What is the ruling on moving the tongue while opening and closing the mouth without an audible sound being emitted when uttering a divorce?
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Divorce does not occur through inner thoughts without uttering its explicit or implicit wording with the intention. The utterance of divorce requires moving the tongue and lips for it to take effect. Therefore, what has been mentioned does not constitute a divorce. One must avoid delving into such matters and beware of obsessive doubts.
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