The Grand Mufti of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ahmad Al-Hassanat, revealed that the divorce rates in Jordan have decreased since the beginning of this year compared to the first months of last year. Al-Hassanat attributed this decline to the conditions facing the Islamic nation, particularly regarding the events in Gaza, which have occupied the Jordanian society's attention through following the news and political affairs in the region.
During a television interview, Al-Hassanat speculated that couples have learned patience by witnessing the resilience of the people of Gaza—men, women, elders, and children—enduring death and destruction. He indicated that most divorce cases during Ramadan stem from family disagreements related to food and drink, such as the quality of the food provided or its saltiness, along with iftar invitations between the families of the spouses.
Regarding divorce that occurs in extreme anger, Al-Hassanat stated it does not take effect, returning to the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): "There is no divorce in a state of anger," meaning that if a person reaches a state of closure where they can no longer distinguish things, their divorce does not take effect. He noted that Jordan's family law aligns with this saying, considering the divorce of a person who is in shock or whose actions and words are impaired as invalid if they have exited their normal state.
He further explained that divorce cases should be evaluated by the Mufti, not personally. When someone approaches the Fatwa Department, they are asked several questions by the Muftis to ensure they understand their awareness and awareness level, the extent of their shock, and whether any impairment has dominated their condition. This is particularly relevant as many couples claim to experience extreme anger, yet upon discussion, it becomes evident that they have not reached a state of closure, hence the divorce may take place. The matter ultimately returns to the Mufti after hearing what occurred from the husband and examining the circumstances surrounding the statement made to his wife.
