What is the procedure for divorce under Muslim law.

Shia man, who wishes to divorce, requires to make three declarations of divorce. Each declaration with interval of one menstrual cycle of wife and three declarations in three menstrual cycles (3 declarations not allowed in 1 menstrual cycle). If husband had intercourse with wife in
between that 3 menstrual period, divorce becomes void.

Each declaration requires two witnesses at each of three sessions of divorce pronunciation. In Shia Islam, the divorce process can be
revocable prior to 3rd declaration. Once 3rd declaration is pronounced
it’s irrevocable. Note that if wife is pregnant, she can’t be divorced, such divorces are void.

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