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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.5

A non-Muslim court has issued a decree of divorce.

Question

A non-Muslim court has issued a decree of divorce. Is this valid in terms of the Shariah? A Mufti says that it is one Talaaq Baa-in?

Answer

The mufti is a jaahil. A decree of divorce issued by a non- Muslim court or by even a Muslim secular court is not valid in the Shariah.

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