An-Nasr
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النصر An-Naṣr Succour |
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Arabic text · English translation |
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| Classification | Medinan |
| Other names | Triumph, Divine Support, The Help |
| Position | Juzʼ 30 |
| No. of verses | 3 |
Arabic text · English translation
Sūrat an-Naṣr (Arabic: سورة النصر, "Divine Support") is the 110th surah of the Qur'an with 3 ayat. An-Nasr translates to English as both "the victory" and "the help or assistance". It is the third shortest surah after Al-Asr and Al-Kawthar by number of ayat. Surah Al-Ikhlaas (112) actually has fewer words in Arabic than Surah An-Nasr, yet it has four ayat.
The surah praises Allah for leading numerous people to Islam. This surah is also known as "The Victory" as in the victory of Islam as it defeated the Kuffar and other enemies. This surah talks about the battle. It is said that after this battle people realized the Muslims never lost because Allah was on their side and then many people joined Islam. According to Tafsir ibn Kathir, this surah, like Surat Al-Ikhlas, is an equivalent to one fourth of the entire Qur'an. This was the last surah to be revealed, only a few months before the Prophet's death.
Tafsir ibn Kathir quotes a hadith, which states that Muhammad said with reference to this surah: hud
In truth, the people have entered into the religion of God in crowds and they will also leave it in crowds.
The first ayah means that with the help of Allah the Muslims were victorious. The second ayah means that after the battle crowds of people came to accept Islam. The third ayah means that Allah allowed people to join Islam and gave them a second chance no matter how harsh their crimes are because God is the all forgiving.
This short surah brings the good news to Muhammad concerning the advent of victory, the conquest and peoples' collective acceptance of Islam. It instructs him to turn towards his Lord in a devoted adoration and a humble request for His forgiveness. The surah also presents the nature and the righteousness of this faith and its ideology - how high humanity ascends to an ideal and brilliant summit unattainable otherwise than by responding to the call of Islam.
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