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We well know the duties We have imposed on the faithful
concerning their wives and those whom your right hand possesses, so
that there should be no difficulty for you. Allah is Forgiving and
Merciful.
You may defer any of your wives you please and invite any of
your wives you please. Nor is it unlawful for you to receive any of
those whom you have temporarily set aside. That is more proper, so
that they may be contented and not vexed, and may all be pleased with
what you give them.
Allah knows what is in your hearts. He is All—knowing and
Benignant.
It shall be unlawful for you to take more wives or to change your
present wives for other women, though their beauty please you,
except where those whom your right hand possesses are concerned.
Allah observes all things.
Believers, do not enter the houses of the Prophet for a meal
without waiting for the proper time, unless you are given leave. But if
you are invited, enter; and when you have eaten, disperse. Do not
engage in familiar talk, for this would annoy the Prophet and he would
be ashamed to bid you go; but of the truthAllah is not ashamed. If you
ask his wives for anything, speak to them from behind a curtain. This
is more chaste for your hearts and their hearts.
You must not annoy Allah's Apostle, nor shall you ever wed his
wives after him; this would be a grave offence in the sight of Allah.
Whether you reveal a thing or conceal it. Allah has knowledge of all
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