Abstract:
Divorce is the legal dissolution of marriage. The occurrence of divorce has been increased among
Muslims in Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to find out the divorce trend, causes of divorce,
and its impacts on divorced women and men among the Muslim community in Udunuwara
Divisional Secretariat region in Kandy, Sri Lanka. A mixed method research design approach was
used. Interview and observation were applied for collecting data. Finding of this study revealed
many important factors related to divorce. Within last ten year period, highest number of divorce
were registered as Faskh by women and Talak my men in this region. Such trend becomes a serious
social issue among them and negative impacts are severe than positive impacts among effected
women. Immediate actions are compulsory to address this social issue to reduce the divorce rate
and preserve the sanctity of the family institutions and society for next generation.
