1. When the hypocrites
come to you they say: "We bear witness that you are the messenger of God"
And God knows that you are His messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites
are liars.
2. They have undertaken deceit through their oath, so that may they repel the
people from the path of God. Miserable indeed is what they do.
3. This is because they believed, then disbelieved. Hence, their hearts are
blocked; they do not understand.
4. And when you see them, you may be impressed by their physical stature. And
when they speak, you may listen to their eloquence. They are like standing logs.
They think that every call is intended for them. These are the real enemies;
beware of them. God condemns them; they have deviated.
5. And if they are told: "Come and let the messenger of God pray for your
forgiveness", they mockingly turn their heads, and you see them repel others
and act arrogantly.
6. It is the same for them, whether you pray for their forgiveness, or do not
pray for their forgiveness; God will not forgive them. For God does not guide
the wicked people.
7. They are the ones who say: "Do not give any money to aid those who followed
the messenger of God, unless they abandon him!" However, God possesses
the treasures of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites do not comprehend.
8. They say: "When we go back to the city, the powerful therein will evict
the weak" But all dignity belongs to God and His messenger, and the believers.
However, the hypocrites do not know.
9. O you who believe, do not let your money and your children distract you from
remembering God. Those who do this are the losers.
10. You shall give from our provisions to you before death comes to you, then
you say: "My Lord, if only You could delay this for a short while, I would
then be charitable and join the righteous!"
11. God never delays the appointed time of death for any soul. God is Expert
of everything you do.