English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mujadilah : Punishment of Those Who Make Evil Consultation

 English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mujadilah
Ayah 8-10
Punishment of Those Who Make Evil Consultation

58:8 Have you not seen those who were forbidden from secret consultation, then they return to what they were forbidden? And they counsel secretly for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger. And when they come to you, they greet you with what Allah has not greeted you. And they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say?’ Sufficient for them is Hell wherein they shall be burnt. How an evil end it is! 

58:9 O you who believe, when you counsel secretly one another, counsel not for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger, and counsel one another for piety and fear of Allah. And fear Allah to whom you shall be gathered.

58:10 Secret counsel is only from Satan that he may cause grief to the believers, and he will not harm them in the least except by the leave of Allah. And in Allah, let the believers put their trust.

Relationship with the Previous Part

The previous part mentions that Allah knows all things and nothing is hidden from His perfect knowledge. Then, this part refers to those who were prohibited from making secret consultations, namely, the Jews and the hypocrites. It mentions that they return to doing what they were prohibited to do. In addition, they used to greet Messenger Muhammad with evil greetings. 

Tafsir

58:8 Have you not seen those who were forbidden from secret consultation, then they return to what they were forbidden? And they counsel secretly for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger. And when they come to you, they greet you with what Allah has not greeted you. And they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say?’ Sufficient for them is Hell wherein they shall be burnt. How an evil end it is! 

The condition of some people is strange. They favor misguidance over guidance; they are advised, but they ignore the advice; they are warned of committing wrongdoing, but they insist on committing it.

58:8 Have you not seen those who were forbidden from secret consultation, then they return to what they were forbidden? And they counsel secretly for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘If you want to be astonished, you should be astonished by the condition of the Jews and the hypocrites. They are prohibited from secret consultation that causes worry and irritation to the believers, but they ignore the command. They have returned to what they were forbidden and continued making evil secret consultation against the Messenger of Allah and the believers.’ 

Imam Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote, ‘Mujahid said, ‘There was a treaty between Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and the Jews. They used to make secret consultations whenever a companion of Messenger Muhammad would pass by them, which would make the believer think that they were talking about killing or something that he disliked. Thus, the believers would fear them and leave the road where the Jews were sitting. Therefore, Messenger Muhammad forbade the Jews from making such a secret consultation, but they returned to making it. Thus, this ayah was revealed: [58:8 Have you not seen those who were forbidden from secret consultation, then they return to what they were forbidden? And they counsel secretly for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger.] 

The ayah mentions that the Jews and the hypocrites returned to making secret consultations even after they were forbidden from doing it. Their conduct reveals that advice does not affect them. They only hear the advice, they act as if nothing happened, and do what they were forbidden to do.

The secret consultation of the Jews and the hypocrites was about hostility against Messenger Muhammad and the believers, as well as sinning. This shows that their secret consultation includes all types of evil and wickedness. They make secret consultations by talking about evil plans and words, uttering unjust and hostile statements against the believers, and doing acts that are disobedience to Messenger Muhammad. 

The Jews and the hypocrites did not only make secret consultations though they were prohibited from doing it, but also spoke evil words to Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him], which indicates their wicked intention.

And when they come to you, they greet you with what Allah has not greeted you. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, when the Jews and the hypocrites come to you and greet you, they greet you with a greeting that Allah has not greeted you with and has not approved. 

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘Some Jews came to Messenger Muhammad, and said, ‘As-sam be upon you, abu al-Qasim (may death be upon you).’ Therefore, I said, ‘As-sam on you, and may Allah punish you and punish you.’ Thereupon, Messenger Muhammad said, ‘O Aisha, ‘Verily, Allah does not like wicked speech.’ Aisha said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, do you not see what they say?’ Messenger Muhammad said, ‘Do you not see that I reciprocated against them what they said to me? I replied by saying, ‘And to you too.’’ Thus, the following ayah was revealed about this matter. [ And when they come to you, they greet you with what Allah has not greeted you. And they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say?’] 

And they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say?’

O noble Messenger Muhammad, when the Jews and the hypocrites greet you with a greeting that Allah does not approve, they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say if Muhammad was truly His Prophet and Messenger? In other words, they deny the prophet-hood of Messenger Muhammad as they believe that Allah will punish them for their wickedness and evil greeting if he is truly His Messenger. 

Allah, Exalted be He, refutes their evil thought and assured the heart of His beloved Messenger Muhammad.

Sufficient for them is Hell wherein they shall be burnt. How an evil end it is! 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, do not be sad because of the mannerless behavior of the Jews and the hypocrites with you and your companions. Sufficient for them is Hell with its severe punishment. They will burn therein forever. How an evil end Hell is if they know!

58:9 O you who believe, when you counsel secretly one another, counsel not for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger, and counsel one another for piety and fear of Allah. And fear Allah to whom you shall be gathered.

The ayah addresses the believers and instructs them to comply with certain ethics that lead to attaining the pleasure of Allah and generating affinity among them.

O you who believe, when you counsel secretly one another, do not counsel for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger. Do not act like the hypocrites, who make secret consultations about what displeases Allah and His Messenger. O who believe, your consultation should be about what pleases Allah and His Messenger, and piety, and fear of Allah. 

And fear Allah to whom you shall be gathered.

O who believe, you should fear Allah in all your conditions as you shall be gathered and return to Allah on the Day of Judgment for reckoning and recompense for all your deeds. 

58:10 Secret counsel is only from Satan that he may cause grief to the believers, and he will not harm them in the least except by the leave of Allah. And in Allah, let the believers put their trust.

