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heavens and the earth. He pardons whom He will and punishes whom
He pleases.Allah is Forgiving andMerciful.
When you set forth to take the spoils, those that stay behind will
say: 'Let us followyou.'
They seek to change the word of Allah. Say: 'You shall not follow
us. SoAllah has said beforehand.'
They will reply: 'You are jealous of us.' But how little they
understand!
Say to the desert Arabs who stayed behind: 'You shall be called
upon (to face) amighty nation; youwill fight themunless they embrace
Islam, If you prove obedient you shall receive a good reward from
Allah. But if you turn away, as you have done before this, He will
inflict on you a stern chastisement.'
It shall be no offence for the blind, the lame, and the sick (to stay
behind). He that obeys Allah and His Apostle shall be admitted to
gardens watered by running streams; but he that turns away shall be
sternly punished.
Allah was well pleased with the faithful when they swore
allegiance to you under the tree. He knew what was in their hearts.
Therefore He sent down tranquillity upon them and rewarded them
with a speedy victory and with the many spoils which they have taken.
Mighty isAllah andWise.
Allah has promised you rich bootywhich youwill acquire, and thus
He has given you this beforehand, and has protected you from your
enemies, so that He may make it a sign to true believers and guide you
along a straight path.
And there are other spoils which were not within your power.Allah
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