Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Talaaq via SMS, Whatsapp

· 11 Rajab 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is a Talaaq via sms, whatsapp, etc. valid?

Answer

A Talaaq (divorce) issued verbally or in writing is valid. (Shaami)

Accordingly, a Talaaq (divorce) via sms, whatsapp etc. is also valid as it is considered to be a written Talaaq (divorce).

However This is not the correct manner/method and procedure of giving talaaq which is taken very seriously in Islam but sadly it is taken very lightly amongst Muslims nowadays. Talaq ( divorce ) should only be used as a last resort when everything else eg. counselling, therapy, consulting senior family members etc fails.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
Checked by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/talaaq-via-sms-whatsapp/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-16103

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