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during their marriage, he has no right to take it back after he divorces
her. Believing men know this truth, and so do their best to obey this
command.
It is not lawful for you to keep anything you have given them, unless a
couple fears that they will not remain within Allah's limits [that He es-
tablished for humanity]. If you fear that they will not remain within
these limits, there is nothing wrong in the wife ransoming herself with
some of what she received. These are Allah's limits [that He established
for humanity], so do not overstep them. Those who overstep these lim-
its are wrongdoers. (Surat al-Baqara: 229)
As seen, Islamic morality has a very high opinion of women and
seeks to prevent them from suffering any difficulties or hardships. Thus,
believing men safeguard the rights of women and are most considerate
toward them.
