So when they reached this limit of audacity, he mentioned to them the honor, so that this would lead them to modesty. This is the way of one who has even a little sense of honor, especially mentioning the daughters, in a context that almost explicitly states his intention, by saying, 'These are,' pointing to his house in which are his daughters, blessings and peace be upon him, and may Allah be pleased with them. 'My daughters, if you are,' and there must be, 'acting,' meaning: you have firmly resolved to do this act. This is indicated by the tool of doubt, that this act is something that should not be done, meaning that you know that I will never give my daughters in marriage. Thus, it was understood from that that your arrival at my guests without my destruction is impossible.