In the sixth year after migration, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) set out to perform pilgrimage in Makkah. At Hudaybiyyah, pagans blocked his path, refusing entry. After negotiation, a peace treaty was signed, appearing to favour the pagans heavily. The Prophet's companions felt deeply disheartened, viewing it as humiliating.
Yet on the return journey, Allah revealed that this was a clear victory. The treaty established ten years of peace, ending constant warfare. This opened the door to spreading the message of Islam through dialogue rather than battle. In intellectual debate, monotheism naturally triumphed over polytheism. The treaty shifted the conflict from the battlefield—where enemies excelled—to the realm of ideas, where truth prevailed decisively.
Liyaghfira lakal laahu maa taqaddama min zambika wa maa ta akhkhara wa yutimma ni'matahoo 'alaika wa yahdiyaka siraatam mustaqeema
That Allah may forgive you your faults of the past and those to follow; fulfil His favour to you; and guide you on the Straight Way;
Commentary of verses 48:1 to 48:3
In the sixth year after migration, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) set out to perform pilgrimage in Makkah. At Hudaybiyyah, pagans blocked his path, refusing entry. After negotiation, a peace treaty was signed, appearing to favour the pagans heavily. The Prophet's companions felt deeply disheartened, viewing it as humiliating.
Yet on the return journey, Allah revealed that this was a clear victory. The treaty established ten years of peace, ending constant warfare. This opened the door to spreading the message of Islam through dialogue rather than battle. In intellectual debate, monotheism naturally triumphed over polytheism. The treaty shifted the conflict from the battlefield—where enemies excelled—to the realm of ideas, where truth prevailed decisively.
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وَيَنصُرَكَ ٱللَّهُ نَصْرًا عَزِيزًا
Wa yansurakal laahu nasran 'azeezaa
And that Allah may help you with powerful help.
Commentary of verses 48:1 to 48:3
In the sixth year after migration, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) set out to perform pilgrimage in Makkah. At Hudaybiyyah, pagans blocked his path, refusing entry. After negotiation, a peace treaty was signed, appearing to favour the pagans heavily. The Prophet's companions felt deeply disheartened, viewing it as humiliating.
Yet on the return journey, Allah revealed that this was a clear victory. The treaty established ten years of peace, ending constant warfare. This opened the door to spreading the message of Islam through dialogue rather than battle. In intellectual debate, monotheism naturally triumphed over polytheism. The treaty shifted the conflict from the battlefield—where enemies excelled—to the realm of ideas, where truth prevailed decisively.
It is He Who sent down tranquillity into the hearts of the Believers, that they may add faith to their faith;- for to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom;-
Commentary of verses 48:4 to 48:7
At Hudaybiyyah, tranquillity meant remaining calm despite provocation. Opponents tried repeatedly to provoke Muslims into aggression, seeking justification for attack. Yet the believers exercised restraint throughout, ignoring every incitement.
Allah could have defeated falsehood directly, but instead He allowed these challenging circumstances. The purpose was to test and strengthen faith. When believers control anger and enter a treaty with arrogant opponents solely to fulfil their mission of spreading truth, they make a conscious spiritual choice. By letting reason govern emotion, they deepen their faith-consciousness and experience divine grace unattainable otherwise. This trial distinguished the people of Paradise from those of Hell.
Liyudkhilal mu'mineena walmu'minaati jannaatin tajree min tahtihal anhaaru khaalideena feehaa wa yukaffira 'anhum saiyi aatihim; wa kaana zaalika 'indal laahi fawzan 'azeemaa
That He may admit the men and women who believe, to gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye, and remove their ills from them;- and that is, in the sight of Allah, the highest achievement [for man],
Commentary of verses 48:4 to 48:7
At Hudaybiyyah, tranquillity meant remaining calm despite provocation. Opponents tried repeatedly to provoke Muslims into aggression, seeking justification for attack. Yet the believers exercised restraint throughout, ignoring every incitement.
Allah could have defeated falsehood directly, but instead He allowed these challenging circumstances. The purpose was to test and strengthen faith. When believers control anger and enter a treaty with arrogant opponents solely to fulfil their mission of spreading truth, they make a conscious spiritual choice. By letting reason govern emotion, they deepen their faith-consciousness and experience divine grace unattainable otherwise. This trial distinguished the people of Paradise from those of Hell.
