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Husband signing divorce letter

· 17 Shawwal 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

In a heated argument with my husband, I wrote out a letter of divorce stating that he (his name) hereby issues me (my name) with a divorce and forced him to sign under his name. He signed in anger of what I was asking. I know that this is wrong. I would like to know if it constitutes to a divorce as I do not want to live in sin.

Answer

The talaaq 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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