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Is the phrase "God's mercy" when returning a greeting considered an implied divorce, with that intention only while saying "God's mercy"?

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The husband's utterance of "wa rahmatullah" (and the mercy of Allah) does not constitute a divorce, even if he intended it; because the wording does not convey divorce, and it is neither explicit nor allusive.

One must beware of obsessive thoughts regarding divorce and other matters.

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