Wa yu'azzibal munaafiqeena walmunaafiqaati wal mushrikeena walmushrikaatiz zaaanneena billaahi zannas saw'; 'alaihim daaa'iratus saw'i wa ghadibal laahu 'alaihim wa la'anahum wa a'adda lahum jahannama wa saaa' at maseeraa
And that He may punish the Hypocrites, men and women, and the Polytheists men and women, who imagine an evil opinion of Allah. On them is a round of Evil: the Wrath of Allah is on them: He has cursed them and got Hell ready for them: and evil is it for a destination.
Commentary of verses 48:4 to 48:7
At Hudaybiyyah, tranquillity meant remaining calm despite provocation. Opponents tried repeatedly to provoke Muslims into aggression, seeking justification for attack. Yet the believers exercised restraint throughout, ignoring every incitement.
Allah could have defeated falsehood directly, but instead He allowed these challenging circumstances. The purpose was to test and strengthen faith. When believers control anger and enter a treaty with arrogant opponents solely to fulfil their mission of spreading truth, they make a conscious spiritual choice. By letting reason govern emotion, they deepen their faith-consciousness and experience divine grace unattainable otherwise. This trial distinguished the people of Paradise from those of Hell.
Wa lillaahi junoodus samaawaati wal ard; wa kaanal laahu 'azeezan hakeema
For to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
Commentary of verses 48:4 to 48:7
At Hudaybiyyah, tranquillity meant remaining calm despite provocation. Opponents tried repeatedly to provoke Muslims into aggression, seeking justification for attack. Yet the believers exercised restraint throughout, ignoring every incitement.
Allah could have defeated falsehood directly, but instead He allowed these challenging circumstances. The purpose was to test and strengthen faith. When believers control anger and enter a treaty with arrogant opponents solely to fulfil their mission of spreading truth, they make a conscious spiritual choice. By letting reason govern emotion, they deepen their faith-consciousness and experience divine grace unattainable otherwise. This trial distinguished the people of Paradise from those of Hell.
Innaaa arsalnaaka shaahi danw wa mubashshiranw wa nazeera
We have truly sent you as a witness, as a bringer of Glad Tidings, and as a Warner:
Commentary of verses 48:8 to 48:10
The Prophet's true role is to witness and manifest divine truth. He reveals who deserves Allah's grace and who merits punishment in the eternal life to come. His presence becomes the ultimate test for people: they must hear Allah's voice through a human being, recognise Him in mortal form, and understand that pledging allegiance to the Prophet is pledging to Allah Himself. Those who pass this test with superior insight earn tremendous rewards. Those who fail face severe consequences.
Litu minoo billaahi wa Rasoolihee wa tu'azziroohu watuwaqqiroohu watusabbi hoohu bukratanw wa aseelaa
In order that you [O men] may believe in Allah and His Messenger, that you may assist and honour Him, and celebrate His praise morning and evening.
Commentary of verses 48:8 to 48:10
The Prophet's true role is to witness and manifest divine truth. He reveals who deserves Allah's grace and who merits punishment in the eternal life to come. His presence becomes the ultimate test for people: they must hear Allah's voice through a human being, recognise Him in mortal form, and understand that pledging allegiance to the Prophet is pledging to Allah Himself. Those who pass this test with superior insight earn tremendous rewards. Those who fail face severe consequences.
Indeed those who plight their fealty to you do no less than plight their fealty to Allah: the Hand of Allah is over their hands: then any one who violates his oath, does so to the harm of his own soul, and any one who fulfils what he has covenanted with Allah, Allah will soon grant him a great Reward.
Commentary of verses 48:8 to 48:10
The Prophet's true role is to witness and manifest divine truth. He reveals who deserves Allah's grace and who merits punishment in the eternal life to come. His presence becomes the ultimate test for people: they must hear Allah's voice through a human being, recognise Him in mortal form, and understand that pledging allegiance to the Prophet is pledging to Allah Himself. Those who pass this test with superior insight earn tremendous rewards. Those who fail face severe consequences.
