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Fatwa #229022 February 2001United States of America

My husband send me the divorce papers through the American Court (Ohio). I want to know that am I Islamically divorced since he has not said those words.

Answer

If your husband initiaed the divorce, it will be valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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