58. SURAH AL-MUJAADALAH
(THE ARGUING WOMAN)
(This Surah is Madani, containing
22 verses and 3 sections)
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58. Surah Al-Mujaadalah (The Arguing Woman)
(This Surah is Madani, containing 22 verses and 3 sections)
Allah’s Name to commence with, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
58:1. Allah has indeed heard the conversation of the woman who argues with you (O Beloved) concerning her husband and complains to Allah. Allah is hearing the conversation of both of you; indeed, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
58:2. Those amongst you who address their wives as their mothers (i.e., perform Zihaar). They are not (in reality) their mothers; their mothers are only those from whom they are born. Undoubtedly, they utter evil and blatant lies, and Allah is indeed Pardoning and Most Forgiving.
58:3. And those amongst you who address their wives as their mothers, then wish to return to that matter upon which they uttered such an evil word, it is necessary for them to free a slave (in expiation) before they touch one another. This is what you are advised with, and Allah is Aware of your deeds.
58:4. But the one who cannot find (a slave to free), he must fast for two consecutive months before they touch one another. And the one who cannot even fast must feed sixty needy people. This is so that you may believe in Allah and His Messenger, and these are the limits set by Allah. For the disbelievers is a painful punishment.
58:5. Indeed, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger have been humiliated just as those before them were humiliated. And We have sent down clear verses, and for the disbelievers is a disgraceful punishment.
58:6. The Day when Allah will raise them all together, He will inform them of their deeds. Allah has kept count of their deeds, though they have forgotten them. Allah is Witness over all things.
58:7. O listener! Did you not see that Allah knows whatever is in the heavens and the earth? Wherever there is a secret discussion amongst three, He is the fourth. And if the discussion is amongst five, He is the sixth. And there is no discussion, whether fewer or more, except that He is with them wherever they may be. Then on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Indeed, Allah knows all things.
58:8. Did you not see those who were forbidden from (secretly) having evil consultations, yet they return to that which was forbidden and consult for sinning, exceeding limits, and disobeying the Messenger? When they come to your court, they greet you with words Allah has not said in your honor and say in their hearts, ‘Why does Allah not punish us for what we say?’ Hell is sufficient for them; they will enter it, and what a despicable outcome.
58:9. O believers! When you consult one another, do not consult for sinning, exceeding limits, or disobeying the Messenger. Instead, consult for righteousness and piety, and fear Allah to Whom you will be raised.
58:10. Secretive consultations (for evil) are from the Devil so that he may sadden the believers. Yet, he cannot harm them in the least without Allah’s permission. So, believers should put their trust in Allah alone.
58:11. O believers! When you are told to make space in gatherings, make space; Allah will make space for you (in blessings and respect). And when you are told to stand up (for Salah or battle), stand up. Allah will raise the ranks of those who believe and those granted knowledge. Allah is Aware of your deeds.
58:12. O believers! When you wish to consult secretly with the Messenger, give charity before your consultation. This is better and purer for you. But if you cannot afford it, then Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
58:13. Are you afraid to give charity before your consultation? When you did not do so and Allah directed His Mercy towards you, establish Salah, give Zakah, and remain obedient to Allah and His Messenger. Allah is Aware of your deeds.
58:14. Did you not see those (hypocrites) who befriended those upon whom Allah’s wrath is? They are neither among you nor among them, and they knowingly swear false oaths.
58:15. Allah has prepared severe punishment for them; indeed, they commit extremely evil deeds.
58:16. They use their (false) oaths as a shield and prevent others from Allah’s path. For them is a disgraceful punishment.
58:17. Their wealth and children will be of no use to them before Allah. They are the people of Hell, and they will remain there forever.
58:18. The Day when Allah will raise them all together, they will swear to Him as they swear to you now and assume they have done something good. Indeed, they are the liars.
58:19. The Devil has overpowered them, so they forgot Allah’s remembrance. They are the group of the Devil. Undoubtedly, the group of the Devil is in loss.
58:20. Indeed, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger are among the lowest.
58:21. Allah has decreed: ‘I and My Messengers will surely prevail.’ Indeed, Allah is All-Powerful, Most Honorable.
58:22. O Beloved! You will not find those who believe in Allah and the Last Day befriending those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they are their fathers, sons, brothers, or tribesmen. These are the ones upon whose hearts Allah has inscribed faith and strengthened them with a spirit from Himself. He will admit them into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding in them forever. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. They are Allah’s group. Undoubtedly, Allah’s group is successful.