Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, asked Ibn Shihab: From when should the one-year respite be given? From the day of seclusion? Or from the day the case is presented before the judge? He said: The invitation will be given from the day the case is presented.
Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said: The person who has already had intercourse with his wife, and then for some reason becomes incapable, there is no need to give him respite, nor will there be separation.
Hadith Referenceموطا امام مالك رواية يحييٰ / كتاب الطلاق / 1214