AN-NISA THE 4th SURAH

The 4th surah of the Quran is Surah An-Nisa (Arabic: سورة النساء, meaning "The Women"). It is a Medinan surah consisting of 176 verses and is the second-longest chapter in the Quran. Key Overview Theme: The surah primarily addresses social, legal, and moral issues, with a heavy emphasis on the status and rights of women, inheritance laws, and family relations. Significance of the Name: It is titled "The Women" because of the numerous references to women's rights throughout the chapter. The word "An-Nisa" occurs 18 times in this surah, more than in any other. Context: Most scholars believe it was revealed in the years following the Battle of Uhud (around 3 A.H. to 5 A.H.) to address the social crisis of widows and orphans created by the war. Major Topics Addressed Orphans and Women's Rights: It contains strict instructions on protecting the property of orphans and treating them with justice. Marriage and Polygamy: Verse 4:3 establishes the limit of up to four wives, provided the husband can treat them with absolute justice; otherwise, he must marry only one. Laws of Inheritance: Detailed shares for men, women, and various relatives are specified to ensure financial justice within the family. New to Brynell? Start Here-