We provide essential Islamic services with compassion, discretion, and professionalism. Our services are rooted in Islamic principles and tailored to meet the needs of the Muslim community with sensitivity and respect.

Our Services Include:

• Nikah (Islamic Marriage Ceremony): We offer full support for conducting Nikah according to the Islamic tradition, including officiating the ceremony, preparation of Nikah certificates, and pre-marital counselling.
• Divorce Advice: Navigating divorce can be emotionally and spiritually challenging. We provide Islamic guidance and practical advice to help you understand your rights and responsibilities during this process.
• Khula‘ Process Support: For sisters seeking Khula‘ (a woman-initiated divorce), we offer clear, respectful assistance in understanding the process and pursuing it in accordance with Islamic jurisprudence.
• Confidential Help & Advice: Whether you’re facing marital difficulties or seeking clarity on Islamic rulings, our knowledgeable and trusted advisors are here to support you with private, faith-based consultations

If you’d like help with any of these services then please contact us. We have a dedicated mobile number for this service. The best way to contact us is by messaging us on WhatsApp. Please leave your name and the service you’d like and we will get in touch with you. Our number is 07913065615. 

Please note: If you are contacting us regarding divorce then you should note that advice given will be according to Islamic principles. If your aim is to resolve your issues then we are the right place for you and we will help you. But if your aim is to prolong a fight, make false accusations and use children as a means to punish your spouse then we are not the place for you and you should consider an alternative provider. 

The Process and Procedure for Khula‘

We are sorry you have come to the decision to apply for a khula‘. We know you couldn’t have come to this decision easily. Please carefullyread the procedures and then complete the application form. Once completed you can submit it online at info@ibnrushdcentre.org please be sure to put in ‘khula application’ on the re: bar. 

Before you apply to us for help please note that we will NOT take on your case if:

1. you are denying the father access to his children for no reason.
2. you wish you claim money off your husband unlawfully. 
3. you want a fast track service. We do not offer any fast track service. Our procedure is robust and our aim is not to rush in issuing certificates, but to carefully consider the both sides and what they have to say. We will be sympathetic, understanding and not take sides. Our aim is to help you through this process and reach an amicable conclusion.  

If you still want to go ahead with the khula‘ please contact us for a free 30 minute consultation. (The best way to contact us is by messaging us on WhatsApp. Please leave your name and the service you’d like and we will get in touch with you. Our number is 07913065615.) 

With your application we require copies of the following documents:

1. A copy of your marriage or nikah certificate. 
2. A signed and dated personal statement outlining the reasons for seeking a khula‘
3. Proof of address (such as a bank statement or utility bill) and identity.

The cost for this service is £400.00. There are no other additional charges or fees. Please make the payment once your application is approved.Important Information – Please Read Carefully Before Making Your Application

If your marriage was registered with the UK’s Registrar of Marriages or conducted abroad in accordance with the law of that country, you will be required to initiate Civil Divorce proceedings to obtain a Civil Divorce. This is a requirement under UK law to be legally recognised as divorced.

If you withhold or conceal any information regarding this case, or provide us with misleading information, the decisions taken by the Islamic Marriage Affairs Council will be null and void and any divorce certificate issued to you will no longer be valid.

The Khula‘ Process in a nutshell 

1. Application & Assessment
   • The wife submits an application form, detailing reasons and often including supporting documents: identity, marriage certificate, personal statement.
2. Initial Screening / Interview
3. A preliminary session to determine if we can take the case.
4. Council Registration
5. The case is logged, and a reference number assigned. The husband is informed via official letter, giving him the opportunity to respond.
6. Mediation & Negotiation

1. Qualified scholars will help with mediation and reconciliation.
2. Compensation terms (returning all or part of the mahr) are negotiated with the husband.
3. Decision or Ruling

1. If the husband consents, the council issues a Khula‘ certificate.
2. If he refuses the Council will proceed to a faskh (dissolution) — effectively a unilateral divorce after due process.
3. Waiting Period (Iddah)
4. After Khula‘, the wife observes an Islamic waiting period. Pregnant women must wait until childbirth.

