Surah Al-Ahzab (الأحزاب‎) is the 33rd chapter of the Qur’an. The surah titled in English means “The Confederates” and it consists of 73 verses.

The Surah addresses a number of social and political issues. It talks about the practice of child-adoption, marriage customs, battle of trench, and social issues related to Hijab.

The Surah is called Ahzab because of the confederates (referring to the Quraysh, Arabs and Jews) who fought against Muslims in the battle of the Trench. The confederates were believed to have 10,000 men with 600 horses and some camels versus the 3000 Muslims of Yathrib (now Medinah). With careful defensive planning and the natural fortress around Medinah they tactfully defended and won over the confederates solidifying their influence in the region.

“And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah intends only to remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the [Prophet’s] household, and to purify you with [extensive] purification.”
Surah Ahzab Ayat 33

Reciter: Omar Hisham Al Arabi

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