Dubai Princess Divorce: Dubai princess Shaikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum has announced her divorce from her husband Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum via an Instagram post, just two months after the couple welcomed their first child.
Public Declaration of Divorce
In a post on July 16, the princess accused her husband of infidelity and declared their marriage over using the practice of “talaq-e-biddat,” a form of instant divorce in Islamic law where “talaq” is pronounced three times to immediately dissolve the marriage.
“Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife,” the post read.
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Reactions and Legal Context
The comments section of the post was filled with messages of concern and support from her followers. Observers noted that both Shaikha Mahra and Sheikh Mana had unfollowed each other on Instagram, and her account no longer featured any pictures of her husband.
Traditionally, only men could pronounce talaq in many interpretations of Islamic law, while women seeking a divorce had to go through a different process known as “khula.” In some jurisdictions, women can include a clause in their marriage contract granting them the right to pronounce talaq.
Background and Speculations
Shaikha Mahra married Sheikh Mana, an industrialist, in May 2023. The couple’s daughter was born in May 2024. In June, Shaikha Mahra posted a cryptic message on Instagram showing her cradling her baby with the caption, “Just the two of us,” hinting at potential issues in their marriage.
The public nature of the divorce announcement has drawn significant attention, highlighting the challenges and complexities of modern relationships within the framework of traditional practices. Further details from both parties are awaited as the situation unfolds.
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