Qatada, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated, ‘The hypocrites used to make secret consultation among them, which would sadden the believers. Therefore, Allah, Exalted be He, revealed the following Ayah, [58:10 Secret counsel is only from Satan that he may cause grief to the believers…].’ 

Secret consultation done by the hypocrites for sinning and hostility is only from Satan. He incites the hypocrites to make such a secret counsel to sadden the believers by making them think that the secret consultation of the hypocrites is against them. However, Satan or the secret consultation incited by Satan will not harm the believers in the least except by the leave of Allah. 

And in Allah, let the believers put their trust.

The believers should not worry about the secret counsel of the hypocrites and the Jews. They should put their trust in Allah, Exalted be He. He will take care of them and protect them against whatever plot that their enemies may plan to harm them. 

The Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Mujadilah Ayah 8-10

• The enemies of Islam do their best to plan against Muslims and sadden them. 

• The Jews used to greet Prophet Muhammad by saying, ‘As-sam be upon you, namely, death be upon you.’ And Messenger Muhammad used to reply to their greeting by saying, ‘And to you too,’ which would reciprocate their evil greeting against them.

• Allah, Exalted be He, has commanded the believers to make their secret counsel for commanding piety and fear of Allah, and He has prohibited them to make secret counsel for sinning and disobedience of Messenger Muhammad.

• All people will be gathered to Allah for reckoning and recompense on the Day of Judgment.

• Satan incites the enemies of Islam to make secret counsel to sadden the believers, but their secret consultation will not harm the believers in the least except by the leave of Allah.

• The believers should put their trust in Allah and firmly believe that nothing will happen except by His will.

• Islam prohibits making secret counsel between two people to the exclusion of the third one to prevent any negative thoughts that such counsel may cause.

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Surah Al-Mujadilah Ayah 5-7 Warning Those Who Oppose Allah and His Messenger Muhammad

 English Translation and Tafsir of Surah
 Al-Mujadilah Ayah 5-7
Warning Those Who Oppose Allah and His Messenger Muhammad

58:5 Verily, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger shall be disgraced as those before them were disgraced. And We have revealed clear signs. And for the disbelievers is a humiliating torment. 

58:6 On the day when Allah shall raise them all, then He shall tell them what they did. Allah has recorded it while they have forgotten it. And Allah is a Witness over all things. 

58:7 Have you not seen that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret consultation between three, but He is the fourth of them, nor five, but He is the sixth of them, nor fewer than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be. Then, He shall tell them what they have done on the Day of Judgment. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things. 

Relationship with the Previous Part

The first part of surah Al-Mujadilah mentions rules on az-Zihar in Islam and criticizes those who make az-Zihar against their wives. It also praises the believers, who comply with the limits prescribed by Allah. Then, this part mentions the punishment of those who transgress the limits prescribed by Allah and opposes Allah and His Messenger. They will suffer humiliation in the life of this world and painful torment in the Hereafter. This matter is supported by the fact that Allah is fully aware of their deeds. He will inform them of their deeds on the Day of Judgment, and He will recompense them justly for their deeds, good or evil.

Tafsir

58:5 Verily, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger shall be disgraced as those before them were disgraced. And We have revealed clear signs. And for the disbelievers is a humiliating torment. 

Verily, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger Muhammad, and disobey and disregard the law prescribed by Allah shall be humiliated and disgraced. They will suffer severe punishment, just as the former disbelievers were punished because they opposed Allah and His Messengers. This matter c true when the disbelievers were captured, humiliated, and killed on the day of the Battle of Badr and the Trench. 

And We have revealed clear signs. And for the disbelievers is a humiliating torment. 

Allah, Exalted be He, has revealed clear signs that no one disregards except the deniers and arrogant. For the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and His Messengers, and are haughty to follow the law He prescribed, is a humiliating torment. They will face grievous torment in the life of this world and the Hereafter.

58:6 On the day when Allah shall raise them all, then He shall tell them what they did. Allah has recorded it while they have forgotten it. And Allah is a Witness over all things.     

The disbelievers will suffer humiliating punishment on the day He shall raise them all from their graves for reckoning on the Day of Judgment. Allah, Exalted be He, shall tell the disbelievers what they did in the worldly life as He has recorded it while they have forgotten it because they thought that they would not be asked about it. Allah will tell them all their wicked deeds that they did and call them to account for them.

And Allah is a Witness over all things.     

Allah is a Witness over all things. He fully knows what they did, and nothing of their deeds is hidden from Him. 

58:7 Have you not seen that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret consultation between three, but He is the fourth of them, nor five, but He is the sixth of them, nor fewer than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be. Then, He shall tell them what they have done on the Day of Judgment. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, have you not seen that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? Nothing, no matter how small or big it may be, Allah knows it and manages its affairs. Thus, how can the deeds of the disbelievers be hidden from the One, Who is All-Knowing? Nothing of the disbelievers' wicked deeds is hidden from Allah, Exalted be He.

There is no secret consultation between three, but He is the fourth of them, nor five, but He is the sixth of them, nor fewer than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be.

There is no secret consultation between three people, but Allah is with them by His knowledge. He hears their conversation and secret consultation. Moreover, there is no secret consultation between four, or five, or six people, or more or less than that, but Allah is with them by His perfect knowledge. He hears their talks and private discourse, and He is aware of them at any time and in wherever place that they are. Allah, Exalted be He, knows the secret and the public, and no public or secret affair is hidden from His comprehensive knowledge. Allah is Omniscient and His knowledge encompasses all things. 

The ayah mentions consultation between three, four, or five people to give an example and depict the matter in real-life situations. 

