What is Khula? The type of divorce Sania Mirza took from Shoaib Malik
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Shoaib Malik's third marriage
On January 20, 2024, Pakistani cricketer and former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza's husband
Shoaib Malik took to Instagram to share that he married Sana Javed.
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Sania Mirza took 'Khula' to Shoaib Malik
Although no news about their divorce was out, Sania's father stated that she gave Shoaib 'Khula'.
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What is 'Khula'?
'Khula' often refers to a wife starting a divorce by requesting it from a court and establishing solid grounds for doing so.
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T&C of Khula
It may also include the woman returning 'Mehr' or making a financial settlement with her husband in exchange for the breakup of the marriage.
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'Khula' vs 'Talaq'
The term 'Khula' refers to a Muslim woman's unilateral right to separate from her spouse, whereas 'Talaq' refers to the man initiating divorce.
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The law
According to Muslim law, when a man says 'Talaq,' the marriage is terminated. It is said by the husband at with or without cause and does not require a precise protocol.