Quran Chapter
8 – 1 (Pt-9, Stg-2) (L-1082) - درس قرآن
Principles for distribution of plundered things
Chapter ‘Anfaal (Spoils
of War) – Surah – 8)
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
Principles
and rules regarding the Law of distribution of the spoils of
war have been described in the verse under discussion and the people have been
caused to know: You fought against the infidels in accordance with the Commands
of Allah Almighty and every individual of you performed according to one’s own
extent. After that, you got victory with the help of Allah Almighty, and there
is no hand of you in this success. Therefore, it is not fair to point out by
every individual of you that he has right in the spoils of war. These spoils of
war are of Allah Almighty and His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace
be upon Him). They are Authority to decide on it; whatever They desire to do.
Young
men moved ahead and fought on front line in the Battle of Badr, and
elders to them supported them steadily from the back. Some people engaged in
the safety of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and
peace be upon Him). Every one of them began to say: Spoils is my right. To
courage the young men, the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon
Him) had told them: Share from the spoils of war will be given to that
individual as retribution who will work actively.
When
the time came, the young men said: We struck many people moving ahead and
killed others. Therefore, please arrange for our reward. Other people began to
say: According to this situation, these people will take away the entire booty,
whereas other all will remain empty-handed.
To
settle these disputes, at first, it has been caused to understand in this
verse: The spoils of war belong to Allah Almighty and His Messenger (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). Whatever you performed in the battle,
performed for the sake of Allah Almighty and His Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him), not for getting the spoils of war. It entire
was a token of your Belief. Now, while Allah Almighty has arranged for you to
obtain victory, then, it is the demand of your Belief that you must accept that
the Owners of the spoils of war are Allah Almighty and His Messenger (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). You have to obey Their decision.
Further detail will be discussed later.
Four
instructions have been given in this verse for the Believers:
1.
The spoils of war are of
Allah Almighty because the victory was obtained by His support only. The
Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) is His
Vicegerent. Therefore, He has the right to dispose off it.
2.
Remember the pleasure
of Allaah Almighty in the work, whatever you do and fear His
displeasure.
3.
Do not contend among
yourselves for just little things and improve your mutual relations.
4.
Leave it to judge Allah
Almighty and His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in
every dispute. For you is only that; which They say. So; act upon Their Command
without wrangling.
The
entire people bowed before these declarations and accepted that; certainly! We
have won with the support of Allah Almighty only. So, neither we have any right
in that which spoils were obtained by means of victory and nor we can deprive
others by possessing because, however, every individual took part in the battle
in any form.
This is the lesson which
Holy Qur’an taught the Muslims in the beginning. It was
explained clearly: Believers’ work is that they should abide by the Law. Making
the Law is the work of Allah Almighty and deciding according to those laws
depends on the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), and
the duty of His vicegerents believers and Caliphs. The duty of the believers is
not any other than following the Law and its respect. Everyone should be saved
from antagonism among one another, obey the Decision of Allah Almighty and His
Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).
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