Conclusion from Al-Tabari’s interpretation | Episode (33-4) | Surah Al-Ahzab

0:00 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

0:03 The Summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari.

0:08 Abridged by Dr. Aqil ibn Salim al-Shammari.

0:12 Surah al-Ahzab.

0:18 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

0:22 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

0:28 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

0:32 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

0:38 That is more likely to bring comfort to their eyes.

0:42 And that they may not grieve, and may be pleased.

0:46 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

0:52 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

0:56 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

1:01 You may defer whom you wish of those who have offered themselves to you.

1:05 Or from those whom you have kept in your marriage.

1:07 And you may take back whom you wish.

1:10 And whoever you have set aside from those you had deferred and released from your wives.

1:15 There is no blame upon you.

1:17 This is what has been granted to you, O Muhammad.

1:20 By my permission for you to defer whom you wish.

1:23 And to take back whom you wish.

1:25 It is closer to bringing comfort to your wives' eyes and preventing them from grieving.

1:30 “Thou canst defer whom thou wilt of them and receive unto thee whom thou wilt, and whomsoever thou desirest of those whom thou hast set aside (temporarily), it is no sin for thee (to receive her again); that is better; that they may be comforted and not grieve, and may all be pleased with what thou givest them. Allah knoweth what is in your hearts (O men), and Allah is ever Forgiving, Clement.” (33:51)

1:33 Regarding the preference you show in terms of time or provision.

1:37 Once they know that it is with your consent.

1:41 And my permission to you regarding it.

1:43 Allah knows what is in the hearts of men regarding their inclinations.

1:46 Toward some of the women they have, over others, in terms of affection and love.

1:51 And Allah is ever All-Knowing of the deeds of His servants.

1:55 And all other things as well.

1:58 He is Forbearing toward His servants, not hastening to punish the sinners among them.

2:29 It is not lawful for you, O Muhammad, to take other women after these, nor to substitute them with other wives.

2:35 Even if their beauty pleases you, you may not replace them.

2:41 Even if you are impressed by the beauty of one you wish to replace them with.

2:45 “It is not allowed thee to take (other) women henceforth, nor that thou shouldst change them for other wives even though their beauty pleased thee, save those whom thy right hand possesseth. And Allah is ever Watcher over all things.” (33:52)

2:47 For you are permitted to possess whom you wish from the slave-girls.

2:50 And Allah is ever Watchful over what He has made lawful and unlawful for you.

2:54 Nothing of that escapes His knowledge.

3:25 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

3:40 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

3:48 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

3:52 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

4:01 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

4:07 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

4:18 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

4:50 So disperse and leave his house.

4:52 And do not remain talking after you have finished eating, merely for the sake of socializing.

4:59 For your entering the houses of the Prophet without permission.

5:04 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

5:08 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

5:14 And when you ask the wives of the Prophet, peace be upon him.

5:18 Or the believing women who are not your wives, for some provision.

5:23 Ask them from behind a partition between you and them.

5:28 Your asking them for provisions from behind a veil.

5:32 Is purer for your hearts and theirs from the temptations that may arise in the hearts of men regarding women.

5:40 And it is not for you to annoy the Messenger of Allah.

5:43 “O Ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.” (33:53)

5:48 Because they are your mothers.

5:51 Indeed, annoying the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him.

5:55 And marrying his wives after him.

5:58 Is a grave sin in the sight of Allah.

6:12 If you manifest with your tongues, O people, anything regarding the monitoring of women or otherwise.

6:19 Or conceal that within yourselves.

6:22 Then Allah is All-Knowing of all that and of all your affairs and the affairs of others.

6:28 “Lo! nothing in the earth or in the heavens is hidden from Allah.” (3:5)

6:30 And He will recompense you for all of that.

6:35 There is no blame upon them regarding their fathers or their sons.

6:45 Nor their sons, nor their brothers, nor their brothers' sons.

6:55 Nor their brothers' sons, nor their sisters' sons.

7:04 “It is no sin for them (thy wives) to converse freely) with their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or the sons of their sisters or of their own women, or their slaves. O women! Keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is ever Witness over all things.” (33:55)

7:15 “It is no sin for them (thy wives) to converse freely) with their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or the sons of their sisters or of their own women, or their slaves. O women! Keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is ever Witness over all things.” (33:55)

7:27 There is no sin upon the wives of the Prophet, peace be upon him, if they allow their fathers to see them without the veil.

7:35 Nor for their sons, their brothers, or their sisters' sons.

7:43 Nor is there any blame upon them if they do not veil themselves from believing women.

7:49 Nor from those whom their right hands possess, both men and women.

7:53 And fear Allah, O women, that you might transgress the limits Allah has set for you.

7:59 Indeed, Allah is a Witness over what you do regarding your veiling and all your other affairs.

8:06 “Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” (33:56)

8:16 “Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” (33:56)

8:25 Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

8:32 It is understood that Allah bestows mercy upon the Prophet, and His angels pray for him and seek forgiveness for him.

8:39 And greet him with the greeting of Islam.

8:43 “Lo! those who malign Allah and His messenger, Allah hath cursed them in the world and the Hereafter, and hath prepared for them the doom of the disdained.” (33:57)

8:50 “Lo! those who malign Allah and His messenger, Allah hath cursed them in the world and the Hereafter, and hath prepared for them the doom of the disdained.” (33:57)

9:00 Indeed, those who annoy their Lord by committing what He has forbidden them.

9:05 It has been said that this refers to those who make images.

9:10 This is because they seek to create a creation like the creation of Allah.

9:15 Allah has distanced them from His mercy in this world and the Hereafter.

9:19 And has prepared for them in the Hereafter a humiliating punishment, in which they will abide forever.

9:25 “And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and manifest sin.” (33:58)

9:31 “And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and manifest sin.” (33:58)

9:41 And those who slander believing men and believing women, accusing them of things they did not do.

9:49 They have burdened themselves with falsehood, a manifest lie, and a heinous fabrication.

9:53 And a sin that is clear to the listener as being a lie and a falsehood.

9:59 “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (33:59)

10:09 They should draw their outer garments over themselves.

10:16 “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (33:59)

10:23 And Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.

10:28 “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (33:59)

10:33 They should not resemble slave-girls in their dress when they go out of their houses for their needs.

10:40 By uncovering their hair and their faces.

10:43 Rather, they should draw their outer garments over themselves.

10:47 So that no immoral person may bother them, knowing they are free women, by saying something.

10:53 Their drawing their garments over themselves is closer and more likely to make them recognized by those they pass by.

10:59 And they will know that they are not slave-girls.

11:02 So they will refrain from harming them with offensive speech.

11:06 And Allah is ever Forgiving for what they did in the past.

11:09 Merciful toward them, not punishing them after their repentance.

11:13 By drawing their outer garments over themselves.

11:18 The Summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari.

Conclusion from Al-Tabari’s interpretation | Episode (33-4) | Surah Al-Ahzab | Verses from (51) to (59)

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