The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 2) — Page 201
PT. 5 AN-NISA' CH. 4 should commit sin. And that you restrain yourselves is better for you; and Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful. 505 R. 5. يُرِيدُ اللهُ لِيُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ وَيَهْدِيَكُمُ سُنَنَ Allah desires to make clear. 27 الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ وَيَتُوبَ عَلَيْكُمْ to you, and guide you to, the paths of those before you, and to turn to you in mercy. And Allah is All-Knowing, Wise. a4:177. Muslim theologians, has been declared to be unlawful, whereas the words simply mean marriage performed in accordance with the conditions mentioned above. " According to Arabic usage, the legality of mut'a, as asserted by some people, cannot, therefore, be inferred from this verse. If there had been any reference to mut'a, the preposition used ought to have been ↳ (bā) and not (min). Moreover, the expression which استمتع but تمتع used here is not possesses a sense different from that of the former word. . which اجورهن Nor can any inference in favour of mut'a be drawn from the expression as explained under Important Words, means "their dowries", in which sense it has been used in the Quran elsewhere also (33:51). On principle, the dowry must be paid immediately at marriage; but with the wife's consent the payment can be suitably deferred. The husband can increase the amount of the dowry later, if he so desires; but he cannot 641 b decrease وَاللهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ except with the permission of the wife or the qāḍī. 505. Important Words:. i. e طال to afford) is noun from) طولا he or it was or became long, tall or high means, bounty or gift; ampleness of means; excellence; wealth or competence. It may also excess or increase; power or ability; mean, dowry or expenses of marriage (Lane, Aqrab & Mufradāt). (secret paramours) is the plural of us. They say a i. e. he was or became his friend or companion; or he was or became his secret or private friend. us means friends or secret friends; companions or associates; companions or associates affected with sensual appetency (Lane & Mufradāt). amorous (sins) is the noun-infinitive from i. e. he fell into a difficulty; or he committed a sin or a crime or an act of disobedience; or he committed fornication or adultery. therefore, means, severe difficulty or hardship; a state of perdition; a corrupt or evil