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The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer
Allah hears and sees all disputes, affirming divine justice.
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The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer
Allah hears and sees all disputes, affirming divine justice.
God has heard the statement of she who argued with you concerning her husband, as she complained to God. God heard your conversation. God is Hearing and Seeing.
Surah 58, Ayah 1
Multi-Source Confirmation
sahih
Certainly has Allah heard the speech of the one who argues with you, [O Muhammad], concerning her husband and directs her complaint to Allah. And Allah hears your dialogue; indeed, Allah is...
arberry
God has heard the words of her that disputes with thee concerning her husband, and makes complaint unto God. God hears the two of you conversing together; surely God is All-hearing, All-seeing.
maududi
Allah has surely heard the words of her who contends with you concerning her husband and complains to Allah. Allah hears what both of you say. Verily Allah is All- Hearing, All-Seeing.
yusufali
Allah has indeed heard (and accepted) the statement of the woman who pleads with thee concerning her husband and carries her complaint (in prayer) to Allah: and Allah (always) hears the arguments...
pickthall
Allah hath heard the saying of her that disputeth with thee (Muhammad) concerning her husband, and complaineth unto Allah. And Allah heareth your colloquy. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower.
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The All‑Seeing Witness
Do you not realize that God knows everything in the heavens and everything on earth? There is no secret counsel...
Surah 58, Ayah 7
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The Sacred Art of Private Conversation
O you who believe! When you converse secretly, do not converse in sin, and aggression, and disobedience of the...
Surah 58, Ayah 9
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When Darkness Meets Judgment: A Call to Self‑Awareness
God has prepared for them a terrible punishment. Evil is what they used to do.
Surah 58, Ayah 15
Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
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Character Dossier
9 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
22 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Allah Hypocrites
curse
Allah Khawlah bint Tha'labah
divine_response
Muhammad
prophet · named
12 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Muhammad Hypocrites
striving_against
Muhammad Khawlah bint Tha'labah
petitioner_to_authority
Believers
group
8 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Believers Hypocrites
threat_of_expulsion
Believers Iblis
antagonism
Imam al-Ghazali
Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
Faction Map
9 characters · 8 relationships
Allah
(22)
Muhammad
(12)
Believers
(8)
Hypocrites
(7)
Disbelievers
(4)
Iblis
(2)
Mankind
(1)
Jews
(1)
Khawlah bint Tha'labah
(1)
Believers
Hypocrites
threat_of_expulsion
Believers
Iblis
antagonism
Allah
Hypocrites
curse
Hypocrites
Iblis
domination
Hypocrites
Muhammad
striving_against
Khawlah bint Tha'labah
Muhammad
petitioner_to_authority
Allah
Khawlah bint Tha'labah
divine_response
Hypocrites
Jews
secret_alliance
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
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22 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Allah 1
Narrator 21
Verse Segments
Surah 58, Ayah 1
Narrator
God has heard the statement of she who argued with you concerning her husband, as she complained to
Surah 58, Ayah 2
Narrator
Those of you who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers—they are not their mothers
Surah 58, Ayah 3
Narrator
Those who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers, then go back on what they said,
Surah 58, Ayah 4
Narrator
But whoever cannot find the means must fast for two consecutive months before they may touch one ano
Surah 58, Ayah 5
Narrator
Those who oppose God and His Messenger will be subdued, as those before them were subdued. We have r
Surah 58, Ayah 6
Narrator
On the Day when God resurrects them all, and informs them of what they did. God has kept count of it
Surah 58, Ayah 7
Narrator
Do you not realize that God knows everything in the heavens and everything on earth? There is no sec
Surah 58, Ayah 8
Narrator
Have you noted those who were prohibited from conspiring secretly, but then reverted to what they we
Surah 58, Ayah 9
Narrator
O you who believe! When you converse secretly, do not converse in sin, and aggression, and disobedie
Surah 58, Ayah 10
Narrator
Conspiracies are from Satan, that he may dishearten those who believe; but he will not harm them in
Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
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Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 18 times
· 16.5% of themes
Faith
18
Prophets
14
Accountability
12
Guidance
9
Afterlife
7
Mercy
6
Knowledge
6
Family
5
Surah 58, Ayah 2
Guarding the Sanctity of Blood Relations
Surah 58, Ayah 4
Fasting, Feeding, and Faith: The...
