Marriage and Divorce in Holy Qur’an
(English translation: Sahih International by chapter.verse)
4.1. 0 mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and women. And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs. Indeed Allah is ever, over you, an Observer.
5.5. This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity, not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.
4.25. And whoever among you cannot [find] the means to many free,
believing women, then [he may marry] from those whom your right hands possess
of believing slave girls. And Allah is most knowing about your faith. You
[believers] are of one another. So marry them with the permission of their
people and give them their due compensation [i.e., mahr] according to what is
acceptable. [They should be] chaste, neither [of] those who commit unlawful
intercourse randomly nor those who take [secret] lovers. But once they are
sheltered in marriage, if they should commit adultery, then for them is half
the punishment for free [unmarried] women. This [allowance] is for him among
you who fears affliction [i.e., sin], but to be patient is better for you. And
Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
24.33. But let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain
[from sexual relations] until Allah enriches them from His bounty. And those
who seek a contract [for eventual emancipation] from among whom your right
hands possess - then make a contract with them if you know there is within them
goodness and give them from the wea1th of Allah which He has given you. And do
not compel your slave girls to prostitution, if they desire chastity, to seek
[thereby] the temporary interests of worldly life. And if someone should compel
them, then indeed, Allah is [to them]. after their compulsion, Forgiving and Merciful.
2.235. There is no blame upon you for that to which you
[indirectly] allude concerning a proposal to women or for what you conceal
within yourselves. Allah knows that you will have them in mind. But do not
promise them secretly except for saying a proper saying. And do not determine
to undertake a marriage contract until the decreed period reaches its
end. And know that Allah knows what is within yourselves, so beware of Him. And
know that Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.
4.34. Men are in-charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given
one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So
righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what
Allah would have them guard. But those
[wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they
persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you
[once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and
Grand.
4.35, And if you fear dissension between the two, send an
arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people. If they both
desire reconciliation, Allah will cause it between them. Indeed, Allah is ever
Knowing and Acquainted [with all things].
4.128. And if a woman fears from her husband contempt or evasion,
there is no sin upon them if they make terms of settlement between them - and
settlement is best. And present in [human] souls is stinginess. But if you do
good and fear Allah - then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.
4.130. But if they separate [by divorce], Allah will enrich each
[of them] from His abundance. And ever is Allah Encompassing and Wise.
2.222. And they ask you about menstruation. Say, "It is harm,
so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until
they are pure. And when they have purified themselves, then come to them from
where Allah has ordained for you. Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly
repentant and loves those who purify themselves."
2.223. Your wives are a place of cultivation [i.e., sowing of seed]
for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth
[righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him.
And give good tidings to the believers.
4. 3. And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan
girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four.
But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your
right hands possess [i.e., slaves]. That is more suitable that you may not
incline [to injustice].
4.127. And they request from you, [0 Muhammad], a [legal] ruling
concerning women. Say, "Allah gives you a ruling about them and [about]
what has been recited to you in the Book concerning the orphan girls to whom
you do not give what is decreed for them - and [yet] you desire to marry them -
and concerning the oppressed among children and that you maintain for orphans
[their rights] in justice." And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is
ever Knowing of it.
4.129. And you will never be able to be equal [in feeling] between
wives, even if you should strive [to do so]. So do not incline completely
[toward one] and leave another hanging.
And if you amend [your affairs] and fear Allah - then indeed, Allah is
ever Forgiving and Merciful.
4.4. And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts
graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take It
in satisfaction and ease.
60.10. 0 you who have believe, when the believing women come to you
as emigrants, examine [i.e., test] them. Allah is most knowing as to their
faith. And if you know them to be believers, then do not return them to the
disbelievers; they are not lawful [wives] for them, nor are they lawful
[husbands] for them. But give them [i.e., the disbelievers] what they have
spent. And there is no blame upon you if you marry them when you have given
them their due compensation [i.e., mahr]. And hold not to marriage bonds with
disbelieving women, but ask for what you have spent and let them [i.e., the
disbelievers] ask for what they have spent. That is the judgement of Allah; He
judges between you. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
60.11. And if you have lost any of your wives to the disbelievers
and you subsequently obtain [something], then give those whose wives have gone
the equivalent of what they had spent. And fear Allah, in whom you are
believers.
