Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War)
Surah 8 · Verse 4
those are the believers in truth, for them there are ranks with their Fosterer and protective forgiveness and an honoured provision.
These Verses deal with the battle between Muslims from Madina with the Non-Muslims from Makkah fought in 2H at Badr, 3 days’ journey from Madina. A caravan of Makkan Non – Muslims was returning from Syria to Makkah. It was possible for the Muslims to stop the caravan but they did not do so. Mean while, Abu Jahal, an enemy of Islam started from Makkah with a strong army to help the caravan. Muslims were ordered to fight against the army, being assured that they would be helped through angels. They were also made fresh through sleep and rain water. In short 313 Muslims fought with 1000 infidels and defeated them. This victory gave the Prophet (PBH) new prestige. The victory was due to the help of Allah (SWT) Who had also cast terror into the hearts of Non–Muslims, indicating that if He helps them even a small unarmed group can defeat a large armed and organised group.



