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What quality distinguishes believers from hypocrites in this surah?
True believers remain loyal to Allah and His Messenger and do not support those who oppose them, even if they are close relatives.
Makki or Madani?
It is a Madani surah (revealed in Madinah).
What reward is promised to those who believe and obey Allah and His Messenger?
They are promised Allah’s pleasure, support, and Paradise (gardens beneath which rivers flow).
Why is the surah named “Mujadila”?
It is named after the woman who argued or pleaded with the Prophet ﷺ about her husband’s unjust statement, and Allah revealed verses responding to her complaint.
What was the purpose of prohibiting secret conversations?
The purpose was to prevent suspicion, harm, and conspiracies against believers, and to maintain trust and unity in the community.
What etiquette is mentioned in this surah regarding gatherings?
Believers should make space for others in gatherings and show respect and good manners.
confidence
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي
وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي
يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
What is the meaning of the word “Mujadila”?
Mujadila means “the woman who argues, disputes, or pleads.”
According to the surah, what should believers do before having a private consultation with the Prophet ﷺ?
They were instructed to give charity (sadaqah) before having a private consultation with Muhammad (although this ruling was later eased).
If a person is unable to fast two months, what should they do as the next step of expiation?
They must feed sixty poor people as the next step of expiation.
Safety
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِّلْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ
What unjust pre-Islamic practice related to divorce is discussed in this surah?
The surah discusses Zihar, where a man would say to his wife “You are like my mother’s back,” which left the woman neither properly divorced nor treated as a wife
What warning is given about secret conversations?
Believers are warned not to hold secret conversations involving sin, hostility, or disobedience, because Allah knows all private discussions.
Who is the “pleading/arguing” woman mentioned in the first ayah?
She is Khawlah bint Tha'labah.
knowledge
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا