Woman in Islam — Page 15
15 between themselves in an approved manner. This is an admonition for every one of you who believes in Allah and the Last Day. It is most blessed for you and purest. Allah knows and you know not. “(2:233). “Divorced women shall wait, concerning themselves, for the space of three courses. It is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah may have created in their wombs, if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. If their husbands should desire reconciliation during this period, they would have the stronger right to the continuation of the marriage than that it should be irrevocably dissolved. ” (2:229). Should the husband and wife consort together after the pronouncement of a revocable divorce, the pronouncement would be voided altogether. “Women who survive their husbands shall wait concerning themselves for four months and ten days, and when they arrive at the end of that period there shall be no blame on you for anything that they do with regard to themselves according to what is fair. Allah is aware of what you do. “(2:235). “There shall be no blame on you in hinting at a proposal of marriage to divorced or widowed women, or in contemplating the possibility in your minds. Allah knows that you will think of them in that connection; but do not enter into any secret engagement with them, beyond conveying some indication to them of your inclination. Do not, however, resolve on the marriage tie until after the expiry of the period of waiting. Be sure