1) Select the correct manner in which a man may pronounce divorce to his wife.

1. A clear statement with the words, ‘I divorce you’ in the period of purity.
2. A clear statement with the words ‘You are divorced three times’.
3. A clear statement with the words ‘You are divorced’ repeated three times.
4. A clear statement with the words ‘I divorce you’ during her menses.

2) Which of the following is the Arabic term for the termination of marriage initiated by a woman?

1. Talaq.
2. Khul’.
3. Nikah.
4. None of the above.

3) In which case is the divorce considered ‘irrevocable’?

1. After the husband pronounces the divorce the first time.
2. After the husband pronounces the divorce the second time.
3.  After the husband pronounces the divorce the third time.
4. After the husband pronounces the divorce the fourth time.

4) Select a false statement with regards to divorce in Islam.

1. The husband can divorce in writing with the intention of divorce.
2. The period of iddah differs in the case of different women.
3. After the iddah is over the woman is free to marry another man.
4. Irrespective of whether the divorce is pronounced the first, second or third time, the wife has to leave the home immediately.

5) During the iddah followed by the pronouncement of divorce the first or second time:

1. the husband has to leave the home as they are not allowed to be in the same house anymore.
2. the wife has to be forced out of the home irrespective of whether she committed any offence or indecency.
3. there is no possibility of getting back together.
4. the wife needs to be provided adequately as she was provided before the divorce.

6) After the expiration of the iddah followed by the pronouncement of divorce the first or second time, a woman:

1. is free to remarry another man.
2. can remarry her previous husband with a new marriage contract.
3. has to remain a spinster for life.
4. Option A and B.

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