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