Reference: Surah Al-Fath (Victory) – Quran, Chapter 48, Verse 15: Arabic and English Translation
15. Those who lagged behind will say, when you set forth to take the spoils, “Allow us to follow you,” They want to change Allah’s Words. Say: “You shall not follow us; thus Allah has said beforehand.” Then they will say: “Nay, you envy us.” Nay, but they understand not except a little. (Translation by Muhsin Khan / Hilali)
When you press forth for the spoils, those who were left behind will say: Let us accompany you. They want to change the command of Allah. Say to them (in clear words): You shall not accompany us. Thus has Allah already said. Then they will say: Nay; but you are jealous of us. The truth is that they understand little. (Translation by Abu Al-Alaa Maududi)
Those who lagged behind (will say), when ye (are free to) march and take booty (in war): “Permit us to follow you.” They wish to change Allah’s decree: Say: “Not thus will ye follow us: Allah has already declared (this) beforehand”: then they will say, “But ye are jealous of us.” Nay, but little do they understand (such things). (Translation by Yusuf Ali)
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