al-Fath is interpreted in four ways:
1. al-Fath is used in the sense of qadāʾ (judgment / decree); as in the following verses:
Indeed, We have given you a clear conquest (that is, We have judged in your favor: a clear judgment). (al-Fath 48:1)
Then, He will judge between us (that is, He will decree between us) in truth; and He is the Knowing Judge. (Sabaʾ 34:26)
Our Lord, decide between us and our people in truth, and You are the best of those who judge (that is, those who give judgment). (al-Aʿrāf 7:89)
They say: "So, when is this conquest (that is, judgment), if you should be truthful?" Say, "On the Day of conquest (that is, judgment), the belief of those who disbelieved will not benefit them." (as-Sajda 32:28-29)
2. al-Fath is used in the sense of sending; as in the following verses:
If Allah should open for the people mercy from Him (that is, send provision from His bounty), none can withhold it. (Fāṭir 35:2)
Until, when Gog and Magog are opened (that is, sent forth)... (al-Anbiyāʾ 21:96)
Until, when We open for them a gate of severe punishment (that is, when We send upon them a severe punishment)... (al-Muʾminūn 23:77)
3. The use of the word al-Fath itself in the sense of fath (to open, to be opened) is exemplified by the following verse:
Until, when they reach it and its gates are opened (that is, when they are opened)... (az-Zumar 39:73)
4. al-Fath is used in the sense of naṣr (help, victory); as in the following verses:
Perhaps Allah will bring about victory (that is, naṣr [help-victory] for Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him and his family), or a command from Him. (al-Māʾida 5:52)
Help from Allah and a near victory (that is, swift help and victory)... (aṣ-Ṣaff 61:13)