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They ask you about menstruation. Say: 'It is an indisposition. Keep
aloof from women during their menstrual periods and do not touch
them until they are clean again. Then have intercourse with them as
Allah enjoined you. Allah loves those that turn to Him in repentance
and purify themselves.'
Women are your fields: go, then, into your fields as you please. Do
good works and fearAllah. Bear in mind that you shall meet Him. Give
good news to the believers.
Do not makeAllah in your oaths when you swear a hindrance to your
doing good and fearing Allah and making peace among men. Allah is
Hearing and Knowing. He will not call you to account for that which is
vain in your oaths. But He will take you to task for that which is
intended in your hearts.Allah is Forgiving andMerciful.
Those who swear not to go into their wives must wait four months. If
they change their mind, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful; but if they
decide to divorce them, know that He hears all and knows all.
Divorced women must wait, keeping themselves from men, three
menstrual courses. It is unlawful for them, if they believe inAllah and
the Last Day, to hide what He has created in their wombs: in which case
their husbands would do well to take them back, should they desire
reconciliation.
Women shall with justice have rights similar to those exercised
against them, although men have a status above women. Allah is
Mighty andWise.
Divorce may be pronounced twice, and then a woman must be
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