The intended meaning by Allah is with them in the ayah is that Allah, Exalted be He, is with those who make secret consultation by His perfect knowledge. 

Then, He shall tell them what they have done on the Day of Judgment. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things. 

 On the Day of Judgment, Allah will tell people and those who make secret consultation what they have done in worldly life to inform them that Allah is fully aware of their secret consultation. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things, and nothing is hidden from Him, Exalted be He.

    Informing those who make secret consultation of their behavior implies criticism and censure to those who follow in their footsteps. 

The Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Mujadilah Ayah 5-7

• Humiliation and disgrace in the life of this world and the Hereafter will be for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger Muhammad, which implies giving good news to the believers of being victorious and warning the disbelievers of severe punishment.

• Allah, Exalted be He, will raise people from their graves for reckoning on the Day of Judgment. He will tell them all their deeds that they did in worldly life, small or big. Allah has recorded all their deeds in the records of deeds, though people have forgotten them, which will evidence against them.

• Allah is Omniscient. He knows all things in the heavens and the earth. He knows any secret consultation that may take place between two, three, four, or more or less than that. Allah, by His perfect knowledge, is with them, and He will tell them on the Day of Judgment about their secret consultation. 

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Cause of Revelation of the First Ayat in Surah Al-Mujadilah

 

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Cause of Revelation of the First Ayat in Surah Al-Mujadilah

58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. 

Abu Al-‘Aliyah reported that Khawla Bint Tha’labah came to Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] while Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, was washing his head. Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I have been married to my husband for a long time, and I have given birth to many children from him, but he has made zihar against me, namely, he divorced her by saying, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me.’ Messenger Muhammad said, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ Thus, Khawla said, ‘I complain to Allah about my need.’ Then she said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, ‘I have been married to my husband for a long time, and I have given birth to many children from my husband.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad said, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ Whenever Messenger Muhammad said to her, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ she would cry out and say, ‘I complain to Allah about my need.’ Then, the divine revelation came to Messenger Muhammad while Aisha was still washing his head. Thus, she beckoned to Khawla to stop speaking. Aisha said, ‘Whenever the divine revelation would come to Messenger Muhammad, something that is similar to a slumber would overcome him.’ When the coming of the divine revelation stopped, Messenger Muhammad said to Khawla, ‘Call you husband.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited to him, [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.] When Messenger Muhammad reached this ayah [58:3 And those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar, and they go back on what they have said, they shall set free a slave before they touch one another.] he said to the husband of Khawla, ‘Can you set free a slave?’ He said, ‘No, I cannot.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited, [58:4 And he who finds not the means, then he should fast two successive months before they touch one another.] The husband of Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I fear that if I do not eat three meals a day that I may become faint.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited, [And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons.] Messenger Muhammad said to him, ‘Can you feed sixty poor persons?’ The husband of Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I cannot feed sixty poor persons except if you help me to do so.’ Thus, Messenger Muhammad helped him and he fed sixty poor persons (Tafsir At-Tabari).

 Sayyid Qutb, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote, ‘In this surah, as in almost all surahs of this part of the Quran, we shall live with some events that took place during the early stages of the Islamic society in Al-Madinah. These events contribute to molding, reforming, and preparing it to undertake its universal role, which Allah has appointed for it in the circle and preordainments of this universe. It is a huge role that begins with establishing a new, complete, and comprehensive conception of life in the souls of this nascent group. It aims to establish a realistic life based on this conception. Then, this nascent group shall convey it to the whole world to establish human life based on this conception for all humanity. And it is a huge role that necessitates complete preparation. Those Muslims, whom the preordainment prepared for this huge role, were ordinary people. Some of them were among the early emigrants from Makkah and the helpers among the inhabitants of Al-Madinah, whose faith became stronger, their understanding of the new creed became firm, and their souls became dedicated to this creed. They found out the real cause of their existence in this life and the reality of this large existence on earth. Their existence in the earth merged with the reality of the universe; thus, they became a means for realizing the preordainment of Allah in the universe. They neither deviated from their goal nor lagged in their march to it. Moreover, they found nothing in their hearts, but Allah as they are described in this surah, [58:22 You shall not find any people, who believe in Allah and the Last Day, love those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even though they be their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their clan. Those – Allah has established faith in their hearts and He has strengthened them with spirit from Himself. And He shall admit them into Gardens underneath which rivers flow; they shall abide therein. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. Those are the party of Allah. Lo! Surely, the party of Allah shall be the successful.] However, these first Muslims were a minority in comparison with the ever-increasing number of the Muslim community, especially after Islam became an intimidating power even before the victory that made Makkah under the authority of the Muslims. After this victory, people embraced Islam, but some of them did not have sufficient Islamic education and did not live enough time in an Islamic environment. Furthermore, some hypocrites, who favored their interests or safety with their sick hearts and opportunist souls, embraced Islam. They were wavering between the Muslim community and the strong powers among the opponents of Islam then, whether the disbelievers or the Jews. Educating and preparing these souls for their great role on the earth that was preordained for it needed strenuous efforts, endless patience, and slow treatment in small and serious matters alike. This undertaking was a massive formation movement that Islam and Messenger Muhammad undertook to build souls and establish the Muslim community and the Islamic state. It was based on the divine approach with the intention to understand and realize it and convey it to the farthest part of the earth in the form of a live image, not pages and words. In this surah and the whole of this part of the Quran, we shall see some of these huge efforts and part of the Quranic method when it comes to educating such souls and dealing with events, customs, and whims. We shall also see a part of the long conflict that took place between Islam and its enemies among the disbelievers, the Jews, and the hypocrites. We shall particularly see in this surah an inspiring image revealing the care of Allah for this nascent Muslim community while He was establishing it under His care, bringing it up by His method, and making it feel His care for it. Moreover, Allah was establishing His presence in its consciousness even in its most private affairs, its smallest matters, and its most hidden intentions. Allah, Exalted be He, put this fledgling community under His care and protection and encompassed it under His banner and shade. He took care to mold its ethics, customs, and traditions in such a manner that the community, which is under the care of Allah, belongs to Him, represents His party on the earth, and raises His banner on the earth to be recognized as His party, deserves. Therefore, this surah begins a wondrous image representing this unique period of human history when there was contact between heaven and the earth, which was a real, direct image, by sharing in the affairs of its daily life with an obvious involvement. [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.] Thus, we see that divine care intervenes in the daily affairs of a small, poor, humble family to decide the rule of Allah in its case. Indeed, Allah, Exalted be He, listened to the woman while she was discussing with Messenger Muhammad her matter. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, could hardly hear the discussion though she was near the woman, which is an image that fills the heart with the certainty of the existence of Allah, His closeness to us, His love and care (Fi Zilal Al-Quran).’

