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And whenever they make a donation, small or large, or cross a valley ˹in Allah’s cause˺—it is written to their credit, so that Allah may grant them the best reward for what they used to do.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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˹However,˺ it is not necessary for the believers to march forth all at once. Only a party from each group should march forth, leaving the rest to gain religious knowledge then enlighten their people when they return to them, so that they ˹too˺ may beware ˹of evil˺.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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O believers! Fight the disbelievers around you and let them find firmness in you. And know that Allah is with those mindful ˹of Him˺.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Whenever a sûrah is revealed, some of them ask ˹mockingly˺, “Which of you has this increased in faith?” As for the believers, it has increased them in faith and they rejoice.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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But as for those with sickness in their hearts,1 it has increased them only in wickedness upon their wickedness, and they die as disbelievers.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Do they not see that they are tried once or twice every year?1 Yet they neither repent nor do they learn a lesson.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Whenever a sûrah is revealed, they look at one another, ˹saying,˺ “Is anyone watching you?” Then they slip away. ˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ has turned their hearts away because they are a people who do not comprehend.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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There certainly has come to you a messenger from among yourselves. He is concerned by your suffering, anxious for your well-being, and gracious and merciful to the believers.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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But if they turn away, then say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. In Him I put my trust. And He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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