Al-Fath (Arabic: الفتح, al-fatḥ; meaning: "the victory") is the 48th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an with 29 verses (ayat). The surah was revealed in Madinah in the sixth year of the Hijrah, on the occasion of the Treaty of Hudaybiya between the Muslim city-state of Madinah and Makkan polytheists. It mentions this victory, then criticizes the attitudes of the hypocrites, continues with further promises to the Muslims, and ends by mentioning certain important virtues of the Muslim community.[1]
The chapter gets its name from the opening verse, which states "Indeed, We have granted you a clear triumph..." in direct reference to the Treaty which was signed through cooperation between the opposing forces and without bloodshed. The reason this treaty, and therefore chapter, is called a "clear triumph" is largely believed to be because of its peaceful nature.
48:10 focuses on the importance of being dedicated to God. Those who do not dedicate themselves to God and remain that way will have their souls suffer. Those who stay dedicated to God will be rewarded by God.[3]
16 Predictionsedit
48:16 contains many predictions in this surah, such as:[4][5]
God would help the believers and favor them with great victories;
those who stayed behind from the Campaign of Minor Pilgrimage would try to excuse themselves with false pretexts;
they would desire to participate in the campaign against Khaybar that was to take place following the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah with the aim of taking gains of war;
the Muslims would have to fight against powerful tribes or states in the future;
the Muslims would take abundant war-gains in battles to come in the future;
Muhammad and his Companions would visit the Ka'bah in safety, thus completing the Minor Pilgrimage the year after they had intended;
God would complete His favor upon the Messenger;
Islam would continue to flourish so powerfully and speedily that it would amaze both Muslims and others.
Upon its revelation, Muhammad remarked, 'Tonight there has been revealed to me a Surah which is dearer to me than that on which the sun shines (i.e. the world).' [6]
When consulted to broker peace during a later war, Sahl ibn Hunaif said, 'Blame yourselves! I remember how, on the day of Al-Hudaibiya, if we had been allowed to choose fighting, we would have fought (the pagans). At that time 'Umar came (to the Prophet) and said, "Aren't we on the right (path) and they (pagans) in the wrong? Won't our killed persons go to Paradise, and theirs in the Fire?" The Prophet replied, "Yes." Umar further said, "Then why should we let our religion be degraded and return before Allah has settled the matter between us?" The Prophet said, "O the son of Al-Khattab! No doubt, I am Allah's Apostle and Allah will never neglect me." So Umar left the place angrily and he was so impatient that he went to Abu Bakr and said, "O Abu Bakr! Aren't we on the right (path) and they (pagans) on the wrong?" Abu Bakr said, "O the son of Al-Khattab! He is Allah's Apostle, and Allah will never neglect him." Then Sura Al-Fath (The Victory) was revealed."[7]
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal: I saw Allah's Apostle on the day of the Conquest of Mecca over his she-camel, reciting Surat-al-Fath in a vibrant quivering tone.[8]
^Wherry, Elwood Morris (1896). A Complete Index to Sale's Text, Preliminary Discourse, and Notes. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, and Co. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^"Qur'anic Verses". World Digital Library. 800. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
^ abcHesham Azmy. . Archived from the original on 2009-10-24.
^Ünal, Ali. (2008). The Qurʼan with annotated interpretation in modern English. Somerset, N.J.: Tughra Books. p. 1045. ISBN978-1-59784-144-3. OCLC 234244740.
