Rowwad Translation Center — 72

3:166 What you suffered on the day [of ’Uhud] when the two armies met was by Allah’s permission, so that He may distinguish the [true] believers,

3:167 and in order to make known those who are hypocrites. They were told, “Come forward, fight in the way of Allah or at least defend.” They said, “If we had known there was fighting, we would have certainly followed you.” That day they were nearer to disbelief than to faith, saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts, but Allah is All-Knowing of what they conceal.

3:168 Those who stayed behind said about their brothers, “If they had obeyed us, they would not have been killed [at ’Uhud].” Say, “Then avert death from yourselves, if you are truthful.”

3:169 Never think of those who have been killed in Allah’s way as dead; rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision[1],

3:170 rejoicing in what Allah has given them of His bounty, and rejoicing at the good tidings concerning those they left behind who have not yet joined them – that they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.

3:171 They rejoice at the favors and bounties of Allah, and that Allah does not cause the reward of the believers to be lost,

3:172 those who responded to Allah and the Messenger after they were struck with injury[1]. For those who did good among them and feared Allah is a great reward,

3:173 those[1] to whom people[2] said, “Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.” But it only increased them in faith, and they said, “Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the best Protector[3].”