Al-Fath

Surah 48 of the Quran
الْفَتْح
Al-Fatḥ
The Victory
ClassificationMedinan
PositionJuzʼ 26
No. of verses29
No. of Rukus4
No. of words560
No. of letters2,510

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 Medina 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.

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.

Summary

Mecca mentioned in Quranic manuscript Codex Arabe 331 (Q48:24)

Details

10 The Soul

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.

16 Predictions

48:16 contains many predictions in this surah, such as:

  • 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

48:18-19 is regarding the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.

Quotation from verse 27 on a textile panel of the sitara for the door of the Kaaba, 19th century

27 The first pilgrimage

48:27 is regarding The first pilgrimage.

Al-Fath in the hadith

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.

References

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  2. ↑ Wherry, Elwood Morris (1896). A Complete Index to Sale's Text, Preliminary Discourse, and Notes. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, and Co. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ↑ "Qur'anic Verses". World Digital Library. 800. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 Hesham Azmy. "Noorullah Website - Exposing Fallacies". Archived from the original on 2009-10-24.
  5. ↑ Ünal, 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.
  6. ↑ Sahih al-Bukhari 5012
  7. ↑ Sahih al-Bukhari 4844
  8. ↑ Sahih al-Bukhari 4281