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[quote]Not that i am learned or anything of that sort, will try to offer my understanding anyway.

It must be first appreciated that three divorces in one go is a practice akin to "playing with the Aayats of Allah and His Kitaab", borrowing from a saying ascribed to the Prophet(sws). It should be made clear that this is an aberration or a deviation from accepted behavior. A state can legislate to keep people from making a mockery of such an important matter.

It appears that the four Imams considered three divorces in one go valid. A good number of classical scholars can also be cited to support this view such as Abu Bakr Jassas and narratives of the Prophet(sws) and verdicts of his companions in this regard are aplenty to support this view. However some information can be gleaned which presents a different picture.

Ibn Taymiyyah firmly held the opinion that the three sentences of divorce spoken at the same time should be regarded as one revocable divorce. In doing so he pitched hmself against the earlier jurists and the theologians and government of his time. It is said that a royal edict was issued from Cairo in 718AH/1318AD forbidding him from giving legal opinions in such cases.

To me Javed sahib's reasoning in this regard seems quite plausible. If one were to accept a verdict simply by virtue of the names and stature of the people supporting it then the traditionalist view will weigh heavily against its opponents. But then in the world of scholarship, what matters is the reasoning and arguments behind a view and not the number or stature of people who support it.

If you can, download Moiz sahib's book "Kitaab Attalaq"

It can be accessed at: http://www.urdu.understanding-islam.com/related/bookdetails.asp?bookid=4

He has dealt well with the issue of three divorces.

Have a look at the following link as well:
http://www.renaissance.com.pk/jaed95.html

For the traditional view, go to:
http://www.jamiat.org.za/ttalaaqs.html

I hope this can be of help.[/quote]

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