Al-Ahzab (الأحزاب)

33. Al-Ahzab (الأحزاب)

Meaning: The Confederates

Total Ayahs: 73

Place of Revelation: Medina

Summary

Surah Al-Ahzab addresses the Battle of the Trench (5 AH) where Muslim forces were besieged by confederate tribes. It establishes Islamic social laws, particularly regarding family ties (adoption rules), hijab, and the Prophet's household's special status. The Surah also refutes hypocrites and outlines the virtues of sincere believers, especially Muslim women.

Core Message

Allah's help comes to those who remain steadfast during trials. Social reforms must align with divine guidance. Hypocrisy undermines community strength.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) described its verses as having healing power. Regular recitation is said to protect against hypocrisy. Scholars consider it a charter for Islamic social order.

Famous Verses

33:35 "إِنَّ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ وَٱلْمُسْلِمَـٰتِ..." - 'Indeed, Muslim men and women...' (the comprehensive 'believers' verse)
33:40 "مَّا كَانَ مُحَمَّدٌ أَبَآ أَحَدٍۢ مِّن رِّجَالِكُمْ..." - 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men...'
33:56 "إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ..." - 'Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet...'

Moral Lesson

True unity comes through faith, not tribal ties. Women's dignity is divinely protected. Loyalty to Allah supersedes all alliances.

Divine Attributes

An-Naseer (The Helper), Al-Wakeel (The Trustee), Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing)

Keywords

Battle of Trench Hijab Family Laws Hypocrisy Prophet's Status