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QURAN 8:57

Surah Al Anfaal Ayat 57

The Spoils · English translation · Edition God

8:57

If you confront them in battle, make of them a fearsome example for those who follow them, that they may take heed.

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Surah Al Anfaal Ayat 56

Those of them with whom you made a treaty, but they violate their agreement every time. They are not righteous.

Surah Al Anfaal Ayat 58

If you fear treachery on the part of a people, break off with them in a like manner. God does not like the treacherous.

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This is ayat 57 of Surah Al Anfaal (The Spoils), surah 8 of the Quran. This surah contains 75 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.

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