Divorce & Khula'
Whatever has brought you here, you can talk it through in confidence with scholars who will listen without judgement.
Where to begin
Reaching this point is rarely simple. You may be carrying months of difficulty, questions you have not felt able to ask anyone, and a worry about what is permitted and what others might think.
The Council exists for exactly this. We will help you understand your position in Islam and the options genuinely open to you — whether that is reconciliation, a valid Islamic divorce, or an application for khula' — and we stay with you through the process.
There is no situation too difficult, or too private, to bring to us.
What we handle
Islamic divorce certification
Where both husband and wife wish to divorce Islamically, or where paperwork is needed for a divorce that has already taken place.
Application for khula'
Wife-initiated dissolution of the marriage contract. Assessed first, then taken to the panel, with the husband contacted and joint meetings arranged.
Validity of a divorce
Whether a divorce has actually taken place — a talaaq pronounced in anger, three in one sitting, a civil divorce, or a past khula' or faskh.
Mediation & other disputes
Custody of children, validity of a nikah and other non-financial disputes between separating couples.
Who this is for
Anyone facing the end of a marriage, or unsure whether their marriage has already ended in the eyes of Islam. That includes women seeking khula' where the husband will not agree, people who need documentation a mosque or authority will accept, and those simply trying to understand what is permitted before making a decision.
How a case proceeds
Apply online
Submit your case and pay for the initial session. Bookings are provisional until we confirm them.
Initial assessment
We hear your circumstances and, for khula', the panel decides whether the case is taken on.
The other party is contacted
Where the matter requires both sides — khula' or certification — the other party is invited and joint meetings arranged.
The Council rules
Scholars weigh the case and reach a decision, or guide you to a settlement both parties accept.
Documentation issued
You receive formal certification — talaaq, khula' or faskh — or a written verdict of judgement.
Before you apply, please know
We would rather you knew these things now than discovered them later.
- Khula' applications are for UK clients only.
- Khula' is not guaranteed — the panel assesses each case and the outcome is never promised in advance.
- For certification, both husband and wife are required to attend.
- The wife must not be on her menstrual cycle at the time of the appointment, and there should have been no intimacy since her last cycle.
- Certification is issued once the wife has completed the 'iddah period.
- If we do not hear from you for three months, the case is closed automatically and no reminder is sent.
Questions people ask
Will anyone find out I have contacted you?
No. Everything you share is strictly confidential, seen only by the scholar assigned to your case.
What if my husband will not agree to a divorce?
Khula' does not depend on his agreement. We assess the case, and if it is taken on the Council contacts him directly and proceeds regardless of whether he participates.
Is your certificate recognised?
Yes. Certification is issued by qualified scholars and accepted where an Islamic divorce needs to be evidenced.
I cannot be in the same room as the other party. Can I still come to the Council?
In most cases the presence of both parties is required before a verdict can be issued, but exceptions are made where warranted — tell us when you apply.
How and when do I pay?
By bank transfer, PayPal or cash, at least 48 hours before your session. Cancel more than three weeks ahead and no fee is charged; between one and three weeks, 30% applies.
What if I cannot afford the fee?
Apply to our hardship fund. The Council runs on a non-profit basis and fees only cover the work — no one is turned away for being unable to pay without being assessed first.