002:232

The Holy Qor-aan                                                                                                              002:232

وَاِذَا طَلَّقۡتُمُ النِّسَآءَ فَبَلَغۡنَ اَجَلَهُنَّ فَاَمۡسِكُوۡهُنَّ بِمَعۡرُوۡفٍ اَوۡ سَرِّحُوۡهُنَّ بِمَعۡرُوۡفٍ‌ وَلَا تُمۡسِكُوۡهُنَّ ضِرَارًا لِّتَعۡتَدُوۡا‌ ۚ وَمَنۡ يَّفۡعَلۡ ذٰ لِكَ فَقَدۡ ظَلَمَ نَفۡسَهٗ ‌ؕ وَلَا تَتَّخِذُوۡٓا اٰيٰتِ اللّٰهِ هُزُوًا‌ وَّاذۡكُرُوۡا نِعۡمَتَ اللّٰهِ عَلَيۡكُمۡ وَمَآ اَنۡزَلَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ مِّنَ الۡكِتٰبِ وَالۡحِكۡمَةِ يَعِظُكُمۡ بِهٖ‌ؕ وَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ وَاعۡلَمُوۡٓا اَنَّ اللّٰهَ بِكُلِّ شَىۡءٍ عَلِيۡمٌ

Wa-ezaa-tul-luq-to-moon-nay-saa-aa                                                                                            Fa-ba-lugh-na-aa-ja-la-hoon-na                                                                                                       Fa-um-say-koo-hoon-na-bay-mau-roo-fin                                                                                    Auo-sur-ray-ho-hoon-na-bay-mau-roo-fin.                                                                                 Wa-la-toom-say-koo-hoon-na-dzay-raa-run-lay-tau-ta-do.                                                       Wa-mun-yuf-ul-zaa-lay-ka-fa-qud-za-la-ma-nuf-sa-hoo.                                                     Wa-laa-tut-ta-khay-zoo-aa-yaa-til-laa-hay-hozo-wa.                                                              Wuz-ko-roo-nae-ma-tul-laa-hay-alai-koom                                                                                   Wa-maa-oon-zay-la-alai-koom-may-nul-kay-taa-bay                                                                 Wul-hik-ma-tay-ya-aiy-zo-koom-bay-he.                                                                                         Wut-ta-qool-laa-ha-wau-la-moo                                                                                                         Un-nul-laa-ha-bay-kool-lay-shai-in-aleem.

And when you have divorced the women                                                                         And they have reached the end of their terms                                                                  Then you retain them with fairness                                                                                      Or send them away with fairness.                                                                                           And do not detain them forcibly so that you cross the line.                                        And whoever does that has surely wronged himself.                                                  And do not treat the signs of Allah as a joke.                                                                  And remember the blessing of Allah on you                                                                     And that what He entrusted to you from the Book                                                         And the wisdom with which He admonishes you.                                                          And you should love Allah and know                                                                                    That Allah is the Knower of all things

• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses; additionally; but; also; more over; though; when; while; yet; whereupon)
• اِ ذَ ا — Ezaa — When (= Any time or event)
• طَلَّقۡ — Tul-luq — Divorced (= v., Dissolved, ended, finished, rendered non-existing, renounced or terminated the marriage.   A must read with  this section is Note 002:228.    Here the divorce means  the third and final divorce covered in the verse 002:231)
• تُمُ — To-mo…(on) — You (= pro., pl., m., 2^nd person. You men)
• النِّسَآءَ — Nay-saa-aa — Women (= Wives.  Literal meanings include girls or females of the mankind; women folk)
• فَ — Fa — Then (= Consequently; as a result; so; thus; therefore; yet)
• بَلَغۡنَ — Ba-lugh — Reached end (= v., Approached, arrived, attained; come upon; completed, delivered, finished, fulfilled or reached the end of the prescribed term)
• اَجَلَ — Aa-ja-la — Term (= Duration; period. The term Iddut [counted days] is the   prescribed period of waiting after the divorce process has been commenced)
• هُنَّ — Hoon-na — Them (= pl, f, in 3rd person. Refers to aforesaid women)
• فَ — Fa — Then (= Consequently; as a result; so; thus; therefore; yet)
• اَمۡسِكُو — Um-say-koo — Retain (= Hold together; keep them in home gracefully and honorably)
• هُنَّ — Hoon-na — Them (= pl, f, in 3rd person. Refers to aforesaid women)
• بِ — Bay — With (= The Arabic word  بِ  literally means ‘with’ in English)
• مَعۡرُوۡفٍ — Mau-roo-fin — Fairness (= With grace and honor.    In decency, equity, justice or kindness.   On equitable terms.   Appropriately; decently; equitably; fairly; honorably; lawfully; nicely; properly; reasonably;   righteously; suitably.  According to the custom and usage.   In a fair, just, appropriate, approved,  becoming, befitting, customary, equitable, reasonable proper or suitable basis, fashion, manner, method, way  or form.  As a gesture of kindness)
• اَوۡ — Auo — Or (= Alternatively; in substitution)
• سَرِّحُوۡ — Sur-ray-hoo — Send away (= Bid farewell; let go; release; send off.  This site does not subscribe to the translation ‘Set them free’ as done by some translators)
• هُنَّ — Hoon-na — Them (= pl, f, in 3rd person. Refers to aforesaid women)
• بِ — Bay — With (= The Arabic word  بِ  literally means ‘with’ in English
• مَعۡرُوۡفٍ — Mau-roo-fin — Fairness (= On equitable terms.   See مَعۡرُوۡفٍ above)
• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ   above)
• لَا — Laa — Do not (= Absolute denial; never; not at all; total negation)
• تُمۡسِكُوۡ — Toom-say-koo — You Detain (= Hold back; keep back; restrain; retain; withhold.   In the context here this word definitely DOES NOT MEAN as applied in criminal matters to arrest, detain, imprison or incarcerate a suspect in a jail or judicial custody)
• هُنَّ — Hoon-na — Them (= pl, f, in 3rd person. Refers to aforesaid women)
• ضِرَارًا — Dzay-ra-run — Forcibly (= Against will; by force or pressure; to impose hardship; under compulsion; wrongfully. Also to dishonor, harm, humiliate, hurt, injure or insult them)
• لِ — Lay — So that (= For the attention. benefit, object, purpose or reason of;  intended to benefit; regarding; relative to)
• تَعۡتَدُوۡا‌ — Tau-to-do — You cross the line (= v., pres., pl., 2^nd person. Cause corruption; commit  excess; cross or exceed the limit; cross over decency; mess up; spoil; ruin; transgress; take undue advantage. Also, annoy, damage, dishonor, disrespect, harass, harm, hurt, humiliate, injure, maltreat, or in any way cause or inflict any loss)
• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ   above)
• مَنۡ — Mun — Who (= Anyone; whoever; whom; whomever; whoso)
• يَّفۡعَلۡ —  Yuf-ul — Does (= Acts, attempts, behaves; brings about, performs, practices, accomplishes, or has or shows the ability, capability or power to do)
• ذٰلِكَ — Zaa-lay-ka — That (= Here; refers to an aforesaid fact, person or statement;  it was because; right here; such is this; that is how it is)
• فَ — Fa — Then (= Consequently; as a result; so; thus; therefore; yet)
• قَدۡ —  Qud — Surely (= Absolutely, assuredly, categorically; certainly; indeed; definitely; doubtlessly; for sure; positively, specially,  specifically, verily; with no doubt)
• ظَلَمَ — Za-la-ma — Wronged (= v., Acted improperly or wickedly; committed grievous wrong; did evil or injustice; harmed or unfairly treated others or yourself; transgressed; violated)
• نَفۡسَ — Nuf-sa  — Self (= n., s., An individual’s heart, mind or soul; person)
• هٗ — Hoo — Him (= pro., s., m., 3^rd person. Refers to the husband who is divorcing his wife)
• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ  above)
•  لَا — Laa — Do not (= Absolute denial; never; not at all; total negation)
• تَتَّخِذُوۡٓا — Tut-ta-kha-zoo — You treat (= Bring in; consider; construe; involve; make; put in; seize; take)
• اٰيٰتِ — Aa-yaa-t..(il) — Signs (= n., pl of … An argument, corroboration, indication, insinuation, pointer, portent, sign, suggestion, symbol or token. See Note 002:074)
• اللّٰهِ — Laa-hay — Allah — (= The Almighty God; The only One worthy of worship)
• هُزُوًا‌ — Ho-zo-waa — Joke (= Funny humiliation; jest; laughing matter; laughing  stock; mockery. Make a game of. Hold or project someone in contempt or ridicule.   2. Lightly.    See our Commentary The Holy Qor-aan is no Joke)
• وَّ — Wa…(uz) — And — (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses; additionally; but  also; more over; though; when; while; yet; whereupon)

