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What is the ruling on using divorce euphemisms, intentionally or unintentionally, while angry, such as: "Everything is destiny and fate," "Go to your family's house," and "If you marry someone else, tell him you want a house for yourself"? And does divorce occur if the husband says to his wife: "As you wish," in response to her request for divorce? And what is the ruling on doubting the intention of divorce when uttering these words due to obsessive thoughts?

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Divorce does not occur through ambiguous phrases without intention, and doubt about the intention of divorce is not considered, because the original state is the continuation of the marriage. Al-Majd Ibn Taymiyyah said: "If one doubts about divorce or its condition, it is built upon the certainty of marriage." Therefore, turn away from these whispers and do not give in to them.

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