thought it most prudent to withdraw. Madinah was saved, but a lesson in faith, constancy, firmness, and steadfastness was learnt by the Muslims.

3:122

إِذْ هَمَّت طَّآئِفَتَانِ مِنكُمْ أَن تَفْشَلَا وَٱللَّهُ وَلِيُّهُمَا ۗ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ I th hammat ta ifat a ni minkum an tafshal a wa A ll a hu waliyyuhum a waAAal a All a hi falyatawakkali almuminoon a

'Remember' when two groups among you 'believers' were about to cower, then Allah reassured them. So in Allah let the believers put their trust.

- Mustafa Khattab

Remember two of your parties meditated cowardice; but Allah was their Protector and in Allah should the faithful (ever) put their trust. ⁴⁴³

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:123

وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ ۖ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ Walaqad na s arakumu All a hu bibadrin waantum a th illatun fa i ttaqoo All a ha laAAallakum tashkuroon a

Indeed, Allah made you victorious at Badr when you were 'vastly' outnumbered. So be mindful of Allah, perhaps you will be grateful.

- Mustafa Khattab

Allah had helped you at Badr when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah; thus may ye show your gratitude. ⁴⁴⁴

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:124

إِذْ تَقُولُ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَلَن يَكْفِيَكُمْ أَن يُمِدَّكُمْ رَبُّكُم بِثَلَـٰثَةِ ءَالَـٰفٍ مِّنَ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ مُنزَلِينَ I th taqoolu lilmumineena alan yakfiyakum an yumiddakum rabbukum bithal a thati a l a fin mina almal a ikati munzaleen a

'Remember, O Prophet,' when you said to the believers, 'Is it not enough that your Lord will send down a reinforcement of three thousand angels for your aid?'

- Mustafa Khattab

Remember thou saidst to the faithful: is it not enough for you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels (specially) sent down? ⁴⁴⁵

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:125

بَلَىٰٓ ۚ إِن تَصْبِرُوا۟ وَتَتَّقُوا۟ وَيَأْتُوكُم مِّن فَوْرِهِمْ هَـٰذَا يُمْدِدْكُمْ رَبُّكُم بِخَمْسَةِ ءَالَـٰفٍ مِّنَ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ مُسَوِّمِينَ Bal a in ta s biroo watattaqoo wayatookum min fawrihim h atha yumdidkum rabbukum bikhamsati a l a fin mina almal a ikati musawwimeen a

Most certainly, if you 'believers' are firm and mindful 'of Allah' and the enemy launches a sudden attack on you, Allah will reinforce you with five thousand angels designated 'for battle'.

- Mustafa Khattab

"Yea" if ye remain firm and act aright even if the enemy should rush here on you in hot haste your Lord would help you with five thousand angels making a terrific onslaught. ⁴⁴⁶

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:126

وَمَا جَعَلَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا بُشْرَىٰ لَكُمْ وَلِتَطْمَئِنَّ قُلُوبُكُم بِهِۦ ۗ وَمَا ٱلنَّصْرُ إِلَّا مِنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ Wam a jaAAalahu All a hu ill a bushr a lakum walita t mainna quloobukum bihi wam a a l nna s ru ill a min AAindi All a hi alAAazeezi al h akeem i

Allah ordained this 'reinforcement' only as good news for you and reassurance for your hearts. And victory comes only from Allah- the Almighty, All-Wise-

- Mustafa Khattab

Allah made it but a message of hope for you; and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah the Exalted the Wise. ⁴⁴⁷

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:127

لِيَقْطَعَ طَرَفًا مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ أَوْ يَكْبِتَهُمْ فَيَنقَلِبُوا۟ خَآئِبِينَ Liyaq t aAAa t arafan mina alla th eena kafaroo aw yakbitahum fayanqaliboo kh a ibeen a

to destroy a group of the disbelievers and humble the rest, causing them to withdraw in disappointment.

- Mustafa Khattab

That he might cut off a fringe of the unbelievers or expose them to infamy and they should then be turned back frustrated of their purpose. ⁴⁴⁸

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:128

لَيْسَ لَكَ مِنَ ٱلْأَمْرِ شَىْءٌ أَوْ يَتُوبَ عَلَيْهِمْ أَوْ يُعَذِّبَهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ ظَـٰلِمُونَ Laysa laka mina alamri shayon aw yatooba AAalayhim aw yuAAa thth ibahum fainnahum th a limoon a

You 'O Prophet' have no say in the matter.¹ It is up to Allah to turn to them in mercy or punish them, for indeed they are wrongdoers.

