Aggressive hostility to Faith and Truth should be fought firmly, and Allah will guide. Faint-heartedness condemned; those who strive and those who turn away will be sorted out. Victory comes from cool courage, devotion, faith, and patience, as shown at Hudaybiyah; therefore remember Allah, and follow His Prophet. Its subject matter is the manners to be observed by the members of the rapidly-growing Muslim community, among themselves and towards its Leader. The keyword "Hujurat" (Chambers) occurs in verse 4. Its date is referred to the Year of Deputations, A.H. 9, when a large number of...