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“Those who intend to divorce their wives shall wait four months (cooling off); if they change their minds and reconcile, then God is Forgiver, Merciful. If they go through with the divorce, then God is Hearer, Knower.” 2:226-227
God’s way is always the best solution. The Quran offers many solutions for some of today’s most urgent problems.
Divorce rates are on the increase worldwide, and the worst rate of divorce is found in the USA. 50% of all marriages in theUnited States will end in divorce. 41% – 50% of all first marriages end in divorce, 60% – 67% for second marriages, and 73% – 74% of all third marriages.
Divorce rates are increasing at an alarming rate with the main reason being infidelity. Divorce can also be a result of other social and financial reasons. In many instances, the decision to go through with divorce can be impulsive and hasty.
The Quran regards marriage as a permanent bond between man and woman, and divorce even though not prohibited, yet is discouraged. For that, the Quran imposes a number of restrictions, mainly on the man, before divorce can be executed.
One of the restrictions placed is the cooling off period. By virtue of 2:226-227, if a couple intend to go through with divorcethey must wait a period of four months first. If after this period they still want a divorce then so be it, but in many cases this period of time leads to reconciliations.
It is interesting to know that this Quranic solution which is 14 centuries old (Quran revealed in the 7th century), is now being implemented by some countries in their attempts to lower the divorce rate.
<<<<A cooling-off program piloted by the Seoul Family Court since March played a part in lowering the divorce rate in Seoul. Lee Myeong-sook, a lawyer, said that the program, which requires couples who file for divorce to take time to reconsider, may have helped reduce divorce cases where couples wanted to split in a fit of anger.>>>>
source:
http://www.divorcereform.org/nonus.html#anchor5599108
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