Quran Page 36: The Sanctity of Marriage and the Ethics of Divorce (Surah Al-Baqarah 225-230)
📖 About Surah Al-Baqarah (Page 36) Page 36 addresses the weight of our words and the complexities of domestic life. It begins by clarifying that Allah does not hold us accountable for unintentional oaths, but rather for what our hearts truly intend. The page then moves into the laws of Ila' (swearing off marital relations) and the detailed procedures for divorce (Talaq) . These verses establish the 'Iddah (waiting period) for women and the conditions under which a couple may reconcile or choose to part in a "good manner." It concludes with the specific ruling regarding a third divorce and the requirements for remarriage between the same parties. 🕌 Arabic Text (Page 36) 🌍 English Translation (Sahih International) Verse 225: Allah does not impose blame upon you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He imposes blame upon you for what your hearts have earned. And Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing. Verse 226: ...