Surah Al-Anfal — Verse 45
The Spoils of War · 8:45 · 45/75
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا لَقِيتُمْ فِئَةً فَٱثْبُتُوا۟ وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
Ya ayyuha allatheena amanooitha laqeetum fi-atan fathbutoo wathkurooAllaha katheeran laAAallakum tuflihoon
Translations of this verse 11
Saheeh International
O you who have believed, when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm and remember Allāh much that you may be successful.
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
Believers, when you meet a force in battle, stand firm and keep God firmly in mind, so that you may prosper.
Marmaduke Pickthall
O ye who believe! When ye meet an army, hold firm and think of Allah much, that ye may be successful.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
O ye who believe! When ye meet a force, be firm, and call Allah in remembrance much (and often); that ye may prosper:
Mufti Taqi Usmani
O you who believe, when you face a group (in battle), stand firm and remember Allah abundantly, so that you may be successful.
Al-Hilali & Khan
O you who believe! When you meet (an enemy) force, take a firm stand against them and remember the Name of Allâh much (both with tongue and mind), so that you may be successful.
Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)
Believers! When you encounter a host in battle, stand firm and remember Allah much that you may triumph.
Muhammad Asad — The Message of the Qur’an
[Hence,] O you who have attained to faith, when you meet a host in battle, be firm, and remember God often; so that you might attain to a happy state!
Rowwad · source edition
O you who believe, when you encounter a group [in battle], stand firm and remember Allah much, so that you may triumph[27].
Notes
[27] How to win a victory: 1. To stand firm. 2. To mention Allah profusely and seek His help.
Noor International · source edition
(45) O you who have believed, when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm and remember Allāh much that you may be successful.
Hilali and Khan · source edition
45. O you who believe! When you meet (an enemy) force, take a firm stand against them and remember the Name of Allâh much (both with tongue and mind), so that you may be successful.