Question

What is talaq under Muslim Law?

• A. Unilateral divorce by husband
• B. Mutual divorce by spouses
• C. Court-granted divorce
• D. Customary separation

Hint:

Talaq = husband-initiated divorce; Khula = wife-initiated; Mubarat = mutual.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Definition.
Talaq refers to the unilateral repudiation of marriage by a Muslim husband.
Step 2: Types of talaq.
Forms include:
- Talaq-e-Ahsan,
- Talaq-e-Hasan,
- Talaq-e-Biddat (triple talaq, now invalid as per 2019 Act).
Step 3: Legal stance.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 criminalizes instant triple talaq. However, husband still has right to talaq through valid forms like Ahsan and Hasan.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, talaq is a unilateral divorce by the husband under Muslim personal law.