Surah Al-Mujadilah:The Rule on Az-Zihar
Warning to the Wrongdoers
Surah Al-Mujadilah 

Surah Al-Mujadilah:The Rule on Az-Zihar

 

English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mujadilah Ayah 1-4

58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. 

58:2 Those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar – they are not their mothers. Their mothers are only those who gave them birth. And indeed, they utter an ill word and a lie. And indeed, Allah is All-Pardoning, All-Forgiving.

58:3 And those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar, and they go back on what they have said, they shall set free a slave before they touch one another. By that, you are admonished, and Allah is All-aware of what you do. 

58:4 And he who finds not the means, then he should fast two successive months before they touch one another. And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons. That is that you may believe in Allah and His Messenger. And these are the limits of Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful torment. 

Cause of Revelation of First Ayat in Surah Al-Mujadilah

58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. 

Abu Al-‘Aliyah reported that Khawla Bint Tha’labah came to Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] while Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, was washing his head. Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I have been married to my husband for a long time, and I have given birth to many children from him, but he has made zihar against me, namely, he divorced her by saying, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me.’ Messenger Muhammad said, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ Thus, Khawla said, ‘I complain to Allah about my need.’ Then she said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, ‘I have been married to my husband for a long time, and I have given birth to many children from my husband.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad said, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ Whenever Messenger Muhammad said to her, ‘You are prohibited to him.’ she would cry out and say, ‘I complain to Allah about my need.’ Then, the divine revelation came to Messenger Muhammad while Aisha was still washing his head. Thus, she beckoned to Khawla to stop speaking. Aisha said, ‘Whenever the divine revelation would come to Messenger Muhammad, something that is similar to a slumber would overcome him.’ When the coming of the divine revelation stopped, Messenger Muhammad said to Khawla, ‘Call you husband.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited to him, [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.] When Messenger Muhammad reached this ayah [58:3 And those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar, and they go back on what they have said, they shall set free a slave before they touch one another.] he said to the husband of Khawla, ‘Can you set free a slave?’ He said, ‘No, I cannot.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited, [58:4 And he who finds not the means, then he should fast two successive months before they touch one another.] The husband of Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I fear that if I do not eat three meals a day that I may become faint.’ Then, Messenger Muhammad recited, [And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons.] Messenger Muhammad said to him, ‘Can you feed sixty poor persons?’ The husband of Khawla said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I cannot feed sixty poor persons except if you help me to do so.’ Thus, Messenger Muhammad helped him and he fed sixty poor persons. 

Sayyid Qutb, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote, ‘In this surah, as in almost all surahs of this part of the Quran, we shall live with some events that took place during the early stages of the Islamic society in Al-Madinah. These events contribute to molding, reforming, and preparing it to undertake its universal role, which Allah has appointed for it in the circle and preordainments of this universe. It is a huge role that begins with establishing a new, complete, and comprehensive conception of life in the souls of this nascent group. It aims to establish a realistic life based on this conception. Then, this nascent group shall convey it to the whole world to establish human life based on this conception for all humanity. And it is a huge role that necessitates complete preparation. Those Muslims, whom the preordainment prepared for this huge role, were ordinary people. Some of them were among the early emigrants from Makkah and the helpers among the inhabitants of Al-Madinah, whose faith became stronger, their understanding of the new creed became firm, and their souls became dedicated to this creed. They found out the real cause of their existence in this life and the reality of this large existence on earth. Their existence in the earth merged with the reality of the universe; thus, they became a means for realizing the preordainment of Allah in the universe. They neither deviated from their goal nor lagged in their march to it. Moreover, they found nothing in their hearts, but Allah as they are described in this surah, [58:22 You shall not find any people, who believe in Allah and the Last Day, love those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even though they be their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their clan. Those – Allah has established faith in their hearts and He has strengthened them with spirit from Himself. And He shall admit them into Gardens underneath which rivers flow; they shall abide therein. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. Those are the party of Allah. Lo! Surely, the party of Allah shall be the successful.] However, these first Muslims were a minority in comparison with the ever-increasing number of the Muslim community, especially after Islam became an intimidating power even before the victory that made Makkah under the authority of the Muslims. After this victory, people embraced Islam, but some of them did not have sufficient Islamic education and did not live enough time in an Islamic environment. Furthermore, some hypocrites, who favored their interests or safety with their sick hearts and opportunist souls, embraced Islam. They were wavering between the Muslim community and the strong powers among the opponents of Islam then, whether the disbelievers or the Jews. Educating and preparing these souls for their great role on the earth that was preordained for it needed strenuous efforts, endless patience, and slow treatment in small and serious matters alike. This undertaking was a massive formation movement that Islam and Messenger Muhammad undertook to build souls and establish the Muslim community and the Islamic state. It was based on the divine approach with the intention to understand and realize it and convey it to the farthest part of the earth in the form of a live image, not pages and words. In this surah and the whole of this part of the Quran, we shall see some of these huge efforts and part of the Quranic method when it comes to educating such souls and dealing with events, customs, and whims. We shall also see a part of the long conflict that took place between Islam and its enemies among the disbelievers, the Jews, and the hypocrites. We shall particularly see in this surah an inspiring image revealing the care of Allah for this nascent Muslim community while He was establishing it under His care, bringing it up by His method, and making it feel His care for it. Moreover, Allah was establishing His presence in its consciousness even in its most private affairs, its smallest matters, and its most hidden intentions. Allah, Exalted be He, put this fledgling community under His care and protection and encompassed it under His banner and shade. He took care to mold its ethics, customs, and traditions in such a manner that the community, which is under the care of Allah, belongs to Him, represents His party on the earth, and raises His banner on the earth to be recognized as His party, deserves. Therefore, this surah begins a wondrous image representing this unique period of human history when there was contact between heaven and the earth, which was a real, direct image, by sharing in the affairs of its daily life with an obvious involvement. [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.] Thus, we see that divine care intervenes in the daily affairs of a small, poor, humble family to decide the rule of Allah in its case. Indeed, Allah, Exalted be He, listened to the woman while she was discussing with Messenger Muhammad her matter. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, could hardly hear the discussion though she was near the woman, which is an image that fills the heart with the certainty of the existence of Allah, His closeness to us, His love and care.’ 