- Mustafa Khattab

Not for thee (but for Allah) is the decision: whether He turn in mercy to them or punish them; for they are indeed wrong-doers. ⁴⁴⁹

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:129

وَلِلَّهِ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ يَغْفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ Walill a hi m a fee a l ssam a w a ti wam a fee alar d i yaghfiru liman yash a o wayuAAa thth ibu man yash a o wa A ll a hu ghafoorun ra h eem un

To Allah 'alone' belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. He forgives whoever He wills, and punishes whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

- Mustafa Khattab

To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth and punisheth whom He pleaseth: but Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

3:130

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَأْكُلُوا۟ ٱلرِّبَوٰٓا۟ أَضْعَـٰفًا مُّضَـٰعَفَةً ۖ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ Y a ayyuh a alla th eena a manoo l a takuloo a l rrib a a d AA a fan mu da AAafatan wa i ttaqoo All a ha laAAallakum tufli h oon a

Surah 3. Aal-Imran

Qur'an

Translation

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[But,] behold, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - neither their worldly possessions nor their children will in the least avail them against God: and it is they who are destined for the fire, therein to abide.

- Mohammad Asad

Surely for those who are unbelievers, neither their wealth nor their children shall in the least protect them from the wrath of Allah; they will be the inmates of hellfire and live therein forever.

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

Indeed, neither the wealth nor children of the disbelievers will be of any benefit to them against Allah. It is they who will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever.

- Mustafa Khattab

Lo! the riches and the progeny of those who disbelieve will not avail them aught against Allah; and such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide therein.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

Those who reject faith neither their possessions nor their (numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah; they will be companions of the fire dwelling therein (for ever). 438

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

The parable of what they spend on the life of this world is that of an icy wind which smites the tilth of people who have sinned against themselves, and destroys it: for, it is not God who does them wrong, but it is they who are wronging themselves.86

- Mohammad Asad

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

The good they do in this worldly life is like the harvest of an evil people struck by a bitter wind, destroying it 'completely'. Allah never wronged them, but they wronged themselves.

- Mustafa Khattab

The likeness of that which they spend in this life of the world is as the likeness of a biting, icy wind which smiteth the harvest of a people who have wronged themselves, and devastateth it. Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

What they spend in the life of this (material) world may be likened to a wind which brings a nipping frost: it strikes and destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own souls; it is not Allah that hath wronged them but they wrong themselves. 439

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

- Mohammad Asad

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

O believers! Do not associate closely with those who would not miss a chance to harm you. Their only desire is to see you suffer. Their prejudice has become evident from what they say- and what their hearts hide is far worse. We have made Our revelations clear to you, if only you understood.

- Mustafa Khattab

O ye who believe! Take not for intimates others than your own folk, who would spare no pains to ruin you; they love to hamper you. Hatred is revealed by (the utterance of) their mouths, but that which their breasts hide is greater. We have made plain for you the revelations if ye will understand.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

O ye who believe! take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks; they will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you the Signs if ye have wisdom.

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

- Mohammad Asad

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

Here you are! You love them but they do not love you, and you believe in all Scriptures. When they meet you they say, 'We believe.' But when alone, they bite their fingertips in rage. Say, 'O Prophet,' ''May you' die of your rage!' Surely Allah knows best what is 'hidden' in the heart.

- Mustafa Khattab

O ye are those who love them though they love you not, and ye believe in all the Scripture. When they fall in with you they say: We believe; but when they go apart they bite their finger tips at you, for rage. Say: Perish in your rage! Lo! Allah is Aware of what is hidden in (your) breasts.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

If good fortune comes to you, it grieves them; and if evil befalls you, they rejoice in it. But if you are patient in adversity and conscious of God, their guile cannot harm you at all: for, verily, God encompasses [with His might] all that they do.

- Mohammad Asad

When you are blessed with good fortune they grieve; but if some misfortune overtakes you they rejoice. If you are patient and guard yourself against evil, their schemes will not harm you in any way. Surely Allah encompasses all their actions.

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

When you 'believers' are touched with good, they grieve; but when you are afflicted with evil, they rejoice. 'Yet,' if you are patient and mindful 'of Allah', their schemes will not harm you in the least. Surely Allah is Fully Aware of what they do.

- Mustafa Khattab

If a lucky chance befall you, it is evil unto them, and if disaster strike you they rejoice thereat. But if ye persevere and keep from evil their guile will never harm you. Lo! Allah is Surrounding what they do.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

If aught that is good befalls you it grieves them; but if some misfortune overtakes you they rejoice at it. But if ye are constant and do right not the least harm will their cunning do to you for Allah compasseth round about all that they do.

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

AND [remember, O Prophet, the day] when thou didst set out from thy home at early morn to place the believers in battle array.90 And God was all-hearing, all-knowing

- Mohammad Asad

O Muhammad, remember that morning when you left your household at an early hour to assign the believers to their battle-posts (in the battle of Uhud): Allah hears and knows everything.

