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Status of Women in Islam
In addition, the judge (qadi) annuls a marriage on
application of a wife who has some due cause for divorce,
such as non- maintenance, abuse, desertion, infectious
disease or impotence to name a few.
On one hand if Islam regards the right of divorce as
exclusive to man, on the other hand he was strictly given
instructions; advice, admonitions and warning not to
misuse this right.
“When you divorce women, and they fulfil the term of the (Iddat),
either take them back on equitable terms or set them free on equitable
terms; But do not take them back to injure them (or) to take undue
advantage; if anyone does that he wrongs his own soul Do not treat
God’s signs as a jest; but solemnly rehearse God’s favours on you.
And the fact that He sent down to you the Book and wisdom for your
instruction and fear God, and know that god is well acquainted with all
things.” Qur’an 2:231
Note the warning to the divorcing husband against any
cruelty, unjust or unfair treatment to the wife to be divorced.
No harm or injury shall be done to her. Her right to the
dower due to her, shall not be prejudiced and she shall not
be harassed to forego any of her rights and she shall not be
inconvenienced in the least.
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