Tafsir

58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah. And Allah hears your conservation. Truly, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. 

Indeed, Allah, Exalted be He, heard the words of the woman, Khawla, when she was complaining to Messenger Muhammad about the case of her husband, who made Zihar against her by saying, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me,’ which would make her unlawful to him like his mother. She was complaining about her grief and sorrow to Allah and Allah heard the conversation that took place between Messenger Muhammad and the woman for truly Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. Allah, Exalted be He, hears all sounds and sees all things and nothing is hidden from Him.

It was reported that Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, passed with some people by a woman, who stopped for a long time and admonished him. She said, ‘O Umar, you used to be called Umeer when you were a child, and then you were called Umar. Then, you are called the Commander of the Believers. Thus, fear Allah, O Umar. Whoever is certain that he will die fears the passage of time; whoever is certain that reckoning on the Day of Judgment will take place fears the punishment.’ Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, kept listening to her. Then, it was said to him, ‘O Commander of the Believers, do you stop such a long time listening to this old woman? Umar said, ‘By Allah, if she would make me stop from the beginning of the day until it ends, I will keep listening to her save to perform an obligatory prayer. Do you know who this woman is? She is Khawla Bint Tha’labah. Allah has heard her speech while He is above seven heavens. Would Allah, the Lord of the worlds, hear speech, and Umar would not?’ 

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘Praise be to Allah Whose Hearing encompasses all sounds. The pleading woman, Khawla, came to Messenger Muhammad to complain to Messenger about her husband and I was beside her on one side of the house, but I could not hear what she was saying.’ 

Sayid Qutb, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote, ‘This is the case that a surah in the Quran begins with, the everlasting book of Allah, which every part of this universe is responsive to every word thereof while they are being revealed by Allah. This surah opens with such a statement, [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah.] Thus, Allah is present while this personal matter of an ordinary woman among Muslims is taking place. Listening to it does not prevent Him, Exalted be He, from conducting the affairs of the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, nor does it prevent Him from deciding any matter of the matters of heavens, and the earth. Indeed, it is a serious matter that such an amazing event takes place, and that a community of people feel that Allah is with them. He, Exalted be He, is present while their affairs, great and small, happen, and that He cares about their daily problems, responsive to their ordinary crisis though He, Exalted be He, is High, Great, All-Powerful, and Almighty.’ 

Then, the following ayah mentions the rule on az-Zihar and the atonement required to make amends for it.

58:2 Those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar – they are not their mothers. Their mothers are only those who gave them birth. And indeed, they utter an ill word and a lie. And indeed, Allah is All-Pardoning, All-Forgiving.

Those who make their wives like their mothers by saying, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me,’ namely, their wives are like their mothers in terms of prohibition – their wives are not their mothers. Rather, their mothers are those who gave them birth. Such a statement is a lie that they utter. Their wives can never be like their mothers. 

And indeed, they utter an ill word and a lie. And indeed, Allah is All-Pardoning, All-Forgiving.

Those who divorce their wives by resorting to Zihar utter an ill word and a lie that Islamic Shariah prohibits. And indeed, Allah is All-Pardoning, All-Forgiving. Allah has given them the means to atone for their wicked statement as He forgives the sins of those who repent of their sins and perform righteous deeds for His sake. 

It is clear from the abovementioned Ayah that az-Zihar is an abominable practice as it likens the wife to her husband’s mother, which is a sheer lie. This confirms that the practice of az-Zihar is prohibited in Islamic Shariah. It is worth mentioning that az-Zihar was considered divorce during the time of pre-Islamic era which made the wife prohibited to her husband for good. 

58:3 And those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar, and they go back on what they have said, they shall set free a slave before they touch one another. By that, you are admonished, and Allah is All-aware of what you do. 

