'Talaq-e-Ahsan' is not in the category of crime, know how many types of divorce are there in Islam

Divorce in Islam is known as a way to terminate a marriage relationship. Divorce has a number of different types, and each has its own procedure and consequences. The Bombay High Court recently gave a landmark judgment, making it clear that Talaq-e-Ahsan is not an offense under the Muslim Women's Act, as compared to triple talaq.

Types of divorce in Islam

There are four primary types of divorce in Islam:

1. Talaq-e-Biddat (Triple Talaq): The Triple Talaq is tantamount to a crime in Indian law. The husband says the word "talaq" three times together, and it is an immediate divorce.

2. Talaq-e-Hasan: This type of divorce takes three months, where the husband pronounces divorce in three consecutive months, making an attempt towards reconciliation in between.

3. Talaq-e-Ahsan: This is also a three-month process, where the husband utters divorce once and the couple lives apart for three months. If they get back together within these three months, the divorce is nullified.

4. Khula: This is a divorce at the wife's initiative, where she requests that the marriage be dissolved. It involves the agreement of the husband and usually entails the wife handing over her dowry or gifts.

Other types of divorce

Besides these types, there are other types of divorce, such as:

• Divorce Mubarat: A mutual divorce, where both the wife and husband mutually agree to terminate the marriage.
• Talaq-e-Kinaya: A type of divorce where the husband utters divorce in a gathering or by writing, leading to an immediate divorce.
• Talaq-e-Bean: Divorce when the husband utters divorce orally or in writing, thereby granting instant divorce.

Key points to note

•  The Bombay High Court has held that Talaq-e-Ahsan cannot be held to be an offense as per the Muslim Women's Act.
•  Triple talaq, however, is held to be a crime under Indian law, and it can result in three years' imprisonment.
• Divorce in Islam is well known as a method of dissolving a marriage relationship, and it occurs in different forms and processes.