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'''Sura al-Ahzab''' is thirty third [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Madani]] sura, located in [[juz']]s twenty first and twenty second. Since a significant part of this sura is about the [[battle of Ahzab]] (also called Khandaq), this sura is named al-Ahzab. Sura al-Ahzab is about not following disbelievers and obeying [[God]], some laws of the [[Age of Ignorance]], duties of the wives of the [[Prophet (s)]], the story of the Prophet's (s) [[marriage]] with [[Zaynab bt. Jahsh]] and the issue of [[hijab]]. | '''Sura al-Ahzab''' (Arabic: {{ia|سورة الأحزاب}}) is thirty third [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Madani]] sura, located in [[juz']]s twenty first and twenty second. Since a significant part of this sura is about the [[battle of Ahzab]] (also called Khandaq), this sura is named al-Ahzab. Sura al-Ahzab is about not following disbelievers and obeying [[God]], some laws of the [[Age of Ignorance]], duties of the wives of the [[Prophet (s)]], the story of the Prophet's (s) [[marriage]] with [[Zaynab bt. Jahsh]] and the issue of [[hijab]]. | ||
Sura al-Ahzab has many famous verses, including a verse which calls the Prophet's (s) wives, "Ummahat al-Mu'minin", introduces the Prophet (s) as an exemplar, and the [[al-Tathir verse]], the [[al-Khatamiyya verse]], the [[Salawat verse]] and the [[al-Amana Verse]]. About the merits of the [[recitation]] of this sura, it is transmitted that if a person recites it, he will be safe from the [[punishment of the grave]], and that he will be with the Prophet (s) and his wives on the [[Day of Judgment]]. | Sura al-Ahzab has many famous verses, including a verse which calls the Prophet's (s) wives, "Ummahat al-Mu'minin", introduces the Prophet (s) as an exemplar, and the [[al-Tathir verse]], the [[al-Khatamiyya verse]], the [[Salawat verse]] and the [[al-Amana Verse]]. About the merits of the [[recitation]] of this sura, it is transmitted that if a person recites it, he will be safe from the [[punishment of the grave]], and that he will be with the Prophet (s) and his wives on the [[Day of Judgment]]. | ||
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== Content == | == Content == | ||
Sura al-Ahzab speaks about miscellaneous issues such as ideological issues, religious rulings, stories, historical examples and especially the battle of Ahzab or Khandaq. Some of the important issues mentioned in this sura, according to [[Tafsir-i Nimuna]], are as follows: | Sura al-Ahzab speaks about miscellaneous issues such as ideological issues, religious rulings, stories, historical examples and especially the [[battle of Ahzab|battle of Ahzab or Khandaq]]. Some of the important issues mentioned in this sura, according to [[Tafsir-i Nimuna]], are as follows: | ||
Obeying God and not following disbelievers | *Obeying [[God]] and not following disbelievers | ||
Laws of the Age of Ignorance, such as Zihar and son adoption | *Laws of the [[Age of Ignorance]], such as [[Zihar]] and son adoption | ||
The battle of Ahzab and the miraculous victory of Muslims over disbelievers | *The battle of Ahzab and the miraculous victory of Muslims over disbelievers | ||
Duties of the | *Duties of the [[wives of the Prophet (s)|Prophet's (s) wives]] | ||
The story of the | *The story of the Prophet's (s) marriage with [[Zaynab bt. Jahsh]] | ||
Hijab | *[[Hijab]] | ||
The hereafter | *The [[hereafter]] | ||
{{Content of Sura al-Ahzab}} | {{Content of Sura al-Ahzab}} | ||
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{{Main|Salawat verse}} | {{Main|Salawat verse}} | ||
:'''"Indeed Allah and His angels bless the Prophet; O you who have faith! Invoke blessings on him and invoke Peace upon him in a worthy manner."''' (verse 56) | :'''"Indeed Allah and His angels bless the Prophet; O you who have faith! Invoke blessings on him and invoke Peace upon him in a worthy manner."''' (verse 56) | ||
Reciting this verse is advised as one of the [[recommended]] | Reciting this verse is advised as one of the [[ta'qibat|recommended practices]] after [[Maghrib prayer]]. In Shi'a mosques of Iran, after each prayer, a person recites this verse loudly and people repeat [[Salawat]] after him three times in loud voice. In [[hadiths]] from Shi'a and Sunni sources, it is mentioned that upon sending Salawat to the Prophet (s), Salawat should be sent to his households too. | ||
=== Verse of Hijab === | === Verse of Hijab === | ||
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:'''"Indeed We presented the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they refused to undertake it and were apprehensive of it; but man undertook it. Indeed he is most unjust and ignorant."''' (verse 72) | :'''"Indeed We presented the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they refused to undertake it and were apprehensive of it; but man undertook it. Indeed he is most unjust and ignorant."''' (verse 72) | ||
About the word of "amana" in this verse, exegetes have discussed a lot and have expressed different views in this regard. In the exegetical books, examples such as | About the word of "amana" in this verse, exegetes have discussed a lot and have expressed different views in this regard. In the exegetical books, examples such as [[Wilaya|divine wilaya]], [[intellect]], [[free will]], knowledge of God and religious duties are mentioned for the meaning of "amana". | ||
== Stories and Historical Accounts == | == Stories and Historical Accounts == | ||