Those who make Zihar whereby their wives become prohibited for them, and then they want to revoke their oath, go back on what they have said, and have normal relationship with their wives, they must atone for their oath. 

They must set free a slave before having sexual intercourse with their wives. It is prohibited for them to have sexual intercourse with their wives before setting free a slave. This atonement is prescribed to admonish them so that they shall not repeat such a matter. Allah is All-aware of what they do and nothing of their deeds is hidden from Him, Exalted be He. Allah will justly recompense them for their deeds, good or evil.

 Abul Allah Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them, said, ‘[58:3 And those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar, and they go back on what they have said…] If a man said to his wife, ‘You are like the back of mother to me,’ he will be unlawful for her and he cannot have sexual relationship with her until he atones for his oath by setting free a slave. If he is unable to set free a slave, he must fast for two successive months before having sexual intercourse with his wife, and if he is unable to do so, he must feed sixty poor persons. Touching, which is mentioned in the ayah means having sexual intercourse with one’s wife.’ 

58:4 And he who finds not the means, then he should fast two successive months before they touch one another. And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons. That is that you may believe in Allah and His Messenger. And these are the limits of Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful torment. 

If the husband, who said to his wife, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me, does not find the means to set free a slave for a legitimate reason, then he must fast for two successive months before having sexual relationship with his wife to atone for his oath. 

Not finding the means can be not finding money to buy a slave or the non-existence of slaves to buy, which is the case in our era. 

And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons.

If the husband is unable to fast for a legitimate reason, he must feed sixty poor persons before having sexual relationship with his wife to atone for his oath. He must give every one of them one kilo and a half of wheat, date, or the like.

Inability to fast can be due to sickness, old age, or suffering unbearable hardship when fasting. 

The scholars agree that the atonement for az-Zihar must be done in order just as they are mentioned in the ayah. First is freeing a slave, then, fasting two successive months, and then feeding sixty poor persons. They also agree that whoever has sexual relationship with his wife before atoning for his oath disobeys Allah and commits a sin. He will not be acquitted of the atonement until he fulfills it. 

That is that you may believe in Allah and His Messenger. And these are the limits of Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful torment.

That rule, which says that those who make Zihar must atone for their oath, is prescribed to believe in the law that Allah has ordained, do not transgress it, believe the Messenger of Allah and abide by the rules of the Shariah and do not go beyond it. Do not go back to commit Zihar, which is an ill word and a lie. These rules about the Zihar are the limits of Allah; thus, comply with them and do not go beyond them. Allah has made clear to the believers that Zihar is an act of disobedience and has told them its atonement to forgive and pardon their sins. For the disbelievers, who disbelieve in the Oneness of Allah and go beyond the limits that He has set, is a painful torment in Hell in the Hereafter.

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Mujadilah Ayah 1-4

• Allah, Exalted be He, responds to the supplication of those who invoke Him sincerely believing that He will accept their invocation. Allah, Exalted be He, responded to the invocation of Khawla when she complained to Him and asked Him to remove her affliction. He, out of His mercy and bounty, has revealed ayat in the Quran about her case and prescribed rules that should be applied when Zihar takes place.

• Complaining to Allah at times of sorrow and afflictions is the most successful method for overcoming them. Allah positively responded to the complaint of Khawla Bint Tha’labah and relieved her of her hardship.

• Az-Zihar takes place by men, not women according to the opinion of the majority of the scholars. If a woman says to her husband, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me,’ she is not required to atone for her oath. That is because only the husband has the authority to divorce. 

• Az-Zihar, namely, when the husband says to his wife, ‘You are like the back of my mother to me, is unlawful and it is an ill word and a lie that is uttered by the husband. That is because his wife is not his mother. His mother is the person who gave birth to him. 

• Atonement for az-Zihar is setting free a slave, then fasting for two successive months, and then feeding sixty poor persons. The atonement for az-Zihar must be done before the couples have sexual intercourse with one another. 

• It is obligatory to obey the commands of Allah and not go beyond them. Those who go beyond the limits of Allah will suffer a painful torment. 

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Introduction to English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mujadilah

Name of the Surah Al-Mujadilah

This surah is called Al-Mujadilah, namely, the woman who disputed, because it begins by [qad samiʿa l-lahu qawla allati tujadiluka fī zawjiha], which is translated as follows: [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband…]. The woman refers to Khawla bint Tha’labah, the wife of Aws ibn As-Samit, may Allah be pleased with them. Khawala disputed with Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] that her husband divorced her.

Surah Al-Mujadilah was revealed in Al-Madinah. It contains twenty-two ayah. 

Relationship between Surah Al-Mujadilah and Surah Al-Hadid

Surah Al-Mujadilah comes after surah Al-Hadid according to the written copy of the Quran, al-Mushaf. Some of the sublime attributes of Allah are mentioned at the beginning of surah Al-Hadid, among which are the First, the Last, the most High, and the Unseen.

57:3 He is the First and the Last, and the most High and the Unseen, and He the All-Knower of all things. 

Then, surah Al-Mujadilah mentions an example of the perfect knowledge of Allah, namely, Allah heard the disputing woman complain to Allah about the matter between her husband and her. Therefore, when [58:1 Indeed, Allah has heard the words of her that disputes with you concerning her husband, and complains to Allah.] was revealed, Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘All praise is due to Allah, whose hearing encompasses all sounds.’ 

Surah Al-Hadid is concluded by referring to the bounty of Allah, and surah Al-Mujadilah begins by referring what an example of the bounty of Allah.

Surah Al-Hadid mentions that Allah knows everything and nothing is hidden from Him.

