The Help

Introduction

This beautiful Surah was the last of the Surahs to be revealed as a whole, though the portion of the verse 5:4, "This day have I perfected your religion for you" etc., contains, probably, the last words of the Qur'an to be revealed.

The date of the Surah was, only a few months before the passing away of the Holy Prophet Muhammad from this world, Rabi I, A.H. 11. The place was either the precincts of Makkah at his Farewell Pilgrimage, Dhu al Hijjah, A.H. 10, or Madinah after his return from the Farewell Pilgrimage.

Victory is the crown of service, not an occasion for exultation. All victory comes from the help of Allah.

Commentary

For that which is right the help of Allah,
Is ever nigh, and victory!
When the spirit of men is stirred, they come
To the flag of faith in troops and battalions.
They are to be welcomed: but Praise and Glory
Belong to Allah: to Him we humbly
Turn and pray for Grace: for He
Is Oft-Returning in Grace and Mercy.
........Abdullah Yusuf Ali [C.290]

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

"When comes the Help
Of Allah, and Victory,
And thou dost see
The people enter Allah's religion
In crowds,
Celebrate the Praises
Of thy Lord, and pray
For His forgiveness:
For He is Oft-Returning
(In Grace and Mercy)"
....Qur'an

Sindh - My Motherland My Fatherland

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