Back to search
The question

Does divorce occur if a husband tells his wife: "If you actually take it, consider yourself divorced, for you will not be good after this"?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

If the husband says to his wife: "Consider yourself divorced," then this is a metaphorical expression (kinayah) by which divorce does not occur except with intention, according to the more preponderant opinion. The spouses should avoid words that threaten the family structure. Furthermore, it is not permissible for the wife to dispose of her husband's money except with his permission, or with a legitimate justification, or if the money is a trust held by her.

Summary from Ftawy's records · added here

Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
195743
Added here
. This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
Text
Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy