Question 1637) - A man divorces his freewoman wife thrice, whether according to Sunnah or Bid'ah. Can he remarry her?

A: Three divorces for a freewoman or two for a slave-girl is called Mughallazh Divorce. The husband who divorced her may not remarry her until she marries another man in a proper marriage after her 'Iddah. The second husband must have sex with her; and then divorce her or die. After this "Iddah she may remarry the first husband.

~ al-Quduri ~