Sûrah an-Nasr is the 110th Sûrah in the Qur'ân; it was revealed in Minâ during the last 3 days of Prophet Muhammad's (صلى الله عليه وسلم) farewell Hajj. It is a Madani Sûrah because it was revealed after the Hijrah, even though Minâ is closer to Makkah than it is to Madînah.
The literal definition of Nasr is help or aid.
Another name for this Sûrah is Sûrah at Tawdî' (The Farewell Chapter) because this Sûrah is the last chapter to be revealed in its entirety.
Âyah 1: إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ When the victory of Allâh has come and the conquest,
Here, the victory refers to the victory over all his enemies, as well as the victory of the Conquest of Makkah.
Âyah 2: وَرَأَيْتَ النَّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ فِي دِينِ اللَّهِ أَفْوَاجًا And you see the people entering into the religion of Allâh in multitudes,
After the Fall of Makkah into the hands of the Muslims, huge numbers of people entered Islâm. This is supported by the fact that during 13 years of da`wah in Makkah, a little more than 313 people entered Islâm, whereas after Makkah was opened [8 years later], big empires, such as the Persian empire, entered Islâm.
Âyah 3: فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَاسْتَغْفِرْهُ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ تَوَّابًا Then exalt [Him] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance.
Here, the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) was told to give thanks to his Lord for the success which He had given him by exalting, glorifying and praising Him.
The success also represents the completion of the Prophet-hood and its message. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) should now prepare for death by seeking Allâh's forgiveness.
Surely, Allâh's Forgiveness in this life for those who sincerely repent & ask for His Forgiveness knows no bounds.
And Allâh Knows Best
