And Shaykh al-Islām—may Allah sanctify his soul—said:

Section: Those Who Enter into Forbidden Contracts and Then Repent

Allah Most High says concerning usury:

“But if you repent, you may retain your principal—neither wronging nor being wronged.”

This has been discussed at length in its proper place.

When Allah Most High mentioned khulʿ (divorce in return for compensation) and divorce, He said concerning khulʿ:

“It is not lawful for you to take back anything you have given them, unless both fear that they cannot observe the limits set by Allah. If you fear that they cannot observe the limits set by Allah, there is no blame on either of them concerning what she gives to secure her release. These are the limits set by Allah, so do not overstep them. Whoever oversteps the limits set by Allah—it is they who are the wrongdoers.”

The passage continues to His words:

“When you divorce women and they approach the end of their waiting period, either retain them honorably or release them honorably. Do not retain them to harm them and thereby transgress. Whoever does so has wronged himself.”

And Allah Most High says:

“When you divorce women, divorce them with due regard for their waiting period, and keep count of the waiting period. Fear Allah, your Lord. Do not expel them from their homes, nor should they leave, unless they commit a clear indecency. These are the limits set by Allah. And whoever oversteps