(In the case of) those of you who are about to die and leave behind them wives, they should bequeath unto their wives a provision for the year without turning them out, but if they go out (of their own accord) there is no sin for you in that which they do of themselves within their rights. Allah is Mighty, Wise.
The image “In the case of those of you who are about to die and leave behind them…” in Al Baqara 2:240 makes the responsibilities and tenderness that shape family life across generations more than an abstract idea. Let the ayah accompany your dhikr today as you reflect on which family responsibility calls for more patience, justice, or tenderness from you.
This is a personal reflection prompt, not tafsir. For interpretation, consult qualified scholarship and the ayah’s wider Quranic context.
Arabic Quran text from the Tanzil Project, reproduced verbatim. English meaning by Marmaduke Pickthall. Translation is not a replacement for the Arabic Quran.
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