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Ambiguous & Written Talaq

284 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Ambiguous & Written Talaq, part of Divorce & Iddah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.

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Mufti Online221Ask Imaam50Azaadville9Ibn Masood2MUBZ1Jamiat KZN1

Ambiguous & Written Talaq fatawa — page 7 of 8

  1. Mufti Online19 Aug 2013

    Talaaq over social network

    Is a talaak valid if given over any sort of social network? My husband said I (his name...) give you talaaq (my name...) 3 times and I want to know…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  2. Mufti Online18 Aug 2013

    Does the words "Its over" constitute divorce?

    On sunday my husband packed up my bags and came and dropped me off at my mother's house, he told me that he feels suffocated in the marriage. He…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  3. Mufti Online22 Jun 2013

    Writing talaaq three times

    I gave talaaq three times written no witness. My parents said if I don't give talaq then she would legally own half my house & kick me out. I was…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  4. Mufti Online2 Jun 2013

    Saying "I don't want you, I want so and so"

    Does saying "I dont want you, I want so and so" constitue talaaq?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  5. Mufti Online27 May 2013

    Verbal and Written talaaq

    If someone says I have given talaaq and also writes on paper, does talaaq occur?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  6. Mufti Online26 May 2013

    Husband telling the wife "meri taraf say azad ho"

    I want to know about a problem which has effected me and my life a lot. My husband converted from shiaism although Masha Allah he has improved a lot…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  7. Mufti Online9 May 2013

    Husband saying "Go,you are free till qiyamah"

    A husband and wife were having a bad fight, she was packing her bags to leave him, he was happy to let her go and he said to her "go, you are free…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  8. Mufti Online6 May 2013

    Does the following constitute talaaq?

    Please advise if this statement constitutes a talaaq? This email was sent to me by my husband. “I am just contemplating whether to give all three…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  9. Mufti Online5 May 2013

    Will one talaaq take place or three in the following case?

    A revert is asked by his wife for a divorce, which he refuses. She applies for a court interdict after they have a fight and his Muslim lawyer…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  10. Mufti Online5 May 2013

    Photocopy of talaaq paper without a signature

    If someone sends a talaaq with somebody. He sends a photocopy saying I give talaaq 1,2,3. No Signature on the paper. Now he says he didn't write it.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  11. Mufti Online29 Apr 2013

    Written talaaq

    My husband gave me three talaaqs. He did not tell me he divorces me, however his brother gave me a paper saying divorce between so and so.(Husband…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  12. Mufti Online22 Apr 2013

    Written talaaq

    What happens in a case where Talaaq is given in writing and only one witness from the husband side signs it while a witness from the wife's side…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  13. Mufti Online22 Apr 2013

    Kinaayah words of talaaq

    With regards to matter in reference we request your expert advice. Sister Aliya approached our offices on 24 June 2011 with her marital problem. She…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  14. Mufti Online21 Apr 2013

    Writing talaakh instead of Talaaq

    My husband sent talaaqnama. I want to know that did the talaaq take place or not? In talaaqnama he wrote talaakh insteadd of writing talaaq.

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  15. Mufti Online14 Apr 2013

    "If you want to leave, pack your things and go"

    A husband and wife have been having numerous arguments. During the course of these arguments, the husband has, on many occasions, told the wife “ if…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  16. Mufti Online10 Mar 2013

    Uttering an ambiguous word which could imply talaaq

    I am actually taking a fiqh course on marriage and divorce but I still don't understand the concepts and I would like to get a second opinion on a…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  17. Mufti Online29 Jan 2013

    "You are no longer my wife"

    If a husband says to his wife, "You are no longer my wife." does Talaaq take place?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  18. Mufti Online29 Jan 2013

    Written Talaaq

    My aunt got divorced on paper. But her husband says he did not intentionally give divorce to her. He divorced her under pressure of his second wife.…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  19. Mufti Online29 Jan 2013

    Writing out three talaaqs under duress

    My sisters husband gave her three talaaqs about two weeks ago. After five months of marriage. It was a letter signed by him & written in her…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  20. Mufti Online19 Jan 2013

    Husband saying "I don't want you anymore"

    If a husband out of anger says he does not want you anymore, does this mean talaaq. If it is, what should be done?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  21. Mufti Online17 Jan 2013

    Written Talaaq

    My husband and I have been experiencing marital problems for quite some time now with no resolve. As a result, I have written out 3 talaaqs and…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  22. Mufti Online7 Oct 2012

    Allah haafiz intending divorce

    If a man tells his wife Allah haafiz intending divorce will it fall.

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  23. Mufti Online4 Sep 2012

    Subjecting the Talaaq to the approval of the court

    Every time I have an argument with my wife I get frustrated and I ask her “what do you want to do now” because I want to know what is the next step…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  24. Ask Imaam17 Mar 2012

    If divorce is written three times, will it constitute one talāq or three talāqs?

    My nikah was solemnized a year before on the 27th of March 2011. But this marriage was not consummated. At the time of nikah, my wife was in Saudi…

    Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami
  25. Ask Imaam28 Dec 2011

    Is three talaaq’s issued via sms valid?

    ????? ????? ????????? ?????? I'm writing to you to get confirmation on an sms that was sent 2 me by my husband. He smsed " I gve u talaak talaak…

    Ismail Desai
  26. Ask Imaam11 Nov 2011

    I have given my wife Talaq through text messaging before the marriage was consummated.

    This is all in the context of a secret Nikkāh and no Mehr (dowry) was set. 1. The guy gives the girl Talāq-e-Bāin through vague words like “It’s…

    Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami
  27. Ask Imaam18 Jan 2010

    I'm a new muslim. I got married 6 months ago.. My husband told me by text message I DIVORCE YOU 3 times I don't speak arabic, I don't what he means after he said that. He

    I'm a new muslim. I got married 6 months ago.. My husband told me by text message I DIVORCE YOU 3 times I don't speak arabic, I don't what he means…

    Ml. Faizal Riza
  28. Ask Imaam6 Jun 2009

    I served a written three time notice of divorce to my wife on date March 07, 2007. I got married for the 2nd time on date April 28, 2007.

    Assalam-o-Alikum, I served a written three time notice of divorce to my wife on date March 07, 2007. I got married for the 2nd time on date April…

    Ml. Ismail Moosa
  29. Ask Imaam23 Apr 2008

    Is written three divorce on stamp paper without signature of husbend is valed or not.

    im suffering alot.my question is that Is written three divorce on stamp paper without signature of husbend is valed or not.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam19 Mar 2007

    Kinaaya Divorce

    About 3 years back my wife and i moved to a new place because of financial reasons . we discussed the move for about six months before we moved .…

  31. Ask Imaam17 Oct 2006

    I recently met a girl over chat, we communicated our intentions early in the relationship that we want to get married and not date etc. We live in 2 different provinces hence we dont see each other but we keep in regular contact via. sms and phone.

    As-salaamu-alaikum I recently met a girl over chat, we communicated our intentions early in the relationship that we want to get married and not…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam11 Oct 2006

    my question is if a girl has been given the right to divorce at the time of nikah and under very angry state of mind she sends I divorce you sms to her husband but after couple of days she repents

    Aslamu Alaikum my question is if a girl has been given the right to divorce at the time of nikah and under very angry state of mind she sends I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam6 Jun 2006

    heard that they have changed The amount of Mahr written on the Nikah Namah (Marriage certificate), what action shall I take regarding both matters?

    My husband has been away for 3 years, he won’t divorce me neither will he get back together with me! We have been splitting up and getting back…

    Muhammed Zakariyya Desai
  34. Ask Imaam30 Mar 2006

    a hafiz, he asked to marry over text msg, on his side he had his mom, sister and brother. the girl said yes 3 times in urdu by texting. the girl did not have any witness on her side.

    remember, the msg was all texted. he is a hafiz and this was done without parents knowing. i want to know if the nika is vailed and if it is what…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam23 Feb 2006

    said , " I give divorce ( 3 Talaaq) to any woman I marry, and i give 3 divorce even if i make nikkah orally, written, by sending Mehr or by any other method.

    I am a bachelor, I was really upset due to circumstances and said , " I give divorce ( 3 Talaaq) to any woman I marry, and i give 3 divorce even if…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam25 Oct 2004

    If a man gives a women a written divorce then 3 talaaq's but immediatly takes it back.After 2 and half years they want to get back together what is the ruling regarding this.

    If a man gave his wife three talaaqs, then it falls immediately and he cannot take it back. The only possibility of them getting back together is in…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  37. Ask Imaam9 Jul 2003

    When the bride to be decides not to accept any mahr (BEFOREthe nikaah), what is the next course of action? In other words, how is this non-acceptance acknowledged in the written marriage agreement?

    According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is Makrooh (undesirable) for females to perform Salat in congregation. A female should perform Salat by herself…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam30 May 2003

    Is marriage Taqdeer,if yes ,non muslim partner chosen was it written in persons taqdeer? why some do not end up getting married, is that also their taqdeer?

    Why some get their choice of partner and others dont. Although we understand Allah knows best but as a human being one feels let down in life and…

    2SOCIAL DEPT
  39. Ask Imaam7 Apr 2003

    Is it permissable to have engagements if it is held within the context of the shariah?

    If by engagement, confirmation to marry is meant, that is in order. However, the general concept of engagement which resembles a mini-marriage has…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003

    Iam proposed and not finished the Nikah,please tell me if it is allowed to speak to my fiance over the phone, and or chat thru internet or by sending sms

    I got proposed in december 2002 and now in another country, i want to speak to my fiance (Future wife insha allah) is it ok to speak over the phone…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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