What are the types of divorce and how does a divorce become effective?

1. Divorce (Talaq) is the termination of the marriage contract by the husband. 2. It becomes effective whether the husband says it seriously or in a state of anger or even jokingly. 3. There are three main states/types: (a) Talaq-e-Raj'i (Revocable): If the husband gives one or two divorces in clear words (Sareeh), he has the right to take his wife back within the Iddah period without a new Nikah. (b) Talaq-e-Ba'in (Irrevocable): If he uses metaphorical words (Kinayah) or gives a divorce in exchange for money (Khula), the marriage breaks immediately. They can only reunite with a new Nikah. (c) Talaq-e-Mughallazah (Permanently Irrevocable): If a husband gives three divorces, the marriage is terminated completely. They cannot remarry unless Halalah occurs.