The Qur’ânic Verses Relating to this Invasion

many a verse of bara’a (tauba) chapter handling the event of tabuk were revealed. some verses were revealed before the march, while others after setting out for tabuk, i.e. in the context of the battle. some other verses were also revealed on the prophet’s arrival in madinah. all of which covered the incidents that featured this invasion: the immanent circumstances of the battle, exposure of the hypocrites, the prerogatives and special rank earmarked for the strivers in the cause of allâh, acceptance of the repentance of the truthful believers who slackened and those who hung back, etc.