When you go on a journey, there is no harm, if you shorten your Salat,133 (especially) when you fear that the disbelievers might harass you,134 for the disbelievers are openly bent upon enmity against you. And when you, O Prophet, are among the Muslims and are going to lead them in Salat135 (in a state of war), let a party of them stand behind you,136 carrying their weapons with them. When they have made their prostrations, they should fall back and let another party of them, who have not yet offered the Salat, say it with you and they, too, should be on their guard and keep their weapons with them.137 For the disbelievers are always on the look-out for a chance to find you neglectful of your weapons and your baggage so that they may swoop down upon you with a surprise attack. If, however, you feel some inconvenience on account of rain, or if you are ill, there is no harm if you put aside your weapons, but you should still be on your guard. Rest assured that Allah has prepared a disgraceful torment for the disbelievers.138 When you have finished your Prayer, you should remember Allah, whether you are standing or sitting or reclining: then, as soon as you are secure, say your Salat in full. Indeed, the Salat is a prescribed duty that should be performed at appointed times by the Believers. Show no weakness in pursuing these people:139 if you are suffering hardship, they, too, are suffering hardship as you are suffering. Moreover, you are expecting to receive from Allah that which they are not expecting.140 Allah knows everything and is All Wise.