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Till Talaq Do Us Part
Till Talaq Do Us Part : Understanding Talaq Triple Talaq And Khula
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First published August 1, 2019
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June 5, 2024
4.75 ⭐
GENRE - RELIGION / NON FICTION
PAGES - 218
WOW!! A thoroughly captivating book which kept me intrigued all the way through.I have lived about 6 + years of life in countries like Kuwait, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia which often made me curious to know how women in these parts of the world ( Islamic world ) live their lives. Having been born and raised in Bombay, Indian women in our part of the country operated with freedom. On the other hand being raised in a home where my mom is a Catholic and dad a Hindu I had no clue about what goes on in a Muslim household when it comes to leading a normal family.That is the reason why I wanted to read this book as I am always fascinated with women lives around the world specially in Islamic society where I find women not having the freedom as other religious societies provide.
About the Book - The author has explained very clearly the rights of women in Islamic society especially in India. He has explained in detail how a divorce case according to Islamic law is handled subjects like Talaq, Tripple Talaq and khula have been explained along with examples. I am shocked to see that this book has just been given 2 - 3 ⭐ although this book should be highly rated. Let's understand Islam is one difficult religion where critics are not welcomed for a debate but are threatened. Ziya Us Salam on the other hand has clearly pointed out that most of the Maulana or cleric in Islam in our part of the world only know to read the Qur'an but are not knowing the meaning of it as it is Arabic language due to this reason many people i.e. men and women are misguided. Women actually don't know their rights in Islam. The clerics either manipulate the verses or actually don't understand it, the reason being ours is a patriarchal society. According to the author Islam needs to undergo reforms especially when it comes to marriages and divorces which I absolutely agree. I could not find him bias towards the religion as he criticized whenever it was nessesary and also he is some one who has a soft corner for women and their rights in Islam which I absolutely liked while reading this book.
I urge Muslim women in India and all over the world to read this book in order to understand your rights in Islam while for people like me if you have curiosity for subjects like Islam and Islamic society you also will definitely enjoy this book.
The Ratings are as follows:-
1⭐ - Boring
2⭐- Average
3⭐- Good
4⭐- Added Value to Life
5⭐- Excellent 👌
Highly Recommended.
Thank You 🙏 😊 ❤️
GENRE - RELIGION / NON FICTION
PAGES - 218
WOW!! A thoroughly captivating book which kept me intrigued all the way through.I have lived about 6 + years of life in countries like Kuwait, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia which often made me curious to know how women in these parts of the world ( Islamic world ) live their lives. Having been born and raised in Bombay, Indian women in our part of the country operated with freedom. On the other hand being raised in a home where my mom is a Catholic and dad a Hindu I had no clue about what goes on in a Muslim household when it comes to leading a normal family.That is the reason why I wanted to read this book as I am always fascinated with women lives around the world specially in Islamic society where I find women not having the freedom as other religious societies provide.
About the Book - The author has explained very clearly the rights of women in Islamic society especially in India. He has explained in detail how a divorce case according to Islamic law is handled subjects like Talaq, Tripple Talaq and khula have been explained along with examples. I am shocked to see that this book has just been given 2 - 3 ⭐ although this book should be highly rated. Let's understand Islam is one difficult religion where critics are not welcomed for a debate but are threatened. Ziya Us Salam on the other hand has clearly pointed out that most of the Maulana or cleric in Islam in our part of the world only know to read the Qur'an but are not knowing the meaning of it as it is Arabic language due to this reason many people i.e. men and women are misguided. Women actually don't know their rights in Islam. The clerics either manipulate the verses or actually don't understand it, the reason being ours is a patriarchal society. According to the author Islam needs to undergo reforms especially when it comes to marriages and divorces which I absolutely agree. I could not find him bias towards the religion as he criticized whenever it was nessesary and also he is some one who has a soft corner for women and their rights in Islam which I absolutely liked while reading this book.
I urge Muslim women in India and all over the world to read this book in order to understand your rights in Islam while for people like me if you have curiosity for subjects like Islam and Islamic society you also will definitely enjoy this book.
