Surah Number 8: Al-Anfâl (Spoils of War, Booty) - Noore Madinah ...
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<strong>Al</strong>-Quran English Translation: <strong>Surah</strong> <strong>Number</strong> 8: <strong>Al</strong>-Anfâl (<strong>Spoils</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>War</strong>, <strong>Booty</strong>)<br />
<strong>Surah</strong> <strong>Number</strong> 8: <strong>Al</strong>-Anfâl (<strong>Spoils</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>War</strong>, <strong>Booty</strong>)<br />
Revealed at: <strong>Madinah</strong><br />
Total Verses: 75<br />
ALLAH in the name <strong>of</strong> The Most Affectionate, the Merciful.<br />
1. (O beloved Prophet) they ask you concerning the spoils. Say you, 'the spoils belong to <strong>Al</strong>lah and the<br />
Messenger; then fear <strong>Al</strong>lah and set things right among yourselves, and obey <strong>Al</strong>lah and His Messenger, if you<br />
believe.<br />
2. Only they are believers whose hearts tremble when <strong>Al</strong>lah is mentioned, and when His Signs are recited to<br />
them, their faith get increased and upon their Lord, they put their trust.<br />
3. Those who establish prayer and spend something <strong>of</strong> what We have provided them.<br />
4. It is these the true Muslims. For them are grades with their Lord and forgiveness and an honourable provision.<br />
5. As (O beloved Prophet)! Your Lord brought you forth from your house with truth, and undoubtedly, a group <strong>of</strong><br />
Muslim was unhappy over it.<br />
6. They were disputing with you about the truth after it has become clear, as if they are being driven towards<br />
death with their eyes open.<br />
7. And remember, when <strong>Al</strong>lah promised you that in both these parties, one is for you, and you wished, that you<br />
should have that in which there is no rankle, and <strong>Al</strong>lah wished that truth be proved truth by His words and to<br />
cut <strong>of</strong>f the root <strong>of</strong> the infidels.<br />
8. That He might establish truth as truth and falsify the false, though the guilty might dislike.<br />
9. When you were crying for help from your Lord, then He responded to you that I am going to help you with a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> thousand angels.<br />
10. And <strong>Al</strong>lah did this but for your pleasure and in order that your hearts might find contentment; and there is no<br />
help but from <strong>Al</strong>lah undoubtedly; <strong>Al</strong>lah is Dominant, Wise.<br />
11. When He covered you with drowsiness, it was a security from Himself, and sent down water upon you from<br />
heaven that He might cleanse you therewith and remove from you the filth <strong>of</strong> the devil (Satan) and might give<br />
courage to your hearts and make your steps firm therewith.<br />
12. When (O beloved Prophet) your Lord was revealing to the angles that, 'I am with you,' keep ye firm the<br />
Muslims. Soon I shall cast terror into the hearts <strong>of</strong> the infidels, then strike above the necks <strong>of</strong> the infidels and<br />
strike <strong>of</strong>f every finger tips <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
13. This is because, they opposed <strong>Al</strong>lah and His Messenger, and whosoever opposes <strong>Al</strong>lah and His Messenger, then<br />
undoubtedly, and severe is the torment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah.<br />
14. This tastes it then and knows that for the infidels is the torment <strong>of</strong> the Fire.<br />
15. 'O believers! When you encounter the infidels in the battlefield, turn not your backs to them.<br />
16. And whosoever will turn his back to them that day, but for practising the art <strong>of</strong> war or for the sake <strong>of</strong> joining<br />
his company, then he returns in the wrath <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah and his abode is Hell, and what an evil place is to return to.<br />
17. Therefore you did not slay them, but <strong>Al</strong>lah slew them. And O beloved Prophet! The dust that you did throw,<br />
you did not throw, but <strong>Al</strong>lah threw, and in order that He might confer on the Muslim a better reward than it.<br />
Undoubtedly, <strong>Al</strong>lah is Hearing, Knowing.<br />
18. This, take it and with it is this that <strong>Al</strong>lah is the weakener <strong>of</strong> the plot <strong>of</strong> the infidels.<br />
19. 'O infidels! If you demand judgement, then this judgement has indeed come to you, And if you desist, it is<br />
better for you, but if you again make mischief, then We shall again punish you, and your party shall avail you<br />
not, however, numerous it be and with it is this that <strong>Al</strong>lah is with the muslims.<br />
