Surah 66: Prohibition - Overview

Introduction

This is the tenth and last of the series of short Madinah Surahs which began with S.57: see Introduction to that Surah. The point dealt with here is: how far the turning away from sex or the opposition of one sex against another or a want of harmony between the sexes may injure the higher interest of society.

The date may be taken to be somewhere about A.H. 7.

Summary

1- The failings of the weaker sex should not turn away men from normal social life: harmony and mutual confidence should be taught and enforced, and God's blessing will descend on the virtuous even if their lot is cast with the wicked. (66:1-12)

Harmony and Confidence [66:1-12] The relations between the sexes are embittered by misunderstandings and conflicts  that produce unhappiness and misery, personal and social. Harmony and confidence are due between the sexes, not disgust or isolation, which may please some but cause injustice to others. Respect each other's confidence, and if you fail, repent and make amends. The good man seeks virtue for himself and his family. If Evil is yoked to Good, it must take the fruit of its own deeds; the worldly tie will profit naught; but Good should firmly make a stand and will be saved, for God doth care for all His true devoted Servants.