M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

into the light; and He is Merciful to the believers.

44. Their salutation on the day that they meet Him shall be, Peace, and He has prepared for them an honourable reward.

45. O Prophet! surely We have sent you as a witness, and as a bearer of good news and as a warner,

46. And as one inviting to Allah by His permission, and as a light-giving torch.

47. And give to the believers the good news that they shall have a great grace from Allah.

48. And be not compliant to the unbelievers and the hypocrites, and leave unregarded their annoying talk, and rely on Allah; and Allah is sufficient as a Protector.

49. O you who believe! when you marry the believing women, then divorce them before you touch them, you have in their case no term which you should reckon; so make some provision for them and send them forth a goodly sending forth.

50. O Prophet! surely We have made lawful to you your wives whom you have given their dowries, and those whom your

Jibreel salaamed the Prophet, and received permission to enter the Kisa. Jibreel said that Allah had created the universe because of them and out of love for them. And “Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you, O people of the House! and to purify you a thorough purifying.”
Ali asked the Prophet to explain the significance with Allah of their gathering under the Kisa.

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M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir, R. A. Juma, 1615 Pech Rd., Apt. 26C, Houston, Texas 77055. Presented by World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), P.O. Box No. 2245, Tehran, Iran, 1974 Edition, Consulted online at “Quran Archive - Texts and Studies on the Quran” on 10 May. 2025: http://quran-archive.org/explorer/m-h-shakir/1974?page=689