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Claims & Rights after Islamic Divorce

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Couples Planning for Divorce
Post-Divorce Phase
Claims & Rights after Islamic Divorce

When a Muslim couple divorces, there are rights and claims that have been determined by Islamic law and can be presented in the Syariah Court.

Among the claims and rights after an Islamic divorce:

Child custody (Hadhanah)

The right to care for and manage minor children (age 7 for males and 9 for females) after divorce.

Child custody depends on the qualifications and conditions set out in the Islamic Family Law Act/ Enactment.

Child support (nafkah)

The father's responsibility for the children's living expenses, including food, shelter, education and medical care.

Nafkah ‘iddah

Financial maintenance given by the ex-husband to the wife during the iddah period (3 period cycles for non-pregnant women)

Mutaah claim

Compensation or consolation to a divorced ex-wife.

Marital property claim

Claims on property acquired jointly during the marriage.

Reference:

Department of Syariah Judiciary Malaysia

Updated date: 10/12/2025

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