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009.055 Let not their wealth nor their (following in) sons dazzle thee: in reality God's plan is to punish them with these
things in this life, and that their souls may perish in their (very) denial of God.
009.056 They swear by God that they are indeed of you; but they are not of you: yet they are afraid (to appear in their
true colours).
009.057 If they could find a place to flee to, or caves, or a place of concealment, they would turn straightaway thereto,
with an obstinate rush.
009.058 And among them are men who slander thee in the matter of (the distribution of) the alms: if they are given
part thereof, they are pleased, but if not, behold! they are indignant!
009.059 If only they had been content with what God and His Apostle gave them, and had said, "Sufficient unto us is
God! God and His Apostle will soon give us of His bounty: to God do we turn our hopes!" (that would have been the
right course).
009.060 Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts
have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of God; and for the wayfarer:
(thus is it) ordained by God, and God is full of knowledge and wisdom.
009.061 Among them are men who molest the Prophet and say, "He is (all) ear." Say, "He listens to what is best for
you: he believes in God, has faith in the Believers, and is a Mercy to those of you who believe." But those who molest
the Apostle will have a grievous penalty.
009.062 To you they swear by God. In order to please you: But it is more fitting that they should please God and His
Apostle, if they are Believers.
009.063 Know they not that for those who oppose God and His Apostle, is the Fire of Hell?- wherein they shall dwell.
That is the supreme disgrace.
009.064 The Hypocrites are afraid lest a Sura should be sent down about them, showing them what is (really passing)
in their hearts. Say: "Mock ye! But verily God will bring to light all that ye fear (should be revealed).
009.065 If thou dost question them, they declare (with emphasis): "We were only talking idly and in play." Say: "Was
it at God, and His Signs, and His Apostle, that ye were mocking?"
009.066 Make ye no excuses: ye have rejected Faith after ye had accepted it. If We pardon some of you, We will
punish others amongst you, for that they are in sin.
009.067 The Hypocrites, men and women, (have an understanding) with each other: They enjoin evil, and forbid what
is just, and are close with their hands. They have forgotten God; so He hath forgotten them. Verily the Hypocrites are
rebellious and perverse.
009.068 God hath promised the Hypocrites men and women, and the rejecters, of Faith, the fire of Hell: Therein shall
they dwell: Sufficient is it for them: for them is the curse of God, and an enduring punishment,-
009.069 As in the case of those before you: they were mightier than you in power, and more flourishing in wealth and
children. They had their enjoyment of their portion: and ye have of yours, as did those before you; and ye indulge in
idle talk as they did. They!- their work are fruitless in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will lose (all spiritual
good).
009.070 Hath not the story reached them of those before them?- the People of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud; the People
of Abraham, the men of Midian, and the cities overthrown. To them came their apostles with clear signs. It is not God
Who wrongs them, but they wrong their own souls.
009.071 The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil:
they observe regular prayers, practise regular charity, and obey God and His Apostle. On them will God pour His
mercy: for God is Exalted in power, Wise.
009.072 God hath promised to Believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein, and
beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss is the good pleasure of God: that is the
supreme felicity.
009.073 O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the Hypocrites, and be firm against them. Their abode is
Hell,- an evil refuge indeed.
009.074 They swear by God that they said nothing (evil), but indeed they uttered blasphemy, and they did it after
accepting Islam; and they meditated a plot which they were unable to carry out: this revenge of theirs was (their) only