4. Thalika bi-annahum shaqqoo Allaha warasoolahu waman yushaqqi Allaha fa-inna
Allaha shadeedu alAAiqab
i
4. That is because they resisted Allah and His Messenger. and if any one resists Allah,
verily Allah is severe in Punishment.
5. Ma qataAAtum min leenatin aw taraktumooha qa-imatan AAala osooliha fabi-ithni
Allahi waliyukhziya alfasiqeen
a
5. Whether ye cut down (O ye Muslim!) The tender palm-trees, or ye left them standing
on their roots, it was by leave of Allah, and in order that He might cover with shame the
rebellious transgresses.
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