Al-Kashshaf on An-Nur 24:29

Surah An-Nur 24:29

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ﱛ ﱜ ﱝ ﱞ ﱟ ﱠ ﱡ ﱢ ﱣ ﱤ ﱥ ﱦ ﱧ ﱨ ﱩ ﱪ ﱫ ﱬ

There is no blame upon you for entering houses not inhabited in which there is convenience for you. And Allah knows what you reveal and what you conceal.

An-Nur: (29) "There is no blame upon you..."

[Exegesis] He makes an exception to the houses that require permission to enter: those that are not inhabited. This includes places like inns (al-fanadiq), caravanserais (al-khanat), hospices (al-rubut), and merchants' shops.

"Benefit" (al-mata') refers to utility, such as seeking shelter from heat and cold, storing baggage and goods, or conducting buying and selling.

[Tradition] It is narrated that Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "O Messenger of Allah, Allah has revealed a verse regarding permission, yet we travel for our trade and stay in these inns; must we not enter them except with permission?" Consequently, this verse was revealed.

It is also said that it refers to ruins (al-kharabat) where people go to relieve themselves. In this context, "benefit" (al-mata') refers to the act of relieving oneself.

{And Allah knows what you reveal and what you conceal} This is a warning to those who enter ruins and vacant houses with suspicious intent.

{Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do.}

Tafsir of An-Nur 24:29

Al-Kashshaf

An-Nur: (29) "There is no blame upon you..."

{Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do.}