In this episode, Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi explores Surah Al-Mujadila, a Medinan chapter that begins with the case of a woman who sought justice from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding an unjust pre-Islamic practice of divorce (Zihar). The Surah highlights how Allah hears everything, establishes social laws, and warns against hypocrisy and secret conspiracies.
This episode covers:
• Allah’s response to the plea of a woman, showing His awareness of every word spoken
• The prohibition of Zihar, an unjust form of separation in pre-Islamic Arabia
• The etiquettes of gatherings and private conversations, discouraging harmful secrecy
• The warning against alliances with enemies of Islam, calling for loyalty to Allah and His Messenger
• The distinction between true believers and hypocrites, emphasizing sincerity in faith
Surah Al-Mujadila serves as a reminder that Allah hears and knows everything, urging believers to uphold justice, maintain good manners in social interactions, and remain firm in their allegiance to the truth.
