What is the liability when the wives request a general divorce for a thousand without specifying division, and the husband divorces them?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)

Book 38 · Issue 8 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If the wives request, 'Divorce us for a thousand,' and the husband divorces them, the thousand is incumbent upon them jointly, apportioned according to their respective dowries, according to the soundest of the two views.

Supporting text

If the husband divorces only one wife in this scenario, she is liable only for her assigned share of the total sum.