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
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
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
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allāh. That is better for you, if you only knew. Koran 9:41 Here’s my improved version: Muhammad later abrogated this verse to allow those Muslim men who couldn't… Continue reading Qur’an 9:41
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: If you do not aid him [i.e., the Prophet] - Allāh has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he [i.e., Muḥammad] said to his companion, "Do not grieve;… Continue reading Qur’an 9:40
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:38 O you who have believed, what is [the matter] with you that, when you are told to go forth in the cause of Allāh, you adhere heavily to the earth? Are you satisfied with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But what… Continue reading Qur’an 9:38-39
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:36 Indeed, the number of months with Allāh is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allāh [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion [i.e., way], so do not wrong yourselves during them.… Continue reading Qur’an 9:36-37
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:34 O you who have believed, indeed many of the scholars and the monks devour the wealth of people unjustly and avert [them] from the way of Allāh. And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allāh - give… Continue reading Qur’an 9:34-35
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:32 They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh refuses except to perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it. 33 It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all… Continue reading Qur’an 9:32-33
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 9:30 The Jews say, "Ezra is the son of Allāh"; and the Christians say, "The Messiah is the son of Allāh." That is their statement from their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before [them]. May Allāh destroy them; how are they deluded?… Continue reading Qur’an 9:30-31
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