ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Talaq

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /tæˈlɑːk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Talaq is a noun meaning (Islam) An Islamic divorce, sanctioned by the Qur'an.

Meaning

(Islam) An Islamic divorce, sanctioned by the Qur'an.

More Meanings

  1. (Islam) To divorce somebody by these means.

Example Sentences

Muslim women can be talaqed instantly, and thrown into the streets by whimsical husbands.
The first option was to give talaq to Akhila. But given that he really loved her, and that they had four small children, he decided that was no answer.

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Related dictionary entries include talak, tafwiz, khula, talik, divorce, mutat.

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