The Ratings are as follows:-
1⭐ - Boring
2⭐- Average
3⭐- Good
4⭐- Added Value to Life
5⭐- Excellent 👌
Highly Recommended.
Thank You 🙏 😊 ❤️
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August 23, 2020
A book that merely tries to 'qualify' religion rather than denouncing what needs to be denounced. Strange and absurd!
August 23, 2020
I mean seriously! This guy is defending the custom of triple tallaq with some outdated arguments and the publishers are giving the space! Nonsensical!
May 19, 2018
I've heard about the triple talaq for the first time not so long time ago, when on local radio they shared the case of the woman who got divorced by whatsapp message. It was enough for her man to text "talaq, talaq, talaq" and that's it - you have no family, no support, no stable life.
This shocked me. Is this for sure that women in muslim countries have to be so insecure and so dependent on the fact that their husbands can simply cut all the ties by simple saying or eving writing the word for 3 times.
This books explains muslim divorce in details, but even written by lawyer "the law" is from religious side than state one, however state's decisions are mentioned here as well. The main focus is on muslims in India, other countries are briefly touched as well, but overall it helps to better understand traditions and religion as well.
To put it simple, triple talaq is illegal and even said for 3 times it's still considered as single divorce. For the actual divorce, it has to happen for the 3 times which have to be seperated at least by the month. Both parties have to be present and woman can't be on her period otherwise it will not account.
After first two announcments man and woman still live together, as it's encouraged to try to save the family. Only after the 3rd talaq they are actually divorced and can live their live as a free man and a free woman. I found it surprising that the religion allows people to get married for doesn't matter how many times, divorce is all OK and people don't have to suffer with the spouse who doesn't make you happy. In christianity it's way more restricted and you must stay with the same person for the whole life and only few exeptions are allowed.
This book also mentions women right to divorce - khula, which is also eaqually available as the talaq. Also other rights woman have (like the man cannot get second wife without the approval of the first one). The main problem in muslim society is that there is a lack of people who can explain the Quran to masses so woman have to suffer from wrong belief that the man is always right. In most cases they are equal or sometimes woman even have more rights compared to her man.
The book itself is really repetitive and could be shorter, but I've learned many new things for sure.
This shocked me. Is this for sure that women in muslim countries have to be so insecure and so dependent on the fact that their husbands can simply cut all the ties by simple saying or eving writing the word for 3 times.
This books explains muslim divorce in details, but even written by lawyer "the law" is from religious side than state one, however state's decisions are mentioned here as well. The main focus is on muslims in India, other countries are briefly touched as well, but overall it helps to better understand traditions and religion as well.
To put it simple, triple talaq is illegal and even said for 3 times it's still considered as single divorce. For the actual divorce, it has to happen for the 3 times which have to be seperated at least by the month. Both parties have to be present and woman can't be on her period otherwise it will not account.
After first two announcments man and woman still live together, as it's encouraged to try to save the family. Only after the 3rd talaq they are actually divorced and can live their live as a free man and a free woman. I found it surprising that the religion allows people to get married for doesn't matter how many times, divorce is all OK and people don't have to suffer with the spouse who doesn't make you happy. In christianity it's way more restricted and you must stay with the same person for the whole life and only few exeptions are allowed.
This book also mentions women right to divorce - khula, which is also eaqually available as the talaq. Also other rights woman have (like the man cannot get second wife without the approval of the first one). The main problem in muslim society is that there is a lack of people who can explain the Quran to masses so woman have to suffer from wrong belief that the man is always right. In most cases they are equal or sometimes woman even have more rights compared to her man.
The book itself is really repetitive and could be shorter, but I've learned many new things for sure.
November 4, 2024
Reading Ziya Us Salam’s Till Talaq Do Us Part has been a huge learning experience for me. Salam wrote this book following the 2017 verdict by the Supreme Court of India that invalidated (instant) triple talaq. I remember that verdict and the upheaval the case had caused as if it were yesterday. I even remember exactly where I was standing (at the basketball court in my college at lunch hour) when I first heard the final verdict. You had to be there to know the chokehold this case had on Indian media.
