A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:165 Why [is it that] when a [single] disaster struck you [on the day of Uḥud], although you had struck [the enemy in the battle of Badr] with one twice as great, you said, "From where is this?"Say, "It is from yourselves [i.e., due to your… Continue reading Qur’an 3:165-168
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Qur’an 3:159-164
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:159 So by mercy from Allāh, [O Muḥammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter.… Continue reading Qur’an 3:159-164
Qur’an 3:156-158
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:156 O you who have believed, do not be like those who disbelieved and said about their brothers when they traveled through the land or went out to fight, "If they had been with us, they would not have died or have been killed," so Allāh… Continue reading Qur’an 3:156-158
Qur’an 3:154-155
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:154 Then after distress, He sent down upon you security [in the form of] drowsiness, overcoming a faction of you, while another faction worried about themselves, thinking of Allāh other than the truth - the thought of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us [to have… Continue reading Qur’an 3:154-155
Qur’an 3:149-153
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:149 O you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers.150 But Allāh is your protector, and He is the best of helpers.151 We will cast terror into the hearts of… Continue reading Qur’an 3:149-153
Qur’an 3:144-148
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:144 Muḥammad is not but a messenger.[Other] messengers have passed on before him.So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels [to unbelief]?And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allāh at all; but Allāh will… Continue reading Qur’an 3:144-148
Qur’an 3:137-143
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:137 Similar situations [as yours] have passed on before you, so proceed throughout the earth and observe how was the end of those who denied.138 This [Qur’ān] is a clear statement to [all] the people and a guidance and instruction for those conscious of Allāh.139 So… Continue reading Qur’an 3:137-143
Qur’an 3:130-136
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:130 O you who have believed, do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear Allāh that you may be successful.131 And fear the Fire, which has been prepared for the disbelievers.132 And obey Allāh and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy.133 And hasten to… Continue reading Qur’an 3:130-136
Qur’an 3:126-129
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:126 And Allāh made it not except as [a sign of] good tidings for you and to reassure your hearts thereby.And victory is not except from Allāh, the Exalted in Might, the Wise - 127 That He might cut down a section of the disbelievers or… Continue reading Qur’an 3:126-129
Qur’an 3:124-125
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:124 [Remember] when you said to the believers, "Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down? 125 Yes, if you remain patient and conscious of Allāh and they [i.e., the enemy] come upon you [attacking] in… Continue reading Qur’an 3:124-125










