Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 60
Number of Ayah – 13
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 28 Ayah 1-13
Starting Page Number – 549th Page
Summary of Surah Al-Mumtahanah
Surah Al-Mumtahanah, the 60th surah of the Quran, addresses the theme of relationships and alliances with non-Muslims and provides guidance on how to navigate such relationships while maintaining one’s faith and principles. It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Mumtahanah” (the woman who is tested) in the surah. It consists of 13 verses.
The surah begins by setting the context of a particular historical incident involving a group of Muslims who sought refuge among a non-Muslim community. It highlights the importance of loyalty and allegiance to the Muslim community and the prohibition of supporting those who are enemies of Islam.
Surah Al-Mumtahanah provides guidelines for interacting with non-Muslims who are not openly hostile to Islam. It emphasizes the need for justice, fairness, and kindness in dealing with them, while remaining steadfast in one’s faith and principles.
The surah warns against taking allies or supporters from among those who oppose Islam and harbor ill intentions towards Muslims. It emphasizes that true believers should not seek protection or alliance from such individuals or groups.
Surah Al-Mumtahanah discusses the possibility of conversion and acceptance of Islam by members of non-Muslim communities. It encourages believers to maintain a positive outlook and be open to those who show genuine interest in Islam.
The surah emphasizes the importance of testing the sincerity and intentions of individuals who claim to have embraced Islam. It warns against hypocrisy and pretense, urging believers to be vigilant in distinguishing between true believers and those who only seek worldly gain.
Surah Al-Mumtahanah highlights the concept of immigration (Hijrah) for the sake of preserving one’s faith and seeking a conducive environment for practicing Islam. It emphasizes the importance of standing firm in one’s beliefs and principles, even if it means leaving behind one’s homeland.
The surah concludes by reminding believers of the ultimate authority and power of Allah. It encourages them to seek His forgiveness and guidance, and to rely on Him in all matters.
In summary, Surah Al-Mumtahanah provides guidance on relationships and alliances with non-Muslims. It emphasizes loyalty to the Muslim community, justice, and fairness in dealing with others. The surah warns against seeking support from enemies of Islam and emphasizes the importance of sincerity in faith. It encourages believers to remain steadfast, test the sincerity of converts, and rely on Allah’s guidance and forgiveness.
Read English Transliteration of Surah Al-Mumtahanah
1. Yaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo laa tattakhizoo ‘aduwwee wa ‘aduwaakum awliyaaa’a tulqoona ilaihim bilmawaddati wa qad kafaroo bima jaaa’akum minal haqq, yukhrijoonar Rasoola wa iyyaakum an tu’minoo billaahi rabbikum in kuntum kharajtum jihaadan fee sabeelee wabtighaaa’a mardaatee; tusirroona ilaihim bilma waddati wa ana a’alamu bimaaa akhfaitum wa maaa a’lantum; wa many yaf’alhu minkum faqad dalla sawaaa’as sabeel
2. Iny yasqafookum yakoonoo lakum a’daaa’anw wa yabsutooo ilaikum aydiyahum wa alsinatahum bissooo’i wa waddoo law takfuroon
3. Lan tanfa’akum arhaamukum wa laaa awlaadukum; yawmal qiyaamati yafsilu bainakum; wallaahu bimaa ta’maloona baseer
4. Qad kaanat lakum uswatun hasanatun feee Ibraaheema wallazeena ma’ahoo iz qaaloo liqawmihim innaa bura ‘aaa’u minkum wa mimmaa ta’budoona min doonil laahi kafarnaa bikum wa badaa bainanaa wa bainakumul ‘adaawatu wal baghdaaa’u abadan hattaa tu’minoo billaahi wahdahooo illaa qawla Ibraheema li abeehi la astaghfiranna laka wa maaa amliku laka minal laahi min shai; rabbanaa ‘alaika tawakkalnaa wa ilaika anabnaa wa ilaikal maseer
5. Rabbana laa taj’alnaa fitnatal lillazeena kafaroo waghfir lanaa rabbanaa innaka antal azeezul hakeem
6. Laqad kaana lakum feehim uswatunhasanatul liman kaana yarjul laaha wal yawmal aakhir; wa many yatawalla fa innal laaha huwal ghaniyyul hameed
7. Asal laahu any yaj’ala bainakum wa bainal lazeena ‘aadaitum minhum mawaddah; wallahu qadeer; wallahu ghafoorur raheem
8. Laa yanhaakumul laahu ‘anil lazeena lam yuqaatilookum fid deeni wa lam yukhrijookum min diyaarikum an tabarroohum wa tuqsitooo ilaihim; innal laaha yuhibbul muqsiteen
9. Innamaa yanhaakumul laahu ‘anil lazeena qaatalookum fid deeni wa akhrajookum min diyaarikum wa zaaharoo ‘alaa ikhraajikum an tawallawhum; wa many yatawallahum fa ulaaa’ika humuz zaalimoon
10. Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo izaa jaaa’akumul mu’minaatu muhaajiraatin famtahinoo hunn; Allaahu a’lamu bi eemaani hinn; fa in ‘alimtumoo hunna mu’minaatin falaa tarji’oo hunna ilal kuffaar; laa hunna hillul lahum wa laa hum yahilloona lahunna wa aatoohum maa anfaqoo wa laa junaaha ‘alaikum an tankihoohunna izaaa aataitumoohunna ujoorahunn; wa laa tumsikoo bi ‘isamil kawaafir; was’aloo maaa anfaqtum walyas’aloo maaa anfaqoo; zaalikum hukmul laahi yahkumu bainakum; wallaahu ‘aleemun hakeem
11. Wa in faatakum shai’un min azwaajikum ilal kuffaari fa ‘aaqabtum fa aatul lazeena zahabat azwaajuhum misla maaa anfaqoo; wattaqul laahal lazeee antum bihee mu’minoon
12. Yaaa ayyuhan nabbiyyu izaa jaaa’akal mu’minaatu yubaayigh’naka ‘alaaa allaa yushrikna billaahi shai ‘anw wa laa yasriqna wa laa yazneena wa laa yaqtulna awlaadahunna wa laa ya’teena bibuhtaaniny yaftaree nahoo baina aydeehinna wa arjulihinna wa laa ya’seenaka fee ma’roofin fa baayigh’ hunna wastaghfir lahunnalla hunn allaah; innallaaha ghafoorur raheem
13. Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena amanoo laa tatawallaw qawman ghadibal laahu ‘alaihim qad ya’isoo minal aakhirati kamaa ya’isal kuffaaru min as haabil quboor