What is the ruling on uttering a divorce by someone who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and says: "If I do such and such, my wife is divorced!" or "If the Imam says 'Sami' Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him),' my wife is divorced," or "If I do not utter a word of disbelief, my wife is divorced"?
None of what was mentioned results in a divorce or has any consequence. Therefore, one must turn away from these whispers (waswas) and not pay attention to them, and hasten to marry, while taking the means for treatment and relying on Allah and seeking His help. It is advisable to contact the psychological counseling department.
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