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Does divorce take effect upon uttering the phrase "Divorce be upon me" without the intention of pronouncing it, but rather out of astonishment at the frequent use of this expression?

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Uttering the divorce pronouncement, if it is not intended as an initiation [of divorce], but rather as a recounting of someone else's statement or similar, then divorce does not take effect thereby. It is advised to turn away from whisperings (waswas) and seek Allah's help through abundant supplication.

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