Talaaq

Husband giving his wife the right of talaaq

Q: I am married for 27 years. During July 2025 my spouse stated that if I want my talaaq I must take it and go. I was seated and immediately accepted the talaaq whilst we were in the same room. What really got my attention was his facial feature or realization of what he had done. He was standing, walked out of the room thereafter and said he will give the talaaq the proper way with an aalim. 

I have sought advice from the apa in my area. He denies having given the talaq and according to the advice she states he did not have any intention and therefore his word is accepted. What would be the ruling in such circumstance? 

My spouse has over the years given me talaaqs and also told me to get out of his house many times. This was the first occasion I accepted the talaq without leaving the room. We were previously advised by an aalim attempting to mediate the effects of using the word talaq. My spouse is therefore aware of the effects of his words.

Telling witnesses prior to issuing the talaaq that he does not intend giving talaaq

Q: I’d like to know if the following fatwa is authentic which I found on a Hanafi website.

“If a person holds two persons as witness, before saying these words, that he does not intend issuing talaaq and he is only saying these words on his wife's persistence, then talaaq will not be effective.”

Issuing one revocable talaaq

Q: One day I had an argument with my wife about something and it got so bad that I got angry and used the word divorce. However, after some time, the anger subsided that same day and we both made peace. Is our marriage valid? If yes, what is the atonement for it? And if not, what is the solution?

Talaaq issued in the state of intoxication

Q: My wife and I have been separated for a year now, however in the start of 2024 we had a fight about my behaviour as I was battling drug addiction and my mental health was in question. During this fight I said talaaq 3 times and under the influence of drugs and not knowing the facts about Islam I said talaq 3 times. 

My wife forgave me after and we continued having a physical relationship. I love my wife and I am a revert into Islam as I wanted us to have stability and live according to the codes and morals of Islam. 

My wife is not a bad person. She just wants the best for me. I wish to sort my marriage out and seek assistance in becoming a better Muslim, a better husband and father.