PREPARING THE BELIEVERS FOR FIGHT IN THE WAY OF ALLAH

(VERSE NO.74)

      In this verse and the next few ones, the believers are encouraged with effective and enthusiastical words, to get up and fight for the cause of Allah:

      ``Those may fight for the cause of god who can sell the mortal life of this world, for the everlasting life of the Hereafter. They are willing to sacrifice their lives, and all their interests in this life which is of little value, for the sake of next life through which they may obtain honour and glory in the sight of God. It makes no difference for them whether they be slain or victorious! In both cases they seek the pleasure of Allah, and Allah's nearness is the price of their sacrifice. Lo! what a gainful bargain! if they get killed they will be admitted to paradise and if they win a victory they will live a honourable life sound and secure. Such a fighter knows no defeat; and his only alternatives are either an everlasting life in Paradise, or victory and glory in this mortal life.''