Surah Al-Mumtahana

The Woman to be Examined · Surah 60 · Medinan · 13 verses

Surah number

60 of 114

Verses (ayahs)

Revelation

Medinan

Meaning

The Woman to be Examined

Surah Al-Mumtahana (The Woman to be Examined) is the 60th chapter of the Qur’an, revealed in Medina.

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Frequently asked

How many verses are in Surah Al-Mumtahana?

Surah Al-Mumtahana has 13 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Mumtahana Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Mumtahana is a Medinan surah. It is the 60th chapter of the Qur’an.

What does Al-Mumtahana mean?

The name Al-Mumtahana (الممتحنة) means “The Woman to be Examined.”

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