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Al-Baqarah 2: 223–5

and do not approach them74 until they are cleansed. And when they are cleansed, then come to them as Allah has commanded you.” Truly, Allah loves those who abstain from evil and keep themselves pure. (223) Your wives are your tilth; go, then, into your tilth as you wish but take heed of your ultimate future and avoid incurring the wrath of Allah.75 Know well that one Day you shall face Him. Announce good tidings to the believers.

(224) Do not swear by Allah in your oaths if they are intended to hinder you from virtue, piety and promoting the good of mankind. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All- Knowing. (225) Allah will not take you to task for the oaths you utter in vain, but will certainly take you to task for the oaths you utter in earnest. Allah is All-Forgiving, All- Forbearing.

74 During this period people are only required to abstain from sexual intercourse; no change is postulated in other relationships.

75 These words admit of two meanings. First, that one should try to maintain the continuity of the human race so that when one departs from this world there should be others to replace in performing one’s tasks. Second, that one should be concerned with the quality of the coming generation, i.e., how far it is endowed with religious devotion, moral excellence and humanity.

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