Chapter on Revocation (rajʿah)

If a man divorces his wife with whom he has consummated the marriage—or with whom he has at least been alone—without taking any compensation from her, and with fewer pronouncements than he still possesses, he may revoke the divorce during her ʿiddah (waiting period), even if she objects. He does so by saying, “I have taken my wife back,” or similar wording, but not by words such as, “I have married her,” or the like.

It is recommended that he call witnesses. She remains his wife in every respect, enjoying and shouldering all the rulings that apply to spouses—except that she is no longer entitled to her share of overnight turns. Revocation is also effected simply by having intercourse with her.

A revocation that is suspended upon a condition is not valid. Thus, when she becomes pure after her third menstrual cycle and has not