Salam acknowledges this and then skilfully unravels the interesting mix of truth and lies in the media’s portrayal of triple talaq. He goes back to the Quran, quoting stanzas to help the English-speaking and non-Muslim audiences (and perhaps, even some Muslim readers) understand the different types of divorce available to both Muslim men and women, how each of these divorces works – their causes and procedures – and what this means in the larger context of empowerment of women and equity in rights.
The biggest takeaway – one that is seconded by most of my Muslim friends – is that instant triple talaq was never permitted by the Quran. In fact, a Hadith (a story from the times of Prophet Muhammad) calls this type of divorce sinful. Although the practice of talaq-e-hasan requires 3 pronouncements of the word “talaq,” this involves a month of waiting between each pronouncement and they cannot be pronounced in the absence of witnesses.
What I liked most about this book is that it equips a lay reader with solid information about the provisions of talaq in the Quran, about the differences in beliefs between different schools and sects, about the 2017 Shayara Bano case, and about the women behind the change. There are definitions and examples. There are explanations where necessary. In the case of religion and state, I suppose awareness is power, and this book hands it to you in the simplest words possible.
The only thing to keep in mind while reading Till Talaq Do Us Part is to remember to have an open mind and to not forget to stay critical, as is the case with reading any book on religion; any book, really. What I like about Salam’s writing is that he doesn’t confuse information and proof with statistics. A dumping of statistics in the place of actual proof or explanation is one of my biggest pet peeves in non-fiction.
I am just as weary of the statistics Salam has used in the book, even though they are few and far. For instance, he claims towards the end that triple talaq may not be the monster it is projected to be because the total number of cases of talaq within the community is low, and the number of (instant) talaq cases in comparison to total (Quran-sanctioned) talaq cases is lower than assumed. Further, according to the 2011 census, only 0.49% of Muslim women are divorced.
These statistics mean essentially nothing to me. A low divorce statistic within any religion in any state does not, for me, indicate societal health or even moral health. Plus, the goal here is to remember that there have been women who have been divorced by the instant triple talaq method and their experience is more important than what the statistics claim. Mainstream Indian media is for certain trying to villainize Islamic practices and we need to take their statistics with a pinch of salt. But we shouldn’t allow it to invalidate for us the personal experiences of these women.
This is a fact that Salam recognises. He doesn’t forget that law and statistics are not the judge and jury in India; the people are.
The book is not a 100% unbiased. But then, again, I don’t think a book on religion can ever be unbiased. For the most part, the author remains invisible and lets you assimilate what you need to in order to understand triple talaq in the larger scheme of things. It is a difficult line to walk, and Salam does it better than most writers on religion I have read.
This book is a good beginner’s guide for anyone who wants to learn and analyse before speaking up or creating an opinion. I would suggest using this as a base to learn about talaq, triple talaq and khula, before speaking to Muslim women (and men) about their actual experiences in South Asia. I believe conversation is, in the end, the most crucial tool in our toolbox today.
Salam acknowledges this and then skilfully unravels the interesting mix of truth and lies in the media’s portrayal of triple talaq. He goes back to the Quran, quoting stanzas to help the English-speaking and non-Muslim audiences (and perhaps, even some Muslim readers) understand the different types of divorce available to both Muslim men and women, how each of these divorces works – their causes and procedures – and what this means in the larger context of empowerment of women and equity in rights.
The biggest takeaway – one that is seconded by most of my Muslim friends – is that instant triple talaq was never permitted by the Quran. In fact, a Hadith (a story from the times of Prophet Muhammad) calls this type of divorce sinful. Although the practice of talaq-e-hasan requires 3 pronouncements of the word “talaq,” this involves a month of waiting between each pronouncement and they cannot be pronounced in the absence of witnesses.
What I liked most about this book is that it equips a lay reader with solid information about the provisions of talaq in the Quran, about the differences in beliefs between different schools and sects, about the 2017 Shayara Bano case, and about the women behind the change. There are definitions and examples. There are explanations where necessary. In the case of religion and state, I suppose awareness is power, and this book hands it to you in the simplest words possible.
The only thing to keep in mind while reading Till Talaq Do Us Part is to remember to have an open mind and to not forget to stay critical, as is the case with reading any book on religion; any book, really. What I like about Salam’s writing is that he doesn’t confuse information and proof with statistics. A dumping of statistics in the place of actual proof or explanation is one of my biggest pet peeves in non-fiction.
