• Social Matters >> Talaq (Divorce)

    Question ID: 45837Country: India

    Title: can women take fathwa

    Question: I wanted to know that can woman take a fatwa on talaq or it can only be given by husband.

    Answer ID: 45837

    Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

    (Fatwa: 941/743/B=1434) As per the Islamic Shariah, only man has the right to give talaq. If a woman gives talaq, no talaq shall take place.

    Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

    Darul Ifta,

    Darul Uloom Deoband, India