divorced women should wait for three menstrual cycles it is unlawful for them if they believe in god and the last day to hide what god has created in their wombs. their husbands have the right to take them back within that time if they desire to be reconciled. the wives have rights corresponding to those which the husbands have according to what is recognized to be fair but men have a rank above them. god is almighty and all wise.
والمطلقات يتربصن بأنفسهن ثلاثة قروء ولا يحل لهن أن يكتمن ما خلق الله في أرحامهن إن كن يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر وبعولتهن أحق بردهن في ذلك إن أرادوا إصلاحا ولهن مثل الذي عليهن بالمعروف وللرجال عليهن درجة والله عزيز حكيم