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The Chapter in question mainly treats of the glad tidings as to the conquest of Mecca and the issues pertained to the Treaty of Hudaybiyya, pledge of pleasure (bay’at al-ridhwan), hypocrites’ sabotage, turning one’s back to jihad, and finally mention is made of the Noble Prophet’s (S) .

As the title of the Chapter designates, it beacons triumph and victory over the enemies of Islam, a remarkable a decisive triumph, be it the conquest of Mecca or Khaybar or the Treaty of Hudaybiyya or triumph in the broad sense of the word. To appreciate the contents of the Chapter, it is required, above all, to know that the Chapter was revealed in the sixth year following the Treaty of Hudaybiyya.

The Merits of the Recitation of the Chapter According to a Prophetic tradition: “One who recites the Chapter is on a par with one who served in the Noble Prophet’s (S) army upon the conquest of Mecca.” It is narrated in another tradition that such person “is like one who was beneath the tree in Hudaybiyya and gave him his pledge.” [^1] It is narrated from Imam Sadiq (as): “Preserve your wives and possessions from perdition through the recitation of ‘Indeed, We have granted you a triumph.’ One who recites it at all times a caller shall call on the Day of Resurrection such that he will be heard by everyone saying: ‘You are one of My sincere servants; take him to My righteous servants and admit him in bountiful gardens of Paradise and offer him the drink particular to the people of Paradise.’” [^2] It goes without saying that such excellence and honor may not be accrued with mere recitation devoid of thought and deeds, but the main goal of the recitation of the Chapter lies in establishing one’s deeds and disposition upon the contents of the Verses.

Wondrous traditions are attested in Islamic sources concerning the blessed Chapter in question. According to a tradition narrated on the authority of Anas, “Upon our return from Hudaybiyya, polytheists impeded us from entering Mecca and performing voluntary (‘umra) pilgrimage.