Had they intended to set forth with you, they would have prepared themselves for it. But Allah did not like their going forth and held them back, and it was said: 'Stay back with those who stay back. ' (46)

Had they gone forth among you, they would only have increased your burden, and run to and fro in your midst, seeking to stir up sedition between you; and some of you would listen to them; and Allah knows the harmdoers. (47)

Beforehand they had already sought to stir up sedition, and turned things upside down for you, until the truth came, and the command of Allah appeared, although they were averse. (48)

Among them are some that say: 'Give us leave and do not expose us to temptation. ' Surely, they have already succumbed to temptation. Gehenna shall encompass the unbelievers. (49)

If good comes to you, it grieves them; but if hardship befalls you, they say: 'We have taken our precautions, ' and they turn away, rejoicing. (50)

Say: 'Nothing will befall us except what Allah has ordained. He is our Guardian. In Allah, let the believers put their trust. ' (51)

Say: 'Are you waiting for anything to befall us except one of the two excellent things (victory or martyrdom)? We are waiting for the punishment of Allah to smite you, either from Him or at our hands. Wait if you will, we are waiting. ' (52)

Say: 'Whether you spend voluntarily or reluctantly it shall not be accepted from you; for you are a wicked nation. ' (53)

Nothing prevents their offerings from being accepted except that they do not believe in Allah and His Messenger. They do not come to the prayer except lazily and spend grudgingly. (54)

Let neither their wealth nor their children please you. Through these Allah seeks to punish them in this life, and that their souls depart while they are unbelievers. (55)