her favor, citing the existing social custom and the lack of Quranic revelation to the contrary. According to the Islamic tradition, Khaula prayed to God about her predicament, and then God revealed the first six verses of Al-Mujadila to Muhammad, stating that her prayer was heard, overruling Muhammad and effectively outlawing the practice of zihar. Name The chapter is named Al-Mujadila, "she who disputes", in reference to Khawla bint Tha'laba whose petition was the occasion of revelation for some of the chapter's verses. It is alternatively called Al-Mujadalah'', a related word meaning "the dialogue", referring to the use of discourse and the dialectical method that is an important theme in the chapter. References Citations Bibliography External links Mujadilah