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86. Wa-itha onzilat sooratun an aminoo bi
A
llahi wajahidoo maAAa rasoolihi ista/thanaka
oloo a
l
ttawli minhum waqaloo tharna nakun maAAa alqaAAideen
a
86. When a Sura comes down, enjoining them to believe in Allah and to strive and fight
along with His Messenger, those with wealth and influence among them ask thee for
exemption, and say: "Leave us (behind): we would be with those who sit (at home)."
87. Radoo bi-an yakoonoo maAAa alkhawalifi watubiAAa AAala quloobihim fahum la
yafqahoon
a
87. They prefer to be with (the women), who remain behind (at home): their hearts are
sealed and so they understand not.
88. Lakini a
l
rrasoolu wa
a
llatheena amanoo maAAahu jahadoo bi-amwalihim
waanfusihim waola-ika lahumu alkhayratu waola-ika humu almuflihoon
a
88. But the Messenger, and those who believe with him, strive and fight with their wealth
and their persons: for them are (all) good things: and it is they who will prosper.
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