Surah Al-Mujadila
from Tafheem-ul-Quran Hosted by Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi
In this episode, Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi explores Surah Al-Mujadila, a Medinan chapter that begins with the case of a woman who sought justice from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding an unjust pre-Islamic practice of divorce (Zihar). The Surah highlights how Allah hears everything, establishes social laws, and warns against hypocrisy and secret conspiracies. This episode covers: • Allah’s response to the plea of a woman, showing His awareness of every word spoken • The prohibition of Zihar, an unjust form of separation in pre-Islamic Arabia • The etiquettes of gatherings and private conversations, discouraging harmful secrecy • The warning against alliances with enemies of Islam, calling for loyalty to Allah and His Messenger • The distinction between true believers and hypocrites, emphasizing sincerity in faith Surah Al-Mujadila serves as a reminder that Allah hears and knows everything, urging believers to uphold justice, maintain good manners in social interactions, and remain firm in their allegiance to the truth.
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