# 8. Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 69 - **Surah:** 8. Surah Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War) — سورة الأنفال - **Verse:** 69 / 75 · **Juz:** 10 · **Mushaf page:** 184 - **Source:** https://quran.so/surah-al-anfal/verse-69 ## Arabic فَكُلُوا مِمَّا غَنِمْتُمْ حَلَالاً طَيِّباًۘ وَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَۜ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ غَفُورٌ رَح۪يمٌ۟ ## Transcription Fakuloo mimma ghanimtum halalantayyiban wattaqoo Allaha inna Allahaghafoorun raheem ## Translations ### Aisha Bewley So make full use of any booty you have taken which is halal and good; and have taqwa of Allah. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. ### Progressive Muslims So consume what you have gained, lawful and good, and be aware of God. God is Forgiving, Merciful. ### Shabbir Ahmed (You have seen that you developed your character and established the Divine Order in the society. Then you had to fight off aggression.) Now enjoy what you have won as Lawful and good. Be mindful of Allah's Laws. Verily, Allah is Absolver of imperfections, Merciful. ### Sam Gerrans — The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation So eat of what you took in spoils as lawful and good, and be in prudent fear of God; God is forgiving and merciful. ### The Monotheist Group — The Quran: A Monotheist Translation So consume what you have gained, lawful and good, and be aware of God. God is Forgiving, Merciful. ### Rashad Khalifa — The Final Testament Therefore, eat from the spoils you have earned, that which is lawful and good, and observe GOD. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. ### Mohamed Ahmed - Samira But now use such of the spoils as are lawful and good, and fear God, for God is forgiving and kind. ### Sahih International — (Umm Muhammad, Mary Kennedy, Amatullah Bantley) So consume what you have taken of war booty [as being] lawful and good, and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. ### Muhammad Asad Enjoy, then, all that is lawful and good among the things which you have gained in war, and remain conscious of God: verily, God is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace. ### Marmaduke Pickthall Now enjoy what ye have won, as lawful and good, and keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. ### Abul A'la Maududi — Tafhim commentary So eat that which you have obtained - for it is lawful and clean--and fear Allah.[1] Surely Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. _Footnotes_ - [1] In attempting to explain the circumstantial background of the above verse, some commentators on the Qur'an have referred to the deliberations for deciding the fate of the Quraysh captives after the Battle of Badr. In that council Abu Bakr pleaded to release the captives in return for ransom while 'Umar suggested that they should be put to the sword. Preferring Abu Bakr's suggestion, the Prophet (peace be on him) set all the captives free in return for ransom. However, God disapproved the decision as is evident from the above-quoted verse. (See Muslim, 'Jihad', 'Bab al-lmdad bi al-Mala'ikah fi Ghazwah Badr'; and the comments on verses 67 and 68 by Ibn Kathir; and on verse 67 by Jassas and Qurtubi - Ed.) The viewpoint of the commentators can be faulted on the grounds that they failed to offer any persuasive explanation of this part of the same Qur'anic verse: 'Had it not been for a previous decree from Allah.' This could mean either the Divine decree in eternity which determines all that will happen, or, God's decree in eternity to make the spoils of war lawful for the Muslims. Now, it is evident that it is unlawful to take anything from someone unless it has been declared lawful according to Revealed Law. Hence, were the above view to be accepted, it would mean that all, including the Prophet (peace be on him), had committed a sin. Such an interpretation can hardly he entertained especially since this view is dependent on the authority of isolated ('ahad) traditions. In my opinion, in order to understand the above verse it should be borne in mind that preliminary instructions about war had already been given in Surah Muhammad which was revealed before the Battle of Badr: Therefore, when you meet, the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks. At length, when you have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them). Thereafter, either resort to generosity or to ransom until the war lays down its burden (Muhammad 47: 4). This verse had already made it lawful for the Muslims to hold the enemy in captivity or to accept ransom contingent on the total suppression of the enemy. The Muslims had, therefore, acted in accordance with the permission granted by God to accept ransom. However, in so doing they had neglected the stipulation that the enemy should be fully subdued before the acceptance of ransom. (See the comments of Jassas on verses 67- 9-Ed.) While the Quraysh army was retreating, many Muslims took to collecting the spoils and taking the unbelievers as captives. It was