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December 2023

Divorce, the termination of the marital bond between spouses, is a complex and often emotionally charged issue, affecting not only the couple involved but also their children. In this article, we will delve into the concept of divorce in Islam and its legal aspects in Egypt, exploring its definitions, types, effects, and the individuals authorized to issue it. We will also examine the importance of divorce documentation, agency and delegation in divorce, and some unique scenarios that pertain to divorce in Islamic jurisprudence. Divorce, in the realm of Islamic jurisprudence and Egyptian law, is defined as the dissolution of a valid