Meaning: The Women
Total Ayahs: 176
Place of Revelation: Medina
Surah An-Nisa focuses heavily on social justice, family law, and the protection of women's rights within an Islamic framework. It lays down detailed rulings concerning inheritance, marriage, orphan care, and justice in society. The Surah addresses the hypocrites in Medina and provides instructions for handling internal and external conflict in the Muslim community. It also includes themes of belief, obedience, and the consequences of violating Allah's commands.
The establishment of a just and morally upright society based on divine principles, with special emphasis on safeguarding the rights of the vulnerable—especially women, orphans, and the weak. It calls for unity, fairness, and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.
Reciting Surah An-Nisa brings awareness of social obligations and moral responsibilities. It is reported to offer protection from injustice and help cultivate a balanced approach to rights and duties. A means of reflection on divine justice and human accountability.
4:1 "يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمُ..." (O mankind, fear your Lord...) – a call to universal piety and recognition of the sanctity of life.
4:58 "إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤدُّوا الْأَمَانَاتِ..." (Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts...) – foundation for Islamic governance.
4:135 "يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ..." (O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice...) – a universal principle of equity.
Justice is a cornerstone of faith. Protection and empowerment of women and vulnerable populations are not optional but divinely mandated. Trustworthiness, honesty, and responsibility are key elements of a believer’s life.
Al-Hakim (The All-Wise), Al-‘Adl (The Just), Al-Latif (The Subtle), Al-Khabir (The All-Aware), Al-Ghafur (The Most Forgiving).
Justice Women’s Rights Hypocrisy Inheritance Orphans Obedience Family Law
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