Preparation for the great battle of Badr

As your Lord sent you from your home (to fight) for the true cause, a section of the faithful were averse,

Who argued with you about the matter even after it had become quite clear, as if they were being pushed into (the arms of) death as they waited.

Though God promised that one of two columns (would fall to you), you desired the one that was not armed. But God wished to confirm the truth by His words, and wipe the unbelievers out to the last,

So that Truth may be affirmed and falsehood negated, even though the sinners be averse.