Surah At-Tahrim
Surah 66 · The Prohibition · 12 verses · medinan
The Prohibition — at-Tahrim, from the opening verse, where the Prophet ﷺ had forbidden himself something lawful to please his household.
The story
Pharaoh was the cruellest king in the Quran — and his own wife secretly believed in Allah. She asked Allah for a house in Paradise right next to Him. Being in a bad place does not stop you being good.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-5
A private matter
Something lawful forbidden to oneself, and the oath's expiation.
AYAH 6-8
Protect your family
Responsibility extended to the household, and the call to sincere repentance.
AYAH 10-12
Four examples
Two wives of prophets who did not believe, and two women whose faith stood alone.
Verses to carry
- 66:6"Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire."
- 66:11The du'a of Pharaoh's wife: "My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise."
- 66:8"Repent to Allah with sincere repentance." Tawbah nasuh, named and required.
Remember this
Nobody can make you good or bad. Your choices are your own.
Talk about it
Pharaoh's wife was brave in a very hard place. What is the bravest thing you have done?