Surah At-Talaq
Surah 65 · The Divorce · 12 verses · medinan
The Divorce — at-Talaq, which sets out the procedure in detail. It is also called "the short Surat an-Nisa".
The story
This surah is about what happens when a family breaks up, and it is full of rules to make sure nobody is treated badly. And right in the middle, Allah promises: whoever is careful with Allah, He will open a door for them that they never expected.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-2
Counting and housing
The waiting period, staying in the home, witnesses required — and the way out promised.
AYAH 2-3
From where he does not expect
Provision and relief for whoever keeps their duty to Allah.
AYAH 6-7
Nursing and maintenance
Payment for nursing, consultation between parents, and spending according to means.
Verses to carry
- 65:2"Whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out."
- 65:3"And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah — He is sufficient for him."
- 65:7"Allah will bring about ease after hardship."
Remember this
When you cannot see any way out of a problem, Allah can open a door you did not know was there.
Talk about it
Has something ever worked out in a way you never expected?