20. 'O believers! Obey <strong>Al</strong>lah ' and His Messenger, and turn not away from him after hearing him.<br />
21. And be not like those who say, 'We hear, and they hear not.<br />
22. Undoubtedly, the worst <strong>of</strong> animals in the sight <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah are those who are the deaf and dumb who have no<br />
sense.<br />
23. And if <strong>Al</strong>lah had known any good in them, He would have caused them to listen. And if He had made them<br />
hear, even then in the end, they would have turned away, turning their faces.<br />
24. 'O believers! Respond to the calling <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah and Messenger, when the Messenger calls you for a thing that will<br />
give you life; and know that <strong>Al</strong>lah's command comes between man and his heart's desire and this that you are<br />
to be raised towards Him.<br />
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<strong>Al</strong>-Quran English Translation: <strong>Surah</strong> <strong>Number</strong> 8: <strong>Al</strong>-Anfâl (<strong>Spoils</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>War</strong>, <strong>Booty</strong>)<br />
25. And remain fearing that calamity which will never fall exclusively upon those among you who do wrong. And<br />
know that severe is the torment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah.<br />
26. And remember, when you were few down trodden in the land, and were fearful, lest the people should snatch<br />
you away, then He gave you shelter, and strengthened you with His help, and provide you with good things,<br />
that haply you might be thankful.<br />
27. 'O believers! Betray not <strong>Al</strong>lah and Messenger and nor commit defalcation in your trusts knowingly.<br />
28. And know that your wealth and your children are all a trial, and with <strong>Al</strong>lah is the great reward.<br />
29. 'O believers! If you will fear <strong>Al</strong>lah, He will grant you that by which you may be able to distinguish between right<br />
and wrong and will remove <strong>of</strong>f your evils and will forgive you. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is owner <strong>of</strong> great Grace.<br />
30. And (O beloved Prophet)! Remember, when the infidels were plotting against you, to confine you or to slay you<br />
or to drive you forth. And they were plotting their own and <strong>Al</strong>lah was devising His Own and <strong>Al</strong>lah's devise is the<br />
best.<br />
31. And when Our verses are recited to them, then they say, 'yes, we have heard', if we wished, we could certainly<br />
utter the like <strong>of</strong> this. It is not, but the stories <strong>of</strong> the ancients.<br />
32. And when they said, 'O <strong>Al</strong>lah, if this Quran indeed be the truth from You then rain down upon us stones from<br />
heaven or bring down upon us! Any painful chastisement.<br />
33. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is not one to chastise them, till ('O beloved Prophet) you are in their midst. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is not to<br />
chastise them, whilst they are begging forgiveness.<br />
34. And what have they that <strong>Al</strong>lah should not chastise them, when they are hindering from the sacred mosque, and<br />
they are not its guardian. Its guardians are the pious ones only, but most <strong>of</strong> them know not.<br />
35. And their prayer at the Holy House is nothing but whistling and clapping. Then taste the torment now, the<br />
recompense <strong>of</strong> their infidelity.<br />
36. Undoubtedly, the infidels spend their wealth to prevent from the path <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah, they will spend it now, then<br />
again they will regret on it, then will be overpowered. The infidels shall be gathered towards hell.<br />
37. In order that <strong>Al</strong>lah may separate the impure from the pure, and putting the impure one upon the other, all<br />
piling them together cast them into the hell it is they who are the losers.<br />
38. Say you to the infidels, if they now desist, that which is past will be forgiven. But if they repeat the same then<br />
the precedence <strong>of</strong> the former people has already gone.<br />
39. And fight them on till there remains not any mischief and the entire religion be only <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah; then if they desist,<br />
then <strong>Al</strong>lah is seeing their deeds.<br />
40. And if they turn back then know that <strong>Al</strong>lah is your Protector, what an excellent Protector and what an excellent<br />
Helper.<br />
41. And know that whatever spoil <strong>of</strong> war take, then one fifth <strong>of</strong> it belongs exclusively to <strong>Al</strong>lah and to the<br />
Messenger, and to the kindred and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, if you have believed in <strong>Al</strong>lah<br />
