Divorce without witnesses

Q: Does divorce happen if a person is in private, without anyone around, says the words of divorce towards his wife with intention to do it?

A: Yes, the divorce will take place.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)