📘 What is Mubarat in Muslim Law?

• Mubarat (Arabic: “mutual release”) means both husband and wife agree they no longer wish to live together.
• Once both parties agree and the husband accepts the wife’s offer of separation, marriage ends immediately.
• It is irrevocable once pronounced and accepted.

🧾 Documents Required for Mubarat Divorce 1. Nikahnama (Marriage certificate) 2. ID Proofs of both spouses (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.) 3. Proof of Address 4. Mubarat Nama (Written agreement) 5. Photographs (passport-sized) 6. Affidavit declaring mutual consent 7. Settlement terms: • Custody of children (if any) • Maintenance/alimony (if applicable) • Return of dowry articles or settlement thereof

✍️ Sample Steps to Execute Mubarat (Mutual Divorce)

Step 1: Mutual Discussion • Both parties agree to dissolve the marriage peacefully and voluntarily.

Step 2: Draft a “Mubarat Nama” • A written document that includes: • Names and details of both spouses • Date of marriage and reason for divorce • Agreement to end marital ties • Terms of settlement (Mehr, custody, maintenance, etc.)

Step 3: Sign in Presence of Witnesses • Two adult Muslim witnesses (preferably male, or one male and two females)

Step 4: Optional: Notarize or Register • Though not required under personal law, it is advisable to notarize the Mubarat Nama or get it recorded in a court.

Or file a declaration/Mutual Consent Divorce under Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 in Family Court.