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YUSUFALI : This because they contended against Allah and His Messenger: If any contend against Allah and His Messenger, Allah is strict in punishment.

PICKTHAL : That is because they opposed Allah and His messenger. Whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, (for him) lo! Allah is severe in punishment.

SHAKIR : This is because they acted adversely to Allah and His Messenger; and whoever acts adversely to Allah and His Messenger-- then surely Allah is severe in requiting (evil).

M& HILALI : This is because they defied and disobeyed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever defies and disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, Allah is Severe in punishment.