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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)
4:35 - If ye fear a breach between them twain appoint (two) arbiters one from his family and the
other from hers; if they wish for peace Allah will cause their reconciliation: for Allah hath full
knowledge and is acquainted with all things. 549
549 An excellent plan for settling family disputes, without too much publicity or mud-throwing, or resort to the chicaneries
of the law. The Latin countries recognise this plan in their legal systems. It is a pity that Muslims do not resort to it
universally, as they should. The arbiters from each family would know the idiosyncracies of both parties, and would be
able, with Allah's help to effect a real reconciliation. (4.35)
49:9 - If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel make ye peace between them: but if one
of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other then fight ye (all) against the one that
transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if it complies then make peace
between them with justice and be fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just). 4927
4927 Individual quarrels are easier to compose than group quarrels, or, in the modern world, national quarrels. But the
collective community of Islam should be supreme over groups or nations. It would be expected to act justly and try to
compose the quarrel, for peace is better than fighting. But if one party is determined to be the aggressor, the whole
force of the community is brought to bear on it. The essential condition of course is that there should be perfect
fairness and justice and respect for the highest principles; for Islam takes account of every just and legitimate interest
without separating spiritual from temporal matters. The League of Nations failed because these essentials were
absent and today the United Nations fails for the same reason. (49.9)
49:10 - The believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between
your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy. 4928
4928 The enforcement of the Muslim Brotherhood is the greatest social ideal of Islam. On it was based the Prophet's
Sermon at his last pilgrimage, and Islam cannot be completely realised until this ideal is achieved. (49.10)
Sahih Muslim Hadith
Hadith 6222 Narrated by
AbuHurayrah
Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said: The gates of Paradise are not opened but on two days, Monday and Thursday, and
then every servant (of Allah) is granted pardon who does not associate anything with Allah except the person in whose
(heart) there is rancour against his brother. And it would be said: Look towards both of them until there is reconciliation; look
towards both of them until there is reconciliation; look towards both of them until there is reconciliation. In the hadith of Suhayl
the words are: (Those would not be granted pardon) who boycott each other.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 4.823 Narrated by
Abu Bakra
Once the Prophet brought out Al-Hasan and took him up the pulpit along with him and said, "This son
of mine is a Saiyid (i.e. chief) and I hope that Allah will help him bring about reconciliation between two Muslim groups."
RECORD:
3:181 - Allah hath heard the taunt of those who say: "Truly Allah is indigent and we are rich!" We
shall certainly record their word and (their act) of slaying the Prophets in defiance of right and We
shall say: "Taste ye the penalty of the Scorching Fire!. 486487
486 In ii. 245 we read: "Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan?" In other places charity or spending in the way of
Allah is metaphorically described as giving to Allah. The Holy Prophet often used that expression in appealing for
funds to be spent in the way of Allah. The scoffers mocked and said: "So Allah is indigent and we are rich!" This
blasphemy was of a piece with all their conduct in history, in slaying the Prophets and men of God. (3.181)
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