Question
Reference number: 430836 | Family and Marriage Issues | Aug. 6, 2026
What is the ruling on threatening divorce, such as a husband saying, “I will divorce you if you do such-and-such”?
Answer
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the noblest of all creation, our master Muhammad, the trustworthy, and upon his family and all his companions.
To proceed:
With reference to your question quoted above, both spouses should attend the local ifta department in their place of residence, given the seriousness of this matter and its implications for the future of the family and the solemn covenant between the spouses.
And Allah speaks the truth, and He guides to the right path.