57:4 It is He Who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then He rose on the Throne. He knows what enters into the earth and what comes forth from it, and what comes down from the heaven and what goes up unto it. And He is with you wherever you are. And Allah sees what you do.

Then, surah Al-Mujadilah gives a detailed example of the perfect and comprehensive knowledge of Allah.

58:7 Have you not seen that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret consultation between three, but He is the fourth of them, nor five, but He is the sixth of them, nor fewer than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be. Then, He shall tell them what they have done on the Day of Judgment. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things. 

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah Al-Mujadilah 

The main theme of surah Al-Mujadilah is the same as the themes of surahs revealed in Al-Madinah. It focuses on legislative rules. Surah Al-Mujadilah refers to the rule of az-Zihar, which is a form of divorce in which the husband divorces his wife by saying, ‘You are like my mother to me.’ Besides, the surah mentions the atonement of az-Zihar, the rule on secret counseling, and the etiquette of assemblies. Surah Al-Mujadilah refers to the rule concerning the hypocrites, and their recompense, and mentions that they belong to the party of Satan. The surah touches on the subject of befriending the enemies of Allah and declares its rule.

An interesting characteristic in surah Al-Mujadilah is that the name of Allah is mentioned in every ayah, which generates reverence of Allah in the souls and leads not to dare to disobey Him, Exalted be He.

Surah Al-Mujadilah begins by stating that Allah, Exalted be He, heard the voice of a woman, Khawla bint Tha’labah, while she was arguing with Messenger Muhammad about the final rule on her relationship with her husband, Aws Ibn As-Samit, who said to her, ‘You are like the back of mother to me, namely, you are divorced.’ This statement is known as az-Zihar, which makes the wife permanently unlawful to her husband in the pre-Islamic era.

Allah, out of His mercy and bounty, has made the prohibition generated by uttering the statement of az-Zihar null and void by giving the atonement mentioned in the surah, namely, freeing a slave, fasting for two consecutive months, feeding sixty needy persons, respectively. 

58:4 And he who finds not the means, then he should fast two successive months before they touch one another. And if he is unable to do so, he should feed sixty poor persons. That is that you may believe in Allah and His Messenger. And these are the limits of Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful torment. 

Then, surah Al-Mujadilah mentions that Allah has decreed that He will humiliate and disgrace those who oppose Allah and His Messenger. Allah, Exalted be He, has recorded their deeds and He will justly recompense them for them.

58:5 Verily, those who oppose Allah and His Messenger shall be disgraced as those before them were disgraced. And We have revealed clear signs. And for the disbelievers is a humiliating torment. 

58:6 On the day when Allah shall raise them all, then He shall tell them what they did. Allah has recorded it while they have forgotten it. And Allah is a Witness over all things. 

 After that, surah Al-Mujadilah mentions some etiquettes of secret counseling in the assemblies, namely, how two or three persons can perform secret counseling in the assemblies. It also points out that secret counsel is prohibited if it is about supporting sinning and hostility. Surah Al-Mujadilah mentions that Allah is All-Knowing. He knows the secret and the public and nothing is hidden from Him.

58:7 Have you not seen that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret consultation between three, but He is the fourth of them, nor five, but He is the sixth of them, nor fewer than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be. Then, He shall tell them what they have done on the Day of Judgment. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of all things. 

58:8 Have you not seen those who were forbidden from secret consultation, then they return to what they were forbidden? And they counsel secretly for sinning, hostility, and disobedience of the Messenger. And when they come to you, they greet you with what Allah has not greeted you. And they say within themselves, ‘Why does not Allah punish us for what we say?’ Sufficient for them is Hell wherein they shall be burnt. How an evil end it is! 

 Then, surah Al-Mujadilah points out that people should make room for one another in the assemblies, which will generate harmony among them. It also praises the believers, who obey the commands of Allah and His Messenger. It also has made offering charity before making a secret counsel with Messenger Muhammad obligatory. Then, this rule was abrogated to make it easy for the believers to have secret counsel with their Prophet and Messenger Muhammad. Performing the prayer, giving the zakat, and obeying Allah and His Messengers are made substitutes for offering charity. 

58:11 O you who believe, when it is said to you make room in the assemblies, then make room and Allah will make room for you: and when it is said, ‘Rise, then rise.’ Allah will raise in ranks those who believe among you and have been given knowledge. And Allah is aware of what you do.

58:12 O you who believe, when you want to make a secret counsel with the Messenger, then offer charity before your counsel. That is better for you and purer. But if you do not find means, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

 After that, surah Al-Mujadilah exposes the hypocrites, who befriend and love the Jews. They also disclose the secrets of the believers to the Jews and swear false oaths. Moreover, the hypocrites oppose Allah and His Messenger Muhammad and disobey their commands. They will be humiliated and defeated and the believers will be honored and victorious. 

58:14 Have you seen those who befriend a people against whom Allah is wrathful? They belong neither to you nor to them. And they swear falsely while they know.

58:15 Allah has prepared for them a severe punishment. Evil indeed is what they used to do. 

58:18 On the day when Allah shall raise them all, then they shall swear to Him, as they swear to you, and think they are on something. Indeed, they are the liars! 

58:19 Satan has gained control over them and made them forget the remembrance of Allah. Those are the party of Satan. Lo! Surely, the party of Satan shall be the losers! 

 Finally, surah Al-Mujadilah is concluded by commanding the believers to avoid the treacherous, who befriend the enemies of Islam, even if they are the closest relatives to them. The treacherous waver between the believers and the disbelievers to weaken the believers and cause discord among them.

