Al-Ahzab

The Prophet ﷺ is told to be mindful of Allah and rely on Him. An adopted son is not a son by blood, so call them by their fathers’ names. The Prophet ﷺ is closer to the believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers. Then the Trench: armies come from above and below, eyes swerve, and hearts reach the throats. Allah sends a wind, and armies no one could see. The hypocrites say the promise was only a delusion and ask leave to go, claiming their houses are exposed. In the Messenger of Allah is an excellent example. The believers see the armies and say, “This is what Allah promised us,” and some men stay true to their vow to the death. Allah turns the armies back with nothing gained, and those of the People of the Book who had backed them are brought down from their fortresses. The Prophet’s ﷺ wives are given a choice between this world’s finery and Allah and the Hereafter, and are told that they are not like other women. Forgiveness and a great reward are prepared for men and women alike who have ten qualities, from faith and patience to remembering Allah often. Zayd ends his marriage, and Allah has the Prophet ﷺ marry Zaynab, so believers need feel no difficulty about the wives of their adopted sons. Muhammad ﷺ is the father of none of their men, but the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets, sent as a lamp that gives light. Rules follow on his marriages and on manners when visiting his home. Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet, and the believers are told to do the same. Believing women are told to draw their outer garments over themselves so that they are recognised and not harassed. People ask about the Hour, which only Allah knows. Allah offered the Trust to the heavens, the earth and the mountains. They refused to bear it, and man took it on.