The Types of Talaq

Question

What is the definition in the Shari‘a of revocable (raj‘i), major (mughallaza) and irrevocable (ba’in) talaq? And what is their ruling with respect to taking back (ruju‘)?

Answer

If one or two talaqs are pronounced with explicit (sarih) words, or with what stands in the place of explicit words, the husband has the right to take her back (ruju‘) within the ‘idda, and after the ‘idda a nikah with him is valid with the consent of both parties; such a talaq is called revocable (raj‘i). If the talaq is pronounced with allusive expressions (kinaya)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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