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At-Taubah
[9:1] This is a declaration of disavowal1 by Allah and His Messenger
to those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity and with whom you have
made treaties:2
to those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity and with whom you have
made treaties:2
[9:2] "You may go about freely in the land, for four months,3
but know well that you will not be able to frustrate Allah, and that Allah will
bring disgrace upon those who deny the Truth."
but know well that you will not be able to frustrate Allah, and that Allah will
bring disgrace upon those who deny the Truth."
[9:3] This is a public proclamation by Allah and His Messenger to all people
on the day of the Great Pilgrimage:4 "Allah is free from all obligation
to those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity; and so is His Messenger.
If you repent, it shall be for your own good; but if you turn away, then know
well that you will not be able to frustrate Allah. So give glad tidings of a
painful chastisement to those who disbelieve.
on the day of the Great Pilgrimage:4 "Allah is free from all obligation
to those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity; and so is His Messenger.
If you repent, it shall be for your own good; but if you turn away, then know
well that you will not be able to frustrate Allah. So give glad tidings of a
painful chastisement to those who disbelieve.
[9:4] In exception to those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
are those with whom you have made treaties and who have not violated their treaties
nor have backed up anyone against you. Fulfil your treaties with them till the
end of their term. Surely Allah loves the pious."5
are those with whom you have made treaties and who have not violated their treaties
nor have backed up anyone against you. Fulfil your treaties with them till the
end of their term. Surely Allah loves the pious."5
[9:5] But when the sacred months expire6 slay those who associate
others with Allah in His Divinity wherever you find them; seize them, and besiege
them, and lie in wait for them. But if they repent and establish the Prayer
and pay Zakah, leave them alone.7 Surely Allah is All-Forgiving,
Ever-Merciful.
others with Allah in His Divinity wherever you find them; seize them, and besiege
them, and lie in wait for them. But if they repent and establish the Prayer
and pay Zakah, leave them alone.7 Surely Allah is All-Forgiving,
Ever-Merciful.
[9:6] And if any of those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
seeks asylum, grant him asylum that he may hear the Word of Allah, and then
escort him to safety for they are a people who do not know.8
seeks asylum, grant him asylum that he may hear the Word of Allah, and then
escort him to safety for they are a people who do not know.8
[9:7] How can there be a covenant with those who associate others with Allah
in His Divinity be binding upon Allah and His Messenger, excepting those with
whom you made a covenant near the Sacred Mosque?9 Behave in a straight
manner with them so long as they behave with you in a straight manner for Allah
loves the Godfearing.
in His Divinity be binding upon Allah and His Messenger, excepting those with
whom you made a covenant near the Sacred Mosque?9 Behave in a straight
manner with them so long as they behave with you in a straight manner for Allah
loves the Godfearing.
[9:8] How can there be any covenant with the other polytheists for were they
to prevail against you, they will respect neither kinship nor agreement. They
seek to please you with their tongues while their hearts are averse to you,0
and most of them are wicked.1
to prevail against you, they will respect neither kinship nor agreement. They
seek to please you with their tongues while their hearts are averse to you,0
and most of them are wicked.1
[9:9] They have sold the revelations of Allah for a paltry price2
and have firmly hindered people from His Path.3 Evil indeed is what
they have done.
and have firmly hindered people from His Path.3 Evil indeed is what
they have done.
[9:10] They neither have any respect for kinship nor for agreement in respect
of the believers. Such are indeed transgressors.
of the believers. Such are indeed transgressors.
[9:11] But if they repent and establish Prayer and give Zakah they are your
brothers in faith. Thus do We expound Our revelations to those who know.4
brothers in faith. Thus do We expound Our revelations to those who know.4
[9:12] But if they break their pledges after making them and attack your
faith, make war on the leaders of unbelief that they may desist, for they have
no regard for their pledged words.5
faith, make war on the leaders of unbelief that they may desist, for they have
no regard for their pledged words.5
[9:13] Will you not fight6 against those who broke their pledges
and did all they could to drive the Messenger away and initiated hostilities
against you? Do you fear them? Surely Allah has greater right that you should
fear Him, if you are true believers.
and did all they could to drive the Messenger away and initiated hostilities
against you? Do you fear them? Surely Allah has greater right that you should
fear Him, if you are true believers.
[9:14] Make war on them. Allah will chastise them through you and will humiliate
them. He will grant you victory over them, and will soothe the bosoms of those
who believe,
them. He will grant you victory over them, and will soothe the bosoms of those
who believe,
[9:15] and will remove rage from their hearts, and will enable whomsoever
He wills to repent.7 Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
He wills to repent.7 Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
[9:16] Do you imagine that you will be spared without being subjected to
any test? Know well that Allah has not yet determined who strove hard (in His
cause), and has not taken any others instead of His Messenger and the believers
as his trusted allies?8 Allah is well aware of all that you do.
any test? Know well that Allah has not yet determined who strove hard (in His
cause), and has not taken any others instead of His Messenger and the believers
as his trusted allies?8 Allah is well aware of all that you do.
[9:17] It does not become those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
to visit and tend Allah's mosques while they bear witness of unbelief against
themselves.9 All their works have gone to waste.0 They
shall abide in the Fire.
to visit and tend Allah's mosques while they bear witness of unbelief against
themselves.9 All their works have gone to waste.0 They
shall abide in the Fire.
[9:18] It only becomes those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish
Prayer and pay Zakah and fear none but Allah to visit and tend the mosques of
Allah. These are likely to be guided aright.
