Salam Alaikum
Its all over social media news that Senator Ahamd Sani Yerima divorced his controversial Egyptian teenage wife for another 15yrs old egyptian Girl. If true, Then, Senator Yerima's action is against the dictates of Qur'an and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBuh)
As a Graduate of Islamic studies and a well trained person in the said discipline, i believe it is my duty to Educate many people here about Islamic View on Divorce. I know many people will be blaming islam for Yerima's randy behaviour. But insha Allah,Im going to try my best to state the Position of islam on Divorce here.
According to the Glorious Quran, Allah (SWT) allowed divorce but hated it seriously. This can be seen in the words of Prophet Muhammad Here:
"The Most Hated Halal by ALLAH is Divorce"
Several questions may enter your mind after you read these words. Since Allah Hated it, Why did he allow it?
Now, im going to Quote All Qur'anic Verses that Talks about Divorce for Better Understanding
Quran Chapter 65. At-Talaq Verse 1 - 7 (of 12)
[65:1] O Prophet, when you divorce women, divorce them for their waiting-period, and compute the waiting period accurately, and hold Allah, your Lord, in awe. Do not turn them out of their homes (during the waiting period) - nor should they go away (from their homes) - unless they have committed a manifestly evil deed. Such are the bounds set by Allah; and he who transgresses the bounds set by Allah commits a wrong against himself. You do not know: maybe Allah will cause something to happen to pave the way (for reconciliation).
[65:2] And when they reach the end of their term (of waiting), then either honourably retain them (in the bond of wedlock) or honourably part with them, and call two persons of known probity as witnesses from among yourselves, and (let these witnesses) give upright testimony for the sake of Allah. That is to what all those that believe in Allah and the Last Day are exhorted. Allah will find a way out for him who fears Allah,
[65:3] and will provide him sustenance from whence he never even imagined. Whoever puts his trust in Allah, He shall suffice him. Surely Allah brings about what He decrees; Allah has set a measure for everything.
[65:4] The waiting period of those of your women who have lost all expectation of menstruation shall be three months in case you entertain any doubt; and the same shall apply to those who have not yet menstruated. As for pregnant women, their waiting period shall be until the delivery of their burden. Allah will create ease for him who fears Allah.
[65:5] This is the commandment of Allah that He has revealed to you. Whoever fears Allah, He will expunge his evil deeds and will richly reward him.
[65:6] (During the waiting period) lodge them according to your means wherever you dwell, and do not harass them to make them miserable. And if they are pregnant, provide for them maintenance until they have delivered their burden. And if they suckle your offspring whom they bore you, then give them due recompense, and graciously settle the question of compensation between yourselves by mutual understanding. But if you experience difficulty (in determining the compensation for suckling) then let another woman suckle the child.
[65:7] Whoever has abundant means, let him spend according to his means; and he whose means are straitened, let him spend out of what Allah has given him. Allah does not burden any human being beyond the means that He has bestowed upon him. Possibly Allah will grant ease after hardship.
Also, Check out these Verses
Quran 2 Verses 228-232
[2:228] Divorced women shall keep themselves in waiting for three menstrual courses and it is unlawful for them, if they believe in Allah and the Last Day, to hide whatever Allah might have created in their wombs. Should their husbands desire reconciliation during this time they are entitled to take them back into wedlock. Women have the same rights against their men as men have against them; but men have a degree above them. Allah is All- Powerful, All-Wise.
[2:229] Divorce can be pronounced twice: then, either honourable retention or kindly release should follow. (While dissolving the marriage tie) it is unlawful for you to take back anything of what you have given to your wives unless both fear that they may not be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah. Then, if they fear that they might not be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah, there is no blame upon them for what the wife might give away of her property to become released from the marriage tie. These are the bounds set by Allah; do not transgress them. Those of you who transgress the bounds set by Allah are indeed the wrong-doers.
[2:230] Then, if he divorces her (for the third time, after having pronounced the divorce twice), she shall not be lawful to him unless she first takes another man for a husband, and he divorces her. There is no blame upon them if both of them return to one another thereafter, provided they think that they will be able to keep within the bounds set by Allah. These are the bounds of Allah which He makes clear to a people who have knowledge (of the consequences of violating those bounds).
