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29 their adornment. But it would be better for them to guard themselves. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. ” (24:61). There are certain special directions for the wives of the Holy Prophet which set forth the ideal of good behaviour and should be emulated by all believing women: “Say, O Prophet, to thy wives: If you desire the life of this world and its adornment, come then, I shall make provision for you and send you away in a handsome manner. But if you desire Allah and His Messenger and the Home of the Hereafter, then Allah has prepared for those of you who carry out their obligations fully great reward. Wives of the Prophet, the punishment of that one of you who is guilty of manifest indecency will be doubled. That is easy for Allah. But whoever of you is completely obedient to Allah and His Messenger and acts righteously, We shall double her reward, and We have prepared an honourable provision for her. ” (33:29-32). “Wives of the Prophet, if you safeguard your dignity, you are not like other women. So speak in a simple, straight-forward manner, lest he whose mind is diseased should form an ill design; and always say the good word. Stay at home and do not show off in the manner of the women of the days of ignorance; and observe Prayer and pay the Zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah desires to remove from you all uncleanness, O Members of the Household, and to purify you completely. Remember that which is rehearsed in your homes of the Signs of Allah and of wisdom. Verily, Allah is the Knower of minutest things. ” (33:33- 35).