Quran 33:59
Surah Al-Ahzab Ayah 59
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 33:59 says: “O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments.<sup foot_note=197108>1</sup> That is more suitable that they will be known<sup foot_note=197107>2</sup> and not be abused. And ever is Allāh Forgiving and Merciful.<sup foot_note=197106>3</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَـٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
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What does Quran 33:59 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 33:59 says: “O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments.<sup foot_note=197108>1</sup> That is more suitable that they will be known<sup foot_note=197107>2</sup> and not be abused. And ever is Allāh Forgiving and Merciful.<sup foot_note=197106>3</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 33:59 in?
Quran 33:59 is in Surah Al-Ahzab, chapter 33 of the Quran.
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