ቢከለከሉም አላህ መሓሪ አዛኝ ነው ፡ ፡
And if they attack you first ( even in that sacred area ) , strike them ( without any hesitation ) ; this is the due punishment for such disbelievers . If , however , they desist from fighting ( you should also do likewise ) , and know that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful .