A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:47 And do not be like those who came forth from their homes insolently and to be seen by people and avert [them] from the way of Allāh. And Allāh is encompassing1 of what they do. 48 And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to… Continue reading Qur’an 8:47-49
Verse Refutations
Qur’an 8:45-46
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:45 O you who have believed, when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm and remember Allāh much that you may be successful. 46 And obey Allāh and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would… Continue reading Qur’an 8:45-46
Qur’an 8:43-44
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:43 [Remember, O Muḥammad], when Allāh showed them to you in your dream as few; and if He had shown them to you as many, you [believers] would have lost courage and would have disputed in the matter [of whether to fight], but Allāh saved [you… Continue reading Qur’an 8:43-44
Qur’an 8:42
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: [Remember] when you were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the farther side, and the caravan was lower [in position] than you. If you had made an appointment [to meet], you would have missed the appointment. But [it was] so that… Continue reading Qur’an 8:42
Qur’an 8:41
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: And know that anything you obtain of war booty - then indeed, for Allāh is one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler, if you have believed in Allāh and in that… Continue reading Qur’an 8:41
Qur’an 8:38-40
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:38 Say to those who have disbelieved [that] if they cease, what has previously occurred will be forgiven for them. But if they return [to hostility] - then the precedent of the former [rebellious] peoples has already taken place. 39 And fight against them until there… Continue reading Qur’an 8:38-40
Qur’an 8:36-37
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:36 Indeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allāh. So they will spend it; then it will be for them a regret; then they will be overcome. And those who have disbelieved - unto Hell they will be gathered.… Continue reading Qur’an 8:36-37
Qur’an 8:34-35
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:34 But why should Allāh not punish them while they obstruct [people] from al-Masjid al-Ḥarām and they were not [fit to be] its guardians? Its [true] guardians are not but the righteous, but most of them do not know. 35 And their prayer at the House… Continue reading Qur’an 8:34-35
Qur’an 8:31-33
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 8:31 And when Our verses are recited to them, they say, "We have heard. If we willed, we could say [something] like this. This is not but legends of the former peoples." 32 And [remember] when they said, "O Allāh, if this should be the truth… Continue reading Qur’an 8:31-33
Qur’an 8:30
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: And [remember, O Muḥammad], when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or kill you or evict you [from Makkah]. But they plan, and Allāh plans. And Allāh is the best of planners. Koran 8:30 Here’s my improved version: The disbeliever's plan to evict… Continue reading Qur’an 8:30










