Vindication of Muḥammad’s conduct in marrying Zainab, the divorced wife of his freed man and adopted son Zaid (who is mentioned by name).
No term need be observed in the case of women divorced before cohabitation.
Peculiar privileges granted to Muḥammad in the matter of women.
Limitation of his licence to take wives.
Muslims are not to enter the Prophet’s house without permission.
After, they are to retire without inconveniencing him by familiar discourse.
Are to be very modest in their demeanour to his wives.
Are not to marry any of his wives after him.
Those relations who are permitted to see them unveiled.
God and His angels bless the Prophet.