Tafsir of Al-Anfal 8:64

Surah Al-Anfal 8:64

ﱦ ﱧ ﱨ ﱩ ﱪ ﱫ ﱬ ﱭ

O Prophet, sufficient for you is Allah and for whoever follows you of the believers.

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Encouraging Believers to fight in Jihad; the Good News that a Few Muslims can overcome a Superior Enemy Force Allah says;

يا أيها النبي حسبك الله ومن اتبعك من المومنين

O Prophet! Allah is sufficient for you and for the believers who follow you. Allah encourages His Prophet and the believers to fight and struggle against the enemy, and wage war against their forces. Allah affirms that He will suffice, aid, support, and help the believers against their enemies, even if their enemies are numerous and have sufficient supplies, while the believers are few. Allah said,