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9:46 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Had they ˹really˺ intended to march forth, they would have made preparations for it. But Allah disliked that they should go, so He let them lag behind, and it was said ˹to them˺, “Stay with those ˹helpless˺ who remain behind.”
9:47 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Had they gone forth with you ˹believers˺, they would have been nothing but trouble for you, and would have scrambled around, seeking to spread discord in your midst. And some of you would have eagerly listened to them. And Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of the wrongdoers.
9:48 1 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They had already sought to spread discord before1 and devised every ˹possible˺ plot against you ˹O Prophet˺, until the truth came and Allah’s Will prevailed—much to their dismay.
9:49 1 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran There are some of them who say, “Exempt me and do not expose me to temptation.”1 They have already fallen into temptation. And Hell will surely engulf the disbelievers.
9:50 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran If a blessing befalls you ˹O Prophet˺, they grieve, but if a disaster befalls you, they say, “We took our precaution in advance,” and turn away, rejoicing.
9:51 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Say, “Nothing will ever befall us except what Allah has destined for us. He is our Protector.” So in Allah let the believers put their trust.
9:52 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Say, “Are you awaiting anything to befall us except one of the two best things: ˹victory or martyrdom˺? But We are awaiting Allah to afflict you with torment either from Him or at our hands. So keep waiting! We too are waiting with you.”
9:53 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “˹Whether you˺ donate willingly or unwillingly, it will never be accepted from you, for you have been a rebellious people.”
9:54 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran And what prevented their donations from being accepted is that they have lost faith in Allah and His Messenger, they never come to prayer except half-heartedly, and they never donate except resentfully.
9:55 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran So let neither their wealth nor children impress you ˹O Prophet˺. Allah only intends to torment them through these things in this worldly life, then their souls will depart while they are disbelievers.
9:56 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They swear by Allah that they are part of you, but they are not. They only say so out of fear.
9:57 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran If only they could find a refuge, or a cave, or any hiding-place, they would rush headlong towards it.
9:58 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran There are some of them who are critical of your distribution of alms ˹O Prophet˺. If they are given some of it they are pleased, but if not they are enraged.
9:59 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran If only they had been content with what Allah and His Messenger had given them and said, “Allah is sufficient for us! Allah will grant us out of His bounty, and so will His Messenger. To Allah ˹alone˺ we turn with hope.”
9:60 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Alms-tax is only for the poor and the needy, for those employed to administer it, for those whose hearts are attracted ˹to the faith˺, for ˹freeing˺ slaves, for those in debt, for Allah’s cause, and for ˹needy˺ travellers. ˹This is˺ an obligation from Allah. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
9:61 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran And there are others who hurt the Prophet by saying, “He listens to anyone.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “He listens to what is best for you. He believes in Allah, has faith in the believers, and is a mercy for those who believe among you.” Those who hurt Allah’s Messenger will suffer a painful punishment.
9:62 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They swear by Allah to you ˹believers˺ in order to please you, while it is the pleasure of Allah and His Messenger they should seek, if they are ˹true˺ believers.
9:63 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Do they not know that whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger will be in the Fire of Hell forever? That is the ultimate disgrace.
9:64 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran The hypocrites fear that a sûrah should be revealed about them, exposing what is in their hearts. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Keep mocking! Allah will definitely bring to light what you fear.”
9:65 0 Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran If you question them, they will certainly say, “We were only talking idly and joking around.” Say, “Was it Allah, His revelations, and His Messenger that you ridiculed?”