3. Aal-i-Imraan

(And remember when thou settedst forth at daybreak from thy housefolk) when you left Medina for Uhud (to assign to the believers their positions for the battle) against their enemies, (Allah was Hearer) of your speech, (Knower) of what befell you and of your leaving the positions which were assigned to you.

(When two parties of you almost) two tribes of believers, the Banu Salamah and Banu Harithah, hid the fact that they almost (fell away) shrank away from fighting against the enemy on the Day of Uhud, (and Allah was their Protecting Friend) He preserved them and prevented them from doing so. (In Allah do believers put their trust) the believers ought to put their trust in Allah when it comes to help and conquest.

(Allah had already given you the victory at Badr) on the day of the Battle of Badr, (when ye were contemptible) few in number: 313 men. (So observe your duty to Allah) fear Allah regarding the matter of war and do not disobey the leader who is in charge of you (in order that ye may be thankful) in order that you are thankful for his help and blessing.

(Nay) it is sufficient to you, (but if you persevere) in war with your Prophet, (and keep from evil) and keep from contravening and disobeying Him, (and) the people of Mecca (attack you suddenly) from the direction of Mecca, (your Lord will help you) against your enemy (with five thousand angels sweeping on) 5,000 marked angels; it is also said this means: 5,000 angels wearing turbans of wool.

(Allah ordained this) Allah mentioned this help (only as a message of good cheer for you) that you shall triumph, (and that thereby your hearts might be at rest. Victory) by means of the help of angels (cometh only from Allah, the Mighty) in His vengeance against those who do not believe in Him, (the Wise) in giving triumph and sovereignty to whomever He will; it is also said (the Wise) means: the Wise in that which befell you on the Day of Uhud.

(That He may cut off a part) He says: if He sends His help, it is only in order to kill a group (of those who disbelieve) the unbelievers of Mecca, (or overwhelm them) defeat them (so that they retire, frustrated) not having gained the upper hand or booty.

(It is no concern at all of thee (Muhammad)) repentance and punishment are not in your hands whereby you pray against those who were defeated on the Day of Uhud, the archers and others (whether He relent towards them) He says: if Allah chooses to relent towards them and forgive them (or punish them) because of their leaving their positions; (for they are evil-doers) for leaving their positions. It is also said that this was revealed about two tribes, the 'Asabah and Dhakwan, against whom the Prophet (pbuh) prayed when they killed some of his Companions.

(Unto Allah belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth) of created beings. (He forgiveth whom He will) whoever deserves to be forgiven, (and punisheth whom He will) whoever deserves to be punished. (Allah is Forgiving) of those who repent, (Merciful) towards him who dies in a state of repentance.

(O ye who believe!) i.e. Thaqif. (Devour not usury, doubling) the silver coin (and quadrupling) the appointed period for repayment. (Observe your duty to Allah) fear Allah regarding the consumption of usury, (that ye may be successful) so that you be saved from Allah's wrath and punishment.