Surah Al-Anfal – Ayah No. 64-69
A. TRANSLATION
٦٤ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ حَسْبُكَ اللَّهُ وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَكَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
[Quran 8:64] They, indeed the Nabiyu (النَّبِيُّ) Husbaka (حَسْبُكَ) Allah and of those who Taba’ka (اتَّبَعَكَ) of the Momineen (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ).
٦٥ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ حَرِّضِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلَى الْقِتَالِ ۚ إِنْ يَكُنْ مِنْكُمْ عِشْرُونَ صَابِرُونَ يَغْلِبُوا مِائَتَيْنِ ۚ وَإِنْ يَكُنْ مِنْكُمْ مِائَةٌ يَغْلِبُوا أَلْفًا مِنَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بِأَنَّهُمْ قَوْمٌ لَا يَفْقَهُونَ
[Quran 8:65] They, indeed the Nabiyu (النَّبِيُّ) Haraze (حَرِّضِ) the Momineen (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ) A’la (عَلَى) the Qitaali (الْقِتَالِ). If Yakun (يَكُنْ) of you A’sharuna (عِشْرُونَ) S’abaruna (صَابِرُونَ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Mi’atayni (مِائَتَيْنِ). Indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) from you Mi’atun (مِائَةٌ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Alfan (أَلْفًا) of those who Kafaru (كَفَرُوا) with indeed them Quomin (قَوْمٌ) not Yafqahun (يَفْقَهُونَ).
٦٦ الْآنَ خَفَّفَ اللَّهُ عَنْكُمْ وَعَلِمَ أَنَّ فِيكُمْ ضَعْفًا ۚ فَإِنْ يَكُنْ مِنْكُمْ مِائَةٌ صَابِرَةٌ يَغْلِبُوا مِائَتَيْنِ ۚ وَإِنْ يَكُنْ مِنْكُمْ أَلْفٌ يَغْلِبُوا أَلْفَيْنِ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ
[Quran 8:66] Now, indeed, Khaffat (خَفَّفَ) Allah upon you and A’alema (وَعَلِمَ)- indeed, then in you is Za’efan (ضَعْفًا) So, indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) among you Mi’atun (مِائَةٌ) being steadfast through persistent efforts (صَابِرَةٌ) Yaghlibu (يَغْلِبُوا) Mi’atayni (مِائَتَيْنِ). And indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) of you Alfun (أَلْفٌ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Alfayni (أَلْفَيْنِ) with Izne (بِإِذْنِ) Allah. And Allah Ma’a (مَعَ) the S’abirina (الصَّابِرِينَ).
٦٧ مَا كَانَ لِنَبِيٍّ أَنْ يَكُونَ لَهُ أَسْرَىٰ حَتَّىٰ يُثْخِنَ فِي الْأَرْضِ ۚ تُرِيدُونَ عَرَضَ الدُّنْيَا وَاللَّهُ يُرِيدُ الْآخِرَةَ ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
[Quran 8:67] What Kana (كَانَ) to the Nabiyyin (لِنَبِيٍّ) – indeed Yakuna (يَكُونَ) to them Asra (أَسْرَىٰ) Hatta (حَتَّىٰ) Yus’khina (يُثْخِنَ) in the Arzi (الْأَرْضِ). Tureedu (تُرِيدُونَ) A’raza (عَرَضَ) the Duniya (الدُّنْيَا) and Allah Yuridu (يُرِيدُ) the Akhira (الْآخِرَةَ). And Allah Azeezun (عَزِيزٌ) Hakim (حَكِيمٌ).
٦٨ لَوْلَا كِتَابٌ مِنَ اللَّهِ سَبَقَ لَمَسَّكُمْ فِيمَا أَخَذْتُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ
[Quran 8:68] It’s never to Kitabun (كِتَابٌ) from Allah Sabqa (سَبَقَ) to Massakum (لَمَسَّكُمْ) of what Akhaztum (أَخَذْتُمْ) A’zaab (عَذَابٌ) A’zeem (عَظِيمٌ).
