Surah Al-Mumtahanah
Surah 60 · She that is to be examined · 13 verses · medinan
The Woman to be Examined — al-Mumtahanah, from verse 10, about women who migrated to Madinah and whose faith was to be assessed.
The story
Allah says here that we should be kind and fair to people who are not Muslim, as long as they are not fighting us. Being fair to everyone is something Allah loves.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-6
Divided loyalty
The intercepted letter, and Ibrahim named as the excellent example.
AYAH 7-9
Two different cases
Those who fight you, and those who do not — justice and kindness owed to the second.
AYAH 10-13
Migrating women
Assessment of their faith, and the pledge the Prophet ﷺ took from women.
Verses to carry
- 60:8"Allah does not forbid you from being righteous and just toward those who do not fight you." The verse that settles the question.
- 60:7"Perhaps Allah will put between you and those you have been enemies with affection."
- 60:4"There has already been an excellent pattern for you in Ibrahim."
Remember this
Being a good Muslim means being fair and kind to everyone, not just to people like you.
Talk about it
Do you have a friend who is not Muslim? What do you like about them?