Surah An Nisa by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah An-Nisa 4 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 4, 5 and 6
• Number of verses: 176
• 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 An-Nisa places justice and the protection of human rights at the centre of a faithful society. It begins by reminding humanity of its shared origin and the duty to honour family ties. Women, orphans, and others whose rights may be overlooked receive particular attention.

The surah discusses marriage, family responsibilities, inheritance, and the safeguarding of property. These subjects establish that vulnerable people are not to be deprived through custom, power, or personal desire. Relationships must be governed by responsibility and fairness rather than exploitation.

Its message extends beyond the household. Trusts must be returned to their owners, judgments must be impartial, and testimony must remain truthful even when it affects oneself or close relatives. Wealth and poverty do not justify changing the standard of justice.

The surah contrasts genuine obedience with hypocrisy. Some people claim belief while avoiding the judgment of Allah and His Messenger or seeking advantage through divided loyalties. Their conduct shows the difference between outward affiliation and sincere commitment.

Prayer, perseverance during danger, careful judgment in conflict, and the defence of oppressed people also receive attention. The believer’s obligations continue through changing circumstances.

The closing passages affirm belief in all of Allah’s messengers and correct exaggeration concerning Isa. Throughout, the surah links sound belief with social integrity. A community faithful to revelation protects rights, honours commitments, resists oppression, and refuses to excuse wrongdoing because of status or personal attachment.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 4:1; 4:58; 4:135; 4:171.

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