My husband send me the divorce papers through the American Court (Ohio). I want to know that am I Islamically divorced since he has not said those words.

· 28 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2290English
Marriage & DivorceDivorce (Talaaq)

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My husband send me the divorce papers through the American Court (Ohio). I want to know that am I Islamically divorced since he has not said those words.

Answer

If your husband initiaed the divorce, it will be valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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