[65]. By secretly doing what was prohibited to you of having carnal relations with your wives during the nights of Ramadan.
[66]. Prior to this revelation, marital relations were unlawful during nights preceding fasting. Some were unable to refrain and secretly disobeyed, but Allāh accepted their repentance, and then it was made lawful.
[67]. Muhammad, the Messenger of God ﷺ said, “God has cursed the one who offers a bribe and the one who receives a bribe.”
[68]. A companion of the prophet said, i asked God’s Messenger ﷺ, "What is the best deed in Islam?" He replied, "To perform the prayers at their early stated times." I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To honor your parents: for this is well pleasing unto Allāh." I further asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To participate in Jihâd for God’s Cause."
Here the verse emphasizes a balanced principle of justice in warfare. The command is to fight only those who initiate hostility against the believers—meaning combat is a response to aggression, not an act of oppression or conquest.
At the same time, it sets a strict moral boundary:
Do not transgress beyond what is permitted.
Do not harm non-combatants (women, children, elderly, monks, etc.).
Do not destroy crops, livestock, or places of worship.
Do not continue fighting once the enemy ceases aggression.