Khulu’ – Islamic Sharia Council

Khulu’ is a wife-initiated release with a distinct religious basis and process.

Current ISCN Position

The wife is not required to detail complaints as a condition of requesting Khulu’.
The husband’s primary financial right is recovery of the Mahr originally paid.
Khulu’ is irrevocable and is not counted as one of the husband’s three Talaqs.
The waiting period is one menstrual cycle.

Process

Application and documents.
Administrative review and interview.
Notification to the husband.
Review by the Islamic Adjudication Council (Majlis al-Shura).
Issuance and post-Khulu’ guidance.

Published fee: the current starting total is £700, comprising a £500 starting fee and £200 casework credit. The initial review confirms whether Khulu’ is the appropriate route.

Protected opening application

This opening form does not accept identity documents or case evidence.

01 Your contact details

Full name Required

Email address Required

Telephone Required

Preferred contact method Required

Is it safe for ISCN to contact you using these details? Required

Existing ISCN reference Optional

02 Khulu’ opening details

Your role Required

Has Khulu’ been requested from the husband? Required

UK civil-divorce position Required

Briefly describe the current position and the assistance you are seeking. RequiredKeep this concise. Do not include identity numbers, detailed evidence, medical records or uploaded documents. The team will provide secure instructions after review.

03 Declaration

I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this opening form is not the place to send identity documents, detailed evidence or private case files. I have read the Privacy and Confidentiality Notice and consent to these details being used for this application. I would like to receive occasional ISCN educational updates. This is optional and is not required for the service.

Initial route reviewNo payment is requested in this opening application. Submission does not guarantee a particular route or outcome.