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Islamic Solutions UK provides professional Islamic Fatwa services, offering clear guidance on worship, family matters, marriage, divorce and everyday issues.

Our responses are based on the Qur’an, Sunnah and recognised Hanafi scholarship.

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What type of Fatwa are you seeking? *

1. Does your question require consideration of a specific personal situation? *No — it is a general questionYes — it concerns my specific circumstancesI am not sure

2. Does your question involve more than one issue or circumstance? *No — it concerns one straightforward issueYes — it involves multiple issues or circumstancesI am not sure

3. Does your question require detailed research or comparison of different scholarly opinions? *No — a straightforward answer is sufficientYes — detailed research may be requiredYes — I need comparison of scholarly opinionsI am not sure

4. Is your question based on a specific case, dispute, transaction, document, or set of events? *No — it is a general questionYes — it relates to a specific case or circumstancesYes — it involves documents, transactions, or multiple eventsI am not sure

5. What type of answer are you seeking? *A brief answer to a straightforward general Islamic questionA short explanation of the relevant Islamic rulingA written answer with relevant Qur’an, Hadith or fiqh referencesA formal, detailed written Fatwa addressing my questionI am unsure which type of response is appropriate

6. Does your question fall within one of the following categories eligible for our free service? *A straightforward general question about an established Islamic ruling.A basic question about worship, such as Salah, fasting, Zakah or Taharah, that does not require detailed research.A simple question about Islamic beliefs, manners or everyday conduct.A basic question about an established Hanafi ruling that can be answered without detailed case-specific analysis.None of the above; my question may require detailed research or individual assessment.I am unsure whether my question qualifies for the free service.

Please provide your question and relevant details *Please provide sufficient information for us to understand your question. Your submission will be assessed according to its nature and complexity. Please include any relevant facts, circumstances or details necessary to understand the matter.0 / 500

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Important Information About Your Fatwa Request

Selecting Standard Questions — Free does not automatically mean that your question will qualify for a free response.

Questions involving specific personal circumstances, multiple issues or events, documents, transactions, disputes, or detailed research may require our Complex & Detailed Research service, which is subject to a fee of £10–£20.

Your question will be reviewed according to its nature and complexity. If a fee applies, we will inform you of the applicable charge before proceeding with the research.

Complex Research

1. What makes your question require detailed research or analysis? *It involves specific personal circumstancesIt involves multiple issues or eventsIt involves documents, agreements or transactionsIt involves a dispute or disagreementIt requires comparison of scholarly opinionsIt involves a detailed or unusual matterI am not sure

2. How much information is involved in your question? *A single, straightforward issueSeveral facts or circumstances need to be consideredThere are multiple events or issues to examineI need to provide documents or other supporting informationI am not sure

3. What level of scholarly research do you believe your question requires? *A straightforward answer based on established rulingsResearch into detailed or less common rulingsComparison of different scholarly opinionsExamination of evidence and scholarly positionsI am not sure

4. Does your question involve documents, evidence, transactions, or a detailed sequence of events? *No — it does not involve theseYes — documents or written evidenceYes — a financial or contractual transactionYes — a dispute or disagreementYes — several events or circumstances need to be examinedI am not sure

Please provide your question and all relevant details *Please provide sufficient information for us to understand the matter fully. Include relevant facts, circumstances, events, documents, transactions, or scholarly issues that you believe are important to your question.

Fee Notice

Complex & Detailed Research — Fee Information

Your question will be reviewed to determine the level of research and analysis required.

The applicable research fee will be between £10 and £20, depending on the complexity and amount of research required.

We will confirm the applicable fee with you before undertaking the research. No paid research will be carried out without your confirmation.

Category 3 — Nikah & Talaq Related Questions — £25–£40

SECTION A

Exact Words - Sarih/Kinayah & Intention

1. What exact words did the husband use? *Please write the exact words spoken or written by the husband, as accurately as possible. Do not summarise, interpret or explain their meaning. Include the original language used, if possible.

