Does a divorce pronounced with the words "divorced, then divorced, then divorced" or "divorced, divorced, then divorced" take effect in a state of extreme anger, and can the wife be taken back after it?
If the anger is so severe that awareness of what is being said is lost, then divorce does not occur. However, if there is awareness, and the words "You are divorced, then you are divorced, then you are divorced" are uttered, then three divorces become binding, and the intention of a single divorce is not accepted; because the conjunctions prevent emphasis. If the words "You are divorced, you are divorced, then you are divorced" are uttered, the intention determines the number: if the first repetition was intended as emphasis, then two divorces become binding. If they were intended to initiate two divorces, then three become binding. When three divorces become binding, the wife becomes unlawful for him until she marries another man and he consummates the marriage with her, and then divorces her. In the case of two binding divorces, she can be taken back before the 'iddah (waiting period) expires, and it is preferable to refer to the Sharia court.
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