Question
A man divorced his wife with one Talaaq. Ten years have lapsed. He never revoked the Talaaq. After some years he married another woman. Before marrying the other woman, he issued another two Talaaqs to his first wife. The two Talaaqs were issued several years after the first Talaaq. Now, ten years hence, they want to reconcile. Will Nikah be valid?
Answer
After issuing one Talaaq to his wife ten years ago, the husband never revoked it. Years later he married someone else. Her Iddat had long ago expired, hence she has been out of his Nikah for many years. In short she is not his wife. The two Talaaqs which he issued to his ex-wife are futile and have no effect. He may therefore reconcile with her and enter into Nikah with her.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 05
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- 2
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