Kitab-i-Aqdas/Elder68

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If trouble or displeasure occurs between the two of them, he must not divorce her, [note 2] but be patient for a whole year. Perhaps a fragrance of love may be perceived between them. After a year is completed and love's perfume is not diffused, then there is no harm in divorce. He is wise in everything.

God has forbidden you, as a favour from Him, what you have done following a triple divorce, in order that you be of the thankful.[note 3] In a Tablet it was inscribed by the Pen of Command, whoever divorces (his wife) has the choice of returning to her at the completion of each month in (a spirit of) love and consent so long as she does not desire to marry (another). Whenever she has become the wife of another, separation has been realized in another way and so is the matter decided. This happens unless there is an evident command.

Thus was the command of the Rising-place of Beauty recorded in the Tablet of Majesty with honour.