Divorce

Divorce and Affair

Q: After 40 years of marriage I caught my wife having sex with another man. We are married according to Sahriah (Islamic) law, not registered in the country we are residing. Can I divorce her or must I apply for divorce according to the laws of the country in which we are residing? Is an …

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Certificate of Divorce

Q: How does one write a certificate of divorce? A: CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE DETAILS OF SPOUSES                        Husband’s full name:                  ………………………………………………            ID NO:                                     ………………………………………………            Wife’s full name:                       ………………………………………………            ID NO:                                    ………………………………………………            Address (Marital Home):             ………………………………………………                                                          ………………………………………………            …

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Types of Divorce

Q: After years of trying to save the marriage, is it advisable for the husband to give 3 talaaqs (divorces) at one time or 3 individual talaaqs? How many days or weeks should there be between the 3? A: 1) Talaaq Ahsan: This is when a man gives his wife Talaaq while she is clean …

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Three Talaaqs

Q: My husband and I had an argument and he said some hurtful things which he often says when we have our arguments.The next day we were talking and he asked me if I wanted a seperation. I said yes and he immediately mumbled Talaaq,Talaaq,Talaaq and got out of the car. Please advise if this …

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Divorce by Wife

Q: As a lady can I divorce my husband who doesn't want to divorce? A: In Islam a wife cannot divorce her husband. Divorce in Islam is the sole right of the husband. You can request a divorce if he is ill-treating you or not supporting you at all financially. If he refuses to give talaaq, …

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Divorce via Email

Q: Is a talaaq (divorce) sent via email valid?   A: A talaaq that is sent via email needs to be ratified or verified by the husband because anyone can send an email from another person's computer or cell-phone without the knowledge of the owner. Therefore, the wife or her representative has to contact the …

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