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− Divorce Divorce is allowed in Islam, but is regarded as one of the − most displeasing act of all the lawful acts in the sight of Allah. The − tradition of the Holy Prophet regarding divorce is: sa - ¶Ýñ»A ½U Ë l§ ɼ»A Ó»A ¾ÝZ»A |¬IA å ä ì ì ä ä ì ä ê Õ ä ê ê ä ä æ å ä æ ä abghadul halali ilallahi ’azza wa jallattalaqu ± ± − − ±± − Divorce is least desirable of all the lawful acts (Abu Da’ud Kitabunnikah wa Ibni Majah) − − − − − ± − Therefore, the divorce procedure is so designed to allow every chance of conciliation. Under Islamic law, divorce must be − pronounced three times, with an interval of a month between each pronouncement. During this time, the wife stays in the family home (Unless she has committed adultery), and reconciliation is encouraged. If the divorce does become final, the husband is instructed to "send her away in kindness. " He is financially responsible for his children until they come of age, and is responsible for his wife for a period ( ) after the divorce. ‘Iddat Divorce may be initiated by either husband or wife. If the husband seeks the divorce, it is called and he may not ask the return 'Talaq' ± − of any gifts he made to the wife. If the wife wants the divorce, it is called , and she should return her dower. If the husband does Khul‘a not divorce, then the woman can apply to the court that she may be separated from her husband. Both divorced men and women are permitted to remarry (Other mates). The Promised Messiah and Mahdi writes: as − "The law of Islam has not left the matter of divorce entirely in the − hands of the husband, but has also authorized the wife to obtain divorce 428