M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)
respect of the wives of their adopted sons, when they have accomplished their want of them; and Allah’s command shall be performed.
38. There is no harm in the Prophet doing that which Allah has ordained for him; such has been the course of Allah with respect to those who have gone before; and the command of Allah is a decree that is made absolute:
39. Those who deliver the messages of Allah and fear Him, and do not fear any one but Allah; and Allah is sufficient to take account.
40. Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Apostle of Allah and the Last of the prophets; and Allah is Cognizant of all things.
41. O you who believe! remember Allah, remembering frequently,
42. And glorify Him morning and evening.
43. He it is Who sends His blessings on you, and (so do) His angels, that He may bring you forth out of utter darkness
“Let it be known to vou, My angels and those who are in the heavens that I swear by My Honour and Might, that I have not created the heavens and the earth and what are in them, but only out of love for the Five Honourable Ones who are under the Kisa.”
Jibreel asked Allah who were under the Kisa. Allah informed him that they were People of the House of the Apostle and Mines of the Prophethood. Jibreel requested permission from Allah to be the sixth under the Kisa.
