2.231 . When ye have divorced women , and they have reached their term , then retain them in kindness or release them in kindness . Retain them not to their hurt so that ye transgress ( the limits ) . He who doeth that hath wronged his soul . Make not the revelations of Allah a laughing stock ( by your behavior ) , but remember Allah ' s grace upon you and that which He hath revealed unto you of the Scripture and of wisdom , whereby He doth exhort you . Observe your duty to Allah and know that Allah is Aware of all things .
2. 2.232 . And when ye have divorced women and they reach their term , place not difficulties in the way of their marrying their husbands if it is agreed between them in kindness . This is an admonition for him among you who believeth in Allah and the Last Day . That is more virtuous for you , and cleaner . Allah knoweth : ye know not .
2. 2.233 . Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years ; ( that is ) for those who wish to complete the suckling . The duty of feeding and clothing nursing mothers in a seemly manner is upon the father of the child . No one should be charged beyond his capacity . A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child , nor should he to whom the child is born ( be made to suffer ) because of his child . And on the ( father ' s ) heir is incumbent the like of that ( which was incumbent on the father ) . If they desire to wean the child by mutual consent and ( after ) consultation , it is no sin for them ; and if ye wish to give your children out to nurse , it is no sin for you , provided that ye pay what is due from you in kindness . Observe your duty to Allah , and know that Allah is Seer of what ye do .
2. 2.234 . Such of you as die and leave behind them wives , they ( the wives ) shall wait , keeping themselves apart , four months and ten days . And when they reach the term ( prescribed for them ) then there is no sin for you in aught that they may do with themselves in decency . Allah is Informed of what ye do .
2. 2.235 . There is no sin for you in that which ye proclaim or hide in your minds concerning your troth with women . Allah knoweth that ye will remember them . But plight not your troth with women except by uttering a recognized form of words . And do not consummate the marriage until ( the term ) prescribed is run . Know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds , so beware of Him ; and know that Allah is Forgiving , Clement .
2. 2.236 . It is no sin for you if ye divorce women while yet ye have not touched them , nor appointed unto them a portion . Provide for them , the rich according to his means , and the straitened according to his means , a fair provision . ( This is ) a bounden duty for those who do good .
2. 2.237 . If ye divorce them before ye have touched them and ye have appointed unto them a portion , then ( pay the ) half of that which ye appointed , unless they ( the women ) agree to forgo it , or he agreeth to forgo it in whose hand is the marriage tie . To forgo is nearer to piety ; And forget not kindness among yourselves . Allah is Seer of what ye do .
2. 2.238 . Be guardians of your prayers , and of the midmost prayer , and stand up with devotion to Allah .
2. 2.239 . And if ye go in fear , then ( pray ) standing or on horseback . And when ye are again in safety , remember Allah , as He hath taught you that which ( heretofore ) ye knew not .
2. 2.240 . ( In the case of ) those of you who are about to die and leave behind them wives , they should bequeath unto their wives a provision for the year without turning them out , but if they go out ( of their own accord ) there is no sin for you in that which they do of themselves within their rights . Allah is Mighty , Wise .
