Defeat and victory do not depend on scarcity or Majority (L-318)
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فَلَمّا جاوَزَهُ هُوَ وَالَّذينَ
آمَنوا مَعَهُ قالوا لا طاقَةَ لَنَا اليَومَ بِجالوتَ وَجُنودِهِ ۚ قالَ
الَّذينَ يَظُنّونَ أَنَّهُم مُلاقُو اللَّهِ كَم مِن فِئَةٍ قَليلَةٍ غَلَبَت
فِئَةً كَثيرَةً بِإِذنِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ مَعَ الصّابِرينَ249b. |
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249b. Falammaa jaawaza-huu huwa
wallaziina ‘aamanuu ma- ‘ahuu, qaaluu laa
taaqata lanal-yawma bi-Jaaluuta wa junuudih.
Qaalal-laziina ya-zunnuuna ‘annahum- mulaaqUllaahi,
kam-min- fi- ‘atin-qaliilatin galabat fi- ‘atan-
kasiiratam- bi- ‘izNillaah. WAllaahu ma-‘as-Saabiriin. |
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249b. Then, when he crossed it, he and those who believed
with him, they said, “We have no strength to face Goliath and his troops
today.” But those who knew that they would meet God said, “How many a small
group has defeated a large group by God’s will. God is with the steadfast.” |
Jaaluuta – (Goliath), he was commander of Palestinian Army against the Jews. This person had Giant stature and muscular youth. His strength, power and stoutness have been mentioned in Holy Torah in detail. It has been described that his height was ten feet. He used to remain in iron dress from his head to feet. A heavy shield used to remain in his hand.
When Prophet Saul (Peace be upon him) started journey with his Believing Associates towards Goliath, first of all, he warned them that they should not drink water from the river in the way more than a hollow of a hand, otherwise they would be separated. But it happened, they drank water bellyful save a few persons from them, and then they were too weak even to walk.
When this little company reached opposite the enemy, looking their scarcity in numbers, these servants of God said, “How shall we confront so much great army”? But they exclaimed also having full faith and strong belief, “No! Victory will be ours’; usually it has happened in the history that little companies have overcome mighty hosts by God’s leave”.
Decision of victory and defeat doesn’t depend on the number of Armies, but it depends on the support from God and strength of hearts. The people who become followers of patience and firmness, God supports them.
Perseverance is a very great power. With the aid of remaining steadfast in the field of action, God helps the persons from invisible sources and bestows on them success.
God helps those who help themselves.
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