๏ When came the help of God and victory, (1) you saw al-nās – the people enter God’s religion in afwāj – multitudes! (2) So harmonise with the praises of your lord and seek His protection. Indeed He is ever-returning. (3) ๏

— _al-naṣr_⋆110/1-3

God’s help results in people embracing the dīn in great numbers, because the dīn is meant for everyone.

The verb sabaḥa (from sīn-bā-ḥā) relates to gliding, floating in water, or something which becomes dispersed in nature. The final verse says, “fasabbiḥ biḥamdi rabbik” – do tasbīḥ with the praises of your Lord. This tasbīḥ is to harmonise with the people embracing the dīn – to swim among them, become dispersed and one with them.

This is social living and solidarity.

The next chapter tells us what can jeopardise and harm this tasbīḥ.

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