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on (this) world and the hereafter. And they ask you about the orphans, say, “”To set right for them (their affairs) is good, and if you mingle (your affairs) with them, then (they are) your brothers, and Allah knows (can distinguish) the corrupt from the one who sets right affairs, and if Allah had willed He could have over- burdened you, Allah is certainly Mighty, Wise.””
“Orphans could be wealthy, in which case their expenditure can be managed through their wealth. Sometimes it might become really difficult to separate the expenditure of the orphans from that of the custodian, for instance the expenditure of meals. Under such circumstances the custodian should not take advantage and swallow the money of the orphans but he should set right their affairs, this rule can be extended to orphanages too. Allah (SWT) knows very well one who exploits and one who sets right affairs. If Allah (SWT) had willed He could have burdened the custodian by ordering him to bear the total expenditure of the orphans, He has not done this because He is Mighty Wise.”
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And do not marry polytheist women till they believe, and a believing slave girl is certainly better than a polytheist woman though she pleases you. And do not marry polytheist men till they believe, and a believing slave is certainly better than a polytheist man though he pleases you. Those invite (you) to the fire while Allah invites (you) to the garden and protective forgiveness through His order, and makes clear His signs for the human beings so that they may be mindful. (R 27)
“Polytheism is an unforgivable sin 4:48. If a Muslim marries a polytheist, the danger of adopting beliefs and practices of polytheism cannot be ruled out. It is a well-known fact that precaution is better than cure, therefore Muslims have been stopped from marrying polytheists. A believing slave (man or woman) who is normally considered low in the society is better than a polytheist even if he or she is pleasing because they invite towards hell whereas Allah (SWT) invites towards paradise. Allah (SWT) makes things clear for mankind so that they may be mindful and avoid things leading to hell.”
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And they ask you about menstruation, say, “”It is harmful, so keep aloof from women (wives) during menstruation and do not go near them till they are clean, then when they are clean go to them from where Allah has ordered you, Allah certainly loves those who turn to Him and He loves those who keep themselves clean.””
“Menstruation is the periodic discharge from women of unclean, waste material and blood. Sexual intercourse in this period is prohibited because it is unclean, unpleasant and harmful to both the members. Allah (SWT) likes those who repent and are clean. Women (wives) are compared to tilth for sowing the seed i.e. they should be approached with the intention of child birth. Even while discussing sex one is reminded about fearing Allah (SWT) so as to keep away from sinful acts because one day all of us will meet Him to give an account of all our deeds. The good news of paradise is given to the believers.”
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And the mothers shall suckle their children for two complete years, for him who desires to complete the suckling. And the duty of feeding and clothing nursing mothers in recognized (good manner), is upon the father of the child. No one is to be burdened but to the extent of his capacity. A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child nor a father on account of his child. And (the responsibility) on the heir, is similar to that (which was on the father). But if both desire weaning (Stopping mothers milk) by mutual agreement and consultation, there is no sin on them. And if you wish to engage a wet-nurse for your children there is no sin on you, when you pay what is due from you according to the recognised (good procedure), and fear Allah and know that Allah is the Seer of whatever you do.
“instructions are given regarding the new–born babies of the divorced women.”
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And those who die among you and leave behind wives, they (the widows) shall wait with regard to themselves for four months and ten days, then when they reach their (prescribed) term, there is no sin on you in that which they do for themselves in a recognised (good manner), and Allah is informed of what you do.
“The waiting period for a widow is four months and ten days after the death of her husband i.e. after this period she can marry and permission to propose to such widows for marriage is given.”
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There is no sin on you if you divorce women while you have not yet touched them or settled for them a settlement (dowry), but provide for them, (this is incumbent) on the rich in accordance with his power and on the straitened (Poor) in accordance with his power, a provision recognised (to be good), a duty incumbent on the doers of good.
“Instructions are given regarding divorcing women before touching them or before fixing any dowry and also regarding divorcing women whose dowries are fixed but they are not touched.”
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Be guardians of your worship (salat) and the middle (or the normal) worship (salat) and stand up for Allah in full obedience.
“The word ‘Awsat’ in the Chapter: 5 Verse 89 associated with the word ‘Wusta’ in the Verse 238 conveys the meaning of ‘normal’ (food). These two verses appear to convey the sense that we should monitor our Salat i.e. offer the Salat five times a day in the ‘normal’ procedure but when in fear, as in the case of a war, we can offer Salat while walking or on the back of the animal we are riding. This is Salat offered in an ‘Abnormal’ way. When the fear is gone, we are ordered to revert to the ‘normal’ procedure of Salat taught to us by Allah (SWT).”
