Khula facts for kids
Khula is a special way for a wife to ask her husband for a divorce in Islam. It means she can end the marriage, and sometimes she might offer something to her husband in return.
According to Sharia, which is Islamic law, the husband cannot ask for more money or gifts than what he gave his wife when they first got married.
After a Khula divorce, the father is still responsible for making sure the children have a good education, enough food, and a safe place to live. Children usually live with their mother until they are 7 years old. After that, they can choose if they want to live with their mother or their father.
What is Khula?
Khula is a right given to women in Islam. It allows a wife to start the divorce process. This is different from a husband divorcing his wife. It gives women a way to end a marriage if they are not happy or if the marriage is not working.
Why is Khula Important?
Khula is important because it gives women a voice and a choice in their marriage. It helps make sure that women can also seek a divorce if they need to, not just men. This right helps balance things in a marriage under Islamic law.
Children and Khula
When parents get a Khula divorce, the children's well-being is very important.
- The father must still provide for their schooling.
- He also needs to make sure they have food.
- And he must ensure they have a place to live.
Children usually stay with their mother until they are seven years old. After that age, they can decide for themselves which parent they want to live with. This choice helps make sure children feel comfortable and safe after their parents divorce.
See also
In Spanish: Jula para niños
