Surah Al-Hashar

About Surah Al-Hashar

The Arabic name of Surah Al-Hashar is الحشر, also written Al-Hashr. Al-Hashr means “The Exile” or “The Gathering”. The word appears early in the surah in connection with the expulsion of the Banu an-Nadir from Madinah. It belongs to the Madani surahs, the chapters revealed in Madinah after the Hijrah. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 101 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Mujadila and before Surah Al-Mumtahanah.

Main Themes of Surah Al-Hashar

The surah reviews the campaign against the Banu an-Nadir and draws lasting lessons from it for the Muslim community.

• Lessons from the fate of the Banu an-Nadir, a strong and well-fortified tribe that could not hold out against a short siege.
• The outcome is attributed not to the Muslims’ own strength but to the tribe’s opposition to Allah and His Messenger.
• Guidance on managing lands and property that come under the control of the Muslim state, laid down here for the first time.
• A review of the hypocrites’ attitude during these events, and a closing reminder of what true faith really demands.

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