Surah Al Anfal (Verses 11-19)

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LESSON # 2 Chapter # 8 (Surah Al Anfal) For English Reference; https://www.islamicstudies.info/tafheem.php?sura=8&verse=11&to=19 For Urdu Reference; https://tafheem.net/islamikitabein/urduref.php?sura=8&verse=11-19

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LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 8. Difficult Vocabularies from LESSON # 2 (Chapter # 8 Verses 11-19) Verse # 11. 1- Prevalent. (Adjective) (Existing very commonly or happening often.) 2- Tranquillity. (Noun) (A peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, worry, etc.) 3- Marshy. (Adjective) (A marshy area of land is always wet, like a marsh.) 4- Defilement. (Noun) (The action of spoiling something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure.) Verse # 13. 5- Deem. (Verb) (To consider or judge something in a particular way.) 6- Toil. (Noun) (hard work, especially work that makes you feel physically tired.) Verse # 16. 7- Stratagem. (Noun) (A carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something, often involving a trick.) 8- Deserter. (Noun) (A person who leaves the armed forces without permission.) 9- Atoned. (Past Participle) (To do something that shows you are sorry for something bad that you did or for something that you failed to do.) 10- Ascription. (Noun) (A belief or decision that a particular quality or feature belongs to or is typical of someone or something.) Verse # 17. 11- Verge. (Noun) (The edge or border of something.) Verse # 19. 12- Desist. (Verb) (To stop doing something, especially something that someone else does not want you to do.)

LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 8. References from LESSON # 2 (Chapter # 8 Verses 11-19) Verse # 11. 1- Al Qur'aan (3:154) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=3&verse=154 Verse # 16. 2- (See al-Mundhiri, 'Kitab al-Jihad', 'Bab al-Tarhib min al-Firar min al-Zahf'- Ed.) 3- (Muslim, 'K. al-lman', 'Bab al-Kabi'ir wa Akbaruha'; Bukhari, 'K. al-Wasaya', 'bab - fi Qawl Allah - Tala: inna al-ladhina Ya'kuluna Amwal al-Yatami Zulman' - Ed.) Verse # 17. 4- (See Ahmad b. Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 1, p. 368; Ibn Hisham, vol. 1, p. 668; Ibn Kathir, comments on the verse - Ed.)

LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 8. Summary of Verses (11-19) of Chapter # 8 Surah Al Anfal: Here’s a summary of the main points from the verses of Surah Al-Anfal: 1. Divine Support at Battle of Badr: Allah brought a feeling of peace and drowsiness upon the Muslims, strengthening their hearts and calming their fears, helping them in the face of danger. The rain served multiple purposes: providing water, firming the ground for the Muslims, and hindering the Quraysh army by making their ground marshy. 2. Angels’ Support: Allah inspired the angels to support the Muslims by strengthening their resolve and striking terror into the hearts of the disbelievers. The angels did not physically fight but assisted by making the Muslims' efforts more effective. 3. Punishment for Disbelief: The disbelievers' actions of defying Allah and His Messenger lead to severe punishment, as recounted in the events of the Battle of Badr. 4. No Flight in Battle: The Qur'an warns against fleeing in battle unless it is part of a strategic retreat, emphasizing that cowardly flight results in Allah’s wrath and Hell. This act of cowardice demoralizes others and can have disastrous consequences. 5. Allah's Role in Victory: The victory at Badr was attributed to Allah, not to the Muslims' efforts alone. The Prophet’s act of throwing dust symbolized Allah’s support, and the believers passed the test by relying on His help. 6. Warning to the Disbelievers: Allah’s judgment was delivered at Badr, confirming the victory of the righteous. If the disbelievers desist from mischief, it will be better for them. But if they persist, they will face further punishment, with no help from their large forces. Allah is with the believers. These points summarize the key messages of divine support, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of relying on Allah in battle.

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