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16. Or think ye that ye shall be abandoned, as though Allah did not know those among
you who strive with might and main, and take none for friends and protectors except
Allah, His Messenger, and the (community of) Believers? But Allah is well- acquainted
with (all) that ye do.
Section 3 (17-24)
17. Ma kana lilmushrikeena an yaAAmuroo masajida Allahi shahideena AAala anfusihim
bi
a
lkufri ola-ika habitat aAAmaluhum wafee a
l
nnari hum khalidoon
a
17. It is not for such as join gods with Allah, to visit or maintain the mosques of Allah
while they witness against their own souls to infidelity. The works of such bear no fruit:
In Fire shall they dwell.
18. Innama yaAAmuru masajida Allahi man amana bi
A
llahi wa
a
lyawmi al-akhiri
waaqama a
l
ssalata waata a
l
zzakata walam yakhsha illa Allaha faAAasa ola-ika an
yakoonoo mina almuhtadeen
a
18. The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and
the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity, and fear none (at all)
except Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance.
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