Quran’s View on Responsibility of Covering Cost of Living
Both men and women have rights that have been defined based on their capabilities and needs. The Quran has even introduced some rights for women after the death of their husbands.
“Those who are about to die and leave widows behind should bequeath for their wives the expenses of one year's maintenance. The widows must not be expelled from the house for up to one year. It is no sin for the relatives of the deceased to permit the widows to leave the house before the appointed time and do what is reasonable. God is Majestic and Wise.” (Surah Baqarah, verse 240)
The verse clearly notes that a man should answer the demands of his wife for a year after his death.
In the Islamic lifestyle, man is responsible for meeting the costs of life: “Men are the protectors of women because of the greater preference that God has given to some of them and because they financially support them.” (Surah An-Nisa, verse 34)
Quran interpreter and teacher Mohsen Qara’ati provides some points about the mentioned verses from Surah al-Baqarah.
1- Men should leave properties behind for their wives
2- The future of widows should be secured.
3- Any decision by the widow to marry another man should be based on reason
4- Regulations introduced in the Quran are based on the wisdom of God
