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AL KAFI # 884: HUKUM SUAMI BERKATA “MENYESAL BERNIKAH DENGAN ISTERI”
Does a husband who says he regrets marrying his wife, without intending a divorce, pronounce talaq?
Short answer
A husband's statement that he regrets the marriage is not a talaq expression, whether explicit or implied.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A husband's statement that he regrets the marriage is not a talaq expression, whether explicit or implied. It is merely an expression of regret unrelated to the concept of talaq, so no divorce takes effect on the wife. The ruling advises couples to discuss problems well, seek Allah's help, and turn to mediators, knowledgeable persons or family counselling bodies when disputes arise.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ia hanyalah sekadar satu kata-kata meluahkan perasaan kekesalan yang tidak ada kaitan dengan konsep talaq yang dibincangkan. Oleh itu, talaq tidak jatuh terhadap isteri tersebut.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL KAFI # 884: HUKUM SUAMI BERKATA “MENYESAL BERNIKAH DENGAN ISTERI””, 9 November 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2742-al-kafi-884-hukum-suami-berkata-menyesal-bernikah-dengan-isteri. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/husband-says-regret-marrying-wife-talaq/