A summary of the verses being recited
TOMORROW – 5th Ramadan
At Masjid as-Salam
Surah 4 - an-Nisa’ – ‘Women’
Summary: A Surah which takes its name after the numerous references to
women and injunctions related to them and family life as a whole. It was
revealed soon after Surah 3, i.e. it is set after the battle of Uhud, and the
period of revelation covers the 4th year of Hijra. Its subject matter deals with
the social problems which the Muslim community had to face immediately
after battle, hence the concern for widows, orphans and the fair distribution of
wealth. However, the principles laid down have permanently governed Muslim
Law and social practice.
Verses
4:36-42
4:43-70
4:71-91
4:92-104
4:105-126
4:127-152
Description
Worship Allah alone; communal relations; evil of arrogance; Allah
does not wrong anyone
Rules of prayer; Mistakes of the People of the Book; Non-Muslims
should not go after false gods; Punishment in Hell; Obedience to
Allah and the Prophet
The believers should organise in self-defence against their enemies;
Defend the weak and helpless; Fighting in Allah’s Way; The plots of
the hypocrites; Treatment of deserters
Caution about taking life; Virtue of Jihad; Duties and prayer in the
midst of war; Migration
Treachery; the lure of Satan; Worshipping others besides Allah;
Superstition; The righteous, male and female, will have their reward
with Allah
Women and orphans should be dealt with justly; Marital harmony;
Upholding Justice; Sincerity; Moderation in speech; Plots of the
Hypocrites
It is important that in this blessed month of Ramadan we engage with the Qur’an.
Recite the Arabic and more importantly ponder over its meaning. In order for us to
encourage you to do this Masjid as-Salam will be providing a daily summary of the
verses that will be recited during the Taraweeh prayers.
Wycombe Islamic Centre (Masjid as-Salam), St Marks Close (Off Totteridge Rd),
High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6GN