QUESTION: A couple were married for 25 years and during this period, three Talaaqs were issued. They are divorced for two years but they really want to get back together. Is this possible in any way? I have heard that if another man gets married to her without any...
Talaaq (Divorce)
Status of a civil or court divorce
QUESTION: 1. If a husband issues a summons for a decree of divorce, would that constitute a Talaaq? 2. If a husband sent a WhatsApp message with a Talaaq, but then states he did not mean it and returns home, would that constitute an effective Talaaq? ANSWER: 1. Yes,...
Writing Talaaq and later deleting the message
QUESTION: If a person types "Talaaq" on WhatsApp to his wife, but he deletes it without sending it, will this be regarded as a Talaaq? ANSWER: If he wrote the word ‘Talaaq’ on his wife’s Whatsapp with the intention of divorcing her, then the moment he writes the word...
How does one reconcile after issuing a divorce
Question:- When a husband and wife reconcile after a divorce, prior to a period of 3 months elapsing, what actions are being referred to? Is it any kind of physical contact, or does it refer to something as simple as hugging, holding hands, kissing, or does it...
Does a court summons, issued by the wife, constitute divorce?
Question:- A husband abused and deserted his family, and is not providing for his family. They were separated over two years ago. They got back together but he then deserted her, and now, all respect is lost. There is no hope of reconciliation, yet the husband is...
Talaaq using the words, ‘Go from here!’
Question:- My husband and I were involved in a heated argument, and I asked him for a divorce. He kept ignoring me but I kept asking for it, to which he said "Go from here!". He said that he didn't intend divorce but wanted me to leave the room so that he doesn't have...
Wife demanding a divorce
Question:- My wife has moved out of the house after getting sick at work and has blamed me for poisoning her, saying that I tried to kill her and she wants a divorce. She has applied for a court divorce. Please advise as to what I should do because I have no intention...
Telling the wife, “It’s Haraam to touch you.”
Question:- Could Mufti Saheb read the following incident and answer the questions below: The husband and wife were playing and joking around. The wife began calling the husband a name that generally strangers call him. He then said ,"Stop acting like a stranger!". She...