Prayer and pay Zakah and fear none but Allah to visit and tend the mosques of
Allah. These are likely to be guided aright.
[9:19] Do you consider providing water to the Pilgrims and tending the Sacred
Mosque equal in worth to believing in Allah and the Last Day and striving in
the cause of Allah?1 The two are not equal with Allah. Allah does
not direct the wrong-doing folk to the Right Way.
Mosque equal in worth to believing in Allah and the Last Day and striving in
the cause of Allah?1 The two are not equal with Allah. Allah does
not direct the wrong-doing folk to the Right Way.
[9:20] The higher rank with Allah is for those who believed and migrated
and strove in His cause with their belongings and their persons. It is they
who are triumphant.
and strove in His cause with their belongings and their persons. It is they
who are triumphant.
[9:21] Their Lord gives them glad tidings of mercy from Him and of His good
pleasure. For them await Gardens of eternal bliss.
pleasure. For them await Gardens of eternal bliss.
[9:22] Therein they shall abide forever. Surely with Allah a mighty reward
awaits them.
awaits them.
[9:23] Believers, do not take your fathers and your brothers for your allies
if they choose unbelief in preference to belief. Whosoever of you takes them
as allies those are wrong-doers.
if they choose unbelief in preference to belief. Whosoever of you takes them
as allies those are wrong-doers.
[9:24] Tell them, (O Prophet): "If your fathers and your sons and your brothers
and your wives and your tribe and the riches you have acquired and the commerce
of which you fear a slackening, and the dwellings that you love, if they are
dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His cause, then wait
until Allah brings about His decree.2 Allah does not guide the evil-doing
folk."
and your wives and your tribe and the riches you have acquired and the commerce
of which you fear a slackening, and the dwellings that you love, if they are
dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His cause, then wait
until Allah brings about His decree.2 Allah does not guide the evil-doing
folk."
[9:25] Surely Allah has succoured you before on many a battlefield, and (you
have yourselves witnessed His succour to you)3 on the day of Hunayn
when your numbers made you proud, but they did you no good, and the earth, for
all its vastness, constrained you, and you turned your backs in retreat.
have yourselves witnessed His succour to you)3 on the day of Hunayn
when your numbers made you proud, but they did you no good, and the earth, for
all its vastness, constrained you, and you turned your backs in retreat.
[9:26] Then Allah caused His tranquillity to descend upon His Messenger and
upon the believers, and He sent down hosts whom you did not see, and chastised
those who disbelieved. Such is the recompense of those who deny the Truth.
upon the believers, and He sent down hosts whom you did not see, and chastised
those who disbelieved. Such is the recompense of those who deny the Truth.
[9:27] Then (after so chastising the unbelievers), Allah enables, whomsoever
He wills, to repent.4 Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.
He wills, to repent.4 Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.
[9:28] Believers, those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity are
unclean. So, after the expiry of this year, let them not even go near the Sacred
Mosque.5 And should you fear poverty, Allah will enrich you out
of His bounty, if He wills. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
unclean. So, after the expiry of this year, let them not even go near the Sacred
Mosque.5 And should you fear poverty, Allah will enrich you out
of His bounty, if He wills. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
[9:29] Those who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day6 -
even though they were given the scriptures, and who do not hold as unlawful7
that which Allah and His Messenger have declared to be unlawful, and who do
not follow the true religion - fight against them until they pay tribute out
of their hand and are utterly subdued.8
even though they were given the scriptures, and who do not hold as unlawful7
that which Allah and His Messenger have declared to be unlawful, and who do
not follow the true religion - fight against them until they pay tribute out
of their hand and are utterly subdued.8
[9:30] The Jews say: "Ezra ('Uzayr) is Allah's son,"9 and the
Christians say: "The Messiah is the son of Allah." These are merely verbal assertions
in imitation of the sayings of those unbelievers who preceded them.0
May Allah ruin them. How do they turn away from the Truth?
Christians say: "The Messiah is the son of Allah." These are merely verbal assertions
in imitation of the sayings of those unbelievers who preceded them.0
May Allah ruin them. How do they turn away from the Truth?
[9:31] They take their rabbis and their monks for their lords apart from
Allah,1 and also the Messiah, son of Mary, whereas they were commanded
to worship none but the One True God. There is no god but He. Exalted be He
above those whom they associate with Him in His Divinity.
Allah,1 and also the Messiah, son of Mary, whereas they were commanded
to worship none but the One True God. There is no god but He. Exalted be He
above those whom they associate with Him in His Divinity.
[9:32] They seek to extinguish the light of Allah by blowing through their
mouths; but Allah refuses everything except that He will perfect His light howsoever
the unbelievers might abhor it.
mouths; but Allah refuses everything except that He will perfect His light howsoever
the unbelievers might abhor it.
[9:33] He it is Who has sent His Messenger with the guidance and the True
Religion that He may make it prevail over all religions,2 howsoever
those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity might detest it.
Religion that He may make it prevail over all religions,2 howsoever
those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity might detest it.
[9:34] Believers! Many of the rabbis and monks wrongfully devour mankind's
possessions and hinder people from the Way of Allah.3 And there
are those who amass gold and silver and do not spend it in the Way of Allah.
Announce to them the tidings of a painful chastisement
possessions and hinder people from the Way of Allah.3 And there
are those who amass gold and silver and do not spend it in the Way of Allah.
Announce to them the tidings of a painful chastisement
[9:35] on a Day when they shall be heated up in the Fire of Hell, and their
foreheads and their sides and their backs shall be branded with it, (and they
shall be told): "This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Taste,
then, the punishment for what you have hoarded."
foreheads and their sides and their backs shall be branded with it, (and they
shall be told): "This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Taste,
then, the punishment for what you have hoarded."
[9:36] Surely the reckoning of months, in the sight of Allah, is twelve months,4
laid down in Allah's decree on the day when He created the heavens and the earth;
and out of these months four are sacred. That is the true ordainment. Do not,
therefore, wrong yourselves, with respect to these months.5 And
fight all together against those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
in the manner that they fight against you all together,6 and know
well that Allah is with the God-fearing.
laid down in Allah's decree on the day when He created the heavens and the earth;
and out of these months four are sacred. That is the true ordainment. Do not,
therefore, wrong yourselves, with respect to these months.5 And
fight all together against those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity
in the manner that they fight against you all together,6 and know
well that Allah is with the God-fearing.
[9:37] The intercalation (of sacred months) is an act of gross infidelity
which causes the unbelievers to be led further astray. They declare a month
to be lawful in one year and forbidden in another year in order that they may
conform to the number of months that Allah has declared as sacred, and at the
same time make lawful what Allah has forbidden.7 Their foul acts
seem fair to them. Allah does not direct those who deny the Truth to the Right
Way.
which causes the unbelievers to be led further astray. They declare a month
to be lawful in one year and forbidden in another year in order that they may
conform to the number of months that Allah has declared as sacred, and at the
same time make lawful what Allah has forbidden.7 Their foul acts
seem fair to them. Allah does not direct those who deny the Truth to the Right
Way.
[9:38] Believers!8 What is amiss with you that when it is said
to you: "March forth in the cause of Allah," you cling heavily to the earth?
Do you prefer the worldly life to the Hereafter? Know well that all the enjoyment
of this world, in comparison with the Hereafter, is trivial.9
to you: "March forth in the cause of Allah," you cling heavily to the earth?
Do you prefer the worldly life to the Hereafter? Know well that all the enjoyment
of this world, in comparison with the Hereafter, is trivial.9
[9:39] If you do not march forth, Allah will chastise you grievously0
and will replace you by another people,1 while you will in no way
be able to harm Him. Allah has power over everything.
and will replace you by another people,1 while you will in no way
be able to harm Him. Allah has power over everything.
[9:40] It will matter little if you do not help the Prophet, for Allah surely
helped him when the unbelievers drove him out of his home and he was but one
of the two when they were in the cave, and when he said to his companion: "Do
not grieve. Allah is with us."2 Then Allah caused His tranquillity
to descend upon him, and supported him with hosts you did not see, He humbled
the word of the unbelievers. As for Allah's Word, it is inherently uppermost.
Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise.
helped him when the unbelievers drove him out of his home and he was but one
of the two when they were in the cave, and when he said to his companion: "Do
not grieve. Allah is with us."2 Then Allah caused His tranquillity
to descend upon him, and supported him with hosts you did not see, He humbled
the word of the unbelievers. As for Allah's Word, it is inherently uppermost.
Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise.
[9:41] March forth whether light or heavy,3 and strive in the
way of Allah with your belongings and your lives. That is best for you if you
only knew it.
way of Allah with your belongings and your lives. That is best for you if you
only knew it.
[9:42] Were it a gain at hand or a short journey, they would have surely
followed you, but the distance seemed too far to them.4 Still they
will swear by Allah: "If only we could, we would surely have gone forth with
you." They merely bring ruin upon themselves. Allah knows well that they are
liars.
followed you, but the distance seemed too far to them.4 Still they
will swear by Allah: "If only we could, we would surely have gone forth with
you." They merely bring ruin upon themselves. Allah knows well that they are
liars.
[9:43] (O Prophet), may Allah forgive you! Why did you give them leave to
stay behind before it became clear to you as to who were truthful and who were
liars?5
stay behind before it became clear to you as to who were truthful and who were
liars?5
[9:44] Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day will never ask your leave
to be excused from striving (in the cause of Allah) with their belongings and
their lives. Allah fully knows the God-fearing.
to be excused from striving (in the cause of Allah) with their belongings and
their lives. Allah fully knows the God-fearing.
[9:45] It is only those who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day, and
whose hearts are filled with doubt that seek exemption from striving (in the
cause of Allah). They keep tossing to and fro in their doubt.6
whose hearts are filled with doubt that seek exemption from striving (in the
cause of Allah). They keep tossing to and fro in their doubt.6
[9:46] Had they truly intended to march forth to fight, they would have certainly
made some preparation for it. But Allah was averse to their going forth, so
He made them lag behind,7 and they were told: "Stay behind with
those that are staying behind."
made some preparation for it. But Allah was averse to their going forth, so
He made them lag behind,7 and they were told: "Stay behind with
those that are staying behind."
[9:47] Had they gone forth with you, they would have only added to your trouble,
and would have run about in your midst seeking to stir up sedition among you,
whereas there are among you some who are prone to lend ears to them. Allah knows
well the wrong-doers.
and would have run about in your midst seeking to stir up sedition among you,
whereas there are among you some who are prone to lend ears to them. Allah knows
well the wrong-doers.
[9:48] Surely they sought even earlier to stir up sedition, and turned things
upside down to frustrate you until the Truth came and the decree of Allah appeared,
however hateful this may have been to them.
upside down to frustrate you until the Truth came and the decree of Allah appeared,
however hateful this may have been to them.
