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Can my husband still reconcile after finished my iddat, if I got khula????

· 13 Safar 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5359English

Question

Assalam-O-Allaikum, I just have a question, I needed to get divorce from my abusive husband. After separated from him, I filed for divorce in US court & in the Islamic court. Ulama tried to contact him, sent many letters w/registered mail, he didn?t respond to any. Ulama then had no choice then to give me ?Separation Decree?. I started my iddat & today is a 2nd day. I was wondering, if in future he?ll try to reconcile, is he allowed to do that? Even after my iddat is over too. I mean after my iddat is over too & he?ll try to reconcile can he do that? I?d really appreciate if u can give me specific answer to my question

Answer

The 'separation decree' is called Faskh.

After your Iddah passes, you are a stranger to him. If the two of you wish to reconcile thereafter, a new Nikah has to be made. In this Nikah your voluntary permission is necessary. If you do not wish to reconcile, you cannot be compelled to do so.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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