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what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over them and Allah is Exalted in
Power Wise. 254255
254 Islam tries to maintain the married state as far as possible, especially where children are concerned, but it is against
the restriction of the liberty of men and women in such vitally important matters as love and family life. It will check
hasty action as far as possible and leave the door to reconciliation open at many stages. Even after divorce a
suggestion of reconciliation is made, subject to certain precautions (mentioned in the following verses) against
thoughtless action. A period of waiting (iddat) for three monthly courses is prescribed, in order to see if the marriage
conditionally dissolved is likely to result in issue. But this is not necessary where the divorced woman is a virgin: Q.
xxxiii. 49. It is definitely declared that women and men shall have similar rights against each other. (2.228)
255 The difference in economic position between the sexes makes the man's rights and liabilities a little greater than the
woman's Q. iv. 34 refers to the duty of the man to maintain the woman, and to a certain difference in nature between
the sexes. Subject to this, the sexes are on terms of equality in law, and in certain matters the weaker sex is entitled
to special protection. (2.228)
2:234 - If any of you die and leave widows behind they shall wait concerning themselves four
months and ten days: when they have fulfilled their term there is no blame on you if they
dispose of themselves in a just and reasonable manner. And Allah is well acquainted with
what ye do. 267
267 The 'Iddat of widowhood (four months and ten days) is longer than the 'Iddat of divorce (three monthly courses, ii.
228). In the latter the only consideration is to ascertain if there is any unborn issues of the marriage dissolved. This is
clear from xxxiii. 49, where it is laid down that there is no 'Iddat for virgin divorces. In the former there is in addition
the consideration of mourning and respect for the deceased husband. In either case, if it is proved that there is
unborn issue, there is of course no question of remarriage for the woman until it is born and for a reasonable time
afterwards. Meanwhile here maintenance on a reasonable scale is chargeable to the late husband or his estate.
(2.234)
33:49 - O ye who believe! when ye marry believing women and then divorce them before ye have
touched them no period of `Iddah have ye to count in respect of them: so give them a present
and set them free in a handsome manner. 373837393740
3738 See n. 254 to ii. 228. The Iddat counts for three monthly courses, or if there are no courses, for three months: see lxv.
4. (33.49)
3739 This present is held, by some, to be in addition to the half dower due to them under ii. 237. If the dower had not yet
been fixed, the gift would presumably be larger, and it would absorb the gift prescribed in ii. 236. (33.49)
3740 The gifts should be given with good grace, and the freedom of the woman should not be interfered with in any way. If
she chooses to marry again immediately, no obstacle should be placed in her path. On no pretext should she be
allowed to remain doubtful about her freedom. (33.49)
65:4 - Such of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses for them the prescribed
period if ye have any doubt is three months and for those who have no courses (it is the
same): for those who carry (life within their wombs) their period is until they deliver their
burdens: and for those who fear Allah He will make their path easy. 55135514
5513 Cf. ii. 228, For normal women, the 'iddat is the three monthly courses after separation: if there are no courses or if the
courses are in doubt, it is three calendar months. But that time it will be clear whether there is pregnancy: if there is,
the waiting period is still after delivery. (65.4)
5514 Cf. n. 5511. If there is a true and sincere desire to obey the Will of Allah and do right the difficulties will vanish, and
these delicate matters will be settled for the greatest happiness of all. (65.4)
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PRIDE:
2:87 - We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of Apostles; We gave
Jesus the son of Mary clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that
whenever there comes to you an Apostle with what ye yourselves desire not ye are puffed up
with pride? Some ye called impostors and others ye slay! 899091
89 I understand "ransom them" here to mean "take ransom for them" though most of the Commentators take it to mean
"give ransom for them". Mustafa had made a Pact which, if it had been faithfully observed by all parties, would have
brought a reign of law and order for Medina. But some of the treacherous Jews never intended to observe its terms.
They fought and slew each other and not only banished those who were obnoxious to them but intrigued with their
enemies. If by chance they came back into their hands as captives, they demanded ransom for them to return to their
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