[8.1] They ask you about the spoils (of war). Say: 'The spoils belong to Allah and the
Messenger. Therefore, have fear of Allahoand set things right between you. Obey Allah
and His Messenger, if you are believers.'
[8.2] Indeed the believers are those whose hearts quake at the mention of Allah, and
when His verses are recited to them it increased them in faith. They are those who put their trust in their Lord.
[8.3] Those who pray steadfastly, and spend of that which We have provided them,
[8.4] those are, in truth, the believers. They shall have degrees with their Lord and forgiveness, and a generous provision.
[8.5] It is like when your Lord caused you to leave your home with the truth, though some of the believers disliked it.
[8.6] They argued with you about the truth after it had been made clear, as though they
were being led to certain death while looking.
[8.7] (Remember) when Allah promised to grant you one of the two parties (at Badr), and
you wished for the one that was not strong. Allah wanted to establish the truth by His
Words and to sever the unbelievers to the last,
[8.8] in order that He might verify the truth and annul the falsehood, even though the wrongdoers hated it.
[8.9] And when you (Prophet Muhammad) prayed to your Lord for help, He answered: 'I
am sending to your aid a thousand angels innsuccession.'
[8.10] Allah only made it to be glad tidings and so that your hearts may be satisfied;
victory comes only from Allah; He is Almighty, Wise.
[8.11] When you were overcome by sleep, as security from Him, He sent down water
from the sky to cleanse you and to purify you of satan's filth, to strengthen your hearts and to steady your footsteps.
[8.12] And when Allah revealed to the angels, saying: 'I shall be with you. Give courage
to the believers. I shall cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers. Strike them above
the necks, smite their finger tips.'
[8.13] This is because they had made a breach with Allah and His Messenger. He who
makes a breach with Allah and His Messenger indeed, Allah is stern in retribution.
[8.14] 'That for you, so taste it, the punishment of the Fire is for the unbelievers.'
[8.15] Believers, when you encounter unbelievers on the march do not turn your backs to them in flight.
[8.16] If anyone on that day turns his back to them in flight, except when maneuvering to
fight, or to join another party, he shall be laden with the Anger of Allah and Gehenna shall be his refuge - an evil arrival.
[8.17] It was not you who killed them, but Allah slew them, neither was it you who threw
at them. Allah threw at them in order that He confers on the believers a fair benefit. Indeed, Allah is Hearing, Knowing.
[8.18] Allah will surely weaken the guile of the unbelievers.
[8.19] If you were seeking a victory, victory has now come to you. If you desist, it will be
better for you. If you resume We will return, and even if your forces are numerous, they
shall not help you at all. And Allah is with the believers.
[8.20] Believers, obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not turn away from him when you are hearing.
[8.21] Do not be like those who say: 'We hear,' but they do not listen.