Sa yaqoolu lakal mukhal lafoona minal-A'raabi shaighalatnaaa amwaalunaa wa ahloonaa fastaghfir lanaa; yaqooloona bi alsinatihim maa laisa fee quloobihim; qul famany yamliku lakum minal laahi shai'an in araada bikum darran aw araada bikum naf'aa; bal kaanal laahu bimaa ta'maloona Khabeeraa
The desert Arabs who lagged behind will say to you: "We were engaged in [looking after] our flocks and herds, and our families: do you then ask forgiveness for us." They say with their tongues what is not in their hearts.
Say: "Who then has any power at all [to intervene] on your behalf with Allah, if His Will is to give you some loss or to give you some profit? But Allah is well acquainted with all that you do.
Commentary of verses 48:11 to 48:13
The Prophet Muhammad dreamt of performing umrah in Makkah and set out with his companions to fulfil this vision. The journey was fraught with danger. The Quraysh obstructed and provoked them, hoping to incite a violent response that would justify an attack. Yet the Muslims showed remarkable restraint, refusing to retaliate and thus denying the Quraysh any pretext for war.
Some weaker Muslims around Madinah, fearing the worst, did not join the expedition. When the Prophet returned safely, they came seeking forgiveness with excuses. But their reasons were hollow. Their real motive had been fear and self-preservation, not genuine hardship. They had failed to trust that Allah is the true protector. Such false reasoning finds no acceptance with God, and those who turn away in weak faith face loss in this life and the next.
Bal zanantum al lany yanqalibar Rasoolu walmu'minoona ilaaa ahleehim abadanw wa zuyyina zaalika fee quloobikum wa zanantum zannnas saw'i wa kuntum qawmam booraa
"Rather, you thought that the Messenger and the Believers would never return to their families; this seemed pleasing in your hearts, and you conceived an evil thought, for you are a people lost [in wickedness]."
Commentary of verses 48:11 to 48:13
The Prophet Muhammad dreamt of performing umrah in Makkah and set out with his companions to fulfil this vision. The journey was fraught with danger. The Quraysh obstructed and provoked them, hoping to incite a violent response that would justify an attack. Yet the Muslims showed remarkable restraint, refusing to retaliate and thus denying the Quraysh any pretext for war.
Some weaker Muslims around Madinah, fearing the worst, did not join the expedition. When the Prophet returned safely, they came seeking forgiveness with excuses. But their reasons were hollow. Their real motive had been fear and self-preservation, not genuine hardship. They had failed to trust that Allah is the true protector. Such false reasoning finds no acceptance with God, and those who turn away in weak faith face loss in this life and the next.
Wa mal lam yu'mim billaahi wa Rasoolihee fainnaaa a'tadnaa lilkaafireena sa'eeraa
And if any believe not in Allah and His Messenger, We have prepared, for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire!
Commentary of verses 48:11 to 48:13
The Prophet Muhammad dreamt of performing umrah in Makkah and set out with his companions to fulfil this vision. The journey was fraught with danger. The Quraysh obstructed and provoked them, hoping to incite a violent response that would justify an attack. Yet the Muslims showed remarkable restraint, refusing to retaliate and thus denying the Quraysh any pretext for war.
Some weaker Muslims around Madinah, fearing the worst, did not join the expedition. When the Prophet returned safely, they came seeking forgiveness with excuses. But their reasons were hollow. Their real motive had been fear and self-preservation, not genuine hardship. They had failed to trust that Allah is the true protector. Such false reasoning finds no acceptance with God, and those who turn away in weak faith face loss in this life and the next.
Wa lillaahii mulkus samaawaati wal ard; yaghfiru limany yashaaa'u wa yu'azzibu many yashaaa'; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheemaa
To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth: He forgives whom He wills, and He punishes whom He wills: but Allah is Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Commentary of verses 48:14 to 48:15
Before Hudaybiyyah, the Jews openly opposed the Muslims, relying on their alliance with the Quraysh. The treaty severed that support, leaving the Jewish tribes isolated. Three months later, when the Prophet moved against Khaybar, the Jews surrendered without a fight, and the Muslims gained substantial spoils.
Those who had avoided the risky journey to Hudaybiyyah now wanted to join this easier expedition and share in the rewards. But they were refused. Allah's law is clear: reward follows sacrifice and risk. Those who seek benefit without commitment seek to bypass divine justice, which is impossible. Only genuine effort and courage earn Allah's favour.
