Meaning: The Prohibition
Total Ayahs: 12
Place of Revelation: Medina
Surah At-Tahrim addresses personal matters and household ethics of the Prophet ﷺ, drawing lessons for the entire Muslim community. It references incidents where he made personal vows, later prohibited by revelation, illustrating the sanctity of divine commands over personal promises. The Surah emphasizes family harmony—lifting murmurs among wives, praising Aisha's integrity, and cautioning against jealousy. It then shifts to counsel believers on repentance, sacrifice, humility, and unwavering prioritization of Allah over any attachment.
Allah’s legislation supersedes personal inclinations. Family ethics—humility, repentance, mutual respect—reflect spiritual maturity. Sacrifice and sincere submission undergird societal and personal integrity.
Recitation fosters disciplined obedience, encourages prioritizing divine guidance over personal emotion, promotes healthy family relations, inspires humility, and strengthens resolve to make sincere oath-based sacrifices.
65:1–2 about permissible divorces and dwelling; 65:6–7 on kindness in separation; 65:8 admonishing ’those who save their souls by their wives’.
Let divine guidance govern personal conduct and relationships, repent sincerely, and value compassion even amid difficulty.
Al-Adl (The Just), Al-Wahhab (The Bestower), Al-Quddus (The Pure)
Vows Family Ethics Divorce Obedience Repentance
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