According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, a woman 'entitled to maintenance' after divorce is granted specific financial rights known as Nafaqah and Mut'ah. Nafaqah refers to the obligatory sustenance—including food, clothing, and lodging—that a husband must provide his divorced wife throughout her 'iddah (waiting period), a ruling derived from Surah At-Talaq (65:1). Complementing this is the concept of Mut'ah ('mataa'un bil-ma'roof'), a reasonable provision or consolatory gift mandated in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:241) as 'a duty upon the righteous.' Ibn Kathir explains this provision is meant to soothe the feelings of the divorced woman. Al-Qurtubi further details the conditions for Nafaqah, linking it to the type of divorce. While scholars universally agree on the obligation of Nafaqah during the 'iddah, they differ on whether Mut'ah is obligatory for all divorced women or highly recommended, with the Shafi'i school viewing it as a binding duty. This dual system ensures both the immediate needs and the honor of the woman are upheld, reflecting Islamic law's emphasis on justice and compassion.