Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Sacred law as bounded order

sacred_law_as_bounded_order

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

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19573-19677 confidence: medium

    Divorce is limited; retention or release must be honorable or kind; taking back gifts is restricted; redemption and remarriage are framed by the bounds and ordinances of God.

    Divorce and marital conduct are framed by the bounds and ordinances of God, which must not be overstepped.

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