A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:20 O you who have believed, obey Allāh and His Messenger and do not turn from him while you hear [his order]. 21 And do not be like those who say, "We have heard," while they do not hear. 22 Indeed, the worst of living creatures… Continue reading Qur’an 8:20-23
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Qur’an 8:19
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: If you [disbelievers] seek the decision [i.e., victory] - the decision [i.e., defeat] has come to you. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large]… Continue reading Qur’an 8:19
Qur’an 8:17-18
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:17 And you did not kill them, but it was Allāh who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muḥammad], when you threw, but it was Allāh who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allāh is Hearing and Knowing. 18… Continue reading Qur’an 8:17-18
Qur’an 8:15-16
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:15 O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [in battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight]. 16 And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as a strategy] for war or joining [another]… Continue reading Qur’an 8:15-16
Qur’an 8:11-14
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:11 [Remember] when He overwhelmed you with drowsiness [giving] security from Him and sent down upon you from the sky, rain by which to purify you and remove from you the evil [suggestions] of Satan and to make steadfast your hearts and plant firmly thereby your… Continue reading Qur’an 8:11-14
Qur’an 8:9-10
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:9 [Remember] when you were asking help of your Lord, and He answered you, "Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another." 10 And Allāh made it not but good tidings and so that your hearts would be assured thereby.… Continue reading Qur’an 8:9-10
Qur’an 8:5-8
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:5 [It is] just as when your Lord brought you out of your home [for the battle of Badr] in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers were unwilling, 6 Arguing with you concerning the truth after it had become clear, as if they were… Continue reading Qur’an 8:5-8
Qur’an 8:2-4
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:2 The believers are only those who, when Allāh is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely - 3 The ones who establish prayer, and from what We have… Continue reading Qur’an 8:2-4
Qur’an 8:1
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: They ask you, [O Muḥammad], about the bounties [of war]. Say, "The [decision concerning] bounties is for Allāh and the Messenger." So fear Allāh and amend that which is between you and obey Allāh and His Messenger, if you should be believers. Koran 8:1 Here’s my… Continue reading Qur’an 8:1
Qur’an 7:205-206
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 7:205 And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. And do not be among the heedless. 206 Indeed, those who are near your Lord [i.e., the angels] are not prevented by… Continue reading Qur’an 7:205-206










