Page 177 - Learning from the Qur'an

Those to whom people said, 'The people have gathered against
you, so fear them.' But that merely increased their faith and they
said, 'Allah is enough for us and the Best of Guardians.' (Qur'an,
3:173)

THEY ARE NOT INFLUENCED
BY WEALTH AND STATUS
Those who, if We establish them firmly on the earth, will perform
prayer and give alms, and command what is right and forbid what
is wrong. The end result of all affairs is with Allah. (Qur'an, 22:41)
He (Qarun) went out among his people in his finery. Those who
desired the life of this world said, 'Oh! If only we had the same as
Qarun has been given! What immense good fortune he possesses.'
But those who had been given knowledge said, 'Woe to you!
Allah's reward is better for those who believe and act rightly. But
only the steadfast will obtain it.' (Qur'an, 28:79-80)

THEY PROTECT AND CARE FOR WOMEN
Let them (who you divorce) live where you live, according to your
means. Do not put pressure on them, so as to harass them. If they
are pregnant, maintain them until they give birth. If they are
suckling for you, give them their wages and consult together with
correctness and courtesy. But if you make things difficult for one
another, another woman should do the suckling for you. (Qur'an,
65:6)
Divorce can be pronounced two times; in which case wives may
be retained with correctness and courtesy or released with good
will. It is not lawful for you to keep anything you have given them
unless a couple fear that they will not remain within Allah's limits.
If you fear that they will not remain within Allah's limits, there is
nothing wrong in the wife ransoming herself with some of what
she received. These are Allah's limits, so do not overstep them.
Those who overstep Allah's limits are wrongdoers. (Qur'an, 2:229)

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