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Which was revealed first: "O Prophet, say to your wives, 'If you desire the life of this world'" or "O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers"?

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The verse of choice (verse 28 of Surat Al-Ahzab) was revealed concerning the Prophet's giving his wives a choice, while the verse of hijab (verse 59 of Surat Al-Ahzab) was revealed regarding the obligation of hijab. The hadith of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, indicates that the verse of choice was revealed before the verse of hijab.

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