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I would like to interpret the noble verse from Surah An-Nur which speaks about the three times for seeking permission: before the Fajr prayer, at noon, and after the Isha prayer, where it is required for the owned servants and children to seek permission at these times.

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Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and upon his family and companions. As for what follows:

This verse addresses the ruling on seeking permission from close relatives, as Allah commanded the slaves and non-adult boys to seek permission at three times:

1- Before the Fajr prayer (time of waking up and changing clothes) 2- At noon (time of taking off work clothes and getting ready for sleep) 3- After the Isha prayer (time for changing clothes for sleep)

This is to protect privacy and avoid exposing private parts. The apparent command in the verse is for obligation, but the majority view it as a recommendation, preference, and guidance towards good manners.

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