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YUSUFALI : For those who take an oath for abstention from their wives, a waiting for four months is ordained; if then they return, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

PICKTHAL : Those who forswear their wives must wait four months; then, if they change their mind, lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

SHAKIR : Those who swear that they will not go in to their wives should wait four months; so if they go back, then Allah is surely Forgiving, Merciful.

M& HILALI : Those who take an oath not to have sexual relation with their wives must wait four months, then if they return (change their idea in this period), verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.