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Explanatory Note
God praises their piety and lowered voices when they are with the Prophet in an unusual expression: "Those who lower their voices in the presence of God's Messenger are the ones whose hearts God has testedfir piety. Forgiveness and a rich reward await them." (Verse 3) Piety that manifests itself in a God-fearing attitude-is a great gift God grants to certain hearts He chooses after initially testing them. It is thus implanted only in hearts that are suited to it, having first proven their merit. Those who lower their voices in the presence of God's Messenger are they who have proven themselves in a test of hearts. They are the ones who fear God, a quality that earns them forgiveness and a rich reward from God.