Sa yaqoolul mukhalla foona izan talaqtum ilaa maghaanima litaakhuzoohaa zaroonaa nattabi'kum yureedoona any yubaddiloo Kalaamallaah; qul lan tattabi'oonaa kazaalikum qaalal laahu min qablu fasa yaqooloona bal tahsudoonanna; bal kaanoo laa yafqahoona illaa qaleela
Those who lagged behind [will say], when you [are free to] march and take booty [in war]: "Permit us to follow you." They wish to change Allah's decree: Say: "Not thus will you follow us: Allah has already declared [this] beforehand": then they will say, "But you are jealous of us." Rather, but little do they understand [such things].
Commentary of verses 48:14 to 48:15
Before Hudaybiyyah, the Jews openly opposed the Muslims, relying on their alliance with the Quraysh. The treaty severed that support, leaving the Jewish tribes isolated. Three months later, when the Prophet moved against Khaybar, the Jews surrendered without a fight, and the Muslims gained substantial spoils.
Those who had avoided the risky journey to Hudaybiyyah now wanted to join this easier expedition and share in the rewards. But they were refused. Allah's law is clear: reward follows sacrifice and risk. Those who seek benefit without commitment seek to bypass divine justice, which is impossible. Only genuine effort and courage earn Allah's favour.
Qul lilmukhallafeena minal A'raabi satud'awna ilaa qawmin ulee baasin shadeedin tuqaati loonahum aw yuslimoona fa in tutee'oo yu'tikumul laahu ajran hasananw wa in tatawallaw kamaa tawallaitum min qablu yu'azzibkum 'azaaban aleemaa
Say to the desert Arabs who lagged behind: "You shall be summoned [to fight] against a people given to vehement war: then shall you fight, or they shall submit. Then if you show obedience, Allah will grant you a goodly reward, but if you turn back as you did before, He will punish you with a painful punishment."
Commentary of verses 48:16 to 48:17
Those who faltered at Hudaybiyyah lost the immediate reward, but the door to redemption remained open. They were told that future trials would test their resolve, and if they proved themselves sincere and willing to sacrifice, they could regain Allah's grace.
Such tests distinguish true believers from hypocrites. Only those genuinely unable to participate due to unavoidable hardship are excused. Weakness born of fear or self-interest finds no pardon with Allah. He sees the heart and judges accordingly.
Laisa 'alal a'maa harajunw wa laa 'alal a'raji harajunw wa laa 'alal mareedi haraj' wa many yutil'il laaha wa Rasoolahoo yudkhilhu jannaatin tajree min tahtihal anhaaru wa many yatawalla yu'azzibhu 'azaaban aleemaa
No blame is there on the blind, nor is there blame on the lame, nor on one ill [if he joins not the war]: But he that obeys Allah and his Messenger, [Allah] will admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow; and he who turns back, [Allah] will punish him with a painful punishment.
Commentary of verses 48:16 to 48:17
Those who faltered at Hudaybiyyah lost the immediate reward, but the door to redemption remained open. They were told that future trials would test their resolve, and if they proved themselves sincere and willing to sacrifice, they could regain Allah's grace.
Such tests distinguish true believers from hypocrites. Only those genuinely unable to participate due to unavoidable hardship are excused. Weakness born of fear or self-interest finds no pardon with Allah. He sees the heart and judges accordingly.
Laqad radiyal laahu 'anil mu'mineena iz yubaayi 'oonaka tahtash shajarati fa'alima maa fee quloobihim fa anzalas sakeenata 'alaihim wa asaa bahum fat han qareebaa
Allah's Good Pleasure was on the Believers when they swore Fealty to you under the Tree: He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down Tranquillity to them; and He rewarded them with a speedy Victory;
Commentary of verse 48:18
The Quraysh leaders had earned punishment through their hostility, yet Allah chose peace over battle. The reason was profound: among the Quraysh were individuals who had quietly abandoned idolatry or were inclined towards Islam. Had war broken out, these potential believers might have been lost. By avoiding conflict, Allah preserved the opportunity for them to embrace faith and contribute to the spread of Islam. In His sight, the work of calling people to truth holds greater value than immediate victory.