only a few Muslims who chased the fleeing enemy. Had the Muslims made a concerted pursuit, a death-blow could have been struck at the Quraysh power, once and for all. God, therefore expressed His disapproal of this manner of dealing with the situation as the above-quoted verse suggests. It is obvious that it is not the Prophet (peace be on him) but the generality of Muslims at whom the reproach is directed. The purpose of the verse is to impress upon the Muslims that they had not yet imbibed the mission of the Prophet (peace be on him). Prophets are not concerned with filling their coffers with spoils and ransom money. Rather their mission is to crush the power of the unbelievers. This was not the first instance when the Muslims had showed their worldliness. They had earlier expressed their preference to raid the trade caravan to fighting against the Quraysh army. Then, rather than try to crush the enemy, they turned to collecting spoils and taking captives, and later remonstrated about the distribution of booty. Had it not been that God had granted them permission to accept ransom see (Muhammad 47: 4), He would have severely punished them on that count. God, howeve, was merciful to them and permitted them to enjoy whatever they had seized. They should, therefore, refrain from behaviour which might be displeasing to God. It is pertinent to point out that Jassas in his Ahkam al-Qur'an, considers the above view a plausible interpretation of the verse. (See the comments of Jassas on this verse, vol. 3, pp. 72-3 - Ed.) Ibn Hisham also contains a report which supports the view. The report mentions that while the Muslims were engaged in seizing captives of war and collecting booty, the Prophet ( peace be on him) observed signs of disapproval on the face of Sa'd b. Mu'adh. The Prophet (peace be on him) asked him: 'O Sa'd! It appears that you do not approve of the behaviour of these people.' He replied: 'Yes, O Messenger of God! It is the first encounter in which God has caused the rout of the unbelivers. This opportunity should have been better utilized for crushing the unbelievers thoroughly rather than for amassing captives of war.' (Ibn Hisham. vol. 1, p. 628 - Ed.) ### Abdel Khalek Himmat — Al- Muntakhab Therefore, you may enjoy what you have gained, in the way of spoils of war, it is a lawful gain, but fear Allah and entertain the profound reverence dutiful to Him. ### Bijan Moeinian Therefore, enjoy what you have gained in the war and respect the Lord as God is Forgiving and Merciful. ### Al-Hilali & Khan So enjoy what you have gotten of booty in war, lawful and good, and be afraid of Allâh. Certainly, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. ### Abdullah Yusuf Ali But (now) enjoy what ye took in war, lawful and good: but fear Allah: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. ### Mustafa Khattab — The Clear Quran Now enjoy what you have taken, for it is lawful and good. And be mindful of Allah. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. ### Taqi Usmani So, eat of the spoils you have got, lawful and pure, and fear Allah. Surely, Allah is Most-Forgiving, Very-Merciful. ### Abdul Haleem So enjoy in a good and lawful manner the things you have gained in war and be mindful of God: He is forgiving and merciful. ### Arthur John Arberry Eat of what you have taken as booty, such as is lawful and good; and fear you God; surely God is All-forgiving, All-compassionate. ### E. Henry Palmer Eat of what spoils ye have taken, what is lawful and good; and fear God, verily, God is forgiving and merciful. ### Hamid S. Aziz Eat (enjoy, utilize) of what spoils you have taken, what is lawful and good; and fear Allah, verily, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. ### Mahmoud Ghali So, eat of what you have taken as booty, such as is lawful (and) good; and be pious to Allah; surely Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Merciful. ### George Sale Eat therefore of what ye have acquired, that which is lawful, and good; for God is gracious and merciful. ### Syed Vickar Ahamed But (now) enjoy what you have as booty in the war, (as far as it is) lawful and good: But fear Allah: Certainly, Allah is Often Forgiving (Ghafoor), Most Merciful (Raheem). ### Amatul Rahman Omar So eat (and spend) of that which you have acquired after winning the war as is lawful, good and pure, and take Allâh as a shield, for Allâh is Great Protector, Ever Merciful. ### Ali Quli Qarai Avail yourselves of the spoils you have taken as lawful and good, and be wary of Allah. Indeed Allah is all-forgiving, all-merciful. ### Bayraktar Bayraklı — Yeni Bir Anlayışın Işığında Kur'an Meali Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten helal ve temiz olarak yiyiniz. Allah'tan sakınınız. Şüphesiz ki Allah, bağışlayandır; merhamet edendir. ### Ahmed Hulusi — Türkçe Kur'an Çözümü Elde ettiğiniz ganimetten helal ve temiz olarak yeyin. . . Allah'tan korunun. Muhakkak ki Allah Ğafur'dur, Rahıym'dir. ### Ali Bulaç — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Türkçe Anlamı Artık ganimet olarak elde