[9:49] And among them is he who says: "Grant me leave to stay behind, and
do not expose me to temptation."8 Lo! They have already fallen into
temptation.9 Surely Hell encompasses the unbelievers.0
do not expose me to temptation."8 Lo! They have already fallen into
temptation.9 Surely Hell encompasses the unbelievers.0
[9:50] If good fortune befalls you, it vexes them; and if an affliction befalls
you, they turn away in jubilation and say: "We have taken due care of our affairs
in good time."
you, they turn away in jubilation and say: "We have taken due care of our affairs
in good time."
[9:51] Say: "Nothing will befall us except what Allah has decreed for us;
He is our Protector." Let the believers, then, put all their trust in Allah.1
He is our Protector." Let the believers, then, put all their trust in Allah.1
[9:52] Tell them: "What you await to befall upon us is nothing but one of
the two good things!2 And what we await for you is that Allah visit
you with chastisement from Him or chastise you at our hands. So continue waiting;
we too shall wait with you."
the two good things!2 And what we await for you is that Allah visit
you with chastisement from Him or chastise you at our hands. So continue waiting;
we too shall wait with you."
[9:53] Tell them: "Whether you spend your money willingly or unwillingly,3
it shall not find acceptance (with Allah) for you are an evil-doing folk."
it shall not find acceptance (with Allah) for you are an evil-doing folk."
[9:54] Nothing prevents that their expendings be accepted except that they
disbelieve in Allah and His Messenger, and whenever they come to the Prayer
they do so lazily, and whenever they spend they do so grudgingly.
disbelieve in Allah and His Messenger, and whenever they come to the Prayer
they do so lazily, and whenever they spend they do so grudgingly.
[9:55] Let neither their riches nor their children excite your admiration.
Allah only wants to chastise them through these things in the present life,4
and to cause them to die while they are unbelievers.5
Allah only wants to chastise them through these things in the present life,4
and to cause them to die while they are unbelievers.5
[9:56] They swear by Allah that they are part of you whereas they are certainly
not part of you. They are merely a people who dread you.
not part of you. They are merely a people who dread you.
[9:57] If they could find any shelter or any cavern, or any retreat, they
would turn around and rush headlong into it.6
would turn around and rush headlong into it.6
[9:58] (O Prophet), some of them find fault with you in the distribution
of alms. If they are given something of it they are pleased, and if they are
given nothing they are angry.7
of alms. If they are given something of it they are pleased, and if they are
given nothing they are angry.7
[9:59] Would that they were content with what Allah and His Messenger gave
them,8 and were to say: "Allah suffices for us, and Allah will give
us out of His bounty and so will His Messenger.9 It is to Allah
alone that we turn with hope."0
them,8 and were to say: "Allah suffices for us, and Allah will give
us out of His bounty and so will His Messenger.9 It is to Allah
alone that we turn with hope."0
[9:60] The alms are meant only for the poor1 and the needy2
and those who are in charge thereof,3 those whose hearts are to
be reconciled,4 and to free those in bondage,5 and to
help those burdened with debt,6 and for expenditure in the Way of
Allah7 and for the wayfarer.8 This is an obligation
from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
and those who are in charge thereof,3 those whose hearts are to
be reconciled,4 and to free those in bondage,5 and to
help those burdened with debt,6 and for expenditure in the Way of
Allah7 and for the wayfarer.8 This is an obligation
from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
[9:61] And of them there are some who distress the Prophet, saying: "He is
all ears."9 Tell them: "He listens for your good.0 He
believes in Allah and trusts the believers,1 and is a mercy for
those of you who believe. A painful punishment lies in store for those who cause
distress to the Messenger of Allah."
all ears."9 Tell them: "He listens for your good.0 He
believes in Allah and trusts the believers,1 and is a mercy for
those of you who believe. A painful punishment lies in store for those who cause
distress to the Messenger of Allah."
[9:62] They swear by Allah to please you, while it is Allah and His Messenger
whose pleasure they should seek if they truly believe.
whose pleasure they should seek if they truly believe.
[9:63] Are they not aware that Hell Fire awaits whosoever opposes Allah and
His Messenger, and in it he shall abide? That surely is the great humiliation.
His Messenger, and in it he shall abide? That surely is the great humiliation.
[9:64] The hypocrites are afraid lest a surah should be revealed concerning
them intimating to the believers what lay hidden in their hearts.2
Tell them (O Prophet): "Continue your mockery if you will. Allah will surely
bring to light all that whose disclosure you dread."
them intimating to the believers what lay hidden in their hearts.2
Tell them (O Prophet): "Continue your mockery if you will. Allah will surely
bring to light all that whose disclosure you dread."
[9:65] Should you question them what they were talking about, they would
certainly say: "We were merely jesting and being playful."3 Tell
them: "Was it Allah and His revelation and His Messenger that you were mocking?"
certainly say: "We were merely jesting and being playful."3 Tell
them: "Was it Allah and His revelation and His Messenger that you were mocking?"
[9:66] Now, make no excuses. The truth is, you have fallen into unbelief
after having believed. Even if We were to forgive some of you, We will surely
chastise others because they are guilty.4
after having believed. Even if We were to forgive some of you, We will surely
chastise others because they are guilty.4
[9:67] The hypocrites, be they men or women, are all alike. They enjoin what
is evil, and forbid what is good, and withhold their hands from doing good.5
They forgot Allah, so Allah also forgot them. Surely the hypocrites are wicked.
is evil, and forbid what is good, and withhold their hands from doing good.5
They forgot Allah, so Allah also forgot them. Surely the hypocrites are wicked.
