The
Clans
In the name of Allah, the
Beneficent, the Merciful.
[33:1]
O Prophet! Keep thy duty to Allah and obey not
the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise.
[33:2]
And follow that which is inspired in thee from
thy Lord. Lo! Allah is Aware of what ye do.
[33:3]
And put thy trust in Allah, for Allah is
sufficient as Trustee.
[33:4]
Allah hath not assigned unto any man two hearts
within his body, nor hath He made your wives whom ye declare (to be your
mothers) your mothers, nor hath He made those whom ye claim (to be your sons)
your sons. This is but a saying of your mouths. But Allah saith the truth and
He showeth the way.
[33:5]
Proclaim their real parentage. That will be more
equitable in the sight of Allah. And if ye know not their
fathers, then (they are) your brethren in the faith, and your clients.
And there is no sin for you in the mistakes that ye make unintentionally, but
what your hearts purpose (that will be a sin for you). Allah is ever Forgiving,
Merciful.
[33:6]
The Prophet is closer to the believers than
their selves, and his wives are (as) their mothers. And the owners of kinship
are closer one to another in the ordinance of Allah than (other) believers and
the fugitives (who fled from