139 - AN NISA (Ayat# 19-23)
This passage from the Quran addresses marital rights and restrictions for believers, emphasizing justice and ethical treatment of spouses. It prohibits forced marriage and outlines guidelines regarding inheritance, divorce, and subsequent remarriage. The text clarifies permissible and impermissible relationships, including stipulations about stepmothers, adopted children, and family members. It details the conditions under which a husband may take another wife, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling obligations to all spouses. The Quran also addresses the issue of *mahr* (dower) and prohibits its unjust retrieval. The discourse provides a comprehensive framework for marital conduct based on fairness, respect, and adherence to divine law.
