al-Mīzān⌕
Sūrah 8
ٱلْأَنْفَال

Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War)

Tafsīr al-Mīzān by ʿAllāmah Muḥammad Ḥusayn Ṭabāṭabāʾī (English translation). Source: vol 17 pp 11–27, vol 17 pp 28–52, vol 17 pp 53–92, vol 17 pp 93–125, vol 17 pp 126–156, vol 17 pp 157–185, vol 17 pp 186–195, vol 17 pp 196–201

  1. Verses 1–6They ask you about the spoils of war (al-anfāl). Say: The spoils of war belong to Allah and the Messenger. Mind Allah and rectify what is between yourselves (dhExamining Narrations
  2. Verses 7–14[Remember] when you sought aid (tastaghīthūn) from yourExamining Narrations · The Names of the Martyrs at Badr (may God be pleased with them)
  3. Verses 15–29Whoever turns their backs to them on that day—unless it be a stratagem of battle (mutaḥarrifan) or to withdrawThe Inner Human Nature (Fiṭrah) · The Concept of Life in the Qur’an · Examining Narrations
  4. Verses 30–40When Our signs are recited to them, they say, “We have heard. If we pleased, we could say something similar (mithla hādhā). This is nothing but the fables (asāṭExamining Narrations
  5. Verses 41–54When you were on the nearer canyon-side (bil-ʿudwat al-dunyā) and they were on the farther canyon-side (bil-ʿudwat al-quṣwā), while the caravan (rakb) was belowExamining Narrations
  6. Verses 55–66The vilest of beasts before Allah are those who reject [Him];Examining Narrations
  7. Verses 67–71It is not for a prophet to take captives (asrā) until he subdues (yuthkhina) the land. You [pl. ] desire the fleeting thingsExamining Narrations
  8. Verses 72–75The faithless are guardians of each other. If you do not do this, chaos and great corruption shall spread throughout the land.Examining Narrations