Surah An-Nur emphasizes the modesty of which groups of individuals?

Explanation

Surah An-Nur (Chapter 24 of the Quran) is unique in that it addresses modesty as a shared responsibility. Verses 30 and 31 explicitly command believing men first, then believing women, to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. This parallel structure demonstrates that Islamic teachings on modesty are not gender-specific but apply equally to all believers, making it a comprehensive moral code for society.

Good to know

Surah An-Nur (The Light) is the 24th chapter of the Quran and was revealed in Madina. It contains 64 verses and deals extensively with social ethics, including the famous verse of Hijab (veil), the punishment for adultery (Qadhf), and the incident of Ifk (slander against Aisha R.A.). The chapter derives its name from the verse "Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth" (Ayat an-Nur, verse 35).

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