What should I do about my husband's repeated allusive ( كنائية ) words regarding divorce and my resulting obsessive thoughts about it, and should I continue asking him about his intention despite being sure that he denies divorce and is angry at my repeated questioning?
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It is not obligatory to ask the husband about every word that could potentially imply divorce, due to the embarrassment involved and because it is considered an act of excessive piousness that is prohibited. The matter rests with the husband, as he is more aware of his intention and is to be believed in that regard. One should turn away from whispers () and seek refuge in Allah from Satan, and avoid harming and harassing the husband.
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