Surah Al-Fath

The Victory

(Madani)

KEY TOPICS

This surah begins with the glad tidings to Nabi x of the great victory and spread of Islam after the conquest of Makkah. Outlines the duties Nabi (saw) as a witness upon his nation on the day of judgement and as a giver of glad tidings for believers and a warner for disbelievers. Praises the Pledge of Ridwan under a tree in Hudaybiyah. Admonishes hypocrites of various tribes for not joining Nabi (saw) in jihad. Exempts the blind, the lame, and the sick from the obligation of jihad. Mentions the fulfilment of Nabi’s (saw) dream about entering Makkah safely and securely. Enumerates qualities of believers as gentle among themselves and firm against disbelievers.