٦٩ فَكُلُوا مِمَّا غَنِمْتُمْ حَلَالًا طَيِّبًا ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ
[Quran 8:69] Then Kulu (فَكُلُوا) of what Ganimtum (غَنِمْتُمْ) Halalan (حَلَالًا) T’ayyaban (طَيِّبًا) and Taqwa (وَاتَّقُوا) Allah. Indeed Allah Ghafoorun (غَفُورٌ) Raheem (رَحِيمٌ).
B. THE CONCEPT:
THE CONTEXT
The earlier Ayahs of the surah, give us the divine wisdom that Allah’s system runs on absolute cause and effect: every blessing or downfall flows from the choices people make. When individuals hide truth, mock or ignore divine guidance, surrender their intellect to blind following, or betray their covenants, they corrode their own Nai’mat and slip into self-inflicted collapse, intellectually, morally, and socially. Such Khayanat is zulm against their own Nafs, dissolving the protective consciousness of Taqwa and leaving them stagnant and ‘stale’ like Dawaab. By contrast, lasting strength, dignity, and true communal unity arise only when the human foundations of values, perceptions and beliefs align with the divine framework which is Azeez o Hakim, i.e. source of all honor, blessings, prestige, reputation, laws, wisdom and authority.
CONCEPT OF THESE AYAHS
Ayah 8:64, “They, indeed the Nabiyu (النَّبِيُّ) Husbaka (حَسْبُكَ) Allah and of those who Taba’ka (اتَّبَعَكَ) of the Momineen (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ).”
Word by Word Translation:
They, indeed those who communicate Allah’s Naboa’t- Message, that is devoid of lies, fabrications or falsehood and which results in benefits to those receiving the Naboa’t (النَّبِيُّ) evaluated, understood, calculated, accounting, accountability, earning as a due right based on one’s deeds and actions (حَسْبُكَ) Allah’s system and of those who as a follow up action (اتَّبَعَكَ) to be of those who are at Aman, peaceful since they use their intellect to seek knowledge and remain in utter conviction and aligned with Allah’s system (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ).
In the larger context of the previous ayahs, where the divine message was clear; that even if all the resources of the earth were spent toward achieving unity, it would still be impossible without divine alignment; and that peace, dignity, and collective success only come through disconnection from Kufar and Khayanat, and full alignment with Allah’s system, which is Azeez (the source of dignity and strength) and Hakim (the ultimate authority of wisdom and law). This ayah now describes and gives instructions to the Nabiy, those who communicate Allah’s Naboa’t with sincerity, without distortion, fabrication, or falsehood. The term Nabiy here is not limited to a historical title but refers to anyone who, through deep reflection, knowledge-seeking, and consistent alignment with Allah’s system, becomes a source of clarity, guidance, and benefit to others.
The phrase Hasbuka Allah is an active confirmation that the sufficiency, strength, and status of the Nabiy come directly from their alignment with Allah’s system. It is this alignment, built on conscious choices, deep understanding, and trust in divine laws, that allows them to reach this level. This status is not given randomly; it is the result of certainty in divine justice and the natural outcome of their own actions, decisions, and steadfastness. The concept of Taba’ka Momineen refers to the natural and conscious follow-up actions of the Nabiy. When one understands, reflects on, and aligns with the divine system (Hasbuka Allah), they naturally become part of the Momineen, i.e. those who live in Aman, a state of inner peace rooted in conviction, intellect, and deep connection to Allah’s principles. These individuals do not follow blindly. Their conduct is a deliberate, informed choice made through learning, reflection, and practical application of Allah’s laws.
This ayah establishes that the real and lasting support system for the Nabiy, anyone sincerely communicating Allah’s message, is twofold. First is the strength that comes from alignment with the system of Allah and the accountability it brings. Second is the support of a community of Momineen, who are deeply grounded in knowledge, action, and inner conviction.
Ayah 8:65, “They, indeed the Nabiyu (النَّبِيُّ) Haraze (حَرِّضِ) the Momineen (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ) A’la (عَلَى) the Qitaali (الْقِتَالِ). If Yakun (يَكُنْ) of you A’sharuna (عِشْرُونَ) S’abaruna (صَابِرُونَ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Mi’atayni (مِائَتَيْنِ). Indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) from you Mi’atun (مِائَةٌ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Alfan (أَلْفًا) of those who Kafaru (كَفَرُوا) with indeed them Quomin (قَوْمٌ) not Yafqahun (يَفْقَهُونَ).”
