Divorce can only happen if all efforts to save the marriage have failed. It has to follow certain rules and processes to be valid in Islam. An unhappy or harmful marriage may be better ended than forcing it to continue.
10 Reasons When Divorce is Permissible in Islam?
While divorce is not encouraged in Islam, there are certain situations where it becomes permissible under Islamic laws and teachings.
1. Continuous Marital Disputes
If a husband and wife keep arguing and can’t solve their problems, they can ask for help from respected family members. If that doesn’t work, they can get a divorce.
2. Spousal Abuse
The Quran says it’s wrong to mistreat your spouse, whether it’s hitting them, being mean to them, or hurting them emotionally. If someone keeps being cruel to their spouse even after trying to fix things, they can get a divorce.
3. Disloyalty From Husband or Wife
If one spouse cheats on the other, it’s like breaking a promise they made to each other. In such cases, they can get a divorce after going through the proper steps.
4. Religious Incompatibility
The Quran suggests that it’s better for people to marry someone who shares their beliefs. If a couple can’t get along because of their different beliefs, they can choose to get a divorce.
5. Financial Conflicts
If a couple can’t agree on how to handle money and it’s causing a lot of stress, they can get a divorce according to the teachings of the Quran.
6. Mental/Physical Incapacity
If one spouse becomes unable to fulfill their duties in the marriage because of a mental or physical problem, they can get a divorce.
7. Irreconcilable Differences
Sometimes, couples just can’t get along no matter what they do. If they’ve tried everything and still can’t make it work, they can get a divorce.
8. Misbehavior Despite Counseling
If one spouse keeps doing bad things even after trying to fix them, they can get a divorce according to the Quran.
9. Abandonment
If one spouse leaves the other for a long time without saying anything, the Quran allows the abandoned spouse to seek a divorce.
10. Preventing Greater Harm
If staying married is causing more harm than good and there’s no way to fix things, the Quran says it’s okay to get a divorce.
Islamic Scholar About Divorce (Talaq)
Mufti Menk talks about divorce in Islam, saying it’s allowed but not preferred. He says it’s important to work hard and be committed in marriage and to try to fix problems before considering divorce.
He explains that if someone gets divorced, they need to marry someone else before they can marry their previous spouse again. He shows how Islamic teachings about divorce are fair and compassionate.
We have a video of him so you can listen to his words
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Divorce Process According to the Quran
The Quran gives clear instructions about how to handle divorce. It wants people to think carefully before deciding to divorce and to try to fix things before separating. It’s like saying, “Think twice before you act and try to make things right before giving up on your marriage.
Here are the 2 related verses for you:
وَإِنْ خِفْتُمْ شِقَاقَ بَيْنِهِمَا فَابْعَثُوا حَكَمًا مِّنْ أَهْلِهِ وَحَكَمًا مِّنْ أَهْلِهَا إِن يُرِيدَا إِصْلَاحًا يُوَفِّقِ اللَّهُ بَيْنَهُمَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا خَبِيرًا Meaning: “And if you fear dissension between the two, send an arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people. If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause it between them. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Acquainted [with all things].” Reference: Quran 4:35, Surah An-Nisa, Ayah 35 وَٱلْمُطَلَّقَـٰتُ يَتَرَبَّصْنَ بِأَنفُسِهِنَّ ثَلَـٰثَةَ قُرُوٓءٍۢ ۚ وَلَا يَحِلُّ لَهُنَّ أَن يَكْتُمْنَ مَا خَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ فِىٓ أَرْحَامِهِنَّ إِن كُنَّ يُؤْمِنَّ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ ۚ وَبُعُولَتُهُنَّ أَحَقُّ بِرَدِّهِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ إِنْ أَرَادُوٓا۟ إِصْلَـٰحًۭا ۚ وَلَهُنَّ مِثْلُ ٱلَّذِى عَلَيْهِنَّ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ وَلِلرِّجَالِ عَلَيْهِنَّ دَرَجَةٌۭ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ Meaning: Divorced women must wait three monthly cycles before they can re-marry. It is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they truly believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands reserve the right to take them back within that period if they desire reconciliation. Women have rights similar to those of men equitably, although men have a degree of responsibility above them. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. Reference: Surah An-Nisa 4:35, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:228 The Quran says that before getting a divorce, couples should try to make things right with each other. If they can’t fix their problems, then they can consider divorce, but they have to wait for a while to think carefully about it. When a married couple decides to divorce, the Quran guides them in fulfilling certain rights and responsibilities toward each other during the divorce process: During the waiting period for divorce (iddah), the husband must provide his divorced wife with a suitable place to live and financial maintenance according to his means. The husband must return the full dowry (mahr) he had given his wife at the time of marriage. He cannot demand any of it back. The process of divorce must be carried out amicably without any injustice or violation of rights. Couples are instructed to part ways with kindness. If a divorced woman is pregnant, the ex-husband must provide full financial support and shelter until childbirth. Both parents must fairly provide for the rights and needs of any children from the marriage after divorce. In the Quran, it says it’s essential to be fair, to keep promises, and not to hurt others when you’re getting a divorce. If you don’t do these things, it’s considered a bad thing to do. No, it is not Haram, you can get divorced if you really need to, but it should be the last resort if you have the option to resolve it try to fix things first before giving up. Yes, in Islam, a woman can ask for a divorce from her husband, called “khula,” by going to a religious or civil authority to end the marriage In Islam, it’s not haram (forbidden) to marry a divorced woman. It’s allowed as long as both parties are willing and meet the necessary requirements. In Islam, divorce can happen if a husband and wife have tried everything to fix their problems and can’t find a solution. It’s important for them to be patient and understanding with each other. They should always ask Allah for help to make their marriage happy and right. May Allah guide all married couples to happiness and righteousness on their journey together. Ameen!
1. The Wife’s Right to Housing/Maintenance
2. Return of Dowry:
3. Kindness and No Injustice
4. Care During Pregnancy
5. Children’s Welfare
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