Tafsir of Surah Hujurat – Ramadan 2025
Surah Al-Hujurat
Surah Al-Hujurat, the 49th chapter of the Quran, is a Medinan revelation that offers profound guidance on social conduct and moral behavior. Known as “The Chapter of the Chambers,” it provides a comprehensive framework for building harmonious relationships within Muslim communities and with humanity at large.
This surah, consisting of 18 verses, addresses crucial themes such as:
- Social etiquette and respectful communication.
- Promoting unity and brotherhood among believers.
- Encouraging verification of information before acting on it.
- Rejecting discrimination based on race, tribe, or social status.
- Resolving conflicts peacefully and promoting reconciliation.
- Cultivating personal character through humility, patience, and kindness.
By emphasizing these principles, Surah Al-Hujurat establishes a divine guideline for interpersonal conduct, social justice, and ethical behavior. It aims to create a society built on mutual respect, fairness, and moral integrity, fostering strong communal bonds and promoting peaceful coexistence.
Meet Your Instructor:
ʿĀlimah Syeda Zeba was raised in the Middle East (U.A.E.) and moved to the United States at a young age. ʿĀlimah Zeba is a blessed mother of five precocious children and resides in Tampa with her husband, Shaykh Dr. Omar Hussaini. She studied Tajwīd in St. Louis and memorized several ajzā’ of the Quran in Chicago, where she also began her formal training in Tazkiyah. She later traveled with her children to Lusaka, Zambia, and enrolled in Jamia Zainab to further pursue Sharīʿah studies. There, she studied various Islamic sciences, including Jurisprudence, Usūl ul-Fiqh, Hadīth, Tafsīr, and Balāghah. She completed the Alimah/ Shariah degree in 2015. When she returned to the United States, she co-founded Makkiyyah Institute with her husband, Dr Shaykh Omar Hussaini. Over the past two decades, ʿĀlimah Zeba has benefited from the company of numerous scholars and mashāyikh from various disciplines. She delivers lectures and conducts classes for youth and women across the U.S. and abroad. ʿĀlimah Zeba has been privileged to teach advanced hadīth classes. Along with her academic background, ʿĀlimah Zeba also has extensive experience in community counseling, which helps bring relevance and real-life experience to the classroom.