A father divorcing his son's wife and a father's interference in his son's affairs
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Mish'al, sent a set of questions. He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding a father divorcing his son's wife, Shaykh, given that the father has no authority over his son, is this permissible in Islamic law? And if a father constantly interferes in his son's affairs, what do you advise him to do? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Divorce belongs to the husband. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 2081Da'if (Darussalam) Divorce belongs to the husband, and no one else may divorce on his behalf except through agency. If his father or someone else is given agency to divorce his wife, then he may do so. But if he divorces her without agency, this is not valid and the divorce does not take place.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
This questioner, Abu Mish'al, sent a set of questions. He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding a father divorcing his son's wife, Shaykh, given that the father has no authority over his son, is this permissible in Islamic law? And if a father constantly interferes in his son's affairs, what do you advise him to do? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Divorce belongs to the husband. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Divorce belongs to the one who takes hold of the calf (i.e., her husband).
إنما الطلاق لمن أخذ بالساقThe presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/156 — archive.org (4:43)
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