Does divorce occur if the husband says it jokingly without remembering his wife, and what is the ruling on cohabitation with him in this state, being ignorant of the divorce having occurred?
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The principle is that the certainty of marriage is not removed by doubt regarding divorce. Mere illusion in uttering the words of divorce has no effect and is not counted as a precautionary divorce. One should be wary of and treat whispers (of doubt) by turning away from them and seeking help from Allah.
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