Muhammad
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Those who disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allâh, and in the Message
of Prophet Muhammad SAW ], and hinder (men) from the
Path of Allâh (Islâmic Monotheism), He will render their deeds vain[] . (1) But those who believe
and do righteous good deeds, and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad
(SAW) — for it is the truth from their Lord, He will expiate from them their
sins, and will make good their state. (2) That is
because those who disbelieve follow falsehood, while those who believe follow
the truth from their Lord. Thus does Allâh set forth for mankind their parables. (3) So, when you meet (in fight — Jihâd in
Allâh's Cause), those who disbelieve smite (their) necks till when you have
killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take
them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free
them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islâm), until the
war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allâh to continue in
carrying out Jihâd against the disbelievers till they embrace Islâm and are
saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire or at least come under your
protection], but if it had been Allâh's Will, He Himself could certainly have
punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test some of
you with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allâh, He will never
let their deeds be lost.[] (4) He will guide them
and set right their state. (5) And admit them to Paradise which He has made
known to them (i.e. they will know their places in Paradise
better than they used to know their homes in the world). (Tafsir Ibn Kathir) (6) O you who believe! If
you help (in the cause of) Allâh, He will help you, and make your foothold
firm. (7) But those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic
Monotheism), for them is destruction, and (Allâh) will make their deeds vain. (8) That is because they
hate that which Allâh has sent down (this Qur'ân and Islâmic laws etc.), so He
has made their deeds fruitless. (9) Have they not travelled through the earth,
and seen what was the end of those before them? Allâh destroyed them completely
and a similar (fate awaits) the disbelievers. (10) That is because Allâh
is the Maula (Lord, Master, Helper, Protector, etc.) of those who believe, and
the disbelievers have no Maula (lord, master, helper, protector). (11)Certainly! Allâh will
admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do
righteous good deeds, to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), while
those who disbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as cattle eat, and the Fire will
be their abode. (12) And many a town, stronger than your town (Makkah) (O Muhammad
SAW) which has driven you out We have destroyed. And there was none to help
them. (13) Is he who is on a clear proof from his Lord, like those for whom
their evil deeds that they do are beautified for them, while they follow their
own lusts (evil desires)? (14) The description of Paradise which the
Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised (is that) in it are rivers of water
the taste and smell of which are not changed, rivers of milk of which the taste
never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of
clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and
forgiveness from their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in
the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their
bowels? (15) And among them are some who listen to you (O Muhammad SAW) till,
when they go out from you, they say to those who have received knowledge:
"What has he said just now? Such are men whose hearts Allâh has sealed,
and they follow their lusts (evil desires). (16) While as for those
who accept guidance, He increases their guidance, and bestows on them their
piety. (17) Do they then await (anything) other than the Hour, that it
should come upon them suddenly? But some of its portents (indications and
signs) have already come, and when it (actually) is on them, how can they
benefit then by their reminder?[] (18) So know (O Muhammad SAW) that Lâ ilâha
ill-allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh)[], and ask
forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing
women. And Allâh knows well your moving about, and your place of rest (in your
homes). (19) Those who believe say: "Why is not a Sûrah (chapter of the
Qur'ân) sent down (for us)? But when a decisive Sûrah (explaining and ordering
things) is sent down, and fighting (Jihâd — holy fighting in Allâh's Cause) is
mentioned (i.e. ordained) therein, you will see those in whose hearts is a
disease (of hypocrisy) looking at you with a look of one fainting to death. But
it was better for them (hypocrites, to listen to Allâh and to obey Him). (20) Obedience (to Allâh)
and good words (were better for them). And when the matter (preparation for
Jihâd) is resolved on, then if they had been true to Allâh, it would have been
better for them. (21) Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in
the land, and sever your ties of kinship?[] (22) Such are they whom
Allâh has cursed, so that He has made them deaf and blinded their sight. (23) Do they not then
think deeply in the Qur'ân, or are their hearts locked up (from understanding
it)? (24) Verily, those who have turned back (have apostatise) as
disbelievers after the guidance has been manifested to them — Shaitân (Satan)
has beautified for them (their false hopes), and (Allâh) prolonged their term
(age). (25) This is because they said to those who hate what Allâh has sent
down: "We will obey you in part of the matter," but Allâh knows their
secrets. (26) Then how (will it be) when the angels will take their souls at
death, smiting their faces and their backs? (27) That is because they
followed that which angered Allâh, and hated that which pleased Him. So He made
their deeds fruitless. (28) Or do those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy),
think that Allâh will not bring to light all their hidden ill-wills? (29) Had We willed, We could have shown them to you, and you should
have known them by their marks; but surely, you will know them by the tone of
their speech! And Allâh knows (all) your deeds. (30) And surely, We shall
try you till We test those who strive hard (for the Cause of Allâh) and
As-Sabirun (the patient ones), and We shall test your facts (i.e. the one who
is a liar, and the one who is truthful). (31) Verily, those who disbelieve, and
hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh (i.e. Islâm), and oppose the Messenger (
SAW) (by standing against him and hurting him), after the guidance[] has been
clearly shown to them, they will not hurt Allâh in the least, but He will make
their deeds fruitless, (32) O you who believe! Obey Allâh, and obey the Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) and render not vain your deeds. (33) Verily, those who
disbelieve, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh (i.e. Islâm); then die
while they are disbelievers, - Allâh will not forgive them.[] (34) So be not weak and
ask not for peace (from the enemies of Islâm), while you are having the upper
hand. Allâh is with you, and He will never decrease the reward of your good
deeds. (35) The life of this world is but play and pastime, but if you
believe (in the Oneness of Allâh — Islâmic Monotheism), and fear Allâh, and
avoid evil, He will grant you your wages, and will not ask you your wealth. (36) If He were to ask you
of it, and press you, you would covetously withhold, and He will bring out all
your (secret) ill-wills. (37) Behold! You are those who are called to spend
in the Cause of Allâh, yet among you are some who are niggardly. And whoever is
niggardly, it is only at the expense of his ownself. But Allâh is Rich (Free of
all needs), and you (mankind) are poor. And if you turn away (from Islâm and
the obedience to Allâh), He will exchange you for some other people, and they
will not be your likes. (38)