The set-up in next Five (5) words is also in 002:232, 003:104, 005:008, etc

• اذۡكُرُوۡا — Uzko-roo — Remember (= v., pl., 1. Attend to; bear in mind; call to mind; keep in mind; pay attention; think of. 2. Beseech, celebrate the praise, glorify, pray or praise with gratitude.  A/t/a solemnly ponder, reflect over or rehearse)
• نِعۡمَتَ — Nae-ma-ta..(ul) — Blessing (= n., s., Special gift, favor or reward. See Note 002:212)
• اللّٰهِ — Laa-hay — Allah (= The Almighty God; The only One worthy of worship)
• عَلَيۡ– Alai — On (= Above; against; before; during; for; on top of; over; to; upon)
• كُمۡ — Koom — You (= pro., pl., m., 2^nd person., You . The Holy Qor-aan states that way when addressing both men and women jointly
• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ   above)
• مَا — Maa –What (= All that; whatever; whatsoever)
• اَنۡزَلَ — Un-za-la — He entrusted  ** (= v., past., s., 3^rd person. Dispatched; gave; granted; inspired, revealed. Handed. laid, lowered or sent down. Also, delivered; landed; provided; released; supplied.  ** See Note 002:005a )
• عَلَيۡ — Alai — To (= Above; against; before; for; on; o top of; over; upon)
• كُمۡ — Koom — You (= pro., pl., m., 2^nd person., You . The Holy Qor-aan states that way when addressing both men and women jointly
• مِنَ — May-n(ul) — From (= Among, from or out of the class, category, count, kind or several articles, things, persons or phenomenon)
• الۡكِتٰبِ — Kay-taa-bay — The Book (= 1. The Holy Scripture. The Decreed part of the religion.  The Testament that holds good and eternally operative.  The Holy Direction of commands, rules and regulations.   The Spiritual Code codifying the rules of universal application.   The Divine Directive of Commandments and Prohibitions.   2. A collection of mandated, ordered, prescribed, preserved, recorded, written do’s and don’ts. 3. Authentic penned down material in black & white)
• وَ — Wa…(ul) — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses. See وَ  above)
• الۡحِكۡمَةِ — Hik-ma-tay — Wisdom (= Ability to distinguish good from bad, right from wrong; administered appropriate instruction. Administered appropriate instruction.  Comprehension;  intelligence; understanding; shrewdness. Translating الۡحِكۡمَةِ as ‘The knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence’ is supported by the verse 003:066 since the prophet Abraham prayed many centuries earlier and had made a forecast about the Holy Prophet Mohammad, s.a.w. See our Commentary “The Wisdom“)
• يَعِظُ — Ya-aiy-zo — He admonishes (= v., pres., s., 3^rd person. Advises, commands, directs,    gives, exhorts, guides, instructs, helps, lays out, lays down, mandates, orders, preaches, prescribes, recommends, shows, tells or urges administratively or authoritatively as to what is the correct course, linier lines, proper path or right road)
• كُمۡ — Koom — You (= pro., pl., m., 2^nd person., You . The Holy Qor-aan states that way when addressing both men and women jointly
• بِ — Bay — With (= The Arabic word  بِ  literally means ‘with’ in English
• هٖ — He — It (= pro., s., m., 3^rd person. Refers to the aforesaid Book and what it contained)

The Holy Qor-aan has used the Phrase Wut-ta-qool-laa-ha  … in many contexts

• وَ — Wa … (ut) — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ   above)
• اتَّقُوا — Ta-qoo … (la) — You love (= v., pres., pl., 2^nd person. Act piously and avoid angering Allah by being deeply in love with Him; be afraid, pious or righteous. See our Commentary titled as The Righteous . Also, fear Allah much; take as the shield)
• ٱللَّهَ — Laa-ha — Allah (= The Almighty God; The only One worthy of worship)
• وَ — Wa — And (= Conj., links words, phrases or clauses.  See وَ   above)
• اعۡلَمُوۡٓا — Au-la-moo — Know (= Be aware; stand informed; keep in mind; remember)
• اَنَّ — Un-na..(ul) — Certainly (= Absolutely; definitely; doubtlessly; earnestly; indeed; positively; really; seriously; surely; truly; verily)

  The following text is a repeat in verses 002:232, 005:098, 064:012, etc.

• اللّٰهُ — Laa-ho — Allah (= The Almighty God; The only One worthy of worship)
• بِ — Bay — With (= Literally the word بِ  means with. A/t/a, ‘of’)
• كُلِّ — Kool-lay — All (= Entirely. Totally. Wholly. In everything, time or place. A/t/a,  ‘every thing’)
• شَىۡءٍ — Sha-in — Things (= Smallest part of any article, item, object, matter, thing or phenomenon or stuff. See also 002:156. A/t/a, ‘thing’)
• عَلِيۡمٌ‏ — Alee-m — Knower (= superlative form indicates the greatest, the highest, the most, and highlights that none more than Him knows, is knowing. Fully acquainted. Informed to the maximum. Has total and perfect knowledge. Has nothing out of sight. Knows all. Well-Aware. Most Knowledgeable. Well-Acquainted. See also 001:001)

** Note 002:232.  The four components stated towards the end of this verse have been pinned on the following four specifics by some translators.

• The signs of Allah (اٰيٰتِ اللّٰهِ) as the Laws (verses) of Allah.
• The favor of Allah (نِعۡمَتَ اللّٰهِ) as the religion of Islaam.
• The book of Allah (الۡكِتٰبِ) as the Holy Qor-aan.
• The wisdom (الۡحِكۡمَةِ) as “the Prophet’s Sunnah — legal ways — Islamic jurisprudence.”