“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute, lest you lose courage and your strength depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (46)

Allah Most High says: “O you who believe, when you encounter a force”—that is, a company of disbelievers—“then stand firm” in fighting them, “and remember Allah often,” that is, supplicate to Allah for victory and triumph over them, “so that you may prosper”; that is, remain hopeful of success.

Allah Most High says: “And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute”—do not differ among yourselves—“lest you lose courage,” that is, become cowardly and weak, “and your strength depart.” Mujahid said: “Your victory.” Al-Suddi said: “Your courage and resolve.” Muqatil ibn Hayyan said: “Your sharpness.” Al-Nadr ibn Shumayl said: “Your power.” Al-Akhfash said: “Your dominion.” Here, “wind” is a metaphor for the effectiveness and successful course of one’s affairs. The Arabs say, “So-and-so’s wind has blown,” when his affairs proceed as he wishes.

Qatada and Ibn Zayd said: It means the wind of victory. No victory has ever come except with a wind that Allah sends, striking the faces of the enemy.