The Table Spread

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The Table Spread is the fifth chapter of the Qur’an, focusing on themes of lawful and unlawful food, covenants, and the story of a heavenly feast requested by the disciples of Jesus.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Qur'anic surah
chapter of the Qur'an
addresses Muslims
People of the Book
arabicName Surah Al-Ma'idah
surface form: Al-Mā'idah
classification Medinan surah
containsNarrative dialogue between God and Jesus on the Day of Judgment
episodes from the history of the Children of Israel
story of Adam's two sons and the first murder
story of the table spread sent down from heaven
containsTheme divine favor and ingratitude
eschatological accountability
halal and haram in food
inter-communal relations
legal rulings
emphasizes avoiding transgression of God's limits
faithfulness to covenants
justice and fairness
obedience to divine law
piety and God-consciousness
focusesOn covenants
dietary laws
fulfillment of contracts
hunting regulations
lawful and unlawful food
legal and social regulations for the Muslim community
loyalty to God over tribal or personal ties
oaths and pledges
prohibitions related to intoxicants and gambling
punishments for highway robbery
punishments for theft
relations with People of the Book
ritual purity
sacred months and sacred symbols
testimony and justice
the story of a heavenly feast requested by the disciples of Jesus
language Arabic
mentions Adam's two sons
Israelites
surface form: Children of Israel

Jesus Christ
surface form: Jesus

Moses
People of the Book
disciples of Jesus
placeOfRevelation Medina
scripture Quran
surface form: Qur'an
surahNumber 5
verseCount 120

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Surah Al-Ma'idah englishName The Table Spread