Surah Al-Ma'idah
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Surah Al-Ma'idah is the fifth chapter of the Quran, known for its detailed legal and ethical rulings, especially concerning dietary laws, contracts, and relations with the People of the Book.
Aliases (1)
- سورة المائدة ×1
Statements (63)
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| instanceOf |
Surah of the Quran
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chapter of the Quran → |
| addresses |
Believers
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Christians → Jews → People of the Book → |
| arabicName |
سورة المائدة
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| classification |
Madinan surah
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| contains |
dietary laws
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ethical rulings → legal rulings → rules on contracts → rulings on ablution → rulings on dietary prohibitions → rulings on food of the People of the Book → rulings on gambling → rulings on hunting → rulings on intoxicants → rulings on marriage with the People of the Book → rulings on oaths → rulings on pilgrimage rituals → rulings on retaliation → rulings on sacred months → rulings on sacrificial animals → rulings on tayammum → rulings on testimony → rulings on theft → |
| containsStory |
story of Cain and Abel
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story of the table spread (al-ma'idah) requested by the disciples of Jesus → |
| englishName |
The Table
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The Table Spread → |
| hizb |
11
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12 → 13 → 14 → |
| juz |
6
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7 → |
| language |
Arabic
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| mentions |
Prophet Isa (Jesus)
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Prophet Muhammad → Prophet Musa (Moses) → disciples of Jesus → |
| notableVerse |
verse 3 contains the phrase 'This day I have perfected for you your religion' according to many exegetes
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| numberOfVerses |
120
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| openingVerseFeature |
begins with an address to the believers about fulfilling contracts
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| placeOfRevelation |
Medina
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| positionInMushaf |
after Surah An-Nisa
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before Surah Al-An'am → |
| religiousSignificance |
contains comprehensive legal and ethical guidance
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often cited in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) → |
| revealedAfter |
Surah Al-Fath (according to many reports)
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| rukus |
16
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| surahNumber |
5
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| theme |
corruption of previous communities
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finality of the Prophet Muhammad’s message → fulfillment of covenants → justice → lawful and unlawful foods → loyalty and alliances → obedience to divine law → responsibility of the People of the Book → upholding contracts → witnessing for Allah → |
Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Surah Al-Ma'idah
("سورة المائدة")
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arabicName |
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Surah Al-An'am
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follows |
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Quran
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