Is it permissible, in Islamic law, for a woman to divorce herself if her husband tells her, "The matter is in your hands," after he departs for jihad, and is she sinful for seeking divorce, knowing that there were security reasons that compelled her to do so? What is the Islamic legal ruling on a khul‘ lawsuit in court, in cooperation with the husband’s family, after a general power of attorney for divorce became unfeasible, and is this considered a divorce or a khul‘ in terms of rights? And is it permissible to formally request khul‘ from the court when the reality of the matter is divorce?

The husband's statement, "The matter is in your hands," after his wife inquired about the reason for not divorcing her, is considered an authorization for her to divorce herself. The majority of jurists hold that this authorization is limited to the session (majlis); if the wife does not divorce herself before the conversation ends, she loses that right. The Hanbalis, however, do not restrict it to the session; she can divorce herself as long as the husband does not revoke his authorization. Accordingly, the wife has the right to divorce herself, and she is entitled to her full dowry and all the rights of a divorced woman. As for the divorce procedures in courts, they are subject to the laws of the country, and it is recommended to officially document the divorce to avoid corruption and loss of rights.