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Muhammad [Muhammad] - English Translation - Noor International Center

Surah Muhammad [Muhammad] Ayah 38 Location Madanah Number 47

Those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allāh - He will waste their deeds.[1492]

So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure [their] bonds,[1494] and either [confer] favor[1495] afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens.[1496] That [is the command]. And if Allāh had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allāh - never will He waste their deeds.

And admit them to Paradise, which He has made known to them.

So is he who is on clear evidence from his Lord like him to whom the evil of his work has been made attractive and they follow their [own] desires?

And those who are guided - He increases them in guidance and gives them their righteousness.[1500]

Then do they await except that the Hour should come upon them unexpectedly? But already there have come [some of] its indications. Then how [i.e., what good] to them, when it has come, will be their remembrance?

Obedience and good words. And when the matter [of fighting] was determined, if they had been true to Allāh, it would have been better for them.

And We will surely test you until We make evident those who strive among you [for the cause of Allāh] and the patient, and We will test your affairs.

If He should ask you for them and press you, you would withhold, and He would expose your hatred [i.e., unwillingness].