البقرة — Al-Baqarah Ayat 237
وَاِنْ طَلَّقْتُمُوْهُنَّ مِنْ قَبْلِ اَنْ تَمَسُّوْهُنَّ وَقَدْ فَرَضْتُمْ لَهُنَّ فَرِيْضَةً فَنِصْفُ مَا فَرَضْتُمْ اِلَّآ اَنْ يَّعْفُوْنَ اَوْ يَعْفُوَا الَّذِيْ بِيَدِهٖ عُقْدَةُ النِّكَاحِ ۗ وَاَنْ تَعْفُوْٓا اَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوٰىۗ وَلَا تَنْسَوُا الْفَضْلَ بَيْنَكُمْ ۗ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُوْنَ بَصِيْرٌ
Wa in ṭallaqtumūhunna min qabli an tamassūhunna wa qad faraḍtum lahunna farīḍatan faniṣfu mā faraḍtum illā ay ya‘fūna au ya‘fuwal-lażī biyadihī ‘uqdatun-nikāḥ(i), wa an ta‘fū aqrabu lit-taqwā, wa lā tansawul-faḍla bainakum, innallāha bimā ta‘malūna baṣīr(un).
"And if you divorce them before you have touched them and you have already specified for them an obligation, then [give] half of what you specified - unless they forego the right or the one in whose hand is the marriage contract foregoes it. And to forego it is nearer to righteousness. And do not forget graciousness between you. Indeed Allah, of whatever you do, is Seeing."
Study Notes for البقرة — Al-Baqarah Ayat 237
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The translation presented here says: "And if you divorce them before you have touched them and you have already specified for them an obligation, then [give] half of what you specified - unless they forego the right or the one in whose hand is the marriage contract foregoes it. And to forego it is nearer to righteousness. And do not forget graciousness between you. Indeed Allah, of whatever you do, is Seeing." Translation helps non-Arabic readers approach the meaning, while the Arabic text remains the foundation of the Quran. Readers are encouraged to compare trusted translations and consult qualified teachers when studying legal, theological, or historical questions.
Reflection and Practical Meaning
This verse invites readers to slow down, remember Allah, and connect the message of the Quran with daily life. A useful way to approach Al-Baqarah ayah 237 is to ask three questions: what does this verse teach about Allah, what does it reveal about human character, and what small action can be practiced today? This method keeps reflection grounded and practical.
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Context for Quran Learners
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