The Majestic Quran

adopted sons into sons. These are empty words from your mouths; God speaks the truth, and He guides along the straight path. 5 Call the adopted children by the names of their biological fathers; that is fairer in God’s sight. And if you don’t know who their fathers are , then they are your brothers in faith and your clients deserving protection . You won’t be blamed for any mistakes you make, but only for deliberately planned activities. God is Forgiving, Caring. T P ’ r 6 The Prophet cares for the believers far more than they care for themselves, and his wives are their spiritual mothers. Although blood relatives are still closer to each other than are the believers and the emigrants – in God’s Book – you should still act with common decency towards your dependants. All this is written in the Book. 7 Remember when We took a contract from the prophets, and you, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus, son of Mary; We took a solemn contract from all of them: 8 He would test the claim of truthfulness of the truthful; He has prepared a painful punishment for the disbelievers. T 9 Believers, remember God’s favour when the armies gathered against you, We sent a wind- stoked sandstorm against them that you couldn’t see. Meanwhile , God saw whatever you did. 10 They came against you from above and below, your eyes rolled , your hearts leapt to your throats, and you had wild thoughts about God ; 2 11 the believers were tested and severely shaken. T 12 The hypocrites and those with sickness in their hearts said, “God and His Messenger promised us nothing but deception.” 13 A group of them said, “People of Yathrib, you will not be safe anywhere, so retreat,” while another group sought the Prophet’s permission to go back , saying, “Our homes are exposed,” yet they were not exposed; they wanted to flee. 14 If the enemy had attacked the city from all sides, and they had been offered an incentive to switch sides , they would have done so without hesitation, 15 despite previously having sworn by God that they would not turn tail and flee . They will be questioned about the oaths sworn in God’s name. 16 Say: “Fleeing will not benefit you, if you run away from death or fighting