time for) either generosity (i.e. free from them without ransom) or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burdens" (47:4).

And don't be weak in pursuit of the enemy, if you are suffering (hardships) then surely they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering, but you hope from Allah that for which they hope not; and Allah is ever All-Knowing, All-Wise (4:104).

And so many a prophet fought (in Allah's cause) and along with him (fought) large bands of religious learned men. But they never lost heart for which befell them in Allah's way, nor did they weaken (in will), nor did they degrade themselves. And Allah loves the steadfast. (3:146)

Similarly He ordered (the Mujahidin) to have confidence, to keep (their) body parts calm and quiet and to expel (from their minds) all wrong conceptions, weakness and sadness as He said: "So do not become weak (against your enemy) and be not sad, and you are superior (in victory), if you are indeed believers (3:139).

And Allah informed that He has given a guarantee of victory to those who will defend Allah's Religion (true Islam). And there is no consideration for the number or for the equipment with weapons but (the most important thing) is: The true faith in Allah and that the victory is (always) from Allah as Allah said: "if Allah helps you, none can overcome you, and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let the believers put their trust (3:160).

How often a small group overcame a mighty host by Allah's leave? And Allah is with the steadfast. (2:249).

"O you who believe! If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you and make your foothold firm. (47:7).

"And verily OUR Word has gone forth of old for OUR slaves, the Apostles, that they verily will be victorious; and that OUR hosts, they verily will be the overcomers. (37 :171, 172, 173).

And (as for) the believers it was incumbent upon US to help (them). (30:47).

Similarly the Holy Qur'an points out the well-known fact that the battle (is) by turns, (one) day (victory) is for you (the other) day (victory) is for others as Allah said: "If a wound and killing has touched you be sure a similar wound and killing has touched the others. And so are the days (of varying fortunes) we give to men and men by turns." (3:140).