The Holy Quran 33:49 — Surah Al-Ahzab

Arabic text

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا نَكَحْتُمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ ثُمَّ طَلَّقْتُمُوهُنَّ مِن قَبْلِ أَن تَمَسُّوهُنَّ فَمَا لَكُمْ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِنْ عِدَّةٍ تَعْتَدُّونَهَا ۖ فَمَتِّعُوهُنَّ وَسَرِّحُوهُنَّ سَرَاحًا جَمِيلًا

Translation

O you who have Imaan! When you marry Mu'min women and then divorce them before touching them (before consummating the marriage), there will be no waiting period (Iddah) incumbent on them for (separating from) you, which you will have to count (to ensure that it is completed). Grant them a provision (a gift, which will be half the dowry if the dowry had already been specified) and part from them in a most beautiful manner (without causing them any hurt).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The iddah of a woman divorced before consummation: that is, a man who divorces his wife without having had marital relations with her must, if her mahr (bridal gift) was fixed, give half the mahr; otherwise he should send her off graciously after giving her some benefit (that is, a set of clothing according to custom and his means).

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