The Majestic Quran

individuals but by a whole community; and the intense activism which was to distinguish Muslim history in the coming decades and centuries was a direct, immediate consequence of the Battle of Badr. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. M B B 1 They ask you about the spoils of war , say: “The spoils belong to God and the Messenger. So, fear God and make peace among yourselves, and obey God and His Messenger, if you are true believers.” 2 The believers’ hearts tremble with fear at the mention of God, their faith grows stronger whenever His verses are recited, and they put trust in their Lord. 3 They perform the prayer and spend from what We have provided, 4 they’re true believers; reserved for them are lofty ranks near their Lord, and forgiveness and a generous provision. T B B 5 It was your Lord Who led you out of your home for a purpose, though a group of the believers disliked it, 6 they argue with you about its purpose that has become apparent, as though they were being led to their deaths as they looked on. 7 Remember when God promised that one of the two partie s 1 would be yours, while you were longing for the weaker target. God wanted by the power of His words, to establish the truth and to break the back of the disbelievers’ might , 8 to establish the truth and to overturn falsehood, though the sinful hate it. T B 9 Remember when you prayed to your Lord for help, and He answered: “I will help you with a thousand angels in rows upon rows.” 10 God made it glad tidings and to boost your morale. Victory is from God alone. God is Almighty, Wise. 11 Remember when He caused drowsiness to overtake you, granting you of His reassurance, and He sent rain from the sky for you so you could clean yourselves, remove Satan’s filth from you, strengthen your hearts, and help you to stand firm. 12 Remember when Your Lord revealed to the angels: “I am with you, so make the believers