Wa maghaanima kaseera tany yaakhuzoonahaa; wa kaanal laahu 'Azeezan Hakeemaa
And many gains will they acquire [besides]: and Allah is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
Commentary of verse 48:19
A heart filled with the fear of Allah holds nothing else as equal in importance. Such a person places God above all worldly concerns. At Hudaybiyyah, the companions faced intense provocation and hostility, yet they passed the test with honour. Despite the Quraysh's arrogance and bias, the believers remained patient and placed their trust entirely in Allah. Their righteousness prevented them from reacting with anger or prejudice. Until the very end, they refused to be provoked, demonstrating true faith under trial.
Wa'adakumul laahu ma ghaanima kaseeratan taakhuzoo nahaa fa'ajjala lakum haazihee wa kaffa aydiyan naasi 'ankum wa litakoona aayatal lilmu'mineena wa yahdiyakum siraatam mustaqeema
Allah has promised you many gains that you shall acquire, and He has given you these beforehand; and He has restrained the hands of men from you; that it may be a Sign for the Believers, and that He may guide you to a Straight Path;
Commentary of verses 48:20 to 48:24
Allah's pattern had been to destroy those who rejected His messengers. By the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh's refusal was clear. Had battle ensued, divine assistance would have descended upon the Muslims to secure their victory. Yet Allah had a different plan. He did not wish to destroy the Quraysh, for among them were individuals of great potential who could serve Islam's cause once they embraced the faith. Therefore, He guided the Prophet towards a treaty instead of war, preserving lives and opening hearts to the truth in due time.
Wa ukhraa lam taqdiroo 'alaihaa qad ahaatal laahu bihaa; wa kaanal laahu 'alaa kulli shai'in qadeera
And other gains [there are], which are not within your power, but which Allah has compassed: and Allah is over all things competent.
Commentary of verses 48:20 to 48:24
Allah's pattern had been to destroy those who rejected His messengers. By the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh's refusal was clear. Had battle ensued, divine assistance would have descended upon the Muslims to secure their victory. Yet Allah had a different plan. He did not wish to destroy the Quraysh, for among them were individuals of great potential who could serve Islam's cause once they embraced the faith. Therefore, He guided the Prophet towards a treaty instead of war, preserving lives and opening hearts to the truth in due time.
Wa law qaatalakumul lazeena kafaroo la wallawul adbaara summa laa yajidoona waliyanw-wa laa naseeraa
If the Disbelievers should fight you, they would certainly turn their backs; then would they find neither protector nor helper.
Commentary of verses 48:20 to 48:24
Allah's pattern had been to destroy those who rejected His messengers. By the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh's refusal was clear. Had battle ensued, divine assistance would have descended upon the Muslims to secure their victory. Yet Allah had a different plan. He did not wish to destroy the Quraysh, for among them were individuals of great potential who could serve Islam's cause once they embraced the faith. Therefore, He guided the Prophet towards a treaty instead of war, preserving lives and opening hearts to the truth in due time.
Sunnatal laahil latee qad khalat min qablu wa lan tajida lisunnatil laahi tabdeelaa
[Such has been] the practice [approved] of Allah already in the past: no change will you find in the practice [approved] of Allah.
Commentary of verses 48:20 to 48:24
Allah's pattern had been to destroy those who rejected His messengers. By the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh's refusal was clear. Had battle ensued, divine assistance would have descended upon the Muslims to secure their victory. Yet Allah had a different plan. He did not wish to destroy the Quraysh, for among them were individuals of great potential who could serve Islam's cause once they embraced the faith. Therefore, He guided the Prophet towards a treaty instead of war, preserving lives and opening hearts to the truth in due time.
Wa Huwal lazee kaffa aydiyahum 'ankum wa aydiyakum 'anhum bibatni Makkata mim ba'di an azfarakum 'alaihim; wa kaanal laahu bimaa ta'maloona Baseera
And it is He Who has restrained their hands from you and your hands from them in the midst of Makka, after that He gave you the victory over them. And Allah sees well all that you do.
