Surah An-Nisa

Surah An-Nisa

Surah An-Nisa

AttributeDetails
Surah NameAn-Nisa (The Women)
No. of Ayats176
Place of RevelationMadinah
Date of RevelationAfter Hijrah
Main ThemeSocial Justice, Women’s Rights, Inheritance Laws, and Family Life
Position in the Quran4th Surah
No. of Rukus24
ClassificationMadinan Surah
SignificanceEstablishes Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Family and Society
Related Prophets MentionedMoses, Jesus, Noah, Abraham
Key MessageUpholding Justice, Protecting Rights, Ensuring Equity
Order of Revelation92nd Surah Revealed
Time of RevelationPost-Battle of Uhud (Madinan Period)
Occasion of RevelationLegal Reforms Concerning Women’s Rights, Inheritance, and Social Relations
Names of Allah MentionedAl-Aleem (The All-Knowing), Al-Hakeem (The Wise), Al-Ghafur (The Forgiving)
Connection to Previous SurahsContinues themes of social reform from Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Imran
Miraculous ElementsAddresses fair treatment of women and orphans, laying down laws of inheritance, justice for the weak
Famous VersesVerse 3 (Permissibility of Polygamy with Conditions), Verse 34 (Responsibilities of Men and Women in Marriage)
Contextual BackgroundAddressed to Muslims for establishing just and moral society; significant focus on women’s rights and inheritance
Ethical TeachingsJustice, equity, protection of women and orphans, financial honesty
Relation to Tawheed (Monotheism)Emphasizes obeying Allah’s commands as part of faith, promoting justice as a key to divine submission

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