In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 1-6, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the significance of the Surah’s revelation, highlighting its declaration of disavowal towards idolators and the end of their peace treaties with the Muslims. The verses outline that idolators who had agreements with the Muslims were given a four-month grace period, after which they were to be confronted unless they repented and embraced Islam. Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan also explains the reason behind the absence of Bismillah at the beginning of this Surah and the critical message it carries regarding the purification of the Ḥajj rituals, including the prohibition on idolators performing Tawāf or Ḥajj. This lesson provides an in-depth reflection on the importance of upholding peace treaties, the call for repentance, and the necessity of implementing the pillars of Islam for the peace and safety of the Muslim community.

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Anfāl, verses 61-69, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf teaches key lessons on preparation of conflict, unity, and trust in Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Believers are commanded to prepare for conflict with power, including skills like archery, and to spend in the cause of Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ , with the promise of full repayment. When the enemy inclines towards peace, believers are urged to pursue it, trusting Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ for protection.

The verses highlight Allāh’s favour in uniting the hearts of believers, transforming former enemies into brothers. Victory is tied to reliance on Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ, not numbers, and the initial burden of enduring ten enemies was later eased. The treatment of prisoners of war is also addressed, with the Prophet ﷺ accepting the advice of Abū Bakr رضي الله عنه to forgive and ransom them, aligning with Allāh’s mercy and the new allowance of spoils of war for the Ummah

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Anfāl, verses 61-69, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf teaches key lessons on preparation of conflict, unity, and trust in Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Believers are commanded to prepare for conflict with power, including skills like archery, and to spend in the cause of Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ , with the promise of full repayment. When the enemy inclines towards peace, believers are urged to pursue it, trusting Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ for protection.

The verses highlight Allāh’s favour in uniting the hearts of believers, transforming former enemies into brothers. Victory is tied to reliance on Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ, not numbers, and the initial burden of enduring ten enemies was later eased. The treatment of prisoners of war is also addressed, with the Prophet ﷺ accepting the advice of Abū Bakr رضي الله عنه to forgive and ransom them, aligning with Allāh’s mercy and the new allowance of spoils of war for the Ummah.