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  • Inward divorce is nothing

    Do one's thoughts of divorce without verbal expression make it effective? For example, when one says to himself, ''If my wife does so and so, she will be divorced,'' with the intention of effecting divorce. What will be the case if she indeed does?.. More

  • Premature ejaculation is not valid justification to seek divorce

    Is it permissible for the wife to ask for divorce if her husband suffers from premature ejaculation?.. More

  • Valid reasons for divorce

    What are the valid reasons for divorce under Sharee‘ah?.. More

  • Threatening with divorce is not divorce

    I was talking with my wife about some topic. She kept on arguing with me. Being bored with talking on the same topic, I said to her, “Will you shut up or I will take an oath against you? Do not speak again about this topic!” She asked me whether I am going to take an oath of divorce and I answered in the affirmative. The next day, she asked me whether.. More

  • False oath by divorce

    My husband said to me that if he had a relationship with a woman other than me, then I would be divorced. He already had relationships with other women and every time he swears by divorce that he had no such relationships, lying to me. Am I divorced or not? If yes, how many times?.. More

  • Consequences of divorce before consummation

    I have already concluded my marriage contract but delayed consummation for a year in order to be able to cover the costs required. Sorrowfully, I was embroiled in a dispute with my father and mother-in-law. Now, I want to divorce my wife. What should I do?.. More

  • Ruling on demanding divorce from a sterile husband

    I have been married for five years and doctors told us that my husband is sterile. Am I entitled to seek divorce for I yearn to be a mother? Note that my husband already knew of his infertility problem before our marriage but he did not inform me. What is the Islamic ruling on this regard? I am confused about claiming divorce, however, our marriage.. More

  • Implications of telling one’s wife: ‘You are unlawful to me.’

    I said to my wife, while in a state of fury: “You are unlawful to me,” so as to tease her. Am I held guilty for that? Is she is lawful to me, for we still live together? Please answer me as soon as possible... More

  • Ruling is based on the validity of his claim whether or not he has forged the divorce deed

    My husband forsook me thirteen years ago, and divorced me five years after he left me. A year ago, I decided to marry, and then he contacted me to inform me that the divorce deed is forged and he has not divorced me yet. From the religious point of view, is it permissible for me to marry (and have relations with my new husband), with the knowledge of.. More

  • Spouses' separation for the children's interest

    A wife asked her husband to divorce her. The husband, however, did not do so because they have children. Therefore, the wife remained with the husband living in half of the house. There is no connection between the spouses. The husband tried several times to reconcile with her but she refused and stopped asking for divorce. If this situation continues,.. More

  • Ruling on celebrating divorce

    Is it permissible for a divorcee to hold a party celebrating her divorce through slaughtering sheep, distributing sweets or any other form of celebration? I heard from two persons that this matter takes place. If this matter is unlawful, I ask you to tackle this issue having a firm stance against it. I have seen an invitation card to a party of this.. More

  • A conditional divorce followed by an immediate divorce

    I got married a year and a half ago. My husband swore that I would be divorced if I visited my mother, and I indeed visited her. He also swore that I would be divorced if I went to work, and I indeed went. This was repeated four times. So, is this divorce effected? The last time, he explicitly said to me (you are divorced). Am I divorced only once or.. More

  • Wants to return to her ex-husband for not being happy with her second husband

    Please advise me regarding this issue as it bothers me a lot. I have been married to a man for about 6 years up till now and we have a son. However, we do not get along in many ways and I feel that he is strange to me. I seek divorce for I married him due to his religiosity, but after marriage I found out that he is not as religious as he seemed to.. More

  • She encourages friend to seek divorce from unjust husband

    My friend and I are in a co wife situations, not the same husband. He has forbid her to continue a friendship with me due to advice I have given her. She works and supports her household, he contributes little to nothing. He takes her money, and gives her what she needs to pay the expenses. She can not ask him how much he has"saved" for her he gets.. More

  • When to mention flaws that hinder marriage if consulted

    I am positive about a love relationship that was marred by sexual activities between a man and a woman and the fact that this woman then got engaged to another man. If this woman’s fiancé consulted me about his fiancée, should I tell him about her previous affair? What if he asked about that affair specifically? Is it better to conceal a Muslim.. More