Surah Al-Ma'idah – The Table Spread

Classification: Madani | Verses: 120

Surah Al-Ma’idah, revealed in Madinah, is the fifth chapter of the Quran. It emphasizes fulfilling covenants, obedience to Allah, and maintaining justice. The surah provides guidance on social, ethical, and religious responsibilities, including dietary laws, lawful and prohibited actions, and proper conduct within the Muslim community. It addresses the People of the Book, inviting them to follow true guidance while warning against hypocrisy, disobedience, and altering divine teachings.

• Guides believers on lawful and prohibited actions, including dietary rules and proper conduct.
• Encourages justice, fairness, and accountability in all dealings, even against oneself or close relatives.
• Stresses obedience to Allah and adherence to His commands in personal and communal life.
• Addresses the People of the Book, inviting them to follow divine guidance while warning against distortion of scripture.
• Highlights unity, cooperation in righteousness, and avoidance of division within the Muslim community.
• Reminds believers of lessons from previous nations who ignored divine guidance and faced consequences.
• Reinforces ethical living, faith, and moral responsibility according to Allah’s law.