In the noble verse: (O Prophet, say to your wives and your daughters)

Question:
In the noble verse: (O Prophet, say to your wives and your daughters), is this verse specific to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Answer:
Answer: No, it is not specific to the wives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), but the wives of the Messenger are the role model for the women of the Ummah. The women of the Ummah follow the example of the wives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Just as Allah commanded the wives of the Messenger to observe hijab and cover their faces from men who are not their mahram (close relatives), so it is with the women of the Ummah. It is obligatory for them to cover their faces with hijab, as in the saying of Allah the Exalted: (And when you ask them for anything, ask them from behind a screen; that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts). He cited the purity of hearts as the reason, and the purity of hearts is required for every Muslim and every Muslim woman. Every Muslim woman covers her face from men who are not her mahram because she needs the purity of her heart. Likewise, the man veils himself from her, does not look at her, and does not look at her face, because he needs the purity of his heart. Thus, the reason is general and not specific to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Also, regarding the saying: (That is nearer to it that they may be recognized and not be harmed), He cited the reason for the hijab of the wives of the Messenger as being that they are not harmed if they veil themselves. The wicked do not harm them, nor do they follow them. So likewise, the women of the Ummah are in need of what prevents harm from the wicked and those who follow their gazes toward women.