Surah Al-Mumtahanah Overview — She That is to be Examined (Chapter 60)

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الممتحنة Al-Mumtahanah She That is to be Examined
Medinan◉ Juz 2813 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Mumtahanah (الممتحنة) is the 60th chapter of the Qur'an, with 13 verses revealed in Medina. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and ethics. It prominently features Ibrahim.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–1313
  • 1Forbidden affection to enemies who expelled the Messenger and believers
  • 2Enmity of disbelievers, stretching hands and tongues with evil to revert believers
  • 3Futility of blood relations and offspring on Judgment Day when God separates all
  • 4Abraham and his companions declaring disavowal from idols and idolatrous people
  • 5Supplication of Abraham asking protection from being trial for disbelievers
  • 6Abraham as an excellent model for those hoping for God and the Last Day
  • 7God creating love between former enemies, for God is Capable and Forgiving
  • 8Permission of kindness and fairness to non-combatants who did not expel believers
  • 9Strict prohibition of alliance with those who fought and expelled Muslims
  • 10Testing emigrant women, forbidding returning them to disbelievers, and adjusting dowries
  • 11Compensation for spouses whose wives defected to disbelievers
  • 12Conditions of pledge: rejecting shirk, theft, adultery, infanticide, slander, and disobedience
  • 13Prohibiting friendship with wrath-incurred people who despair of the Hereafter

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◉ Juz 28Madani13 Verses
Spirituality — 34%Prophethood — 16%Law & Fiqh — 16%Theology — 16%Ethics — 16%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–1)CommandWarning (verses 2–3)WarningCommand (verses 4–4)CommandConsolation (verses 5–6)ConsolationWarning (verses 7–9)WarningCommand (verses 10–10)CommandWarning (verses 11–11)WarningConsolation (verses 12–12)ConsolationWarning (verses 13–13)Warning024681012
Command
Warning
Consolation
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge348
Allah↔faith288
Allah↔disbelief189
Allah↔forgiveness115
Allah↔divine mercy114
divine mercy↔the most merciful114
disbelief↔faith97
forgiveness↔the forgiving91
forgiveness↔divine mercy88
forgiveness↔the most merciful75
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Mumtahanah?
Surah Al-Mumtahanah (الممتحنة) is the 60th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 13 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Mumtahanah?
The main themes of Surah Al-Mumtahanah are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Mumtahanah?
Surah Al-Mumtahanah prominently features Arafat and Ibrahim.
Is Surah Al-Mumtahanah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Mumtahanah is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 13 verses.
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