Quran • Surah 60

Surah Al-Mumtahanah

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Surah 6013 ayatAl-Mumtahanah • She That Is to Be Examined
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English Translation - Noor International Center

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Understanding Al-Mumtahanah

Al-Mumtahanah addresses loyalty during conflict, uses Ibrahim's principled separation from idolatry as an example, distinguishes hostile enemies from people who are not fighting believers, and gives guidance for believing women who migrate. This page intentionally separates the translated Quran text from IHSAYA's short educational summary.

Loyalty has moral boundaries

The Surah warns against giving intimate strategic loyalty to active enemies of the believing community.

Justice toward non-hostile people

People who are not fighting or expelling believers are not treated the same as active aggressors.

Faith can require difficult separation

Ibrahim's example shows that love of truth can create painful boundaries without erasing justice.

For detailed interpretation, historical discussion or legal/religious conclusions, consult reliable tafsir and qualified scholarship. This section is IHSAYA editorial/reflection material, not tafsir, a fatwa or a substitute for qualified scholarship.

Editorial basis: the Quran text and attributed translation on this page. See IHSAYA Sources for the editorial sourcing standard.

Reflection prompts

  • Do I know the difference between principled boundaries and unfair hostility?
  • Can I remain just toward someone with whom I have deep disagreement?

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