Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 66
Number of Ayah – 12
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 28 Ayah 1-12
Starting Page Number – 560th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah At-Tahrim
Surah At-Tahrim, the 66th surah of the Quran, addresses the incident involving the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and provides lessons on personal conduct, faith, and seeking forgiveness. It derives its name from the mention of “At-Tahrim” (forbidding) in the surah. It consists of 12 verses.
The surah begins by highlighting an incident involving the Prophet Muhammad’s wives and their mistakes. It serves as a reminder that even the closest companions of the Prophet are not immune to errors, and it emphasizes the importance of accountability and learning from mistakes.
Surah At-Tahrim discusses the incident in which one of the Prophet’s wives, Hafsah, had disclosed a secret matter to another wife, Aisha. It provides guidance on the proper conduct and privacy that should be maintained within marital relationships.
The surah addresses the importance of seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning to Him in repentance. It highlights the significance of sincere repentance and seeking forgiveness as a means of rectifying one’s mistakes and earning Allah’s mercy.
Surah At-Tahrim provides examples of the consequences that can arise from disobedience to Allah’s commands. It mentions the stories of previous nations and individuals who incurred Allah’s wrath due to their transgressions.
The surah emphasizes the importance of prioritizing obedience to Allah and His Messenger above worldly relationships and desires. It warns against being influenced by those who oppose the teachings of Islam and advises believers to seek guidance from Allah and maintain their faith steadfastly.
Surah At-Tahrim concludes by highlighting the rewards that await those who remain steadfast in their faith and righteousness. It assures believers of Allah’s support and His promise of Paradise for those who strive to please Him.
In summary, Surah At-Tahrim addresses the incident involving the wives of the Prophet Muhammad and provides lessons on personal conduct, faith, and seeking forgiveness. It emphasizes the importance of accountability, learning from mistakes, and maintaining privacy within marital relationships. The surah highlights the consequences of disobedience and the importance of seeking forgiveness from Allah. It serves as a reminder to prioritize obedience to Allah and His Messenger and assures believers of Allah’s support and rewards for those who remain steadfast in faith and righteousness.
Read English Translated Version of Surah At-Tahrim
1. O Prophet! Why do you prohibit ˹yourself˺ from what Allah has made lawful to you, seeking to please your wives? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
2. Allah has already ordained for you ˹believers˺ the way to absolve yourselves from your oaths. For Allah is your Guardian. And He is the All-Knowing, All-Wise.
3. ˹Remember˺ when the Prophet had ˹once˺ confided something to one of his wives, then when she disclosed it ˹to another wife˺ and Allah made it known to him, he presented ˹to her˺ part of what was disclosed and overlooked a part. So when he informed her of it, she exclaimed, “Who told you this?” He replied, “I was informed by the All-Knowing, All-Aware.”
4. ˹It will be better˺ if you ˹wives˺ both turn to Allah in repentance, for your hearts have certainly faltered. But if you ˹continue to˺ collaborate against him, then ˹know that˺ Allah Himself is his Guardian. And Gabriel, the righteous believers, and the angels are ˹all˺ his supporters as well.
5. Perhaps, if he were to divorce you ˹all˺, his Lord would replace you with better wives who are submissive ˹to Allah˺, faithful ˹to Him˺, devout, repentant, dedicated to worship and fasting—previously married or virgins.
6. O believers! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, overseen by formidable and severe angels, who never disobey whatever Allah orders—always doing as commanded.
7. ˹The deniers will then be told,˺ “O disbelievers! Make no excuses this Day! You are only rewarded for what you used to do.”
8. O believers! Turn to Allah in sincere repentance, so your Lord may absolve you of your sins and admit you into Gardens, under which rivers flow, on the Day Allah will not disgrace the Prophet or the believers with him. Their light will shine ahead of them and on their right. They will say, “Our Lord! Perfect our light for us, and forgive us. ˹For˺ You are truly Most Capable of everything.”
9. O Prophet! Struggle against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be firm with them. Hell will be their home. What an evil destination!
10. Allah sets forth an example for the disbelievers: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. Each was married to one of Our righteous servants, yet betrayed them. So their husbands were of no benefit to them against Allah whatsoever. Both were told, “Enter the Fire, along with the others!”
11. And Allah sets forth an example for the believers: the wife of Pharaoh, who prayed, “My Lord! Build me a house in Paradise near You, deliver me from Pharaoh and his ˹evil˺ doing, and save me from the wrongdoing people.”
12. ˹There is˺ also ˹the example of˺ Mary, the daughter of ’Imrân, who guarded her chastity, so We breathed into her ˹womb˺ through Our angel ˹Gabriel˺. She testified to the words of her Lord and His Scriptures, and was one of the ˹sincerely˺ devout.