بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
1. إِذَا جَآءَ نَصْرُ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْفَتْحُ
2. وَرَأَيْتَ ٱلنَّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ فِى دِينِ ٱللَّهِ أَفْوَاجًۭا
3. فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَٱسْتَغْفِرْهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ تَوَّابًۢا
The surah An-Naṣr (“Divine Help”) is a Medinan surah consisting of 3 verses. It was revealed shortly after the Conquest of Makkah (Fatḥ Makkah), marking the completion of the Prophet’s ﷺ mission. This revelation celebrates the victory of Islam and the mass conversion of the Arabs, while also being interpreted as an announcement of the Prophet’s approaching departure from this world.
According to Ibn Kathīr and Al-Bukhārī, the companion ‘Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb understood this surah as a signal of the Prophet’s ﷺ imminent passing — once the divine mission was fulfilled, the return to Allah would follow.
An-Naṣr is both a hymn of victory and a spiritual testament. It emphasizes that all triumphs come from Allah and that gratitude must accompany success. Its core lessons are:
The Prophet ﷺ frequently recited this surah in his prayers toward the end of his life, often repeating the supplication: Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa bi-ḥamdik, Allāhumma ighfir lī
(“Glory be to You, O Allah, and with Your praise — forgive me”). (Sahih al-Bukhari)
The tone of the surah is serene and reflective: it combines gratitude with humility, symbolizing the conclusion of the prophetic mission.
The key verse of the surah is verse 3:
فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَاسْتَغْفِرْهُ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ تَوَّابًا
So glorify your Lord with His praise and seek His forgiveness, for He is ever accepting of repentance.
Why is this verse key?
In summary, An-Naṣr serves as the seal of the prophetic message — celebrating divine victory while urging gratitude and repentance. It embodies the perfect balance between triumph and humility.
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