Reprimand regarding the captives of Badr

No apostle should take captives until he has battled and subdued the country. You desire the vanities of this world, but God wills (for you the reward) of the world to come; and God is all-mighty and all-wise.

Had this not been decreed by God in advance, you would have suffered a grievous punishment for what you took (as booty).

But now use such of the spoils as are lawful and good, and fear God, for God is forgiving and kind.

O Prophet, tell the captives you have taken: "If God finds some good in your hearts, He will reward you with something better than was taken away from you, and forgive your sins, for God is forgiving and kind."

If they try to deceive you, remember they have deceived God before. So He gave you mastery over them, for God is all-knowing and all-wise.