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15. Walaqad kanoo AAahadoo Allaha min qablu la yuwalloona al-adbara wakana
AAahdu Allahi mas-oola
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15. And yet they had already covenanted with Allah not to turn their backs, and a
covenant with Allah must (surely) be answered for.
16. Qul lan yanfaAAakumu alfiraru in farartum mina almawti awi alqatli wa-ithan la
tumattaAAoona illa qaleela
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16. Say: "Running away will not profit you if ye are running away from death or
slaughter; and even if (ye do escape), no more than a brief (respite) will ye be allowed to
enjoy!"
17. Qul man tha allathee yaAAsimukum mina Allahi in arada bikum soo-an aw arada
bikum rahmatan wala yajidoona lahum min dooni Allahi waliyyan wala naseera
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17. Say: "Who is it that can screen you from Allah if it be His wish to give you
punishment or to give you Mercy?" Nor will they find for themselves, besides Allah, any
protector or helper.
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