Can Muslim woman get divorce in US court

21-8-2001 | IslamWeb

Question:

Can a Muslim woman obtain Khula or Divorce from United States Court?

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Answer:

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Khula' and (Talaq) divorce are from among the Fiqh rulings that are related to Nikah (marriage). Each one has its own words, phraseology, rules and effects. No one can know these details except Muslim scholars and jurists who have specialized in Sharia or those who put rules of Islamic Shariah into practice among people. We advise you and all other Muslims who are facing such a problem to refer to the Islamic centers or Mosques to solve their problems. Afterwards, there is no objection if you want to authenticate it (a decree concerning Nikah , divorce or…)from the local authorities for any advantage. Allah knows best.