Surah 58, Ayah 5
The Weight of Opposition: A Call to Humility
Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti
Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti | Linguistics Editor
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-- The Covenant of Consent: Reclaiming Trust in Marriage
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Surah 2, Ayah 7
-- The Covenant of Consent: Reclaiming Trust in Marriage
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-- The Covenant of Consent: Reclaiming Trust in Marriage
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Surah 1, Ayah 1
-- The All‑Seeing Witness
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-- The All‑Seeing Witness
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Surah 1, Ayah 3
-- The All‑Seeing Witness
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Surah 1, Ayah 4
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Surah 2, Ayah 23
-- The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer
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Surah 2, Ayah 191
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Surah 2, Ayah 216
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Surah 2, Ayah 243
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Surah 2, Ayah 221
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Blood Relations
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Surah 24, Ayah 3
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Blood Relations
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Surah 2, Ayah 38
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Speech: A Shield Against Satan's Whisper
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Surah 2, Ayah 84
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Speech: A Shield Against Satan's Whisper
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Surah 2, Ayah 126
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Speech: A Shield Against Satan's Whisper
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Surah 2, Ayah 190
-- Guarding the Sanctity of Speech: A Shield Against Satan's Whisper
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Surah 12, Ayah 91
-- Elevated Space: The Divine Elevation of the Believer
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Surah 2, Ayah 3
-- Charity Before Counsel: The Purity of Intent
Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Reader Action
Supplications
The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer
O Allah, You are the Hearer of all hearts. Open the ears of those who suffer, soften the hearts of those who judge, and bring harmony to their homes. Grant us the humility to seek Your guidance before we judge.
Surah 58, Ayah 1
The All‑Seeing Witness
O Allah, You are the One who knows all that is hidden and all that is uttered. Keep my tongue in Your sight, make my words a means of Your remembrance, and shield me from speaking what is contrary to Your guidance.
Surah 58, Ayah 7
The Sacred Art of Private Conversation
O Allah, protect my heart from speaking of sin or aggression. Guide me to use my words as a means of righteousness and piety. Bless my conversations so that they draw me closer to You and to Your Messenger, and keep me mindful of the day we will be gathered before You.
Surah 58, Ayah 9
Daily Actions
The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer
Whenever you hear someone argue or complain—especially a woman—pause for a moment, pray for her and for the situation, and ask Allah to guide both parties toward justice.
Whenever you hear someone argue or complain—especially a woman—pause for a moment, pray for her and for the situation, and ask Allah to guide both parties toward justice.
Surah 58, Ayah 1
The All‑Seeing Witness
Before you speak today, pause and remind yourself that every utterance is known by Allah, and that He is the unseen fourth of any conversation.
Before you speak today, pause and remind yourself that every utterance is known by Allah, and that He is the unseen fourth of any conversation.
Surah 58, Ayah 7
The Sacred Art of Private Conversation
When engaging in any private discussion today, consciously choose to speak of righteousness, piety, and guidance, steering clear of topics that glorify sin, aggression, or disobedience to the Prophet.
When engaging in any private discussion today, consciously choose to speak of righteousness, piety, and guidance, steering clear of topics that glorify sin, aggression, or disobedience to the Prophet.
Surah 58, Ayah 9
Reflect
The Divine Ear: Listening to the Silent Sufferer --
Have I ever dismissed a complaint because it seemed trivial or because I wanted a quick resolution? How would my attitude change if I first remembered that Allah hears every plea?
The All‑Seeing Witness --
When did I let a thought or word slip into my mind and speak it without recognizing Allah’s presence? How would my speech have changed if I had consciously invoked His knowledge?
The Sacred Art of Private Conversation --
What was the most recent private conversation where you noticed a negative topic arising, and how did it affect the mood or your sense of accountability to Allah?
Weekly Challenge
The Compassionate Listener Challenge: 1) Each day, whenever you hear a dispute, pause 3 minutes, recite the dua above, and note the speaker, issue, and your initial reaction in a journal. 2) At week’s end, tally how many times you prayed versus how many times you judged. 3) Identify one pattern—e.g., you often judge before praying—and set a concrete goal for next week, such as sending a supportive message or seeking mediation. 4) Review progress the following week to see if your responses have shifted toward seeking Allah’s guidance first.
