Transliteration:( Wa iz yureekumoohum izil taqaitum feee a'yunikum qaleelanw wa yuqallilukum feee a'yunihim liyaqdiyal laahu amran kaana maf'oolaa; wa ilal laahi turja'ul umoor )
99. Thus it appeared to the Muslims that the infidels were either seventy or even less, while Abu Jahl and the rest of the infidels felt that the Muslims were not more than twenty. If the Muslims had appeared more in the eyes of the infidels they would have run from the battlefield without fighting, had this happened the greatness of Islam would not have been revealed. After the battle began, the infidels began to see the Muslims in huge numbers which made them awe-stricken Praise be to Allah Almighty!
100. By this is meant the victory of Islam and superiority of Islam and inferiority and humiliation of infidelity.
101. Success and victory comes from Allah! Almighty. Thus, Oh Muslims in future do not just look at the availibility of resources, but place your trust in the Provider of the resources.
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The tafsir of Surah Al-Anfal verse 44 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Anfal ayat 43 which provides the complete commentary from verse 43 through 44.
(8:44) And recall when He made them appear as few in your eyes when you met them in the battle just as He lessened you in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish what had been decreed. To Allah are all matters referred for decision.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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