What is the ruling regarding a husband divorcing his wife with a triple pronouncement while in a state of extreme anger, and his claim that he did not intend the divorce, knowing that the third pronouncement occurred during her menstrual period, and is it possible to reconcile in this situation?
The majority of jurists hold that divorce during menstruation is valid, though sinful, while some do not consider it valid. The prevalent opinion (muftā bih) is that of the majority. Anger does not prevent the occurrence of divorce if the person uttering it is aware of what he is saying. If the husband pronounces divorce intentionally, his divorce is valid, and his claim of not intending it is disregarded. It is preferable to refer such contentious matters to the Shariah court for resolution, as a judge's ruling settles disputes. One must be cautious about being lenient in uttering divorce. It is not permissible for a woman to ask her husband for divorce without a legitimate reason.
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