Word by Word Translation:
They, indeed those who communicate Allah’s Naboa’t- Message, that is devoid of lies, fabrications or falsehood and which results in benefits to those receiving the Naboa’t (النَّبِيُّ) to ensure to remain in the situation that they are in, to ensure that the situation is sealed and set in stone, and does not get changed at all (حَرِّضِ) those who are at Aman, peaceful since they use their intellect to seek knowledge and remain in utter conviction and aligned with Allah’s system (الْمُؤْمِنِينَ) up to its maximum, as per its height (عَلَى) the fighting, the opposition and the dispute (الْقِتَالِ). If they aim to reach through conducts (يَكُنْ) of you be like their friend and companion supporting them (عِشْرُونَ) being steadfast through persistent efforts (صَابِرُونَ) they overcome and become predominant, impenetrable, victorious, successful, authority over (يَغْلِبُوا) all the sources of basic necessities of life (مِائَتَيْنِ). Indeed, they aim to reach through conducts (يَكُنْ) from you being basic necessities of life (مِائَةٌ) they overcome and become predominant, impenetrable, victorious, successful, authority over (يَغْلِبُوا) as connected, integrated, merged and united (أَلْفًا) of those who Kafaru (كَفَرُوا) with indeed them Quomin (قَوْمٌ) not Yafqahun (يَفْقَهُونَ).
Conceptual Description:
This ayah continues to address those who are the Nabiy; those who communicate Allah’s message with sincerity, without any distortion, lies, or personal agenda, and whose actions bring real benefit and guidance to others. After establishing their inner strength and alignment in the previous ayah, this ayah now gives the Nabiy a clear instruction. They are told to Harrez the Momineen, i.e., to solidify, protect, and preserve the Momineen to remain as those who are peaceful, grounded in knowledge, and aligned with Allah’s system. The concept of Harrez is not about encouragement, it means to make something firm, sealed, and unshakable. So, the instruction here is for the Nabiy to ensure that the Momineen remain firm in their position, unshaken in their peacefulness and unwavering in their alignment with the Allah’s system. This ayah is about keeping their state of Aman, intellectual clarity, and moral strength sealed and set in stone.
In order to protect and sustain this state of being Momineen, they are given a divine strategy: engage in Qitaal, not as physical violence, but as active, intentional opposition against Kufar, Kazaba, and Khayanat. The earlier ayahs already described who these people are: those who conceal truth, ridicule or mock divine guidance, betray their commitments, and block others from accessing knowledge, Haqq and the path of Allah. The Nabiy and the Momineen are asked to be in a constant state of resistance against such influences. This Qitaal is not about war, it’s about standing firm against systems, ideologies, behaviors, and habits that lead to intellectual death, moral decay, and social disintegration. This is a struggle of ideas, of values, of how we live and lead.
It’s through this constant state of conscious resistance, through consistent and principled struggle, that the Nabiy must carry out this Qitaal. And this struggle requires steadfastness, Sabr, and persistence. The Nabiy is also instructed to A’ashiruna become like a companion or supporter to those who are trapped in systems or behaviors that reflect Kufar, so that through this connection, encouragement, and living example, the Nabiy and the Momineen can help them break free from what they mistakenly treat as necessities- M’atayn. The reference to Mi’atayn reflects the weight, depth, and rootedness of those influences, habits, and systems that have become normalized and accepted as essential to life, even though they are grounded in falsehood. These include blind rituals, inherited principles, lack of reflection, and the silencing of one’s own intellect. The divine instruction to the Nabiy is to challenge these systems, not with hostility, but with steadfastness and support, by being a guiding force and friend who stays committed to truth.
Through persistent efforts and by joining together as Momineen, Quran urges to engage in this collective Qitaal, to support one another, to align with each other, and to confront these deeply rooted behaviors that keep others trapped in disconnection from their own potential. When the Momineen work together, act with clarity, and remain grounded in Sabr, they can help others let go of the very things they once thought were essential. This ayah is a powerful reminder that the goal is not just to oppose Kufar externally but to help others release themselves from it internally. It is not about confrontation it is about transformation.
