Name
The Surah takes its name Al-Anfal (The Bounties) from the first verse.
The Period of Revelation
It was revealed in 2 A. H. after the Battle of Badr, the first battle between Islam and kufr. As it contains a detailed and comprehensive review of the Battle, it appears that most probably it was revealed at one and the same time. But it is also possible th ... Show More
Dec 2016
Surah 002 - AL-BAQARAH (THE COW) - سورة البقرة
Name
Why the name Al-Baqarah?
Al-Baqarah (the Cow) has been so named from the story of the Cow occurring in this Surah (vv. 67-73). It has not, however, been used as a title to indicate the subject of the Surah. It will, therefore, be as wrong to translate the name Al-Baqarah ... Show More
1h 48m
Mar 2024
8. Surah al-Anfal | سورة الأنفال
The Spoils of War is a seventy-five verse chapter revealed in Medina after the Battle of Badr. It is, for the most part, a lengthy commentary on the first battle between the believers and the Meccan disbelievers. The believers, some of whom were originally very reluctant to fight ... Show More
29m 10s
Apr 2022
Recitation of Holy Quran - Juz’ (9) - Hashem Nabil | تلاوة القران الكريم - الجزء التاسع - هاشم نبيل
The Spoils of War is a seventy-five verse chapter revealed in Medina after the Battle of Badr. It is, for the most part, a lengthy commentary on the first battle between the believers and the Meccan disbelievers. The believers, some of whom were originally very reluctant to fight ... Show More
56m 34s
Aug 2022
Quran Chapter 8: Surah Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War) English Translation
(8:1) They ask you concerning the spoils of war? Tell them: 'The spoils of war belong to Allah and the Messenger. So fear Allah, and set things right between you, and obey Allah and His Messenger if you are true believers. (8:2) The true believers are those who, when Allah's name ... Show More
13m 53s