Rowwad Translation Center — 546

59:4 That is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah, Allah is truly severe in punishment.

59:5 Whatever palm trees you cut down[1] or left standing on their trunks[2], it was by Allah’s Will, so that He might disgrace the evildoers[3].

59:6 Whatever gains Allah has bestowed upon His Messenger from them, you did not spur on any horses or camels for that[1], but Allah gives authority to His messengers over whom He wills, and Allah is Most Capable of all things.

59:7 Whatever gains Allah has bestowed upon His Messenger from the people of the towns belongs to Allah and the Messenger, and to his close relatives[1], orphans, the needy, and stranded wayfarers[2], so that wealth should not circulate only among those of you who are rich. Whatever the Messenger gives you, accept it, and whatever he forbids you, refrain from it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in punishment.

59:8 For the poor emigrants [there is a due share] who were driven out of their homes and their properties, seeking Allah’s bounty and pleasure, and helping the cause of Allah and His Messenger. It is they who are the truthful.

59:9 As for those who were settled in the city [of Madinah][1] and embraced Islam before them, they love those who migrated to them and find no covetous desire in their hearts for what they were given. Rather they give them preference over themselves even though they may be in dire need. Whoever is protected from the covetousness of their souls, it is they who are successful.