The verse "The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Apostle, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite side or exile from the land...most merciful" was revealed about polytheists.

Abin sani kawai sakamakon waɗanda suke Yãƙin Allah da Manzonsa, kuma sunã aiki a cikin ƙasa dõmin ɓarna a kashe su ko kuwa a ƙere su, kõ kuwa a kakkãtse hannuwansu da ƙafãfunsu daga sãɓãni, ko kuwa a kõre su daga ƙasa.
