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The Weight of Three Words

A Heart-Touching Islamic Story About Divorce, Halalah, and Forgiveness

By Anees KhanPublished 2 months ago 3 min read

Akram and Ayesha had been married for three years.

They loved each other deeply, but sometimes ego and anger would take over.

One unfortunate day, during a heated argument, Akram lost control.

In a moment of rage, he uttered the words that would change their lives forever:

> “I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you.”

Those three words were not just spoken in anger —

they became the boundary between love and separation.

As soon as he realized what he had done, regret filled his heart,

but it was too late.

According to Islamic law, when a man gives three divorces,

his wife becomes forbidden (Haram) for him.

No amount of tears or regret can undo that divine rule.

Ayesha’s parents supported her through the pain.

Time passed, and she accepted her fate with patience and faith in Allah.

Later, she married a kind and pious man named Hamza.

He treated her with respect and compassion,

but after some time, their marriage ended naturally — through divorce.

Now, according to Sharia, Ayesha was free —

and she could remarry her first husband if she wished.

When Akram heard this, he went to the mosque,

fell into prostration, and cried before Allah:

> “O Allah, I disobeyed You and ruined my life with three careless words.

If You give me another chance, I will cherish my wife and live by Your guidance.”

He then went to Ayesha’s house and said softly,

> “I am not the same man I once was.

If we marry again, it will be only for Allah’s pleasure — not out of regret.”

Ayesha replied,

> “I forgave you the day you divorced me.

If we start again, it will be with faith, patience, and understanding.”

So they remarried —

this time not out of emotion, but out of faith, love, and wisdom.

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🌿 Moral of the Story:

> Divorce is not a game — it’s a test of patience and responsibility.

In Islam, triple divorce (Talaq-e-Thalath) makes the woman unlawful for her husband.

The concept of Halalah exists not as a loophole,

but as a lesson — to remind people that anger can destroy what love builds.

Think before you speak, for one moment of rage can change a lifetime.

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💬 Comment Section – Reflect and Discuss:

> Do you think people today take divorce too lightly?

Do we truly understand the wisdom behind Halalah in Islam?

Share your thoughts below 👇

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Poetry Inspired by “The Weight of Three Words”



In anger he spoke, three words, too deep,

And shattered the vows they swore to keep.

The home of peace turned into flame,

Now every prayer whispered her name.

He wept in sajdah, night and day,

For mercy he begged, for a brighter way.

The heart he broke was still so pure,

Her faith in Allah made her endure.

Another man came, with gentle grace,

He healed her soul, her empty space.

But fate returned, through Allah’s hand,

To test two hearts, once filled with sand.

He said, “This time, for Allah’s sake,

I’ll build with love, not words that break.”

She smiled, “Then let our story be,

A tale of faith, not misery.”

Now under the sky, where minarets gleam,

They sit in peace, beside the stream.

Love reborn through pain and tears,

A lesson written for all the years.

“Three words broke their world —
but faith rebuilt it stronger.”
🌙 Forgiveness is the bridge between hearts and heaven.

((“Three words broke their world —--£

but faith rebuilt it stronger.”

🌙 Forgiveness is the bridge between hearts and heaven.))

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About the Creator

Anees Khan

I’m Anees Khan — a passionate storyteller who weaves tales of love, culture, and emotions. My stories reflect the heartbeat of traditions and the timeless power of human connection. Join me in a journey where every word tells a story, and

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