In Arabic, Hujra means chamber and its plural is hujuraat
which is used in the Ayah four of this Surah, hence the name of the Surah is
given “Hujuraat”. This is a Madani Surah having 18 Ayahs. This is a very
important Surah covering social aspects of humanity.
The Surah covers the following aspects of the Muslim
society:
How to behave in the
presence of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.).
Great rewards for the
Muslims who were well-behaved in his (s.a.w.a.s.)’s presence.
Foolishness of some
of people who would shout from outside his (s.a.w.a.s.)’s house.
Not to address him (s.a.w.a.s.)
like ordinary people would talk to each other, but be respectful.
Adverse consequences
would follow if he (s.a.w.a.s.) had followed the wishes of the people.
If any evil-doer
brings a news, verify before taking any action lest you may harm a people in
ignorance and regret
later.
Strengthen the ties
of unity by making peace between Muslim brothers. If need be, support the
oppressed group. While reconciling between conflicting Muslims, one should be
just and equitable.
Muslims are brothers
of each other, wherever they may be.
Avoid deriding other
Muslims, men or women, do not insult a Muslim nor give them bad nick names.
Do not be suspicious
of other Muslims as some of the suspicions are sins.
Avoid back-biting,
which is like eating the flesh of your dead brother.
People were divided
into nations and tribes just for identification only but the most honorable are
the pious ones.
There are stages of
faith; first stage is the submission to Allah (Islam) by word of mouth, the
next stage is the
Acceptance of faith
from heart (Ie’man).
Sources used: Moral
values of Qur’an, A Commentary of Surah al-Hujurat by Ayatollah Dasteghaib
Shirazi
The
Islamic Moral System: Commentary of Surah al-Hujurat by Ayatollah Jafar Subhani
An
Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur’an
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