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How can we determine that the Ayah of Tathir excludes the Prophet's (s) wives, given that Allah mentions them in the verse?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) called Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husain and did not allow any of his wives to join when he explained who are involved in the Verse of Purification (Tatheer). Umm Salama who was the best of the wives after Khadija narrated that herself.

Saheeh Al-Tirmithi, Hadeeth 3205

 Al-Sunnan Al-Kubrabby Al-Bayhaqi , V.2 ; page 150

The Prophet (SAWA) clearly said that : Those mentioned in this verse (of Tatheer) are five: myself, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Husain. (Mustadrak Al- Saheehain, by Al-Haakim Al-Nisabori , volume 2, page 480.

'Wassalam.I
Are wives of Prophet (saw) also his Nafs according to Quran 30:21? If Imam Ali (as) is the Prophet Muhammad's Nafs as per Quran 3:61, and so superior to all other Prophets, what is the case for wives?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

None of the wives of the Prophet (SAWA) had the degree of Nafs of the Prophet. The Prophet (SAWA) did not invite any his wives in Mubahala, but he invited his daughter Fatimah. Nafs of the Prophet (SAWA) was no one but Imam Ali (AS). According to a narration, Imam Al-Ridha (AS) was been asked by Al-Ma’moon Al-Abbasi; what is the greatest tribute of Ali in Quran? He replied : Al-Mubahala in Allah said ( Wa Anfosana wa Anfosakum).

Wassalam.
Is it allowed to take a previously Haram relationship as a second wife after promising the first wife you wouldn’t have any other wives?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

From a shar'i perspective, it would depend on if she meets the requirements for a shar'i legitimate marriage. 

However, this approach such a husband takes is definitely inappropriate and morally wrong, especially among all things breaking a promise. 

If the husband is that uncomfortable in his first marriage, he should not drag her into the humiliation of lies and deception to fulfill his needs, and should be honest and straightforward with her. 

And Allah knows best
Why are women required to cover themselves while men are not? Additionally, why are men permitted to have up to four wives whereas women can only have one husband?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We believe in Allah's absolute Wisdom and Knowledge and Mercy,b that is why we never argue with any rule from Allah. We know that He Knows all the reasons even if we don't know. Real believers submit to all the rules which came from Allah (SWT) through His Messenger (SAWA).

We might know part if the reason but can never expect knowing full reason because of our limitations as human beings.

Woman covering her body might be related to the fact that woman in her nature is more attractive to men, that is why she needs to cover herself.

Woman is allowed one husband only at the time, because of her dignity and respect which part of her creation as a human female. Usually, noble females from any faith or religious or cultural background, don't accept nor digest having more than one husband at the time. That is part of her nature.

Wassalam.