The Majestic Quran

83 Whenever a report of war or peace comes to them they broadcast it loudly; whereas, if they had referred it to the Messenger or to those in authority, its significance could be determined by those best suited to interpret it. If it had not been for God’s grace and kindness, most of you would have followed Satan. 84 So, Muhammad , fight in the way of God – you are only answerable for yourself – and encourage the believers. It may be that God will curb the power of disbelievers. God is stronger in might and more severe in punishment. A 85 Whoever speaks out for a worthy cause will have a share in its benefits, and whoever speaks out for a wrong cause will share its burden, God is Watchful over everything. 86 When anyone greets you, respond with a better greeting or at least return it in kind . God keeps account of everything. 87 God is the only God, He will gather you all on Judgement Day, there is no doubt about that. Who is more truthful in speech than God? T 88 Why are you divided in two groups concerning the hypocrites? God has driven them back into disbelief for what they did. Do you want to guide those who God has allowed to go astray? Anyone who God allows to go astray, you will never find a way out for him. 89 They would love to see all of you disbelieve as they have disbelieved, so that you become equal. Don’t ally yourselves to any of them until they migrate for the sake of God. If they turn away, seize them and slay them wherever you find them, and take none of them as an ally or a helper, 90 except for those who are related to a people with whom you have a treaty, or who come over to you because their hearts are wary of fighting you or of fighting their own people. Had God wished, He would have given them power over you, so they would have fought you. If they withdraw and do not fight you but make you an offer of peace, then God gives you no excuse to fight against them. 91 There are others whom you will find wanting to be on good terms with both you and their own people, but whenever they are put to the test, they return to fighting . So, if they don’t withdraw or make you an offer of peace, and cease hostility, seize them and slay them wherever you encounter them, We’ve given you clear authority against such people.