What is the ruling of the Sharia regarding a wife who disclosed her household secrets to her family after her husband forbade her from doing so?
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If the wife reveals the secret upon which the husband made her unlawful for himself, then the husband’s intention must be considered:
- If he intended divorce: It counts as a divorce, and he may take her back before her waiting period () expires, unless this was the third divorce.
- If he intended zihar: It counts as zihar.
- If he intended ila': It counts as ila'.
- If he intended an oath or intended nothing: He must pay the expiation for an oath (kaffarat ).
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