And the Most High said: “As for the poor Emigrants who were driven from their homes and their possessions, seeking bounty from Allah and His good pleasure and supporting Allah and His Messenger—such people are truly sincere; and those who made the city and the faith their abode before them love those who have emigrated to them, finding in their hearts no desire for what has been given to the newcomers, preferring them over themselves even though they themselves are in need. Whoever is protected from the stinginess of his own soul—such are the ones who will prosper.” (Qur’an 59:8–9)

From these verses it is clear that Allah, glorified be He, has praised both the Emigrants and the Helpers. He describes them as leading the way in every good, announces that He is pleased with them, and has prepared for them Gardens. He depicts them as merciful to one another yet stern toward the disbelievers, as people who bow and prostrate abundantly, whose hearts are sound, and who are recognized by the marks of obedience and faith upon their faces. Allah chose them to accompany His Prophet so that, through them, He might vex His enemies—the disbelievers. He likewise portrayed the Emigrants as having left