Surah Al-Maaida
سُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِSurah Al-Ma'idah contains the final revelations on Islamic law and emphasizes fulfilling covenants. It includes the declaration that Islam has been perfected as a religion.
Important Context
This surah contains verse 51 about not taking Jews and Christians as 'awliya' - but the same surah in verse 5 explicitly permits eating their food and marrying their women. Verse 32 establishes the sanctity of human life. The Arabic 'awliya' means protectors/allies in wartime context, not friends in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surah Al-Maaida is in which para (Juz)?
Surah Al-Maaida is located in Juz 6 (La Yuhibbullah) and Juz 7 (Wa Iza Sami'oo) of the Quran.
How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Maaida?
Surah Al-Maaida contains 120 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah Al-Maaida a Meccan or Medinan surah?
Surah Al-Maaida is a Medinan surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often addressing community laws and practical guidance.
What are the key themes of Surah Al-Maaida?
The key themes of Surah Al-Maaida include: Fulfillment of contracts and covenants, Dietary laws (Halal and Haram), Relations with Jews and Christians, and Completion of the religion of Islam.
What does "Al-Maaida" mean in English?
The name "Al-Maaida" means "The Table" in English. The surah is named after this term which appears in or relates to its content.
What is the Arabic name of Surah Al-Maaida?
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Maaida is سُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِ.
What surah number is Surah Al-Maaida in the Quran?
Surah Al-Maaida is the 5th surah in the Quran, appearing as chapter 5 out of 114 total chapters.
How long is Surah Al-Maaida to recite?
The audio recitation of Surah Al-Maaida takes approximately 43 minutes to complete.
Are there any sajdas (prostrations) in Surah Al-Maaida?
Surah Al-Maaida does not contain any sajda tilawah (prostration of recitation) verses.
Which surah comes before Surah Al-Maaida?
The surah that comes before Surah Al-Maaida is Surah An-Nisaa (Surah 4).
Which surah comes after Surah Al-Maaida?
The surah that comes after Surah Al-Maaida is Surah Al-An’aam (Surah 6).