[9:107]
And as for those who chose a place of worship
out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the
believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His
messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good.
Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.
[9:108]
Never stand (to pray) there. A place of worship
which was found upon duty (to Allah) from the first day is more worthy that
thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein, wherein are men who love to purify
themselves. Allah loveth the purifiers.
[9:109]
Is he who founded his building upon duty to
Allah and His good pleasure better; or he who founded his building on the brink
of a crumbling, overhanging precipice so that it toppled with him into the fire
of hell ? Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.
[9:110]
The building which they built will never cease
to be a misgiving in their hearts unless their hearts be
torn to pieces. Allah is Knower, Wise.
[9:111]
Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their
lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in
the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is a promise which is binding
on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur’an. Who fulfilleth His covenant
better than Allah ? Rejoice then in your bargain that
ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph.