Muhammad (, ; "Chapter of Muhammad") is the 47th chapter (surah) of the Quran with 38 verses (ayat).
The title is derived from the direct mentioning of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in 47:2. It also has the name of Al-Qitāl (), which translates to fighting due to the context of the sura.Quṭb, Sayyid. "Volume 18". In In the Shade of the Quran. Markfield: Islamic Foundation, 2007, sura 47. This sura pertains to a specific conflict that arose from people prohibiting the acceptance and spread of Islam. It refers to the Battle of Badr, where an army was being gathered to attack Medina. The Battle of Badr took place during Ramadan, in year 2 of the Islamic calendar.
Summary 1 The works of those who oppose Islam shall come to naught 2-3 True believers shall receive the expiation of their sins 4-5 How enemies of Islam are to be treated in war 6-8 God will reward those who fight for Islam 9-12 God will utterly destroy the unbelievers 13-17 The final condition of believers and infidels contrasted 18-20 Hypocrites reproved and warned 21 Obey God and speak kindly; trust in God for better outcomes 22-33 Cowardly Muslims and hypocrites rebuked and warned 34-36 Those who would dissuade Muslims from their duty warned 37 God does not pressure a soul more than it can take 38 Muslims exhorted to liberality in contributing towards the expenses of holy war
See also Muhammad in Islam
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Quran 47, 2020 translation by Mustafa Khattab