The Majestic Quran

would have followed you.” That day, they were far nearer to disbelief than ever they were to faith, saying with their mouths what wasn’t in their hearts. God knows well what they hide. 168 Those who told their brothers to remain behind with them, and then said , “If only they had listened to us, they would not have been killed.” Say to them : “Ward off death from yourselves, if you are telling the truth.” T U ; ’ 169 Don’t consider dead those killed in God’s way; they’re alive eating and drinking , in their Lord’s presence. 170 Delighting in that portion of grace which God has given them and rejoicing at those who have yet to join them as martyrs in succession, saying that they should have no fear nor should they grieve. 171 They rejoice in God’s gifts and favours, God will not lower the value of the believer’s reward. 172 Those believers who rallied to the call of God and the Messenger after getting injured will get a great reward, for striving to do good and being mindful of God . 173 When they were told: “The people of Makkah have gathered against you, so fear them,” their faith increased, and they said: “God’s help is enough for us. What an Excellent Guardian!” 174 So they returned home with God’s blessing and favour, without being harmed since they had sought God’s pleasure. God is Most Gracious. C B U 175 That was Satan, making you fear his cronies. Don’t be afraid of them but fear Me, if you are true believers. 176 Muhammad , do not be distressed by those who rush headlong into disbelief; they will never harm God in the slightest. God wishes to give them no share in the Hereafter, but their punishment will be severe. 177 They have traded their faith for disbelief , 65 they can never harm God in the slightest; for them is a painful punishment. T 178 The disbelievers shouldn’t consider Our prolonging their lives as a good thing for them; We prolong their lives so they increase in their sinfulness; for them is a shameful punishment. 179 God will not leave you believers as you are now until He has separated the good from the bad; nor will God inform all of you about the unseen realm, but God picks out anyone He pleases from His messengers. So, believe in God and His Messenger, and if you believe and are mindful of God , then you shall have a great reward.