Petitioner’s Submission

Please note that the Islamic Marriage Affairs Council may ask you to provide evidence to support your submission/statement. To assist with your application and ensure the process is as smooth and efficient as possible, we kindly recommend the following:

1. Be precise and brief.
2. Your statements must be in ENGLISH.
3. At the end of your statement;
   1. Print your name in full in BLOCK CAPTIAL LETTERS;
   2. Sign and Date.
4. Send the original signed copy of your statement with your completed application.
5. Keep a copy for your own records.

Note: A copy of your statement will usually be forwarded to your spouse. Please do not share any information you do not wish to disclose (e.g. your current address or location).

PROCEDURES – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING

1. The applicant must submit all the required information in full to the Islamic Marriage Affairs Council by completing an application form and providing us with copies of the required documents. 
2. All the completed forms and information received will be checked and processed confidentially at the office of the Council. If further information is required, the applicant will be contacted.

3. Once all the required documents and payment have been received, the applicant will be acknowledged with a reference number for the case and a receipt for the payment of the charges.

4. Once the case is open, the husband (respondent) will be issued with a notice and asked to either approve the applicant’s request for khula‘ or to share with the Council reasons for not doing so. He will have thirty days to do so, and the Council may grant an extension based on reasonable grounds.

5. Along with the first notice, a copy of the applicant’s statement is usually shared with the respondent, as they have the right to know the reasons for requesting khula‘. If the applicant does not wish to share the statement, they must notify the Council and provide a valid reason.
6. If he writes to the Council and opts to defend his case, asks for reconciliation, or wishes to discuss the case in more detail:
   1. The applicant will be invited to participate in a joint meeting with the applicant.
   2. The meeting is not necessarily for reconciliation, as reconciliation can take place only if both parties agree to it. The purpose of this meeting is to avoid a back and forth, and also to avoid delays in arriving at a conclusion and drawing to a closure.
   3. Failure or refusal to attend such a meeting, without a valid reason, will result in unnecessary delays and may result in the dismissal of the case.
   4. A meeting will NOT be called if a restraining order or any similar injunctions have been issued against one of the parties.
   5. The Council may, at the request of the respondent (husband), allow a reasonable period for genuine reconciliation efforts to be made by the husband through his own resources and family contacts.
   6. As per the rules of khula‘, the husband has the right to demand the repayment of the mahr (as specified on the nikah certificate) in exchange for divorce in normal circumstances.
   7. If the husband agrees to divorce the applicant with such conditions e.g. he demands some repayment of the mahr to approve the khula‘ or demands any jewelry given to the applicant at the time of the marriage to be returned, such an offer will be adjudicated by the Council and a decision will be made accordingly.
   8. We are happy to facilitate discussions regarding child custody, access to children and financial claims, but will require additional fee. If there is court orders or safeguarding issues then we cannot help in this matter.  
7. If the respondent does not reply to our first notice in time, then a second notice will be sent, giving them a repeated opportunity.

8. If we receive no reply to our second notice, a third and final notice will be sent to them. If the Council does not receive a reply to its third and final notice within thirty days, the case will likely be presented to the Board of Scholars at the Council at its first meeting after the expiry of the thirty days’ notice period to make a decision for the case. The Board of Scholars typically meet every three months.

10. If the Board unanimously decides to dissolve the Nikah, a certificate will be posted to the applicant, and usually the respondent as well.

11. Submitting this application form is not a guarantee that divorce will be granted. Every case will be dealt with independently, and the Council will always prioritise upholding the laws and guidance of the Shariah, even if it means the outcome may not always be in favour of the applicant.

12. The length of every case varies, depending on a number of factors, including the cooperation of the respondent.

13. If the applicant withholds or conceals any information regarding the case, or provides the Council with misleading information, the Islamic Divorce issued by the Council will become null and void.
14. Once an Islamic Divorce is granted, the Council has the authority to suspend the decision if the husband lodges an appeal within the Iddah period (approximately 3 months). This appeal must be supported by evidence that challenges the accuracy of the Council’s decision. The Council will conduct thorough investigations to ensure fairness. These investigations will be completed within a reasonable timeframe, and based on the findings, the decision for divorce will either be confirmed or withdrawn.

15. Case files will be securely retained by the Shariah Council for a period of six years from the date of application, after which they will be safely destroyed.

16. The Council will only contact the applicant on a need-to basis. Please note the Council does not provide updates except when necessary.

