وَمَغَانِمَ كَثِيرَةً يَأْخُذُونَهَا ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَزِيزًا حَكِيمًا 19
Translations
And much war booty which they will take. And ever is Allāh Exalted in Might and Wise.
Transliteration
Wa maghānima kathīratan ya'khudhūnahā, wa kāna Allāhu 'azīzan hakīmā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the abundant spoils of war that the believers will acquire in future conquests, as a promise from Allah to the Prophet ﷺ and his companions. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as referring to the conquests that would follow the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, including Khaybar and future expeditions, demonstrating Allah's divine support and fulfillment of His promises. The phrase emphasizes that Allah is Mighty (Al-'Aziz) in His power to grant victory and Wise (Al-Hakeem) in orchestrating events for the believers' ultimate benefit.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Fath, revealed after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH), where the companions initially felt disappointed at the apparent compromise with Quraysh. The surah was revealed to console the believers and assure them of greater conquests and victories to come, with this ayah specifically promising abundant future spoils of war.
Related Hadiths
The hadith of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab in Sahih Bukhari regarding the conquest of Khaybar directly relates to this promise, as Khaybar was one of the major spoils obtained shortly after Hudaybiyyah. Additionally, the hadith about the Prophet's ﷺ announcement of future conquests at Hudaybiyyah connects thematically to this divine promise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to trust in Allah's divine plans even when circumstances appear unfavorable, as what seems like a setback may be a prelude to greater blessings. It reminds us that Allah's wisdom operates beyond our immediate perception, and patience in faith yields abundant rewards.