Commentary of verses 48:20 to 48:24
Allah's pattern had been to destroy those who rejected His messengers. By the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh's refusal was clear. Had battle ensued, divine assistance would have descended upon the Muslims to secure their victory. Yet Allah had a different plan. He did not wish to destroy the Quraysh, for among them were individuals of great potential who could serve Islam's cause once they embraced the faith. Therefore, He guided the Prophet towards a treaty instead of war, preserving lives and opening hearts to the truth in due time.
Humul lazeena kafaroo wa saddookum 'anil-Masjidil-Haraami walhadya ma'koofan any yablugha mahillah; wa law laa rijaalum mu'minoona wa nisaaa'um mu'minaatul lam ta'lamoohum an tata'oohum fatuseebakum minhum ma'arratum bighairi 'ilmin liyud khilal laahu fee rahmatihee many yashaaa'; law tazayyaloo la'azzabnal lazeena kafaroo minhum 'azaaban aleema
They are the ones who denied Revelation and hindered you from the Sacred Mosque and the sacrificial animals, detained from reaching their place of sacrifice.
Had there not been believing men and believing women whom you did not know that you were trampling down and on whose account a crime would have accrued to you without [your] knowledge, (Allah would have allowed you to force your way, but He held back your hands) that He may admit to His Mercy whom He will.
If they had been apart, We should certainly have punished the Disbelievers among them with a grievous Punishment.
Commentary of verses 48:25 to 48:26
Throughout history, God's messengers have faced similar objections. People ask why a true prophet lacks worldly wealth and power. Their materialistic outlook expects divine messengers to match their standards of grandeur. They cannot imagine Allah choosing an ordinary person. This is why prophets have always encountered opposition. The signs Allah gave His prophets—reflected in their lives and teachings—were profound manifestations of truth. Yet people missed them, recognising only visible, tangible greatness. When preachers presented powerful arguments rooted in truth, their audience's negative mindset prevented understanding. The Jews and Christians, once bearers of revealed religion, reduced faith to ethnic identity. Piety meant belonging to their community; anything outside was rejected. This sectarian attitude blocked them from accepting pure religion when presented. Only those who remain true to their natural, God-given disposition can embrace genuine faith, unlike those who abandon it for artificial dogmas.
Iz ja'alal lazeena kafaroo fee quloobihimul hamiyyata hamiyyatal jaahiliyyati fa anzalal laahu sakeenatahoo 'alaa Rasoolihee wa 'alal mu mineena wa alzamahum kalimatat taqwaa wa kaanooo ahaqqa bihaa wa ahlahaa; wa kaanal laahu bikulli shai'in Aleema
While the Disbelievers got up in their hearts heat and cant - the heat and cant of ignorance, Allah sent down His Tranquillity to his Messenger and to the Believers, and made them stick close to the command of self-restraint; and well were they entitled to it and worthy of it. And Allah has full knowledge of all things.
Commentary of verses 48:25 to 48:26
Throughout history, God's messengers have faced similar objections. People ask why a true prophet lacks worldly wealth and power. Their materialistic outlook expects divine messengers to match their standards of grandeur. They cannot imagine Allah choosing an ordinary person. This is why prophets have always encountered opposition. The signs Allah gave His prophets—reflected in their lives and teachings—were profound manifestations of truth. Yet people missed them, recognising only visible, tangible greatness. When preachers presented powerful arguments rooted in truth, their audience's negative mindset prevented understanding. The Jews and Christians, once bearers of revealed religion, reduced faith to ethnic identity. Piety meant belonging to their community; anything outside was rejected. This sectarian attitude blocked them from accepting pure religion when presented. Only those who remain true to their natural, God-given disposition can embrace genuine faith, unlike those who abandon it for artificial dogmas.
Laqad sadaqal laahu Rasoolahur ru'yaa bilhaqq, latadkhulunnal Masjidal-Haraama in shaaa'al laahu aamineena muhalliqeena ru'oosakum wa muqassireena laa takhaafoona fa'alima maa lam ta'lamoo faja'ala min dooni zaalika fathan qareebaa
Truly did Allah fulfil the vision for His Messenger: you shall enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah wills, with minds secure, heads shaved, hair cut short, and without fear. For He knew what you knew not, and He granted, besides this, a speedy victory.
