Ayahs 221 – 228 Ayah 221 And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember. Beauty Money Intellect Status Why is a Believer Better? Ayah 222 And they ask you about menstruation. Say, "It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure. And when they have purified themselves, then come to them from where Allah has ordained for you. Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves." Prayer Tawaf Prohibited Marital Relationship Fasting Dhikr Staying near someone praying Rites of Hajj Permissible Attending Eid Prayer Recite Qur’an Listening Qur’an Women Physical Emotional Spiritual Physical Emotional Psychological Bloating Depressed mood Difficulties concentrating Weight Gain Abdominal Pain Muscle and joint pains Breast pain and swelling Headache Fatigue Difficulty sleeping Dizziness Anger Irritability Forgetfulness Confusion Feeling of loss of control Tension Restlessness Anxiety Food cravings Lack of sexual interest Decreased efficiency Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada Eat whole grains Take low fat, high fiber meals Avoid refined sugar Cut back on salt Cut back on caffeine Opt for organic products Build up your stores of calcium and magnesium Do not overcook the vegetables, eat lots of fresh Salad Drink plenty of water Evening Primrose Oil (500 mg – 3X) Calcium (1200 mg) Vitamin B6 (50 mg) Magnesium (360 mg) Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada How to Attain Allah’s Love Love of Allah Tawbah Purity Purify Limbs Purify Heart Purify Inner Self Purify Physically [Source: Mukhtasar Minhaaj al Qaasideen : P. 31, Author: Ahmad ibn ‘Abdur Rahmaan Al Maqdisee] Track your Menstrual Cycle: Apps Ayah 223 Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good tidings to the believers. Similarly a man takes care of his wife Any Time Any Position Any Manner Do Good Deeds َوقَ ِّد ُموا Say Bismillah Before the act Focus on Having Children Abide by the Instructions given by Allah Obey Allah’s Commands Stay Away from Prohibitions هللا َواعلَ ُموا َأنَّ ُُك م ََالقُو َّ َوات َّ ُقوا Husband & Wife not giving rights to each other Forgetting Allah’s Commands Before Marriage After Marriage Focus on Akhirah! Focus on Spouse Ayah 224 And do not make [your oath by] Allah an excuse against being righteous and fearing Allah and making peace among people. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing. Oaths to Prevent from Doing Good Oaths claiming we will Do Good َ َِّسيع • Your Oaths عَ ِّلي • Your Deeds Ayah 225 Allah does not impose blame upon you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He imposes blame upon you for what your hearts have earned. And Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing. Allah will not call you to account for the oaths that you made unintentionally Intention Emotions Speaking while Thinking Speaking while not Thinking The reward for each is different Ayah 226 For those who swear not to have sexual relations with their wives is a waiting time of four months, but if they return [to normal relations] - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. Ilaa. A specific oath when the man swears that he will not have any sexual relations with his wife for a certain time period. Swearing Ilaa Maximum Four Months Swearing Ilaa for more than 4 months Four Months Passed Separation Matter will go to the Court Ayah 227 And if they decide on divorce - then indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. Ayah 228 Divorced women remain in waiting for three periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have more right to take them back in this [period] if they want reconciliation. And due to the wives is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable. But the men have a degree over them [in responsibility and authority]. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. Menstruation ُق ُروء Tuhr Divorcee Pregnant Divorcee • Three Menstrual Cycles • Until she delivers the baby Female after Menopause • Three Lunar Months Female before Menstruation • Three Lunar Months Slave Girl Widow When Women asks for Divorce • Two Lunar Months • Four Months & 10 Days • One Lunar Month Its a Warning! If you believe then don’t hide and lie about pregnancy Mahr Food F M Financial Clothing Rights of a Wife Accommodation Fair Treatment Non Financial No Harm N F o Obligation of Obedience Availability Rights of a Husband Non Financial Protecting His Privacy Not Letting his disliked ones come Not going anywhere without his permission Rank in Responsibility and Rank in Authority Authority Responsibility But Fear Allah and do NOT use this authority for your own purposes