The Majestic Quran

Further rules for pregnant women are outlined: prohibiting divorce during pregnancy, the prescribed waiting term is the end of her pregnancy and the birth of the child. Every opportunity is being provided to help keep the family together, and several warnings are given: “Those are God’s boundaries; whoever exceeds the boundaries of God has wronged himself” (1). People going through divorce are reminded, “Be mindful of God.” He shall provide them a means out of this dreadful situation, and He will provide for them sustenance. The final section of the chapter warns against disobeying God’s commands. It cites the example of previous communities who disobeyed and were severely punished. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. S 1 Prophet, when someone intends to divorce a woman, let him divorce her at a time when their waiting ter m 1 can begin, and accurately count the waiting term. Fear God, your Lord. Do not drive them out of their houses, nor should they leave by themselves except if they had committed a shameless indecency. Those are God’s boundaries; whoever exceeds the boundaries of God has wronged himself. You don’t know what new circumstances God may bring about after that. 2 So when they have completed their waiting term, you may keep them honourably, or let them go honourably. On this occasion appoint two just witnesses amongst you, and establish witnesses for the sake of God. A guidance for believers in God and the Final Day. Whoever is mindful of God, He shall make a way out for him, 3 and provide him sustenance from where he wouldn’t expect. Whoever puts trust in God is enough for him. God will complete His task. God has made a precise amount of sustenance for all things. R 4 Your older women in menopause should complete the waiting term of three months if you are in doubt. The same applies to those who aren’t menstruating. The prescribed term for pregnant women is the end of their