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Divorce in anger

· 7 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My brother just gave his wife divorce when he was really angry. He is now regretting it. He also does drugs. Is the divorce valid or not?

Answer

The divorce is valid.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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