[9:68] Allah has promised Hell-Fire to the hypocrites, both men and women,
and to the unbelievers. They shall abide in it: a sufficient recompense for
them. Allah has cursed them, and theirs is a lasting torment.
and to the unbelievers. They shall abide in it: a sufficient recompense for
them. Allah has cursed them, and theirs is a lasting torment.
[9:69] Your ways are like the ways of those who have gone before you.6
They were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in riches and children.
They enjoyed their lot for a while as you have enjoyed your lot, and you also
engaged in idle talk as they did. Their works have come to naught in this world,
and in the Hereafter they are surely the losers.
They were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in riches and children.
They enjoyed their lot for a while as you have enjoyed your lot, and you also
engaged in idle talk as they did. Their works have come to naught in this world,
and in the Hereafter they are surely the losers.
[9:70] Have they not heard the accounts of those who came before them7
- of the people of Noah and 'Ad and Thamud, and the people of Abraham and the
dwellers of Madyan (Midian), and the cities that were overturned?8
Their Messengers came to them with Clear Signs. Then, it was not Allah Who caused
them any wrong; they rather wronged themselves.9
- of the people of Noah and 'Ad and Thamud, and the people of Abraham and the
dwellers of Madyan (Midian), and the cities that were overturned?8
Their Messengers came to them with Clear Signs. Then, it was not Allah Who caused
them any wrong; they rather wronged themselves.9
[9:71] The believers, both men and women, are allies of one another. They
enjoin good, forbid evil, establish Prayer, pay Zakah, and obey Allah and His
Messenger.0 Surely Allah will show mercy to them. Allah is All-Mighty,
All-Wise.
enjoin good, forbid evil, establish Prayer, pay Zakah, and obey Allah and His
Messenger.0 Surely Allah will show mercy to them. Allah is All-Mighty,
All-Wise.
[9:72] Allah has promised the believing men and believing women Gardens beneath
which rivers flow. They shall abide in it. There are delightful dwelling places
for them in the Gardens of Eternity. They shall, above all, enjoy the good pleasure
of Allah. That is the great achievement.
which rivers flow. They shall abide in it. There are delightful dwelling places
for them in the Gardens of Eternity. They shall, above all, enjoy the good pleasure
of Allah. That is the great achievement.
[9:73] O Prophet!1 Strive against the unbelievers and the hypocrites,
and be severe to them.2 Hell shall be their abode; what an evil
destination!
and be severe to them.2 Hell shall be their abode; what an evil
destination!
[9:74] They swear by Allah that they said nothing blasphemous whereas they
indeed blasphemed,3 and fell into unbelief after believing, and
also had evil designs which they could not carry into effect.4 They
are spiteful against Muslims for no other reason than that Allah and His Messenger
have enriched them through His bounty!5 So, if they repent, it will
be to their own good. But if they turn away, Allah will sternly punish them
in this world and in the Hereafter. None in the world will be able to protect
or help them.
indeed blasphemed,3 and fell into unbelief after believing, and
also had evil designs which they could not carry into effect.4 They
are spiteful against Muslims for no other reason than that Allah and His Messenger
have enriched them through His bounty!5 So, if they repent, it will
be to their own good. But if they turn away, Allah will sternly punish them
in this world and in the Hereafter. None in the world will be able to protect
or help them.
[9:75] Some of them made a covenant with Allah: "If Allah gives us out of
His bounty, we will give alms and act righteously."
His bounty, we will give alms and act righteously."
[9:76] Then, when He gave them out of His bounty, they grew niggardly and
turned their backs (upon their covenant).6
turned their backs (upon their covenant).6
[9:77] So He caused hypocrisy to take root in their hearts and to remain
therein until the Day they meet Him because they broke their promise with Allah
and because they lied.
therein until the Day they meet Him because they broke their promise with Allah
and because they lied.
[9:78] Are they not aware that Allah knows what they conceal and what they
secretly discuss, and that Allah has full knowledge even of all that is beyond
the reach of perception.
secretly discuss, and that Allah has full knowledge even of all that is beyond
the reach of perception.
[9:79] He also knows (the rich that are niggardly) who taunt the believers
that voluntarily give alms, they scoff at those who have nothing to give except
what they earn through their hard toil.7 Allah scoffs at them in
return. A grievous chastisement awaits them.
that voluntarily give alms, they scoff at those who have nothing to give except
what they earn through their hard toil.7 Allah scoffs at them in
return. A grievous chastisement awaits them.
[9:80] (O Prophet), it is all the same whether or not you ask for their forgiveness.
Even if you were to ask forgiveness for them seventy times, Allah shall not
forgive them. That is because they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger; and
Allah does not bestow His Guidance on such evil-doing folk.
Even if you were to ask forgiveness for them seventy times, Allah shall not
forgive them. That is because they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger; and
Allah does not bestow His Guidance on such evil-doing folk.
[9:81] Those who were allowed to stay behind rejoiced at remaining behind
and not accompanying the Messenger of Allah. They were averse to striving in
the Way of Allah with their belongings and their lives and told others: "Do
not go forth in this fierce heat." Tell them: "The Hell is far fiercer in heat."
Would that they understand!
and not accompanying the Messenger of Allah. They were averse to striving in
the Way of Allah with their belongings and their lives and told others: "Do
not go forth in this fierce heat." Tell them: "The Hell is far fiercer in heat."
