Lesson # 984 from Noble Quran
Cause of fear was that Muslims were unarmed
Surah ‘ANFAAL (SPOILS OF WAR) – Chapter – 8)
Stage – 2, Verse – 11 of 75, Section – 2 of 10
(Part - 9)
BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim
In the name of God, the Beneficent, the
Merciful
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11. When He made the
slumber fall upon you as a reassurance from Him and sent down water from the
sky upon you, that thereby He might purify you, and remove from you the
defilement of Satan, and make strong your hearts and firm (your) feet
thereby.
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11. ‘Iz
Yugashshii-kumunnu-‘aasa ‘amanatam-minHu wa Yunazzilu ‘alaykum-minas-samaaa-‘i maaa-‘al-liyu-tahhirakum- bihii
wa Yuzhiba ‘ankum
rijzash-Shaytaani wa li-yarbita
‘alaa quluubikum wa
yusabbita bihil-‘aqdaam.
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Lesson
It was discussed in the previous
verse that the help of Angels (peace be upon Them) was a good and great tidings
for the Muslims. It was cause of satisfaction of their hearts. It is that particular
form of help which has been specified only for the Believers. However, help of
every kind is from Allah Almighty because He has entire Powers and Perfect Awareness
regarding the forms and occasions of the help.
Those forms of help have been described
in this verse; with which; the Muslims were helped in the Battle of Badr. In fact, this battle was an
occasion of very severe trial of them. They were three hundred and thirteen
only whereas the enemies were nearly nine hundred and fifty in numbers. They were
unarmed, while the infidels were armed heavily. They came out for the purpose
that they would sack the caravan of the merchants, but the battle fell on their
heads suddenly. The Army of enemy had possessed best place for fighting
beforehand. Battle field was sandy and the feet had been penetrating into it. They
were confused due to clouds of dust, scarcity of water for drinking as well as
for washing and taking necessary bath. Certainly, their hearts were very upset
due to the reasons mentioned above and they had been looking certain defeat
ahead.
Allah Almighty removed their entire
difficulties. It rained heavily. The sand congealed and then there was water in
sufficient quantity for their drinking, ablution and taking bath. They became
able to move easily in the battle field due to congealment of the sand. When they
were contented, Allah Almighty made the slumber fall upon them and then; their
hearts were fresh and satisfied. Fear and confusion scampered off and in
addition, the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be
upon Him) caused them to hear the good tidings regarding the help of Angels
(peace be upon Them). Then every Believer was gay and jolly. Those matters have
been reminded in this verse.
It is commanded: Remember that time;
when Allah Almighty made the slumber fall upon you and produced satisfaction in
your hearts. He sent down water from the sky so that you might be purified by making
ablution, taking bath and quenching your thirst with water, remaining away from
the devilish temptations and strengthening your hearts by congealing the sand
so that you might stand firmly.
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