us, they would not have died,
or been slain." This that Allah may make it a cause of sighs and
regrets in their hearts. It is Allah that gives Life and Death,
and Allah sees well all that ye do.

P: O ye who believe! Be not as those who disbelieved and said of their
brethren who went abroad in the land or were fighting in the field: If
they had been (here) with us they would not have died or been killed:
that Allah may make it anguish in their hearts. Allah giveth life and
causeth death; and Allah is Seer of what ye do.

S: O you who believe! be not like those who disbelieve and say of their
brethren when they travel in the earth or engage in fighting: Had they
been with us, they would not have died and they would not have been
slain; so Allah makes this to be an intense regret in their hearts; and
Allah gives life and causes death and Allah sees what you do.

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Y: And if ye are slain, or die, in the way of Allah, forgiveness and
mercy from Allah are far better than all they could amass.

P: And what though ye be slain in Allah's way or die therein? Surely
pardon from Allah and mercy are better than all that they amass.

S: And if you are slain in the way of Allah or you die, certainly
forgiveness from Allah and mercy is better than what they amass.

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Y: And if ye die, or are slain, Lo! it is unto Allah that ye are brought
together.

P: What though ye be slain or die, when unto Allah ye are gathered?

S: And if indeed you die or you are slain, certainly to Allah shall you
be gathered together.

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Y: It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them
Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from
about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and ask for (Allah's)
forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then,
when thou hast Taken a decision put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves
those who put their trust (in Him).

P: It was by the mercy of Allah that thou wast lenient with them (O
Muhammad), for if thou hadst been stern and fierce of heart they would
have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask
forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs.
And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah
loveth those who put their trust (in Him).

S: Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you deal with them gently,
and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have
disper