And the mothers shall suckle their infants for two full years. This (injunction) is for him who wants to complete the suckling period. According to usage, the food and clothing of the feeding mothers is the obligation of the father of the child. No soul should be stressed beyond its capacity (and) neither the mother nor the father should be harmed for the child. The same injunction is applicable to the heirs. Then if the mother and the father both desire with mutual consultation and consent to wean (even before the fixed two years) there will be no sin on them. Nor shall it be a sin if you intend to engage (a wet nurse) for suckling the child, while you pay them whatever you do according to usage. And fear Allah and know that Allah is watchful of all that you do.