Al-Tawba
Freedom from (all) obligations (is declared) from Allâh and His Messenger
(SAW) to those of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers
in the Oneness of Allâh), with whom you made a treaty. (1) So travel freely (O
Mushrikûn - see V.2:105) for four months (as you will) throughout the land, but know that
you cannot escape (from the Punishment of) Allâh, and Allâh will disgrace the
disbelievers. (2) And a declaration from Allâh and His Messenger to mankind on the
greatest day (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah - the 12th month of Islâmic calendar) that Allâh is
free from (all) obligations to the Mushrikûn (see V.2:105) and so is His
Messenger. So if you (Mushrikûn) repent, it is better for you, but if you turn
away, then know that you cannot escape (from the Punishment of) Allâh. And give
tidings (O Muhammad SAW) of a painful torment to those who disbelieve. (3) Except those of the
Mushrikûn (see V.2:105) with whom you have a treaty, and who have not subsequently
failed you in aught, nor have supported anyone against you. So fulfill their
treaty to them for the end of their term. Surely Allâh loves Al- Mattaqûn (the
pious - see V.2:2). (4) Then when the Sacred Months (the Ist, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of the
Islâmic calendar) have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (see V.2:105) wherever you find
them, and capture them and besiege them, and lie in wait for them in each and
every ambush. But if they repent and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and
give Zakât, then leave their way free. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.[] (5) And if anyone of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans,
disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh) seeks your protection then grant him
protection, so that he may hear the Word of Allâh (the Qur'ân), and then escort
him to where he can be secure, that is because they are men who know not. (6)How can there be a
covenant with Allâh and with His Messenger for the Mushrikûn (polytheists,
idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh) except those with whom
you made a covenant near Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah)? So long, as they are
true to you, stand you true to them. Verily, Allâh loves Al-Muttaqûn (the pious
- see V.2:2) (7) How (can there be such a covenant with them) that when you are
overpowered by them, they regard not the ties, either of kinship or of covenant
with you? With (good words from) their mouths they please you, but their hearts
are averse to you, and most of them are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to
Allâh). (8) They have purchased with the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh a little gain, and they hindered
men from His Way; evil indeed is that which they used to do. (9) With regard to a
believer, they respect not the ties, either of kinship or of covenant! It is
they who are the transgressors. (10) But if they repent, perform As-Salât
(Iqâmat-as-Salât) and give Zakât, then they are your brethren in religion. (In
this way) We explain the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) in detail for a people who know. (11) But if they violate
their oaths after their covenant, and attack your religion with disapproval and
criticism then fight (you) the leaders of disbelief (chiefs of Quraish - pagans
of Makkah) - for surely their oaths are nothing to them - so that they may stop
(evil actions). (12) Will you not fight a people who have violated their oaths
(pagans of Makkah) and intended to expel the Messenger, while they did attack
you first? Do you fear them? Allâh has more right that you should fear Him, if
you are believers. (13)Fight against them so that Allâh will punish them by your
hands and disgrace them and give you victory over them and heal the breasts of
a believing people, (14) And remove the anger of their (believers') hearts. Allâh
accepts the repentance of whom He wills. Allâh is
All-Knowing, All-Wise. (15) Do you think that you shall be left alone
while Allâh has not yet tested those among you who have striven hard and fought
and have not taken Walîjah [(Batanah - helpers, advisors and consultants from
disbelievers, pagans) giving openly to them their secrets] besides Allâh and
His Messenger, and the believers. Allâh is Well-Acquainted with what you do. (16) It is not for the
Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of
Allâh), to maintain the Mosques of Allâh (i.e. to pray and worship Allâh
therein, to look after their cleanliness and their building), while they
witness against their ownselves of disbelief. The works of such are in vain and
in Fire shall they abide. (17) The Mosques of Allâh shall be maintained only
by those who believe in Allâh and the Last Day; perform As-Salât
(Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give Zakât and fear none but Allâh. It is they who are
on true guidance. (18) Do you consider the providing of drinking water to the
pilgrims and the maintenance of Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah) as equal to the
worth of those who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, and strive hard and fight
in the Cause of Allâh? They are not equal before Allâh. And Allâh guides not
those people who are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers). (19) Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism)
and emigrated and strove hard and fought in Allâh's Cause with their wealth and
their lives are far higher in degree with Allâh. They are the successful.[] (20)Their Lord gives them glad tidings of Mercy from Him, and
that His being pleased (with them), and of Gardens (Paradise)
for them wherein are everlasting delights. (21) They will dwell
therein forever. Verily, with Allâh is a great reward. (22) O you who believe!
