Divorce
In the name of Allah, the
Beneficent, the Merciful.
[65:1]
O Prophet! When ye (men) put away women, put
them away for their (legal) period and reckon the period, and keep your duty to
Allah, your Lord. Expel them not from their houses nor
let them go forth unless they commit open immorality. Such are the limits
(imposed by) Allah; and whoso transgresseth Allah’s limits, he verily wrongeth
his soul. Thou knowest not: it may be that Allah will afterward bring some new
thing to pass.
[65:2]
Then, when they have reached their term, take
them back in kindness or part from them in kindness, and call to witness two
just men among you, and keep your testimony upright for Allah. Whoso believeth
in Allah and the Last Day is exhorted to act thus. And whosoever keepeth his
duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him,
[65:3]
And will provide for him from (a quarter) whence
he hath no expectation. And whosoever putteth his trust in Allah, He will
suffice him. Lo! Allah bringeth His command to pass. Allah hath set a measure
for all things.
[65:4]
And for such of your women as despair of
menstruation, if ye doubt, their period (of waiting) shall be three months,
along with those who have it not. And for those with child, their period shall
be till they bring forth their burden. And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah,
He maketh his course easy for him.
[65:5]
That is the commandment of Allah which He
revealeth unto you. And whoso keepeth his duty to Allah,
He will remit from him his evil deeds and magnify reward for him.