Woman in Islam — Page 16
16 Allah knows what is in your minds, so be mindful of Him. Know also that Allah is Most Forgiving, Forbearing. “(2:235) “Those of you who die leaving behind surviving widows, the legacy for their widows would be provision for a year without being turned out of the marital home. Should they depart there from on their own, after the expiry of the period of waiting, there shall be no blame upon you with regard to any proper thing which they do concerning themselves. Allah is Mighty, Wise. “ (2:241). “For divorced women also there shall be provision according to what is fair. This is an obligation binding on the righteous. ” (2:242). “It will be no sin for you, if need arises, to divorce women whom you have not touched and for whom no definite dower has been fixed. In such case, make provision for them—an affluent one according to his means, and a poor one according to his means—a provision in a becoming manner. This is an obligation binding upon the virtuous. ” (2:237). “If you divorce them before you have touched them, but you have fixed a dower for them, then make over to them half of that which you have fixed, unless they should remit it or the guardian for the marriage should remit it, or unless the husband should voluntarily decide to pay a sum in excess of the half. That she should remit or you should pay a larger sum, as the case may be, would be closer to righteousness. Do not neglect any chance of behaving benevolently towards each other. Surely, Allah sees what you do. ” (2:238).