And the Jews said , “ Allah ’ s hand is tied " ; may their hands be tied – and they are accursed for saying so ! In fact , both His hands * are free , He bestows upon whomever He wills ; and O dear Prophet , this Book which has been sent down upon you from your Lord will cause many of them to advance in their rebellion and disbelief ; and We have instilled enmity and hatred between them till the Day of Resurrection ; whenever they ignite the flame of war , Allah extinguishes it , and they strive to create chaos in the land ; and Allah does not love the mischievous . ( * This is a metaphor used to express Allah s power ’ ) .