The Holy Quran 8:40 — Surah Al-Anfal

Arabic text

وَإِن تَوَلَّوْا۟ فَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَوْلَىٰكُمْ ۚ نِعْمَ ٱلْمَوْلَىٰ وَنِعْمَ ٱلنَّصِيرُ

Translation

(On the other hand) If they turn away (and refuse to accept Islaam), then know that Allaah is your Protecting (Helping) Friend (and will assist you against them). What a terrific (good) Friend and what a terrific (good) Helper!

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, the Muslims should wage jihad relying on the help and support of Allah, and should not be overawed by the great numbers and equipment of the disbelievers — just as they have already seen in the Battle of Badr how splendidly Allah helped and supported the Muslims.

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