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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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What is the nature and amount of financial support that should be paid to one's divorcée?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The divorcee must get from her husband all her livelihood expenses for the whole period of Iddah. There is no fixed amount as it depends on the cost in the place where they live in.

Wassalam.
If I was granted a Khulah and my husband wanted to reconcile with me before the waiting period is over, can he do that and will we still be married?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

If the type of divorce was a khul'i divorce, you are able to return during the 'iddah period, but with a new marriage contract. This means you will need to perform a nikah ceremony, along with its requirements. 

That is the fiqhi answer, but of course it would be highly recommended for both sides to contemplate on what led to the initial divorce, and how healthy it is to rush back in so quickly. Establishing boundaries, putting conditions and understanding what needs to improve on both sides is extremely necessary in order to eliminate previous problems and happily live together.

And Allah knows best. 
If a woman gets a Khulah, what is her waiting period considering the fact that she had a total hysterectomy and cannot have any children?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

As long as she is under the age of "ya`s" or shar'i menopause, then she must observe 'iddah, which for her is not three menstrual cycles, but rather three full months. 

In fiqh, a woman who is in the age of menstruating, but does not menstruate, she is referred to as mustarabah.  Of course, it would be a good idea for her to refer  to the specific view of her Marja' taqleed. 

And Allah knows best. 
If parents force a girl or boy to give divorce or separate from their spouse, will that be considered a legitimate divorce? Will the parents be considered sinners?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Forced divorce is not valid in Islam just like forced marriage or any forced agreement or deal.

It is sinful to force someone to divorce his/her spouse with out valid reason which must be based on religion and not on personal or worldly matters.

Wassalam.