What is the ruling regarding a wife who left the marital home and took her belongings without her husband's permission, and is the husband's sending of a message to her brother informing him that he will send them the divorce paper – knowing that he has not uttered the divorce – considered a divorce, especially given his desire for the divorce not to occur?

Merely stating that a divorce paper will be sent does not constitute a divorce; a promise to do so is not binding, and the marital bond remains intact. A wife's departure from the home without permission or justification is considered nushuz (disobedience), and the remedy for nushuz is outlined in relevant fatwas. It is advisable to avoid causes of discord and to address problems with wisdom.