Alimony For Widows and Divorcees (2:240 -2:242)

Alimony For Widows and Divorcees

2:240 Those who die and leave wives, a will shall provide their wives with support for a year, provided they stay within the same household. If they leave, you commit no sin by letting them do whatever they wish, so long as righteousness is maintained. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.

2:241 The divorcees also shall be provided for, equitably. This is a duty upon the righteous.

2:242 GOD thus explains His revelations for you, that you may understand.

This is a great verse in support for women’s rights. God is instituting a safety net for the benefit of the women giving her at a minimum a year of financial support if the husband passes or due to divorce. Additionally God is allowing the widows and divorcees to be able to carry on with their lives without scrutiny as long as righteousness is maintained. In many cultures the widows are scrutinized if they pursue to find another husband and carry on in their lives. Many people want to see them not to remarry and live their lives in continuous grief.