Is the husband's saying, "I don't want you, go," followed by his saying over the phone, "Yes, that's what it is," when his wife asked him if this was a divorce, considered a divorce (talaq)? And is the word "Raddadtuk" (I have taken you back) over the phone sufficient to take the wife back?
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The husband's saying to his wife, "I don't want you; go," is a metaphorical divorce (kinayah), and its occurrence depends on the husband's intention. His answer, "Yes, it is so," to her question, "Should I consider this a divorce?" confirms his intention to divorce. His statement, "I have taken you back," is considered a valid return (raj'ah) if this was not the third divorce and the waiting period () has not expired. Otherwise, there is no return except with a new contract. The spouses are advised to avoid marital disputes and divorce pronouncements.
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