A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád'/Appendix A/44

by Moulavi Gerágh Ali

[Sidenote: (31) Ibid, 87.]

44. "Moreover when a Sura was sent down with 'Believe in God, and (Jáhidoo) toil in company with his Apostle,' those of them who are possessed of riches demanded exemption, and said, 'Allow us to be with those who sit at home.'"

Sale ... "Go forth to war."

Rodwell ... "Contend."

Palmer ... "Fight strenuously."