Divorce In Violation Of Quranic Directives
The Quran is meant to be the final authority (Al-Meezan). In Ghamidi Sahab’s view, any fatwa or scholarly opinion must be measured against the clear words of the Quran. The problem arises when scholars give more weight to historical interpretations or local traditions than to the actual text of the Quran. If a scholar’s opinion contradicts the logic or the explicit command of the Quran, we are not bound to follow it. Our primary allegiance is to the Book of Allah, not to any individual’s interpretation of it. There is no such law in the Quran or the Sunnah that states a Nikah automatically breaks if a couple has no physical relation for a year. A Nikah only ends through a conscious, legal divorce (Talaq or Khula). Physical distance or lack of intimacy, while a serious issue in a marriage, does not “terminate” the contract automatically. The concept of “planned Halala” is considered a mockery of the Deen in the Ghamidi framework. The Quran mentions that if a couple divorces for the third time, they cannot remarry unless the woman happens to marry someone else, and that marriage naturally ends (through death or a genuine, unplanned divorce). Making “Halala” a pre-planned ceremony to “fix” a mistake is a grave sin and has no basis in the purity of Islamic law. When a mufti gives a fatwa specifically to please a person or to find a “loophole” for a fee, it is indeed a betrayal of their responsibility. However, the “sin” also lies with the person seeking the loophole. Islam is a religion of Taqwa (God-consciousness). If your heart knows that a fatwa is being used to bypass God’s actual command, that fatwa will not save you on the Day of Judgment. It is important to understand that most scholars don’t want to make religion hard. They simply have different perspectives: Some scholars are so afraid of people making mistakes that they “close the doors” by banning everything even remotely risky. They make the religion hard because they think they are protecting it. Others might be so focused on ease that they ignore the actual boundaries set by God. Balance is the key. The Deen is meant to be a path of Tazkiyah (purification). It should be easy enough to follow in daily life, but strict enough to maintain our moral integrity. The “interpreters” are human beings, and humans naturally have different levels of intellect and bias. Some are stuck in traditionalism, while others are trying to navigate the modern world. Ghamidi Sahab’s approach is refreshing to many because it returns to the “Fitrah” (human nature) and the Reason (Aql) that the Quran itself appeals to. The Deen is indeed simple: it is about recognizing your Creator and being a person of high moral character. Everything else is just details that shouldn’t be allowed to overshadow the core message. (Also if u have questions ask them speratly)