The Meaning, Content, and Virtue of Surah Annasr

Kapanlagi.com - There are many surahs in the Quran, one of which is Surah An-Nasr. This surah is one of the shortest surahs in the Quran, as it only consists of 3 verses. Surah An-Nasr is ranked 110th in the Quran and its meaning is "help". The name An-Nasr is taken from the first verse of the surah. And it is classified as a Madaniyah surah, because it was revealed after Prophet Muhammad SAW migrated to Medina.

If you want to find this surah, it is located between Surah Al-Kafirun and Al-Lahab. Because Surah An-Nasr only contains three verses, it is one of the short surahs that is often recited during prayer, whether in congregation or alone. The content of Surah An-Nasr is about conveying good news from Allah SWT to Prophet Muhammad SAW and the Muslim community, which will provide help and victory.

For KLovers who want to know the meaning and understanding of Surah An-Nasr, here is the meaning of Surah An-Nasr along with its understanding and virtues as reported from various sources.

1. Surah An Nasr and its Translation

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For those who want to know the meaning of Surah An Nasr, here is the content of Surah An Nasr along with its translation:

1. "Iza jaa-a nas rullahi walfath"
Meaning: When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest,

2. "Wa ra-aitan naasa yadkhuluuna fii diinil laahi afwajah"
Meaning: And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes,

3. "Fa sab bih bihamdi rabbika was taghfir, innahu kaana tawwaaba"
Meaning: So exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance.

2. The Meaning of Surah An Nasr

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As previously known, the meaning of Surah An Nasr, which means victory, is a Madaniyyah surah that was revealed after the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina. Surah An Nasr consists of only 3 verses and is the last surah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad after Surah At Taubah.

The meaning of Surah An Nasr tells about the help of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad as well as the Muslim community who achieved victory thanks to the help of Allah SWT. This is evidenced by the many people who entered Islam in droves. The content of Surah An Nasr also calls for us to always repent for the mistakes we have made in our lives.

After knowing the meaning of Surah An Nasr, we can understand that there are 2 Asbabun nuzul in Surah An Nasr. The first Asbabun nuzul is that Surah An Nasr announces the victory and the entry of the Arabs into Islam in multitudes. Second, through Surah An Nasr, it is also implied that the death of the Prophet Muhammad SAW is near.

3. The Meaning of Surah An-Nasr

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Although the reason for the revelation of Surah An-Nasr has been explained in the previous point, it is also important to know the contents of Surah An-Nasr. There are several points that explain the contents of the verses of Surah An-Nasr. Among the contents of Surah An-Nasr are as follows:

Explaining the victory of Prophet Muhammad in the event of the Conquest of Mecca. In that event, the Prophet was expelled by the Arab polytheists after he spread or preached Islam. Those people did not believe in the da'wah brought by the Prophet Muhammad. So, it made Prophet Muhammad have to leave Mecca. He even received threats of being killed if he did not leave Mecca.

Then, the Conquest of Mecca happened, which was the conquest of Mecca by Prophet Muhammad. With the permission and help of Allah, Prophet Muhammad successfully won and conquered the city of Mecca. Seeing this victory is proof that Prophet Muhammad SAW is a messenger of Allah. This caused many Arabs to finally embrace Islam. This is explained in Surah An Nasr in the third verse which commands to glorify and seek forgiveness from Allah. In addition, there is a command to praise and seek forgiveness from Allah SWT. At the end of the verse of Surah An Nasr, Innahu Kaana Tawwaaba, which means He is the Most Forgiving. This means that Allah SWT is the Most Forgiving towards His servants who sincerely repent.

4. Amazing Facts, Special Features of Surah An-Nasr, and Its Meaning

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The meaning of Surah An Nasr is help. As discussed in the previous review, this 3-verse surah has many extraordinary virtues. As its meaning, Surah An Nasr which means help was revealed due to various reasons. One of them is related to the happy news of victory. In addition, the meaning of An Nasr also contains the meaning of Arabs who embrace Islam. However, besides that, there are several amazing facts about the meaning of Surah An Nasr that you need to know. The amazing facts of the meaning of Surah An Nasr can be seen as follows.

1. The meaning of Surah An Nasr consists of only three verses.

2. Classified as a Madaniyah letter because it was revealed in the city of Medina.

3. The name of this letter is taken from the first verse of Surat An Nasr.

4. Surat An Nasr has another name, Surat Idza Jaa'a Nashrullaahi Wal Fath. Another name for Surat An Nasr is At Taudi. Where the meaning of Surat An Nasr, which is also called At Taudi, is separation.

5. According to Ibn Umar radhiyallahu 'anhu, Surat An Nasr was revealed during the middle of Tasyrik day. Meanwhile, there is also an opinion found in the Tafsir Fi Zilalil Quran, Sayyid Qutb that Surat An Nasr was revealed before the Fathu Mekah.

6. Surat An Nasr means can be practiced as a reading of worship in prayer. In addition, the application and practice of Surat An Nasr can also be practiced by Muslims after prayer. In other words, this letter can be a reading of wirid or dhikr.

7. Surat An Nasr serves as a reminder and command for Muslims to always increase dhikr, such as reading tasbih, istighfar, and tahmid.

8. One of the specialties of Surat An Nasr is that if it is practiced, it can facilitate all needs to be granted by Allah SWT.

9. Obtaining victory with the permission and help of Allah SWT.

10. Getting closer to a partner if practiced after Tahajud or Hajat prayer.

5. The Virtues of Surah An-Nasr

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After understanding the meaning of Surah An Nasr and its interpretation, you can also understand the virtues of Surah An Nasr. There are several virtues of Surah An Nasr, and the following are some of the virtues of Surah An Nasr that you can know:

1. Becoming Good News from Allah SWT

The meaning of Surah An Nasr tells about the help of Allah and the Prophet and the Muslim community who get victory thanks to the help of Allah SWT.

2. Rushing to Enter Islam

The next virtue of Surah An Nasr is after the Fathu Mekkah incident, many people rushed to embrace Islam. This is evidenced to this day that Islam is a religion with a very large number of followers.

3. Proof of the Truth of the Quran

Another virtue is that Surah An Nasr is proof that what is said in the Quran is truly a reality, namely, the Fathu Mekkah incident and the many people who embrace Islam.

4. Becoming the Key to Enter Heaven

Then the virtue of reading Surah An Nasr is that it can be entered into Allah's heaven, as the Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever reads it, it is as if he is with the Prophet at the time of the opening of the city of Mecca."

5. Like Reading a Quarter of the Quran

The virtue of reading the last surah, An Nasr, is that whoever reads it every day is like reading a quarter of the Quran. This is also mentioned in a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW narrated by Imam Tirmidhi, as follows: "The Surah Idza jaa nashrullahi wal fat-hu is equal to a quarter of the Quran." (HR.Tirmidhi)

That is the meaning of Surah An Nasr that you can know and understand. Not only knowing the meaning of Surah An Nasr, but you can also know the understanding and virtue of reading Surah An Nasr.

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