Al-Anfal

They ask about the spoils of war: they belong to Allah and the Messenger, so set things right between you. True believers are those whose hearts tremble when Allah is mentioned and whose faith grows when His verses are recited. The surah recalls Badr: the believers did not want to face an army, but Allah meant to establish the truth. They called for help and were promised a thousand angels; drowsiness came over them as a security, and rain came down to steady their feet. It was not they who won, but Allah. Respond to Allah and the Messenger when he calls you to what gives you life. It recalls how the Makkans plotted to hold the Prophet ﷺ captive, kill him or drive him out, and Allah planned. A fifth of the spoils is set aside for Allah and the Messenger, near relatives, orphans, the needy and the traveller. Do not quarrel, or you will lose heart; be patient. Prepare what strength you can to deter the enemy, but if they incline to peace, incline to it too. A few who are patient can overcome many. It ends with the bond between those who emigrated and those who gave them shelter and help: they are the true believers.