[2:231] And so, when you divorce women and they reach the end of their waiting term, then either retain them in a fair manner or let them go in a fair manner. And do not retain them to their hurt or by way of transgression; whosoever will do that will indeed wrong himself. Do not take the Signs of Allah in jest and remember Allah's favour upon you. He exhorts you to revere the Book and the Wisdom that He has sent down upon you. Fear Allah, and know well that Allah has full knowledge of everything.
[2:232] When you divorce women and they have completed their waiting term do not hinder them from marrying other men if they have agreed to this in a fair manner. That is an admonition to everyone of you who believes in Allah and the Last Day; that is a cleaner and purer way for you. For Allah knows whereas you do not know.
[2:236] There is no blame upon you if you divorce your wives before you have touched them or settled a bridal gift upon them. But even in this case you should make some provision for them: the affluent, according to his means; the straitened, according to his means - a provision in fair manner. That is a duty upon the good-doers.
[2:237] And if you divorce them before you touch them or settle a bridal gift upon them, then (give them) half of what you have settled unless either the women act leniently and forgo their claim, or he in whose hand is the marriage tie acts leniently (and pays the full amount). If you act leniently, it is closer to God-fearing. And forget not to act gracefully with one another, for indeed Allah sees all that you do.
And lastly Quran Chapter 2 Verse 241
[2:241] Likewise, let there be a fair provision for the divorced women; this is an obligation on the God-fearing.
First of all, muslim marriage according to sharia law is a contract that involve witnesses. Should there be need for seperation, being it on health ground or compatibility, Islam gives way for divorce. But this option shouldnt be abused as it will attract the wrath of Allah.
Lets take Q2 V 229 for instance :
“Divorce may be pronounced twice, then a woman must be retained in honour or allowed to go with kindness.” Qur’an Chapter 2 verses 229
This verse has been interpreted to mean that a man who has twice given notice of divorce over a period of two months should remember God before giving notice a third time. Then he should either keep his spouse with him in a spirit of goodwill, or he should release her without doing her any injustice.
This method of divorce prescribed by the Qur’an, i.e. taking three months to finalise it, makes it impossible for a man seeking divorce suddenly to cast his wife aside. Once he has said to his wife “I divorce you,” both are expected to think the situation over for a whole month. If the man has a change of opinion during this period, he can withdraw his words. If not, he will again say, “I divorce you,” and they must again review the situation for a further month. Even at this stage, the husband has the right to revoke the proceedings if he has had a change of heart. If, however, in the third month, he says, “I divorce you,” the divorce becomes final and the man ceases to have any right to revoke it. Now he is obliged to part with his wife in a spirit of good will, and give her full rights.
While marriage is the rule of life, and divorce only an exception, the latter must also be accepted as a reality. Indeed there already exist commandments to deal, accordingly, with such cases in both divine and human laws.
You might argue that three months or so is still an easy way to give divorce or perhaps that there should be no concept of divorce at all. But that is not a very sound strategy. We all know that situations develop in real life where divorce becomes the desired thing. There is just no escaping this fact no matter how much we dislike it. So its good to have the option of divorce. But its really unfair to misuse it
I sincerely appreciate Prophet Muhammad ‘s (PBUH) attitude towards HIS Wives (May Allah please them). Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) keep 100% justice and equality among HIS Wives. The purpose of Prophet’s marriage was not for sex. The main aims of Prophet’s marriage were protection of widow and divorcees. But its ridiculous that most so called learned
In conclusion, Islam has made it clear that Divorce is not the best option and that is why it has narrowed down the conditions and timings where it can be done when it becomes the most convenient option. But, it didn't make the process very difficult during that time where the conditions are available because that only makes it more difficult (emotionally) for children if they were involved... and so on. and Islam knows that if its Divorce laws were applied, then divorce won't happen except if it was the last and the most convenient option during that time.
Mal. SA'AD ABDULGANIY (Plato)
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