Quran 47:4
Surah Muhammad Ayah 4
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 47:4 says: “So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure [their] bonds,<sup foot_note=197379>1</sup> and either [confer] favor<sup foot_note=197378>2</sup> afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens.<sup foot_note=197377>3</sup> That [is the command]. And if Allāh had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allāh - never will He waste their deeds.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَإِذَا لَقِيتُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فَضَرْبَ ٱلرِّقَابِ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَآ أَثْخَنتُمُوهُمْ فَشُدُّوا۟ ٱلْوَثَاقَ فَإِمَّا مَنًّۢا بَعْدُ وَإِمَّا فِدَآءً حَتَّىٰ تَضَعَ ٱلْحَرْبُ أَوْزَارَهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ وَلَوْ يَشَآءُ ٱللَّهُ لَٱنتَصَرَ مِنْهُمْ وَلَـٰكِن لِّيَبْلُوَا۟ بَعْضَكُم بِبَعْضٍ ۗ وَٱلَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا۟ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ فَلَن يُضِلَّ أَعْمَـٰلَهُمْ
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What does Quran 47:4 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 47:4 says: “So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure [their] bonds,<sup foot_note=197379>1</sup> and either [confer] favor<sup foot_note=197378>2</sup> afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens.<sup foot_note=197377>3</sup> That [is the command]. And if Allāh had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allāh - never will He waste their deeds.”
Which surah is Quran 47:4 in?
Quran 47:4 is in Surah Muhammad, chapter 47 of the Quran.
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