Rowwad Translation Center — 187

9:1 [This is] a declaration of disassociation[1] by Allah and His Messenger to those polytheists with whom you have made a treaty.

9:2 “Therefore move freely in the land[1] for four months, but know that you cannot escape Allah and that Allah will humiliate the disbelievers.”

9:3 It is a declaration from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage[1], that Allah and His Messenger are free from obligation to the polytheists. If you repent, it is better for you, but if you turn away, then know that you cannot escape Allah[2]. And give the disbelievers tidings of a painful punishment.

9:4 Except those polytheists with whom you have a treaty and who have not broken it in the least, nor have backed up anyone against you – so fulfill your treaty with them until the end of their term[1]. Indeed, Allah loves those who fear Him.

9:5 Then when the [four] sacred months[1] are over, kill the polytheists wherever you find them, seize them, besiege them and lie in wait for them on every route[2]. But if they repent, establish prayers and give zakah, then set them free, for Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful[3].

9:6 If any of the polytheists asks you for protection, give it to him, so that he may hear the Word of Allah[1], then escort him to his place of safety; that is because they are a people who do not know.