The Majestic Quran

of Islamic ideas into the citadel of Arabian paganism ... As soon as the perennial warfare came to an end and people of both sides could meet freely, new converts rallied around the Prophet, first in tens, then in hundreds, then in thousands – so much so that when the pagan Koresh broke the truce two years after its conclusion, the Prophet could occupy Makkah almost without resistance. Thus the truce of Hudaibiyah ushered in the moral and political victory of Islam over all Arabia ( The Message of the Quran ). In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. T 1 Indeed, We opened up a path to a clear victory for you 2 in order that God may forgive the past and the future sins of your people , 6 and perfect His favours on you, and guide you to the straight path; 3 and God will help you in a mighty way. He gave the believers’ hearts an inner peace so their faith grew ever stronger. 4 The forces of the Heavens and the Earth belong to God, the Knower, the Wise. 5 Believing men and women’s sins will be deleted, and admitted to Paradise, beneath which rivers flow, to live there forever. This is a great achievement from God. F G 6 The hypocrites: men and women, and idolatrous men and women, who think wrong thoughts about God will be overwhelmed by God’s wrath and curse, and evil from all sides; and He has prepared Hell for them; a miserable place of no return. 7 The forces of Heaven and the Earth are God’s, the Almighty, Wise. B M r 8 We sent you as a witness, a giver of good news and a warner, 9 so you people will believe in God and His Messenger, and support him and honour him. And glorify God morning and evening. 10 Those who took your pledge of loyalty, really took God’s pledge of loyalty, since God’s Hand of power is over their hands. Anyone who breaks his pledge will