The Prophet (s)...

The Prophet (s), when this sura had been revealed to him, wanted to remove Umar’s anger and grief therefore he said to him-as mentioned by al-Bukhari:[^1] “A sura is revealed to me that is more beloved to me than all what is there on the earth.” Then he recited the sura of al-Fat~h: (Surely We have given to you a clear victory…). One of the Prophet’s companions said to him: “This is not a victory.

We were prevented from visiting the House (the Kaaba) and two faithful men were returned (to the polytheists) after they had resorted to us.”[^2] The Prophet (s) said: “How bad speech it is! Yes, it is the greatest victory. The polytheists became satisfied to push you away from their country and they asked you for peace but they found in you what they disliked. Allah has given you a victory and returned you safe and rewarded. It is the greatest victory. Have you forgotten the day of Uhud when…