How to Get a Divorce in Islam
Something that surprises many people, is that divorcing in Islam is acceptable. It's also important to take family and other things into consideration when planning to divorce. The procedures are different depending on whether the initiating party is a man or a woman.
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Say or write the words, "I divorce you," or some variation thereof, if you are a man. This is the first step for a man to initiate a divorce in Islam. This can be done for any reason, from simply being unhappy to just not wanting to be married to the woman anymore.
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Prove there is a reason for the divorce, if you are a woman. A woman must prove, in court, that her husband treated her poorly, is financially incapable of supporting her or is sexually impotent. If none of these reasons applies, she can still divorce, but she doesn't have any financial rights.
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Wait three months. After a divorce is final, the couple must live together for three months. The wife is financially dependent upon her husband during this time, and he is responsible for her welfare and caring for her in general. The main reason for this is to verify that the woman is not pregnant. It also serves as a cooling-off period and a reconciliation period, giving the couple the chance to make amends.
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Continue waiting if expecting. If the wife is pregnant, the couple must wait until after the baby is born to complete the divorce. During that time, the woman must continue living with her husband, and reconciliation is still possible.
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Care for the children. Children typically stay with the mother after the divorce is finalized, while the father must continue to financially support the children.
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Often 3rd parties are the most worst part of the scene.Better to solve the problem internally if possible within husband and wife! Patience to understand the spouse is all that needed for solution.
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I don't want to divorce bcouse I loves him, he is in my husband, he is in my life, he is in my heart forever....
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van70
Jun 06, 2010
i basically sat in the other room,not dressed for a wedding and then abt half hour later,i was told i was married,i didnt move or say a word during this time.there is more to this story but would like to see your views on this pls. -
van70
Jun 06, 2010
A few years ago i married a palistani man islamically,I am an english girl who only speaks english..I was later told that the marriage was void as i didnt exchange any vows as i couldnt say the words,I was told that the mulvi should have taken me thru the verses one word at a time for me to complete my vows and become married.. I would like you to share your comments with me on this please.
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jasonrl71
May 24, 2010
Allah Knows Best !!!