This is how the Momineen overcome: not just by defeating false ideas but by replacing them with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Only then can people free themselves from their attachment to systems of Kufar. The ayah closes by explaining why such people are overcome, not through strength in power, but because those who do Kufar are not Yafqahoon, i.e. they do not understand, they do not think, they do not reflect. Their entire structure rests on the absence of intellect, promotion of blind following, the suppression of curiosity, and the rejection of knowledge. The fight, therefore, is not against people, it is against the mindset that fears understanding and thrives on blind acceptance. And it is through the steadfast, united, and thoughtful effort of the Momineen that such mindsets can be transformed.
In essence, this ayah emphasizes that when Momineen persistently strive together and support one another as companions, they can help those trapped in blind following, rejection of truth, and betrayal of divine guidance to break free from such ingrained patterns, patterns they once saw as essential for their daily living. By joining forces in active struggle, they collectively overcome obstacles and gain access to all they truly need for a purposeful, dignified life. This is how they rise above the influence of those who do Kufar, i.e. those who aim to promote blind following and suppress critical thinking and understanding (Faqha).
Ayah 8:66, “Now, indeed, Khaffat (خَفَّفَ) Allah upon you and A’alema (وَعَلِمَ)- indeed, then in you is Za’efan (ضَعْفًا). So, indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) among you Mi’atun (مِائَةٌ) being steadfast through persistent efforts (صَابِرَةٌ) Yaghlibu (يَغْلِبُوا) Mi’atayni (مِائَتَيْنِ). And indeed, Yakun (يَكُنْ) of you Alfun (أَلْفٌ) Yugh’labu (يَغْلِبُوا) Alfayni (أَلْفَيْنِ) with Izne (بِإِذْنِ) Allah. And Allah Ma’a (مَعَ) the S’abirina (الصَّابِرِينَ).”
Word by Word Translation:
Now, indeed, reduced, condensed, decreased, diminished and lightened (خَفَّفَ) Allah upon you and A’alema (وَعَلِمَ)- indeed, then they weaknesses, flaws, faults and in you are weaknesses, flaws, faults and limitations (ضَعْفًا). So, indeed they aim to reach through conducts (يَكُنْ) among you being basic necessities of life (مِائَةٌ) being steadfast through persistent efforts (صَابِرَةٌ) they overcome and become predominant, impenetrable, victorious, successful, authority over (يَغْلِبُوا) all the sources of basic necessities of life (مِائَتَيْنِ). And indeed, they aim to reach through conducts (يَكُنْ) of you connected, integrated, merged and united (أَلْفٌ) they overcome and become predominant, impenetrable, victorious, successful, authority over (يَغْلِبُوا) all other unions that are connected, integrated, merged and united (أَلْفَيْنِ) with Izne (بِإِذْنِ) Allah. And Allah Ma’a (مَعَ) remain steadfast through persistent efforts (الصَّابِرِينَ).
Conceptual Description:
This ayah builds on the earlier guidance where the Nabiy, those who sincerely communicate Allah’s message, were instructed to help others move away from acts of Kufar, Kazaba, and Khiyanat, and to replace these with the mindset and actions of those who Amanu- i.e. live in Aman and follow the system of Allah. Now, this ayah tells us the reason behind that instruction: because Allah’s system knows our flaws, our inner struggles, and the limitations we carry (Zaeef). So, the system of Allah lightens our load, not by lowering the goal, but by recognizing our human reality. The guidance helps us reduce and let go of the deep-rooted habits and behaviors that once felt like basic needs, things like blind following, mindless rituals, and ignoring our own reasoning. These were once seen as “Maiteen,” or the default way of life. But through effort and cooperation, we can replace them with “Ma’a”, a new set of basic needs rooted in Amanu, intellectual effort, reflection, and conscious living.
This ayah shows that even if we start off weak, when we commit to persistent effort and join together as a united group of Momineen, we become strong. When a group works in full connection, helping each other stay firm on the path of Allah, it becomes stronger than any previous unions based on disconnection and Kufar. Through such effort, people not only change their own inner state, but also help others shift from old patterns and destructive alliances to new connections based on truth and purpose. The message is simple: Allah’s system stands with the S’abireen, the ones who keep going, stay patient, and continue to do what’s right no matter the challenge. This support from Allah isn’t just emotional comfort; it is the real strength that helps them rise above past systems, transform their lives, and build new, unified communities on solid, truthful ground.
