The Good Or The Moral Element (11)

to realize the barriers which should be overcome before exercising such a right,

“And divorced women shall wait (as regards their marriage) for three menstrual periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allâh has created in their wombs, if they believe in Allâh and the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as regards living expenses) similar (to those of their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and respect) to what is reasonable, but men have a degree (of responsibility) over them. And Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (II, 228).

The divorce is twice, after that, either you retain her on reasonable terms or release her with kindness. And it is not lawful for you (men) to take back (from your wives) any of your Mahr (bridal-money given by the husband to his wife at the time of marriage) which you have given them, except when both parties fear that they would be unable to keep the limits ordained by Allâh (e.g. to deal with each other on a fair basis). Then if you fear that they would not be able to keep the limits ordained by Allâh, then there is no sin on either of them if she gives back (the Mahr or a part of it) for her Al-Khula’ (divorce). These are the limits ordained by Allâh, so do not transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits ordained by Allâh, then such are the Zalimûn (wrong-doers) (II, 229)

And if he has divorced her (the third time), then she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she has married an-other husband. Then, if the other husband divorces her, it is no sin on both of them that they reunite, provided they feel that they can keep the limits ordained by Allâh. These are the limits of Allâh, which He makes plain for the people who have knowledge. (II, 230); 
 

“O Prophet! When you divorce women, divorce them at their
“Iddah” (prescribed periods) and count (accurately) their ‘Iddah (periods).And fear Allâh your Lord (O Muslims). And turn them not out of their (husband's) homes nor shall they (themselves) leave, except in case they are guilty of some open illegal sexual intercourse...” (LXV, 1),

(Then when they are about to attain their term appointed, either take them back in a good manner or part with them in a good manner. And take as witness two just persons from among you (Muslims). And establish the testimony for Allâh....” (LXV, 2), and to know how many trials of reconciliation should be made. However, the one who withdraws his decision of separation obtains the divine mercy,

“Those who take an oath not to have sexual relation with their wives must wait for four months, then if they re-turn (change their idea in this period) verily, Al1âh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (II, 226).