Hashim Amir-Ali, The Message of the Qur’an: Presented in Perspective (1974)

50 If there befalls thee good, they are morose; if evil doth befall thee they say, “We had this consequence foretold!” They turn their backs in glee.

51 Say thou, “Nothing can befall us excepting that which Allah doth decree for us: He is our Patron and in Allah the Faithful put their trust.”

52 Ask thou, “What can you expect for us but one of two benedictions — (righteous victory or glorious defeat)? And we, likewise, expect naught but Allah’s chastisement for you — either from Himself or through our arms! So keep ye on expecting: we too, with you, shall continue to expect!”

53 Say thou, “Let your contributions (now) be willing or begrudged they shall not be accepted from you ye are a people untrustworthy!”

54 Would not have been forbidden the acceptance of their offerings if they had not been traitorous to Allah and His Apostle; if they had not joined in public worship, except unwillingly; only grudgingly; if they had not offered contributions with obvious reluctance.

55 Let not impress thee, (the extent of) their wealth nor (the number of) their progeny verily, Allah doth intend to punish them through these in the near future — they will have lost themselves in their infidelity.

56 They swear by Allah that they are with you not are they with you: they are only scared!

57 If they could only find a refuge, were it even cave or crevice, they would rush to it all together!

58 Among them there are some who blame thee concerning benefactions if they are given a (favoured) share they are content; if they are not so favoured, lo! their brows are furrowed!

59 Would that they were satisfied with that which Allah and His Apostle had given them. And (would that they) had said, “Sufficient unto us is Allah! Soon will Allah, through His bounty, and His Apostle, enrich us. In Allah we repose our trust!”

60 Verily, these benefactions are for the poor (who ask), for the (silent) destitutes; for their management; for those whose hearts have withered; those in bondage or in debt in Allah's service; and for those who tread the path (of Allah’s service). Allah thus decrees and Allah is the Knower and the Wise.

61 Among them there are those who take liberties with the Prophet, and say, “He is all ears!” Say thou, “He doth give ear only in your interest He puts his trust in Allah and trusteth he the faithful. He is a blessing to those among you who believe (in him). But those who insult Allah’s Messenger for them is punishment severe.

62 (Friendship) they swear to you by Allah, (but only) to please you — it is Allah and His Messenger that they would try to please if they were true believers.

63 Are they not aware for those who hinder Allah and His Messenger for them awaiteth hell where they shall dwell for aye? That is, indeed, severe disgrace!