Surah Al-Ahzab Ayah 59

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَـٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا

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

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Quran 33:59 is in Surah Al-Ahzab, chapter 33 of the Quran.

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