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What was the reason for the revelation of Allah’s saying: {And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed}, and why did this verse specifically address believers with repentance, and not Muslims?

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The verse: (And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed) comes as a conclusion to verse 31 of Surah An-Nur, which discusses lowering the gaze, guarding one's chastity, and revealing adornment. Exegetes have mentioned reasons for its revelation related to women's practices of revealing their adornment and their lack of commitment to modesty, and the occurrence of unlawful gazes. The verse is connected to the directives and etiquettes addressed to the Muslim community. The call for believers to repent is because faith compels repentance, and sincere, devoted repentance is the path to success, and it is necessary for every believer.

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