I am just as weary of the statistics Salam has used in the book, even though they are few and far. For instance, he claims towards the end that triple talaq may not be the monster it is projected to be because the total number of cases of talaq within the community is low, and the number of (instant) talaq cases in comparison to total (Quran-sanctioned) talaq cases is lower than assumed. Further, according to the 2011 census, only 0.49% of Muslim women are divorced.
These statistics mean essentially nothing to me. A low divorce statistic within any religion in any state does not, for me, indicate societal health or even moral health. Plus, the goal here is to remember that there have been women who have been divorced by the instant triple talaq method and their experience is more important than what the statistics claim. Mainstream Indian media is for certain trying to villainize Islamic practices and we need to take their statistics with a pinch of salt. But we shouldn’t allow it to invalidate for us the personal experiences of these women.
This is a fact that Salam recognises. He doesn’t forget that law and statistics are not the judge and jury in India; the people are.
The book is not a 100% unbiased. But then, again, I don’t think a book on religion can ever be unbiased. For the most part, the author remains invisible and lets you assimilate what you need to in order to understand triple talaq in the larger scheme of things. It is a difficult line to walk, and Salam does it better than most writers on religion I have read.
This book is a good beginner’s guide for anyone who wants to learn and analyse before speaking up or creating an opinion. I would suggest using this as a base to learn about talaq, triple talaq and khula, before speaking to Muslim women (and men) about their actual experiences in South Asia. I believe conversation is, in the end, the most crucial tool in our toolbox today.
June 3, 2020
This is a well written and well articulated book on the issue of Talaq. It's beyond my understanding that when many Muslim countries have already banned the Talaaq-e-biddat (triple Talaq), why it took India a Hindutva party to come into power to ban it. Talaaq-e-biddat, though, is not against the Quran, but it was never a preferred method of divorce and neither should it be. It's oppressive and against every value a Muslim holds dear.
I'd like to thank the author for explaining the process of Talaaq so well. I must admit I felt enlightened after reading this book. I hope this book will help all brothers and sisters to understand Talaaq and hopefully we'll see more drop in it's frequency. Farewell.
I'd like to thank the author for explaining the process of Talaaq so well. I must admit I felt enlightened after reading this book. I hope this book will help all brothers and sisters to understand Talaaq and hopefully we'll see more drop in it's frequency. Farewell.
January 29, 2019
Informative for a reader who doesn’t know much on the subject. But gets very much repetitive with the same thing being quoted again n again in all the chapters. 100 pages of information stretched to 200. Could have been more concise.
August 16, 2019
Considering the sensitivity and faith of an individual(s) on Islam and alike, I am refraining from giving a detailed opinion, condemning or complimenting any particular religion. Religion is a personal belief and must be respected by giving it the space and the dignity it deserves.
However said, what is lawfully accepted and annulled within that belief, is an understanding of the educated and of a matured/evolved society. The practice of 'Triple Talaq' was recently declared unconstitutional by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, after much examination and thorough study of the Holy 'Quran'. Interestingly the holy book of the Muslims, never subscribed to the practice of 'Triple Talaq', wherein a husband, stating the word 'Talaq' (Divorce) thrice in one sitting, considered the wedlock to be over and irrevocable.
'Till Talaq Do Us Part', highlights the many ways, a 'Talaq' can be enforced lawfully. It also covers how 'Talaq' was/is practiced, to subject women to savagery and haplessness. The book is extremely lucid and will enlighten the reader of the various gaps and malpractices of the dreaded 'Talaq, Talaq, Talaq'! 📚
However said, what is lawfully accepted and annulled within that belief, is an understanding of the educated and of a matured/evolved society. The practice of 'Triple Talaq' was recently declared unconstitutional by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, after much examination and thorough study of the Holy 'Quran'. Interestingly the holy book of the Muslims, never subscribed to the practice of 'Triple Talaq', wherein a husband, stating the word 'Talaq' (Divorce) thrice in one sitting, considered the wedlock to be over and irrevocable.
