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Does a divorce take effect upon the husband's saying: "I divorce you at the airplane's door," or "If I get you to your family, I will give it to you," or "We will go to the court and I will divorce you," in the event that the travel does not occur or reconciliation takes place thereafter?

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The phrases mentioned do not constitute an immediate or conditional divorce; rather, they are a promise of divorce, and a promise is not considered a divorce. A woman's request for divorce without a legitimate reason is unlawful (haram). However, we hope that she will not incur sin due to her unawareness of its unlawfulness. It is advisable to avoid quarrels and causes of discord.

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