And women who are divorced should keep themselves waiting for three (menstrual) courses, and it is not lawful for them to hide that which Allah has created in their wombs, if they are believers in Allah and the period hereafter; and their husbands have a greater right to take them back in that (period), if they intend reconciliation. And for the (women) is the like of that which is (incumbent) on them of the recognised (good), (i.e. women too have rights like men) and for the men is a degree above the (women), and Allah is Mighty, Wise. (R 28)