Why were paternal and maternal uncles not mentioned in verse 31 of Surah An-Nur?
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The paternal and maternal uncles were not mentioned in the verse because they describe women to their sons, and a father might intentionally describe a woman to his son even if she is not a . It has been said that this is a weak justification because the deterrent of Islam prevents describing women, and because the enumeration was based on those who frequently interact with the women of the household. It has also been said that the paternal and maternal uncles were not mentioned because they are in the same category as parents.
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