What is the ruling on divorce by indirect expression with the intention of threatening?
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The questioner : It depends on the intention. If his intention is to divorce her by indirect expression or by a brief statement, it becomes effective.
Another questioner : If his intention is merely to threaten or warn her, he must pay the expiation for an oath.
The Shaykh : In that case, no expiation for an oath is required of him. May Allah bless you.
Another questioner : If his intention is merely to threaten or warn her, he must pay the expiation for an oath.
The Shaykh : In that case, no expiation for an oath is required of him. May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 18 - 18 - دروس وفتاوى المسجد الحرام للعام 1407 هـ - الدرس الثامن عشر - الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين — youtube.com (35:36)
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