Commentary of verses 48:27 to 48:29
Allah chose the Children of Israel for a sacred mission: calling nations to worship Him alone and recognise their accountability. He sent countless prophets to guide them—from Abraham to Jesus. Over time, however, they degraded this trust. They mistook their special role for ethnic superiority, losing their right to represent divine religion. The coming of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) marked a shift: the Children of Ishmael now carried the responsibility of conveying Allah's message. The pious among the Jews recognised Muhammad's teachings as divinely inspired, from the same source that guided earlier prophets. Those who rejected him did so from prejudice, unable to accept that another nation could receive Allah's favour.
In the Hereafter, only sincere faith proven through righteous deeds will matter. Worldly advantages—intercession, compensation, or help—will have no place. Allah's justice will apply equally to all, with no nation holding special privilege. Even Abraham, ancestor of both Arabs and Jews, received leadership only after enduring severe trials, demonstrating absolute willingness to sacrifice everything for Allah. This principle applies to every generation: only those who prove themselves worthy through sacrifice earn a share in Allah's covenant, regardless of lineage.
Huwal lazeee arsala Rasoolahoo bilhudaa wa deenil haqqi liyuzhirahoo 'alad deeni kullih; wa kafaa billaahi Shaheeda
It is He Who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion: and enough is Allah for a Witness.
Commentary of verses 48:27 to 48:29
Allah chose the Children of Israel for a sacred mission: calling nations to worship Him alone and recognise their accountability. He sent countless prophets to guide them—from Abraham to Jesus. Over time, however, they degraded this trust. They mistook their special role for ethnic superiority, losing their right to represent divine religion. The coming of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) marked a shift: the Children of Ishmael now carried the responsibility of conveying Allah's message. The pious among the Jews recognised Muhammad's teachings as divinely inspired, from the same source that guided earlier prophets. Those who rejected him did so from prejudice, unable to accept that another nation could receive Allah's favour.
In the Hereafter, only sincere faith proven through righteous deeds will matter. Worldly advantages—intercession, compensation, or help—will have no place. Allah's justice will apply equally to all, with no nation holding special privilege. Even Abraham, ancestor of both Arabs and Jews, received leadership only after enduring severe trials, demonstrating absolute willingness to sacrifice everything for Allah. This principle applies to every generation: only those who prove themselves worthy through sacrifice earn a share in Allah's covenant, regardless of lineage.
Muhammadur Rasoolul laah; wallazeena ma'ahooo ashiddaaa'u 'alal kuffaaari ruhamaaa'u bainahum taraahum rukka'an sujjadany yabtaghoona fadlam minal laahi wa ridwaanan seemaahum fee wujoohihim min asaris sujood; zaalika masaluhum fit tawraah; wa masaluhum fil Injeeli kazar'in akhraja shat 'ahoo fa 'aazarahoo fastaghlaza fastawaa 'alaa sooqihee yu'jibuz zurraa'a liyagheeza bihimul kuffaar; wa'adal laahul lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati minhum maghfiratanw wa ajran 'azeemaa
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Disbelievers, [but] compassionate amongst each other. You will see them bow and prostrate themselves [in prayer], seeking Grace from Allah and [His] Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, [being] the traces of their prostration.
This is their example in the Taurat; and their example in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, [filling] the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Disbelievers with rage at them.
Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward.
Commentary of verses 48:27 to 48:29
Allah chose the Children of Israel for a sacred mission: calling nations to worship Him alone and recognise their accountability. He sent countless prophets to guide them—from Abraham to Jesus. Over time, however, they degraded this trust. They mistook their special role for ethnic superiority, losing their right to represent divine religion. The coming of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) marked a shift: the Children of Ishmael now carried the responsibility of conveying Allah's message. The pious among the Jews recognised Muhammad's teachings as divinely inspired, from the same source that guided earlier prophets. Those who rejected him did so from prejudice, unable to accept that another nation could receive Allah's favour.
In the Hereafter, only sincere faith proven through righteous deeds will matter. Worldly advantages—intercession, compensation, or help—will have no place. Allah's justice will apply equally to all, with no nation holding special privilege. Even Abraham, ancestor of both Arabs and Jews, received leadership only after enduring severe trials, demonstrating absolute willingness to sacrifice everything for Allah. This principle applies to every generation: only those who prove themselves worthy through sacrifice earn a share in Allah's covenant, regardless of lineage.