In which Surah of the Holy Quran are the regulations for prisoners of war mentioned?

Explanation

Surah An-Nisa (The Women) is the fourth chapter of the Quran and deals extensively with social, legal, and ethical matters, including rules of warfare and treatment of prisoners of war. Verses such as 4:36 and others in this Surah provide guidance on the humane treatment of captives, emphasizing that prisoners should be treated with dignity and may be freed either as an act of grace or through ransom. This reflects Islam's broader ethical framework that even in conflict, compassion and justice must prevail.

Good to know

Surah Nisa is a Madinan Surah revealed after the Battle of Uhud and addresses many legal and social reforms. Alongside regulations for prisoners of war, it also covers laws of inheritance, marriage, orphan rights, and women's rights. The Quranic injunctions regarding captives were further elaborated through the Prophet's (PBUH) practice, such as his treatment of the prisoners after the Battle of Badr, where literate captives were offered freedom in exchange for teaching Muslim children to read and write.

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