Does a triple divorce occur with the words "Divorced, divorced, divorced, you are forbidden to me and permissible to another" after a quarrel between the spouses, and what is the ruling on reconciliation in this case?
A man's utterance to his wife, "You are divorced, divorced, divorced," depends on his intention. If he intended one divorce, it counts as one, because repetition can be for emphasis. If he intended three, then three divorces occur. If he had no intention, then one divorce occurs. Some scholars accept his statement as a matter of religious belief, but not as a judicial ruling, while others (like Ibn Taymiyyah) hold that uttering three divorces in one session counts as a single divorce. The more prevalent opinion is the first one.
A man's utterance, "You are forbidden to me and permissible to others," is a strong indication of his intention for three divorces. Some scholars believe that the word "forbidden" implies an irrevocable divorce (bainunah), even if it comes after a single divorce. It is advisable to consult Sharia courts or trustworthy scholars for a full clarification of the intention.
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