17. The Shariah Council reserves the right to terminate the application without a refund if any of the terms mentioned above are breached by the applicant. Furthermore, the Shariah Council may also close the case if applicants direct any sort of abuse or disrespect towards our staff.

Islamic Divorce Application Form For Women

1. LetterofAuthorisation&Acceptance

authorise the Islamic Marriage Affairs Council to investigate my case and to consider my application to obtain a khula‘ or terminate the marriage according to the Procedures of the Council, and agree to the conditions below:

1. I promise to accept the decision of the Council irrespective of my own personal interests.
2. If I withdraw my application before the Council’s decision, I understand that once the Council has initiated the proceedings, I will not be able to claim the refund of the fee paid.
3. I confirm that I have not applied to any other Shariah Council in the UK or abroad for my Islamic Divorce. Before I do so, I will inform the Council and withdraw this application.
4. I also solemnly swear that I am not violating any of the matrimonial laws of the Shariah.
5. I confirm that I have read the Procedures of the Shariah Council and I agree to them.
6. I understand and agree that the file for my case will be securely retained by the Shariah Council for a period of six years from the date of my application, after which it will be safely destroyed.
7. I understand that the Shariah Council must treat all its clients with respect. In return, the Shariah Council will not tolerate any abuse towards its staff. Any verbal abuse or threats will result in the termination of my case.

2. Personal Details

 About Yourself: 1.

 2.

3. 3. 

4. 4. 

5. 5. 

6. 6. 

7.   Marital Status First Marriage Second Marriage

 Third Marriage

8. Religious Status Muslim by birth Converted to Islam

 before marriage

Converted to Islam at the time of marriage

About Your Husband:

1. Full Name

8. Father’s Name

8. Date of Birth

8. Country of Birth

8. Nationality

8. Occupation

8.   Marital Status First Marriage Second Marriage

 Third Marriage

8. Religious Status Muslim by birth Converted to Islam

before marriage

 Converted to Islam at the time of marriage

8. Particulars of Marriage

1. 1. 

2. 2. 

3. 3. 

4.  

5.  

6.  

7. 7. 

8. 8.  

9.   Did you live together after the marriage? Yes No

10.   Was the Marriage consummated? Yes No

11. Date of separation

12. Was your husband providing you with maintenance before separation?	Yes	No
13. Are you receiving any maintenance from your husband after separation?	Yes	No

1. Particulars of Jewellery & Valuables

1. 1. 

  Yes No

2. If the answer to Question 1 is ‘Yes’, please give details below:

Name Of Item (Ring, Bracelet, Property etc.)	How Many?	Composition (Gold, silver, diamonds, etc.)	Estimated Value (£)

 1.2.

3.

4.

5.

1. Details of Children

1.   Do you have children from this marriage? Yes No

2.   If ‘Yes’, do the children live with you? Yes No

6. Particulars Regarding Civil Divorce

If your marriage was registered with the office of the Registrar of Marriages in the UK or was conducted outside the UK and in accordance with the law of that country, you will be asked by the Shariah Council to initiate Civil Divorce proceedings. This is a requirement of UK law to be recognised as legally divorced.

In both cases, the Shariah Council will usually NOT issue an Islamic Divorce until the Civil Divorce is pronounced.

1.   Do you require a Civil Divorce? Yes No

2.   Have you applied for a Civil Divorce? Yes No

3.   Has your spouse applied for a Civil Divorce? Yes No

4.   Have you already obtained a Civil Divorce? Yes No

4. If your answer to Question 4 is ‘Yes’ a.

 b.

 c.

  d. Who initiated the Divorce proceedings? Me My Spouse

5.   Yes No

5. Correspondence Information
6. Your Correspondence Details

Please write clearly in BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS.

5. Your Statement

As part of our proceedings, your statement will be shared with your husband along with the first notice. In certain extenuating circumstances, your statement may not be shared.

 If such circumstances are applicable in your case, then please tick this box:

TheCouncilwillcontactyoutodiscussthisfurther.

5. Your Husband’s Correspondence Details – Pleasedonotsendyourapplicationwithoutthesedetails.If this is not known, please insert the address of their nearest relatives living in the United Kingdom or abroad.