M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

of what is in the breasts.

44. And when He showed them to you, when you met, as few in your eyes and He made you to appear little in their eyes, in order that Allah might bring about a matter which was to be done, and to Allah are all affairs returned.

Section 6

45. O you who believe! when you meet a party, then be firm, and remember Allah much*, that you may be successful.

46. And obey Allah and His Apostle and do not quarrel** for then you will be weak in hearts and your power will depart, and be patient; surely Allah is with the patient.

47. And be not like those who came forth from their homes in great exultation and to be seen of men, and (who) turn away from the way of Allah, and Allah comprehends what they do.

48. And when the Shaitan made their works fair-seeming to thein, and said: No one can overcome you this day, and

* One of the secrets of success.

** Disastrous results of quarrelling among ourselves.

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M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir, R. A. Juma, 1615 Pech Rd., Apt. 26C, Houston, Texas 77055. Presented by World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), P.O. Box No. 2245, Tehran, Iran, 1974 Edition, Consulted online at “Quran Archive - Texts and Studies on the Quran” on 13 May. 2025: http://quran-archive.org/explorer/m-h-shakir/1974?page=315