[7] It refers to the incident when the Prophet's wife ‘Ā’ishah was falsely accused by the hypocrites.
[8] For its reward from Allah; believers being distinguished from hypocrites; and ‘Ā’ishah being absolved from false accusation, etc.
[9] i.e., ‘Abdullah ibn ’Ubayy, leader of the hypocrites in Madinah.
[10] Rather than your ears, i.e., not thinking about what you hear but hastening to pass it on to others without verifying it.
[11] i.e., unlawful sexual relations.
[12] The hidden aspects of all things: what is harmful and what is beneficial.