Are the pronounced divorce utterances made in a state of anger and impulsivity counted, given the absence of a legal marriage contract and the mere existence of a civil contract, and without consummation?
A valid Islamic marriage (nikah shar'i) requires certain conditions to be met. Merely signing papers is not sufficient for its validity, as it lacks the offer (ijab) and acceptance (qabul). Consequently, the woman is not considered a legal wife, and a divorce would not be valid. One must be cautious and avoid laxity and leniency in matters of marriage and divorce.
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