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When Does A Written Talaaq Fall

· 2 Ramadan 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When does a written Talaaq fall?

Answer

A valid written Talaq will take place immediately after it is transcribed, unless the issuer makes the Talaaq conditional the Talaaq with words like “When/If this letter reaches you…” or “When you read this…”, in which case the Talaq will only take place upon the fulfillment of that condition.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

رد المحتار – ج ٣ ص ٢٤٦ (سعيد)

الفتاوى الهندية – ج ۱ ص۳۷۸ (رشیدیه)

المبسوط للسرخسي – ج ٦ ص ١٤٣ دار المعرفة

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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