Is it permissible for a father to divorce his son's wife for a valid reason for divorce?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it permissible for a father to divorce his son's wife for a valid reason for divorce?
Answer:
It is not permissible unless he has guardianship over him, such as if he is a minor, insane, or of unsound mind. If he has guardianship over him, he may divorce on his behalf, or the son may appoint him to do so. It is permissible for the son to appoint his father to divorce his wife. Divorce is in the husband's hand. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: and it is the husband, meaning.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it permissible for a father to divorce his son's wife for a valid reason for divorce?
Answer:
It is not permissible unless he has guardianship over him, such as if he is a minor, insane, or of unsound mind. If he has guardianship over him, he may divorce on his behalf, or the son may appoint him to do so. It is permissible for the son to appoint his father to divorce his wife. Divorce is in the husband's hand. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Divorce is for the one who takes the rope.
الطلاق لمن أخذ بالشاق
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للأب أن يطلق زوجة ابنه بسبب موجب للطلاق؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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