What is the ruling on a man taking back his wife whom he divorced while he was angry, and she was unaware of the divorce?
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The divorce of an angry person takes effect unless his anger reaches the point of losing consciousness, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There is no divorce nor manumission in a state of closure (loss of awareness)." If a husband divorces his wife once or twice and she has not yet completed her ' (waiting period), he may take her back verbally or by action. This does not require a new contract, or mahr (dowry), or the wife's consent, or the guardian's consent, or witnesses, although having witnesses is recommended.
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