M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)
as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in the sleeping-places and beat* them; then if they obey you, do not seek a way against them; surely Allah is High, Great.
35. And if you fear a breach between the two, then appoint a judge from his people and a judge from her people; if they both desire agreement, Allah will effect harmony between them; surely Allah is Knowing, Aware.
36. And serve Allah and do not associate any thing with Him, and be good to the parents** and to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the neighbour of (your) kin and the alien neighbour, and the companion in a journey and the wayfarer and those whom your right hands possess; surely Allah does not love him who is proud, boastful;
37. Those who are niggardly and bid people to be niggardly
* Hadis:— “A virtuous wife is a mans best treasure," and “ Would you beat your wife as you would a slave? That must you not.”
** Hadis:— He who wishes to enter Paradise, must please his father and mother.