2. How were the words of Talaq communicated? *Spoken directly to his wife, face to faceSpoken over the telephoneSpoken through a voice or video callSent by text messageSent through WhatsApp or another messaging applicationWritten in a letter or documentSpoken to another person about his wifeCommunicated in another way (please specify)I am not sure

3. Did the husband use an explicit word or expression of Talaq/divorce? *Yes — he explicitly used the word “Talaq” or its direct equivalentYes — he clearly stated that his wife was divorcedNo — he used an indirect or ambiguous expressionI am not sure

4. If an indirect or ambiguous expression was used, please provide the exact wording *If the husband did not use an explicit word or direct expression of Talaq, please provide the exact words he used. Do not summarise or explain what he meant. Please provide the original wording and language used, if possible.0 / 400

5. If the words did not expressly state that the husband was divorcing his wife, what was his intention at the time? *He intended to issue TalaqHe intended to threaten or warn his wife, without intending to bring about a divorce.He intended to express anger, frustration or a desire for separation, but not to issue a divorce.He intended to express that the marriage or relationship should end, but was not intending to issue TalaqHe cannot remember his intention.He is genuinely unsure of his intentionHis intention cannot be obtained from the husband.He had another intention (please explain).

6. What was being discussed immediately before the words were used? *Please explain what happened immediately before the statement. For example, was the couple arguing about divorce, had the wife requested a divorce, had the husband threatened divorce previously, or was the discussion about something unrelated? State the relevant facts without interpreting the Islamic ruling.0 / 200

7. What was the husband's intention when uttering the words? *At the time the words were uttered, which of the following best describes the husband's intention?He intended to effect a divorce.He intended to warn, threaten or frighten his wife, without intending divorce.He uttered the words impulsively without considering their purpose or consequences.He was unsure of his intention at the time.

8. Before using the words, had the husband consciously decided to issue Talaq, or did the words arise during the conversation without a prior decision? *He had already decided to issue Talaq before speaking or writing.He decided to issue Talaq at that moment and deliberately used the words for that purpose.He used the words during an argument without having made a prior decision to issue Talaq.He spoke or wrote impulsively in response to what was said to him.He was trying to communicate something other than Talaq but used words that could be understood as divorce.He cannot reliably remember whether he had decided to issue Talaq before using the words.Other (please explain).

9. When the husband later explained what he meant by the words, what did he say about his intention at the time? *Please describe the husband's own explanation of what he intended when he used the words. State whether he gave this explanation immediately after the incident or only later, and whether his account has remained consistent or changed. Do not provide an interpretation of the Islamic ruling.0 / 300

SECTION B

Ighlaq, Anger & Mental State

1. How angry was the husband immediately before and during the pronouncement? *Calm or only mildly upset.Angry, but able to think and communicate normally.Very angry, with difficulty thinking clearly.Extremely angry, with substantial difficulty understanding or processing what was happening.His behaviour appeared markedly unusual or disconnected from the situation.The available information is insufficient to determine this.

2. At the precise moment the words were spoken or written, did the husband understand the words he was using? *Yes — he understood the words and their ordinary meaning.He understood the words but was struggling to think clearly.He knew what he was saying but cannot now explain what he understood at the time.He did not understand the words he was using.He appeared unaware of the words he was using.He cannot reliably recall or establish what he understood at that moment.

3. At that moment, what did the husband understand he was communicating? *He understood that he was communicating a divorce.He understood that he was threatening, warning or expressing anger, rather than communicating a divorce.He understood that he was speaking or writing, but was confused about what he was communicating.He cannot now reliably establish what he understood he was communicating.Other (please explain).

4. What does the husband remember about the incident? *He remembers the entire incident, including the exact words.He remembers the incident but not the exact words.He remembers parts of the incident but has gaps in his memory.He remembers the argument but has no personal memory of making the alleged pronouncement.He has no personal memory of the incident and learned about it from others afterwards.His recollection is uncertain for another reason (please explain).

