What is the ruling regarding the return of a wife who was divorced before consummation if it occurred without a contract, mahr (dower), witnesses, or a guardian, and does a subsequent divorce take effect in this situation?
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If you divorced your wife before consummation and valid seclusion, she has become irrevocably separated from you, and you cannot take her back except with a new contract. Marriage without a wali (guardian) is invalid according to the majority of scholars. Divorce in such a marriage is valid and counts towards the number of divorces. It is recommended to present the matter to the court.
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