This beautiful Sura was the last of the Suras to be revealed as a whole, though the portion of Sura 5, verse 4; "This day have I perfected your religion for you " etc., contains probably the last words of the Koran to be revealed.
The date of this Sura was only a few months before the passing away of the holy Prophet from this world, Rabi I, A.H. 11. The place was either the precincts of Mecca at his Farewell Pilgrimage, Zulhijja, A.H. 10, or Medina after his return from the Farewell Pilgrimage. Victory is the crown of service, not an occasion for exultation. All victory comes from the help of Allah.
C.290-(Verses 1 to 3)-For that which is right the help of Allah is ever nigh, and victory! When the spirit of men is stirred, they come to the flag of faith in troops and battalions. They are to be welcomed: But Praise and Glory belong to Allah: To Him we humbly turn and pray for Grace: For He is Oft-Returning in Grace and Mercy.
110:1 SURA 110. Nasr, or Help. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. When comes the Help of Allah, and Victory,
110:2 And thou dost see the People enter Allah's Religion in crowds,
110:3 Celebrate the Praises of thy Lord, and pray for His Forgiveness: For He is Oft-Returning (in Grace and Mercy).
