Those who disbelieved1 and debarred (others) from Allah's Way.2 Allah rendered their works fruitless.3 As for those who believed, and did' good works, and accepted that which has been sent down to Muhammad4 and it is the very Truth from their Lord-Allah removed their evils from them5 and set their condition right.6 This is because the disbelievers followed falsehood and the believers followed the Truth which has come from their Lord. Thus does Allah make the people aware of their true state.7 Therefore, when you meet the disbelievers in the battle-field, first smite their necks. Then, when you have crushed them completely, bind the prisoners tight. After that (you have the choice) whether you show them favor or accept ransom, until the war lays down its arms.8 So shall you do. Had Allah willed, He would Himself have dealt with them. But (He has adopted this way so that) He may test some of you by means of others.9 And those who are killed in the way of Allah, Allah will never let their deeds go waste.10 He will guide them, set their condition right, and will admit them to the Paradise with which He has acquainted them.11 O you who have believed, if you help Allah, Allah will help you12 and make your footsteps firm. As for those who have disbelieved, for them is destruction13 and Allah has rendered their deeds astray, because . they : disapproved of what Allah has sent down.14 Therefore, Allah rendered their deeds fruitless. Have they not traveled in the earth that they could see the end of those who had gone before them? Allah destroyed them utterly and the disbelievers are destined for a similar end.15 This is because Allah is the Protector and Helper of the believers and the disbelievers have no protector and helper.16 Allah shall admit those who have believed and done good works into Gardens underneath which rivers flow. As for the disbelievers, they are only enjoying the temporary life of this world, and eating as the animals eat,17 and their final abode is Hell.