Al-Anfal

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So, if you find them in war, deal with them in a way that those behind them have to disperse fearfully, so that they take a lesson.
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And if you apprehend a breach from a people, then, throw (the treaty) towards them in straight-forward terms. Surely, Allah does not like those who breach the trust.
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The disbelievers should never think that they have surpassed (the divine punishment). Surely, they cannot frustrate (the Divine will).
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Prepare against them whatever force you can, and the trained horses whereby you frighten Allah’s enemy and your own enemy and others besides them whom you do not know. Allah knows them. Whatever thing you spend in the way of Allah, it will be paid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.
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And if they tilt towards peace, you too should tilt towards it, and place your trust in Allah. Surely, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
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If they intend to deceive you, then, Allah is all-sufficient for you. He is the One who supported you with His help and with the believers,
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and united their hearts. Had you spent all that is on earth, you could not have united their hearts. But Allah did unite their hearts. Surely, He is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
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O Prophet, Allah is sufficient for you, and the believers who followed you.
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