Quran Page 35: Social Responsibility and the Sanctity of Oaths (Surah Al-Baqarah 220-224)

📖 About Surah Al-Baqarah (Page 35)

Page 35 provides a compassionate look at the treatment of orphans, emphasizing that improving their situation is the best course of action. It then addresses the spiritual boundaries of marriage, prioritizing faith over physical attraction or worldly status. The page further clarifies the laws of purity within marriage and warns against using Allah’s name in oaths to prevent oneself from being righteous or reconciling between people.

🕌 Arabic Text (Page 35)

🌍 English Translation (Sahih International)

Verse 220: To this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you about orphans. Say, "Improvement for them is best. And if you mix your affairs with theirs - they are your brothers. And Allah knows the corrupter from the amender. And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise."

Verse 221: And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember.

Verse 222: And they ask you about menstruation. Say, "It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure. And when they have purified themselves, then come to them from where Allah has ordained for you. Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves."

Verse 223: Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good tidings to the believers.

Verse 224: And do not make [your oath by] Allah an excuse against being righteous and fearing Allah and making peace among people. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

Source: Sahih International Translation

💡 Vocabulary & Tajwid Insights

Arabic Word	Meaning / Context
Al-Muṭahhirīn (الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ)	Those who purify themselves.
ʿUrdhatan (عُرْضَةً)	An excuse, barrier, or target (used in the context of oaths).
Tajwid Rule	Madd al-Muttasil: In Verse 222, notice "al-Maḥīḍ" (الْمَحِيضِ). When stopping, this becomes Madd 'Arid lis-Sukun. Also, in Verse 221, the word "an-Nisā'" requires a 4-5 count stretch because of the Hamza following the Madd letter.

⚠️ Note: Tafsir/Explanation of the Quran should be learned under the tutelage of those certified (upholding Ijazah) to do so to ensure correct understanding and context.

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