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For other uses see Fath This article uses texts from within a religion or faith system without referring to secondary sources that critically analyze them Please help improve this article March 2015 Learn how and when to remove this message Al Fath Arabic الفتح al fatḥ meaning the victory is the 48th chapter surah of the Qur an with 29 verses ayat The surah was revealed in Madinah in the sixth year of the Hijrah on the occasion of the Treaty of Hudaybiya between the Muslim city state of Madinah and Makkan polytheists It mentions this victory then criticizes the attitudes of the hypocrites continues with further promises to the Muslims and ends by mentioning certain important virtues of the Muslim community 1 Sura 48 of the Quranال ف ت ح Al FatḥThe VictoryArabic textAudio file English translationClassificationMedinanOther namesConquestPositionJuzʼ 26No of Rukus4No of verses29 Quran 47Quran 49 The chapter gets its name from the opening verse which states Indeed We have granted you a clear triumph in direct reference to the Treaty which was signed through cooperation between the opposing forces and without bloodshed The reason this treaty and therefore chapter is called a clear triumph is largely believed to be because of its peaceful nature Contents 1 Summary 2 Details 2 1 10 The Soul 2 2 16 Predictions 2 3 18 19 Treaty of Hudaybiyyah 2 4 27 The first pilgrimage 3 Al Fath in the hadith 4 References 5 External linksSummary edit nbsp Mecca mentioned in Quranic manuscript Codex Arabe 331 Q48 24 1 3 The victory at Ḳhaibar 4 7 The mighty God the comforter of true believers but the punisher of hypocrites 8 10 Loyalty to Muhammad is loyalty to God 11 14 Bedouin Arabs denounced for their treachery at Hudaibiyah and their subsequent hypocrisy 15 16 The Bedouin Arabs refused a share of the booty taken at Ḳhaibar but encouraged with promises 17 Those alone excused from going to war who are incapacitated 18 19 Muslim fidelity at Hudaibiyah rewarded by the victory at Ḳhaibar and much spoil taken there 20 24 Many spoils assured to the believers though God had prevented the plunder of Makkah 25 26 God spared Makkah in the expedition to Hudaibiyah out of compassion 27 29 The conquest of Makkah the divine attestation to Muhammad s apostleship and the religion of Islam 2 Details edit10 The Soul edit 48 10 focuses on the importance of being dedicated to God Those who do not dedicate themselves to God and remain that way will have their souls suffer Those who stay dedicated to God will be rewarded by God 3 16 Predictions edit 48 16 contains many predictions in this surah such as 4 5 God would help the believers and favor them with great victories those who stayed behind from the Campaign of Minor Pilgrimage would try to excuse themselves with false pretexts they would desire to participate in the campaign against Khaybar that was to take place following the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah with the aim of taking gains of war the Muslims would have to fight against powerful tribes or states in the future the Muslims would take abundant war gains in battles to come in the future Muhammad and his Companions would visit the Ka bah in safety thus completing the Minor Pilgrimage the year after they had intended God would complete His favor upon the Messenger Islam would continue to flourish so powerfully and speedily that it would amaze both Muslims and others 18 19 Treaty of Hudaybiyyah edit 48 18 19 is regarding the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah 4 nbsp Quotation from verse 27 on a textile panel of the sitara for the door of the Kaaba 19th century 27 The first pilgrimage edit 48 27 is regarding The first pilgrimage 4 Al Fath in the hadith editUpon its revelation Muhammad remarked Tonight there has been revealed to me a Surah which is dearer to me than that on which the sun shines i e the world 6 nbsp Folio from a Quran in Kufic script Abbasid dynasty Near East or North Africa Ink and color on parchment 23 9 33 3 cm Part of Al Fath Sura When consulted to broker peace during a later war Sahl ibn Hunaif said Blame yourselves I remember how on the day of Al Hudaibiya if we had been allowed to choose fighting we would have fought the pagans At that time Umar came to the Prophet and said Aren t we on the right path and they pagans in the wrong Won t our killed persons go to Paradise and theirs in the Fire The Prophet replied Yes Umar further said Then why should we let our religion be degraded and return before Allah has settled the matter between us The Prophet said O the son of Al Khattab No doubt I am Allah s Apostle and Allah will never neglect me So Umar left the place angrily and he was so impatient that he went to Abu Bakr and said O Abu Bakr Aren t we on the right path and they pagans on the wrong Abu Bakr said O the son of Al Khattab He is Allah s Apostle and Allah will never neglect him Then Sura Al Fath The Victory was revealed 7 Narrated Abdullah bin Mughaffal I saw Allah s Apostle on the day of the Conquest of Mecca over his she camel reciting Surat al Fath in a vibrant quivering tone 8 References edit Unal Ali 2008 The Qur an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English Somerset N J Tughra Books p 1038 ISBN 978 1 59784 144 3 OCLC 234244740 Wherry Elwood Morris 1896 A Complete Index to Sale s Text Preliminary Discourse and Notes London Kegan Paul Trench Trubner and Co nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Qur anic Verses World Digital Library 800 Retrieved 21 January 2013 a b c Hesham Azmy Noorullah Website Exposing Fallacies Archived from the original on 2009 10 24 Unal Ali 2008 The Qurʼan with annotated interpretation in modern English Somerset N J Tughra Books p 1045 ISBN 978 1 59784 144 3 OCLC 234244740 Sahih al Bukhari 5012 Sahih al Bukhari 4844 Sahih al Bukhari 4281External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Al Fath Q48 2 50 translations islamawakened com nbsp Works related to The Holy Qur an Maulana Muhammad Ali 48 The Victory at Wikisource 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