Is it permissible for a man who has divorced his wife by khula’ to go back to her during the ‘iddah?

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Question 14024

Is it permissible for a man who has divorced his wife by khula’ to go back to her during the ‘iddah?

Answer

Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah:

Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: 

There is unanimous agreement that the man who has divorced his wife by khula’ may take her back during the ‘iddah. 

Reference

Khul' (divorce initiated by the woman)
Waiting Period of Widow or Divorcee

Source: 

Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 1/277

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