The Holy Quran 3:126 — Surah Ali 'Imran

Arabic text

وَمَا جَعَلَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا بُشْرَىٰ لَكُمْ وَلِتَطْمَئِنَّ قُلُوبُكُم بِهِۦ ۗ وَمَا ٱلنَّصْرُ إِلَّا مِنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ

Translation

Allaah had granted this (assistance) only so that it may be good news for you (Muslims, to remove your anxiety) and so that your hearts may be comforted by it (and you may then be able to fight with greater courage, ease and tranquillity). Assistance is only from Allaah (and not from large armies and equipment), The Mighty, The Wise. (No one can totally comprehend the actions of Allaah.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The reason for the descent of the angels: that is, all this unseen provision was supplied in an extraordinary way, in the form of outward means, solely so that anxiety and fear might leave your hearts and you might be granted calm and reassurance. Otherwise Allah's help is in no way confined or restricted to these things, nor is it bound by means.

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