And "ghayra" (other than/without) is in the accusative case (mansubah) as a circumstantial qualifier (hal). "But when you are invited, then enter; and when you have eaten, then disperse," meaning: scatter. "Without seeking intimacy for conversation," meaning: after you have eaten. "Indeed, that was troubling the Prophet, and he is shy of you, but Allah is not shy of the truth." He informs them that this action troubles the Prophet. "And when you ask them for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts," meaning: from suspicion and impurity; this is in the Tafsir of al-Suddi. "And it is not for you to harm the Messenger of Allah or to marry his wives after him, ever." Some of the hypocrites said: "If he were to die, we would marry his women," so Allah revealed this verse and said: "Whether you reveal a thing or conceal it," meaning what they said: "If he were to die, we would marry his women." "Indeed Allah is ever, of all things, Knowing." Then He made an exception for those who may enter upon the wives of the Prophet while in the veil, saying:
