Talaaq via SMS, Whatsapp
Question
Is a Talaaq via sms, whatsapp, etc. valid?
Answer
A Talaaq (divorce) issued verbally or in writing is valid. (Shaami)
Accordingly, a Talaaq (divorce) via sms, whatsapp etc. is also valid as it is considered to be a written Talaaq (divorce).
However This is not the correct manner/method and procedure of giving talaaq which is taken very seriously in Islam but sadly it is taken very lightly amongst Muslims nowadays. Talaq ( divorce ) should only be used as a last resort when everything else eg. counselling, therapy, consulting senior family members etc fails.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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