Does saying, "You are divorced by three" constitute a triple divorce, or does it require expiation for an oath, and what is the ruling concerning the wife in this case?

If the husband pronounces the words: "You are divorced by three," the ruling oscillates between the occurrence of three divorces or one, due to the difference of opinion among jurists regarding cumulative divorces. Anger does not prevent the occurrence of divorce unless the husband is unaware of what he is saying. Expiation for an oath does not apply here unless the pronouncement of divorce was in the context of an oath. According to the majority of jurists, divorce occurs in this case, whereas Ibn Taymiyyah holds that if the husband did not intend divorce but rather a threat, then it does not occur and an expiation for an oath is due. It is preferable for the husband to consult a reputable fatwa authority. One must be cautious of anger and avoid making divorce a means of solving problems. Both spouses should know their rights and fulfill them for the stability of married life.