What is the meaning of what is negated in the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And you will never be able to be just between your wives, even if you should really try to do so…”?
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The questioner : What is meant by His saying: [An-Nisa 4:129]?
The Shaykh : Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:129] This negation refers to love and what follows from it.
[An-Nisa 4:129] The meaning of “complete inclination” is as Allah said: You will not reach her, nor will she be brought down to you.
It is understood from this that inclination resulting from what we are unable to control is not held against us.
do not incline completely [toward one] and leave another hanging
لا تميلوا كل الميل فتذروها كالمعلقةThe Shaykh : Allah the Exalted said:
And you will never be able to be equal [in feeling] between wives, even if you should strive [to do so]
ولن تستطيعوا أن تعدلوا بين النساء ولو حرصتمSo do not incline completely [toward one]
فلا تميلوا كل الميلSo that you leave her like one who is suspended
فتذروها كالمعلقةIt is understood from this that inclination resulting from what we are unable to control is not held against us.