Tuesday | 23 April 2024 | 14 Shawaal 1445

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Question ID: 961 Category: Dealings and Transactions
Talaq via Text Message

I have recently gotten a divorce through text/sms but I wanted to make sure that I received it as the guy did not say the word ’talaq’ directly instead he used the words ’it’s better if we part ways’ . Is this kinaya? Did I receive a talaq or no?

الجواب وبالله التوفيق

In the situation described in your question, no divorce has taken place as your husband has used the words “it’s better if we part ways” as a suggestive statement to you.