Motif
divine command regulating social transition
divine_command_regulating_social_transition
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Revealed Command and Divine Authorization. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23197-23320 confidence: medium
Divorce is to occur at special times, those times are to be reckoned exactly, and women are not to be put out of their houses except for proven adultery.
Divorce, waiting periods, lodging, and maintenance are framed as God's precept or command, with fear of God attached to proper conduct.
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