Islamic Institute of Toronto

Surah Maidah was revealed in Madina soon after the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, towards the end of the 6th year of Hijrah and the beginning of the 7th year of Hijrah. In this Surah there is a verse (5:3) that is believed to be the last verse revealed to the Prophet (s). The Surah consists of 120 verses in 16 sections.

This chapter is the 4th of the 4 large Madani surahs in the beginning of the Qur'an.
- It is the end of the Madani series before we enter the Makkan garden of surahs.
- This is one of the last surahs to be revealed. It is primarily dealing with finishing touches of the Shariah, parting advice from Allah along with His glad tidings.  

1. Dietary rulings, business transactions, agreements and halal/haram. 

2. Guidance and blessing of wudu, Command to abide by justice.

3. Allah's covenant with the Bani Israel.

4. Musa (as) and his interactions with Bani Israel. 

5. Post Marital relationships and what it entails. A detailed study of Marriage with the Ahlul Kitaab. 

6. Analysis of the story of the two children of Adam. 

7. Guidance for Muslims on peaceful co-existence with citizens of Madinah, including the people of the book. 

8. Types of Oaths with Allah's name and the consequence for not fulfilling those oaths. 

9. Prohibition against intoxicants, gambling and shirk.

10. Respect and the ultimate purpose of the Ka'ba.

11. Introduction to Jesus (as) and a detailed look at the concept of Miracles, particularly the Miracles of Jesus himself. 

12. A closer study at verses found in this surah that are often abused and/or misunderstood. 

.. and so much more.

With approximately 40 distinct themes, this Surah holds the parting message of Allah to Mankind. It also gives the student a detailed study of Halal/Haram to the extent that Aisha (r) once said " If anyone wishes to learn Fiqh of Islam, then study surah Al-Maidah ". 

A must study for all students!