1Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth exalts Allāh,¹⁵³⁸ and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

2It is He who expelled the ones who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture¹⁵³⁹ from their homes at the first gathering.¹⁵⁴⁰ You did not think they would leave, and they thought that their fortresses would protect them from Allāh; but [the decree of] Allāh came upon them from where they had not expected, and He cast terror into their hearts [so] they destroyed their houses by their [own] hands and the hands of the believers. So take warning, O people of vision.

3And if not that Allāh had decreed for them evacuation, He would have punished them in [this] world, and for them in the Hereafter is the punishment of the Fire.

4That is because they opposed Allāh and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allāh – then indeed, Allāh is severe in penalty.

5Whatever you have cut down of [their] palm trees or left standing on their trunks – it was by permission of Allāh and so He would disgrace the defiantly disobedient.

6And what Allāh restored [of property] to His Messenger from them – you did not spur for it [in an expedition] any horses or camels,¹⁵⁴¹ but Allāh gives His messengers power over whom He wills, and Allāh is over all things competent.

7And what Allāh restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns – it is for Allāh and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives¹⁵⁴² and orphans and the [stranded] traveler¹⁵⁴³ – so that it will not be a perpetual distribution among the rich from among you. And whatever the Messenger has given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from. And fear Allāh; indeed, Allāh is severe in penalty.

8For the poor emigrants who were expelled from their homes and their properties, seeking bounty from Allāh and [His] approval and supporting Allāh and His Messenger, [there is also a share]. Those are the truthful.

9And [also for] those who were settled in the Home [i.e., al-Madīnah] and [adopted] the faith before them.¹⁵⁴⁴ They love those who emigrated to them and find not any want in their breasts of what they [i.e., the emigrants] were given but give [them] preference over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul – it is those who will be the successful.

10And [there is a share for] those who came after them, saying, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful."

11Have you not considered those who practice hypocrisy, saying to their brothers [i.e., associates] who have disbelieved among the People of the Scripture, "If you are expelled, we will surely leave with you,