Introduction: Today’s broken relationships and an old yet timeless verse
Today everyone is connected, but not from the heart.
Hundreds of contacts on the phone, but no one to offer solace.
Families live together, yet distant from each other. Surah Anfal Ayat 63
In such times, there is a verse from the Quran that touches the heart directly — Surah Anfal Verse 63.
This verse is neither a mere embellishment in a book, nor a historical anecdote. This verse is as relevant today as it was 1400 years ago.
It reminds us that
Hearts are not united by humans — hearts are united by Allah.
Surah Al-Anfal: A Surah that speaks not only of war, but of unity
Surah Al-Anfal is the eighth Surah of the Quran. Often people associate it only with the Battle of Badr, but the reality is that this Surah speaks more about the hearts of people than about war.
This Surah teaches:
- Victory does not come from numbers
- Strength is not built with weapons
- And nations are not built on hatred, but on unity
In this context comes Verse 63, which is the soul of the entire Surah.
Surah Anfal Verse 63 – The Verse, Translation and its direct meaning
The Verse
“And He (Allah) instilled love in their hearts.
Even if you had spent all the wealth of the earth, you could not have united their hearts.
But Allah united them.
Indeed, He is the Almighty, the Wise.”
The direct meaning
There is no ambiguity in this verse.
Allah clearly says:
Money cannot buy hearts.
Power cannot create love.
This task belongs only to Me.
In what circumstances was this verse revealed?
There were two major tribes in Medina — the Aws and the Khazraj.
For years, they were sworn enemies of each other. Revenge, war, hatred—they had seen it all.
When Islam arrived:
- Verbal agreements were made
- But hearts remained hardened
Then Allah revealed this verse—
And those very enemies became brothers.
No politics.
No bargaining.
Only faith and Allah’s mercy.
What does Surah Anfal, Verse 63 teach us?
- Hearts cannot be changed by force
No matter how hard you try:
- By explaining
- By persuading
- By applying pressure
If Allah does not will it, the heart will not change.
- Dua is more powerful than discussion
Today we want to fix every relationship by “talking.”
Try praying sometime.
- If the intention is right, paths open up on their own
Allah unites the hearts of those:
- Who abandon arrogance
- Who know how to forgive
Why is this verse more relevant in today’s times?
Today:
- Brothers don’t talk to each other
- Husbands and wives live together as strangers
- There is division even in mosques
We all look for solutions:
- Counseling
- Compromises
- Money
But Surah Anfal, Verse 63 shows us a mirror—
The problem is not outside, but within the heart.
How to implement this verse in life?
Some sincere, practical steps
- Pray this every day:
“O Allah, unite my heart and the hearts of others” - Give up the insistence on winning arguments
- Don’t consider forgiveness a weakness
- Consider relationships as an act of worship
Remember:
You make the effort, Allah will unite the hearts.
A simple example
Imagine:
Two brothers have been angry with each other for years.
No communication.
A strained relationship.
One day, both of them, separately in prostration, simply say:
“O Allah, remove the hardness from my heart.”
A few months later:
- Without planning
- Without trying
They meet.
Their eyes fill with tears.
This is Surah Anfal, Verse 63 in action.
One last thing: Don’t just read this verse.
This verse is:
- Not for posters
- Not for speeches
This verse is for changing lives.
If the distance between hearts troubles you—
Then remember:
Allah is still the same today,
And He still possesses the power to unite hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main message of Surah Anfal, Verse 63?
The unity of hearts is a gift from Allah. - Is this verse still relevant today?
Yes, perhaps more so than ever. - Can money mend relationships?
For a while, but not forever. - Can non-Muslims also learn from this?
Absolutely, it’s a matter of humanity. - Does prayer truly change hearts?
If it’s sincere—yes.