2:221. And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And
a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might
please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they
believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist. even though he
might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise
and to forgiveness. by His permission. And He makes clear His verses [i.e.,
ordinances] to the people that perhaps they may remember.
4.19. 0 you who have believed, it is not lawful for you to inherit
women by compulsion. And do not make difficulties for them in order to take
[back] part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality [i.e.
adultery]. And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them - perhaps
you dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.
4.23. Prohibited to you [for marriage] are your mothers, your
daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your
brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your [milk] mothers who nursed
you, your sisters through nursing, your wives' mothers, and your step--
daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone
in. But if you have not gone in unto them, there is no sin upon you. And [also
prohibited re] the wives of your sons who are from your loins, and that you
take [in marriage] two Sisters simultaneously, except for what has already
occurred. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful. '
4.24. And [also prohibited to you are all] married women except
those your right hands possess. [This is] the decree of Allah upon you. And
lawful to you are [all others] beyond these, [provided] that you seek them [in
marriage] with [gifts from] your property, desiring chastity, not unlawful
sexual intercourse. So for whatever you enjoy [of marriage] from them, give
them their due compensation as an obligation. And there is no blame upon you
for what you mutually agree to beyond the obligation. Indeed, Allah is ever
Knowing and Wise.
2.226. For those who swear not to have sexual relations with their
wives is a waiting time of four months, but if they return [to normal
relations] - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
2.227. And if they decide on divorce then indeed, Allah is Hearing
and Knowing.
2.228. Divorced women remain in waiting [i.e., do not remarry] for
three periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created
in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands
have more right to take them back in this [period] if they want reconciliation.
And due to them [i.e., the wives] is similar to what is expected of them,
according to what is reasonable. But the men [i.e., husbands] have a degree
over them [in responsibility and authority]. And Allah is Exalted in Might and
Wise.
2.229. Divorce is twice. Then [after that], either keep [her] in an
acceptable manner or release [her] with good treatment. And it is not lawful
for you to take anything of what you have given them unless both fear that they
will not be able to keep [within] the limits of Allah. But if you fear that
they will not keep [within] the limits of Allah, then there is no blame upon
either of them concerning that by which she ransoms herself. These are the
limits of Allah, so do not transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits
of Allah - it is those who are the wrongdoers [i.e., the unjust].
2.230. And if he has divorced her [for the third time], then she is
not lawful to him afterward until [after] she marries a husband other than him.
And if he [i.e., the latter husband] divorces her [or dies], there is no blame
upon them [i.e., the woman and her former husband] for returning to each other
if they think that they can keep [within] the limits of Allah. These are the
limits of Allah, which He makes clear to a people who know [i.e., understand].
2.231. And when you divorce women and they have [nearly] fulfilled
their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or release them
according to acceptable terms, and do not keep them, intending harm, to
transgress [against them]. And whoever does that has certainly wronged himself.
And do not take the verses of Allah in jest. And remember the favor of Allah
upon you and what has been revealed to you of the Book [i.e., the Qur'an] and
wisdom [i.e., the Prophet's sunnah] by which He instructs you. And fear Allah
and know that Allah is Knowing of all things.
2.232. And when you divorce women and they have fulfilled their
term, do not prevent them from remarrying their [former] husbands if they
[i.e., all parties] agree among themselves on an acceptable basis. That is
instructed to whoever of you believes in Allah and the Last Day. That is better
for you and purer, and Allah knows and you know not.
2.233. Mothers may nurse [i.e., breastfeed] their children two
complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the
father is their (i.e., the mothers'] provision and their clothing according to
what is acceptable. No person is charged with more than his capacity. No mother
should be harmed through her child, and no father through his child. And upon
the [father's] heir is [a duty] like that [of the father]. And if they both
desire weaning through mutual consent from both of them and consultation, there
is no blame upon either of them. And if you wish to have your children nursed
by a substitute, there is no blame upon you as long as you give payment
according to what is acceptable. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Seeing
of what you do.
2.234. And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives
behind they, [the wives, shall] wait four months and ten [days]. And when they
have fulfilled their term, then there is no blame upon you for what they do
with themselves in an acceptable manner. And Allah is [fully] acquainted with
what you do.