Would that they understand!
[9:82] Let them, then, laugh little, and weep much at the contemplation of
the punishment for the evil they have committed.
the punishment for the evil they have committed.
[9:83] Then if Allah brings you face to face with a party of them, and they
ask your leave to go forth (to fight in the Way of Allah), tell them: "You shall
not go forth with me, and shall never fight against any enemy along with me.
You were well-pleased to remain at home the first time, so now continue to remain
with those who have stayed behind."
ask your leave to go forth (to fight in the Way of Allah), tell them: "You shall
not go forth with me, and shall never fight against any enemy along with me.
You were well-pleased to remain at home the first time, so now continue to remain
with those who have stayed behind."
[9:84] Do not ever pray over any of them who dies, nor stand over his grave.
They disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger and died in iniquity.8
They disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger and died in iniquity.8
[9:85] Let not their riches or their children excite your admiration. Through
these Allah seeks to chastise them in this world, and that their lives will
depart them while they are unbelievers.
these Allah seeks to chastise them in this world, and that their lives will
depart them while they are unbelievers.
[9:86] And whenever any surah is revealed enjoining: "Believe in Allah and
strive (in His Way) along with His Messenger," the affluent among them ask you
to excuse them, saying: "Leave us with those who will sit back at home."
strive (in His Way) along with His Messenger," the affluent among them ask you
to excuse them, saying: "Leave us with those who will sit back at home."
[9:87] They were content to stay behind with the womenfolk. Their hearts
were sealed, leaving them bereft of understanding.9
were sealed, leaving them bereft of understanding.9
[9:88] But the Messenger and those who shared his faith strove with their
belongings and their lives. It is they who shall have all kinds of good. It
is they who shall prosper.
belongings and their lives. It is they who shall have all kinds of good. It
is they who shall prosper.
[9:89] Allah has prepared for them Gardens beneath which rivers flow. There
shall they abide. That is the supreme triumph.
shall they abide. That is the supreme triumph.
[9:90] Many of the bedouin Arabs0 came with excuses, seeking
leave to stay behind. Thus those who were false to Allah and His Messenger in
their covenant remained behind. A painful chastisement shall befall those of
them that disbelieved.1
leave to stay behind. Thus those who were false to Allah and His Messenger in
their covenant remained behind. A painful chastisement shall befall those of
them that disbelieved.1
[9:91] There is no blame on the weak nor on the sick nor on those who have
nothing to enable them to join (the struggle in the Way of Allah) if they stay
behind provided that they are sincere to Allah and to His Messenger.2
There is no cause for reproach against those who do good. Allah is All-Forgiving,
Ever Merciful.
nothing to enable them to join (the struggle in the Way of Allah) if they stay
behind provided that they are sincere to Allah and to His Messenger.2
There is no cause for reproach against those who do good. Allah is All-Forgiving,
Ever Merciful.
[9:92] Nor can there be any cause for reproach against those who, when they
came to you asking for mounts to go to the battlefront, and when you said that
you had no mounts for them, they went back, their eyes overflowing with tears,
grieving that they had no resources to enable them to take part in fighting.3
came to you asking for mounts to go to the battlefront, and when you said that
you had no mounts for them, they went back, their eyes overflowing with tears,
grieving that they had no resources to enable them to take part in fighting.3
[9:93] But there are grounds for reproach against those who seek leave to
stay behind even though they are affluent. They are the ones who were content
to be with the womenfolk who stay behind. Allah has set a seal on their hearts,
leaving them bereft of understanding.
stay behind even though they are affluent. They are the ones who were content
to be with the womenfolk who stay behind. Allah has set a seal on their hearts,
leaving them bereft of understanding.
[9:94] They will put up excuses before you when you return to them. Tell
them: "Make no excuses. We will not believe you. Allah has already informed
us of the truth about you. Allah will observe your conduct, and so will His
Messenger; then you will be brought back to Him Who knows alike what lies beyond
perception and what lies in the range of perception and will let you know what
you have done."
them: "Make no excuses. We will not believe you. Allah has already informed
us of the truth about you. Allah will observe your conduct, and so will His
Messenger; then you will be brought back to Him Who knows alike what lies beyond
perception and what lies in the range of perception and will let you know what
you have done."
[9:95] When you return to them they will surely swear to you in the name
of Allah that you may leave them alone. So do leave them alone;4
they are unclean. Hell shall be their home, a recompense for what they did.
of Allah that you may leave them alone. So do leave them alone;4
they are unclean. Hell shall be their home, a recompense for what they did.
[9:96] They will swear to you in order to please you. But even if you become
pleased with them, Allah will not be pleased with such an evil-doing folk.
pleased with them, Allah will not be pleased with such an evil-doing folk.
[9:97] The bedouin Arabs surpass all in unbelief and hypocrisy and are most
likely to be unaware of the limits prescribed by Allah in what He has revealed
to His Messenger. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.5
likely to be unaware of the limits prescribed by Allah in what He has revealed
to His Messenger. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.5
[9:98] And among the bedouin Arabs there are such as regard whatever they
spend (in the Way of Allah) as a fine6 and wait for some misfortune
to befall you. May ill fortune befall them! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
spend (in the Way of Allah) as a fine6 and wait for some misfortune
to befall you. May ill fortune befall them! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
[9:99] And among the bedouin Arabs are those who believe in Allah and the
Last Day, and regard their spending (in the Way of Allah) as a means of drawing
near to Allah and of deserving the prayers of the Messenger. Indeed, this shall
be a means of drawing near to Allah. Allah will surely admit them to His mercy.
Allah is All-Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
Last Day, and regard their spending (in the Way of Allah) as a means of drawing
near to Allah and of deserving the prayers of the Messenger. Indeed, this shall
be a means of drawing near to Allah. Allah will surely admit them to His mercy.
Allah is All-Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
[9:100] And of those who led the way - the first of the Emigrants (Muhajirun)
and the Helpers (Ansar), and those who followed them in the best possible manner
- Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Allah. He has
prepared for them Gardens beneath which rivers flow; therein they will abide
forever. That is the supreme triumph.
and the Helpers (Ansar), and those who followed them in the best possible manner
- Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Allah. He has
prepared for them Gardens beneath which rivers flow; therein they will abide
forever. That is the supreme triumph.
[9:101] As for the bedouin Arabs around you, some are hypocrites; and so
are some of the people of Madinah who have become inured to hypocrisy. You do
not know them, but We know them.7 We will inflict double chastisement
on them,8 and then they shall be returned to an awesome suffering.
are some of the people of Madinah who have become inured to hypocrisy. You do
not know them, but We know them.7 We will inflict double chastisement
on them,8 and then they shall be returned to an awesome suffering.
[9:102] There are others who have confessed their faults. They intermixed
their good deeds with evil. It is likely that Allah will turn to them in mercy,
for Allah is All- Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
their good deeds with evil. It is likely that Allah will turn to them in mercy,
for Allah is All- Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
[9:103] (O Prophet)! "Take alms out of their riches and thereby cleanse them
and bring about their growth (in righteousness), and pray for them. Indeed your
prayer is a source of tranquillity for them." Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
and bring about their growth (in righteousness), and pray for them. Indeed your
prayer is a source of tranquillity for them." Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
[9:104] Are they not aware that it is Allah Who accepts the repentance of
His servants and accepts their alms, and that it is Allah Who is Oft-Relenting,
Ever Merciful?
His servants and accepts their alms, and that it is Allah Who is Oft-Relenting,
Ever Merciful?
[9:105] And tell them, (O Prophet): "Keep working: Allah will behold your
works and so will His Messenger and the believers;9 and you shall
be brought back to Him Who knows that which is beyond the reach of perception
and that which is within the reach of perception. He will then declare to you
all that you have been doing."0
works and so will His Messenger and the believers;9 and you shall
be brought back to Him Who knows that which is beyond the reach of perception
and that which is within the reach of perception. He will then declare to you
all that you have been doing."0
[9:106] There are others in whose regard Allah's decree is awaited: whether
He will chastise them or relent towards them. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.1
He will chastise them or relent towards them. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.1
[9:107] Then there are others who have set up a mosque to hurt the True Faith,
to promote unbelief, and cause division among believers, and as an ambush for
one who had earlier made war on Allah and His Messenger. They will surely swear:
"We intended nothing but good," whereas Allah bears witness that they are liars.
to promote unbelief, and cause division among believers, and as an ambush for
one who had earlier made war on Allah and His Messenger. They will surely swear:
"We intended nothing but good," whereas Allah bears witness that they are liars.
[9:108] Never stand therein. Surely a mosque founded from the first day on
piety is more worthy that you should stand in it for Prayer. In it are people
who love to purify themselves, and Allah loves those that purify themselves.2
piety is more worthy that you should stand in it for Prayer. In it are people
who love to purify themselves, and Allah loves those that purify themselves.2
[9:109] Is he, then, who has erected his structure on the fear of Allah and
His good pleasure better, or he who erects his structure on the brink of a crumbling
bank,3 so that it crumbles down with him into the Hell-Fire? Allah
does not bestow His Guidance on the wrong-doing folk.4
His good pleasure better, or he who erects his structure on the brink of a crumbling
bank,3 so that it crumbles down with him into the Hell-Fire? Allah
does not bestow His Guidance on the wrong-doing folk.4
[9:110] And the structure which they have erected will ever inspire their
hearts with doubts unless it be that their very hearts are cut into pieces.5
Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
hearts with doubts unless it be that their very hearts are cut into pieces.5
Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
[9:111] Surely Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their
belongings and in return has promised that they shall have Paradise.6
They fight in the Way of Allah, and slay and are slain. Such is the promise
He has made incumbent upon Himself in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Qur'an.7
Who is more faithful to his promise than Allah? Rejoice, then, in the bargain
you have made with Him. That indeed is the mighty triumph.
belongings and in return has promised that they shall have Paradise.6
They fight in the Way of Allah, and slay and are slain. Such is the promise
He has made incumbent upon Himself in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Qur'an.7
Who is more faithful to his promise than Allah? Rejoice, then, in the bargain
you have made with Him. That indeed is the mighty triumph.
[9:112] Those who constantly turn to Allah in repentance,8 who
constantly worship Him, who celebrate His praise, who go about the world to
serve His cause,9 who bow down to Him, who prostrate themselves
before Him, who enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, and who keep the
limits set by Allah.0 Announce glad tidings to such believers.
constantly worship Him, who celebrate His praise, who go about the world to
serve His cause,9 who bow down to Him, who prostrate themselves
before Him, who enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, and who keep the
limits set by Allah.0 Announce glad tidings to such believers.
[9:113] After it has become clear that they are condemned to the Flaming
Fire,1 it is not for the Prophet and those who believe to ask for
the forgiveness of those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity even
if they be near of kin.
