Just reciting "Talak" thrice commits divorce?
The question of whether declaring "Talak" three times constitutes a divorce has been addressed in various hadith and scholarly interpretations. One narration states: The Prophet said: Divorce by declaration (batl) is three. Some have debated over 'Your matter is in your hand.' Some among the companions say it means one divorce, others say three. Opinions vary as to whether it counts as one or multiple divorces depending on intention and whether consummation has occurred.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 13:4. This indicates that there are differing opinions regarding the matter, with some companions interpreting it as a single divorce while others see it as three.
In Shia tradition, it is noted that when a man divorces his wife thrice in a state of purity in one sitting, It counts as one divorce.
Al-Kafi 2:59. This reflects a perspective that emphasizes the necessity of intention and the context of the divorce declaration.
Thus, while some scholars and companions argue that reciting "Talak" three times results in three divorces, others assert that it may count as only one, particularly if it is done in a specific context or without the proper intention. The differences stem from interpretations of the Prophet's teachings and the legal frameworks established in Islamic jurisprudence.
Sources
-
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 13:4
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 13, Hadith 4 · Narrated by Ayyub
The Prophet said: Divorce by declaration (batl) is three. Some have debated over 'Your matter is in your hand.' Some among the companions say it means one divorce, others say three. Opinions vary as to whether it counts as one or multiple divorces depending on intention and whether consummation has occurred.
-
Al-Kafi 2:59
Al-Kafi · Book 2, Hadith 59
The almsgiving (zakat) of knowledge is that you teach it to the servants of Allah. — OR — There is a time in the night, when a Muslim servant prays and calls upon God, Glorious and Exalted, except He responds to him each night. I asked, 'May God reform you, which time of the night is it?' He said, 'When half the night has passed; it is the first sixth of the second half of the night.' — OR — I asked Abu Ibrahim (peace be upon him) about a woman who had postpartum bleeding for thirty days or more then purified herself, prayed, then saw blood or yellowish discharge after that. He said: If it is yellow, she should bathe and pray and not refrain from prayer. — OR — I asked Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) about the day that is doubtful in Sha'ban. He said, 'I prefer to fast a day in Sha'ban rather than break a day in Ramadan.' — OR — The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) said, "O people, I have not left anything that would bring you closer to Paradise and keep you away from the Fire except that I have informed you of it. Indeed, the Holy Spirit breathed into my chest and informed me that no soul dies until it has completed its provision. So fear Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, seek provisions well, and do not let the delay of any provision encourage you to seek it through disobedience of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic. For what is with Allah, Glorious is not attained except by His obedience." — OR — I asked him about the man who divorces his wife thrice in a state of purity in one sitting. He responded: It counts as one divorce. — OR — Regarding a man who left his parents, the property is divided into three shares: the mother gets one share and the father gets two shares.
Answers are generated and checked automatically; they may still be incomplete or imperfect. For religious rulings, consult a qualified scholar.
Ask your own question →