Introduction of Surah

al-Mumtahana is the 60th sura of the Qur’an, which means ‘The Tested One’. It takes its name from 10th verse, which advises that the believing women among new emigrants should be tested regarding the truthfulness of their beliefs. The sura belongs to the Medinan period and comprises 13 verses, 340 words, 1,510 letters, and 2 segments. It is the 91st sura in chronological order, revealed after Sura al-Ahzab. The sura deals with problems that arose after the Treaty of Hudaybiya. The chapter speaks about those who ally with the enemy, stating yesterday’s enemy can be tomorrow’s friends. The chapter proceeds with a de-scription of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham [peace be upon him]) as an excellent example for the believers. The chapter further discusses the importance of adopting kindness and justice when dealing with non-combatant disbelievers. The sura further provides rulings regarding marriages of female emigrants, the just payment of dowries, verifying the credibility of the pledge of allegiance, and emphasises not trusting betraying enemies.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful
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60:10. O believers! When believing women come to you as emigrants, test their intentions. Allah knows best (the state of) their faith. Then, if you ascertain them to be faithful women, do not send them back to the disbelievers. These women are not lawful for those (idolators), nor are they lawful for them. And repay the disbelievers whatever (dowries) they have paid (to these believing women). There is no sin upon you in marrying them when you have given them their bridal gifts. Do not hold to the (marital) ties with disbelieving women. And demand (the disbelievers for repayment of) whatever you have spent (upon them as dowries), and let the disbelievers demand you for whatever they have spent. That is Allah’s judgement; He judges between you. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(al-Mumtahana, 60 : 10)