Themes in this ayah
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8 ayahs in An-Noor are strongly about the Prophet. This is one of them.
Tafsir
Do not among yourselves consider the calling of the Messenger to be like your calling of one another by saying ‘O Muhammad!’ s but say ‘O Prophet of God’ or ‘O Messenger of God!’ gently respectfully and in a low voice. Verily God knows those of you who slip away surreptitiously that is those who leave the mosque secretly during the sermon without asking leave hiding behind something qad ‘verily’ is for confirmation. So let those who contravene His command that is God’s command or that of His Messenger beware lest an ordeal a trial befall them or there befall them a painful chastisement in the Hereafter.