Fire,1 it is not for the Prophet and those who believe to ask for
the forgiveness of those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity even
if they be near of kin.
[9:114] And Abraham's prayer for the forgiveness of his father was only because
of a promise which he had made to him.2 Then, when it became clear
to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he dissociated himself from him. Surely
Abraham was most tender-hearted, God-fearing, forbearing.3
of a promise which he had made to him.2 Then, when it became clear
to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he dissociated himself from him. Surely
Abraham was most tender-hearted, God-fearing, forbearing.3
[9:115] It is not Allah's way to cause people to stray in error after He
has guided them until He has made clear to them what they should guard against.4
Surely Allah knows everything.
has guided them until He has made clear to them what they should guard against.4
Surely Allah knows everything.
[9:116] Indeed Allah's is the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He it
is Who confers life and causes death. You have no protector or helper apart
from Allah.
is Who confers life and causes death. You have no protector or helper apart
from Allah.
[9:117] Surely Allah has relented towards the Prophet, and towards the Muhajirun
(Emigrants) and the Ansar (Helpers) who stood by him in the hour of hardship,5
although the hearts of a party of them had well-nigh swerved.6
(But when they gave up swerving from the Right Course and followed the Prophet),
Allah relented towards them.7 Surely to them He is the Most Tender,
the Most Merciful.
(Emigrants) and the Ansar (Helpers) who stood by him in the hour of hardship,5
although the hearts of a party of them had well-nigh swerved.6
(But when they gave up swerving from the Right Course and followed the Prophet),
Allah relented towards them.7 Surely to them He is the Most Tender,
the Most Merciful.
[9:118] And He also relented towards the three whose cases had been deferred.8
When the earth, for all its spaciousness, became constrained to them, and their
own beings became a burden to them, and they realized that there was no refuge
for them from Allah except in Him; He relented towards them that they may turn
back to Him. Surely, it is Allah Who is Much Forgiving, Ever Merciful.9
When the earth, for all its spaciousness, became constrained to them, and their
own beings became a burden to them, and they realized that there was no refuge
for them from Allah except in Him; He relented towards them that they may turn
back to Him. Surely, it is Allah Who is Much Forgiving, Ever Merciful.9
[9:119] Believers! Have fear of Allah and stand with those that are truthful.
[9:120] It did not behove the people of Madinah and the bedouin Arabs around
them that they should refrain from accompanying the Messenger of Allah and stay
behind and prefer their own security to his. For whenever they suffer from thirst
or weariness or hunger in the Way of Allah, and whenever they tread a place
which enrages the unbelievers (whenever anything of this comes to pass), a good
deed is recorded in their favour. Allah does not cause the work of the doers
of good to go to waste.
them that they should refrain from accompanying the Messenger of Allah and stay
behind and prefer their own security to his. For whenever they suffer from thirst
or weariness or hunger in the Way of Allah, and whenever they tread a place
which enrages the unbelievers (whenever anything of this comes to pass), a good
deed is recorded in their favour. Allah does not cause the work of the doers
of good to go to waste.
[9:121] Likewise, each amount they spend, be it small or large, and each
journey they undertake, shall be recorded in their favour so that Allah may
bestow upon them reward for their good deeds.
journey they undertake, shall be recorded in their favour so that Allah may
bestow upon them reward for their good deeds.
[9:122] It was not necessary for the believers to go forth all together (to
receive religious instruction), but why did not a party of them go forth that
they may grow in religious understanding, and that they may warn their people
when they return to them, so that they may avoid (erroneous attitudes)?0
receive religious instruction), but why did not a party of them go forth that
they may grow in religious understanding, and that they may warn their people
when they return to them, so that they may avoid (erroneous attitudes)?0
[9:123] Believers! Fight against the unbelievers who live around you;1
and let them find in you sternness.2 Know that Allah is with the
God-fearing.3
and let them find in you sternness.2 Know that Allah is with the
God-fearing.3
[9:124] And whenever a new surah is revealed some of the hypocrites ask the
believers (in jest): "Whose faith has increased because of this?" As for those
who believe, it will certainly increase their faith, and they are joyful over
that.
believers (in jest): "Whose faith has increased because of this?" As for those
who believe, it will certainly increase their faith, and they are joyful over
that.
[9:125] But those whose hearts are affected with the disease (of hypocrisy),
every new surah added a fresh abomination to their abomination.4
They remained unbelievers till their death.
every new surah added a fresh abomination to their abomination.4
They remained unbelievers till their death.
[9:126] Do they not see that they are tried every year once or twice?5
Yet they neither repent nor take heed.
Yet they neither repent nor take heed.
[9:127] And whenever a surah is revealed, they glance at each other as though
saying: "Is anyone watching?" Then they slip away.6 Allah has turned
away their hearts for they are a people who are bereft of understanding.7
saying: "Is anyone watching?" Then they slip away.6 Allah has turned
away their hearts for they are a people who are bereft of understanding.7
[9:128] There has come to you a Messenger of Allah from among yourselves,
who is distressed by the losses you sustain, who is ardently desirous of your
welfare and is tender and merciful to those that believe.
who is distressed by the losses you sustain, who is ardently desirous of your
welfare and is tender and merciful to those that believe.
[9:129] Yet, if they should turn away, then tell them: "Allah is sufficient
for me; there is no god but He. In Him I have put my trust. He is the Lord of
the Mighty Throne."
for me; there is no god but He. In Him I have put my trust. He is the Lord of
the Mighty Throne."