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The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance

Repentance and loyalty to the Prophet, warning against collective opposition

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The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance
Repentance and loyalty to the Prophet, warning against collective opposition

If you repent to God, then your hearts have listened. But if you band together against him, then God is his Ally, as is Gabriel, and the righteous believers. In addition, the angels will assist him.

Surah 66, Ayah 4
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If you two repent to God, yet your hearts certainly inclined; but if you support one another against him, God is his Protector, and Gabriel, and the righteous among the believers; and, after that,...
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Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
O you who believe! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire, whose fuel is people and stones. Over it are...
Surah 66, Ayah 6
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The Unforgiving Verdict: No Excuses on the Day of Reckoning
O you who disbelieved! Make no excuses today. You are being repaid for what you used to do.
Surah 66, Ayah 7
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Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure
O prophet! Why do you prohibit what God has permitted for you, seeking to please your wives? God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Surah 66, Ayah 1
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
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Character Dossier
18 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
10 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
God illustrates an example of those who disbelieve: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. They were under two of Our righteous servants, but they betrayed them. They availed them nothing against God, and it was said, “Enter the Fire with those who are entering.”
Surah 66, Ayah 10
Allah Maryam devotion_and_testimony
Allah Wife of Nuh divine_condemnation
Allah Wife of Lut divine_condemnation
Allah Asiya supplication
Muhammad
prophet · named
6 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
3.6
safety
4.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
3.1
self actualization
4.0
Muhammad Jibril revelation_delivery
Muhammad Hypocrites striving_against
Muhammad Wives of the Prophet warning_of_divorce
Muhammad Angels protection
Muhammad Hafsah conspiracy
Muhammad Aisha conspiracy
Believers
group
5 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
0.5
safety
5.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
5.5
self actualization
5.3
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15 characters · 16 relationships
Allah (10)
Muhammad (6)
Believers (5)
Disbelievers (3)
Angels (3)
Wives of the Prophet (2)
Hafsah (2)
Aisha (2)
Hypocrites (1)
Firawn (1)
Maryam (1)
Jibril (1)
Nuh (1)
Imran (1)
Lut (1)
Jibril Muhammad revelation_delivery
Lut Wife of Lut marital_betrayal
Angels Disbelievers execution_of_punishment
Allah Maryam devotion_and_testimony
Hypocrites Muhammad striving_against
Asiya Firawn rejection_of_tyranny
Muhammad Wives of the Prophet warning_of_divorce
Angels Muhammad protection
Hafsah Muhammad conspiracy
Aisha Hafsah betrayal_of_confidence
Aisha Muhammad conspiracy
Nuh Wife of Nuh marital_betrayal
Allah Wife of Nuh divine_condemnation
Allah Wife of Lut divine_condemnation
Allah Asiya supplication
Imran Maryam daughter_of
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
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Allah 1 Narrator 8 one of his consorts 1 those who believe,- and furthermore , the angels 2
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Surah 66, Ayah 1 Narrator
O prophet! Why do you prohibit what God has permitted for you, seeking to please your wives? God is
Surah 66, Ayah 2 Narrator
God has decreed for you the dissolution of your oaths. God is your Master. He is the All-Knowing, th
Surah 66, Ayah 3 one of his consorts
The Prophet told something in confidence to one of his wives. But when she disclosed it, and God mad
Surah 66, Ayah 4 Narrator
If you repent to God, then your hearts have listened. But if you band together against him, then God
Surah 66, Ayah 5 Narrator
Perhaps, if he divorces you, his Lord will give him in exchange wives better than you: submissive, b
Surah 66, Ayah 6 Narrator
O you who believe! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire, whose fuel is people and stones
Surah 66, Ayah 7 those who believe,- and furthermore , the angels
O you who disbelieved! Make no excuses today. You are being repaid for what you used to do.
Surah 66, Ayah 8 those who believe,- and furthermore , the angels
O you who believe! Repent to God with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remit your sins, an
Surah 66, Ayah 9 Narrator
O prophet! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be stern with them. Their ab
Surah 66, Ayah 10 Allah
God illustrates an example of those who disbelieve: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. They were
Sayyid Qutb Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
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Faith
Appears 12 times · 17.1% of themes
Faith
12
Guidance
8
Prophets
7
Afterlife
6
Mercy
5
Repentance
5
Worship
5
Family
4
Surah 66, Ayah 1 Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure Surah 66, Ayah 2 The Sacred Assurance of Oath Dissolution Surah 66, Ayah 3 The Prophet’s Trust in Allah’s...
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure 4x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- Guarding the Balance of Lawful Pleasure 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- The Sacred Assurance of Oath Dissolution 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- The Sacred Assurance of Oath Dissolution 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- The Sacred Assurance of Oath Dissolution 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- The Sacred Assurance of Oath Dissolution 2x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance 2x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance 2x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance 2x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- Choosing the Better: Lessons from the Qur'an on Marital Excellence 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- Choosing the Better: Lessons from the Qur'an on Marital Excellence 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- Choosing the Better: Lessons from the Qur'an on Marital Excellence 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- Choosing the Better: Lessons from the Qur'an on Marital Excellence 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 23 -- Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 191 -- Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 216 -- Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 243 -- Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance
O Allah, grant us hearts that are united in repentance, remove the arrogance that drives us apart, and bless our efforts to seek Your forgiveness together. Let Your angels and the righteous be our guides.
Surah 66, Ayah 4
Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
O Allah, shield my family and me from the blazing fire of disbelief and worldly temptations. Grant us the wisdom to recognize the fuel of our deeds and the strength to replace it with sincere worship and righteous conduct. Protect our hearts from the harsh angels of doubt and fear, and keep us steadfast in Your commands.
Surah 66, Ayah 6
The Unforgiving Verdict: No Excuses on the Day of Reckoning
O Allah, you are the Only One who sees the hidden and the seen. Forgive me for the excuses I have made, strengthen my resolve to act righteously, and grant me the humility to accept whatever Your decree is for me.
Surah 66, Ayah 7
Daily Actions
The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance
Invite your spouse to a joint act of repentance and reflection today, creating a space where both hearts can turn to Allah.
Surah 66, Ayah 4
Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap
Today, take concrete steps to protect your household from the spiritual fire—by purifying your environment, strengthening faith, and cultivating righteous habits.
Surah 66, Ayah 6
The Unforgiving Verdict: No Excuses on the Day of Reckoning
Today, consciously examine every action—good or bad—and affirm that I will not seek excuses but will accept responsibility and seek sincere repentance.
Surah 66, Ayah 7
Reflect
The Sacred Path of Mutual Repentance -- When have I approached my spouse with a defensive stance rather than a humble, repentant heart? How does that affect the unity of our relationship and our individual devotion?
Guardians of the Hearth: Safeguarding Family from the Fiery Trap -- What daily actions in my household are like 'people and stones' that feed the fire, and how can I consciously replace them with acts that reinforce Allah’s protection?
The Unforgiving Verdict: No Excuses on the Day of Reckoning -- In what moments have I tried to justify my shortcomings or blame circumstances, and how would my life change if I replaced excuses with sincere accountability?
Weekly Challenge
**Repentance Partnership Journal** 1. For 7 consecutive days, before each of the five daily prayers, spend 2 minutes with your spouse reciting a short dua for repentance (e.g., ‘Astaghfirullah’). 2. After each session, write a brief note (1–2 sentences) on any emotional shift, difficulty, or insight. 3. At the end of the week, rate on a scale of 1–10 how close and sincere you feel in your relationship, and note any observable changes. 4. Reflect on one barrier you encountered and plan a concrete step to address it next week. Outcome: Completion of all 7 sessions and a measurable increase in perceived closeness and sincerity.
Surah 66, Ayah 4
Sit side by side with your spouse, close your eyes, and together say: ‘Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem… Astaghfirullah…’ for 3 minutes, focusing on sincere repentance. Surah 66, Ayah 4
Stand in a quiet spot, close your eyes, and recite the verse 66:6 aloud twice. Then, in the next 3 minutes, silently list three harmful habits (people) and three material distractions (stones) that could fuel the fire in your home. Replace each with a positive action you can implement right now. Write these replacements on a sticky note and place it on your family’s refrigerator. Surah 66, Ayah 6
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The Revelation Transcript
12 verses
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O prophet! Why do you prohibit what God has permitted for you, seeking to please your wives? God is Forgiving and Merciful.
2
God has decreed for you the dissolution of your oaths. God is your Master. He is the All-Knowing, the Most Wise.
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one of his consorts
The Prophet told something in confidence to one of his wives. But when she disclosed it, and God made it known to him; he communicated part of it, and he avoided another part. Then, when he informed her of it, she said, “Who informed you of this?” He said, “The All-Knowing, the All-Informed, informed me.”
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If you repent to God, then your hearts have listened. But if you band together against him, then God is his Ally, as is Gabriel, and the righteous believers. In addition, the angels will assist him.
5
Perhaps, if he divorces you, his Lord will give him in exchange wives better than you: submissive, believing, obedient, penitent, devout, fasting—previously married, or virgins.
6
O you who believe! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire, whose fuel is people and stones. Over it are angels, fierce and powerful. They never disobey God in anything He commands them, and they carry out whatever they are commanded.
7
those who believe,- and furthermore , the angels
O you who disbelieved! Make no excuses today. You are being repaid for what you used to do.
8
those who believe,- and furthermore , the angels
O you who believe! Repent to God with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remit your sins, and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow, on the Day when God will not disappoint the Prophet and those who believed with him. Their light streaming before them, and to their right, they will say, “Our Lord, complete our light for us, and forgive us; You are capable of all things.”
9
O prophet! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be stern with them. Their abode is Hell. What a miserable destination!
10
Allah
God illustrates an example of those who disbelieve: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. They were under two of Our righteous servants, but they betrayed them. They availed them nothing against God, and it was said, “Enter the Fire with those who are entering.”
11
Narrator
And God illustrates an example of those who believe: the wife of Pharaoh, when she said, “My Lord, build for me, with you, a house in Paradise, and save me from Pharaoh and his works, and save me from the wrongdoing people.”
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And Mary, the daughter of Imran, who guarded her womb, and so We breathed into her of Our Spirit; and she believed in the truth of her Lord’s Words and His Books, and was one of the devout.
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian