Rowwad Translation Center — 88

4:60 Have you not seen [O Prophet] those[1] who claim that they believe in what has been sent down to you and what was sent down before you, yet they seek the judgment of Tāghoot[2] [i.e., false judges][3], even though they were commanded to reject them? Satan wants to lead them far astray.

4:61 When it is said to them, “Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger,” you will see the hypocrites turn away from you in aversion.

4:62 How will it be when a disaster befalls them because of what their hands have sent forth, then they come to you swearing by Allah, “We intended nothing but good and reconciliation.”

4:63 They are those whom Allah knows what is in their hearts; so turn away from them[1], admonish them, and speak to them in a far-reaching effective way.

4:64 We did not send any Messenger but to be obeyed by Allah’s permission. If only they had come to you [O Prophet] – after wronging themselves – and had asked Allah for forgiveness, and the Messenger had asked for forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Accepting of Repentance, Most Merciful.

4:65 But no, by your Lord, they will not believe until they accept you [O Prophet] as judge in their disputes, and find no discomfort within their hearts about your judgments, but accept them wholeheartedly.