Also, the verses which speak of the principles of etiquette...

Also, the verses which speak of the principles of etiquette and the commandments of the religion including the obligatory (wajib) and recommended (mustahab) acts were all revealed in Madinah – meaning after the migration (hijrah) of the Prophet (‘s) from Makkah to Madinah.

Given that the mood in Madinah was one of interaction between the Prophet (‘s) and the Ansar (the local people of Madinah who welcomed the Prophet (‘s) and his followers to their city) and other groups that slowly accepted the teachings of Islam, this limited time frame did not permit the Prophet (‘s) to discuss issues such as condemning the idols and idol worshippers (while in Madinah – as they had already been covered while in Makkah).

Conversely, the atmosphere in Makkah was not conducive to discussing ethical issues, since the people of Makkah still held doubts concerning the principles of…