Woman Between Islam and Western Society
8. Concerning Divorce
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created a negative mentality in society. The Qur’an
again has the answer: “If they separate, God will
compensate each of them out of His own
abundance: He is Munificent, Wise.”
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The munificence of God refers to the vast provision
which God has made for his servants in this world.
In various ways God helps such distressed people.
For example, when a woman is divorced, it is but
natural that the sympathy of all her blood relations
should be aroused. And, as a result, without any
pressure being put on them, they are willing to help
and look after her. Besides, a new will-power is
awakened in such a woman and she sets about
exploiting her hidden potentialities, thus solving
her problems independently. Furthermore, previous
experiences having left her wiser and more careful,
she feels better equipped to enter into another
marital relationship with more success.
DIVORCE IN ISLAM
Nature demands that men and women lead their
lives together. The ideal way of leading such a life
is, according to the
shari’ah,
within the bonds of
