Surah Al Baqara Ayat 228
The Heifer · English translation · Edition God
Divorced women shall wait by themselves for three periods. And it is not lawful for them to conceal what God has created in their wombs, if they believe in God and the Last Day. Meanwhile, their husbands have the better right to take them back, if they desire reconciliation. And women have rights similar to their obligations, according to what is fair. But men have a degree over them. God is Mighty and Wise.
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Surah Al Baqara Ayat 226
Those who vow abstinence from their wives must wait for four months. But if they reconcile—God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 227
And if they resolve to divorce—God is Hearing and Knowing.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 229
Divorce is allowed twice. Then, either honorable retention, or setting free kindly. It is not lawful for you to take back anything you have given them, unless they fear that they cannot maintain God's limits. If you fear that they cannot maintain God’s limits, then there is no blame on them if she sacrifices something for her release. These are God’s limits, so do not transgress them. Those who transgress God’s limits are the unjust.
Surah Al Baqara Ayat 230
If he divorces her, she shall not be lawful for him again until she has married another husband. If the latter divorces her, then there is no blame on them for reuniting, provided they think they can maintain God's limits. These are God’s limits; He makes them clear to people who know.
About this reference
This is ayat 228 of Surah Al Baqara (The Heifer), surah 2 of the Quran. This surah contains 286 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.
Read all 286 ayats of Surah Al Baqara