That is because they opposed Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad
SAW). And whosoever opposes Allâh, then verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment.
(4) What you (O Muslims)
cut down of the palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left them standing on their
stems, it was by Leave of Allâh, and in order that He might disgrace the
Fâsiqûn (the rebellious, the disobedient to Allâh). (5) And what Allâh gave
as booty (Fai') to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from them — for this you made
no expedition with either cavalry or camelry. But Allâh gives power to His
Messengers over whomsoever He wills. And Allâh is Able to do all things. (6) What Allâh gave as
booty (Fai') to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from the people of the townships,
- it is for Allâh, His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), the kindred (of Messenger
Muhammad SAW), the orphans, Al¬Masâkin (the poor), and the wayfarer, in order
that it may not become a fortune used by the rich among you. And whatsoever the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you,
abstain (from it)[] , And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment. (7) (And there is also a
share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes
and their property, seeking Bounties from Allâh and to please Him. and helping
Allâh (i.e. helping His religion) and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW). Such are
indeed the truthful (to what they say). (8) And (it is also for) those who, before
them, had homes (in Al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who
emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they
have been given (from the booty of Banu An-Nadîr), and give them (emigrants)
preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that. And
whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be the
successful. (9)