A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 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… Continue reading Qur’an 2:240-242
Verse Refutations
Qur’an 2:238-239
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
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