5. What, if anything, indicated that the husband’s awareness or understanding was affected? *Please describe any specific behaviour observed during the incident, such as confusion, disorientation, incoherent speech, inability to follow the conversation, or an apparent loss of awareness. State who observed this behaviour and what they actually saw or heard.No unusual behaviour was observed.Unusual behaviour was observed (please describe below).No one was present to observe his behaviour.The available information is insufficient.Other

Please describe what happened immediately before, during and after the alleged Talaq *Please provide a clear and detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the alleged Talaq. Explain what happened immediately before the statement was made, what was said during the incident, who was present, the husband's emotional and mental state, and what happened immediately afterwards. Please include any facts that may help us understand whether he was aware of and understood what he was saying.0 / 300

6. Were there any other circumstances that may have affected the husband’s thinking or awareness at the time? *Severe emotional distress or panic.Extreme anger or rage.Severe sleep deprivation or exhaustion.Medication or a diagnosed medical condition.Alcohol or substance use.Confusion, disorientation or other unusual mental symptoms.Physical illness or severe pain.None of these circumstances.Other (please specify).

7. Please provide a chronological account of the incident. *Describe what happened immediately before, during and after the alleged pronouncement. Include the argument or conversation, the husband’s behaviour, his recollection of events, what happened immediately afterwards, and any relevant changes in his awareness or understanding. Distinguish between what the husband personally remembers and what other people subsequently told him.0 / 200

8. Is there any supporting evidence relevant to the husband’s condition or recollection at the time? *A witness observed the incident.Messages, recordings or other contemporaneous communications are available.Relevant medical records or an assessment are available.A person who spoke to the husband immediately afterwards can describe his condition.No supporting evidence is available.Other evidence (please specify).

Please briefly describe the evidence and whether it can be provided to the Mufti Panel. *0 / 300

SECTION C

Number of Talaqs

1. How many times has the husband used words of Talaq or divorce during the marriage? *OnceTwoThree timesMore than three timesI am not sure

2. If Talaq was pronounced more than once, please provide the details of each occasion *0 / 300

3. Were words of Talaq repeated during the same conversation or incident? *No — Talaq was mentioned only onceYes — the same Talaq words were repeatedYes — different expressions of Talaq were usedYes — Talaq was repeated several timesI am not sure

4. What happened after the alleged Talaq? *The couple continued living togetherThe husband stated that he had taken the wife back (Ruju)The couple resumed marital relationsA new Nikah was performedThe couple separatedAnother Talaq was subsequently pronouncedThe couple sought advice from a Mufti, scholar or Islamic organisationA previous Fatwa or ruling was issued regarding the TalaqCivil divorce proceedings took placeNone of the aboveOther

SECTION D

Witness

1. Was anyone present or able to hear the husband when the alleged Talaq was pronounced? *No — nobody else was present or able to hearYes — one person was present and heard itYes — two or more people were present and heard itSomeone was present but did not hear the exact wordsSomeone heard it remotely, such as by telephone or video callI am not sure

2. Was anyone informed about the alleged Talaq after it was pronounced? *No — nobody was informedYes — family members were informedYes — friends or other people were informedYes — an Imam, Mufti, scholar or Islamic organisation was informedYes — the matter was reported to another person or authorityYes — the husband or wife subsequently told other people what had happenedI am not sure

3. Please provide any additional information relevant to your Nikah or Talaq matterPlease provide any additional facts, dates, statements, documents, previous Fatwas or other circumstances that you believe may be relevant to your matter. If there is anything important that has not been covered by the questions above, please include it here.0 / 500

Fee Notice

Nikah & Talaq Fatwa — Fee Information

Nikah and Talaq matters require careful examination of the exact wording used, the circumstances in which the statement was made, and other relevant facts.

The fee for this service is £25–£40, depending on the complexity of the matter and the level of research required.

Your submission will first be reviewed. We will confirm the applicable fee with you before undertaking the Fatwa research.

No paid research will be undertaken without your confirmation.

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