(And of the wandering Arabs) i.e. Asad and Ghatafan (there is he who taketh) who presumes that (that which he expendeth) in jihad, (as a loss, and awaiteth (evil) turns of fortune) death and perishing (for you (that he may be rid of it). The evil turn of fortune will be theirs) the evil turn of events and consequence will be theirs. (Allah is Hearer) of what they say, (Knower) of their punishment.