Surah Al-Mujadila (The Pleading Woman)

This is a Madani Surah.  It was revealed around the 5th year of Hijrah after the Battle of the Ditches. This Surah came most probably after the Surah al-Ahzab (33). It has 22 verses in 3 sections.

The Surah talks about a bad social custom by which husbands in pre-Islamic times used to oppress their wives.  Some one would call his wife "mother" and thus would separate from her, but would not give her the divorce.  Allah condemned this custom.  The Surah also speaks about the hypocrites and other non-Muslim groups in Madinah who were involved in spreading rumors against the Prophet -peace be upon him.  They are given warnings here and Muslims are urged to be alert and careful.

 

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.