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

'Remember, O Prophet,' when you left your home in the early morning to position the believers in the battlefield. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

- Mustafa Khattab

And remember when thou settedst forth at daybreak from thy housefolk to assign to the believers their positions for the battle, Allah was Hearer, Knower.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

Remember that morning thou didst leave the household (early) to post the faithful at their stations for battle: and Allah heareth and knoweth all things. 442

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

when two groups from among you were about to lose heart,91 although God was near unto them and it is in God that the believers must place their trust:

- Mohammad Asad

Remember when two of your companies became fainthearted and Allah protected them through strengthening their hearts. In Allah should the believers put their trust.

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

'Remember' when two groups among you 'believers' were about to cower, then Allah reassured them. So in Allah let the believers put their trust.

- Mustafa Khattab

When two parties of you almost fell away, and Allah was their Protecting Friend. In Allah do believers put their trust.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

Remember two of your parties meditated cowardice; but Allah was their Protector and in Allah should the faithful (ever) put their trust. 443

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

for, indeed, God did succour you at Badr, when you were utterly weak.92 Remain, then, conscious of God, so that you might have cause to be grateful.

- Mohammad Asad

Allah helped you at the battle of Badr when you were helpless. Therefore, have fear of Allah; perhaps you may become thankful.

- Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

Indeed, Allah made you victorious at Badr when you were 'vastly' outnumbered. So be mindful of Allah, perhaps you will be grateful.

- Mustafa Khattab

Allah had already given you the victory at Badr, when ye were contemptible. So observe your duty to Allah in order that ye may be thankful.

- Marmaduke Pickthall

Allah had helped you at Badr when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah; thus may ye show your gratitude. 444

- Abdullah Yusuf Ali

[And remember] when thou didst say unto the believers: "Is it not enough for you [to know] that your Sustainer will aid you with three thousand angels sent down [from on high]?

- Mohammad Asad

Those who reject faith neither their possessions nor their (numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah; they will be companions of the fire dwelling therein (for ever). ⁴³⁸

The parable of what they spend on the life of this world is that of an icy wind which smites the tilth of people who have sinned against themselves, and destroys it: for, it is not God who does them wrong, but it is they who are wronging themselves.⁸⁶

What they spend in the life of this (material) world may be likened to a wind which brings a nipping frost: it strikes and destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own souls; it is not Allah that hath wronged them but they wrong themselves. ⁴³⁹

AND [remember, O Prophet, the day] when thou didst set out from thy home at early morn to place the believers in battle array.⁹⁰ And God was all-hearing, all-knowing

Remember that morning thou didst leave the household (early) to post the faithful at their stations for battle: and Allah heareth and knoweth all things. ⁴⁴²

when two groups from among you were about to lose heart,⁹¹ although God was near unto them and it is in God that the believers must place their trust:

Remember two of your parties meditated cowardice; but Allah was their Protector and in Allah should the faithful (ever) put their trust. ⁴⁴³

for, indeed, God did succour you at Badr, when you were utterly weak.⁹² Remain, then, conscious of God, so that you might have cause to be grateful.

Allah had helped you at Badr when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah; thus may ye show your gratitude. ⁴⁴⁴

Remember thou saidst to the faithful: is it not enough for you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels (specially) sent down? ⁴⁴⁵

Nay, but if you are patient in adversity and conscious of Him, and the enemy should fall upon you of a sudden, your Sustainer will aid you with five thousand angels swooping down!"⁹³

"Yea" if ye remain firm and act aright even if the enemy should rush here on you in hot haste your Lord would help you with five thousand angels making a terrific onslaught. ⁴⁴⁶

And God ordained this [to be said by His Apostle⁹⁴ ] only as a glad tiding for you, and that your hearts should thereby be set at rest - since no succour can come from any save God, the Almighty, the Truly Wise -

Allah made it but a message of hope for you; and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah the Exalted the Wise. ⁴⁴⁷

[and] that [through you] He might destroy some of those who were bent on denying the truth, and so abase the others⁹⁵ that they would withdraw in utter hopelessness.

That he might cut off a fringe of the unbelievers or expose them to infamy and they should then be turned back frustrated of their purpose. ⁴⁴⁸

You 'O Prophet' have no say in the matter.¹ It is up to Allah to turn to them in mercy or punish them, for indeed they are wrongdoers.

Not for thee (but for Allah) is the decision: whether He turn in mercy to them or punish them; for they are indeed wrong-doers. ⁴⁴⁹

whereas unto God belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth: He forgives whom He wills, and He chastises whom He wills; and God is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.⁹⁶

O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not gorge yourselves on usury, doubling and re-doubling it⁹⁷ - but remain conscious of God, so that you might attain to a happy state;