About Surah Al-Munafiqun
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Munafiqun is المنافقون. Al-Munafiqun means “The Hypocrites”. This is both the name of the surah and its subject, as it reviews the conduct and attitude of the hypocrites. 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 104 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Jumu’ah and before Surah At-Taghabun.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Munafiqun
The surah focuses on the hypocrites of Madinah and the incident that exposed their true attitude.
- It was revealed around the Prophet’s return from the campaign against Banu al-Mustaliq, most likely after he reached Madinah.
- The notes give the background of the hypocrites of Madinah, whose opposition grew over time under the leadership of Abdullah ibn Ubayy.
- Ibn Ubayy boasted that the ‘honourable’ would drive out the ‘lowly’ once they reached Madinah, and his own son stood up to him at the edge of the city.
- The Prophet responded with patience and restraint, and Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) later recognised the wisdom of that approach.
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