Take not for Auliyâ' (supporters and helpers) your fathers and your brothers if
they prefer disbelief to Belief. And whoever of you does so, then he is one of
the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers). (23) Say: If your fathers, your sons, your brothers,
your wives, your kindred, the wealth that you have gained, the commerce in
which you fear a decline, and the dwellings in which you delight are dearer to
you than Allâh and His Messenger, and striving hard and fighting in His
Cause[], then wait until Allâh brings about His Decision (torment). And Allâh
guides not the people who are Al-Fâsiqûn (the rebellious, disobedient to Allâh)
(24) Truly Allâh has given
you victory on many battlefields, and on the Day of Hunain (battle) when you
rejoiced at your great number but it availed you naught and the earth, vast as
it is, was straitened for you, then you turned back in flight. (25) Then Allâh did send
down His Sakînah (calmness, tranquillity and reassurance, etc.) on the
Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and on the believers, and sent down forces (angels)
which you saw not, and punished the disbelievers. Such is the recompense of
disbelievers. (26)Then after that Allâh will accept the repentance of whom He
wills. And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (27) O you who believe (in
Allâh's Oneness and in His Messenger (Muhammad SAW)! Verily, the Mushrikûn
(polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, and in
the Message of Muhammad SAW) are Najasun (impure)[]. So let them not come near
Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah) after this year, and if you fear poverty, Allâh
will enrich you if He wills, out of His Bounty. Surely, Allâh is All-Knowing,
All-Wise. (28) Fight against those who (1) believe not in Allâh, (2) nor in the Last Day,
(3) nor forbid that which
has been forbidden by Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) (4) and those who
acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islâm) among the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah[] with willing
submission, and feel themselves subdued. (29) And the Jews say: 'Uzair (Ezra) is the
son of Allâh, and the Christians say: Messiah is the son of Allâh. That is
their saying with their mouths, resembling the saying of the those who
disbelieved aforetime. Allâh's Curse be on them, how they are deluded away from
the truth![] (30) They (Jews and Christians) took their rabbis and their monks to
be their lords besides Allâh (by obeying them in things which they made lawful
or unlawful according to their own desires without being ordered by Allâh), and
(they also took as their Lord) Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary), while they (Jews
and Christians) were commanded [in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel))
to worship none but One Ilâh (God - Allâh) Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right
to be worshipped but He)[]. Praise and glory is to Him, (far above is He) from
having the partners they associate (with Him)." (31)They (the
disbelievers, the Jews and the Christians) want to extinguish Allâh's Light
(with which Muhammad SAW has been sent - Islâmic Monotheism) with their mouths,
but Allâh will not allow except that His Light should be perfected even though
the Kâfirûn (disbelievers) hate (it). (32) It is He Who has sent His Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islâm), to make it
superior over all religions even though the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans,
idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh) hate (it). (33) O you who believe!
Verily, there are many of the (Jewish) rabbis and the (Christian) monks who
devour the wealth of mankind in falsehood, and hinder (them) from the Way of
Allâh (i.e. Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism). And those who hoard up
gold and silver [Al-Kanz: the money, the Zakât of which has not been paid], and
spend them not in the Way of Allâh, -announce unto them a painful torment. (34) On the Day when that
(Al-Kanz: money, gold and silver, the Zakât of which has not been paid) will be
heated in the Fire of Hell and with it will be branded their foreheads, their
flanks, and their backs, (and it will be said unto them):-"This is the
treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to
hoard."[] (35) Verily, the number of months with Allâh is twelve months (in a
year), so was it ordained by Allâh on the Day when He created the heavens and
the earth; of them four are Sacred, (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the
Islâmic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein,
and fight against the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers
in the Oneness of Allâh) collectively[], as they fight against you
collectively. But know that Allâh is with those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious
- see V.2:2). (36)The postponing (of a Sacred Month) is indeed an addition to disbelief:
thereby the disbelievers are led astray, for they make it lawful one year and
forbid it another year in order to adjust the number of months forbidden by
Allâh, and make such forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their deeds is made
fair-seeming pleasing to them. And Allâh guides not the people, who disbelieve.
(37) O you who believe!
What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the
Cause of Allâh (i.e. Jihâd) you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased
with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But little is the
enjoyment of the life of this world as compared to the Hereafter.[] (38) If you march not
forth, He will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by
another people, and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allâh is Able to do all
things (39) If you help him (Muhammad SAW) not (it does not matter), for
Allâh did indeed help him when the disbelievers drove him out, the second of
two, when they (Muhammad SAW and Abu Bakr radhiallahu'anhu) were in the cave,
and he (SAW) said to his companion (Abu Bakr radhiallahu'anhu): "Be not
sad (or afraid), surely Allâh is with us." Then Allâh sent down His
Sakînah (calmness, tranquillity, peace) upon him, and strengthened him with
forces (angels) which you saw not, and made the word of those who disbelieved
the lowermost, while the Word of Allâh that became the uppermost, and Allâh is
All-Mighty, All-Wise. (40)March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young
and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), strive hard with your wealth
and your lives in the Cause of Allâh. This is better for you, if you but knew.
(41) Had it been a near
gain (booty in front of them) and an easy journey, they would have followed
you, but the distance (Tabuk expedition) was long for them, and they would
swear by Allâh, "If we only could, we would certainly have come forth with
you." They destroy their ownselves, and Allâh knows that they are liars— (42) May Allâh forgive you
(O Muhammad SAW). Why did you grant them leave (for remaining behind, you
should have persisted as regards your order to them to proceed on Jihâd), until
those who told the truth were seen by you in a clear light, and you had known
the liars? (43) Those who believe in Allâh and the Last Day would not ask your
leave to be exempted from fighting with their properties and their lives, and
Allâh is the All-Knower of Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) (44) It is only those who
believe not in Allâh and the Last Day and whose hearts are in doubt that ask
your leave (to be exempted from Jihâd). So in their doubts they waver. (45) And if they had
intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparation for it,
but Allâh was averse to their being sent forth, so He made them lag behind, and
it was said (to them), "Sit you among those who sit (at home)." (46) Had they marched out
with you, they would have added to you nothing except disorder, and they would
have hurried about in your midst (spreading corruption) and sowing sedition
among you, and there are some among you who would have listened to them. And
Allâh is the All-Knower of the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers). (47)Verily, they had
plotted sedition before, and had upset matters for you, - until the truth
(victory) came and the Decree of Allâh (His religion, Islâm) became manifest
though they hated it (48) And among them is he who
says:"Grant me leave (to be exempted from Jihâd) and put me not into
trial." Surely, they have fallen into trial. And verily, Hell is
surrounding the disbelievers. (49) If good befalls you (O Muhammad SAW), it
grieves them, but if a calamity overtakes you, they say: "We took our
precaution beforehand," and they turn away rejoicing. (50) Say: "Nothing
shall ever happen to us except what Allâh has ordained for us. He is our Maulâ
(Lord, Helper and Protector)." And in Allâh let the believers put their
trust. (51) Say: "Do you wait for us (anything) except one of the two
best things (martyrdom or victory); while we await for you either that Allâh
will afflict you with a punishment from Himself or at our hands. So wait, we
too are waiting with you." (52) Say: "Spend (in Allâh's Cause) willingly
or unwillingly, it will not be accepted from you. Verily, you are ever a people
who are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh)." (53) And nothing prevents
their contributions from being accepted from them except that they disbelieved
in Allâh and in His Messenger (Muhammad SAW); and that they came not to
As-Salât (the prayer) except in a lazy state[]; and that they offer not
contributions but unwillingly. (54)So let not their wealth or their children
amaze you (O Muhammad SAW); in reality Allâh's Plan is to punish them with
these things in the life of the this world, and that their souls shall depart
(die) while they are disbelievers. (55) They swear by Allâh that they are truly of
you while they are not of you, but they are a people (hypocrites) who are
afraid (that you may kill them). (56) Should they find a refuge, or caves, or a
place of concealment, they would turn straightway thereto with a swift rush. (57) And of them are some
who accuse you (O Muhammad SAW) in the matter of (the distribution of) the
alms. If they are given part thereof, they are pleased, but if they are not
given thereof, behold! They are enraged![] (58) Would that they were
contented with what Allâh and His Messenger (SAW) gave them and had said:
"Allâh is Sufficient for us. Allâh will give us of His Bounty, and so will
His Messenger (from alms, etc.). We implore Allâh (to enrich us)." (59) As-Sadaqât (here it
means Zakât) are only for the Fuqarâ'[] (poor), and Al-Masâkin[] (the poor) and
those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who
have been inclined (towards Islâm); and to free the captives; and for those in
debt; and for Allâh's Cause (i.e. for Mujâhidûn - those fighting in the holy
battle), and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); a
duty imposed by Allâh. And Allâh is All-Knower, All-Wise. (60) And among them are
men who annoy the Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and say: "He is (lending his) ear
(to every news)." Say: "He listens to what is best for you; he
believes in Allâh; has faith in the believers; and is a mercy to those of you
who believe." But those who hurt Allâh's Messenger (Muhammad SAW) will
have a painful torment. (61)They swear by Allâh to you (Muslims) in order
to please you, but it is more fitting that they should please Allâh and His
Messenger (Muhammad SAW), if they are believers. (62) Know they not that
whoever opposes and shows hostility to Allâh (swt) and His Messenger (SAW),
certainly for him will be the Fire of Hell to abide therein. That is extreme
disgrace. (63) The hypocrites fear lest a Sûrah (chapter of the Qur'ân) should
be revealed about them, showing them what is in their hearts. Say: "(Go
ahead and) mock! But certainly Allâh will bring to light all that you
fear." (64) If you ask them (about this), they declare: "We were only
talking idly and joking." Say: "Was it at Allâh (swt), and His Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations) and His Messenger
(SAW) that you were mocking?" (65) Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after
you had believed. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others amongst you
because they were Mujrimûn (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals). (66) The hypocrites, men
and women, are one from another, they enjoin (on the people) Al-Munkar (i.e.
disbelief and polytheism of all kinds and all that Islâm has forbidden), and
forbid (people) from Al-Ma'rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm
orders one to do), and they close their hands [from giving (spending in Allâh's
Cause) alms]. They have forgotten Allâh, so He has forgotten them. Verily, the
hypocrites are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh). (67) Allâh has promised
the hypocrites — men and women — and the disbelievers, the Fire of Hell,
therein shall they abide. It will suffice them. Allâh has cursed them and for
them is the lasting torment. (68)Like those before you: they
were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in wealth and children.
They had enjoyed their portion (awhile), so enjoy your portion (awhile) as
those before you enjoyed their portion (awhile); and you indulged in play and
pastime (and in telling lies against Allâh and His Messenger Muhammad SAW) as
they indulged in play and pastime. Such are they whose deeds are in vain in
this world and in the Hereafter. Such are they who are the losers. (69) Has not the story
reached them of those before them? - The people of Nûh (Noah), ‘Âd, and
Thamûd, the people of Ibrâhîm (Abraham), the dwellers of Madyan (Midian) and
the cities overthrown [i.e. the people to whom Lût (Lot)
preached]; to them came their Messengers with clear proofs. So it was not Allâh
Who wronged them, but they used to wrong themselves. (70) The believers, men
and women, are Auliyâ’ (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one
another; they enjoin (on the people) Al-Ma‘rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all
that Islâm orders one to do), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e.
polytheism and disbelief of all kinds, and all that Islâm has forbidden); they
perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give the Zakât, and obey Allâh and His
Messenger. Allâh will have His Mercy on them. Surely Allâh is All-Mighty,
All-Wise. (71) Allâh has promised the believers -men and women, - Gardens under
which rivers flow to dwell therein forever, and beautiful mansions in Gardens
of 'Adn (Eden Paradise).
But the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allâh. That is the supreme
success. (72)O Prophet (Muhammad SAW)! Strive hard against the disbelievers
and the hypocrites, and be harsh against them, their abode is Hell, - and worst
indeed is that destination. (73) They swear by Allâh that they said nothing
(bad), but really they said the word of disbelief, and they disbelieved after
accepting Islâm, and they resolved that (plot to murder Prophet Muhammad SAW)
which they were unable to carry out, and they could not find any cause to do so
except that Allâh and His Messenger had enriched them of His Bounty. If then
they repent, it will be better for them, but if they turn away, Allâh will
punish them with a painful torment in this worldly life and in the Hereafter.
