Surah Al Mujadila by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah Al-Mujadilah 58 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 28
• Number of verses: 22
• Revealed in: Madina — Madani
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah Al-Mujadilah opens by affirming that Allah has heard the woman who brought her marital complaint to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Her distress is not hidden from the Lord of the heavens and earth. The response corrects an unjust practice and shows that family life must be governed by truth and responsibility.

The surah then broadens this lesson of divine awareness. No private conversation lies beyond Allah’s knowledge, whether among a few people or many. Secret discussion becomes blameworthy when used to encourage wrongdoing, hostility, or disobedience. Believers are instead directed towards conversations that support goodness and reverence for Allah.

Manners within gatherings also receive attention. Making room for others and responding properly to instructions show consideration and discipline. Faith and knowledge are honoured, but they should be accompanied by humility rather than entitlement. Guidance concerning private consultation with the Prophet reinforces the seriousness of access to him.

The closing passages expose people who use oaths and outward association as a cover for hostility. Wealth and children cannot protect them from judgement. True allegiance to Allah cannot be replaced by social advantage or close relationships that demand support for opposition to Him. The central theme is that Allah’s hearing and knowledge encompass both public conduct and hidden intentions. A faithful life therefore requires justice within the home, honesty in private speech, respectful behaviour in society, and sincerity in the commitments that shape one’s loyalties.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 58:1; 58:7; 58:9; 58:11; 58:22.

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