This ayah basically tells us that Allah system reduces and lighten the loads of these difficulties because Allah knows that you have weaknesses. But if you work together, you are stronger together and this is how you have the basic necessities of life. And indeed, when you cooperate and work together, it’s your association and the united front that can overcome all other associations as per the guidance, the declaration and proclamation of Allah’s system.
Ayah 8:67, “What Kana (كَانَ) to the Nabiyyin (لِنَبِيٍّ) – indeed Yakuna (يَكُونَ) to them Asra (أَسْرَىٰ) Hatta (حَتَّىٰ) Yus’khina (يُثْخِنَ) in the Arzi (الْأَرْضِ). Tureedu (تُرِيدُونَ) A’raza (عَرَضَ) the Duniya (الدُّنْيَا) and Allah Yuridu (يُرِيدُ) the Akhira (الْآخِرَةَ). And Allah Azeezun (عَزِيزٌ) Hakim (حَكِيمٌ).”
Word by Word Translation:
What aim to reach through conducts (كَانَ) for those who communicate Allah’s Naboa’t- Message, that is devoid of lies, fabrications or falsehood and which results in benefits to those receiving the Naboa’t (لِنَبِيٍّ) – indeed they aim to reach through conducts (يَكُونَ) to them impact and influence (أَسْرَىٰ) until (حَتَّىٰ) become solid, firmed up, stabilized, consistent and thickened (يُثْخِنَ) in the earth, their community, nation, neighborhood, tribe etc. (الْأَرْضِ). Your basic purpose and focus of all your acts and conducts (تُرِيدُونَ) is to expose, spreading out Allah’s Message & Naboat, presenting it, making it obvious, putting it in the front as a covering, shield A’raza (عَرَضَ) the time period before the accountability (الدُّنْيَا) and purpose of Allah’s system is to focus (يُرِيدُ) on the accountability and perfect recompense (الْآخِرَةَ). And Allah is the source of honor, pride, status, power or reputation (عَزِيزٌ) as well as the source of all laws and wisdom as the judge, the lawmaker and the wise (حَكِيمٌ).
Conceptual Description:
This ayah comes as a direct and thoughtful reminder following the earlier divine instructions to the Nabiy, those who communicate Allah’s message with truth and sincerity, without any lies or falsehood. After guiding them on how to stay steadfast and help others shift from Kufar to Amanu, Allah now asks a thought-provoking question: What do you think the true goal of the Nabiy is? The ayah teaches us that the real purpose of those who carry the divine message is not just to have surface-level influence. Instead, it is to impact, and influence them on a deeper level in order to bring about real, lasting impact, helping people become firm, settled, and stable in their own communities, societies, and lives, all based on divine principles. The Nabiy’s role is to help people grow from within, to support deep change that thickens, stabilizes, and strengthens their place on the earth, both individually and collectively.
The ayah also speaks to a common human tendency, to focus on what can be seen right now, the benefits of this worldly life, and especially before the accountability- the Duniya. It reminds us that even good people, even those working for truth, may sometimes shift focus to the visible rewards, such as praise, popularity, or immediate results. But Allah’s system calls us to look beyond that. The true goal is not just short-term success but long-term justice. Allah’s system is always working toward the Akhira, that is the stage of accountability, where every effort and intention will meet its rightful outcome. The contrast is made clear: we should aim to work towards and focus all our efforts on what is visible in this world before the accountability takes place, to present Allah’s message and expose it and others as well as to treat it as shield and protection, but Allah’s system is aimed at the final outcome, the true balance of justice and recompense.
And so, the ayah ends with a powerful reminder of who is really in control. Allah is Azeez, meaning Allah’s system is the true source of strength, dignity, power, and respect. And Allah is Hakim, i.e., the one whose laws are rooted in wisdom, balance, and justice. This is a call for all those aligned with truth, especially those who carry the message, to trust the process, remain sincere in purpose, and always aim for deep, lasting transformation over quick gains. Their success lies not in surface impact, but in helping others become deeply rooted in divine principles, firm, aware, and prepared for true accountability.
