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'''Sūra al-Ḥujurāt''' (Arabic: {{ia|سورة الحجرات}}) is the forty ninth [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Madani]] sura located in [[juz']] twenty six. "Al-Hujurat" is the plural form of "al-hujra" ({{ia|الحجرة}}), meaning "room". It is mentioned in [[verse]] four of this sura. This sura speaks about the appropriate behavior toward the [[Prophet (s)]] and also socio-moral issues such as [[suspicion]], [[snooping]], and [[backbiting]]. Some of the famous verses of this sura are [[al-ukhuwwa verse]] which introduces believers brothers to each other, the "verse of Naba'" which advises not to trust all persons who bring news and the verse | '''Sūra al-Ḥujurāt''' (Arabic: {{ia|سورة الحجرات}}) is the forty ninth [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Madani]] sura located in [[juz']] twenty six. "Al-Hujurat" is the plural form of "al-hujra" ({{ia|الحجرة}}), meaning "room". It is mentioned in [[verse]] four of this sura. This sura speaks about the appropriate behavior toward the [[Prophet (s)]] and also socio-moral issues such as [[suspicion]], [[snooping]], and [[backbiting]]. Some of the famous verses of this sura are [[al-ukhuwwa verse]] which introduces believers brothers to each other, the "verse of Naba'" which advises not to trust all persons who bring news and the verse thirteen which considers more [[God-wariness|God-wary]] people more honorable before [[God]]. | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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|text=O you who have faith! If a profligate [person] should bring you some news, verify it, lest you should visit [harm] on some people out {{spaces|55}}of ignorance, and then become regretful for what you have done. | |text=O you who have faith! If a profligate [person] should bring you some news, verify it, lest you should visit [harm] on some people out {{spaces|55}}of ignorance, and then become regretful for what you have done. | ||
|source=Qur'an, 49:6}} | |source=Qur'an, 49:6}} | ||
Most | Most [[exegete]]s considered the event about [[Walid b. 'Aqaba]] as the [[occasion of revelation]] of this verse when the [[Prophet (s)]] sent him to [[Banu l-Mustaliq]] tribe for collecting [[zakat]]. According to ''[[Tafsir al-Mizan]]'', the people of this tribe decided to go to the Prophet (s) and give [[zakat]], but the Prophet (s) had sent Walid to collect their zakat. In the middle of the way, Walid feared them and returned and lied to the Prophet (s) that they refrained to give zakat and wanted to kill him. Therefore, the Prophet (s) prepared an army to fight with them, but when the two groups met each other, it was known that Walid had lied. So, the above verse was [[revealed]]. | ||
In the [[principles of jurisprudence]], the verse Naba' is extensively discussed about. Scholars of this science have considered this verse referring to the authenticity of the [[al-khabar al-wahid]]. | In the [[principles of jurisprudence]], the verse Naba' is extensively discussed about. Scholars of this science have considered this verse referring to the authenticity of the [[al-khabar al-wahid]]. | ||
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|text=The faithful are indeed brothers. Therefore make peace between your brothers and be wary of Allah, so that you may receive [His] mercy. | |text=The faithful are indeed brothers. Therefore make peace between your brothers and be wary of Allah, so that you may receive [His] mercy. | ||
|source=Qur'an, 49:10}} | |source=Qur'an, 49:10}} | ||
According to this [[verse]], | According to this [[verse]], [[believer]]s are brothers to each other and in case of occurring fight between them, other Muslims are responsible to reconcile between them. When this verse was revealed, the Prophet (s) established the brotherhood covenant among Muslims; like between [[Abu Bakr]] and [[Umar]], [[Uthman]] and [[Abd al-Rahman b. 'Awf]] and between other companions, based on their positions. He (s) then chose [[Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]] as his brother and told Ali (a), "you are my brother and I am your brother." | ||
==== Backbiting Verse ==== | ==== Backbiting Verse ==== | ||
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|text=O you who have faith! Avoid much suspicion. Indeed some suspicions are sins. And do not spy on or backbite one another... | |text=O you who have faith! Avoid much suspicion. Indeed some suspicions are sins. And do not spy on or backbite one another... | ||
|source=Qur'an, 49:12}} | |source=Qur'an, 49:12}} | ||
In this verse, three moral issues are mentioned: avoiding suspicious, snooping and backbiting. According to ''[[Tafsir-i nimuna]]'', these three moral issues are related to each other; suspicion provides the ground for snooping and snooping in others' affairs provides the ground for [[backbiting]] them and revealing private issues in their lives. In ''[[Tafsir al-Mizan]]'', it is mentioned that backbiting eats the limbs of the body of the society and rots it. To prove the prohibition of backbiting a believer brother, [[ | In this verse, three moral issues are mentioned: avoiding suspicious, snooping and backbiting. According to ''[[Tafsir-i nimuna]]'', these three moral issues are related to each other; suspicion provides the ground for snooping and snooping in others' affairs provides the ground for [[backbiting]] them and revealing private issues in their lives. In ''[[Tafsir al-Mizan]]'', it is mentioned that backbiting eats the limbs of the body of the society and rots it. To prove the prohibition of backbiting a believer brother, [[jurists]] have referred to this verse. | ||
==== God-wariness, the Benchmark ==== | ==== God-wariness, the Benchmark ==== | ||
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== Merits and Benefits == | == Merits and Benefits == | ||
In | In ''[[Tafsir Majma' al-Bayan]]'', it is transmitted from the [[Prophet (s)]] that if a person [[Tilawa|recite]]s Sura al-Hujurat, God will give him ten [[reward]]s per everyone who obeys Him and everyone who disobeys Him. Also, in [[al-Shaykh al-Saduq]]'s ''[[Thawab al-a'mal]]'', it is transmitted that whoever recites Sura al-hujurat every day or every night, will be among the visitors of the Prophet (s).{{full text}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Suras of Qur'an}} | {{Suras of Qur'an}} | ||
{{The Qur'an}} | |||
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