What is the ruling regarding a man saying to his wife: "You are forbidden to me for six months"?
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The question contained two issues:
First: Uttering the word "" (forbidden) in reference to one's wife is considered zhihar, which necessitates the kaffarat al-zhihar (expiation for zhihar).
Second: Temporary zhihar is valid, and therefore it is forbidden to approach the wife during this period until the kaffarat al-zhihar is performed.
Caution must be exercised against uttering such words.
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