A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:238 Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle [i.e., ʿaṣr] prayer and stand before Allah, devoutly obedient.239 And if you fear [an enemy, then pray] on foot or riding.But when you are secure, then remember Allah [in prayer], as He has taught… Continue reading Qur’an 2:238-239
Verse Refutations
Qur’an 2:237
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:237
Qur’an 2:236
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:236
Qur’an 2:235
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:235
Qur’an 2:234
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:234
Qur’an 2:233
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:233
Qur’an 2:232
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:232
Qur’an 2:231
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:231
Qur’an 2:229-230
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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]… Continue reading Qur’an 2:229-230
Qur’an 2:228
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:228










