Al-Mujadila (المجادلة)
Meaning
The Pleading Woman
Ayas
22
Revelation
Medinan
Surah No
58
Surah Al-Mujadila is a Madinan Surah that highlights social justice, the importance of lawful speech, and obedience to Allah’s commandments. Key themes include:
The story of Khawlah bint Tha‘labah: A woman who complained to the Prophet (ﷺ) about her husband’s unjust treatment. This led to the revelation of the ruling on Zihar (a form of divorce in pre-Islamic Arabia).
The power of speech: The Surah emphasizes the impact of words, urging believers to speak justly and avoid harmful language.
Obedience to Allah and His Messenger: It stresses the importance of following divine commands and avoiding hypocrisy.
Upholds justice and women’s rights: The Surah was revealed to address unfair treatment in marriage, reinforcing fairness and justice in family matters.
Emphasizes accountability: It teaches that Allah hears and sees everything, reinforcing that every action and word will be judged.
Rejects hypocrisy: It warns against alliances with those who oppose Islam, emphasizing loyalty to the faith
Strengthens awareness of justice and encourages believers to stand against oppression.
Teaches the power of words and the responsibility that comes with speech.
Promotes loyalty to faith and discourages hypocrisy or secret plotting.
Allah hears and responds to supplication:
Aisha (RA) said: “Blessed is He whose hearing encompasses all things. The woman came to the Prophet (ﷺ) complaining, and Allah revealed: ‘Allah has heard the statement of the woman who disputes…’” (Sunan Ibn Majah)
Condemnation of secret gatherings:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If you are three, do not whisper together, leaving one person out, for that will make him sad.” (Sahih Bukhari)
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