Surah Al Mujaadila Ayat 3
The Argument · English translation · Edition God
Those who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers, then go back on what they said, must set free a slave before they may touch one another. To this you are exhorted, and God is well aware of what you do.
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Surah Al Mujaadila Ayat 1
God has heard the statement of she who argued with you concerning her husband, as she complained to God. God heard your conversation. God is Hearing and Seeing.
Surah Al Mujaadila Ayat 2
Those of you who estrange their wives by equating them with their mothers—they are not their mothers. Their mothers are none else but those who gave birth to them. What they say is evil, and a blatant lie. But God is Pardoning and Forgiving.
Surah Al Mujaadila Ayat 4
But whoever cannot find the means must fast for two consecutive months before they may touch one another. And if he is unable, then the feeding of sixty needy people. This, in order that you affirm your faith in God and His Messenger. These are the ordinances of God. The unbelievers will have a painful punishment.
Surah Al Mujaadila Ayat 5
Those who oppose God and His Messenger will be subdued, as those before them were subdued. We have revealed clear messages. The unbelievers will have a demeaning punishment.
About this reference
This is ayat 3 of Surah Al Mujaadila (The Argument), surah 58 of the Quran. This surah contains 22 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.
Read all 22 ayats of Surah Al Mujaadila