Indeed, the worst of all beings in the sight of Allah are those who persist in disbelief, never to have faith—
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are those who have disbelieved, and they will not [ever] believe-
— Saheeh International
˹namely˺ those with whom you ˹O Prophet˺ have entered into treaties, but they violate them every time, not fearing the consequences.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
The ones with whom you made a treaty but then they break their pledge every time, and they do not fear Allah.
— Saheeh International
If you ever encounter them in battle, make a fearsome example of them, so perhaps those who would follow them may be deterred.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
So if you, [O Muḥammad], gain dominance over them in war, disperse by [means of] them those behind them that perhaps they will be reminded.1
— Saheeh International
And if you ˹O Prophet˺ see signs of betrayal by a people, respond by openly terminating your treaty with them. Surely Allah does not like those who betray.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
If you [have reason to] fear from a people betrayal, throw [their treaty] back to them, [putting you] on equal terms.1 Indeed, Allah does not like traitors.
— Saheeh International
Do not let those disbelievers1 think they are not within reach. They will have no escape.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
And let not those who disbelieve think they will escape. Indeed, they will not cause failure [to Allah].
— Saheeh International