, such as remaining exposed to the sky and refusing the shelter of his own roof, so that when he wishes to enter his house, he enters only from the back. He explained that appointing the crescent moon as a marker of time for Hajj was a religious prescription of this kind, and that it entailed only the prescription of piety.

He then discussed the rulings concerning marriage and mothers, as well as wealth, charitable giving, usury, debts, and other matters. He concluded the surah with the great supplication asking for the removal of burdens and shackles, for pardon, forgiveness, and mercy, and for victory over the disbelieving people, who are enemies of the religion He has prescribed in His clear Book.

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds.