Lessons from History*
8:12 Recall that your Lord inspired the angels: “I am with you; so support those who believed. I will throw terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved. You may strike them above the necks, and you may strike even every finger.”
*8:12-16 All wars are governed by the basic rule in 60:8-9.
8:13 This is what they have justly incurred by fighting GOD and His messenger. For those who fight against GOD and His messenger, GOD’s retribution is severe.
8:14 This is to punish the disbelievers; they have incurred the retribution of Hell.
8:15 O you who believe, if you encounter the disbelievers who have mobilized against you, do not turn back and flee.