A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:58 And among them are some who criticize you concerning the [distribution of] charities. If they are given from them, they approve; but if they are not given from them, at once they become angry. 59 If only they had been satisfied with what Allāh and… Continue reading Qur’an 9:58-59
Author: Andrew Martin
Qur’an 9:56-57
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:56 And they swear by Allāh that they are from among you while they are not from among you; but they are a people who are afraid. 57 If they could find a refuge or some caves or any place to enter [and hide], they would… Continue reading Qur’an 9:56-57
Qur’an 9:55
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: So let not their wealth or their children impress you. Allāh only intends to punish them through them in worldly life and that their souls should depart [at death] while they are disbelievers. Koran 9:55 Here’s my improved version: Muhammad whines about others wealh and children,… Continue reading Qur’an 9:55
Qur’an 9:52-54
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:52 Say, "Do you await for us except one of the two best things [i.e., martyrdom or victory] while we await for you that Allāh will afflict you with punishment from Himself or at our hands? So wait; indeed we, along with you, are waiting." 53… Continue reading Qur’an 9:52-54
Qur’an 9:50-51
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:50 If good befalls you, it distresses them; but if disaster strikes you, they say, "We took our matter [in hand] before," and turn away while they are rejoicing. 51 Say, "Never will we be struck except by what Allāh has decreed for us; He is… Continue reading Qur’an 9:50-51
Qur’an 9:49
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: And among them is he who says, "Permit me [to remain at home] and do not put me to trial." Unquestionably, into trial they have fallen. And indeed, Hell will encompass the disbelievers. Koran 9:49 Here’s my improved version: Al-Jadd bin Qays is dust in the… Continue reading Qur’an 9:49
Qur’an 9:48
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: They had already desired dissension before and had upset matters for you1 until the truth came and the ordinance [i.e., victory] of Allāh appeared, while they were averse. Koran 9:48 Here’s my improved version: After the fact "prophecy" shows Muhammad was a false prophet and a… Continue reading Qur’an 9:48
Qur’an 9:46-47
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:46 And if they had intended to go forth, they would have prepared for it [some] preparation. But Allāh disliked their being sent, so He kept them back, and they were told, "Remain [behind] with those who remain." 47 Had they gone forth with you, they… Continue reading Qur’an 9:46-47
Qur’an 9:43-45
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:43 Allāh has pardoned you, [O Muḥammad, but] why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars. 44 Those who believe in Allāh and the Last… Continue reading Qur’an 9:43-45
Qur’an 9:42
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Had it been a near [i.e., easy] gain and a moderate trip, they [i.e., the hypocrites] would have followed you, but distant to them was the journey. And they will swear by Allāh, "If we were able, we would have gone forth with you," destroying themselves… Continue reading Qur’an 9:42










