So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allah to continue in carrying out Jihad against the disbelievers till they embrace Islam (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allah's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost,
अतः जब इनकार करनेवालो से तुम्हारी मुठभेड़ हो तो (उनकी) गरदनें मारना है, यहाँ तक कि जब उन्हें अच्छी तरह कुचल दो तो बन्धनों में जकड़ो, फिर बाद में या तो एहसान करो या फ़िदया (अर्थ-दंड) का मामला करो, यहाँ तक कि युद्ध अपने बोझ उतारकर रख दे। यह भली-भाँति समझ लो, यदि अल्लाह चाहे तो स्वयं उनसे निपट ले। किन्तु (उसने या आदेश इसलिए दिया) ताकि तुम्हारी एक-दूसरे की परीक्षा ले। और जो लोग अल्लाह के मार्ग में मारे जाते है उनके कर्म वह कदापि अकारथ न करेगा