Al-Munaafiqoon - سورة المنافقون
Introduction of Sura
Names:
This surah is called Surat Al-Munafiqin or Al-Munafiqun.
(1)
It was narrated that Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The following morning, the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) recited Surat Al-Munafiqin.
(2)
Virtues and characteristics:
It is Sunnah to recite it in the second rak'ah of Jumu'ah prayer. It was narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) used to recite in Jumu'ah prayer Surat Al-Jumuah and Al-Munafiqin.
(3)
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Makki or Madani?
Surat Al-Munafiqin is Madani; more than one of the commentators narrated that there was scholarly consensus regarding that.
(4)
Objectives:
The most important objectives of this surah include:
Exposing the attitude and behaviour of the hypocrites and what they were harbouring in their hearts, and their vile natures.
(5)
Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat Al-Munafiqin include:
1- A description of the hypocrites and their evil characteristics, such as lying, swearing false oaths, and cowardice.
2- Prohibition on forgetting to remember Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted, and being heedless of Him.
3- Urging the believers to obey and worship Allah, and to spend wealth before their lives come to an end.
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