And there is none for them on earth as a Walî (supporter, protector) or a
helper. (74) And of them are some who made a covenant with Allâh (saying):
"If He bestowed on us of His Bounty, we will verily, give Sadaqâh (Zakât
and voluntary charity in Allâh's Cause) and will be certainly among those who
are righteous." (75) Then when He gave them of His Bounty, they became
niggardly [refused to pay the Sadaqâh (Zakât or voluntary charity)], and turned
away, averse. (76) So He punished them by putting hypocrisy into their hearts till
the Day whereon they shall meet Him, because they broke that (covenant with
Allâh) which they had promised to Him and because they used to tell lies. (77) Know they not that
Allâh knows their secret ideas, and their Najwa[] (secret counsels), and that
Allâh is the All-Knower of the unseen. (78) Those who defame such of the believers
who give charity (in Allâh's Cause) voluntarily, and such who could not find to
give charity (in Allâh's Cause) except what is available to them, so they mock
at them (believers), Allâh will throw back their mockery on them, and they
shall have a painful torment. (79)Whether you (O Muhammad SAW) ask forgiveness
for them (hypocrites) or ask not forgiveness for them … (and even) if you ask
seventy times for their forgiveness … Allâh will not forgive them, because they
have disbelieved in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW). And Allâh guides
not those people who are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh). (80) Those who stayed away
(from Tabuk expedition) rejoiced in their staying behind the Messenger of
Allâh; they hated to strive and fight with their properties and their lives in
the Cause of Allâh, and they said: "March not forth in the heat."
Say: "The Fire of Hell is more intense in heat", if only they could
understand! (81) So let them laugh a little and (they will) cry much as a
recompense of what they used to earn (by committing sins). (82) If Allâh brings you
back to a party of them (the hypocrites), and they ask your permission to go
out (to fight), say: "Never shall you go out with me, nor fight an enemy
with me; you were pleased to sit (inactive) on the first occasion, then you sit
(now) with those who lag behind." (83) And never (O Muhammad SAW) pray
(funeral prayer) for any of them (hypocrites) who dies, nor stand at his grave.
Certainly they disbelieved in Allâh and His Messenger, and died while they were
Fâsiqûn (rebellious, - disobedient to Allâh and His Messenger SAW). (84) And let not their
wealth or their children amaze you. Allâh's Plan is to punish them with these things
in this world, and that their souls shall depart (die) while they are
disbelievers. (85) And when a Sûrah (chapter from the Qur'ân) is revealed,
enjoining them to believe in Allâh and to strive hard and fight along with His
Messenger, the wealthy among them ask your leave to exempt them (from Jihâd)
and say, "Leave us (behind), we would be with those who sit (at
home)." (86)They are content to be with those (the women) who sit behind (at
home). Their hearts are sealed up (from all kinds of goodness and right
guidance), so they understand not. (87) But the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) and those
who believed with him (in Islâmic Monotheism) strove hard and fought with their
wealth and their lives (in Allâh's Cause). Such are they for whom are the good
things, and it is they who will be successful. (88) For them Allâh has
got ready Gardens (Paradise) under which
rivers flow, to dwell therein forever. That is the supreme success. (89) And those who made
excuses from the bedouins came (to you, O Prophet SAW) asking your permission
to exempt them (from the battle), and those who had lied to Allâh and His
Messenger sat at home (without asking the permission for it); a painful torment
will seize those of them who disbelieve. (90) There is no blame on those who are
weak or ill or who find no resources to spend [in holy fighting (Jihâd)], if
they are sincere and true (in duty) to Allâh and His Messenger.[] No ground (of
complaint) can there be against the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see the footnote of
V.9:120). And Allâh is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (91) Nor (is there blame) on those who came to you
to be provided with mounts, when you said: "I can find no mounts for
you," they turned back, while their eyes overflowing with tears of grief
that they could not find anything to spend (for Jihâd). (92) The ground (of
complaint) is only against those who are rich, and yet ask exemption[]. They
are content to be with (the women) who sit behind (at home) and Allâh has
sealed up their hearts (from all kinds of goodness and right guidance) so that
they know not (what they are losing). (93)They (the hypocrites) will present
their excuses to you (Muslims), when you return to them. Say (O Muhammad SAW)
"Present no excuses, we shall not believe you. Allâh has already informed
us of the news concerning you. Allâh and His Messenger will observe your deeds.
