Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.
あなたがたが不信心な者と（戦場で）見える時は，（かれらの）首を打ち切れ。かれらの多くを殺すまで（戦い），（捕虜には）縄をしっかりかけなさい。その後は戦いが終るまで情けを施して放すか，または身代金を取るなりせよ。もしアッラーが御望みなら，きっと（御自分で）かれらに報復されよう。だがかれは，あなたがたを互いに試みるために（戦いを命じられる）。凡そアッラーの道のために戦死した者には，決してその行いを虚しいものになされない。