Alimony

[Reader Questions]

Dear brother,

As salaamu alaikum

Do you have any posts or articles on alimony that a wife demands after divorce?

[Joseph Islam]

Wa alaikum assalam

Please see verses 2:241, 2:231, 2:236 and 2:233 which underscore a central  message i.e. that maintenance of any sort should be provided on a reasonable scale given ones capability and means (Whether wealthy or otherwise), and any terms that are appropriate or suitable to consider. The alimony should be equitable and just without it intending to cause harm or detriment in any manner whatsoever.

Please also see the general article below.

ISLAMIC DIVORCE
http://quransmessage.com/articles/divorce%20FM3.htm

I hope that helps, God willing
Joseph