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If a husband tells his wife, "Consider yourself divorced," after informing her about taking from his money, is this considered a promise of divorce or a contingent divorce, and what are the implications if she takes from his money?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The phrasing mentioned can mean either a promise of divorce or making it conditional on taking money, and this depends on the husband's intention. If it was a promise, then no divorce occurs, and he is not obliged to fulfill his promise. However, if it was a condition, then divorce occurs as soon as the wife takes anything from his money, whether the husband intended divorce or merely a threat. The husband's statement is what is considered in determining his intention and purpose.

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