Motif
Heavenly aid in battle
heavenly_aid_in_battle
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20433-20573 confidence: high
When the believers seek succor, God promises aid with a thousand angels, rank on rank, as good tidings and reassurance; succor comes from God alone.
God promises to aid the believers with a thousand angels, rank on rank, after they seek succor.
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20834-20983 confidence: medium
Notes describe Muhammad's design against a Koreisch caravan, Abu Sofian's request for Meccan aid, the miracle of sand or gravel at Bedr, Gabriel's promise of victory, and angels fighting for Muslims.
Translator notes mention Gabriel's promise of victory, angels fighting for the Muslims, and a miracle at Bedr involving sand or gravel cast into enemy eyes.
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