Protection for Women [4:20] If you wish to marry another wife, in place of your present wife, and you had given any of them a great deal, you shall not take back anything you had given her. Would you take it fraudulently, maliciously, and sinfully? [4:21] How could you take it back, after you have … Continue reading Women and Property Rights – Protection of Women (4:20 – 4:21)
Repentance (4:17 – 4:19)
Repentance [4:17] Repentance is acceptable by GOD from those who fall in sin out of ignorance, then repent immediately thereafter. GOD redeems them. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. [4:18] Not acceptable is the repentance of those who commit sins until death comes to them, then say, "Now I repent." Nor is it acceptable from those … Continue reading Repentance (4:17 – 4:19)
Adultery and Society (4:15 – 4:16)
Health Quarantine [4:15] Those who commit adultery among your women, you must have four witnesses against them, from among you. If they do bear witness, then you shall keep such women in their homes until they die, or until GOD creates an exit for them.* *4:15 A woman witnessed by four people in the act … Continue reading Adultery and Society (4:15 – 4:16)
God Communicates With Us Through His Messenger (4:13 – 4:14)
God Communicates With Us Through His Messenger [4:13] These are GOD's laws. Those who obey GOD and His messenger, He will admit them into gardens with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever. This is the greatest triumph. [4:14] As for the one who disobeys GOD and His messenger, and transgresses His laws, He will admit … Continue reading God Communicates With Us Through His Messenger (4:13 – 4:14)
Inheritance Distribution (4:7, 4:8, 4:11, 4:12, 4:176)
Below is the breakdown of the inheritance distribution according to the verses of the Quran to the best of our ability. God forgive us if we make an error in this representation. It is based on the five verses in the Quran that discuss this matter with specified allocations: 4:7, 4:8, 4:11, 4:12, 4:176 Women's Inheritance … Continue reading Inheritance Distribution (4:7, 4:8, 4:11, 4:12, 4:176)
Happy Mothers Day Activity
What was the most important thing my mom ever did? What was your mom right about? Who are other important women today aside from your mother? What do you think is the hardest part about being a mom? I really appreciated when my mom… Three words that describe mom… Mom loves me because? What did … Continue reading Happy Mothers Day Activity
Inheritance, Property Rights, Women and Orphans (4:7 – 4:10)
Women's Inheritance Rights [4:7] The men get a share of what the parents and the relatives leave behind. The women too shall get a share of what the parents and relatives leave behind. Whether it is a small or a large inheritance, (the women must get) a definite share. [4:8] During distribution of the inheritances, … Continue reading Inheritance, Property Rights, Women and Orphans (4:7 – 4:10)
Inheritance and Maturity (4:4 – 4:6)
[4:4] You shall give the women their due dowries, equitably. If they willingly forfeit anything, then you may accept it; it is rightfully yours. [4:5] Do not give immature orphans the properties that GOD has entrusted with you as guardians. You shall provide for them therefrom, and clothe them, and treat them kindly. [4:6] You … Continue reading Inheritance and Maturity (4:4 – 4:6)
Polygamy (4:3)
Grounds For Polygamy* [4:3] If you deem it best for the orphans, you may marry their mothers - you may marry two, three, or four. If you fear lest you become unfair, then you shall be content with only one, or with what you already have. Additionally, you are thus more likely to avoid financial … Continue reading Polygamy (4:3)
God or Money? (4:2)
Regard the Orphans [4:2] You shall hand over to the orphans their rightful properties. Do not substitute the bad for the good, and do not consume their properties by combining them with yours. This would be a gross injustice. God puts us in that position to determine if we choose God or money. Matthew 6:24: … Continue reading God or Money? (4:2)
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