The verses 1-6 start with instructions to not obey the disbelievers and hypocrites. It further declares that wife does not becomes anyone’s mother just by his sayings, neither someone called as son becomes the real son. Wives of Prophet are mother for the believers and blood relationships are entitled to inheritance.
Then verse 7-8 says that God took oath from the prophets including Muhammad (PBUH) before appointing them.
verses-9-15 describe the favors of God to the believers during battle of the trench.
The verse-16-25 says that there is a Good pattern of living for you in the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
verses 26-27 describe the Jewish tribe Quraizah, and how Muslims got victory over them.
The verses 28-33 are about wives of prophet and describe that wives of prophets will have double punishment if they commit sin. There is also divorce option for the wives of Prophet. There is also double reward for their good deeds, as they are not like ordinary women, so there should be no soft talks with strangers and the opposite sex because God intends to purify the people of household of the messenger.
Verses 35-48 describe the type of righteous men and women. It tells the story of Hazrat Zaid the adopted son of prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and God commanded Muhammad (PBUH) to marry the divorced wife of the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad. Further, God wanted to declare the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is not the father of anyone of you among men and he sent as a witness and as a bringer of good news and a warner.
The verses 49-53 describe that God declares no Idat or waiting time for untouched wife. The prophet was given to marry more than 4 wives and it was also said prophet cannot take other than current women.
from verse 53-54 Quran says that God has ordered the people to take permission to enter prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) house also the verses prohibited the Muslims to marry wives of Prophet.
Verse 55 is about the commandment of veil for women.
Then verses 56-73 say that God recites the blessings on prophet, so shall all Muslims. These verses also declare the veil for Prophet’s wives and believing women. Moreover, those who follow the Prophet Muhammad and his teachings will be rewarded and hypocrites and nonbelievers will be punished.
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By Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal (© 2019 Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal)
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The source of this article is: Summary of Holy Quran: An Ultimate Guide Series