Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 35
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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Arbitration Decision Between Spouses:
And if the relationship between husband and wife is not improving and each of them is blaming the other, then before divorce, both parties should appoint arbitrators from their respective families who, after understanding the entire situation, should sincerely try to bring about reconciliation. These arbitrators can be one person from each side, or two from each, or even three from each. Whatever arrangement is mutually agreed upon by both husband and wife can be adopted.
[62] Here, "both" can refer to the husband and wife, or to the arbitrators from both sides. That is, if their intention is good, Allah Almighty will surely create a way for reconciliation between the spouses. Here, the question arises that if the arbitrators succeed in bringing about a compromise, then that is the desired outcome. But if they reach the conclusion that there is no solution except separation, do they also have the authority (i.e., to have the man pronounce divorce or to grant khula) or not? According to most scholars, this arbitration bench does have this authority because it is also a kind of court. And some scholars say that such authority belongs only to the court, and this bench can present its recommendations before the court. The court itself can exercise this authority, or it can delegate this authority to the arbitration bench, or, if it wishes, it can appoint a separate bench from its side and grant it this authority. As is the case nowadays, such powers have been delegated to Union Councils in our country.
