khula
/ˈxoʊlə/Definitions
1. noun
A type of Islamic divorce, where a couple can divorce without any restrictions.
“After years of marriage, they decided to go for a khula.”
2. noun
A type of loan in Pakistan, where the borrower gets the loan amount without any interest, but the lender has the right to seize the borrower’s property if the loan is not repaid.
“The couple took out a khula loan to buy a house.”
3. verb
To dissolve or cancel a marriage contract.
“The court granted the woman’s request to khula her husband.”