Book of Divorce (at-Talaq)
Narrated Ibn Juraij:
Ibn Shihab informed me of Li’an and the tradition related to it, referring to the narration of Sahl bin Sa`d, the brother of Bani Sa`idi He said, “An Ansari man came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, ‘O Allah’s Apostle! If a man saw another man with his wife, should he kill him, or what should he do?’ So Allah revealed concerning his affair what is mentioned in the Qur’an about the affair of those involved in a case of Lian. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘Allah has given His verdict regarding you and your wife.’ So they carried out Li’an in the mosque while I was present there. When they had finished, the man said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! If I should now keep her with me as a wife then I have told a lie about her. Then he divorced her thrice before Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ordered him, when they had finished the Li’an process. So he divorced her in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) .” Ibn Shihab added, “After their case, it became a tradition that a couple involved in a case of Lian should be separated by divorce. That lady was pregnant then, and later on her son was called by his mother’s name. The tradition concerning their inheritance was that she would be his heir and he would inherit of her property the share Allah had prescribed for him.” Ibn Shihab said that Sahl bin Sa`d As’Saidi said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said (in the above narration), “If that lady delivers a small red child like a lizard, then the lady has spoken the truth and the man was a liar, but if she delivers a child with black eyes and huge lips, then her husband has spoken the truth.” Then she delivered it in the shape one would dislike (as it proved her guilty).
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ الْمُلاَعَنَةِ، وَعَنِ السُّنَّةِ، فِيهَا عَنْ حَدِيثِ، سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ أَخِي بَنِي سَاعِدَةَ أَنَّ رَجُلاً، مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ جَاءَ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ رَجُلاً وَجَدَ مَعَ امْرَأَتِهِ رَجُلاً، أَيَقْتُلُهُ أَمْ كَيْفَ يَفْعَلُ فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ فِي شَأْنِهِ مَا ذَكَرَ فِي الْقُرْآنِ مِنْ أَمْرِ الْمُتَلاَعِنَيْنِ، فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ” قَدْ قَضَى اللَّهُ فِيكَ وَفِي امْرَأَتِكَ ”. قَالَ فَتَلاَعَنَا فِي الْمَسْجِدِ وَأَنَا شَاهِدٌ، فَلَمَّا فَرَغَا قَالَ كَذَبْتُ عَلَيْهَا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنْ أَمْسَكْتُهَا. فَطَلَّقَهَا ثَلاَثًا قَبْلَ أَنْ يَأْمُرَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حِينَ فَرَغَا مِنَ التَّلاَعُنِ، فَفَارَقَهَا عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ” ذَاكَ تَفْرِيقٌ بَيْنَ كُلِّ مُتَلاَعِنَيْنِ ”. قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ فَكَانَتِ السُّنَّةُ بَعْدَهُمَا أَنْ يُفَرَّقَ بَيْنَ الْمُتَلاَعِنَيْنِ، وَكَانَتْ حَامِلاً، وَكَانَ ابْنُهَا يُدْعَى لأُمِّهِ، قَالَ ثُمَّ جَرَتِ السُّنَّةُ فِي مِيرَاثِهَا أَنَّهَا تَرِثُهُ وَيَرِثُ مِنْهَا مَا فَرَضَ اللَّهُ لَهُ. قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ السَّاعِدِيِّ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ إِنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ” إِنْ جَاءَتْ بِهِ أَحْمَرَ قَصِيرًا كَأَنَّهُ وَحَرَةٌ، فَلاَ أُرَاهَا إِلاَّ قَدْ صَدَقَتْ وَكَذَبَ عَلَيْهَا، وَإِنْ جَاءَتْ بِهِ أَسْوَدَ أَعْيَنَ ذَا أَلْيَتَيْنِ، فَلاَ أُرَاهُ إِلاَّ قَدْ صَدَقَ عَلَيْهَا ”. فَجَاءَتْ بِهِ عَلَى الْمَكْرُوهِ مِنْ ذَلِكَ.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5309
NOTE 📝
1. Imam al-Bukhari collected this hadith under the chapter heading To carry out Li’an in a Mosque. This hadith is similar to the one treated yesterday according to Shaykh Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen. He went on to state key lessons from the various ahadith of al-Mulaa‘anah (mutual cursing between spouses). One benefit is that the spouses must be separated permanently after li‘an. Also, if the wife is pregnant, the child is not attributed to the father but only to the mother. The mother inherits from this child, and the child inherits from the mother according to what Allah has ordained. Scholars differ: does the mother take only her prescribed share, or does she also take the remainder by patrilineal descent (through the male line of inheritance) if no father exists? The stronger opinion is that she takes her share and the remainder as ‘asabah. For example, if a man dies leaving only his mother and maternal uncle, his mother takes her share (one-third if no siblings, one-sixth if there are siblings), and the rest goes to her by ‘asabah. – Sharh Kitab at-Talaq, Sahih al-Bukhari, Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen
2. The Shaykh also noted another lesson in the phrase “he inherits from her what Allah has decreed”. The word “decreed” here means “ordained by the Shari’ah”, not in the strict technical sense used by fuqaha (Islamic jurists) to mean fixed shares, because the child inherits from the mother as an agnate (i.e. a relative connected through the father’s side of the family), not strictly through fixed shares. If he dies leaving only his mother, she inherits all of his wealth. If he dies leaving other heirs entitled to fixed shares, she takes her share and the remainder goes to him (or from him to them) as per agnatic inheritance rules. – Sharh Kitab at-Talaq, Sahih al-Bukhari, Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen
3. Lastly, the ahadith showed the principle of acting upon signs and circumstantial evidence. The Prophet ﷺ gave a clear sign; if the child resembled the alleged adulterer, then the husband’s claim was true; otherwise, it was not. This use of physical resemblance as evidence is valid but is only a supporting sign, not definitive proof. Importantly, the Prophet ﷺ did not reverse the ruling after the child’s birth confirmed the husband’s claim, he upheld the li‘an’s legal effect, showing that once a ruling is established properly, it remains valid even if later signs suggest otherwise. – Sharh Kitab at-Talaq, Sahih al-Bukhari, Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen
O Allah, bless our marriages, place love and mercy between us, reconcile our hearts, and protect us from Shaytan, misunderstandings, divisions, and acrimonious situations … Ãmeen
Spiritually uplifting prayers (duas) and reflections suitable for the 7th of Safar on Jumu’ah (Friday), combining the sanctity of both the sacred Islamic calendar and the significance of the blessed day of Friday. These are meant to inspire reflection, gratitude, and connection with Allah.
