Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that through arbitrators Allah Almighty unites a husband and wife, and through them He separates them.

Hazrat Sha’bi (may Allah have mercy on him) says that whatever decision two arbitrators make between husband and wife will be enforced. He says that whatever decision two arbitrators make between husband and wife will be enforced.

Hazrat Abu Salamah (may Allah have mercy on him) says that the arbitrators may, if they wish, unite both (parties), and if they wish, they may separate them.

Hazrat Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him), in the commentary of the verse {إنْ یُرِیدَا إصْلاَحًا یُوَفِّقَ اللَّہُ بَیْنَہُمَا } of the Holy Qur'an, says that it refers to two arbitrators.

Hazrat Hakam (may Allah have mercy on him) says that when there is a disagreement between two judges, their decision holds no validity; another arbitrator should be appointed. And if they agree, then their decision will be enforced.

Hazrat Tawus (may Allah have mercy on him) says that when two judges make a decision, accept their decision and do not follow anyone else, even if the decision is made against you.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both), in the explanation of the verse of the Holy Qur'an {إنْ یُرِیدَا إصْلاَحًا یُوَفِّقَ اللَّہُ بَیْنَہُمَا }, says that it refers to two arbitrators.