(XXIX) Divorce may be [pronounced] twice; then [it means] either to retain [your mate] in all decency, or else part from [the other partner] with (all) kindness. It is not lawful for you to take anything you have given any women unless both parties fear they will not keep within God’s limits. If you fear they will not keep within God’s limits, then there is no blame on either of them if she buys him off. Such are God’s limits, so do not exceed them; those who exceed God’s limits are wrongdoers.