Obedience and upright speech. Then, when the matter is settled, being true to Allah would have been better for them.
If you turn away, you are likely to make mischief on earth, and sever your family ties.
Those are they whom Allah has cursed. He made them deaf, and blinded their sight.
Will they not ponder the Quran? Or are there locks upon their hearts?
Those who reverted after the guidance became clear to them—Satan has enticed them, and has given them latitude.
That is because they said to those who hated what Allah has revealed, "We will obey you in certain matters." But Allah knows their secret thoughts.
How about when the angels take them at death, beating their faces and their backs?
That is because they pursued what displeases Allah, and they disliked His approval, so He nullified their works.
Do those in whose hearts is sickness think that Allah will not expose their malice?
Had We willed, We could have shown them to you, and you would have recognized them by their marks. Yet you will recognize them by their tone of speech. And Allah knows your actions.
