Meaning & use

talaq

noun·Advanced

In Islamic law, a divorce initiated by a husband through a formal spoken or written declaration.

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Under classical Islamic law, talaq must generally follow specific steps before it becomes final.

Scholars debate how modern courts should interpret talaq alongside national family law.

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A specialized legal and religious term; its exact procedures and validity vary across countries and legal schools.

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