Surah 58, Ayah 1
Sit or stand comfortably, close your eyes, inhale for 3 seconds, exhale for 3 seconds, and say: "Rabbana la tuzighna fi al-lah." Then pray: "O Allah, hear the woman’s plea, soften the husband’s heart, and grant both wisdom and fairness."
Surah 58, Ayah 1
Sit quietly for 30 seconds, close your eyes, breathe, and silently say: "O Allah, I know that You are present in every word I speak, whether spoken aloud or whispered in my heart. Guard my words, protect my intentions, and grant me sincerity."
Surah 58, Ayah 7
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
The Revelation Transcript
22 verses
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God has heard the statement of she who argued with you concerning her husband, as she complained to God. God heard your conversation. God is Hearing and Seeing.
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Those of you who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers—they are not their mothers. Their mothers are none else but those who gave birth to them. What they say is evil, and a blatant lie. But God is Pardoning and Forgiving.
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Those who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers, then go back on what they said, must set free a slave before they may touch one another. To this you are exhorted, and God is well aware of what you do.
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But whoever cannot find the means must fast for two consecutive months before they may touch one another. And if he is unable, then the feeding of sixty needy people. This, in order that you affirm your faith in God and His Messenger. These are the ordinances of God. The unbelievers will have a painful punishment.
5
Those who oppose God and His Messenger will be subdued, as those before them were subdued. We have revealed clear messages. The unbelievers will have a demeaning punishment.
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On the Day when God resurrects them all, and informs them of what they did. God has kept count of it, but they have forgotten it. God is Witness over everything.
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Do you not realize that God knows everything in the heavens and everything on earth? There is no secret counsel between three, but He is their fourth; nor between five, but He is their sixth; nor less than that, nor more, but He is with them wherever they may be. Then, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. God has knowledge of everything.
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Narrator
Have you noted those who were prohibited from conspiring secretly, but then reverted to what they were prohibited from? They conspire to commit sin, and aggression, and defiance of the Messenger. And when they come to you, they greet you with a greeting that God never greeted you with. And they say within themselves, “Why does God not punish us for what we say?” Hell is enough for them. They will roast in it. What a miserable destiny!
9
O you who believe! When you converse secretly, do not converse in sin, and aggression, and disobedience of the Messenger; but converse in virtue and piety; And fear God, to Whom you will be gathered.
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Conspiracies are from Satan, that he may dishearten those who believe; but he will not harm them in the least, except by leave of God. So let the believers put their trust in God.
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O you who believe! When you are told to make room in your gatherings, make room; God will make room for you. And when you are told to disperse, disperse. God elevates those among you who believe, and those given knowledge, many steps. God is Aware of what you do.
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O you who believe! When you converse privately with the Messenger, offer something in charity before your conversation. That is better for you, and purer. But if you do not find the means—God is Forgiving and Merciful.
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Are you reluctant to offer charity before your conversation? If you do not do so, and God pardons you, then perform the prayer, and give alms, and obey God and His Messenger. God is Aware of what you do.
14
Have you considered those who befriended a people with whom God has become angry? They are not of you, nor of them. And they swear to a lie while they know.
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God has prepared for them a terrible punishment. Evil is what they used to do.
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They took their oaths as a screen, and prevented others from God’s path. They will have a shameful punishment.
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Neither their possessions nor their children will avail them anything against God. These are the inhabitants of the Fire, dwelling therein forever.
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On the Day when God will resurrect them altogether—they will swear to Him, as they swear to you, thinking that they are upon something. Indeed, they themselves are the liars.
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Satan has taken hold of them, and so has caused them to forget the remembrance of God. These are the partisans of Satan. Indeed, it is Satan’s partisans who are the losers.
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Those who oppose God and His Messenger are among the lowliest.
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Allah
God has written: “I will certainly prevail, I and My messengers.” God is Strong and Mighty.
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You will not find a people who believe in God and the Last Day, loving those who oppose God and His Messenger, even if they were their parents, or their children, or their siblings, or their close relatives. These—He has inscribed faith in their hearts, and has supported them with a spirit from Him. And He will admit them into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will dwell forever. God is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. These are the partisans of God. Indeed, it is God’s partisans who are the successful.
Imam al-Qurtubi
Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst