I embraced Islam one year ago. my wife will not accept and together with her family and friends has become hostile. Should I divorce?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 592English
Marriage & DivorceDivorce (Talaaq)

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I embraced Islam one year ago. my wife will not accept and together with her family and friends has become hostile. Should I divorce?

Answer

When you accepted Islam, your marriage with your non-Muslim wife has terminated then. There is no question of divorce.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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