Abstract

Divorce is permitted in Islam as a last resort if it is not possible to continue a marriage. Certain steps need to be taken to ensure that all options have been exhausted and both parties are treated with respect and justice. In Islam it is believed that the marriage should be filled with mercy, compassion and tranquillity. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, where these objectives cannot be achieved and respected, that can lead to the ground for the dissolution of the marriage. It is against this background that the task of this paper is to discuss some of the method for dissolution of marriage under Islamic law includes li’an (double testimony), zihar (Injurious assimilation) and the (vow of abstinence). A doctrinal method was adapted. After appraising some of these means, it was found that Islam recognises the right of both the husband and wife to end their marital relationship when the objective of the marriage cannot be achieved and finally  recommends that in dissolving the marriage contract, both parts shall uphold the values of justice and kindness.