Surah Nisa

Question 1

1. Verse 1: What is the significance of the term “Nisa” and what does it mean in English?

Answer 1

1. Verse 1: The term “Nisa” means women. In English, Surah An-Nisa is often translated as “The Women.”

Question 2

2. Verse 3: According to this verse, how many wives are allowed for a Muslim man, and what is the condition associated with marrying more than one wife?

Answer 2

2. Verse 3: The verse allows a Muslim man to marry up to four wives, but it emphasizes the condition of treating them with justice. If a man fears that he cannot deal justly with multiple wives, he should marry only one.

Question 3

7. Verse 15: How does the Quran suggest dealing with women accused of illegal intercourse, and what is required regarding witnesses?

Answer 3

7. The Quran says to have four witnesses for such cases. If proven, confine the offenders at home until they die or Allah decides differently.

Question 4

8. Verse 16: What is the guidance for two of them who commit it and what is emphasized if they repent?

Answer 4

8. Punish them but If they repent and mend their ways, they should be relieved, as Allah is accepting of repentance and most merciful.

Question 5

9. Verse 17-18: What kind of repentance does Allah accept, and what does the verse say about those who knowingly persist in sin until later in life?

Answer 5

9. Allah accepts the repentance of those who do wrong without realizing or those who make a mistake and quickly say sorry. But if someone keeps doing wrong on purpose and only says sorry when they’re old or about to die, Allah doesn’t accept it. And if someone dies without believing in Allah, there’s a painful punishment for them.

Question 6

10. Verse 19-20: What does the verse advise believers about inheriting women and mistreating them for dowry, and what guidance is given about replacing a wife with another?

Answer 6

10. The verse advises believers not to inherit women against their will or mistreat them for dowry unless they are guilty of adultery. Believers are told to treat women fairly, even if they dislike them, as Allah may turn something disliked into a great blessing. It also warns against unjustly taking back any part of the dowry, even if it’s a lot, when replacing a wife with another.

Question 7

What is the exception give in the verse is a women commits adultery?

Answer 7

They may be confined to their rooms, or if they commit any shameful act, the husband is allowed to subject her to release to the condition that she gives back some of the dower he had given to her.

Question 8

12. Verse 23: Name all the people who a man is prohibited to have a relation with?

Answer 8

12. Verse 23: Mothers, daughters, sisters, paternal aunt, maternal aunt, daughters of brothers and daughters of sisters.

Question 9

13. Verse 24: Name all the people who also are prohibited after?

Answer 9

13. Verse 24: Mothers who suckled you, sisters through suckling, mother in laws, step daugjters under your care who are born of your women who had intercourse, wives of your sons from your loins. All married women.

Question 10

14. Verse 24: What is the exception in relation?

Answer 10

14. Verse 24: The exception is if you have not had sexual relation with the mother then there is no sin on you. Combine 2 sisters except what has passed

Question 11

15. Verse 46: What do the verses say about some Jews taking words out of context and playing with them, and how does it suggest they should have responded?

Answer 11

15. The verses mention that some Jews distorted words, played with them, and discredited the faith. Instead, if they had said courteously, “We hear and obey,” “Listen to us,” and “Tend to us,” it would have been better. Allah condemned them for their disbelief, and only a few among them believe. “Raina”

Question 12

16. Verse 47: Who did Allah curse as well when we said we rub off faces and turn them shaped like their backs?

Answer 12

The people of Sabbath

Question 13

18. According to the verse 56 , what will happen to those who reject Allah’s signs, and how is their punishment described?

Answer 13

18. Those who reject Allah’s signs will be cast into the Fire, and when their skin is completely burnt, it will be replaced so they continue to taste the punishment. The verse emphasizes Allah’s might and wisdom.

Question 14

20. Verse 64: Whats the importance of this ayah? We only sent messengers to be obeyed by Allah’s Will. If only those ˹hypocrites˺ came to you ˹O Prophet˺—after wronging themselves—seeking Allah’s forgiveness and the Messenger prayed for their forgiveness, they would have certainly found Allah ever Accepting of Repentance, Most Merciful.

Answer 14

20. Some people who sinned came to Rasuallah to ask him to ask on their behalf for forgiveness to Allah.

Question 15

21. Verse 69: who will be in the company of those blessed by Allah, and what categories of people are mentioned as part of this honourable company?

Answer 15

Those who obey Allah and the Messenger will be in the company of those blessed by Allah, which includes the prophets, the people of truth, the martyrs, and the righteous.

Question 16

24. Verse 77: what was the initial guidance given to a group of people, and how did they react when the order to fight came? How does the Prophet respond to their concerns?

Answer 16

24. Initially, a group of people were told not to fight but to establish prayer and pay alms-tax. When the order to fight came, some of them feared the hostile people more than they feared Allah. They questioned why they were ordered to fight and wished for a delay. The Prophet is instructed to tell them that the enjoyment of this world is little compared to the Hereafter, which is far better for those mindful of Allah. No one will be wronged, even by the width of the thread of a date stone

Question 17

25. Verse 78: what do people say when good or bad things happen to them? How does the Prophet respond to their reactions?

Answer 17

25. When something good happens, people say it’s from Allah, but when something bad happens, they say it’s from the Prophet. The Prophet responds by saying that both good and bad things are destined by Allah. He wonders why people find it hard to understand this.

Question 18

26. Verse 79: what is the source of good and evil in a person’s life?

Answer 18

26. The verse says that whatever good happens is from Allah, and whatever evil happens is from oneself.

Question 19

When is Tayamum allowed?

Answer 19

When you are unable to find water if you are travelling, if you are sick and unable to use water, if you have touched a women, or relived himself.

Question 20

Verse 86: When someone greets you how should you respond?

Answer 20

Greet one better than it or return the same

Question 21

What is the guidance on taking disbelievers as friends?

Answer 21

advises against taking disbelievers as friends unless they migrate for the cause of Allah. If they refuse, it suggests seizing and killing them wherever they are found and warns against friends or helping them.

Question 22

Who are exceptions to the rule about not being friends with non-believers?

Answer 22

The exceptions are those who have treaties with you or those who are firmly against fighting you or their own group. If they don’t want to fight and offer peace, then the text says you shouldn’t harm them.

Question 23

Who should the Prophet encourage to fight, and what might happen if they do?

Answer 23

The Prophet should encourage the believers to fight. If they do, Allah might weaken the strength of the disbelievers, and Allah is the most powerful and just.