Rowwad Translation Center — 195

9:48 They had surely sought to sow discord before and devised plots against you [O Prophet][1] until the truth [i.e., victory] came and Allah’s decree [i.e., religion] prevailed, even though they were averse.

9:49 There are some among them who say, “Exempt me and do not expose me to temptation.” They have already fallen into temptation[1]. Hell will certainly encompass the disbelievers.

9:50 If something good happens to you, it grieves them, but if a disaster befalls you, they say, “We have taken our precautions beforehand[1],” and they turn away rejoicing.

9:51 Say, “Nothing will ever befall us except that which Allah has decreed for us; He is our Protector.” And in Allah alone let the believers put their trust.

9:52 Say, “Are you awaiting to befall us except one of the two best outcomes [i.e., victory or martyrdom][1]? But we are awaiting that Allah will afflict you with punishment from Himself or at our hands. So wait; we too are waiting with you.”

9:53 Say, “Whether you spend willingly or unwillingly, it will never be accepted from you, for you have been a wicked people.”

9:54 Nothing prevents the acceptance of their spending except that they disbelieve in Allah and His Messenger, they do not come to prayer but lazily[1], and they do not spend but reluctantly.