and what We sent down upon Our bondman on the Day <strong>of</strong> Decision the day when the two armies met. And<br />
<strong>Al</strong>lah can do everything.<br />
42. When you were on the hither side <strong>of</strong> the valley and the infidels on the yonder side, and the Caravan was below<br />
you (On the Coast Plain), and if you would have made any mutual promise, surely you would not have reached<br />
on appointed time, but this has happened in order that <strong>Al</strong>lah might fulfil the work which is to be done; so that<br />
whoever was to perish might perish with pro<strong>of</strong>; and whoever was to survive might survive with pro<strong>of</strong>. And<br />
undoubtedly, <strong>Al</strong>lah is Hearing, Knowing.<br />
43. When (O' Beloved Prophet) <strong>Al</strong>lah showed the infidels few to you in your dream. And (O' Muslims) if He had<br />
shown them numerous then, certainly you would have shown timidity and would have quarrelled about the<br />
matter, but <strong>Al</strong>lah saved you Undoubtedly, He knows the thoughts in the breasts.<br />
44. And when at the time <strong>of</strong> encounter, the infidels were shown to you as few, and made you appear few in their<br />
eyes, so that <strong>Al</strong>lah might fulfil the work which, is to be done. And towards '<strong>Al</strong>lah is the return <strong>of</strong> all affairs.<br />
45. 'O believers! When you encounter any army, then stand firm, and remember <strong>Al</strong>lah much, that you may attain<br />
the goal.<br />
46. And obey <strong>Al</strong>lah and His Messenger, and dispute not with one another, otherwise you will show timidity, and<br />
your tied strength will depart from you and be patient. Verily <strong>Al</strong>lah is with the patient.<br />
47. And be not like those who came out <strong>of</strong> their homes, boastfully and to be seen <strong>of</strong> men, and barring from <strong>Al</strong>lah's<br />
way. <strong>Al</strong>l their works are under the Control <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah.<br />
48. And when the devil (Shaitan) decked their work fair in their sight, and said, 'No man is to prevail against you<br />
today, and you are under my protection'. Then when both armies came in front <strong>of</strong> each other, he ran upon his<br />
heels and said 'I am quit <strong>of</strong> you, I see what you see not, I fear <strong>Al</strong>lah' and severe is the torment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah.<br />
49. When the hypocrites and those in whose hearts there is disease used to say these, muslims are proud <strong>of</strong> their<br />
religion'. And whosoever relies upon <strong>Al</strong>lah, then undoubtedly, <strong>Al</strong>lah is Dominant, Wise.<br />
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<strong>Al</strong>-Quran English Translation: <strong>Surah</strong> <strong>Number</strong> 8: <strong>Al</strong>-Anfâl (<strong>Spoils</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>War</strong>, <strong>Booty</strong>)<br />
50. And if you could see, when the Angels take away the souls <strong>of</strong> the infidels, they, are smiting their faces and.<br />
their backs, and taste the torment <strong>of</strong> burning.<br />
51. This is in recompense <strong>of</strong> what your hands have sent on ' before and <strong>Al</strong>lah is not unjust unto His bondmen.<br />
52. In the manner <strong>of</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Firawn (Pharaoh) and those before them they disbelieved in the signs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah, then<br />
<strong>Al</strong>lah seized them for their sins. Undoubtedly <strong>Al</strong>lah is Strong, Severe in torment<br />
53. This is so because <strong>Al</strong>lah does not change the favour that He has conferred upon a people, until they change<br />
themselves; and verily <strong>Al</strong>lah Hears, Knows.<br />
54. In the manner <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> Firawn (Pharaoh) and those before them. They, belied the signs <strong>of</strong> their Lord<br />
then We destroyed them for their sins, and We drowned the people <strong>of</strong> Firawn, and they were all unjust.<br />
55. Undoubtedly, the worst <strong>of</strong> beasts in the Sight <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah, are those who committed infidelity and would not<br />
believe,<br />
56. Those with whom you had entered into a covenant, then they break their covenant every time and do not fear.<br />
57. Therefore, if you find them anywhere in war, kill them in such a manner that their remaining ones may be put<br />
to flight. Haply they may be admonished.<br />
58. If you fear treachery from any people, throw back to them their covenant on equal basis Undoubtedly, the<br />
