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How a Man Divorces His Wife

Can a Muslim man divorce his wife simply by repeating 'I divorce you' three times?
 

Yes.  It's a controversial practice called the talaq or "triple-talaq."  A husband may say to his wife at anytime she is not menstruating, "I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you," and this effectively throws her out on the street.
 

Islamic law on this issue is based on the Hadith and on a creative interpretation of part of verse 2:229.
 

From the Hadith:

Muslim (9:3493) - This is one of several hadith in which it is clear that Muhammad practiced the triple talaq and approved of his followers doing the same.

Additional Notes:
 

Some Islamic scholars believe that it isn't right to do this in one sitting. They say that there is should be a period of time between the "three strikes."

Women's rights groups in the Muslim world are waging an uphill battle to prevent governments from recognizing the triple talaq - and with some success in the more moderate countries - but it will always be honored by Islamic courts. 

Under Islamic law, once a marriage is consummated, a wife has absolutely no right to divorce her husband, even though she may be cast out at will for any reason.
 

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