[3] And an announcement from Allah and His
Messenger, to the people (assembled) on the day of the Great
Pilgrimage - that Allah and His Messenger dissolve (treaty)
obligations with the Pagans. If then, ye repent, it were best for
you; but if ye turn away, know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah.
And proclaim a grievous penalty to those who reject Faith.
[4]
(But the treaties are) not dissolved with those
Pagans with whom ye have entered into alliance and who have not
subsequently failed you in aught, nor aided anyone against you. So
fulfil your engagements with them to the end of their term: for
Allah loveth the righteous.
[5]
But when the forbidden
months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find
them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in
every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular
prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them:
for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.