Surah 8 (Al-Anfâl), Verses 49-64 (Y6)

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.

Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 8, Al-Anfâl or the Spoils of War, verses 49-64. These verses talk of the victory of the believers and the painful death of the unbelievers. It further talks of God’s blessings, honoring treaties of war, remaining prepared for war and making peace if the enemy is inclined towards peace.

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Verses

Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.

At that time the hypocrites and all those who had malice in their hearts were saying: “Their religion has deceived them.” But you should know that anyone who puts his trust in Allah will find Allah Mighty, Wise.[49] If you could only see the angels when they were taking away the souls of the killed unbelievers! They were smiting their faces and their backs saying: “Taste the torment of the conflagration![50] This is the punishment for what your hands have sent forth, for Allah is never unjust to His servants.”[51] This was the same that happened to the people of the Pharaoh of Egypt and to those that had gone before them. They also rejected the revelations of Allah and Allah seized them for their sins. Surely Allah is Mighty and severe in punishment.[52] 8:[49-52]

That is because Allah has never changed the blessings which He has bestowed on a people until they themselves changed the condition of their souls; verily Allah hears all and knows all.[53] This same principle was applied to the people of Pharaoh and those who have gone before them, they rejected the revelations of their Lord so We destroyed them for their sins, and We drowned the people of Pharaoh; they were all wrongdoers.[54] 8:[53-54]

The worst of animals in the sight of Allah are those who reject the truth and do not become believers.[55] Those who make treaties with you and time after time violate their treaties, and have no fear of Allah.[56] If you encounter them in combat, make them a fearsome example for others who would follow them so that they all may learn a lesson.[57] If you fear treachery from any of your allies, you may fairly retaliate by breaking off the treaty with them (through properly notifying them to that effect), for Allah does not love the treacherous.[58] 8:[55-58]

Let not the unbelievers think that they have won the game; surely they can never frustrate the believers.[59] Muster against them all the military strength and cavalry that you can afford so that you may strike terror into the hearts of your enemy and the enemy of Allah, and others besides them who are unknown to you but known to Allah. Remember that whatever you will spend in the cause of Allah, shall be paid back to you in full and you shall not be treated unjustly.[60] If the enemy is inclined towards peace, do make peace with them, and put your trust in Allah. He is the One Who hears all , knows all.[61] Should they intend to deceive you, verily Allah is All-Sufficient for you. He is the One Who has strengthened you and the believers with His help ,[62] through putting affection in their hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have so united their hearts; but Allah has united them. He is Mighty, Wise.[63] O Prophet! Allah is All-Sufficient for you and for the believers who follow you.[64] 8:[59-64]

Ameen.

This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.

Thank you and be well.