Does a divorce take place if a man says to his wife, "She no longer has a place in this house," while the words "I divorce her" are repeated in his chest without being uttered?
Divorce only occurs with an explicit pronouncement, such as a man saying to his wife: "You are divorced." It is sufficient for the man to hear himself, and it is not a condition for others to hear it. As for other phrases that may imply divorce, such as "Pack your bags to leave" or "She no longer has a place in this house," divorce does not occur with these unless there is an intention. If you intended divorce with these phrases, then it has occurred, and you may take her back during her waiting period ('), unless this is the third divorce. If you did not intend divorce, then there is nothing upon you and the woman is still your wife. Spouses are advised to treat each other kindly, fear Allah, avoid causes of dispute, and beware of Satan who strives to separate a man from his wife.
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