Divorce for three times

Upon the first pronouncement of talaq, a waiting period called “iddah” commences. This period, lasting three menstrual cycles, serves to ascertain the potential for reconciliation and to determine if the wife is pregnant. During this time, the husband has the right to retract the divorce, reinforcing the hope for reconciliation. If reconciliation fails, the husband may initiate the second and third divorces, each accompanied by its own waiting period.

After the third talaq is pronounced, the divorce becomes irrevocable (“ba’in”), severing all matrimonial ties. It substantially alters the rights of the woman, who is no longer entitled to her husband’s provisions, yet possesses inherent rights established by Shia jurisprudence, thus ensuring her dignity and protection.

3. Ethical and Moral Considerations