And the [divorced] mothers should nurse their children for two whole years, if they wish to complete the period of nursing; and during that period the father of the child shall be responsible for the maintenance of the mother in a reasonable manner. No soul is charged with more than it can bear. No mother should be made to suffer on account of her child, and no father should be made to suffer on account of his child. The same duties devolve upon the father's heir [in case of the death of the father]. But if, after consultation, they choose by mutual agreement to wean the child, there shall be no blame on them. Nor shall it be any offence for you if you desire to engage a wet-nurse for your children, provided you hand over what you have agreed to pay, in a reasonable manner. Have fear of God and know that God is observant of all your actions.
مادرها فرزندان خود را دو سال تمام شير دهند. [اين‌] براى كسى است كه بخواهد دوره‌ى شير دادن را كامل كند، و خوراك و پوشاك آنها به طور شايسته بر عهده‌ى پدر فرزند است. هيچ كس جز به قدر توانش مكلّف نمى‌شود. هيچ مادرى نبايد به خاطر [اختلافات خود] به كودكش