Frequently asked questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Talaq is divorce initiated by the husband.
Khula is initiated by the wife, often involving the return of the mahr (dowry) or compensation, and is granted by a panel of Islamic scholars.
Both are recognised in Islam and handled through our structured, Sharia-compliant process.
If you are legally married under UK law, you must also obtain a civil divorce. Our Islamic divorce/Khula certificate does not dissolve a civil marriage. Many of our clients apply for both — we can guide you on how to align the two processes.
Khula: £350 (or £300 if you receive state benefits).
Talaq: £350 (or £300 if you receive state benefits).
If you require instalments, please contact us to discuss flexible arrangements.
Typically 2–3 months from when we receive your completed application, supporting documents, and payment. This allows time for correspondence with the spouse and review by our scholars.
The Qur’an and Sunnah affirm Khula as a merciful option. Common reasons include:
- Domestic violence or abuse
- Emotional or psychological harm
- Lack of compatibility or affection
- Neglect or abandonment
- Husband refusing Talaq
- Fear of disobeying Allah due to ongoing harm
- Infidelity, deception, or prolonged absence
A written explanation of your circumstances is usually sufficient. Supporting evidence such as police or court documents can be submitted if available, but they are not always required.
If your husband does not issue Talaq or fails to respond, our panel of scholars may still grant Khula based on your application and circumstances.
- Menstruating women: 3 menstrual cycles
- Women not menstruating: 4 months and 10 days
- Pregnant women: until the child is born
- You may work, study, and carry out essential activities.
- Avoid unnecessary outings and beautification.
- No Nikah (marriage) can take place until Iddah ends.
- If the divorce is revocable, he must provide maintenance and accommodation.
- If the wife is pregnant, he must support her until childbirth.
- He must not cause harm or hardship during this period.
Yes. If there are valid grounds such as abuse, neglect, or desertion, you can apply for annulment (Faskh) through our panel of scholars.
Yes. You may apply for Khula while pregnant. Your Iddah will continue until the delivery of your child.
In most Khula cases, the wife returns the mahr. However, if harm or abuse is proven, scholars may waive this condition.
Yes, but only if both agree and a new Nikah contract (with new mahr) is made.
Yes. While our main role is issuing Islamic divorce/Khula certificates, we can also guide you through reaching a fair financial agreement in line with Islamic values.
Yes. We provide advice and mediation to help parents reach arrangements regarding custody and contact, ensuring the welfare of the children while respecting Islamic principles.
