Does a divorce that occurred in a state of extreme anger, and without prior intention, take effect, knowing that the husband does not remember the details of the situation due to the intensity of his anger, and does this fall under the حديث (hadith) "No divorce with إغلاق (ighlaq)"?
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If the husband's anger reaches the point of losing consciousness and awareness, and he utters a divorce, then it is not binding upon him. However, severely beating the wife is a grave mistake and an ill-treatment forbidden by . The husband must fear Allah and not return to such behavior. The wife, on her part, should avoid anything that provokes his anger, as recommended by the advice of the Companions and the Salaf.
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