Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 65
Number of Ayah – 12
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 28 Ayah 1-12
Starting Page Number – 558th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah At-Talaq
Surah At-Talaq, the 65th surah of the Quran, addresses the topic of divorce and provides guidance on the proper procedures and etiquettes of divorce. It derives its name from the mention of “At-Talaq” (divorce) in the surah. It consists of 12 verses.
The surah begins by laying down the regulations and guidelines for divorce. It highlights the importance of following the prescribed procedures and timelines for divorce, and the necessity of observing the waiting period (Iddah) for women before they can remarry.
Surah At-Talaq advises both husbands and wives to exercise patience and to make efforts towards reconciliation before resorting to divorce. It encourages open communication, mediation, and seeking the advice of wise individuals or religious authorities to resolve conflicts within the marital relationship.
The surah emphasizes the importance of fulfilling marital responsibilities and treating one another with kindness and respect. It reminds both spouses of their obligations towards each other and encourages them to honor their commitments.
Surah At-Talaq discusses the various scenarios and circumstances related to divorce, including the revocable and irrevocable forms of divorce. It provides guidance on how to handle divorce with dignity and righteousness, emphasizing the need to honor the rights and well-being of both parties involved.
The surah highlights the broader social implications of divorce and emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relations, especially when children are involved. It encourages parents to prioritize the welfare and upbringing of their children even after divorce.
Surah At-Talaq concludes by reminding believers of the mercy and forgiveness of Allah. It assures them that He is aware of their struggles and that He provides a way out of difficult situations. It encourages them to trust in Allah’s guidance and to turn to Him for help and support.
In summary, Surah At-Talaq provides guidance on the proper procedures and etiquettes of divorce. It emphasizes the importance of reconciliation, patience, and fulfilling marital responsibilities. The surah encourages maintaining good relations, especially for the well-being of children. It reminds believers of Allah’s mercy and guidance in difficult situations and encourages them to seek His help and support.
Read English Translated Version of Surah At-Talaq
1. O Prophet! ˹Instruct the believers:˺ When you ˹intend to˺ divorce women, then divorce them with concern for their waiting period, and count it accurately. And fear Allah, your Lord. Do not force them out of their homes, nor should they leave—unless they commit a blatant misconduct. These are the limits set by Allah. And whoever transgresses Allah’s limits has truly wronged his own soul. You never know, perhaps Allah will bring about a change ˹of heart˺ later.
2. Then when they have ˹almost˺ reached the end of their waiting period, either retain them honourably or separate from them honourably. And call two of your reliable men to witness ˹either way˺—and ˹let the witnesses˺ bear true testimony for ˹the sake of˺ Allah. This is enjoined on whoever has faith in Allah and the Last Day. And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for them,
3. and provide for them from sources they could never imagine. And whoever puts their trust in Allah, then He ˹alone˺ is sufficient for them. Certainly Allah achieves His Will. Allah has already set a destiny for everything.
4. As for your women past the age of menstruation, in case you do not know, their waiting period is three months, and those who have not menstruated as well. As for those who are pregnant, their waiting period ends with delivery. And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make their matters easy for them.
5. This is the commandment of Allah, which He has revealed to you. And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will absolve them of their sins and reward them immensely.
6. Let them live where you live ˹during their waiting period˺, according to your means. And do not harass them to make their stay unbearable. If they are pregnant, then maintain them until they deliver. And if they nurse your child, compensate them, and consult together courteously. But if you fail to reach an agreement, then another woman will nurse ˹the child˺ for the father.
7. Let the man of wealth provide according to his means. As for the one with limited resources, let him provide according to whatever Allah has given him. Allah does not require of any soul beyond what He has given it. After hardship, Allah will bring about ease.
8. ˹Imagine˺ how many societies rebelled against the commandments of their Lord and His messengers, so We called each ˹society˺ to a severe account and subjected them to a horrible punishment.
9. So they tasted the evil consequences of their doings, and the outcome of their doings was ˹total˺ loss.
10. Allah has ˹also˺ prepared for them a severe punishment. So fear Allah, O people of reason and faith. Allah has indeed revealed to you a Reminder,
11. ˹and sent˺ a messenger reciting to you Allah’s revelations, making things clear so that He may bring those who believe and do good out of darkness and into light. And whoever believes in Allah and does good will be admitted by Him into Gardens under which rivers flow, to stay there for ever and ever. Allah will have indeed granted them an excellent provision.
12. Allah is the One Who created seven heavens ˹in layers˺, and likewise for the earth. The ˹divine˺ command descends between them so you may know that Allah is Most Capable of everything and that Allah certainly encompasses all things in ˹His˺ knowledge.