:20. Those who believe say, "Why is not a sura sent down (for us)?" But when a sura of basic or categorical meaning is revealed, and fighting is mentioned therein, thou wilt see those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with a look of one in swoon at the approach of death. But more fitting for them-
:21. Were it to obey and say what is just, and when a matter is resolved on, it were best for them if they were true to Allah.
:22. Then, is it to be expected of you, if ye were put in authority, that ye will do mischief in the land, and break your ties of kith and kin?
:23. Such are the men whom Allah has cursed for He has made them deaf and blinded their sight.
:24. Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Qur'an, or are their hearts locked up by them?
:25. Those who turn back as apostates after Guidance was clearly shown to them,- the Evil One has instigated them and busied them up with false hopes.
:26. This, because they said to those who hate what Allah has revealed, "We will obey you in part of (this) matter"; but Allah knows their (inner) secrets.
:27. But how (will it be) when the angels take their souls at death, and smite their faces and their backs?
:28. This because they followed that which called forth the Wrath of Allah, and they hated Allah's good pleasure; so He made their deeds of no effect.
:29. Or do those in whose hearts is a disease, think that Allah will not bring to light all their rancour?