ettiklerinizden helal ve temiz olarak yiyin ve Allah'tan korkup sakının. Şüphesiz Allah bağışlayandır, esirgeyendir. ### Diyanet İşleri — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Meali Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten helal ve temiz olarak yiyin. Allah'a karşı gelmekten sakının. Şüphesiz Allah çok bağışlayandır, çok merhamet edendir. ### Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten halal ve hoş olarak yiyin ve Allaha korunun, çünkü Allah gafurdur rahimdir ### Elmalılı (sadeleştirilmiş) Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten helal ve hoş olarak yiyin ve Allah'tan korkun! Çünkü Allah, bağışlayan, çok merhamet edendir. ### Gültekin Onan Artık ganimet olarak elde ettiklerinizden helal ve temiz olarak yiyin ve Tanrı'dan korkup sakının. Şüphesiz Tanrı bağışlayandır, esirgeyendir. ### Hasan Basri Çantay — Kur'an-ı Hakim ve Meal-i Kerim Artık elde etdiğiniz ganimetden halal ve hoş olarak yeyin. Allahdan korkun. Şübhesiz ki Allah çok yarlığayıcıdır, çok esirgeyicidir. ### İbni Kesir Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten helal ve temiz olarak yeyin. Allah'tan da sakının. Çünkü Allah; Gafur'dur, Rahim'dir. ### Muhammed Esed — Kur'an Mesajı O halde, savaşta ele geçirdiğiniz şeyler için (yalnız) helal olanları kullanın ve Allaha karşı sorumluluk bilinci taşıyın: (hem de şu gerçeği hep akılda tutarak) Allah çok esirgeyen gerçek bağışlayıcıdır. ### Şaban Piriş — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Anlamı Elde ettiğiniz ganimetleri temiz ve helal olarak yiyin; Allah'tan korkun, şüphesiz Allah, bağışlayan ve merhamet edendir. ### Süleyman Ateş — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali Artık aldığınız ganimetten helal ve temiz olarak yeyin ve Allah'tan korkun. Şüphesiz Allah, bağışlayandır, esirgeyendir. ### Yaşar Nuri Öztürk — Kur'an-ı Kerim Meali Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetlerden helal ve temiz olarak yiyin; Allah'tan sakının! Allah çok affedici, çok merhametlidir. ### Mustafa İslamoğlu — Hayat Kitabı Kur’an Şu halde, ganimet olarak ele geçirdiklerinizin helal ve temiz olanlarını kullanın ve Allah'a karşı sorumlu davranın: unutmayın ki Allah tarifsiz bağışlayıcı, eşsiz bir merhamet kaynağıdır. ### Erhan Aktaş (Eski Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten, helal ve temiz olarak yiyin ve Allah için takvalı[1] olun. Allah, Çok Bağışlayıcı'dır, Rahmeti Kesintisiz'dir. _Footnotes_ - [1] Korunma; Allah'ın buyruklarına içtenlikle uyarak; o buyruklarla, kötü ve zararlı şeylere karşı kendisini korumaya, güvenceye almak. ### Ali Rıza Safa — Kur'an-ı Kerim Gerçek Savaş kazanımı olarak ele geçirdiğiniz şeylerden, helal ve temiz olarak artık yiyin. Ve Allah'a yönelik sorumluluk bilinci taşıyın. Kuşkusuz, Allah, Sınırsız Bağışlayandır; Merhametlidir. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı (Eski Baskı) — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali Aldığınız ganimeti helali hoş olarak yiyebilirsiniz. Allah'tan çekinerek korunun. Allah bağışlar, ikramı boldur. ### Mehmet Okuyan — Kur’an Meal-Tefsir Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten temiz, helal olarak yiyin! Allah'a karşı takvâlı (duyarlı) olun! Şüphesiz ki Allah çok bağışlayandır, çok merhametlidir. ### Erhan Aktaş (10. Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten, helal ve temiz olarak yiyin ve Allah için takvalı olun. Allah, Çok Bağışlayıcı'dır, Rahmeti Kesintisiz'dir. ### Erhan Aktaş — Kerim Kur'an Artık elde ettiğiniz ganimetten, helal ve temiz olarak yiyin ve Allah için takvalı olun. Allah, Çok Bağışlayıcı'dır, Rahmeti Kesintisiz'dir. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali Artık ganimet olarak aldıklarınızdan helal ve temiz olanları yiyin[1]. Allah'a karşı yanlış yapmaktan sakının. Şüphesiz Allah, çok bağışlayan ve ikramı bol olandır. _Footnotes_ - [1] Allah, Bedir'de yanlış yapan müslümanlara zafer verdiğini bildirdikten sonra aldıkları ganimetleri yemelerini de helal kılmıştır. Ganimet olan esirler değil, onlardan alınacak fidyeler ([Muhammed 47/4](https://quran.so/47/4)) ve düşmandan alınan diğer mallardır ([Enfal 8/41](https://quran.so/8/41)). ## Words | # | word | meaning | root | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | فَكُلُوا۟ — fakulū | So eat | اكل — Elif-Kef-Lam | | 2 | مِمَّا — mimmā | from what | — | | 3 | غَنِمْتُمْ — ghanim'tum | you got as war booty | غنم — Gayn-Nun-Mim | | 4 | حَلَـٰلًۭا — ḥalālan | lawful | حلل — Ha-Lam-Lam | | 5 | طَيِّبًۭا ۚ — ṭayyiban | (and) good | طيب — Ta-Ye-Be | | 6 | وَٱتَّقُوا۟ — wa-ittaqū | and fear | وقي — Vav-Kaf-Ye | | 7 | ٱللَّهَ ۚ — l-laha | Allah | — | | 8 | إِنَّ — inna | Indeed | — | | 9 | ٱللَّهَ — l-laha | Allah | — | | 10 | غَفُورٌۭ — ghafūrun | (is) Oft-Forgiving | غفر — Gayn-Fe-Ra | | 11 | رَّحِيمٌۭ — raḥīmun | Most Merciful | رحم — Ra-Ha-Mim | --- Previous: https://quran.so/surah-al-anfal/verse-68.md · Next: https://quran.so/surah-al-anfal/verse-70.md Retrieved: 2026-08-14 Quran.so — https://quran.so — CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — When quoting, name the translator.