In the end you will be brought back to the All-Knower of the unseen and the
seen, then He (Allâh) will inform you of what you used to do." [Tafsir
At-Tabari]. (94) They will swear by Allâh to you (Muslims) when you return to
them, that you may turn away from them. So turn away from them. Surely, they
are Rijs [i.e. Najas[] (impure) because of their evil deeds], and Hell is their
dwelling place, - a recompense for that which they used to earn. (95) They (the hypocrites)
swear to you (Muslims) that you may be pleased with them, but if you are
pleased with them, certainly Allâh is not pleased with the people who are
Al-Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh) (96) The bedouins are the
worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and more likely to be in ignorance of the
limits (Allâh's Commandments and His Laws) which Allâh has revealed to His
Messenger. And Allâh is All-Knower, All-Wise. (97) And of the bedouins
there are some who look upon what they spend (in Allâh's Cause) as a fine and
watch for calamities for you, on them be the calamity of evil. And Allâh is
All-Hearer, All-Knower. (98) And of the bedouins there are some who
believe in Allâh and the Last Day, and look upon what they spend in Allâh's
Cause as means of nearness to Allâh, and a cause of receiving the Messenger's
invocations. Indeed these (spendings in Allâh's Cause) are a means of nearness
for them. Allâh will admit them to His Mercy. Certainly Allâh is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (99)And the foremost to embrace Islâm of the
Muhâjirûn (those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) and the Ansâr (the
citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhâjirûn) and also those
who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allâh is well-pleased with them as
they are well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which
rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein
forever. That is the supreme success. (100) And among the
bedouins round about you, some are hypocrites, and so are some among the people
of Al-Madinah, who persist in hypocrisy; you (O Muhammad SAW) know them not, We
know them. We shall punish them twice, and thereafter they shall be brought
back to a great (horrible) torment. (101) And (there are) others who have acknowledged
their sins, they have mixed a deed that was righteous with another that was
evil. Perhaps Allâh will turn unto them in forgiveness. Surely, Allâh is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.[] (102) Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in
order to purify them and sanctify them with it, and invoke Allâh for them.
Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them, and Allâh is
All-Hearer, All-Knower. (103) Know they not that Allâh accepts repentance
from His slaves and takes the Sadaqât (alms, charity) and that Allah Alone is
the One Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful? (104) And say (O Muhammad
SAW) "Do deeds! Allâh will see your deeds, and (so will) His Messenger and
the believers. And you will be brought back to the All-Knower of the unseen and
the seen. Then He will inform you of what you used to do." (105) And others are made
to await for Allâh's Decree, whether He will punish them or will forgive them.
And Allâh is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (106)And as for those who put up a mosque by way of
harm and disbelief, and to disunite the believers, and as an outpost for those
who warred against Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) aforetime, they will
indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good. Allâh bears witness that
they are certainly liars. (107) Never stand you therein. Verily, the mosque
whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety is more worthy that you
stand therein (to pray). In it are men who love to clean and to purify themselves.
And Allâh loves those who make themselves clean and pure (i.e. who clean their
private parts with dust [which has the cleansing properties of soap) and water
from urine and stools, after answering the call of nature]. (108) Is it then he who
laid the foundation of his building on piety to Allâh and His Good Pleasure
better, or he who laid the foundation of his building on the brink of an
undetermined precipice ready to crumble down, so that it crumbled to pieces
with him into the Fire of Hell. And Allâh guides not the people who are the
Zâlimûn (cruel, violent, proud, polytheist and wrong-doer). (109) The building which
they built will never cease to be a cause of hypocrisy and doubt in their
hearts, unless their hearts are cut to pieces. (i.e. till they die). And Allâh
is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (110) Verily, Allâh has purchased of the believers
their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allâh's Cause, so they kill
(others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in
the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur'ân. And who is truer to
his covenant than Allâh? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded.
