Divorcing a pregnant woman

Q: My sister got divorce from her husband few days back, but she is 7 month pregnant. So kindly give fatwah if pregnant women can be divorced or not. She and her husband have not touched each other since last 5 months.

A: The divorce is valid.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)