7 Aug, 2023
Quran 8:24
Islam, Quran
O believers! Respond to Allah and His Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life. And know that Allah stands between a person and their heart, and that to Him you will all be gathered. Quran 8:24 Surah al-Anfal
Al-Anfal (Arabic: الأنفال) Muslim religious texts of the Qur’an 8 Number chapter , verses 75.
Surah Al-Anfal was revealed in Medina.
This Surah was revealed in the second Hijri after the battle of Badr. This is a detailed review of the first battle between Islam and Kufr.
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یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱسۡتَجِیبُوا۟ لِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ إِذَا دَعَاكُمۡ لِمَا یُحۡیِیكُمۡۖ وَٱعۡلَمُوۤا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ یَحُولُ بَیۡنَ ٱلۡمَرۡءِ وَقَلۡبِهِۦ وَأَنَّهُۥۤ إِلَیۡهِ تُحۡشَرُونَ
The Surah reminds the Believers to obey Allah and His Messenger and keep their relations good with each other.
It has given rules of war and peace between Muslims and their enemies.
In this Surah, six times Allah has addressed Muslims with
“O you who believe” (Ayah 15; 20; 24; 28; 29; 46)
اے ایمان لانے والو، اللہ اور اس کے رسول کی پکار پر لبیک کہو جبکہ رسُول تمہیں اس چیز کی طرف بُلائے جو تمہیں زندگی بخشنے والی ہے، اور جان رکھو کہ اللہ آدمی اور اس کے دل کے درمیان حائل ہے اور اسی کی طرف تم سمیٹے جاؤ گے
Sections:
Commandment relating to the spoils of war. Battle of Badr
Allah’s help for the Believers in the Battle of Badr.
Believers must always obey Allah and His Messenger.
Only the righteous should be the guardians of the Masjid al-Haram.
The purpose of war and the rules about the distribution of the spoils of war.
Be firm and united in the combat against the enemy.
Victory of the Believers against the unbelievers. Allah does not change His blessings unless people change themselves.
Be prepared always to defend yourself and your people. Make peace if the enemy is inclined towards peace.
Allah’s promise to help the Believers.
Treatment of the prisoners of war and obligations towards Muslims living among non-Muslims.