Sura 65, Divorce (Al-Talaaq)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[65:1] O you prophet, when you people divorce the women, you shall
ensure that a divorce interim is fulfilled. You shall measure such
an interim precisely.* You shall reverence GOD your Lord. Do not
evict them from their homes, nor shall you make life miserable for
them, to force them to leave on their own, unless they commit a
proven adultery. These are GOD's laws. Anyone who transgresses
GOD's laws commits an injustice against himself. You never know;
maybe GOD wills something good to come out of this.
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[65:2] Once the interim is fulfilled, you may reconcile with them
equitably, or go through with the separation equitably. You shall
have two equitable witnesses witness the divorce before GOD. This
is to enlighten those who believe in GOD and the Last Day. Anyone
who reverences GOD, He will create an exit for him.
[65:3] And will provide for him whence he never expected. Anyone
who trusts in GOD, He suffices him. GOD's commands are done. GOD
has decreed for everything its fate.
[65:4] As for the women who have reached menopause, if you have
any doubts, their interim shall be three months. As for those who
do not menstruate, and discover that they are pregnant, their
interim ends upon giving birth. Anyone who reverences GOD, He
makes everything easy for him.
[65:5] This is GOD's command that He sends down to you. Anyone who
reverences GOD, He remits his sins, and rewards him generously.
[65:6] You shall allow them to live in the same home in which they
lived with you, and do not make life so miserable for them that
they leave on their own. If they are pregnant, you shall spend on
them until they give birth. If they nurse the infant, you shall
pay them for this service. You shall maintain the amicable
relations among you. If you disagree, you may hire another woman
to nurse the child.
[65:7] The rich husband shall provide support in accordance with
his means, and the poor shall provide according to the means that
GOD bestowed upon him. GOD does not impose on any soul more than
He has given it. GOD will provide ease after difficulty.
[65:8] Many a community rebelled against the commands of its Lord
and against His messengers. Consequently, we held them strictly
accountable, and requited them a terrible requital.
[65:9] They suffered the consequences of their decisions; a
profound loss.
[65:10] GOD has prepared for them severe retribution. Therefore,
you shall reverence GOD, O you who possess intelligence and
believed. GOD has sent down to you a message -
[65:11] a messenger* who recites to you GOD's revelations,
clearly, to lead those who believe and work righteousness out of
the darkness into the light. Anyone who believes in GOD and leads
a righteous life, He will admit him into gardens with flowing
streams; they abide therein forever. GOD will generously reward
him.
Footnote
Seven Universes And Seven Earths*
[65:12] GOD created seven universes and the same number of earths.
The commands flow among them. This is to let you know that GOD is
Omnipotent, and that GOD is fully aware of all things.
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