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WIDOWS:
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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)
2:236 - There is no blame on you if ye divorce women before consummation or the fixation of their
dower; but bestow on them (a suitable gift) the wealthy according to his means and the poor
according to his means; a gift of a reasonable amount is due from those who wish to do the
right thing.
2:240 - Those of you who die and leave widows should bequeath for their widows a year's maintenance and
residence; but if they leave (the residence) there is no blame on you for what they do with themselves
provided it is reasonable and Allah is Exalted in Power Wise. 273
273 Opinions differ whether the provision (of a year's maintenance, with residence) for a widow is abrogated by the share which
the widow gets (one-eighth or one- fourth) as an heir (Q.iv.12). I do not think it is. The bequest (where made) takes effect as
a charge on the property, but the widow can leave the house before the year is out, and presumably the maintenance then
ceases. (2.240)
WILL:
2:180 - It is prescribed when death approaches any of you if he leave any goods that he make a
bequest to parents and next of kin according to reasonable usage; this is due from the Allahfearing.
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186 There are rules of course for the disposal of intestate property. But it is a good thing that a dying man or woman
should, of his own free-will, think of his parents and his next of kin, not in a spirit of injustice to other, but in a spirit of
love and reverence for those who have cherished him. He must, however, do it "according to reasonable usage": the
limitations will be seen further on. (2.180)
2:240 - Those of you who die and leave widows should bequeath for their widows a year's
maintenance and residence; but if they leave (the residence) there is no blame on you for
what they do with themselves provided it is reasonable and Allah is Exalted in Power Wise. 273
273 Opinions differ whether the provision (of a year's maintenance, with residence) for a widow is abrogated by the share
which the widow gets (one-eighth or one- fourth) as an heir (Q.iv.12). I do not think it is. The bequest (where made)
takes effect as a charge on the property, but the widow can leave the house before the year is out, and presumably
the maintenance then ceases. (2.240)
5:108 - That is most suitable: that they may give the evidence in its true nature and shape or else
they would fear that other oaths would be taken after their oaths. But fear Allah and listen (to
His counsel): for Allah guideth not a rebellious people.
30:54 - It is Allah Who created you in a state of (helpless) weakness then gave (you) strength after
weakness then after strength give (you) weakness and a hoary head: He creates as He wills
and it is He Who has all knowledge and power. 3572
3572 What was said before about the people who make Allah's teaching of "of none effect" does not mean that Evil will
defeat Allah. On the contrary we are asked to contemplate the mysteries of Allah's wisdom with another Parable. In
our physical life we see how strength is evolved out of weakness and weakness out of strength. The helpless babe
becomes a lusty man in the pride of his manhood, and then sinks to a feeble old age: and yet there is wisdom in all
these stages in the Universal Plan. So Allah carries out His Plan in this world "as He wills", i.e., according to His Will
and Plan, and none can gainsay it. And His Plan is wise and can never be frustrated. (30.54)
35:8 - Is he then to whom the evil of his conduct is made alluring so that he looks upon it as good
(equal to one who is rightly guided)? For Allah leaves to stray whom He wills and guides
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