Ways of Return to Marriage
Question :

Can you give me examples of ways to return to the marriage ties after divorce has taken place and during the waiting period?

Answer :

This can be done by any expressions by which this is intended, such as saying: “You are my wife” or similar wordings. It can also be done by any action by which the man expresses his intent to return the marriage ties, like kissing her or placing his hand on her body or further acts of lust.

Divorce in Temporary Marriage
Question :

Can there be a divorce in temporary marriage?

Answer :

There is no divorce in temporary marriage. The husband can waive the remaining period of the contract. If he did, then she is no longer his wife.

Return to the Marriage
Question :

If during iddah, both the husband and wife start talking to each other, will this be considered as a return to the marriage bond?

Answer :

There should be an expression of return, like actions or words, which indicates returning from the divorce to the relationship of marriage.

Return to the Marriage Bond
Question :

A man divorced his wife and wanted to get back together; does he require another marriage contract?

Answer :

If he wanted to get back to his marriage with her before the end of the waiting period, then there is no need for a second marriage contract. If this was after the end of the waiting period, then the marriage contract is necessary.

Talking Over the Phone During Iddah
Question :

If during iddah both husband and wife start talking to each other over the phone; will it count as “ruju” and has the marriage been reinstated?

Answer :

The telephone conversation is not considered as a return unless their conversation included statements that refer to the resumption of the marriage; if it did, the wife has returned to the ties of marriage.