'Till Talaq Do Us Part', highlights the many ways, a 'Talaq' can be enforced lawfully. It also covers how 'Talaq' was/is practiced, to subject women to savagery and haplessness. The book is extremely lucid and will enlighten the reader of the various gaps and malpractices of the dreaded 'Talaq, Talaq, Talaq'! 📚
March 27, 2021
Till Talaq Do Us Part: Understanding Talaq, Triple Talaq and KhulaBook by Ziya Us Salam
This is well written book on the issue of Talaq. Author provides us detail on talaq, Khula( woman's right to divorce in Islam) , Talaq view in different school of thoughts, Talaq in Sha and Sunni, During Mughal periods, Talaq in different places in Pakistan,Yeman,Kuwait,Malaysia arediscussed in book . Author also writes about Shah Bano and other cases in detail with supreme court statements on Talaq.
Divorce in Islam is complex with Three stages or 3 menstrual period of a woman. In this period couple are counselled by relatives and other for uniting together and last option given is Talaq or Divorce . Meanwhile practice of Triple Talaq is not welcomed in Islam, Process of triple talaq couple are divorced by uttering talaq three times (which even in form of Mail,whatsapp,letter etc are practiced ) in one sitting.
Author also gives in the conclusion that some Ulama's are not learning on details about Islam . They are the responsible person as they just read Quran only but don't understand the meaning of Quran and make verdict on divorce cases as per their thoughts.
May 26, 2018
its brilliant. gives you a reasonable understanding about the entire issue with a very receptive and explorative point of view much as you expect from a journalist, Ziya Us Salam provides you with thoroughly researched material. As a boy who grew up in a muslim family in delhi the heart of islamic culture in india, and as a law student i find the book brilliant in sense of purpose that it aims to serve.
December 8, 2023
Could’ve finished the entire argument under 50 pages.
To shift the blame on “patriarchy” but not the books from where it originates is shifting the goalpost.
With innumerable interpretations of countless books, to say the interpretations in this book and its references are the only right ones provides a basis for arguments.
Everyone giving triple talaq does it because he thinks it’s the right interpretation. Addressing that problem is of paramount importance.
To shift the blame on “patriarchy” but not the books from where it originates is shifting the goalpost.
With innumerable interpretations of countless books, to say the interpretations in this book and its references are the only right ones provides a basis for arguments.
Everyone giving triple talaq does it because he thinks it’s the right interpretation. Addressing that problem is of paramount importance.
March 26, 2021
There are few books out there that have covered the subject in this depth. Alacrity on the subject on an abstruse matter which has took toll on the lives of many women. Ignorance of many has created a disbalance in the lives of many families. This book is a must read, if theological text study and understanding is not your cup of tea, to understand this particular subject in its entirety.
October 15, 2021
Insightful.
November 21, 2023
Highly recommended to all the Muslim women out there. It gives one a brief knowledge about divorce in Islam and the myths about it.....surely a must read!!
May 28, 2024
Good book to understand the personal laws in Islam, particularly Talaq!
March 28, 2022
I’ve read this book for knowledge purposes
I found it quite helping
It tells you about all the history of talaqs in Quran
How many talaaqs are there
Why people start accepting this triple talaq as a valid option for divorce in Islam, why this kind of talaq was there in first place .. all these questions were answered in this book in very easily understandable manner.
so, I don’t think author was trying to favour the triple talaq or whatsoever
He tried to explain every thing about Talaq
And wanted to aware as many people as he can
I found it quite helping
It tells you about all the history of talaqs in Quran
How many talaaqs are there
Why people start accepting this triple talaq as a valid option for divorce in Islam, why this kind of talaq was there in first place .. all these questions were answered in this book in very easily understandable manner.
so, I don’t think author was trying to favour the triple talaq or whatsoever
He tried to explain every thing about Talaq
And wanted to aware as many people as he can
December 10, 2018
Interesting book. Easy and quick read. The book also gives at the end of the book sources that author used in writing the book.
March 3, 2019
It's a beautifully written book. A myth Busters, everyone should read this book
April 15, 2022
A must read for the ones hailing the government for a historical judgement.
Real life is different from the court verdicts and parliament's bills.
Real life is different from the court verdicts and parliament's bills.
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