and if any matter pertaining to peace or war comes within their ken they spread it abroad whereas if they would but refer it unto the apostle and unto those from among the believers who have been entrusted with authority such of them as are engaged in obtaining intelligence would indeed know it and but for gods bounty towards you and his grace all but a few of you would certainly have followed satan.
وإذا جاءهم أمر من الأمن أو الخوف أذاعوا به ولو ردوه إلى الرسول وإلى أولي الأمر منهم لعلمه الذين يستنبطونه منهم ولولا فضل الله عليكم ورحمته لاتبعتم الشيطان إلا قليلا