A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:124 And whenever a sūrah is revealed, there are among them [i.e., the hypocrites] those who say, "Which of you has this increased in faith?" As for those who believed, it has increased them in faith, while they are rejoicing. 125 But as for those in… Continue reading Qur’an 9:124-125
Verse Refutations
Qur’an 9:123
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: O you who have believed, fight against those adjacent to you of the disbelievers and let them find in you harshness. And know that Allāh is with the righteous. Koran 9:123 Here’s my improved version: Allah the creator of order versus Allah the creator of chaos.… Continue reading Qur’an 9:123
Qur’an 9:122
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: And it is not for the believers to go forth [to battle] all at once. For there should separate from every division of them a group [remaining] to obtain understanding in the religion and warn [i.e., advise] their people when they return to them that they… Continue reading Qur’an 9:122
Qur’an 9:121
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Nor do they spend an expenditure, small or large, or cross a valley but that it is registered for them that Allāh may reward them for the best of what they were doing. Koran 9:121 Here’s my improved version: All wasted and no reward from Allah… Continue reading Qur’an 9:121
Qur’an 9:120
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: It was not [proper] for the people of Madīnah and those surrounding them of the bedouins that they remain behind after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allāh or that they prefer themselves over his self. That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or… Continue reading Qur’an 9:120
Qur’an 9:118-119
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:118 And [He also forgave] the three who were left alone [i.e., boycotted, regretting their error] to the point that the earth closed in on them in spite of its vastness and their souls confined [i.e., anguished] them and they were certain that there is no… Continue reading Qur’an 9:118-119
Qur’an 9:117
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Allāh has already forgiven the Prophet and the Muhājireen and the Anṣār who followed him in the hour of difficulty after the hearts of a party of them had almost inclined [to doubt], and then He forgave them. Indeed, He was to them Kind and Merciful.… Continue reading Qur’an 9:117
Qur’an 9:115-116
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:115 And Allāh would not let a people stray after He has guided them until He makes clear to them what they should avoid. Indeed, Allāh is Knowing of all things. 116 Indeed, to Allāh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He gives… Continue reading Qur’an 9:115-116
Qur’an 9:113-114
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:113 It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire. 114 And the request of forgiveness of Abraham for his… Continue reading Qur’an 9:113-114
Qur’an 9:112
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: [Such believers are] the repentant, the worshippers, the praisers [of Allāh], the travelers [for His cause], those who bow and prostrate [in prayer], those who enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, and those who observe the limits [set by] Allāh. And give good… Continue reading Qur’an 9:112