Prayer for Forgiveness and Mercy
“Ya Allah, on this blessed day of Jumu’ah in the month of Safar, I ask You for complete forgiveness for my sins—those I know and those I do not. Shower Your mercy upon me, and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.”
> اللّهُمّ اغْفِرْ لي ذُنُوبي كُلَّها، دِقَّهَا وَجِلَّهَا، وَأَوَّلَهَا وَآخِرَهَا، وَعَلانِيَتَهَا وَسِرَّهَا
“O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the hidden.”
— (Muslim)
Prayer for Healing and Protection
“O Turner of hearts, make my heart firm upon Your path. Protect me and my loved ones from all trials—known and unknown. Replace every worry in Safar with trust in Your decree, and grant us wellness in body, mind, and soul.”
> اللّهُمّ اشْفِني وَاشْفِ مَرضى المُسْلِمين، وَارْزُقْنا صَبْراً وَرِضى
“O Allah, grant me healing, and heal the sick among the Muslims. Grant us patience and contentment.”
Prayer for Rizq (Sustenance) and Ease
“O Allah, the Provider, open doors of halal sustenance for me. Make what is difficult easy, and bless my efforts with barakah. Let this month be one of unseen blessings and answered prayers.”
> اللّهُمّ اكْفِني بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِني بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاك
“O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You.”
— (Tirmidhi)
Reflection & Intentions
Safar has often been misjudged culturally as an “unlucky” month, but Islamically there is no basis for this. The Prophet ﷺ rejected superstition and taught us to place our full trust in Allah alone. Let this Jumu’ah be a reset:
Repent sincerely.
Reflect deeply.
Reconnect with the Qur’an.
Give a small charity, even a smile or kind word.
Short Personal Du’a
“Ya Allah, let my heart not waver. Strengthen me through every test, and keep my tongue moist with Your remembrance. Accept my prayers on this Jumu’ah, and make Safar a witness of my faith, not my fear.”
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR
The National Patriots.
1. Du‘a for Acceptance of Good Deeds
“O Allah, accept from me my salah, my fasting, my supplications, and my intentions. Make my actions sincere and pleasing to You.”
> اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي صَلَاتِي وَصِيَامِي وَدُعَائِي وَنِيَّتِي، وَاجْعَلْ عَمَلِي خَالِصًا لِوَجْهِكَ
“O Allah, accept my prayer, fasting, du‘a, and intention, and make my deeds sincerely for Your sake.”
2. Du‘a for Forgiveness
“O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and all the believing men and women—those living and those who have passed away.”
> اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَلِوَالِدَيَّ، وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَات، الْأَحْيَاءِ مِنْهُمْ وَالْأَمْوَات
“O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and the believers—those alive and those who have died.”
3. Du‘a for Protection and Barakah
“Ya Allah, protect me from hardship, calamity, and spiritual laziness. Grant barakah in my time, wealth, and relationships.”
> اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry, grief, inability, laziness, the burden of debt, and the oppression of people.”
4. Du‘a for Guidance and Steadfastness
“O Turner of hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion. Let my steps follow the path of those whom You have guided before me.”
> يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ، ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
“O Turner of hearts, make my heart steadfast upon Your religion.”
— (Tirmidhi)
5. Du‘a for Today’s Blessings
“O Allah, this is a blessed day. Let it be a source of mercy, not punishment. Make it a day of answered prayers and open doors.”
> اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ هَذَا الْيَوْمَ خَيْرًا لِي فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، وَافْتَحْ لِي فِيهِ أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
“O Allah, make this day good for me in this world and the next, and open for me the doors of Your mercy.”
Important Reminder
Don’t forget the last hour before Maghrib on Friday (Jumu‘ah)—it’s widely believed to be a time when du‘a is accepted.
Be real with Allah. Speak from the heart. Formal words are good, but sincerity is better. If all you say is, “Ya Allah, help me,” with full trust—that’s powerful enough.
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR
Fraser Consulting Consortium.
Salam alaikum warahamatullahi wabarakatuh🙇🏻♀🙇🏻♀
It’s a fresh day and Happy New month again, Alhamdullillah! May Almighty Allah make it easy for us, purify our minds, put joy in our hearts, increase our Iman, and elevate us beyond our expectations, guide us anywhere we go. Forgive us, our parents, protect us against any evil acts, and be pleased with us🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
Juma’at Mubarak🕌🕌🕌🕌🙇🏻♀🙇🏻♀🙇🏻♀🙇🏻♀
Assalam Aleykum Waramatullahi Wabarakatu .
Ya Allah ! We praise Thee for your mercy over us as we are privileged to witness today’s Jumuah . Ya Allah ! Your forgiveness is wider than our sins . Your blessings are bigger than our efforts and Your reward is well above our worship. Ya Allah ! We have more hopes in Your mercy than in our deeds .Ya Allah ! forgive our shortcomings and accept all our Ibadah on this holy day and beyond.
Aameen Ya Rabbi.
Jumuah Mubarak .