2.236. There is no blame upon you if you divorce women you have not
touched nor specified for them an obligation. But give them [a gift of] compensation
- the wealthy according to his capability and the poor according to his
capability - a provision according to what is acceptable, a duty upon the doers
of good.
2.237. And if you divorce them before you have touched them and you
have already specified for them an obligation, then [give] half of what you
specified - unless they forego the right or the one in whose hand is the
marriage contract foregoes it. And to forego it is nearer to righteousness. And
do not forget graciousness between you. Indeed Allah, of whatever you do, is
Seeing.
2.240. And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives
behind for their wives is a bequest: maintenance for one year without turning
[them] out. But if they leave [of their own accord], then there is no blame
upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable way. And Allah is
Exalted in Might and Wise.
2.241. And for divorced women is a provision according to what is
acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.
4.15. Those who commit immorality [i.e., unlawful sexual
intercourse] of your women - bring against them four [witnesses] from among
you. And if they testify, confine them [i.e., the guilty women] to houses until
death takes them or Allah ordains for them [another] way.
4.16. And the two who commit it [i.e., unlawful sexual intercourse]
among you - punish [i.e., dishonor] them both. But if they repent and correct
themselves, leave them alone. Indeed, Allah is ever Accepting of repentance and
Merciful.
4.20. But if you want to replace one wife with another and you have
given one of them a great amount [in gifts], do not take [back] from it
anything. Would you take it in injustice and manifest sin?
4.21. And how could you take it while you have gone in unto each
other and they have taken from you a solemn covenant?
4.22. And do not marry those [women] whom your fathers married,
except what has already occurred. Indeed, it was an immorality and hateful [to
Allah] and was evil as a way.
65.1. 0 Prophet, when you [Muslims] divorce women, divorce them for
[the commencement of] their waiting period and keep count of the waiting
period, and fear Allah, your Lord. Do not turn them out of their [husbands']
houses, nor should they [themselves] leave [during that period] unless they are
committing a clear immorality. And those are the limits [set by] Allah. And
whoever transgresses the limits of Allah has certainly wronged himself. You
know not; perhaps Allah will bring about after that a [different] matter.
65.2. And when they have [nearly] fulfilled their term, either
retain them according to acceptable terms or part with them according to
acceptable terms. And bring to witness two just men from among you and
establish the testimony for [the acceptance of] Allah. That is instructed to
whoever should believe in Allah and the Last Day. And whoever fears Allah- He
will make for him a way out.
65.3.
And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him. Indeed,
Allahh will accomplish his purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.
65.4. And those who no longer expect menstruation among your women
- if you doubt, then their period is three months, and [also for] those who
have not menstruated. And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they
give birth. And whoever fears Allah- He will make for him of his matter ease.
65.5. That is the command of Allah, which He has sent down to you;
and whoever fears Allah- He will remove for him his misdeeds and make great for
him his reward.
65.6. Lodge them [in a section] of where you dwell out of your
means and do not harm them in order to oppress them. And if they should be
pregnant, then spend on them until they give birth. And if they breastfeed for
you, then give them their payment and confer among yourselves in the acceptable
way; but if you are in discord, then there may breastfeed for him [i.e., the
father] another woman.
66. 3. And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives
a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him,
he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it,
she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the
Knowing, the Acquainted."
66.4, If you two [wives] repent to Allah, [it is best], for your
hearts have deviated. But if you cooperate against him -then indeed Allah is his
protector, and Gabriel and the righteous of the believers and angels, moreover,
are his assistants.
66.5. Perhaps his Lord, if he divorced you [all], would substitute
for him wives better than you – submitting [to Allah], believing, devoutly
obedient, repentant, worshipping, and traveling - [ones] previously married and
virgins.
33.37.
And [remember, 0 Muhammad], when you said to
the one on whom Allah bestowed favor and you bestowed favor, "Keep your wife and fear Allah," while you concealed within yourself that which Allah is to disclose. And you feared
the people, while Allah has more right that you fear Him. So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you in order that there not be upon the believers any discomfort [i.e., guilt] concerning the wives of their claimed [i.e., adopted] sons when they no longer have need of them. And ever is the command [i.e.,
decree) of Allah accomplished.
والله اعلم بالصواب
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