And that Allah may prove those who believe, and may blight the disbelievers. (141)

Or deemed ye that ye would enter paradise while yet Allah knoweth not those of you who really strive, nor knoweth those (of you) who are steadfast? (142)

And verily ye used to wish for death before ye met it (in the field). Now ye have seen it with your eyes! (143)

Muhammad is but a messenger, messengers (the like of whom) have passed away before him. Will it be that, when he dieth or is slain, ye will turn back on your heels? He who turneth back on his heels doth no hurt to Allah, and Allah will reward the thankful. (144)

No soul can ever die except by Allah's leave and at a term appointed. Whoso desireth the reward of the world, We bestow on him thereof; and whoso desireth the reward of the Hereafter, We bestow on him thereof. We shall reward the thankful. (145)

And with how many a prophet have there been a number of devoted men who fought (beside him). They quailed not for aught that befell them in the way of Allah, nor did they weaken, nor were they brought low. Allah loveth the steadfast. (146)

Their cry was only that they said: Our Lord! forgive us for our sins and wasted efforts, make our foothold sure, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk. (147)

So Allah gave them the reward of the world and the good reward of the Hereafter. Allah loveth those whose deeds are good. (148)

O ye who believe! if ye obey those who disbelieve, they will make you turn back on your heels, and ye turn back as losers. (149)

But Allah is your Protector, and He is the Best of Helpers. (150)