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Is it permissible for a man who has divorced his wife by khula’ to go back to her during the ‘iddah?

15-08-2001

Question 14024

Is it permissible for a man who has divorced his wife by khula’ to go back to her during the ‘iddah?

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: 

There is unanimous agreement that the man who has divorced his wife by khula’ may take her back during the ‘iddah. 

Khul' (divorce initiated by the woman) Waiting Period of Widow or Divorcee
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