Verses 1 - 5: Translation and Commentary:

Background of Revelation

Respect for Islamic Scholars and Religious Leaders

It is Prohibited to Greet and Speak Aloud in Front of the Holy Prophet's (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) Mausoleum

Ruling

The Apartments of the Mothers of the Faithful

Occasion of Revelation

Additional Notes

Ruling

Verse 6: Translation and Commentary:

Background of Revelation

Ruling

Injunctions and Rulings Related to Verse 6

An Important Question and Answer Regarding the Truthfulness of the Companions

Verses 7 - 8: Translation and Commentary:

The Holy Prophet's (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) Decision is Better

Verses 9 - 10: Translation and Commentary:

Linkage

Occasion of Revelation

Related Issues and Injunctions

Ruling

Conflicts of the Noble Companions (Radhi Allahu 'Anhum)

Verse 11: Translation and Commentary:

Prohibition of Ridiculing One Another

Exception to the Rule

It is Sunnah to Call People by Good Titles

Verse 12: Translation and Commentary:

Analysis of the Verse

[1] Prohibition of Unfounded Suspicion

Qurtubi Quotes the Qur'anic Verse

[2] Prohibition of Spying

[3] Prohibition of Backbiting

Some Issues Related to Backbiting

Ruling [1]

Ruling [2]

Ruling [3]

Verse 13: Translation and Commentary:

All of Mankind are the Children of 'Adam and Hawwa' ('Alayhis Salam)

Circumstances of Revelation

Taqwa of Allah is the Basis of Honour

Analysis of Important Words in the Verse

Lineal, National and Linguistic Division of Mankind: The Underlying Divine Wisdom is Identification

Verses 14 - 18: Translation and Commentary:

Sequence of Verses in the Surah

Circumstances of Revelation

Lexical and Technical Analysis of the Concepts "Islam" and "'Iman"