58:22 You shall not find any people, who believe in Allah and the Last Day, love those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even though they be their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their clan. Those – Allah has established faith in their hearts and He has strengthened them with spirit from Himself. And He shall admit them into Gardens underneath which rivers flow; they shall abide therein. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. Those are the party of Allah. Lo! Surely, the party of Allah shall be the successful.

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English Translation of Surah Al-Mursalat Ayah 41-50

Recompense of the Believers

77:41 Indeed, the God-fearing shall be in amid shades and springs, 

77:42 and fruits, such as they desire. 

77:43 ‘Eat and drink wholesomely for what you used to do.’ 

77:44 Indeed, thus We recompense the good-doers. 

77:45 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

77:46 ‘Eat and enjoy yourselves a little; truly, you are wicked.’

77:47 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

77:48 And when it is said to them, ‘Prostrate yourselves!’ They do not prostrate.

77:49 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

77:50 Then, in what discourse after this will they believe?

Relationship with the Previous Part  

The previous part mentions some types of severe punishments that Allah has prepared for the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment.  Then, this part refers to some types of bliss that Allah has prepared for the pious believers in Hereafter, which agrees with the unique characteristic of the style of the Quran. It mentions something, and then it mentions its opposite to make the concept clear and bring home the intended meaning.

Moreover, the disbelievers are warned and told that the pleasures of life of this world will soon vanish. They are also rebuked for their failure to obey Allah and perform righteous deeds for His sake.

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77:41 Indeed, the God-fearing shall be in amid shades and springs, 

77:42 and fruits, such as they desire. 

The pious believers, who fear Allah by obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions in worldly life, shall be admitted into Paradise. They shall be enjoying its gardens, shades, springs, and fruits. They shall enjoy eating different kinds of fruits that they desire. 

77:43 ‘Eat and drink wholesomely for what you used to do.’ 

It will be said to the God-fearing in the Hereafter, ‘Eat and drink wholesomely from the tasty food and drink of Paradise for the righteous deeds that you used to do in the worldly life.’

The command in the ayah is not an order that must be carried out; rather, it is a statement for honoring. 

77:44 Indeed, thus We recompense the good-doers.

This is the recompense that Allah has prepared for the good-doers, who obey His commands, avoid His prohibitions, and perform righteous deeds for His sake. Allah will never make the righteous deeds of the believers fruitless. 

77:45 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

Grievous torment and disgrace are for the deniers, who disbelieve in the Oneness of Allah and disobey His commands.

77:46 ‘Eat and enjoy yourselves a little; truly, you are wicked.’

Threateningly, it will be said to the disbelievers, ‘Eat from the food of this world and enjoy its pleasures for a little while, which will end when you die. Then, you shall be humiliatingly driven into Hell, where you shall suffer painful punishment. Truly, you are wicked as you disbelieve in the Oneness of Allah and disobey His commands.’

77:47 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

Woe to the deniers, who disbelieve in the Oneness of Allah and disobey His commands, on the Day of Judgment.

77:48 And when it is said to them, ‘Prostrate yourselves!’ They do not prostrate.

When the disbelievers are commanded to pray and prostrate themselves before Allah, they arrogantly refuse to do so in the life of this world. Likewise, they shall be unable to prostrate themselves before Allah in the Hereafter just as they refused to do so in the worldly life.

Qatada, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘ 77:48 And when it is said to them, ‘Prostrate yourselves!’ They do not prostrate. You should bow well in the prayer for the prayer has a great rank with Allah.’ He also reported that Abdul Allah Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, saw a man praying without bowing, and he saw another man wearing a very long garment that reached the floor. Thus, he laughed. He was asked, ‘Why are you laughing?’ He said, ‘Two men made me laugh. One of them, ‘Allah will not accept his prayer.’ And the other, ‘Allah will not look at him.’ 

77:49 Woe on that Day to the deniers!

Woe to the deniers, who deny the Oneness of Allah and disbelieve in His Messengers. They will suffer severe torment on the Day of Judgment.

77:50 Then, in what discourse after this will they believe?

Then, in what discourse after this Quran will the disbelievers believe? Though the Quran is clear and contains irrefutable evidence confirming the Oneness of Allah and the truthfulness of His Prophets and Messengers, the disbelievers reject believing in it. What discourse after it they will believe? They will not believe because their refusal is out of arrogance and not because of not finding clear and strong evidence. 

Imam Muhammad Ibn Jarir At-Tabari said, ‘Allah, Exalted be He, informs that if the disbelievers refuse to believe in the news mentioned in the Quran, whose proofs are truthful, they will not able to believe in any news that they do not see its source. Likewise, if they believe in anything that they do not see its sources because of the presence of supporting proof, they must believe in the news of the Quran. And Allah knows best.’ 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Mursalat Ayah 41-50

• Allah has prepared a great reward for the God-fearing in Paradise. They will enjoy its lasting pleasures.

• The God-fearing believers will be delighted under the shades of the trees and palaces of Paradise, and enjoy eating from its tasty fruits.

• No matter how long the disbelievers enjoy the pleasures of this world, its duration is short in comparison to the lasting life of the Hereafter.

• The disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah are wicked as they refuse to follow the right path and favor the fleeting life of this world over the lasting world of the Hereafter.

• Just as the disbelievers refuse to prostrate themselves before Allah in the life of this world, they will be unable to prostrate themselves before Him in the Hereafter, which is a fitting punishment for their wickedness. 

• The disbelievers reject believing in the Quran, which is the inimitable evidence confirming the truthfulness of Messenger Muhammad. Thus, their rejection was out of stubbornness and arrogance. Then, in which discourse will they believe? 

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