Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD

Quran 65:6–7 – A Psychological, Legal, Philosophical, and Theological Commentary

Abstract

Quran 65:6–7 provides compassionate guidelines for the treatment of women during divorce and after, emphasizing fairness, mutual cooperation, and trust in divine justice. This commentary explores these verses from multiple perspectives: theologically, through classical and contemporary Quranic exegesis; legally, by comparing Islamic divorce laws derived from the verses with modern family law in both Muslim-majority and Western countries; psychologically, by considering the emotional needs of both spouses and the child’s need for both mother and father; and philosophically, by reflecting on the ethical principles of justice, mercy, and hope underpinning the text. Classic scholars universally affirmed that a divorcing husband must provide suitable housing and maintenance for his wife during the waiting period (especially if she is pregnant), and that any nursing of infants should be fairly compensated abdurrahman.org abdurrahman.org. Modern commentators further highlight the spirit of these commands – promoting compassion in divorce and adaptability to contemporary realities – to ensure the well-being of all parties involved. In sum, Quran 65:6–7 envisions divorce not as a chaotic rupture, but as a process managed with dignity, support, and concern for the future, assuring believers that after the hardship of marital separation, divine ease and relief will follow.

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