Ayah 8:68, “It’s never to Kitabun (كِتَابٌ) from Allah Sabqa (سَبَقَ) to Massakum (لَمَسَّكُمْ) of what Akhaztum (أَخَذْتُمْ) A’zaab (عَذَابٌ) A’zeem (عَظِيمٌ).”
Word by Word Translation:
It’s never to write, declare, command, and make obligatory (كِتَابٌ) from Allah’s system any lesson, education, or message (سَبَقَ) for you to endure, mature in and come under the grinding sharpening adversity (لَمَسَّكُمْ) of what could seize you and grab hold you strongly (أَخَذْتُمْ) the intense punishment (عَذَابٌ) which is great and magnified (عَظِيمٌ).
After reminding the Nabiy, the one who delivers Allah’s message, that their role is to influence people deeply, help them become stable and grounded in their communities, and focus on their efforts in the Duniya leaving the long-term accountability of the Akhira in the hands of the divine system, this ayah now brings a powerful clarification. It tells us that Allah’s system, through the Kitab, meaning the written guidance, commands, or divine framework, can never declare, ordain, or make any lesson or message obligatory that would bring harm to people or lead them into suffering or intense punishment. The Kitab of Allah is never meant to push anyone into Azaab-e-Azeem, the intense or great hardship or pain.
This ayah is a direct rejection of the idea that divine guidance could ever aim to make people suffer or lead them into misery. On the contrary, Allah’s system is built to guide, protect, and uplift. The word “Sabqa” here tells us that there has never been, and never will be, any lesson or message from Allah’s Kitab that allows or causes people to be trapped in grinding adversity or destructive consequences. If someone finds themselves facing severe consequences or distress, it’s not because the divine system guided them there, it’s because of their own actions, choices, and disconnection from that system.
This ayah reminds us that divine guidance is always aligned with growth, benefit, and justice. It will never pull you toward destruction. Allah’s Kitab is not a burden but a guide toward clarity, peace, and strength. So, if something feels like it’s leading you into darkness or distress, then it is not from Allah’s system, and it’s important to reflect, correct, and realign. This is how the divine system operates, with blessings, justice, and wisdom, and never as a path toward harm or punishment.
Ayah 8:69, “Then Kulu (فَكُلُوا) of what Ganimtum (غَنِمْتُمْ) Halalan (حَلَالًا) T’ayyaban (طَيِّبًا) and Taqwa (وَاتَّقُوا) Allah. Indeed Allah Ghafoorun (غَفُورٌ) Raheem (رَحِيمٌ).”
Word by Word Translation:
Then consume, engage with and engulfed in (فَكُلُوا) of whatever you have in addition to your needs and requirements as (غَنِمْتُمْ) allowed and legal as per the laws of the land and the laws of the deen (حَلَالًا) that is healthy for you, your most favorable and desirable, and that is legally acquired and allowed as per the laws of the land and the laws of the deen (طَيِّبًا) and observe Taqwa that is follow the laws of Allah by being extra cautious and careful while nurturing and protective of your covenant with (وَاتَّقُوا) Allah. Indeed, Allah provides protection and shield to the earlier committed sins as well as the impact of bad deeds of others (غَفُورٌ) as well as the source of all Rahmat and blessings for those who remain steadfast on the path of Allah (رَحِيمٌ).
Keeping in view the context of the earlier ayahs, where those who Naba the message of Allah, the Nabiy, were given clear guidance on how to stay aligned with Allah’s system, remain as Momineen, and lead others away from Kufar by replacing blind following with conscious, informed actions of Amanu, this ayah now gives a simple yet powerful instruction. After detailing their role in influencing and strengthening their communities, and assuring them that Allah’s system never leads anyone into destruction, this ayah turns the focus to how such individuals should live and interact with the resources they have.
The guidance is clear: consume, use, and engage with whatever you have gained that goes beyond your basic needs, i.e. your additional resources, your skills, your influence, abilities, but only if these are Halal, meaning they are permitted both by the laws of the land and the moral framework of the Deen. Not only should these be Halal, they must also be Tayyib, i.e. wholesome, beneficial, healthy, and acquired in a lawful and ethical way. These resources are not just for personal gain or comfort; they are meant to be used in ways that reflect Taqwa, living with care, caution, and constant consciousness of Allah’s system, and remaining protective of your personal covenant with Allah.
