Not initiating divorce during a wife’s menstrual period
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Etiquette of Marriage & Divorce
Not initiating divorce during a wife's menstrual period
When Ibn Umar (RA) divorced his wife while she was menstruating, the Prophet (SAW) instructed that he take her back until she became pure.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Ibn Umar (RA)
Explanation
This hadith establishes clear timing requirements around divorce, protecting the process from being carried out improperly.
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