[This is] the way of Allah which has passed on before," meaning: by the killing of those who manifested polytheism; since the Prophet was commanded to fight.

Muhammad said: "The way of Allah" (Sunnat Allah) is in the accusative case (mansub) based on the implied meaning: Allah enacted a way (Sanna Allahu sunnatan).

Interpretation of Surat al-Fath from verse 24 to verse 26.