This ayah is a reminder that divine guidance does not ask us to reject what is good or useful in life. Rather, it asks us to stay conscious of how we use what we have. The message is to remain active and engaged with life, but to do so through the lens of alignment with divine laws. If we live this way, acting with Taqwa, then we are under the cover of Allah’s system of forgiveness (Ghafoor), which shields us from past mistakes or harmful influences, and under the blessings and continuous care (Rahim) that flow only to those who stay firm and sincere in their path toward truth and justice.
C. LESSONS AS PER THESE AYAHS:
These Ayahs of Surah Al-Anfal give us the following lessons that we can apply in our daily lives
- THE CONCEPT OF THE NABIY & THE MOMINEEN: The Quran addresses those who are Nabiy, people who share Allah’s message (Naboa’t) without lies or falsehood, bringing benefits to those who receive it. These people have studied and understood Allah’s system. As a result of their understanding of and alignment with Allah’s system, they have become Momineen, that is those who Amanu, who are peaceful, who use their minds to seek knowledge and stay connected to Allah’s system.
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE QITAAL: The Nabiy are told to stay as Momineen by fighting against acts of Kufar to their fullest ability. They must oppose those who conceal and hide the truth (Kufar), lie, ridicule, make fun or and take lightly Allah’s messages (Kazaba), and break promises to Allah (Khayanat). By staying firm in this opposition, they seal their position as Momineen. The Nabiy must work to overcome blind following and thoughtlessness that has become basic parts of people’s lives (Maiteen). By working together, Momineen can overcome these difficulties and help others stop their blind following. This is how people get back into using their intellect, seeking knowledge and remaining peaceful with utter conviction on Allah’s system as their life’s basic needs (Maa’a) and overcome earlier acts of Kufar.
- ALLAH’S SYSTEM WELL-AWARE OF OUR WEAKNESSES & FLAWS: Allah knows we have weaknesses and flaws (Zaeef), and the divine guidance aims to reduce these limitations. When people overcome blind following, they can replace it with acts of Amanu. Instead of blindly following due to acts of Kufar, seeking knowledge and using their intellect becomes their basic need. By staying firm through continued efforts, Momineen become strong, successful, and victorious over all other groups, associations and unions. Allah’s system supports those who remain steadfast and consistently fights against acts of Kufar (Sabireen).
- PURPOSE OF THE NABIY: What is the goal of those who Naba Allah’s message? It’s to help people become stable and established in their communities and on Earth. Their purpose is to spread Allah’s message during our time on Earth before the accountability takes place (Duniya), while Allah’s system handles perfect justice and accountability later (Akhira) since Allah’s system is the source of all honor and prestige (Aziz) as well as laws, and wisdom (Hakim).
- ALLAH’S MESSAGE NEVER LEADS TO SUFFERINGS: Allah’s message never requires or teaches anything that leads people toward intense suffering or punishment (Azaab-e-Azeem). Instead, Momineen should use what is healthy, good, favourite, legally acquired and allowed (Halal and Tayyib) to follow Allah’s laws carefully and cautiously (Taqwa) while protecting their covenant with Allah. Allah’s system then acts as shield and protection from the impacts of previously committed sins as well as the impacts of Kufar (Ghafoor) and is the source of all rehmat, blessings, success, inspiration, unity and strength (Rahim) for those who stay on the path of Allah’s system.
CONCLUSION: By describing and addressing the Nabiy as integral aim to become Momineen, in these Ayahs, Allah’s system provides a clear formula for Aman and Falah to connect fully with the divine system. Those who share Allah’s message (Nabiy) must become Momineen who actively oppose falsehood, broken promises, and blind following. Allah acknowledges human weaknesses (Zaeef) while providing guidance to replace thoughtless and blind following with intellectual engagement (Amanu). The purpose of the Nabiy as Momineen, is establishing stability on Earth during our worldly existence before the accountability takes place (Duniya), never advocating actions causing suffering but instead encouraging what is permissible, favourite, legal, good and healthy (Halal and Tayyib). By carefully following Allah’s laws (Taqwa), Momineen receive protection from impact of previous sins as well as impacts of Kufar (Ghafoor) and blessings and Rahmat as they maintain their covenant with the ultimate source of strength (Azeez) and wisdom (Hakim).