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Had it been invaded from its sides, and they were asked to dissent, they would have done so with little hesitation

If the enemy had entered from all sides and they had been exhorted to treachery, they would have committed it, and would have hesitated thereupon but little

If the enemy had effected an entry at all points, and they (the disaffected) had been asked to promote confusion, they would have done so; but only a short time would they have remained in it. - (Medina)

But had they been entered upon from its environs and then been asked to show treason they would have done so; but they would only have tarried there a little while

if was entered upon them from her regions then was asked the trial they gave and not they remained with it except easy

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