• Divorce under Islamic law depends on the religious sect to which the couple belongs. Generally, it takes the following form:
  • A husband can divorce a wife by pronouncing the word “talak” three times at a go, after which the marriage would be dissolved.
  • A husband can pronounce the word “talak” once every month for three months and third “talak” ends the marriage.
  • In certain sects, the wife can divorce the husband.
  • The “talak” may be a written word “talakahama” or it may be a spoken word. In order for the “talak” to have legal effect, it must be communicated to the woman.
  • The “talak” should not be pronounced when the wife is menstruating or pregnant.
  • This “talak” when pronounced should be registered with the registrar of marriages and divorce of Mohammedans.