Sura al-Ahzab: Difference between revisions

'''Naming'''

This sura is named al-Ahzab, because a significant part of it is about the battle of Ahzab (also called the battle of Khandaq). The word "al-ahzab" meaning "confederates" is mentioned twice in this sura.{{enote|They suppose the confederates (Ahzab) have not left yet, and were the confederates to come [again], they would wish they were in the desert with the Bedouins asking about your news.(verses 20), But when the faithful saw the confederates, they said, ‘This is what Allah and His Apostle had promised us (verse 21)}}.

'''Order and Place of Revelation'''

 

'''Number of Verses and Other Features'''

 

Sura al-Ahzab has seventy three verses, 1307 words and 5787 letters. Regarding volume, it is among Mathani suras.

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:

*The [[hereafter]]

 

Verse six of sura al-Ahzab introduces the wives of the Prophet (s) as the mothers of believers. It is said that, by mentioning this issue, this verse intended to mention the necessity of respecting the wives of the Prophet (s) and prohibition of marriage with them.

 

According to [[al-Mizan]], this verse has mentioned one of the rulings of the Prophet's (s) mission. Based on this rule, Muslims should follow the Prophet (s) in speech and in action, and take example of him for struggling in the way of God.

:'''"Indeed Allah desires to repel all impurity from you, O People of the Household, and purify you with a thorough purification."''' (verse 33)

This part of verse thirty three is known as the verse of al-Tathir. In [[Shi'a]] and [[Sunni]] sources, it is mentioned that it was revealed about the [[Companions of Kisa']]. In this verse, it is mentioned that God desires to repel all impurity from the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. To prove the [[infallibility of Imams (a)]], Shi'a scholars brought argument from this verse.

:'''"Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets."''' (verse 40)

This verse calls the Prophet of Islam (s) "Khatam al-Nabiyyin" (Seal of Prophets). They say that, the word "khatam" means "something by which they end something." Muslim scholars believe that according to this verse, the Prophet of Islam (s) is the last messenger of God and no other prophet would come after him.

:'''"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 [[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.

:'''"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the faithful to draw closely over themselves their chadors [when going out]. That makes it likely for them to be recognized and not be troubled, and Allah is all-forgiving, all-merciful."''' (verse 59)

This verse and some other verses are known as the verses of hijab. According to [[Mufassir|exegete]]s, this verse orders Muslim women to observe perfect hijab and explains that this action is better for them, because doing so, they will be less harassed by men.

:'''"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 [[Wilaya|divine wilaya]], [[intellect]], [[free will]], knowledge of God and religious duties are mentioned for the meaning of "amana".

Based on a hadith in [[Majma' al-bayan]], if a person recites Sura al-Ahzab and teaches it to his family, he will be safe from the punishment of the grave. It is transmitted from Imam al-Sadiq (a) that those who recite this sura a lot, will be with the Prophet (s) and his wives on the [[Day of Judgment]].

*The material for this article is mainly taken from {{ia|[[:fa:سوره احزاب|سوره احزاب]]}} in Farsi WikiShia.

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