SURAH HUJURAT 49:

9 And if two groups of believers fight each other, then make peace between them. But if one of them transgresses against the other, then fight against the transgressing group until they ˹are willing to˺ submit to the rule of Allah. If they do so, then make peace between both ˹groups˺ in all fairness and act justly. Surely Allah loves those who uphold justice.

10 – The believers are but one brotherhood, so make peace between your brothers. And be mindful of Allah so you may be shown mercy.

11 – O believers! Do not let some ˹men˺ ridicule others, they may be better than them, nor let ˹some˺ women ridicule other women, they may be better than them. Do not defame one another, nor call each other by offensive nicknames. How evil it is to act rebelliously after having faith! And whoever does not repent, it is they who are the ˹true˺ wrongdoers.

12 – O believers! Avoid many suspicions, ˹for˺ indeed, some suspicions are sinful. And do not spy, nor backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of their dead brother? You would despise that!¹ And fear Allah. Surely Allah is ˹the˺ Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.

SURAH HUJURAT/ Private Apartments – Explanations;

Literal Meaning: Hujrah means “room” or “chamber,” and al-Hujurat is the plural, “The Chambers” or “The Private Apartments”. Quranic Context: Chapter 49 of the Quran, revealed in Medina, focuses on Islamic manners and social ethics.
CORE TEACHINGS:
- Respect for Allah and His Messenger (Prophet Muhammad).
- Prohibition against raising voices above the Prophet’s.
- Instructions to verify news and not spread rumors.
- Emphasis on peace, justice, and reconciliation between believers.
- Establishing the universal brotherhood of all believers, regardless of race, highlighting piety as the measure of worth.
- Warning against insults, offensive nicknames, and backbiting.