Wa Mā Muĥammadun 'Illā Rasūlun Qad Khalat Min Qablihi Ar-Rusulu 'Afa'īn Māta 'Aw Qutila Anqalabtum `Alá 'A`qābikum Wa Man Yanqalib `Alá `Aqibayhi Falan Yađurra Allāha Shay'āan Wa Sayajzī Allāhu Ash-Shākirīna ('āli `Imrān: 144). |
| 003.144 Muhammad is no more than an apostle: many Were the apostle that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then Turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to God; but God (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve Him) with gratitude. |