Explanation of the author's statement: Every time I do not divorce you, you are divorced
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: He seeks an explanation of the author's statement, "Every time I do not divorce you, you are divorced."
Answer:
It is clear: every time he did not divorce you, you are divorced. So, every period that passes without him divorcing her results in a divorce. Count the pillars: three. If they reach three, she is completely separated and it is over. The word "whenever" (kullama) indicates repetition, just as when Zakariyya entered the chamber, it meant every time. So, it is not just the first time; rather, this was repeated. Therefore, "whenever" indicates repetition.[Ali 'Imran 3:37]
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: He seeks an explanation of the author's statement, "Every time I do not divorce you, you are divorced."
Answer:
It is clear: every time he did not divorce you, you are divorced. So, every period that passes without him divorcing her results in a divorce. Count the pillars: three. If they reach three, she is completely separated and it is over. The word "whenever" (kullama) indicates repetition, just as when Zakariyya entered the chamber, it meant every time. So, it is not just the first time; rather, this was repeated. Therefore, "whenever" indicates repetition.
Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision.
كُلَّمَا دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا زَكَرِيَّا الْمِحْرَابَ وَجَدَ عِندَهَا رِزْقًا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/119 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (34:44)
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