Quran 4:34
Surah An-Nisa Ayah 34
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:34 says: “Men are in charge of women<sup foot_note=196111>1</sup> by [right of] what Allāh has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allāh would have them guard.<sup foot_note=196110>2</sup> But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance<sup foot_note=196109>3</sup> - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them [lightly].<sup foot_note=196108>4</sup> But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allāh is ever Exalted and Grand.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱلرِّجَالُ قَوَّٰمُونَ عَلَى ٱلنِّسَآءِ بِمَا فَضَّلَ ٱللَّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَبِمَآ أَنفَقُوا۟ مِنْ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ ۚ فَٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتُ قَـٰنِتَـٰتٌ حَـٰفِظَـٰتٌ لِّلْغَيْبِ بِمَا حَفِظَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ وَٱلَّـٰتِى تَخَافُونَ نُشُوزَهُنَّ فَعِظُوهُنَّ وَٱهْجُرُوهُنَّ فِى ٱلْمَضَاجِعِ وَٱضْرِبُوهُنَّ ۖ فَإِنْ أَطَعْنَكُمْ فَلَا تَبْغُوا۟ عَلَيْهِنَّ سَبِيلًا ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيًّا كَبِيرًا
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What does Quran 4:34 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:34 says: “Men are in charge of women<sup foot_note=196111>1</sup> by [right of] what Allāh has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allāh would have them guard.<sup foot_note=196110>2</sup> But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance<sup foot_note=196109>3</sup> - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them [lightly].<sup foot_note=196108>4</sup> But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allāh is ever Exalted and Grand.”
Which surah is Quran 4:34 in?
Quran 4:34 is in Surah An-Nisa, chapter 4 of the Quran.
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