Consequences of the 2nd Talaaq?
Question
Q. I have a query regarding divorce.
If a person has to give his wife the 2nd Talaaq, what are the consequences? Idaat period, providing for the wife after the Talaaq, status of marriage?
Answer
If the husband and wife had reconciled after the first divorce and now he issues a second divorce, her Iddah will commence from the time of the second divorce. If they did not reconcile after the first divorce, the Iddah will continue from the first divorce and the second divorce will not cause the Iddah to restart. There is still room for reconciliation as long as three divorces have not been issued.
If they do not reconcile before the Iddah expires, the bonds of marriage will terminate and it will be necessary for them to renew the Nikah if they wish to reconcile thereafter.
During the Iddah period, the husband is obligated to provide maintenance for the wife.
And Allah Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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