The Majestic Quran

stand their ground, while I strike terror into the disbelievers’ hearts. So, beat your wings above their necks and beat each of their limbs.” 13 Since they opposed God and His Messenger, and anyone who opposes God and His Messenger will have severe punishment, 14 a taste for you of what is to come for the disbelievers, the torment of the Fire is waiting. T 15 Believers, whenever you meet disbelievers in battle advancing towards you, don’t turn your backs to them to flee . 16 On that day, whoever turns his back except in tactical retreat to attack again, or else to rejoin another fighting party, will suffer the fury of God, and Hell will be his home. What an evil destination! 17 You didn’t kill them, but God killed them nor did you throw the pebbles when you threw, Messenger , but it was God Who threw it . 2 This was as a positive test of the believers from Him. God is the Hearer, the Knower. 18 That was a sign for you, that God will weaken the disbelievers’ plot. 19 If you are seeking a clear outcome, disbelievers , then that was an outcome clearly against you. Were you to put an end to your harassment , that would be better for you; but if you return to it , then so shall We. Your army will not benefit you at all, no matter how large it is. God is with the believers. A ’ 20 Believers, obey God and His Messenger and don’t turn away from him while you can hear him calling you; 21 and don’t be like those who said, “We have heard,” while they were not listening at all. 22 The worst of creatures in the sight of God are the wilfully deaf and dumb who refuse to think. 23 If God saw any good in them, He would have made them hear; but even if He had made them hear, they would still have turned away, rejecting the message. 24 Believers, answer God and His Messenger when they call to that which will give you life; and beware God intervenes between a man and his heart , 3 and that you’ll be gathered before Him. 25 Be mindful of a future test that wouldn’t just affect the wrongdoers amongst you, and know that God’s punishment is severe. B 26 Remember when you were an oppressed few in the land, afraid of being wiped out; God gave you protection and strengthened you with His help