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What is the ruling on a person saying, "My wife will be divorced," when uttering a clear divorce pronouncement, out of fear of divorce occurring?

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This statement does not result in divorce or anything else. It appears that the questioner is suffering from obsessive doubts (waswasah), and he should ignore them, for indulging in them leads to great evil. He should seek Allah's help and occupy his time with what benefits him in his religious and worldly affairs. He is advised to consult the psychological counseling section of the website.

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