That is the supreme success.[] (111)(The believers whose lives Allâh has purchased
are) those who trun to Allâh in repentance (from polytheism and hypocrisy,
etc.), who worship (Him), who praise (Him), who fast (or go out in Allâh's
Cause), who bow down (in prayer), who prostrate themselves (in prayer), who enjoin
(on people) Al-Ma'rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all what Islâm has ordained)
and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds and
all that Islâm has forbidden), and who observe the limits set by Allâh (do all
that Allâh has ordained and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which
Allâh has forbidden). And give glad tidings to the believers.[] (112) It is not (proper)
for the Prophet and those who believe to ask Allâh's Forgiveness for the
Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of
Allâh) even though they be of kin, after it has become clear to them that they
are the dwellers of the Fire (because they died in a state of disbelief). (113) And Ibrâhîm’s
(Abraham) invoking (of Allâh) for his father’s forgiveness was only because of
a promise he [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] had made to him (his father). But when it
became clear to him [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] that he (his father) is an enemy of
Allâh, he dissociated himself from him. Verily Ibrâhîm (Abraham) was Awwah (one
who invokes Allâh with humility, glorifies Him and remembers Him much) and was
forbearing. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî)[]. (114) And Allâh will never lead a people astray
after He has guided them until He makes clear to them as to what they should
avoid. Verily, Allâh is the All-Knower of everything.[] (115) Verily, Allâh! Unto
Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, He gives life and He
causes death. And besides Allâh you have neither any Walî (protector or
guardian) nor any helper. (116) Allâh has forgiven the Prophet (SAW), the
Muhajirûn (Muslim emigrants who left their homes and came to Al-Madinah) and
the Ansar (Muslims of Al-Madinah) who followed him (Muhammad SAW) in the time
of distress (Tabûk expedition), after the hearts of a party of them had nearly
deviated (from the Right Path), but He accepted their repentance. Certainly, He
is unto them full of Kindness, Most Merciful (117)And (He did forgive also)
the three [who did not join the Tabûk expedition whose case was deferred (by
the Prophet SAW)] (for Allâh’s Decision) till for them the earth, vast as it
is, was straitened and their ownselves were straitened to them, and they
perceived that there is no fleeing from Allâh, and no refuge but with Him.
Then, He forgave them (accepted their repentance), that they might beg for His
pardon [repent (unto Him)] Verily, Allâh is the One Who forgives and accepts
repentance, Most Merciful. (118) O you who believe! Be afraid of Allâh, and be
with those who are true (in words and deeds). (119) It was not becoming
of the people of Al-Madinah and the bedouins of the neighbourhood to remain
behind Allâh's Messenger (Muhammad SAW when fighting in Allâh's Cause) and (it
was not becoming of them) to prefer their own lives to his life. That is because
they suffer neither thirst nor fatigue, nor hunger in the Cause of Allâh, nor
they take any step to raise the anger of disbelievers nor inflict any injury
upon an enemy but is written to their credit as a deed of righteousness.
Surely, Allâh wastes not the reward of the Muhsinûn.[] (120) Nor do they spend
anything (in Allâh's Cause) - small or great - nor cross a valley, but is
written to their credit, that Allâh may recompense them with the best of what
they used to do (i.e. Allâh will reward their good deeds according to the
reward of their best deeds which they did in the most perfect manner).[] (121) And it is not
(proper) for the believers to go out to fight (Jihâd) all together. Of every
troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind)
may get instructions in (Islâmic) religion, and that they may warn their people
when they return to them, so that they may beware (of evil). (122)O you who believe!
Fight those of the disbelievers who are close to you, and let them find
harshness in you, and know that Allâh is with those who are the Al-Muttaqûn
(the pious - see V.2:2). (123) And whenever there comes down a Sûrah (chapter from the
Qur'ân), some of them (hypocrites) say: "Which of you has had his Faith
increased by it?" As for those who believe, it has increased their Faith,
and they rejoice. (124) But as for those in whose hearts is a disease (of doubt,
disbelief and hypocrisy), it will add suspicion and doubt to their suspicion,
disbelief and doubt, and they die while they are disbelievers. (125) See they not that
they are put in trail once or twice every year (with different kinds of
calamities, disease, famine)? Yet, they turn not in repentance, nor do they
learn a lesson (from it). (126) And whenever there comes down a Sûrah
(chapter from the Qur'ân), they look at one another (saying): "Does any
one see you?" Then they turn away. Allâh has turned their hearts (from the
light) because they are a people that understand not. (127) Verily, there has
come unto you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from amongst yourselves (i.e. whom you
know well). It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He
(Muhammad SAW) is anxious over you (to be rightly guided, to repent to Allâh,
and beg Him to pardon and forgive your sins, in order that you may enter
Paradise and be saved from the punishment of the Hell-fire), for the believers
(he SAW is) full of pity, kind, and merciful. (128) But if they turn
away, say (O Muhammad SAW): "Allâh is sufficient for me. Lâ ilâha illa
Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), in Him I put my trust and He
is the Lord of the Mighty Throne."[] (129)