Islamic Divorce
DIVORCE
وَإِذَا طَلَّقْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ فَبَلَغْنَ أَجَلَهُنَّ فَأَمْسِكُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ سَرِّحُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ ۚ وَلَا تُمْسِكُوهُنَّ ضِرَارًا لِّتَعْتَدُوا ۚ وَمَن يَفْعَلْ ذَٰلِكَ فَقَدْ ظَلَمَ نَفْسَهُ ۚ وَلَا تَتَّخِذُوا آيَاتِ اللَّهِ هُزُوًا ۚ وَاذْكُرُوا نِعْمَتَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَمَا أَنزَلَ عَلَيْكُم مِّنَ الْكِتَابِ وَالْحِكْمَةِ يَعِظُكُم بِهِ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
When you divorce women and they have reached their set time, then either keep or release them in a fair manner. Do not hold on to them with intent to harm them and commit aggression: anyone who does this wrongs himself. Do not make a mockery of God’s revelations; remember the favor He blessed you with, and the Scripture and wisdom He sent to teach you. Be mindful of God and know that He has full knowledge of everything. (Qur’an 2:231)
Divorce Service
If you're considering a divorce, the Islamic Center of America can help. Our Imams can provide advice and guidance through
the difficult process of obtaining a divorce as allowed in Islam. If you need help, please call or visit us.
Islamic Divorce Application
Divorce Process
- Couples must meet with one of our counsellors prior to proceeding with a divorce.
- Individuals cannot request or proceed with a divorce on behalf of other parties. All clients must represent themselves throughout the divorce procedure. They may be accompanied if they wish.
- Divorces for couples who have married abroad still require a divorce from the court prior to proceeding with the Islamic Divorce Decree.
- If the individual or couple wish to proceed with a divorce, they will need to:
- Provide a written request for divorce signed by both individuals
- Provide a copy of the legal divorce
- Provide a Photo I.D.
- If a divorce/khula is granted the client will be presented with a certificate accordingly within a period of two weeks.
Steps to an Islamic Divorce
- Evaluate and Try to
- Arbitration
- Filing For Divorce
- Waiting Period (Iddat)
- Child Custody
- Divorce Finalized
The Islamic Divorce Service
We provide a respectful and considerate divorce service
The Islamic Divorce Service for couples looking for an Islamic divorce in a way that is respectful and considerate of both parties.
We provide a respectful and considerate divorce service
We understand that divorce can be a difficult time for both parties, and we work hard to ensure that the divorce process is respectful and considerate of both parties.
We are here to help We are here to help couples navigate the Islamic divorce process and to provide them with the support and resources they need during this difficult time.