Is authorization for Khul' valid when the compensation amount is specified or when it is unspecified?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)
Primary text
Authorization is valid whether the compensation is specified or unspecified, because Khul' is a contract of exchange, analogous to sale and marriage in this regard. Specifying the compensation is recommended as it avoids ambiguity (gharar) and simplifies matters for the agent by negating the need for personal judgment.