[48:16]

Say unto those of the wandering Arabs who were left behind: Ye will be called against a folk of mighty prowess, to fight them until they surrender; and if ye obey, Allah will give you a fair reward; but if ye turn away as ye did turn away before, He will punish you with a painful doom.

[48:17]

There is no blame for the blind, nor is there blame for the lame, nor is there blame for the sick (that they go not forth to war). And whoso obeyeth Allah and His messenger, He will make him enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow; and whoso turneth back, him will He punish with a painful doom.

[48:18]

Allah was well pleased with the believers when they swore allegiance unto thee beneath the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down peace of reassurance on them, and hath rewarded them with a near victory;

[48:19]

And much booty that they will capture. Allah is ever Mighty, Wise.

[48:20]

Allah promiseth you much booty that ye will capture, and hath given you this in advance, and hath withheld men’s hands from you, that it may be a token for the believers, and that He may guide you on a right path.

[48:21]

And other (gain), which ye have not been able to achieve, Allah will compass it, Allah is Able to do all things.

[48:22]

And if those who disbelieve join battle with you they will take to flight, and afterward they will find no protecting friend nor helper.

[48:23]

It is the law of Allah which hath taken course aforetime. Thou wilt not find for the law of Allah aught of power to change.