so that, by clear evidence, he that was destined to perish might perish,
and he that was destined to livemight live.And surelyAllah is Hearing,
Knowing.
And (remember) whenAllah made them appear to you in a dream as a
small band. Had He showed them to you as a great army, your courage
would have failed you and you would have quarrelled over the affair.
But thisAllah spared you. He knows what is in the hearts.
And when you met them, He made each appear to the other few in
number, that He might accomplish what He had ordained. To Allah
shall all things return.
O believers, when you meet their army stand firm and pray fervently
toAllah, so that you may triumph. ObeyAllah and His Apostle and do
not dispute with one another, lest you should lose courage and your
resolve weaken. Have patience:Allah is with those that are patient.
Do not be like those who left their homes elated with insolence and
vainglory. They debar others from the path of Allah: but Allah has
knowledge of all their actions.
And (remember) when the devil made their foul deeds seem fair to
them. He said: 'No man shall conquer you this day. I shall be your
protector.' But when the two armies came within sight of each other, he
took to his heels, saying: 'I am done with you, for I can see what you
cannot. I fearAllah. His punishment is stern.'
And when the hypocrites and the cowards said: 'Their religion has
deceived them.' But he that puts his trust in Allah (shall find) Allah
Mighty,Wise.
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THE SPOILS
THE QURAN