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Dress Code for Believers* [24:30] Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do. [24:31] And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. They shall not reveal any … Continue reading Dress Code for Believers (24:30 – 24:31)

Divine Etiquette [24:27] O you who believe, do not enter homes other than yours without permission from their inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that you may take heed. [24:28] If you find no one in them, do not enter them until you obtain permission. If you are told, "Go back," … Continue reading Divine Etiquette (24:27 – 24:29)

Gross Sin [24:23] Surely, those who falsely accuse married women who are pious believers have incurred condemnation in this life and in the Hereafter; they have incurred a horrendous retribution. [24:24] The day will come when their own tongues, hands, and feet will bear witness to everything they had done. [24:25] On that day, GOD will requite … Continue reading Gross Sin (24:23 – 24:26)

The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations [24:21] O you who believe, do not follow the steps of Satan. Anyone who follows the steps of Satan, should know that he advocates evil and vice. If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His mercy, none of you would have been purified. But GOD purifies whomever He wills. GOD is Hearer, … Continue reading The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations (24:21 – 24:22)

What to Do [24:16] When you heard it, you should have said, "We will not repeat this. Glory be to You. This is a gross falsehood." [24:17] GOD admonishes you that you shall never do it again, if you are believers. [24:18] GOD thus explains the revelations for you. GOD is Omniscient, Wise. [24:19] Those who love to see immorality spread … Continue reading What to Do (24:16 – 24:20)

How to Deal With Rumors and Unproven Accusations [24:11] A gang among you produced a big lie.* Do not think that it was bad for you; instead, it was good for you. Meanwhile, each one of them has earned his share of the guilt. As for the one who initiated the whole incident, he has … Continue reading How to Deal With Rumors and Unproven Accusations (24:11 – 24:15)

Adultery [24:2] The adulteress and the adulterer you shall whip each of them a hundred lashes. Do not be swayed by pity from carrying out GOD's law, if you truly believe in GOD and the Last Day. And let a group of believers witness their penalty.* [24:3] The adulterer will end up marrying an adulteress or an idol … Continue reading Adultery (24:2 – 24:10)

[24:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [24:1] A sura that we have sent down, and we have decreed as law. We have revealed in it clear revelations, that you may take heed.

They Ridiculed the Believers [23:109] "A group of My servants used to say, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and shower us with mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful.' [23:110] "But you mocked and ridiculed them, to the extent that you forgot Me. You used to laugh at … Continue reading They Ridiculed the Believers (23:109 – 23:118)

The Dead Never Come Back Until the Day of Resurrection [23:99] When death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back. [23:100] "I will then work righteousness in everything I left." Not true. This is a false claim that he makes. A barrier will separate his soul from this world until … Continue reading The Dead Never Come Back Until the Day of Resurrection (23:99 – 23:108)