Surah Al-Ahzab (The Combined Forces)

This is a Madani Surah revealed sometime in the 5^th year of Hijrah.  It has 73 verses in 9 sections.

The Surah deals with a number of social and political issues.  It talks about the practice of child-adoption, some marriage customs, battle of Ahzab and Bani Quraizah, social issues related to Hijab of Muslim women.  It also talks about the hypocrites and their conduct in the society.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.