Verse of the mawadda

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the quranic reference?Surah Ash-Shura (42), Verse 23
2. What is the core term?Mawadda (deep love, affection, devotion)
3. What does the Verse of Mawadda say about love?It tells believers to love the Prophet Muhammad’s close family, called the Ahl al-Bayt.
4. Why does the verse ask for love instead of money?The Prophet wanted only love for his family, not any payment or worldly reward.

Ahl al-Bayt: The household of Prophet Muhammad, comprising his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons, revered for their piety and connection.
Tafsir: The science of Quranic exegesis, involving the interpretation and explanation of the Quran's verses.
Ummah: The global community of Muslims, bound by shared faith and principles.