treacherous are not liked by <strong>Al</strong>lah.<br />
59. And let the infidels never boast that they have gone out <strong>of</strong> hand. Undoubtedly, they cannot frustrate.<br />
60. And keep ready for them the strength as you can, and as many <strong>of</strong> horses as you can, whereby you may put<br />
terror in the hearts <strong>of</strong> those who are enemies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah and <strong>of</strong> yours and in the hearts <strong>of</strong> some others, besides<br />
them whom you know not; <strong>Al</strong>lah Knows them. And whatever you will spend in the path <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah, shall be repaid<br />
to you in full and in no way you will be in loss.<br />
61. And if they incline towards peace, then incline you also and put trust in <strong>Al</strong>lah. Undoubtedly, He is the One<br />
Hearing, Knowing<br />
62. If they intend to deceive you, then <strong>Al</strong>lah is sufficient for you. He it is Who gave, strength to you with His help<br />
and with Muslims.<br />
63. And He put affection in their hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth you could not have put affection in<br />
their hearts but <strong>Al</strong>lah have united their hearts. Undoubtedly! It is He, Dominant, Wise.<br />
64. 'O Prophet! The communicator <strong>of</strong> the hidden news! <strong>Al</strong>lah suffices you and all these Muslims who followed you.<br />
65. 'O Communicator <strong>of</strong> the hidden news! Urge the Muslims to wage holy war. If there will be twenty <strong>of</strong> you<br />
patient, they will overcome two hundred, and there be hundred <strong>of</strong> you, they will overcome a thousand infidels,<br />
because they do not understand.<br />
66. Now <strong>Al</strong>lah has lightened your burden, and He knows that you are weak. Then if there be a hundred <strong>of</strong> you<br />
patient, they shall overcome two hundred; and if there he a thousand <strong>of</strong> you, they shall overcome two<br />
thousand by the command <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is with the patient.<br />
67. It is not befitting to any Prophet that he should make captive to infidels, until he has immensely shed their<br />
blood in the land. You desire the goods <strong>of</strong> the world; and <strong>Al</strong>lah desires the Here after. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is Dominant,<br />
Wise.<br />
68. If <strong>Al</strong>lah would not have written a thing before, then O Muslims! A great torment would have come to you for<br />
what you took as ransom from the infidels.<br />
69. Then eat <strong>of</strong> what you have obtained as spoil <strong>of</strong> war, lawful and pure, and remain fearing <strong>Al</strong>lah. Verily <strong>Al</strong>lah is '<br />
Forgiving, Merciful.<br />
70. 'O Communicator <strong>of</strong> the hidden news (Prophet) say to the prisoners in your hands, 'If <strong>Al</strong>lah will find any good<br />
in your hearts, then He will give you better than what has been; taken from you and will forgive you' And <strong>Al</strong>lah<br />
is Forgiving, Merciful.<br />
71. And 'O beloved Prophet! If they will intend to be treacherous to you, then they have already dealt<br />
treacherously with <strong>Al</strong>lah before; therefore He gave so many under your control. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is. Knowing, Wise.<br />
72. Undoubtedly, those who believed and left their hearth and homes for <strong>Al</strong>lah and fought with their wealth and<br />
their lives in the way <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah, and those who gave shelter and helped they are heirs one <strong>of</strong> another. And those<br />
who believed and did not emigrate, you have no duty to their inheritance unless they emigrate, if they seek<br />
help from you in the matter <strong>of</strong> the religion, then it is obligatory upon you to help them, but against a people<br />
between whom and you there is an agreement. And <strong>Al</strong>lah is seeing your doing.<br />
73. And the infidels are heirs one <strong>of</strong> another. If you will not do such, then there shall be in the land mischief and<br />
great disorder.<br />
74. And those who believed and emigrated and fought in the way <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah and those who gave shelter and helped<br />
they are true believers. For them is forgiveness and honourable provision.<br />
75. And those who believed afterwards and emigrated and waged the holy war with you, they also are <strong>of</strong> you. And<br />
the blood relations are nearer to one another in the Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>Al</strong>lah. Undoubtedly <strong>Al</strong>lah knows all things.<br />
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