What is the reason for the revelation of the noble verse: (And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them)?
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The revelation of the Quran occurs either initially without a direct cause or in response to an event. The verse "And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates" has no specific occasion of revelation. Rather, it was revealed initially to demonstrate Allah's favor upon His servants in creating spouses from their own kind to achieve tranquility, affection, and mercy. The verse concludes with "for a people who give thought" because reflection leads to the realization of the intended meanings of the harmony between spouses.
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