Surah Al-Nasr is a surah that is a good news for the believers with victory and conquest. It reminds them that Allah is the One Who gives victory to His servants and accepts their repentance. It strengthens the strength of faith and reliance on Allah. It teaches us the importance of patience and perseverance in the way of Allah until victory and success are achieved.
It also encourages us to be humble and satisfied after achieving victory and conquest. It reminds us that when victory comes, we must be humble and grateful to Allah for His blessings, and continue in righteous deeds and charity. And this is what we will explain in this article.
History and Reasons for the Revelation of Surah Al-Nasr
Surah Al-Nasr was revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage, in the tenth year of the Hijra. It is the last complete surah to be revealed in the Qur’an. The reason for the revelation of this surah is that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was on the Farewell Pilgrimage, where he completed the pilgrimage, announced the Islam of all Arabs, announced the end of the message, and began to hand over the caliphate to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may God be pleased with him).
Topics of Surah Al-Nasr
- The fulfillment of God’s promise to open Mecca.
- The entry of people into Islam in multitudes after the conquest of Mecca.
- The consolation of the Prophet of God with the approach of death.
Benefits of Surat Al-Nasr
Surah Al-Nasr (the 110th surah in the Quran) contains many important benefits and meanings. Here are some of the most prominent:
1. A promise of victory and conquest
Surah Al-Nasr promises victory and conquest for the believers. It reminds us that God will grant victory to His Messenger and the believers in the end and that He will achieve victory for their religion and the cause of truth.
You can also see: Tafsir of Surah Al-Kawthar
2. Achieving goals and great things
Surah Al-Nasr teaches us the importance of patience and perseverance in the way of God until the desired goal is achieved. It reinforces the confidence that efforts made in the way of good and truth will bear fruit and achieve dazzling success.
3. Promoting contentment and humility
Surah Al-Nasr teaches us the importance of contentment and humility after achieving success and conquest. It reminds us that when victory comes, we should be humble and grateful to God for His blessing and that we should continue to do good and charity.
4. The strength of faith and reliance
Surah Al-Nasr reinforces the strength of faith and reliance on God. It teaches us that God is the One Who humbles and exalts and that He has the power and ability to achieve victory and superiority over enemies. Therefore, we must rely on God and trust Him in all circumstances.
5. Acceptance of repentance
God accepts the repentance of those who repent. This is in line with the entry of people into Islam in multitudes after the conquest of Mecca. Allah Almighty accepted their repentance and forgave them, even though most of them were in error. They returned to the Prophet (peace be upon him), and this is an encouragement for the servants to repent and return to guidance and correctness.
You can also see: Surah Al-Asr
Tafsir of Surah Al-Nasr
إِذَا جَآءَ نَصۡرُ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلۡفَتۡحُ (1) وَرَأَيۡتَ ٱلنَّاسَ يَدۡخُلُونَ فِي دِينِ ٱللَّهِ أَفۡوَاجٗا (2) فَسَبِّحۡ بِحَمۡدِ رَبِّكَ وَٱسۡتَغۡفِرۡهُۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ تَوَّابَۢا (3)
Surah Al-Nasr is a short surah in the Quran that consists of three verses. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the Farewell Pilgrimage, in the tenth year of the Hijra.
The first verse (1)
speaks of the victory of God Almighty for Islam, the approaching end of the message, and the transfer of the caliphate to the successor of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Explanation:
In this verse, God Almighty says: “When the victory of God and the conquest come.” Victory is the triumph of truth over falsehood, and conquest is the conquest of Mecca and the entry of people into the religion of God in multitudes. This verse indicates that the victory of God Almighty for Islam is near, and that the entry of people into the religion of God has become a reality.
The second verse (2)
speaks of the entry of people into the religion of God in multitudes after the conquest of Mecca.
Explanation:
In this verse, God Almighty says: “And you see the people entering into the religion of God in multitudes.” This means that the conquest of Mecca was the beginning of the spread of Islam in the world, and the entry of people into it in large numbers. This verse confirms the victory of God Almighty for Islam, and that this victory is a permanent victory that will not fade.
The third verse (3)
speaks of God Almighty’s command to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to glorify God Almighty and seek His forgiveness.
Explanation:
In this verse, God Almighty says: “So glorify with praise of your Lord and ask His forgiveness. Indeed, He is the One who accepts repentance.” This means that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), after achieving victory, should praise God Almighty for His blessings and seek His forgiveness from his sins. This verse emphasizes the importance of thanking God Almighty for His blessings and seeking His forgiveness from sins.
You can also see: Surah Al-Fil
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