Although it is not encouraged, most Muslims agree that divorce is permitted if a marriage has broken down, and generally Muslims are permitted to re-marry if they so wish. Shiah Muslims require two witnesses, followed by a waiting period before a marriage can end. If a woman initiates a divorce it is called khula.

How is divorce done in Islam?

In Islam, the husband pronounces the phrase “I divorce you” (in Arabic, talaq) to his wife. A man may divorce his wife three times, taking her back after the first two (reconciling). After the third talaq they cant get back together until she marries someone else.

What are the worst sins in the Quran?

Ithm is also associated with what is considered the worst sin of all, shirk. Shirk signifies the accepting of a presence of other divinities at the side of God. The Quran states that: He who associates with God has surely forged a great sin (ithm).