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

12. O you who believe! when you consult* the Apostle, then offer something in charity before your consultation; that is better for you and purer; but if you do not find, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

13. Do you fear that you will not (be able to) give in charity before your consultation? So when you do not do it and Allah has turned to you (mercifully), then keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and obey Allah and His Apostle; and Allah is Aware of what you do.

14. Have you not seen those who befriend a people with whom Allah is wroth? They are neither of you nor of them, and they swear falsely while they know.

15. Allah has prepared for them a severe punishment; surely what they do is evil.

16. They make their oaths to serve as a cover so they turn away from Allah’s wav; therefore they shall have an abasing chastisement.

17. Neither their wealth nor their children shall avail them aught against Allah; they are