Qur'an 8:60
Qur’an 8:60 – The Doctrine of Power, Deterrence and Ethical Defense Qur’an 8:60 – Power, Preparedness and the Ethics of Civilizational Defense 1. The Verse (Precise Translation) “And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may deter the enemy of Allah and your enemy and others besides them whom you do not know but Allah knows. And whatever you spend in the cause of Allah will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.” (Qur’an 8:60) 2. Historical Context (Asbāb al-Nuzūl) This verse was revealed after the Battle of Badr (2 AH). Historical realities: • 13 years of persecution in Makkah • Torture of believers (Bilal, Yasir family) • Economic boycott • Property confiscation • Assassination attempts • Forced migration (Hijrah) • Quraysh mobilizing armies against Madinah Classical authorities: - Tafsir Ibn Kathir - Tafsir al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Qurtubi - Tafsir Fakhr al-Razi All affirm this chapte...