Page 66: Divine Assistance at Badr, Lessons for Uhud, and the Prohibition of Usury
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 66
Surah Āl ʿImrān — Divine Assistance at Badr, Lessons for Uhud, and the Prohibition of Usury
Verses 3:122–132 · Page 66
📖 About This Page
Page 66 reflects upon the military engagements of the early Muslim community, reminding the believers of Allah's support when two factions were on the verge of losing courage during Uhud, and recalling the triumphant victory granted to them at the Battle of Badr despite their initial weakness.
The verses describe the divine reinforcement of ranks with thousands of marked angels sent as glad tidings to reassure their hearts, emphasizing that true victory belongs solely to Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. The narrative then shifts to socio-economic guidelines, explicitly prohibiting usury (Riba) and calling upon the believers to obey Allah and His Messenger so they may obtain divine mercy.
Alhamdulillah, this structured sequence provides an authentic, chronological path to study and preserve these critical signs and records of faith.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 66)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
122. When two parties among you were about to lose courage, but Allah was their ally; and upon Allah the believers should rely.
123. And already had Allah given you victory at [the battle of] Badr while you were weak [i.e., few in number]. Then fear Allah; perhaps you will be grateful.
124. [Remember] when you said to the believers, "Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down?
125. Yes, if you remain patient and conscious of Allah and they [i.e., the enemy] come upon you [attacking] in rage, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand angels having marks [of distinction]."
126. And Allah made it not except as [a sign of] good tidings for you and to reassure your hearts thereby. And victory is not except from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise –
127. That He might cut down a section of the disbelievers or suppress them so that they turn back disappointed.
128. Not for you, [O Muhammad, but for Allah], is the decision whether He should [cut them down] or forgive them or punish them, for indeed, they are wrongdoers.
129. And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
130. O you who have believed, do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be successful.
131. And fear the Fire, which has been prepared for the disbelievers.
132. And obey Allah and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy.
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
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| بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ Bi-Badrin wa-Antum Adhillah | "At Badr while you were weak"—referenced in verse 123, reminding the believers of Divine assistance and victory when they were few in number and resources. |
| مُسَوِّمِينَ Musawwimīn | "Having marks [of distinction]"—featured in verse 125, describing the distinguishing traits of the five thousand angels sent by Allah to reinforce the believers. |
| الرِّبَا أَضْعَافًا مُّضَاعَفَةً Ar-Ribā Aḍʿāfan Muḍāʿafah | "Usury, doubled and multiplied"—highlighted in verse 130, establishing the explicit prohibition of compound interest and exploitative economic transactions. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Idghām Bighunnah (Nasal Assimilation):
Blend static Nūn or Tanween into Yā', Nūn, Mīm, or Wāw with Ghunnah (2 counts), as in badrin wa-antum (verse 123), 'ālāfin munalīn (verse 124), and aḍ'āfan muḍā'afah (verse 130).
Ikhfā' Ḥaqīqī (Concealment):
Conceal the static Nūn or Tanween with a light nasal sound before Ikhfā' letters, such as wa-antum (verse 123), yandukum (verse 125), or 'adhāban alīmā.
Qalqalah (Echoing/Resonance):
Pronounce a crisp bounce on static Qalqalah letters (ق, ط, ب, ج, د), as in bi-badrin (verse 123), yaj'alhu (verse 126), and yaqbiḍ.
Madd 'Āriḍ li-s-Sukūn:
Extend the final elongation for 2, 4, or 6 counts when stopping at verse ends, such as tashkurūn (verse 123), turḥamūn (verse 132), or mutaqīn.
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure proper understanding, context, and transmission of meaning.
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