Only those would ask permission of you who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day and whose hearts have doubted, and they, in their doubt, are hesitating.

And those who no longer expect menstruation among your women - if you doubt, then their period is three months, and [also for] those who have not menstruated. And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they give birth. And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him of his matter ease.

This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah -

Indeed, the Hour is coming - no doubt about it - but most of the people do not believe.

Or do they say [of you], "A poet for whom we await a misfortune of time?"

Their building which they built will not cease to be a [cause of] skepticism in their hearts until their hearts are stopped. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.

And prevention will be placed between them and what they desire, as was done with their kind before. Indeed, they were in disquieting denial.

And Joseph had already come to you before with clear proofs, but you remained in doubt of that which he brought to you, until when he died, you said, 'Never will Allah send a messenger after him.' Thus does Allah leave astray he who is a transgressor and skeptic."