What is the type of divorce called when it is given through hints or indirect words?

Explanation

In Islamic jurisprudence, Talaq (divorce) is categorized based on the clarity of the words used. Talaq-e-Kinaya refers to divorce pronounced through ambiguous, indirect, or metaphorical expressions that hint at separation but do not explicitly state it. Unlike Talaq-e-Sareeh (explicit divorce), Kinaya requires the husband's intention (niyyah) to be valid, and the wife must ascertain the husband's intent. If intention is established, it results in a single revocable divorce (Talaq-e-Raj'i).

Good to know

Talaq in Islam is broadly divided into Talaq-e-Sareeh (explicit words like "I divorce you") and Talaq-e-Kinaya (indirect or metaphorical expressions such as "go to your parents" or "you are free"). Talaq-e-Kinaya is further classified under the Hanafi school, where the ruling depends on the husband's intention. Other types of Talaq include Talaq-e-Raj'i (revocable), Talaq-e-Ba'in (irrevocable), and Talaq-e-Tafweez (delegated right of divorce to the wife).

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