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Does a divorce issued in the form: "I swear by triple divorce that if I do not bring my wife at the specified time, even if you hold a wedding party, I will divorce her" take effect?

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You must refrain from uttering divorce and swearing by it. Obedience to parents is obligatory in matters that benefit them and do not harm you. However, if parents request something that involves harm or is forbidden, then their obedience is not obligatory. Your statement, "I swear by triple divorce that if I do not bring my wife at the appointed time, or if you hold a wedding party, I will divorce her," is considered an oath of divorce. The preponderant opinion is that it depends on the intention of the swearer: if you intended to effect a divorce, it occurs; but if you intended to urge or prevent, then you must pay an expiation for breaking an oath (kaffarat yameen). It appears that you did not intend divorce, so if you break your oath, you must pay an expiation for breaking an oath, and no divorce occurs.

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