Rowwad Translation Center — 178

8:9 [Remember] when you were seeking the help of your Lord [at Badr] and He responded to you, “I will reinforce you with a thousand angels[1], following one another in succession.”

8:10 Allah granted this only as glad tidings and to reassure your hearts, for victory only comes from Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

8:11 [Remember] when He caused drowsiness to overcome you as an assurance from Him, and He sent down rain from the sky to purify you and to remove Satan’s whispers from you, and to strengthen your hearts and to steady your footsteps.

8:12 [Remember] when your Lord inspired the angels, “I am with you[1], so make firm the feet of those who believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. So strike their necks and strike all their limbs[2].”

8:13 That is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. Whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger, Allah is indeed severe in punishment.

8:14 That is for you, so taste it, and for the disbelievers, there will be the punishment of the Fire.

8:15 O you who believe, when you confront the disbelievers in battle, do not turn your backs to them.

8:16 Whoever turns his back to them on such a day – unless it is for tactical reasons or joining another group – he will incur the wrath of Allah and his abode will be Hell. What a terrible destination!