Volume 6, Book 60, Number 54:
Narrated Mujahi:
(regarding the Verse):– “Those of you who die and leave wives behind. They – (their wives) —
shall wait (as regards their marriage ) for four months and ten days).” (2.234)
The widow, according to this Verse, was to spend this period of waiting with her husband’s family,
so Allah revealed: “Those of you who die and leave wives (i.e. widows) should bequeath for their
wives, a year’s maintenance and residences without turning them out, but if they leave (their resid –
ence), there is no blame on you for what they do with themselves provided it is honorable.’ (i.e. law –
ful marriage) (2.240).
So Allah entitled the widow to be bequeathed extra maintenance for seven months and twenty
nights, and that is the completion of one year. If she wished she could stay (in her husband’s home)
according to the will, and she could leave it if she wished, as Allah says:
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“..without turning them out, but if they leave (the residence), there is no blame on you.” So the
‘Idda (i.e. four months and ten days as it) is obligatory for her.
‘Ata said: Ibn ‘Abbas said, “This Verse, i.e. the Statement of Allah: “..without turning them out..” can –
celled the obligation of staying for the waiting period in her dead husband’s house, and she can
complete this period wherever she likes.” ‘Ata’s aid: If she wished, she could complete her ‘Idda by
staying in her dead husband’s residence according to the will or leave it according to Allah’s State –
ment:–
“There is no blame on you for what they do with themselves.” ‘Ata’ added: Later the regulations of
inheritance came and abrogated the order of the dwelling of the widow (in her dead husband’s
house), so she could complete the ‘Idda wherever she likes. And it was no longer necessary to provide
her with a residence. Ibn ‘Abbas said, “This Verse abrogated her (i.e. widow’s) dwelling in her dead
husband’s house and she could complete the ‘Idda (i.e. four months and ten days) wherever she liked,
as Allah’s Statement says:–“…without turning them out…”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 55:
Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:
I sat in a gathering in which the chiefs of the Ansar were present, and Abdur-Rahman bin Abu
Laila was amongst them. I mentioned the narration of ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utba regarding the question of
Subai’a bint Al-Harith. Abdur-Rahman said, “But ‘Abdullah’s uncle used not to say so.” I said, “I am
too brave if I tell a lie concerning a person who is now in Al-Kufa,” and I raised my voice. Then I
went out and met Malik bin ‘Amir or Malik bin ‘Auf, and said, “What was the verdict of Ibn Mas’ud
about the pregnant widow whose husband had died?” He replied, “Ibn Mas’ud said, ‘Why do you im –
pose on her the hard order and don’t let her make use of the leave? The shorter Sura of women (i.e.
Surat-at-Talaq) was revealed after the longer Sura (i.e. Surat-al-Baqara).” (i.e. Her ‘Idda is up till she
delivers.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 56:
Narrated ‘Ali:
The Prophet said (as below Hadith 57)).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 41:
Narrated Abu Wail:
Hudhaifa said, “The Verse:–
“And spend (of your wealth) in the Cause of Allah and do not throw yourselves in destruction,”
(2.195) was revealed concerning spending in Allah’s Cause (i.e. Jihad).”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 57:
Narrated ‘Ali: on the day of Al-Khandaq (the battle of the Trench). the Prophet said
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 26:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, “The prescribed Law of Allah is the equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas).” (In
cases of murders, etc.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 27:
Narrated Anas:
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That his aunt, Ar-Rubai’ broke an incisor tooth of a girl. My aunt’s family requested the girl’s rel –
atives for forgiveness but they refused; then they proposed a compensation, but they refused. Then
they went to Allah’s Apostle and refused everything except Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment). So
Allah’s Apostle passed the judgment of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality of punishment). Anas bin Al-Nadr said,
“O Allah’s Apostle! Will the incisor tooth of Ar-Rubai be broken? No, by Him Who sent you with the
Truth, her incisor tooth will not be broken.” Allah’s Apostle said, “O Anas! The prescribed law of Al –
lah is equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas.)” Thereupon those people became satisfied and forgave
her. Then Allah’s Apostle said, “Among Allah’s Worshippers there are some who, if they took Allah’s
Oath (for something), Allah fulfill their oaths.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 28:
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:
Fasting was observed on the day of ‘Ashura’ (i.e. 10th of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-
lslamic Period. But when (the order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed,
the Prophet said, “It is up to one to fast on it (i.e. day of ‘Ashura’) or not.”