229. The divorce is twice, after that, either you retain her on
reasonable terms or release her with kindness. And it is not lawful
for you (men) to take back (from your wives) any of your
Mahr (bridal money given by the husband to his wife at the
time of marriage) which you have given them, except when both
parties fear that they would be unable to keep the limits ordained
by Allâh (e.g. to deal with each other on a fair basis). Then if
you fear that they would not be able to keep the limits ordained by
Allâh, then there is no sin on either of them if she gives back
(the Mahr or a part of it) for her Al-Khul'
(divorce). These are the limits ordained by Allâh, so do not
transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits ordained by
Allâh, then such are the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.).
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